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Destination or not?

Jessica, on October 31, 2019 at 3:18 PM Posted in Planning 0 4

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OK, so we both live in Florida and all of our family lives in 2 different states, therefore, if they were to come to our wedding they would all to pay for airfare, lodge, car rental, etc. RIGHT?

Well, we want to get married in Colorado- small, intimate wedding. What is the expected etiquette for this type of situation? (we are paying for the whole wedding ourselves) Does it fall under "destination" wedding when the whole family would have to travel whether we had it home or in Colorado? What should I offer to pay for? HELP.

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Latest activity by Jennifer, on November 1, 2019 at 12:03 PM

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Caytlyn · on October 31, 2019 at 3:22 PM
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If your guests have to travel more than two hours, it's a destination wedding. Whether it's in your home town in Florida or in Colorado. You're not responsible for any of their accommodations, but if it's in your budget, you could offer to help with a portion of the expenses.
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Andrea · on October 31, 2019 at 5:27 PM
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We didn't have to, but decided to pay for our families accommodations and airfare. We opted to not have a big reception, and instead have an intimate wedding.
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Tamika · on October 31, 2019 at 8:26 PM
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Can you do an all inclusive at a Venue with rooms in it that they can stay at?

We did a destination wedding and we had blocked rooms for them but they had to pay for everything it worked out. We just did a lot of favors for our appreciation that they came.
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Jennifer · on November 1, 2019 at 12:03 PM
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Similar boat. We live in Indiana, are moving to San Diego...have family in Indiana, Texas, South Carolina, Utah and New Mexico. We decided to do a destination wedding in Arizona because people have to travel no matter what. Due to certain family members being in poor health and financially unstable, we opted to rent a beautiful home for five at our venue. We will get ready at the house, walk out and get married along a creek. Surprisingly, many places offer such accommodations. This allowed us to, have an intimate wedding because all families will be meeting for the first time, a place to stay, get ready and reduce travel from ceremony to reception site. Not everyone will be able to stay there but at least 8 guests (bride and grooms family) will have a place to stay. We cannot afford to pay for everyone's travel/housing for the week. My assumption is that no one expects you to foot the bill for airfare, gas, lodging. Etc. If you have a family member who must be there and is struggling...then perhaps make accommodations for the select few that need help.
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