Unique Problem -- Transporting Grandparents

julialynnjones

My FI and I have a unique (and very challenging!) scenario that we're trying to resolve -- any suggestions will be greatly appreciated!

My FI's grandmother is an extremely difficult woman who does not get along with most people -- especially my future mother-in-law.  Typically, she shows up to a family wedding, demands too many glasses of wine at the reception, and then leaves immediately after all of the "formalities" of the reception are finished so that she can be in bed by 8 p.m. 

Our problem is that she needs someone to drive her to the ceremony and reception, and then back to her hotel at the end of the evening.  My future mother-in-law is refusing to "cart" the grandmother around all day, and no one else in the family is willing to drive her around either.  Any ideas on how to satisfy everyone in this situation?

We weren't planning to hire a limo (we're on a budget), but one solution would be to ask a limo driver to transport her back to the hotel early in the evening.

TIA!

sloanaw

i hate to ask/suggest this, but does anyone have kids? usually they end up leaving early. they might be able to drop her off. or does the hotel have a shuttle? if so she could stay until the shuttle got there and then go. a taxi would be cheaper than a limo, so she or someone (not you-you shouldnt have to stress on the day about it) else could have a taxi take her to hotel? if its not far it wouldnt cost much?

BenAshleyWedding

I second the idea of having a family with kids that might leave early take her back to her house.  That way you won't be asking TOO much from one of your wedding guests, but also wouldn't have to try to force something to work either.

belle19dV

Sounds like it would be worth the cost of a taxi (no reason she should get limo treatment). 

DanceM

I agree with PPs.  Does the hotel offer a shuttle?  How about a taxi?

If not, do you have a neighbor who would help for a small amount of money?

Does the grandmother or you belong to a church?  Some churches have transportation programs.  Perhaps a member of the congregation could help.

Is there a college nearby?  Perhaps a student would be willing to help for a few bucks. 

You  might also consider posting a request on care.com.  Just some ideas.  Good luck!