Take a few minutes to think about those special people in your life who will travel from afar to be with you on your wedding day. You will want to make their stay an enjoyable as well as a memorable experience.
Most out-of-town guests would prefer not to impose on those involved in your hectic wedding schedule. Make this easy for them by negotiating a group rate with a local hotel.
Most hotels give discounts for groups. Let the hotel know approximately how many rooms your guests will require. Many brides choose to send a letter or enclose an insert in their wedding invitation, to their out-of-town guests with the hotel’s special room rate and reservation number so that each guest can arrange their own accommodations. Please be sure to inform your guests that they need to contact the hotel in advance, especially if your date is during a busy summer weekend in your town. By doing so, any rooms that are not booked can be released and you will not be held accountable for them.
Remember, hotel accommodations are a special service you can provide to your guests. While allowing your guests the privacy of their own room, hotels enable them to spend time together to visit and to easily coordinate transportation to your wedding and other weekend parties.
In addition, the hotel can arrange shopping trips and recommend points of interest around your city that your guests might enjoy.
You may want to arrange to have a pleasing gift basket for your guests waiting in their room. It’s a nice added touch that not only makes them feel special and welcomed; it will provide treats of food and drink for their comfort.