Source of Image: http://www.etsy.com/shop/JLDesigns718If you have a lot of out-of-town guests who are coming to your wedding, it is a good idea to check out the local hotels to get a block of room for a lower rate. Have a budget in mind and most hotels will be willing to work with you to meet your need as long as it is reasonable.
Having everyone stay in the same hotel is also great if you are trying to arrange for shuttle service for your out-of-town guests in between the hotel and your wedding ceremony/reception venue. In talking to the local shuttle companies in Atlanta, I found that most of them are very flexible in their pricing depending on the number of guests one can guarantee per trip. Thus, having your guests stay at one location instead of several different places is definitely the key to keep the cost down.
Most hotels will also place a gift bag for your out-of-town guests for free. While completely optional, it is a great way to say thank you to your out-of-town guests who are traveling hundreds or thousands of miles to be with you for your special day.
Check out some examples by JLDesigns718 featured above. Jennifer told me she is able to provide discount for her out-of-town bags for order larger than 50 bags. She can customize the bags based on your color scheme. She can even design a monogram for you if you do not have one. You can also order a sample from her before placing an order to make sure you like the product.
As for ideas on what to put in the out-of-town guests, you may want to check your local Convention and Visitor Bureau for free brochures and maps for visitors. You can also add a fun snack item that represents your home town or an itinerary for your wedding day.
Since most hotels do not have a storage space for these babies, you might want to make arrangement for someone (other than the bride and groom) to deliver these out-of-town bags to the hotel on the morning of the day that your guests are checking in. This will give the hotel staff enough time to place them in the rooms prior to the afternoon check-in.
I believe your out-of-town guests will thank you for your thoughtfulness when you take the time to plan out the logistics issue (not the sexiest part of event planning but a necessary part) and they will most likely have a smile on their face when they see something special waiting for them when they get to their rooms.
Obviously, if you have any questions on arranging for out-of-town guests accommodations in Atlanta, we will be more than happy to help!
Happy Planning!
Having everyone stay in the same hotel is also great if you are trying to arrange for shuttle service for your out-of-town guests in between the hotel and your wedding ceremony/reception venue. In talking to the local shuttle companies in Atlanta, I found that most of them are very flexible in their pricing depending on the number of guests one can guarantee per trip. Thus, having your guests stay at one location instead of several different places is definitely the key to keep the cost down.
Most hotels will also place a gift bag for your out-of-town guests for free. While completely optional, it is a great way to say thank you to your out-of-town guests who are traveling hundreds or thousands of miles to be with you for your special day.
Check out some examples by JLDesigns718 featured above. Jennifer told me she is able to provide discount for her out-of-town bags for order larger than 50 bags. She can customize the bags based on your color scheme. She can even design a monogram for you if you do not have one. You can also order a sample from her before placing an order to make sure you like the product.
As for ideas on what to put in the out-of-town guests, you may want to check your local Convention and Visitor Bureau for free brochures and maps for visitors. You can also add a fun snack item that represents your home town or an itinerary for your wedding day.
Since most hotels do not have a storage space for these babies, you might want to make arrangement for someone (other than the bride and groom) to deliver these out-of-town bags to the hotel on the morning of the day that your guests are checking in. This will give the hotel staff enough time to place them in the rooms prior to the afternoon check-in.
I believe your out-of-town guests will thank you for your thoughtfulness when you take the time to plan out the logistics issue (not the sexiest part of event planning but a necessary part) and they will most likely have a smile on their face when they see something special waiting for them when they get to their rooms.
Obviously, if you have any questions on arranging for out-of-town guests accommodations in Atlanta, we will be more than happy to help!
Happy Planning!
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