List of financial responsibilities for destination wedding
We have decided to host a destination wedding in Las Vegas over Labor Day weekend next year. I have read many of the posts on this site, as well as other sites, but I haven't found exactly what I'm looking for, which is a list of ALL the costs that etiquette calls us to cover.
I know that we should pay for at least 2 nights lodging for all our attendants and their dates (we are planning to pay for 3 nights). However, are we expected to pay for the lodging of any other family members or guests?
Other than lodging, are we expected to pay for travel or food for our attendants? What about other guests?
I am also wondering about get-togethers in addition to the ceremony and reception. We want to make the whole weekend a time to hang out and have fun, but how much are we expected to pay for?
- If we decide to hold informal get-togethers at bars or restaurants, are we responsible for the costs?
- Should we be hosting and paying for a welcome and/or farewell get-together?
I would love to get a comprehensive list of our financial resonsibilites pertaining to a destination wedding as I really don't want to offend anyone.
Thank you!
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Etiquette Now
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Aug 20, 2008, 5:30 PM
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Dear LVbride,
You are only obligated to host (pay) the reception or some other gathering for your guests.
If you invite, you are host and thus are responsible for all costs. So, do not invite your guests to a "gathering" or you are obligated to pay.
All other costs are not yours. You know about the lodging issue. So, you are good to go.
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Is it considered "inviting" if we mention get-togethers (such as an activity that the guests would pay for themselves if they chose to attend) on our website?
Thanks
TWQadmin
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Aug 20, 2008, 6:00 PM
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Can you please list this as a new question? Thank you. Top Wedding Questions Forum Moderator - "Write your sorrows in the sand, your blessings in stone".
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List of financial responsibilities for destination wedding
