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8 Surprises to Leave on Guests’ Beds

Little tokens of appreciation that are thoughtful, whimsical and just plain smart.

1. A personalized, heartfelt, handwritten note thanking them for making the trip. Doesn’t cost much, but it’ll generate a ton of good will.

2. A voucher for a free in-room movie. Pair it with a bag of candy or gourmet popcorn for the ultimate viewing experience.

3. A mini flashlight for impromptu midnight swims and moonlit excursions to the beach.

4. A CD of your favorite sleepy-time tunes. Throw in a few bags of herbal tea, and they’ll be in dreamland before their heads hit the pillow.

5. A pair of cozy cashmere socks to snuggle in.

6. A split of champagne. Nothing can get a party — or a vacation — started like bubbly.

7. A mini Scrabble game with a little note that says, “Open in case of rain.”

8. Packets of Alka-Seltzer and aspirin for toomuchfunitis. They’ll love you forever.

From Martha Stewart Weddings, Special Issue 2009

Written by theBrideScoop Editor

Claudia Antony Zompa is Editor-in-Chief of theBrideScoop. All the articles written by me are my own opinions and may or may not reflect the opinions of the other writers at theBrideScoop.

Claudia has been planning events, weddings and far flung vacations around the globe for her friends, family and colleagues since she was in college. In addition to being Editor-in-Chief of theBrideScoop, Claudia is owner of Chicago-based event planning company AS YOU WISH focused on creating magnificant weddings, fabulous social events and outstanding galas and fundraisers.

Claudia has a bachelor degree in business administration from Loyola University Chicago and an MBA from The University of Chicago. She is a member of the International Special Events Society (ISES) and the Association of Bridal Consultants (ABC). She is a Founding Board Member of Wish Upon A Wedding – Chicago Chapter and a Founding Member of the Wedding Industry Professionals Association.

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