Hello! I have searched through posts and haven't found this question asked: Our wedding budget is being used to take immediate family on a cruise. We have invited extended family (probably not many will come). Should we still put a welcome basket in guest's cabins? Do we give out favors at the reception? I am thinking to give nice bridesmaid and groomsman gifts and then gifts for our parents (that would be something for every immediate family member)but maybe this is not necessary since we are paying for their cruise?. Should I give "Welcome Baskets" to other family and friends that decide to come? Thank you for any help...I know it's a strange situation! rachbs
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Aug 15, 2008, 9:37 AM
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Dear Rachbs,
It is always nice to give "something" to your guests who pay for travel. The "something" isn't well defined. It is usually a wedding reception. Since the guests you are not paying for will be essentially paying to attend your wedding it is important to do something for them.
You are not obligated to pay for immediate family. But, you are obligated to pay for at least two days lodging of your attendants. This would be in addition to the typical gift you give them.
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Are you paying for all guests? I'm not clear on this. Thanks. Top Wedding Questions Forum Moderator - "Write your sorrows in the sand, your blessings in stone".
rachbs
Aug 15, 2008, 9:55 AM
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Sorry for the confusion! We are paying for lodging on the cruise for the following people: I have 2 sisters that are coming with their families. My sisters are bridesmaids and their children are flower girls and ring bearers. My parents (who are hosting) My fiance's brother and family (he is groomsman) My fiance's parents We all live in different parts of the country so they would have had to pay for airfare anyway. We are having a reception on board. It looks like some aunts & uncles might come: I should do something else special for them besides the reception? I don't want to do anything with food since we will be eating all week, and I don't want to do anything that will take up a lot of space in suitcases...Can I just give them a puzzle book and nice pencils? Any other ideas? Like I said before: the only way we can afford to pay for our family to come is if we cut back in other places So cheap is good!! I hope this makes a little bit more sense! Thanks again! Rachbs
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Aug 15, 2008, 2:21 PM
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You are actually being quite generous by paying for parents. You are also having a reception, so that is good. Other than that, the puzzle book idea is great! I'd be very happy with that.
Wedding cruise: still need welcome baskets?
