Parking an issue for venue?

MandyMost

I would assume that an adult traveling alone with mobility issues is used to figuring out the parking situation and making accommodations appropriately. I think it's ridiculous to make a fuss over a block (or even a couple blocks). What else do you think is too much for your guests? I mean, getting dressed up can be tough, is it rude to have a fancy wedding? Should we bring in port-o-potties so every guest is 10 feet or less from a toilet? Should we give them 10 different meal choices because maybe they don't really like the chicken or the steak? There's a line between etiquette/politeness and just plain going overboard. Getting a shuttle for a 1-block walk is going overboard. Do it if you want to, but it's totally unnecessary. (And yes, this post makes me feel bad for the state of America today that people can't be expected to walk a block.)

Jen4948

MandyMost said:

I would assume that an adult traveling alone with mobility issues is used to figuring out the parking situation and making accommodations appropriately. I think it's ridiculous to make a fuss over a block (or even a couple blocks). What else do you think is too much for your guests? I mean, getting dressed up can be tough, is it rude to have a fancy wedding? Should we bring in port-o-potties so every guest is 10 feet or less from a toilet? Should we give them 10 different meal choices because maybe they don't really like the chicken or the steak? There's a line between etiquette/politeness and just plain going overboard. Getting a shuttle for a 1-block walk is going overboard. Do it if you want to, but it's totally unnecessary. (And yes, this post makes me feel bad for the state of America today that people can't be expected to walk a block.)

Some people just can't make it down a long block.  Helping them to know what options are available in the area so they can make it, especially if they are coming from out-of-town, is simple courtesy. All the bolded in your post was not necessary and just comes off as mean-spirited. 

manateehugger

Attached parking doesn't mean no walking.  It's pretty much a block between the back of my venue's attached parking lot and the front garden of the venue where our cocktail hour will be. I've also attended weddings where we had to park in a garage, walk across that garage, take an elevator, and then roam through the floor to find the correct ballroom. 

If this block is a typical city block (and not one of the astronomical ones Salt Lake City apparently has), it will be fine. If guests cannot manage that (some way or another - whether they get dropped off/picked up or they bring a stroller or a change of shoes or have assistance ready to go), I'm not sure how they manage in everyday life. 

If the couple has made reasonable accommodations, I think changing an entire venue for one or two very very particular cases is ridiculous. As long as there is ample parking a block away for every guest, I think it's fine. 

Jen4948

PDKH said:

Attached parking doesn't mean no walking.  It's pretty much a block between the back of my venue's attached parking lot and the front garden of the venue where our cocktail hour will be. I've also attended weddings where we had to park in a garage, walk across that garage, take an elevator, and then roam through the floor to find the correct ballroom. 

If this block is a typical city block (and not one of the astronomical ones Salt Lake City apparently has), it will be fine. If guests cannot manage that (some way or another - whether they get dropped off/picked up or they bring a stroller or a change of shoes or have assistance ready to go), I'm not sure how they manage in everyday life. 

If the couple has made reasonable accommodations, I think changing an entire venue for one or two very very particular cases is ridiculous. As long as there is ample parking a block away for every guest, I think it's fine. 

I don't think the venue needs to be changed, but it would be helpful to make sure that guests who might have trouble getting down the block get the assistance they need in one form or another and not just leave them to fend for themselves, because doing that might mean that they never make it to the ceremony or reception.