Guests Paying for Parking

No.

I would cover their parking.

I had to pay for parking in center city Philly when I attended a friend's wedding and stayed in the room block. I didn't think twice about it, but I'm used to urban hotels and wouldn't assume that would be free.

Nope. Don't do a hotel block. They can find their own accommodations and their own transportation.

Where I live, you have to pay for parking. I wouldn't dwell on it, and I wouldn't pay.

If it was your venue, that would be a different story.

I'm in Boston and I had the same problem. My wedding will be held at a hotel that has free event parking, but guests have to pay for overnight parking (discounted from the hotel's normal rate, and MUCH cheaper than other hotels in the city, but still not free). The only thing I could do was book a second block at a hotel about a 15-20 min drive away that has a much lower nightly rate as well as free parking so at least the guests have a choice.

I agree with @Sarah and @GymRat. I've always considered it standard to pay for parking at hotels and would not expect the bride and groom to cover it.

Hmm okay. Thanks you guys !

I think it's pretty standard to pay for parking at a hotel when you are staying there, so I wouldn't worry about it. Unless I'm misunderstanding this and your wedding is actually at the hotel, then it wouldn't be an issue.

I wouldn't stress about paying. It is kind to set a hotel block but ultimately weddings guests do have to figure out their own accommodations to come. We are offering a shuttle to and from the hotel so that may be something to look into but ultimately -- not necessary at all.

I agree with Gym rat if it was the venue then it would be different

We've always paid for our parking when attending other weddings. The local registry office only has paid parking. We have never expected the bride and groom to cover that cost.

It's not the venue. In fact it's within walking distance of the reception venue. But I'm providing a shuttle also since the ceremony is not as close and if people don't want to walk

No, it's not okay. You chose the venue, you chose the parking situation. Expecting guests to pay to park their cars to attend your wedding, while bringing you a substantial gift, will absolutely resonate with the majority. And remember, that's minute one of their wedding experience. You don't want them walking in feeling as though you saved money at their expense.

Please ignore the advice of anyone who tells you "It's your day, so you do you!", "If they don't want to pay, they shouldn't have attended your wedding", or "If they love you, they'll not only pay the fee, but they'll also leave a nice tip with the attendant."

I think there may be some confusion. OP is talking about parking at the hotel, not at the venue for the wedding.

In my city, most hotels charge for parking. Most between $25-40 per night. I would never expect a bride and groom to pay for my parking at the hotel I would be staying at.

Yes this is for the hotel. My venues have parking and there will be transportation for guests from the hotel

Ok, I think that's fine. I would never side-eye a bride/groom for not paying for my parking at a hotel I chose to stay at.

I think you're ok with letting it be OP. There are plenty of ways to save on hotel parking if your guests want to google it and look for alternatives. Most people understand that city hotels charge for parking. As a side note, a lot of hotels don't actually own their parking facilities and outsource them so this may be why you're having a difficult time negotiating with them. The hotel would likely have to pay for it out of pocket so to speak. See if you can get them to throw in breakfast instead.

I went to a wedding where I had to pay for parking at her venue it was so annoying because I was not expecting it and she didnt tell anyone. However that was the case for the Venue. If its the hotel sure I wouldnt mind paying for parking there especially since you will be having shuttles anyway.

If the hotel isn't your venue, I think it's OK to expect guests to cover their own parking.