5 Perfect Gifts for Out-of-Town Guests

Inspiration, planning

1. Handmade With Love:
Tonia Marisa, owner of Ooh la la! The Make-Up Studio in Centreville, sells all cotton-lined totes hand-sewn by her mother, Elia. You pick the pattern and her mother does the rest. Or give your guests a geography lesson with a bag from mapmystate.com (nine colors available), or wow them with a tote highlighting the Kalmar Nyckel, the re-creation of the tall ship of Delaware.
Ooh la la! The Make-Up Studio totes, price depends on size and pattern; Kalmar Nyckel tote bags begin at $18.77; redbubble.com; state tote bags in nine different colors, $14; mapmystate.com

2. Beer Boom:
Delaware is a beer-lover’s paradise, so shower your guests in any one of your favorite local flavors from one of the many craft breweries. Prices vary;
www.fordhamanddominion.com

3. Local Lore:
Winterthur Museum, Garden and Library is a Delaware namesake. Get your out-of-town guests in the know with visitor passes to the grand estate or a keepsake from any of its well-appointed stores.
Point-to-Point magnet, set of two, $10;
www.winterthur.org

4. Sweet Nothings:
Bring the beach to your guests with treats from your favorite candy shops. Pick up some salt-water taffy from Dolle’s, fudge from Candy Kitchen or some caramel popcorn from Fisher’s Popcorn.
Prices vary; dolles.com, candykitchen.com, fisherspopcorn.com

5. Keep Kool:
The blue hen is everywhere in these parts but most out-of-towners are unfamiliar with the flighty fowl. Head back to UD’s campus to score some mighty Blue Hens paraphernalia, like a koozie to keep that yummy beer cold.
UD Athletic Head Bottle Koozie, $5.99; www.national5and10.com

By Danielle Bouchat-Friedman

Your wedding is a celebration, but for out of town guests, it is also a chance to spend some time exploring the First State. Surprise them at check-in with a welcome bag filled with some of your favorite local items to help them get settled in and brush up on their knowledge of Delaware.

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