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Accommodation dilemma

MillyMollie, 19 August, 2009 at 19:57 Posted on Planning 0 1

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I had this idea that I could hire a venue for a weekend where all accommodation was included so guests wouldn't have to pay. After hunting high and low it turns out this is sooo expensive but have found a lovely country house that can accommodate all my guest (only 45 as its a small wedding). There is no way we could afford it without asking guest to pay but the venue expects us to set the price although they will collect the money. Is it not a bit cheeky to ask for money which could be seen as a contribution towards the venue hire. The house is fantastic and guest would get three nights with all meals provided. How much should I ask, how could I word it? What do you think?

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Latest activity by 22tango, 19 August, 2009 at 20:24

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spinspinsugar · 19 August, 2009 at 20:05
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I don't think it's cheeky at all to ask for a contribution towards accommodation for the night, I think most guests would expect to pay something towards their stay anyway. I'm hiring out a hotel exclusively which would be very expensive if we were to pay for it ourselves, but our guests who are coming to the wedding and staying over will pay for their room/breakfast at a rate we decide, a bit like yours. We've opted for an amount which seems fair and affordable, but doesn't leave us out of pocket paying for the rest of the balance

I guess it depends on how much your venue is costing? Divide the cost by total of guests and see if that is a reasonable amount to ask your guests for 3 nights and food. It's all relative really, what one person thinks is reasonable another thinks is extortionate! Just give people plenty of notice, and state it clearly. Money is a funny issue with a lot of people, asking for it is tricky lol

Good luck!
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Beginner April 2010
22tango · 19 August, 2009 at 20:24
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Hi Millimollie

I think most people expect to pay something towards accommodation when they go to a wedding, unless they are local. therefore it wouldn't make that much of a difference. lalso seems like you have just close family and friends there so they should definitely understand,

you could always send a couple of feelers out with good friend's / family relatives whos opinion you trust and see what the reactions are.

best of luck!
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