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Destination Wedding Events - how many is too many?

Amanda, on June 25, 2020 at 10:29 AM Posted in Planning 0 7

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We're getting married in Cabo San Lucas, MX in June 2021 (*crossing my fingers that still happens! lol) and we're inquiring about various event options on over the wedding weekend as a "thank you" to our guests. But, I want to be thoughtful about how much time we're asking guests to spend with us/each other when this also might be a "vacation" for them, too. Note that of course, the events are optional.

Here's the tbd agenda:

Thursday (Arrival day *for most*)

• 6:30pm: "Welcome Cocktail" Party

Friday:

• 6:30pm: Wedding

Saturday:

• 5:00pm: Sunset Cruise

Sunday (Departure day *for most*)

So, what do you think? If you were a guest, would you want Saturday to relax and not have another event to attend, even if it were optional? Or would you think it's a nice mix of relaxing and activities/fun? Thanks, all!

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Latest activity by Sexypoodle, on June 25, 2020 at 2:24 PM

Legend June 2019
Melle · on June 25, 2020 at 10:39 AM
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I think what you have offered sounds nice !
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Savvy May 2022
Amanda · on June 25, 2020 at 10:55 AM
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Thank you, Melle! 🙂
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Dj Tanner · on June 25, 2020 at 11:46 AM
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I think it sounds great! There may be some guests that possibly might’ve had too much to drink the night before and might not want to go on a cruise, But I think if the option is on the table that might be good for the people that do you want to go.
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Master October 2020
Margaret · on June 25, 2020 at 11:58 AM
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The number of guests is up to you. How many people do you want to pay and entertain all three days? We're having a destination wedding as well in the Keys and opted to do a sunrise service to allow our guests to enjoy the afternoon of our wedding day doing what they want and the following day they're welcome to join for breakfast. We have about 50 invited and anticipate about 35 - 40
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Legend July 2019
MrsD · on June 25, 2020 at 12:40 PM
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I think what you have sounds great it still gives guests the time to relax and do other things if they want. If I flew somewhere for a wedding, I would appreciate getting to spend all weekend with other guests and the bride and groom.
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Savvy May 2022
Amanda · on June 25, 2020 at 1:07 PM
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Thanks, MsD! 🙂
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Master October 2021
Sexypoodle · on June 25, 2020 at 2:24 PM
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We’re having a destination wedding and are also hosting a weekend of events as a “thank you” to our guests. Our plans are similar to yours and also occurring over 3 days.
Friday (evening) = Pre-“I Do” party.
Saturday (evening) = The Wedding.Sunday (morning) = Thank You/Farewell Brunch.
Since Friday and Saturday are evening events, our guests still have the time to venture out on their own during the day. On Sunday most of our guests will probably leave, so we’re doing an early brunch. Of course, none of the events are mandatory. But it gives guests something organized to do and keeps them from having to spend additional money that weekend doing something else. Given that we’re having a destination wedding and hosting a weekend of events, that weighed heavily in our decision to postpone from this October to October 2021. Hoping to avoid a lot of the guidelines and limitations currently being put on gatherings (and also wait until all the newness of the virus is better under control).
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