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Travel distance

Makayla, on February 21, 2022 at 9:41 PM Posted in Etiquette and Advice 0 4

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I have a limited budget for my wedding and have been looking into air bnb as a venue option. I found a property I love and it has half of the things I need already there. The only problem is it is 5 hours from my house. Half of our guests will have to travel at least an hour and a half if we did it in our town so it’s already something people will be making a trip for. A decent chunk of our guest come from out of state as well. Is 5 hours too much? Our wedding party and possibly a few others would be able to stay at the property that night as well.

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Latest activity by Mark, on January 12, 2026 at 8:40 AM

Jm Sunshine · on February 21, 2022 at 10:57 PM
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The majority of Air BnBs do not allow parties/events, so I would make sure your wedding would be allowed. If so, are there any nearby hotel accommodations for any people that have to travel to get there?
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Michelle · on February 22, 2022 at 1:23 AM
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Aside from the fact that Airbnb and Vrbo don’t allow weddings. Guests typically attend from all over. You very rarely will have a wedding where only local (within 1 hour from the couple) guests attend. You are over thinking.
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Jacks · on February 22, 2022 at 2:46 AM
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I don't think Airbnb allows events at all. I think there's a liability issue.
For that distance though I would plan as though it were a destination wedding.
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Lily · on February 22, 2022 at 5:25 PM
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Five hours isn't necessarily too far, but important to consider it from the guests perspective and what that will mean for your guests. With a 1.5 hour drive, many of them could make a day trip out of it or just stay one night. With a five hour drive, many will have to spend probably two nights at the wedding location. You mention that some guests could potentially stay at the property, but are there hotels or other accommodations nearby for the rest of the guests? Is there an airport within a reasonable distance for those who are traveling from out of state (if they're flying in)? Are you OK with the fact that some people may not be able to attend because of the further distance? Child care issues, cost, work conflicts, etc could crop up for some people making it more difficult for people to carve out time to attend you wedding.
There is a lot of advice on these forums about doing what YOU want because it is YOUR day. That's not bad advice, just incomplete. Yes, it's your day and make decisions that are authentic to you and your fiance (and fit within your budget), but take into account how those decisions will affect the people you are hoping celebrate with you and understand that may mean you have to sacrifice some attendance.
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