Opinions?

Use the quilts for the evening with a note saying "Please share this blanket for evening and return when done. It does help to know for your guests not to take it home after. Plus its saving you the cost of going out to buy more and add it up on your expense for the wedding.

You could say something along the lines of this

“These blankets have been handmade with love from family and friends throughout the years, though we do wish to share this warmth and love with you for the day, please return in the evening”

Yea I agree with everyone, just put a sign next to the blankets to please return them. Hopefully, no one will take off with them. The other thing I would do is just remind guests at your reception to return them if they accidentally took them, sometimes if it is cold people just run to their cars after and guests will be excited to see you afterwards too, so a friendly reminder doesn't hurt.

I agree with everyone else that a posted sign and an announcement from the MC to return blankets at the end of the night would be best, but also be prepared for a few people to not hear the announcement, not read the signs, and take a few of them home!

I would make a separate return bucket from where guests can pick them up, but put them side by side. So you have one bucket with a sign that says whatever you want to indicate that guests can use them, and then right beside it you have a separate bucket that says "Please return your blanket here when the night is over!" or something to that effect

I agree with everyone else, a return spot with a sign would be best. They could also grab them from the basket as they are needed. The good thing is most wont assume they would get to keep them if they’re handmade quilts (as those aren’t cheap) but always good to cover your bases

Thank you all for your advice! Having a sign and/or an announcement sounds like a good idea if we do decide to use them.

It sounds like a beautiful idea. Something beautiful and handmade.


Putting a sign near them that lets people know they are borrowing them would probably help.
Maybe pin a little tag on them that says "please return me to the newlyweds!" So if people accidentally take them home they'll realize they need to send them back to you. You could also number the tags and assign someone to gather them back up so you know if any are missing.
If you decide not to use them you might be able to rent propane or electric heaters. Or ask a local bar with a heated patio if you can borrow theirs since their patio will probably be shut down for the season by September.

Would be best to stitch your name on them or have a basket full that says kindly return them after wedding/use

I would definitely have your MC make an announcement about the blankets that they are to be returned. I would hope that people would realize that they aren't for being taken home but better to be safe.

I think you could have your MC or someone just mention that they are just for the evening to be borrowed, or wherever the guests can grab them have a little sign that says in a cute way, they are for borrowing. That being said, someone still might not get the message.

I wouldn't use those, in case people assume, are confused, or don't know that they aren't to be taken. IKEA might be a great alternative and may not hurt the budget?