Elderly guest transportation

Can you rent a mini van for them or something ? Or just tell them I really want you to come can you help give me an idea how to help you or tell them if needed to have someone to drive to just let you know and you would be more than happy to invite them too

I'm having similar situation. My FH has older parents and older uncles and I have some older family members that either don't drive or don't like to drive at night or too far, so the best solution is to hire a car service to pick up everyone and then have them driven back.

Ill have to look into the car for hire, they all live in a pretty rural area, so I'm not sure what that would cost or even if something would be available.

Maybe the car/limo service could pull double duty. They usually have a minimum number of hours anyway. Have them p/up the guests and deliver them to the venue, then p/up you and your bridesmaids!

Hire one driver with a van to go and pick them up- ask a nearby retirement residence who they recommend. They often hire drivers for day trips for seniors and the would likely be free for a Saturday night.

I would just address the envelope to them specifically and let them know you will arrange for an driving escort for them.

I would also look into a car or a driver for hire if that is available in your area.

We are not doing a limo or any car service for the bridal party since everything is in the same location. I will have bus transport to/from the hotel, but that would still require them to drive to the hotel, which is the same distance.. But on the positive if they stay at the hotel they won't have to drive at night.

Offending them is another concern of mine. My great-aunt is 93, very healthy and very independent. But. Her eyesight isnt the best, and she would have to drive to an unknown location in the woods.

Good tip about checking in with nursing homes.

If you're having transportation to/from the hotel, would they be offended if you offered to help pay for them to stay in a hotel? It might end up being just as cost efficient as you hiring a van to pick each of them up individually and then you don't have to worry about them driving at night or getting lost finding your venue.

Or, another option might be; do any of your bridesmaids or groomsmen have siblings that are old enough to drive but aren't attending the wedding? We when were 21, we used to give $10/ hour to my friend's 18 year old brother to drive us around to bars. Maybe you have someone like that that would be wiling to go pick your relatives up and drop them back off at a reasonable price? That way at least at least it's someone you know and it wouldn't be as expensive as a transportation company.

They're adults. Ask them if they want you to provide transportation. If they say no, you shouldn't be vetoing that decision. A plus one means they can bring who they want. If you're deciding who they should bring, it's not a plus one.