Wedding guests from out-of-town... They have traveled for hours by land or air. They left behind the comforts of home to come and witness one of the most important days of your life - your wedding day. What a profoundly special gift these guests represent. An out-of-town guest could have graciously declined your wedding invitation and simply sent a pair of candlesticks and a letter of congratulation to you and your fiancee. But they didn't. They traveled the distance for you! Obviously, they care about you. Now, it is your turn to show you care about them. As you consider the out-of-town guests on your invitation list, think about how you can pamper them. If you create a plan well in advance, when the rush of wedding festivities arrive, you will have confidence that your out-of-towners are being looked after and pampered in a sweet way. Five Ways To Pamper Wedding Guests From Out-of-Town 1. Create small welcome baskets. Create small welcome baskets that can be in your guest's hotel room(s) when they arrive. Include a note welcoming them. Have a friend or family member deliver the baskets to the hotel. 2. Assign a friend or family member to adopt an out-of-town guest for the weekend. Assign a friend or family member that is gifted with a warm and friendly personality to adopt the traveling guest for the weekend. 3. Invite your out-of-towners to the pre and post unofficial wedding gatherings. Invite your out of town guests to the pre and post unofficial wedding gatherings (if appropriate) or have a friend arrange special gatherings for the traveling guests. 4. Arrange a hospitality suite. Arrange a hospitality suite. If there are several of your guests staying at the hotel, arrange a hospitality suite for them or a get together at a nearby restaurant or home. 5. Appoint a hospitality co-ordinator for out-of-town guests. Appoint a friend with the gifts of organization and hospitalty to serve as a co-ordinator for the out-of-town guests. If guests are flying in from out of town, this person can co-ordinate trips to and from the airport. These are just a few ideas. Use your imagination, enlist the help of a few volunteers, and you will feel great knowing that you went the extra mile for your out-of-town guests. Isn't it wonderful to know that someone cared enough to sacrifice an entire weekend to share in your happiness? In the rush of all the wedding festivities don't forget to tell them how much you appreciate them! 2006 Kathi Dameron, Kathi Dameron and Associates Note To Publishers: You are invited to share this article through your ezine, website or print publication provided you publish this article in its entirety and include the copyright statement, bio information, active website links and contact information for Kathi Dameron and Associates as provided in the resource section at the bottom of the article. |
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