THE DESTINATION GUEST

Information packs for your wedding in Italy

Your wedding guests are the most important people in your life. They will be there to witness one of the most memorable moments of your lives and celebrate with you afterward. For couples celebrating their marriage in Italy and have invite guests from all over the globe will have “Destination Guests”. It is not a common term, but that is precisely what they are. Why not make the experience even more exceptional for those that travel the distance to be part of your special day?

Welcome cocktail party in the heart of Florence

There are many unique touches that let your guests know how much they mean to you. Prior to your wedding, it might be a good idea to create a wedding website that they can go to for specific information about what to expect:

1. Give as much detail as you can to minimize the amount of research they need to do to plan their trip.
2. List a few guest hotels in different price ranges so they can choose which one will be the best fit. Remember you will be paying for their transport back to this hotel on the day so keep it close to your venue.
3.  List local airports, shuttle services and rental cars.
4. Add a downloadable map on the site so they can visually see where they need to go prior to their arrival.
5. Invite them to other events (wine tasting, pizza party or a vespa tour!) let them know if there is any expence involved so they can decide if they want to take part.

Tell your guests about your website on an enclosure card that is sent with your invitation. They will be sure to visit it when they know most of the work has been done for them.

Welcome bag full of goodies!

Welcome bags are a pleasant greeting for weary travelers.

Make sure your guests tell you where they are staying so you can drop the bags off at the front desk to be delivered prior to their arrival (along with tip money) and they will be delighted to know that you thought of them. If you plan on a welcome event, you can give them out there instead. Fun things to include would be area guides that show places they can go and things they can do, a wedding celebration itinerary, bottled water, local foods, sun block, flip flops, fresh fruit, chapstick or any other item that reflects your destination or theme.

Another thoughtful idea is to have an on-site babysitting service available for guests that traveled with their family. That way, the adults can enjoy your wedding and the children will have fun too!

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Flip flops

What a great way for you to treat your guests to a little TLC at your reception. More and more brides are supplying a basket or two of flip flops for their guests to kick off their heels and head to the dance floor.

A basket of pashminas to snuggle up in as the sun goes down.

Recently we have been placing these on the backs of guests chairs, but I love the help yourself basket!

 Be certain to make personal contact with each guest that traveled to your wedding at the reception or even welcome them as a group prior to the toasts. Mention your gratitude for their travels in their Thank You note as well. Your Destination Guests will always remember the care and attention you gave them long after your wedding.