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Hosting Out-of-Town Wedding Guests with Thoughtful Planning

The bride and groom pour champagne for their out-of-town wedding guests in Spain.
Photo: Still Miracle Photography

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By: Sarah Campbell

An invitation peeking out of the mailbox is a prelude of things to come. As out-of-town invites make travel plans, make their visit memorable with a little planning.

Continue scrolling for all the tips on hosting out-of-town wedding guests with thoughtful planning.

Start With Comfortable, Convenient Accommodations

The bride and groom host out-of-town wedding guests at a villa in Lake Como, Italy.
Photo: Bottega 53

Locate several convenient hotels or inns in a number of price ranges to give your guests options to suit their needs. Most hotels and inns have special wedding package rates for the number of rooms that you can guarantee. Upscale Wedding Guest Accommodations In & Around Houston.

Making Getting Around Easy for Your Guests

The couple gift their out-of-town wedding guests with welcome bags.
Photo: Bottega 53

Arrange for transportation from the airport or ceremony and reception so guests will not have to navigate their way in a strange town and greet guests at the hotel with gift baskets or bags of local treats with a handwritten welcoming note.

Plan One Extra Moment Together

The two groom's hold hands outside a Houston reception where they are hosting their rehearsal dinner.
Photo: Manuel Ayala Photography | Venue: Brenner’s on the Bayou | Grooms’ Suite + Guest Accommodations: The Laura Hotel, Autograph Collection | Wedding Bands: Deutsch Fine Jewelry

If it is a weekend wedding, arrange special outings or a brunch on the day after the wedding.

These touches will go a long way in making your guests feel welcome and thank them for the effort they’ve made to be part of your special day.

“Hosting Out-of-Town Wedding Guests with Thoughtful Planning” Venue: Brenner’s on the Bayou | Grooms’ Suite + Guest Accommodations: The Laura Hotel, Autograph Collection | Wedding Bands: Deutsch Fine Jewelry

Contributing Photographers- Still Miracle Photography / Bottega 53 / Manuel Ayala Photography

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