Guest Transportation Help

Don’t forget that Uber and lift are a thing! Logistically I don’t think it’s rude to provide transport if a large number of out of town guests are in one place! You could give other guests the option of getting to that hotel if they’d like to ride the bus... but they’d have to figure out transportation either way.

I think it would be impossible to limit the bus to only the guests staying at the specific hotel between the ceremony and the reception. I think you have 2 options...

1. Offer a shuttle to all guests between the set hotel, and the ceremony, and then back to the set hotel at the end of the night. I imagine the 50 people picked this hotel because you have a hotel block, it’s not your fault others opted for a different hotel, and they would still be welcome in the shuttle, they would just need to get to this particular hotel. The 55 person bus could make 2 trips, vs. 1 to get everyone there.

2. Offer shuttle service between the hotel and the ceremony, and then the reception and the hotel for the particular guests, but don’t offer the service between the ceremony and reception if you are going to include everyone.

What church and what hotel? I'm from DC!

I would have everyone meet at the hotel where the 50 guests and reception are. Have the shuttle make 2 trips (or more if necessary) to the ceremony site and back. It will give people an incentive to be on time as well.

If you’re trying to do this last minute and want a great option budget wise, rent a school bus! I’ve had a few friends do this for their wedding recently and it works out really well since it holds so many people! Good luck!

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Hello! Dahlgren Chapel at Georgetown and the Omni in Woodley Park

View Quoted Comment Omg I went to Georgetown! I'm so so jealous of anyone who gets married in that chapel! Every spring I would study in the quad with the cherry trees and fountain. So beautiful. It was under construction most of my time there.

Well...I guess even if a metro went to Gtown you wouldn't want them on it. I'd just try for Uber or maybe call a cab company?

PS can I be at your ceremony? Lol jk

Who's paying for the transportation? FMIL?

If his parents are paying for it then I would try and make it work. Tell all guests that there will be transportation to and from the hotel to the church. Since the hotel and church are in close proximity, have the bus make two runs if needed. So guests who are staying somewhere else can drive to the hotel for a pickup if they'd like.

If this is a service that you're expected to pay for then I would either not do it or find other services that may be cheaper like a pre paid Uber or Lyft and only offer it to guests staying at the hotel you reserved rooms at.

I wouldn't. What's wrong with traveling a whole 3 miles from church to reception? 3 miles is nothing. Many people have church ceremonies with reception venues that take a half hour to get to. I agree it would be waaayyyy too confusing after the ceremony to say no only guests at the reception hotel can use it. I say go with your original plan and let it work itself out. Obviously those at the hotels have already planned to figure out their transportation with 15 days to go..