When most brides start planning their weddings, their priorities are things like bridal gowns, pearl wedding jewelry, and beautiful flowers. The average bride isn’t too excited about researching things like shuttle services. However, at some point, every couple needs to figure out the transportation situation for their wedding. With these hints, choosing the right transportation will be a snap.
Wedding sites like houses generally do not have enough parking, so the hosts will need to figure something out. Sometimes valet parking can be an option, particularly if there is a large parking lot or open field near your house. Remember to obtain the necessary permits from your town. The valets should be fully licensed and insured. Definitely let your neighbors know to expect all of the additional traffic on your wedding day. If the cars will need to be parked more than a few minutes away, you may need to hire additional valets to keep things moving along. The general guideline is to hire at least one person per every fifty cars, but more may be required.
Hiring a shuttle bus for the night can be one of the best ways to get your guests to and from your wedding. Couples frequently do this when their friends and family will all stay in the same hotel. The bus picks everyone up for the ceremony at an appointed time outside the hotel lobby. For weddings with a separate reception venue, the bus can take the people there after the service. The bus generally makes several trips to the hotel later in the reception, since some people will want to head back a little early. With a shuttle bus, you won’t have to worry about people having a few too many and driving home.
You may also find that a shuttle service will suit your needs. When the wedding ceremony is planned at a place that lacks sufficient parking spots, have everyone park at the closest large parkling lot. Make plans for golf carts or vans to transport guests between the parking lot and the wedding site. You could hang pomanders on the back of the golf carts to dress them up. Your guests will surely appreciate not having to trudge a long way in their fancy dresses, high heels, and best wedding jewelry. Tell your guests when they need to be at the parking area to catch a ride.
For smaller events, you might be able to take advantage of your hotel’s shuttle vans. This is one of the best ideas if everyone is going to be staying in one hotel. Check with the hotel a few months before your wedding to see if they can do this for you. Typically hotel shuttles have a limited radius in which they offer free or inexpensive transportation, so proximity to your wedding venue will be important.
Hiring transportation for your wedding guests may not be especially fun, however it is quite necessary. Safely transporting your friends and family is of paramount importance. Everyone will be so happy that you have handled their wedding transportation so they don’t have to.
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