Should B & G transport guests to the airport on the way to their honeymoon?

wazupski · June 2010

If the B&G are going to the airport the same time guests need rides there as well, should they be responsible for transporting them or do the guests need to find rides with other guests that have cars?

LD1970 · June 2010

If there was room in the car and it wouldn't otherwise stress me out, I'd drive 'em. But I don't think it's required.

KentuckyKate · June 2010

No way is it required.

mags0607 · June 2010

Eh, if my luggage and theirs both fit, I don't think it would bother me to drive them. But, I don't think you are resposible to do so.

shannonalise · June 2010

How did the guests get from the airport to wherever they were? Was that the B & G's responsibility as well? I don't think guest transportation is a "B & G responsibility" although it's a nice gesture. Completely not required and should not be expected either.

andy71781 · June 2010

Not B&G's responsibility - but I'd do it if somebody needed a ride!

squirrly · June 2010

Not your responsibility, but is it going to hurt you to help if you can? We did it. No big deal.

Kristin789 · June 2010

What?
Absolutely not.
The bride and groom will be leaving about 45 minutes before the reception ends, so no one will be leaving at the same time, and when the bride and groom leave, it's in a spectacular sent-off for the TWO OF THEM to START THEIR HM.
See "Father of the Bride" remake with Steve Martin.
And, how totally rude for someone to even ASK.
W O W.

mags0607 · June 2010

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_etiquette_should-b-g-transport-guests-airport-way-their-honeymoon?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:9Discussion:56566622-b6d6-4f99-8aa6-16030d90e70cPost:995ba2b0-8ef5-4dde-9904-6b6c572ce048">Re: Should B & G transport guests to the airport on the way to their honeymoon?</a>:
[QUOTE]What? Absolutely not. The bride and groom will be leaving about 45 minutes before the reception ends, so no one will be leaving at the same time, and when the bride and groom leave, it's in a spectacular sent-off for the TWO OF THEM to START THEIR HM. See "Father of the Bride" remake with Steve Martin. And, how totally rude for someone to even ASK. W O W.
Posted by Kristin789[/QUOTE]

Kristin, I really think you live in a 1980's issue of Southern Bride. You would get along famously with my mother. I was reading it as the B&G were leaving the next day or sometime thereafter. I don't think OP meant they wanted a ride from the reception straight to the plane.

beatlesgirl25 · June 2010

Kristin, have you ever actually been to a real wedding? Just curious.

tenofcups4me · June 2010

The couple is definitely not responsible for getting anyone else to the airport. Whether or not I'd want ro depends on all sorts of factors that you didn't mention -- when you're going (right after reception or next day), who it is who needs/wants a ride (best friend or second cousin), how far the airport is and what time of day, etc.

FWIW, I've only once in my life seen a couple leave a reception early and we all thought it was really weird... and actually pretty rude. Besides that one wedding, the couple is usually the last to leave at the weddings I attend.

Simply Fated · June 2010

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_etiquette_should-b-g-transport-guests-airport-way-their-honeymoon?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:9Discussion:56566622-b6d6-4f99-8aa6-16030d90e70cPost:995ba2b0-8ef5-4dde-9904-6b6c572ce048">Re: Should B & G transport guests to the airport on the way to their honeymoon?</a>:
[QUOTE]See "Father of the Bride" remake with Steve Martin. .
Posted by Kristin789[/QUOTE]
That was a 1991 remake of a 1950 movie.
Meanwhile, 20 years later, most weddings end when everyone leaves, which is usually at the same time. The bride and groom rarely leave before the guests anymore.

It is not your responibilty to supply transportation to any of the guests anywhere, but it is a nice gesture, if you are able to.

kristinanddan · June 2010

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_etiquette_should-b-g-transport-guests-airport-way-their-honeymoon?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:9Discussion:56566622-b6d6-4f99-8aa6-16030d90e70cPost:995ba2b0-8ef5-4dde-9904-6b6c572ce048">Re: Should B & G transport guests to the airport on the way to their honeymoon?</a>:
[QUOTE]What? Absolutely not. The bride and groom will be leaving about 45 minutes before the reception ends, so no one will be leaving at the same time, and when the bride and groom leave, it's in a spectacular sent-off for the TWO OF THEM to START THEIR HM. See "Father of the Bride" remake with Steve Martin. And, how totally rude for someone to even ASK. W O W.
Posted by Kristin789[/QUOTE]

Oh Kristin, just stop talking. You're so clueless. Most brides and grooms stay until the end of their receptions now, and certainly don't leave the reception to head to the airport. Get a clue lady.

JanoBean75 · June 2010

I've never been to a wedding where the bride and groom immediately left for their honeymoon. Most people wait until the next day or GASP! a few days/weeks/months later. Kristin, you really need to get away from 1950s wedding etiquette.

kelly&wayne · June 2010

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_etiquette_should-b-g-transport-guests-airport-way-their-honeymoon?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding BoardsForum:9Discussion:56566622-b6d6-4f99-8aa6-16030d90e70cPost:995ba2b0-8ef5-4dde-9904-6b6c572ce048">Re: Should B & G transport guests to the airport on the way to their honeymoon?</a>:
[QUOTE]What? Absolutely not. The bride and groom will be leaving about 45 minutes before the reception ends, so no one will be leaving at the same time, and when the bride and groom leave, it's in a spectacular sent-off for the TWO OF THEM to START THEIR HM. See "Father of the Bride" remake with Steve Martin. And, how totally rude for someone to even ASK. W O W.
Posted by Kristin789[/QUOTE]

Ummm...really??? My FI and I plan on staying until the end of our reception with our guests who will be sticking around until the end. We definitely won't be leaving 45 minutes early. I think the B & G should stay until the end of the reception. Our guests have made the effort to come to our wedding. One thing we can do is to stay and socialize with them the whole evening.

On topic however....if you are willing or able to drive guests to the airport it would be nice, but definitely not required.

parker624 · June 2010

agree with PP, how did the guests get from the airport to the hotel for the wedding weekend? So confused.

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