The first hello
A welcome party guests remember before the vows.
The welcome party is where far-flung friends and family meet for the first time. A live tote or tee station gives them something to do, something to talk about, and a bag they'll carry all weekend.
Why the welcome party is the best spot
Out-of-town guests arrive a little unsure of the weekend's rhythm. A printing station near the bar solves the awkward first hour: there's a friendly line, a design to pick, and a reveal that gets people talking across family lines. By the time the tote is pressed, strangers are comparing which color they chose.
Practically, a welcome-party tote earns its keep. Guests reuse it as a beach bag, a pool bag, or the thing that carries their reception shoes. Unlike a favor that gets left in the hotel, a good tote goes home in the suitcase and keeps your monogram in rotation.
What we typically print
- Cotton canvas totes with your monogram, wedding date, or an illustrated map of the venue city.
- Soft Bella+Canvas tees for a more casual, resort-style welcome.
- A second small option — like a "just married" luggage tag sticker via UV DTF — for the welcome bag.
How it runs
We set up before guests arrive, keep a tidy two-option menu so the line moves, and press each piece while people watch. For a welcome party of 80 to 120 guests, a single station over two to three hours comfortably sends everyone home with a keepsake. Give us your headcount and arrival window and we'll size the crew so nobody waits long.
Welcome party questions
How many guests can a welcome-party station handle?
A single station comfortably serves 80 to 120 guests over a two-to-three-hour window. For larger welcome parties or a tighter timeline, we add a second operator or station so the line stays short. Share your headcount and we'll size it precisely.
Can guests design their own tote?
Yes — within a curated menu. We set two or three on-brand design options (say, a monogram and an illustrated venue graphic) plus a personalization touch like initials or the date. That keeps things fast and cohesive while still letting guests feel it's theirs.
Start the conversation
Kick the weekend off right.
Send your welcome-party date, venue, and rough headcount and we'll plan a station that greets every guest.
- Totes or tees your guests reuse
- A friendly line that breaks the ice
- Sized to your arrival window
- Pairs with a next-day favor bar