With a clear conscience can I expect my guests to travel 1 1/2 hours to wedding and then back, plus half and hour to reception? I obviously am making a day out of my wedding but should anyone else want to?
The wedding site is extraordinary, and reception a great deal!!!!!
Khrys
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Jan 23, 2005, 2:12 PM
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Ginam: I'm assuming that the 1.5 hours travel time is via vehicle and not airplane or other mode of transportation. That being the case, this would not be too great a distance to travel for a once in a lifetime event. The same would apply to the reception site provided it is within a half hours drive of the wedding location. Those whom are closer to you should not strongly object to the overall drive, although you may want to include mention of it in with your RSVP. A simple map with directions would be advised and appreciated by those less familiar with the area. This way each guest can determine for themselves without causing unnecessary conflicts. Good luck!
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Jan 23, 2005, 3:25 PM
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Dear Travel,
Just ask yourself how people would feel if you didn't invite them. Wouldn't they would wonder why? Invite everyone you can comfortably entertain and want to share your day with and they will let you know if the distance will be too far.
I'd drive that far for someone I cared about without thinking twice.
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Thank you so much, never been on here, I thought or hoped I'd get this answer BUT its actually 1.5 hours from home and then back again PLUS another half hour to reception, but the note would be good! Thanks again
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Ginam: I'm assuming that the 1.5 hours travel time is via vehicle and not airplane or other mode of transportation. That being the case, this would not be too great a distance to travel for a once in a lifetime event. The same would apply to the reception site provided it is within a half hours drive of the wedding location. Those whom are closer to you should not strongly object to the overall drive, although you may want to include mention of it in with your RSVP. A simple map with directions would be advised and appreciated by those less familiar with the area. This way each guest can determine for themselves without causing unnecessary conflicts. Good luck!
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Jan 23, 2005, 4:47 PM
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Gina:
I had a friend who got maried on the East coast, on the beach. It was a 2.5 hour drive for me and my two young children. I wasn't looking for ward to being in the car, alone with these two but the friend was a good one and we wanted to be there. We actually made a mini-vacation out of it for the three of us. We booked a hotel on the beach near the wedding venue and had a few fun days after the wedding. Perhpas, if your wedding is being held near somewhere that could be considered a vacation spot like a beach, amusement park, museum, or other places of interest, your guests might do the same. Check around and make suggestions if you can.
I do agree with our two experts here. Anyone who cares about you will travel. Those who won't...well...need I say more? Top Wedding Questions Forum Moderator - "Write your sorrows in the sand, your blessings in stone".
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Jan 24, 2005, 1:22 PM
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Weddings now at days are a big event. Brides aren't looking for distance they are choosing locations that they love. Allot of people will make a weekend of it.
Maybe give them some hotel options, and talk to the hotel about brunch options. It will be fun.
Travel to wedding/reception
With a clear conscience can I expect my guests to travel 1 1/2 hours to wedding and then back, plus half and hour to reception? I obviously am making a day out of my wedding but should anyone else want to? 
but the friend was a good one and we wanted to be there. We actually made a mini-vacation out of it for the three of us. We booked a hotel on the beach near the wedding venue and had a few fun days after the wedding. Perhpas, if your wedding is being held near somewhere that could be considered a vacation spot like a beach, amusement park, museum, or other places of interest, your guests might do the same. Check around and make suggestions if you can. 
