Peggy Post and OOTG
Lodging for Out-of-Town Guests
In general, out-of-town guests are expected to pay for their own lodging. It is a courtesy -- and certainly not obligatory -- for the bride and groom to take responsibility for finding or recommending lodging for out-of-town guests. But if yours is a large wedding and you expect the attendance of a good number of out-of-town guests, it's a smart idea to prereserve a block of rooms in a hotel; some hotels will even offer discount room rates if a minimum number is booked in a block. Some friends may offer to put up out-of-town guests at their homes. If so, it is up to you to make the best match so that all involved are comfortable with the arrangement. Then either you or the hosts can send the out-of-town guests the name, address, and telephone number of their host and hostess and directions to their home and let them know what to expect (whether their hosts have a pet, a swimming pool, children, and the like). Make sure the hosts are clear on the guests' arrival and departure dates and times. Remember to give a thank-you gift to those who are providing lodging.
In general, out-of-town guests are expected to pay for their own lodging. It is a courtesy -- and certainly not obligatory -- for the bride and groom to take responsibility for finding or recommending lodging for out-of-town guests. But if yours is a large wedding and you expect the attendance of a good number of out-of-town guests, it's a smart idea to prereserve a block of rooms in a hotel; some hotels will even offer discount room rates if a minimum number is booked in a block. Some friends may offer to put up out-of-town guests at their homes. If so, it is up to you to make the best match so that all involved are comfortable with the arrangement. Then either you or the hosts can send the out-of-town guests the name, address, and telephone number of their host and hostess and directions to their home and let them know what to expect (whether their hosts have a pet, a swimming pool, children, and the like). Make sure the hosts are clear on the guests' arrival and departure dates and times. Remember to give a thank-you gift to those who are providing lodging.
