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We are trying to decide whether to pre-pay for our guests' parking at the reception. We want to stick to our budget and are looking for things to cut out of our package.

Did any of you girls have your reception at a venue where guests had to pay to park? Did anyone complain?

I'm thinking people wouldn't be too upset as long as they knew what was coming and it really isn't that expensive ($8)... It's at a hotel where if you stayed the night you'd have to pay to park anyways.

What do you think? Is guests paying for parking wrong in terms of traditional ettiquette? I would guess yes but do people care anymore??
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  • dparisidparisi member
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    edited December 2011
    $8 for parking is really cheap. Our guests paid anywhere from $15 -40 and no one complained.
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  • megandjaymegandjay member
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    edited December 2011
    Yeah, I think $8 is a fair price, and as long as people know they will have to pay.
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  • JBs_BrideJBs_Bride
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    edited December 2011
    Ours was $30 per car for valet, but my parents got a little carried away and paid for everyone's valet. I talked to a lot of DH's family beforehand and they were all prepared to pay for parking and they were really surprised and thankful that we paid for parking. They're a pretty traditional group, so I don't think they would have been offended if that was the only thing they had to pay for that night. 

    $8 is an awesome price for parking (especially anywhere near or in the city). Agreed with PPs... as long as your guests know, it should be fine.
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  • october010brideoctober010bride
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    edited December 2011

    I think if its inside of Boston, then guests shouldn't be surprised to pay for their own parking. But IMO, if your wedding is in the burbs guests should not have to pay for parking.

    I know of 2 hotels that charge for parking in Newton and Waltham and I think that it's just totally ridiculous. The hotels aren't in Boston and should behave as such. Thats actually one of the main reasons why I chose a different venue.

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  • Kit483Kit483 member
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    edited December 2011
    I  think I chose the only locale in Boston that has free parking, and it definitely helped my decision. but no, I don't think $8 is unreasonable at all...
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  • emilyinbostonemilyinboston
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    edited December 2011
    I think that $8 is totally reasonable.

    We looked at one venue that charged for parking and my Mom was extremely adament that we had to pay for it if we went with that venue. She said that it was rude to invite your guests and then expect them to pay. I have no idea what your budget is, but I don't think that another $8 is an unreasonable cost for you to cover.
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  • PesapennyPesapenny
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    edited December 2011
    I agree- 8 dollars is reasonable for you to cover, especially if people are driving from far away. I've been to weddings where parking wasn't covered, and we weren't turned-off by it- but if it was covered, it would have been a very nice touch.

    We're currently having the same discussion- we're getting married in Boston, and parking is 35 dollars, which isn't too high for Boston, but I don't think it's in our budget- especially since we're having a trolley transport to and from the church.
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