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Tips for Saving Out of Town Wedding Guests Money
(ARA) - When planning a wedding, it's important to keep your
guests' finances in mind, especially the ones who are traveling
from out of town. The cost of traveling and attending a wedding
can be significant, but there are some small steps you can take
to make your guests' stay easier on them and their pocketbook.
"Weddings are an exciting time for everyone. When preparing for
a wedding, out of town guests can feel overwhelmed, but the
happy couple can take steps to make participating in the wedding
easy and affordable," says Jenny Heger, account manager for
AmericInn. "I've worked with couples planning weddings before
and planning ahead shows your guests you care."
Here are some thoughts to ease travel costs for out of town
wedding guests:
* Hotel
Choose an affordable hotel located near the site of the wedding
or reception. Guests will then have an easy time finding their
way to the big event. Guests are sure to appreciate amenities
included in their stay, such as pool use, a complimentary
breakfast and free Internet access. A hotel is also a refuge
from all the wedding activities and can be a place of
relaxation. Make sure the one you choose is quiet and well
managed. For example, AmericInn hotels are built with AmericInn
SoundGuard construction, which reduces sounds and vibrations.
* Dining
Eating is something that can be fun when your guests travel to a
new town, but as they flip through the local directory they
might be overwhelmed by the large number of options. One useful
item for out of town guests is a list of local restaurants that
you enjoy including a general description of food and menu
prices. Choose low to mid level restaurants and consider
providing coupons to any local favorites. As a thank you gift,
you could even provide a small gift certificate to help with the
bill and show your appreciation to them for traveling to your
wedding.
* Transportation
Providing out of town guests with numbers to rental companies
can help save them time and frustration. Some companies give
coupons for groups traveling to a celebration, so consider
talking to the company prior to the event. And don't forget
about public transportation! Providing bus, cab, train and
subway information can save time and money for guests.
* Activities
Traveling for a wedding is in fact a vacation, so guests might
want to enjoy some other activities in your area. Why not make a
list of fun and interesting activities so they can get a true
sense of your hometown? Free parks and museums provide some of
the best of local culture and are budget friendly.
* Keeping it Close
After coming all the way to your wedding, guests don't want to
have to travel all around town, potentially getting lost. When
choosing a hotel and suggesting restaurants and activities, try
to keep these locations relatively close. Sometimes a simple
walk through town to a local café is the perfect option.
"Providing affordable ideas and suggestions can go a long way
for many guests who are stuck with choosing whether to come to
an important family event and maybe not being able to afford it.
These ideas not only show you care, but ensure everyone is able
to participate in your big day," adds Heger.
For more information about AmericInn hotels, visit
AmericInn Hotels.
Courtesy of ARAcontent 
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