Bienvenue! Taste of New Orleans

Below are a few of my faves when putting together out-of-town welcome baskets. One or two of these treats can also double as wedding favors as well. There are just so many yummy treats in the city that it is really hard to pick just a couple. These delicious treats can get expensive if you have a lot of out-of-town guests therefore it is best not to go overboard and choose your favorites wisely and economically for your guest to enjoy while staying within your budget. In the welcome bag you can type a welcome letter and include what is in their bags and why you chose them. Out-of-town guest and visitors love Mardi Gras beads so including a few would definitely make their day. You can also add a map of the city as well as a postcard. If you are on a tight budget but want to do something for your guests, I would suggest ordering a few dozen of individual size pralines and making welcome labels for each and leave them at the front desk so when your guests arrives to check-in, the agent can give them their welcome treat. I just got really hungry all of  a sudden ;)

Leah's Creamy Pralines

Hubig's Pies

Pat Obrien's World Famous Hurricane Mix

Zapp's

Cafe Du Monde

Tabasco Hot Sauce

My FAVE FAVOR: PRALINES!!!

My absolute favorite wedding favor are pralines. Guest love them and they are so yummy. There are many praline shops around the city but the one I will drive miles for is Leah's Pralines in the French Quarter. I just happened to stumble across their shop one day while in the French Quarter and could not believe something so small could be so good. They are always so helpful and giving free samples. They offer individual sized packages with custom labels. For the DIY bride, you can always make your own labels and just purchase the pralines separately.