Upon completing an initial guest list and realizing how huge it was going to be, we brainstormed and thought it would actually be more affordable to do a destination wedding (Our ideal/dream destination for us would be New York City...very special meaning to us.). Some members in our family would not be able to afford it, so we would offer to pay for flights & hotel & transportation to & from airport for our immediate family.
I need as much info about destination weddings as possible.
1. Are you expected to pay for travel/loding for any other guests?
2. What other costs for guests should we be paying?
3. Our plan was to save some $$$ and not have a 'traditional' wedding. We'd do a quick service in Central Park, maybe a city photo tour, then all meet for a dinner at our fav. restaurant. (no formal reception.) We of course would pay for that dinner.
4. Does etiquette state we have to pay for any other meals?
5. How responsible do we need to be for the guests other free-time?
6. If we plan a separte event, like a Yankee game, are we requred to pay for their tickets?
7. We would do welcome/gift bags, do we need to have a 'welcome reception'?
I'm not trying to be cheap, I just want to do the right thing (while still saving money)...and figure out in advance if this is too much of a pipe dream..
Any help would be appreciated!!!