Handling Your Guests - Beach Wedding Article
Not only do you have to plan every detail of your wedding, but you also need to make sure all your guests are prepared and comfortable. Here’s a few tips to help things run smoothly.
- Give your guests as much notice on your destination wedding as you possible can. Send a “Save a Date” card to each guest 4 months before the ceremony and follow up with a formal invite 3 months before your wedding and ask for an RSVP to be returned in plenty of time for you to organize your reception. That way everyone that can attend has time to make arrangement for work, home and kids.
- Make sure that you send each guest a worksheet on your destination wedding which will include information on hotels available, possible travel arrangements, immigration requirements, medical requirements, a schedule of events for the period leading up to, and after, the wedding and any other pertinent information
- Try to negotiate group rates for your wedding party with airlines and hotels. You can also save money and rent villa’s that sleep several couples – the choice depends upon your, and your guests, style. Whatever you decide, the cost of accommodating your guests and getting them to your destination, is theirs. However, it is courteous to make suggestions and help in the planning.
- Show your guests your appreciation for their effort by placing a basket of goodies in each room full of visitor essentials ie. Local guide book, suntan lotion, local eats and drinks.
