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C_Wachten

Question:How do you provide enough fun things for people to do at a destination wedding without over planning their schedules?

I am getting married in an area where NOBODY in my family is from. We are getting married on a Sunday night where people have off on Monday and we know that people are making a weekend vacation out of it. We'd like to make plans for people Saturday day as well as Saturday night and leave Sunday day open for people to sight see and rest before the big event. Do you think that is ok?

Asked by C_Wachten on 9/25/08 2 Answers»
C_Wachten

Answer:

That is really great advice. I'm totally going to break it out like that to let people choose. Thanks!

Answered by: C_Wachten on 9/27/08
wishuponastar

Answer:

I think if you provide a packet of information for each guest with a bunch of options they should be able to get around on their own.

Think in terms of who is coming and work with the local chamber of commerce to get brochures and things you can tuck in each packet.

Break it up or highlight things that are good for different age groups, so maybe there is a classical music concert or museum exhibit for the the older folks, while there might be some sporting events or more active activities for the longer folks.

If you provide enough choices they should be able to pick some things to amuse themselves.

Answered by: wishuponastar on 9/25/08
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