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Out-of-Town Wedding Guests
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Photo by
Hull-Grenier Studios
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If you have wedding guests coming from a long distance, you
are not responsible for their expenses. The guests are
responsible for their own transportation and lodging expenses.
However, the parents of the bride or groom should provide the
guests with any information regarding lodging.
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If you contact the hotel approximately six months
in advance, you should be able to reserve a block of rooms at a
discounted rate. Be sure that you take into consideration
your guest's budget.
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Have one of your friends or relatives show your
out-of-town guests any tourist attractions. Or you can have them
schedule fun activities such as: golfing, site-seeing, museums, go
to a sporting game, or even a show. Have your friend or relative
host a cocktail party or brunch for all those out-of-town guests
who are not invited to the rehearsal dinner. This will give them
time to unwind and get to know some of the other guests that will
be attending the wedding.
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Make your out-of-town guests feel special for
coming such a long way to be with you on your special day by
sending them flowers, fruit basket or candy to their room with a
thank you note attached. This will show them your appreciation.
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If you have out-of-town guests coming
to your wedding, why not leave them a special basket full of little
"goodies"? Some items you may include are: |
- Snacks such as crackers, granola bars,
nuts, chocolate, etc.
- Bottles of spring water, juice or soda
- Directions to the rehearsal dinner
- Directions to the wedding
- Maps and pamphlets of tourist attractions
- Deck of cards, toys and games for the kids
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You can put these items in an
inexpensive basket or gift bag with a little note to express how
thankful you are that they will share your special day. You don't
have to spend a lot of money on each basket - it's just an
(optional) gesture to say "thank you." |
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Need lodging for your out-of-town
guests?
Check out our listings of
Rhode Island accommodations.
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