i am getting married in 2 weeks (yikes!). we have a room block at a hotel. hotel check in is 3PM. the wedding starts at 4PM. we will have a shuttle from the hotel to the wedding (ceremony and reception in one location). it will leave the hotel at 3:15PM.
so my FMIL has pointed out on several occasions that people will not have time to check into the hotel and change clothes in time to get to the wedding. i have told her several times that adults will have to figure out how to dress themselves and be at an appointed place at an appointed time. (i'm sure its obvious but i have very little patience for her right now, although normally we get along just fine).
i have talked with the hotel and they are willing to allow guests to check in early, provided they have rooms available. room availability is out of my control. i'm not sure what else i can do. i can't change the time of the wedding as its already the 11th hour, and besides, the church we are marrying in will not allow it. i do want to ensure the comfort of the guests to the extent that i can, but i'm not sure what else to do here.
and for context, this hotel situation will affect about 5% of the guests as most are local and/or not staying in the hotel. is there anything i could/should be doing? i am willing to do what i can to lessen this logistical issue, but i'm fresh out of ideas. TIA.