What are we responsible to pay for with respect to our attendants?
Hello,
My fiancé and I have decided to get married down south in a year and a half. Our plan is to stay at an all-inclusive resort and invite all of our family and friends to attend (if they can afford to). We are hoping that with this much advance notice a number of people will be able to attend (but of course we understand if some can't).
From what I understand, we are not responsible for paying for our guest's travel or stay, but we are responsible for paying for the stay of our attendants (we have 8 of them - 4 each) . . . my question is, if the majority of people will stay for a week and do the all inclusive package, are we responsible for paying for their entire week's stay (everything but the flight)? Or do we just pay for two days & nights worth? Or do we somehow separate the cost of the room from the food, drinks, etc. and just pay for the room?
Haha I have no idea! I really want to do the proper thing but, at the same time, our budget is pretty small! :s
Thank you in advance for your help! :)
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Re: What are we responsible to pay for with respect to our attendants?
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Dear Bluehippo,
That is a lot of attendants. Unless yours is formal, you don't need this many. But, if you have already asked them, it is too late to change your plans now.
There is no polite way to subtract out the cost of the room. So, you would be responsible for at least two night's stay. Three would be even better since it is a destination wedding.
You are also responsible for any 'day fees' for those guests not staying in your resort who attend your wedding. No guest should ever have to pay to attend a wedding. So be very careful in your planning.
What are we responsible to pay for with respect to our attendants?
