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Im not having a destination wedding in the traditional sense, but more than half of my wedding will be traveling, many from overseas.
We’re doing a welcome gathering the night before - apps and drinks. We’re only inviting people traveling from out of state or country.
On our site I put together a bunch of activities and things to do in the area. Guests will want a balance of things to do on their own vs with the group. I know we’re not in the same boat but just sharing some thoughts.
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We haven’t figured out the honeymoon yet but leaning towards doing it a couple months later - not my choice, his. I understand why from the friends/family visiting perspective but he thinks he can’t leave work that long in one go. He has unlimited PTO but I guess it’s social etiquette for his dept.
Seeking suggestions/ideas, on this myself if anyone has been in a similar situation.
I’m having one, but it’s domestic - everyone will be traveling in and most will by flying (or driving 3+ hours)
Honestly I’m not doing any other events. I’m filling out the section on the wedding website with recommendations in the area but that’s all! The hotel I picked has a free breakfast the next day and I’m thinking about reserving the business room at the hotel for our friends and family but that’s all.
Analyst 1 yes I get that. I’m doing a Thursday wedding and have people coming into town. I’m thinking of what I can do to creat a gathering with them before taking off. Not sure if I want to do a breakfast next day though lol I’m sure I’d want to sleep in. I even thought to have Friday to ourselves and then maybe a gathering sat night but like you said that’s an extra cost to rent out any space ugh… not sure what to do
We’re doing a welcome dinner for everyone (instead of rehearsal dinner) in a private room at a restaurant. Then we are doing an afternoon private winery tour bus the day after the wedding (we are getting married in a wine region in Europe).
That sounds like a blast!
What I wonder though is how much people would want to have their own space/time to do their own thing.
Also the added cost or covering for these additional events.
Something Ill consider for sure. Thanks
We are doing one but it’s domestic. However, even if we did have it where we live, most people would be traveling anyways. We aren’t planning any group activities or a welcome dinner- we also don’t have a bridal party(our wedding count is about 50-60). Seems like a big waste of money to me, we’ll see each other at the wedding.
I’m planning on getting married on Thursday Labor Day weekend. I have guests coming in from out of town also. I’m wondering if I should leave for the weekend or stay and mingle with them, but not sure what to plan. What do you think?
I had a destination wedding in Hawaii and took my guests to dinner two nights before and the night before as well as had a pre wedding private charter on a catamaran the day before
I’m doing a destination wedding next month! Having a welcome party the day before the wedding. I was going to do something the day after, but decided to leave everyone alone- some people are only staying for 3 days and I want them to be able to enjoy their vacation too.
We had a welcome party and it was wonderful! Our wedding was in Europe so people were already taking substantial time off. We felt it only fair to do open bar welcome party considering the expense and time people took to come. We provided hotel teccome rations and my girlfriends organized a yacht for us to go on
Reading these comments, a lot of you did welcome parties. My wedding is in the states on a Thursday leading up to a holiday weekend, I’m thinking of a “welcome” party AFTER the wedding, thoughts?
Domestic destination wedding…
All guests are invited to a welcome party
(Thursday), rehearsal dinner (Friday) and the wedding (Saturday)
The travel and accommodations costs are pretty high for our guests so want to make sure we offer them dinner, drinks and fun all weekend. They can opt out if they don’t want to come to everything
I'm thinking of a destination wedding as well but likely in the desolate desert where it would take 30-45mins to go somewhere. If you're in a similar boat (idk where your destination is), maybe see what things there are to do at the venue/villa/hotel? I wouldn't sweat it. If they won't have rental cars you're a bit limited to staying nearby
Or you could hire a shuttle service/driver to bring them somewhere
I planned a destination wedding in 2021 and what really helped was the couple taking a trip there to do the fun touristy things and finding great restaurants so when they decided to get married there they had recommendations to provide to their guests on their wedding website! If possible go 1-2 times before the wedding ❤️ Good Luck!!