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Kate
Savvy June 2010

Do I need to provide transportation from the ceremony to reception?

Kate, on October 22, 2009 at 8:28 PM Posted in Planning 0 3

My fiance and I are getting married in downtown DC in June '10: the church and reception site are just 2.5 blocks apart. While we're providing transportation for our wedding party and our grandmothers (e.g. those who aren't physically able to make the walk), my family is convinced we need to provide a bus to transport people from the church to the reception. I think this is completely unnecessary, as 99% of our friends and family are in great health and, quite honestly, will probably love strolling leisurely from the church to the hotel so they can see a bit of the city and catch up with out-of-town relatives. We are encouraging our guests to park at the hotel and walk to the church, as the church only has street parking which will probably be tough to come by. Of course it's a drag that the church has no parking lot, but I am afraid that people will be completely annoyed if they get on a bus to go for a whopping 2 minute ride. Would love some help with this one!

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Latest activity by southerngirl, on October 22, 2009 at 11:09 PM
  • noel
    Devoted May 2010
    noel ·
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    For that distance I don't really see a necessity for transportation either. But maybe you could check with some of the guest if they won't mind the stroll. If the majority don't, then skip the bus. If they do, you should put it into consideration.

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  • Kate
    Savvy June 2010
    Kate ·
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    Thanks! Anyone else want to weigh in? I'd love a few more responses so that I can show several different opinions to my family. Smiley smile

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  • southerngirl
    Super December 2009
    southerngirl ·
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    I'm from the DC area and NO a bus for that distance would be a ridiculous waste of money. What you can maybe do to appease your mom is to put this walking distance on your wedding website and ask people who would like transportation to notify you. Then make sure to line up a few minivans or rent a commuter van from Enterprise or what not if there are really that many people requesting transportation.

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