Re: wedding accommodation question

brii · ‎06-20-2010

@Lipstickdiva, it was worse. She got a whole bunch of stuff deleted. Unbelievable.

Lipstickdiva · ‎03-10-2010

@lulu2 wrote:
I've known a few couples who had destination weddings. I do not think they were all that disappointed by the limited turnout. I think one of the major reasons some couples choose destination weddings is to avoid family drama and save money.

You can lump my my husband and me into the uncaring, selfish bride and groom category. While we were both from the same area, we chose to get married in the (beautiful) church on his college campus, graduation weekend. My sister did the same thing, the year before.

That church is absolutely beautiful. I personally think that was perfect.

occasionalrain · ‎03-10-2010

Does no one know the meaning of guest? The wedding is not all about the couple when guests are invited. When you invite someone to be your guest you accept the responsibility to provide them with a pleasant experience. No guest should be expected to endure unpleasantness just for the privilege of witnessing two inconsiderate people exchange vows.

Lipstickdiva · ‎03-10-2010

@brii wrote:
@Lipstickdiva, it was worse. She got a whole bunch of stuff deleted. Unbelievable.

I'm shocked!

brii · ‎06-20-2010

@Lipstickdiva wrote:
@brii wrote:
@Lipstickdiva, it was worse. She got a whole bunch of stuff deleted. Unbelievable.
I'm shocked!

LOL

Happened on another thread too.

Plaid Pants2 · ‎03-14-2015

Just because the red carpet isn't rolled out for the guests, doesn't mean that the guests are "enduring unpleasantness" by the "selfish couple".

If guests expects the red carpet to be roled out for them, simply because they are there, then they are the selfish ones.

occasionalrain · ‎03-10-2010

This isn't about red carpets. There are situations that are universally unpleasant like expecting guests to stay at a hotel an hour from the venue.

PeterDM · ‎07-30-2014

@fallsnow56 wrote:
We are planning a wedding for our daughter that will take place in a mountain town during tourist season. We have called hotels and have been told that since this is high tourist season they will not do room blocks or hold rooms like they would closer to town. If we send out Save the Dates early with a site where rooms can be booked in the mountain town and advise to book early are we good? The closest town to the venue is an hour away. Do we attempt to hold rooms there and provide a map to the venue? Thanks in advance. Have never done this before!

@HarDee Well, this thread has been all over the place. I think you're good with letting the guests know that although you cannot reserve a block of rooms, they can, and should, book a room ASAP if they are certain they will be attending. Tell them that rooms at the venue are limited, and if they don't book in timely fashion, they may need to stay an hour away. If the guests will be "nearest and dearest," then there should be a great amount of certainty whether or not they will attend far enough in advance that they should be able to make the decision and the reservation. Good luck!

Mj12 · ‎03-09-2010

@occasionalrain wrote:
Does no one know the meaning of guest? The wedding is not all about the couple when guests are invited. When you invite someone to be your guest you accept the responsibility to provide them with a pleasant experience. No guest should be expected to endure unpleasantness just for the privilege of witnessing two inconsiderate people exchange vows.

People expect to drive to a reception. I've been to receptions in the same city as the wedding and due to traffic (and the time of year, and the night of the week) it took almost an hour to go several blocks.

lulu2 · ‎03-09-2010

@occasionalrain wrote:
This isn't about red carpets. There are situations that are universally unpleasant like expecting guests to stay at a hotel an hour from the venue.

We've stayed in a hotel that was an hour from the venue. (my step brother's wife was from the middle of nowhere) The thought never crossed my mind we were in the midst of an unpleasant experience.