Benable — create shareable lists of things you recommend!
E.g., products you love, local businesses, travel recs - you can add anything to a Benable list!
What I Put in a Basket for Couples on their Wedding Night
19
items I love the gesture of arranging to decorate (romantically and appropriately not in jest) a couple’s room for their wedding night OR making a basket to put in the back seat of their car. Especially if they’ve been living a life of virtue and this is t...
First step: the basket. I love gift giving, so I typically peruse the couple’s registry to see their style and then pick a similar basket so they can happily reuse it. The next factor would be that it’s large and sturdy enough to nicely arrange all t...
Large Basket
Typically I run into TJ Maxx for this…large 100% cotton bath towel. It’s nice to have so you’re not timid about the sheets. IYKYK. Walmart, Target, Home Goods, and Ross also would have inexpensive options!
Miryana Organic Turkish Cotton Bath Towel
I typically get these at TJ Maxx too so I can match the color. But target, Walmart, home goods, Marshall’s, Ross all have options. They’re nice to have for quick clean up. There are the wipes too, but it’s nice to give options while they’re figuring ...
8pc 12"x12" Cotton Washcloth Set
Nice to have an easy clean up option for all the makeup or after…
The Honest Company Clean Conscious Sensitive Wipes - 60ct: Pull-Out Dispenser, Fragrance-Free, Hypoallergenic
This one’s important because it does not have spermicides in it (did you know most lunes do?! I never!)
Good Clean Love BioNude Ultra Sensitive Lube - 3oz
Not to be TMI, but what goes in eventually comes out…this is a great hypoallergenic option (I’ve used their period products for yearssssss now) made in Spain (extra fancy feeling!)
Cora Invisi-feel Daily Panty Liner Micro Thin Organic Cotton Topsheet
Maybe the cranberry for the lady is an old wives’ tale, but you can’t go wrong with the pomegranate either because classically it’s considered an aphrodisiac.
Organic Cranberry Pomegranate Juice From Concentrate - 32 fl oz - Good & Gather™
A bottle of nice wine - their favorite if you can find out!
La VieIlle Ferme Rosé Wine - 750ml Bottle
Hydration, hydration, hydration….but why not make it fancy :)
S.Pellegrino Sparkling Natural Mineral Water, 750ml (25.3 fl oz) Glass Bottle
It’s doesn’t have to be this brand, but some sort of sweeter bubbly drink. My rule of thumb is a wine or alcoholic beverage, regular water, sparking water, and a non alcoholic fun drink or mocktail.
BUBBL'R Twisted Elix'r Antioxidant Sparkling Water - 6pk/12 fl oz Cans
Honestly any electrolyte packets…just make sure they have a decent sodium and potassium level. That couple needs to hydrate after all the champagne, photos, and dancing! Other brands might be Jigsaw, Just Ingredients, Trace…
Liquid I.V. Sugar Free Hydration Multiplier Vegan Powder Electrolyte Supplements - White Peach - 0.45oz/10ct
Any nice chocolate bar, Bon bons, or truffles will do! Trader Joe’s also has fun snack options if there’s one near you.
GHIRARDELLI PREMIUM DARK Orange Dark Chocolate Bar, 3.5 oz Bar
If it’s not a hotel these ready to light for ambiance are lovely.
White Unscented Tealight Candles
Or if you have the chance to order ahead, a clean scented jar candle. Note: highly recommend sticking away from the typical scented candles and going for non toxic options from BN, Salt & Light, Corda, Kerygma, or elsewhere because some folks are...
GOLDEN HOUR jar candle from Brooklyn Neutral
LED candles are an excellent option if you don’t know the wedding night lodging’s open flame policy.
LED Candles, Tea Lights Candles Battery Operated
Don’t forget the details like a box of matches or…
Box of matches
A lighter for the candles
Lighters, Classic Collection
Sometimes they don’t eat much at the reception. Besides hydration, having some quick late night, satisfying snacks waiting 👌🏻 sausage sticks are great - chomps or Archer are favorites!
Country Archer Original Beef Stick - 1oz
Instant noodles or ramen are another cheap, easy option to add to the snack fun if they’ll have access to hot water. Buldak, Nom Nom, or Trader Joe’s brand elevate it a bit from the ramen (plus the built in bowl is easier). Don’t forget to toss in a ...
YULU Nom Nom Udon Bold Shallot Flavor Instant Noodles Cup - 9.17oz