When planning a luxury wedding, there are countless ways to give back to the people you love—your guests and wedding party. From offering welcome drinks and providing non-alcoholic beverages to planning for outdoor heatwaves, there are many thoughtful touches you and your partner can incorporate.

One way we encourage our couples to give back is by providing an amenity basket filled with possible forgotten essentials, perfect for a destination wedding and a great gesture for a home wedding. Think of this as a small way to thank your wedding party and guests.

After all, a wedding is more than just a celebration of love; it’s a place to show gratitude, compassion, and thankfulness to those who have supported you along your journey.

In today’s blog, we’ll break down the five tips to keep in mind when crafting an amenity basket and help you decide what to include.

Getting Started with Your Wedding Amenity Basket

If we’ve sold you on the idea of creating an amenity basket for your wedding, the first questions you’re probably asking are: Where should this basket go? and What exactly should I include in it?

Below, we have compiled our top tips and tricks so you are ready when your wedding day comes around.

Where to Place Your Amenity Basket

Bathrooms are truly the ideal location, though you have some flexibility in which bathroom you put them in.

The perfect spots are:

In the bathroom of your getting-ready area before the ceremony. This means easy access for your wedding party, so everyone is prepped and ready to take the celebration by storm.
In any bathrooms at your reception, so guests can help themselves as needed.

If you’re planning a destination wedding, consider including amenity baskets in your guests’ hotel rooms or villas. That way, they have everything they need before the festivities begin and can feel fully prepared.

What to Include in Your Amenity Basket

Here’s what we recommend: pack personal care items like a lip balm stick, a travel-size sanitizer, a travel-size lotion, and face wipes for wiping away tears or fixing smudged makeup. Include emergency kit essentials such as aspirin or other pain relievers, stain remover, a sewing kit, band-aids, and a phone charger. For an extra thoughtful touch, consider adding optional treats like small snacks, chocolates, or bottled water.

The options are endless and really depend on what you think your guests might need. For destination weddings, consider what guests might appreciate after a long flight or upon arrival at their hotel. You can even create a basket for departure gifts, including artisanal items or small keepsakes from the country as a thoughtful send-off.

Tailoring Baskets to Your Wedding Style

Truly one of the best places to get creative is by connecting these baskets to the style of your wedding. If you choose to go this route, we recommend thinking about what you love most about your wedding theme and finding those cozy moments to bring into your basket.

If you have a mocha-themed wedding, this is the perfect place to include a mocha-infused chocolate. Likewise, if you’re planning a floral, colourful wedding, consider choosing Kleenex tissues with a floral print on the outside. The sky’s the limit when it comes to keeping things cohesive.

Claudia and Co. Wedding Tip

One of the most underrated luxury wedding tips is this realization: a luxury wedding is all in the details. People often ask us what really makes a wedding “luxury” compared to something simpler, and for us, one of the core principles is tailoring every detail to your love story and your wedding style. Where others might choose something standard, we encourage you to infuse personalization and thoughtfulness. That’s what transforms a moment into true luxury.

Presentation Tips For Your Amenity Basket

Tip 1: Consider Your Container
Maybe one of the most important questions you can ask yourself is: What are you planning on putting your things in? There are quite a few options, but choosing from them can sometimes be a hassle. You can select a basket, box, or decorative bag. Key considerations include functionality and accessibility. We recommend going for a wicker basket, as it is easiest to carry around and keeps everything easy to see, so there’s no digging around for something when you’re in a panic and need it ASAP.

Tip 2: Styling
This is another place for you to decide how to tie your wedding theme into your basket. Consider colours first; keeping with your colour palette is a must, as it elevates your space. This is why we recommend that clients have a colour palette with at least 2 primary colours and 3 complementary colours. That way, there is enough variation to avoid overwhelming your space with one colour while still keeping everything cohesive.

Tip 3: Add Texture and Details
Next, you can also play with textures and ribbons that match your wedding palette. Imagine your wedding party opening the bathroom door and being met with the cutest basket for any of their needs—a truly memorable moment. This is the final place where you can choose to decorate your basket, which means adding a ribbon, sparkles, flowers, or whatever makes you feel like it embodies your wedding theme and adds a luxurious look to your space.

Timing & Logistics

The last tip we want to leave you with is how to plan ahead to make sure that your addition of a wedding amenity basket won’t cause you more stress leading up to your wedding day, but instead give you peace of mind.

Everything that goes inside, aside from potentially perishable items, should be purchased months before the wedding. That way, you avoid the stress of searching for the perfect basket in the final weeks. Likewise, a wedding planner can help with sourcing and setting up your amenity basket on the day of. That’s the beauty of having a planner who can take on the details while you enjoy your day.

Either way, make sure that everything is purchased and ready to go a couple of months ahead. Then all you need to do is bring it with you first thing as you head to your getting-ready spot, and you’re golden. Never underestimate the impact a small moment can have at your wedding. These are the thoughtful touches that will truly bring smiles to your guests’ faces.