If you're an event planner who offers welcome gifting services, you’ve probably asked yourself: Should I outsource this or keep it in-house?

Whether you’re prepping for a luxury wedding weekend or managing a high-end corporate retreat, welcome gifts are a meaningful touchpoint...but they can also become a major time suck.

Welcome Gifts Are More Than a Nice Gesture

Guests traveling from out of town (especially those flying in or driving 2+ hours) appreciate a warm welcome-especially when it’s thoughtful, useful, and beautifully presented. Whether your clients are booking hotels, Airbnbs, or B&Bs, these gifts help set the tone for the entire event experience.

From a planner’s perspective, however, it’s important to treat welcome gifting as a deliverable-not a free favor.

The Hidden Time Cost of DIY Welcome Gifts

Many planners take on this task themselves, DIY-ing bags or boxes in the weeks leading up to the event. This often means:

• Dedicating team hours to assembly

• Ordering products from multiple vendors

• Managing deliveries and quality control

• Taking up office/storage space

• Dealing with last-minute logistical hiccups

Have you ever calculated how much time you actually spend on these steps? Now multiply that by 20, 50, or 100 gifts-it's significant.

And let’s be honest: that time could be better spent managing your clients, planning logistics, or even taking a breather before the big weekend.

Outsourcing Welcome Gifting = Working Smarter

At Lavender + Pine, our welcome gift services are designed specifically to support planners like you. We streamline the process so you can offer an elevated guest experience-without eating into your time, energy, or margins.

Two Ways to Work With Us

1. Pre-Curated Welcome Gifts
Perfect for planners who need to check “welcome gifts” off their list-fast. Choose from modern, classic, and New England-inspired designs. Order as many as you need in just a few clicks.

2. Custom Welcome Gifts
For those wanting a one-of-a-kind experience. From sourcing nostalgic treats to including hometown touches, our 1:1 process ensures each detail aligns with your client’s vision and your event aesthetic.

We’re Part of Your Vendor Team

When you outsource gifting to us, we become a seamless extension of your team. From initial inquiry to final delivery, we handle every detail with care-so you don’t have to.

We’ll coordinate timelines, ensure all products arrive in perfect condition, and even deliver directly to hotels or venues when needed. No assembly line in your kitchen. No last-minute Target runs.

Welcome Gifting That Elevates Your Brand

Planners who work with us consistently report:

• More time to focus on other priorities

• Smoother event timelines

• Elevated guest feedback

• A stress-free gifting process

• Stronger client referrals

Whether your client wants wedding hotel welcome bags or branded corporate retreat gifts, we’re here to make the process effortless-for you and them.

Ready to Stop DIYing Welcome Gifts?

Let’s take this off your plate. Contact us to learn how we can support your next wedding or event. We’ll make you look good-without adding to your to-do list.