Transportation Issues

M1ssJ

The wedding is OOT for everyone

So our ceremony is on the beach 5 driving minutes from our recomended hotels and 20 walking minutes. The ceremony has a public parking lot that requires a meter.

Our reception is 25-30 minutes from the ceremony location.

 

Should I provide transport for the guests to and from the host hotels to the ceremony spot so they don't have to pay for parking? 

or should I let them just thug it out?

If I provide transport to the ceremony do I have to provide transport to the reception?

rowenac82

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[QUOTE]The wedding is OOT for everyone So our ceremony is on the beach 5 driving minutes from our recomended hotels and 20 walking minutes. The ceremony has a public parking lot that requires a meter. Our reception is 25-30 minutes from the ceremony location.   Should I provide transport for the guests to and from the host hotels to the ceremony spot so they don't have to pay for parking?  or should I let them just thug it out? If I provide transport to the ceremony do I have to provide transport to the reception?
Posted by M1ssJ[/QUOTE]

<div>So I kinda lucked out in that my hotel already had a shuttle that transport guests within a certain distance so they will take guest to and from venue. Look into that! And have guests sign up for shuttle service when they arrive. </div><div>
</div><div>If you do provide transportation to the ceremony, you will also have to provide transportation to the reception. </div><div>
</div><div>IMO, when you go to destination wedding it is important that you think of ALL costs even if that means renting a car or taking a cab. That is why I also listed on my website, places to rent a car to put it in guests minds that they should probably think of that when budgeting for travel. </div>

MrsBoss2012

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[QUOTE]In Response to Transportation Issues : So I kinda lucked out in that my hotel already had a shuttle that transport guests within a certain distance so they will take guest to and from venue. Look into that! And have guests sign up for shuttle service when they arrive.  If you do provide transportation to the ceremony, you will also have to provide transportation to the reception.  IMO, when you go to destination wedding it is important that you think of ALL costs even if that means renting a car or taking a cab. That is why I also listed on my website, places to rent a car to put it in guests minds that they should probably think of that when budgeting for travel. 
Posted by rowenac82[/QUOTE]

I agree with everything Ro said! Mine is OOT for everyone and I too lucked out that the hotel provides shuttle although some people already said they will prefer to drive. I went to an OOT wedding last summer and the ceremony was across town and the reception was at the hotel. I didn't think twice about transportation. My BFF was concerned but I didn't even expect it so I wasn't disappointed when there was none. I prepared myself ahead of time.

M1ssJ

Ok we're on the same wavelength. I do not want to provide all day shuttle service because of the expense. I too would rent a car. I'm going to put that on the site

keyaira04

Great idea about the rental car information on the website. Noted.