recommendation: ideas for chicago themed out-of-town bags

I got a question at work today from a bride/groom that has a wedding room block with us... do I have any recommendations for Chicago Themed Out-Of-Town Gift bags? Do I?? Here's what I recommend:

- Wrigley Gum: Wrigley Building is a landmark of the Mag Mile, and Wrigley Field makes the name well known!

- Goose Island Soda: Root Beer and Orange Creme are my favorites! I would put two bottles per bag, for those who are traveling with a +1

- Chicago Map: Contact CCTB or the Concierge at the hotel

- Macy's Frango Mints: Get the 4 pack, and go to the Macy's on State Street or Michigan Ave in WaterTower to get boxes that have Chicago Skyline sketch on them. Hint: Macy's coupons can be used to purchase these chocolates!! Look in the newspaper for them.

- Jay's Potato Chips

- Garrets Popcorn: Cheddar/Carmel Mix

is the way to go, but you must buy this day of arrival, it goes stale quickly. Hint: If you go to the garrets at the Merch Mart, they have mini bags that are more affordable, under $5 each, and can be pre-ordered!

-Metropolis Coffee: As these are more expensive, maybe just give to closer relatives. Although I will tell you, limit how many bags you personalize - and do not put individual names on the bags, this makes it more complicated for the hotel handing them out! Its ok if there are a few for parents, Grandparents, or special Aunts & Uncles... but it makes the process much easier to hand out general bags. Especially if the hotel has multiple wedding blocks in one weekend!

- Third Coast Collection: Makes awesome Chicago-centric stationary and reuseable bags.

- Frontera Chips & Salsa: Rick Bayless is a Top Chef Master! If you don't want to give full bags, purchase smaller clear bags and stuff them with a twist tie and print a little sticker or tag with what kind of chips they are so people know.

- CTA Transit Card: If you are having your wedding over a holiday weekend or you think a lot of guests coming will come for the weekend and explore the sites of Chicago, include a CTA pass. Even just for $5, it will get them to and from a landmark

- Vosges Chocolate: Again, expensive but a box of these would be a great thank you gift to a friend or family member who has a special role in your big day. I love the 9 pack gift boxes!

Here are 2 articles with some ideas too:
- Chicago Now
- Brides Chicago

Companies that will Make the Bag for you!
- Bagable Gifts: Dana - 312.339.4059
- Kate Parker Weddings