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You might be getting married in your hometown, but that doesn’t mean that things will be quite so convenient for some of your guests. That’s especially the case for your traveling guests, especially those who are coming from another state or, in some cases, another country.
Any guests who are traveling to your wedding might be worried about a whole host of reasons. For example, they might be anxious that travel delays could make them late for your ceremony, or they might be concerned about jet lag.
Want to help all of your traveling guests? Read on to find out how!
1) Think Of The Time Of Your Ceremony
If some of your guests are traveling from another time zone, they might not have gotten over their jet lag before your wedding day. So, think about scheduling your ceremony for the afternoon. That way, they can catch up on their sleep and be ready and alert for your wedding.
Offer Transportation From Airports And Stations
Guests from out of town probably aren’t familiar with your town’s public transport system. So, it’s always a nice idea to provide some transportation for them so that they can easily get from the train or bus station or airport. For a super classy touch, take a look at transportation companies such as http://www.bergenlimo.com/services/ewr-newark-airport-limo-service/ that offer a range of sophisticated limos. Imagine how excited your guests will be when they see a limo waiting to whisk them away!
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2) Provide Information on Hotels
Seeing as your traveling guests won’t be familiar with the surrounding area, they might not be too sure which hotels are worth booking. So do some research on their behalf. That way, you will be able to offer them some tips. You might want to take a look at sites like https://www.premierinn.com/gb/en/book-a-hotel.html (if you’re in the UK) to find out which are the best-priced hotels close to your wedding venue. Also, if your venue offers accommodations, ask if there are any rooms available for guests on your wedding night.
3) Surprise Them With Gifts
Your guests might be very tired by the time they arrive at their hotel room after all of their traveling, so why not surprise them with a little gift in their room? For instance, some sophisticated toiletries or a box of chocolates will go over really well! If they have traveled really far, from another country for example, you might want to put together a small welcome pack for them. This could include local produce and specialties.
You don’t have to get elaborate, but a little goody bag/gift for your guests will certainly make them feel very welcome once they arrive in town for your very special day.
* This is a contributed post
I hope you found this information useful!
Hearts, Joy, Love!
Jean
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Living in Indiana with two different time zones made it fun to let people know what time things were going on. (Btw we hate the time zones.)
We made sure people knew what they needed to and didn’t care if people showed up late or early.
Being in a state that has two time zones can make it tricky. Sounds like you had it covered by letting people know, but also being aware (and not minding) if someone got the time wrong.
This information is really useful. thanks for sharing
Glad you found this helpful. Wedding certainly affect more than just the happy couple, so making it easier for everyone is so important.