Traveling Guests – Accommodations

While planning your special event, think about your guests traveling near and far. For special events our dearest family members and friends will travel great distances to share your blissful occasion.

Since your guests will be traveling near and far you will want to secure hotel accommodations, transportation and entertainment activities for them depending on the length of their stay. For each hotel the number of rooms varies in order for your guests to receive a discounted rate. Most hotels will require you to block off the minimum of 10 rooms, however call to verify the number of rooms that qualify for a discounted rate.

It would be great to have all of your guests in one hotel, on the other hand if economic challenges present themselves you can also research another hotel and share the two options with your guests. If you are providing transportation to the ceremony and reception, stick to one hotel to make it easier for planning, logistics, and financing the transportation.

Welcome your guest with a light cocktail gathering at the hotel for your travelers and/or a nice small gift that represents the city, state, or country that your event is being held. Although you may have lots planned for you to do, many travelers like to see the unique places about where they are visiting….. arrange a tour or something fun for your guests.

Transportation- Limo & Town Cars

Have you thought about your transportation?

Whether or not you choose to have a limo or a town car to drive you around here are some tips:

Limo: Plan ahead, especially if you are getting married during prom season! Limos book up pretty fast, so don’t assume that you’re safe. Sit in the limo of your choice to get a feel of what it will be like you’re your wedding day.

Since you are renting a limo for at least four hours maximize your dollars you will be spending. Have the limo pick up your groom first and drop him off at the church or ceremony location. Following it will be time to pick up the ladies. This way you’re not paying for two limos or paying for the driver to sit around and wait for too long.

Plan ahead if you are planning to have the entire wedding party ride to the reception venue with the newlyweds, will provide a separate limo for them, or will have them use their personal vehicle. Whichever you choose please remember to share this with your wedding party beforehand so there are no surprises to them.

Town Car: If you like the idea of a limo but choose to have having something smaller think about a town car, you can maximize the cost using the same idea as above on a smaller scale. If you have an elderly family member that does not drive or you would like to receive additional assistance this is also a way to go.

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