I want to have a destination wedding in North Carolina which is 6 hours from my hometown. There would be 2 large beach houses rented out for all the guests to stay in from Thursday to Sunday, with the wedding being on Saturday evening. Do you think a 6 hour drive is asking to much from people for a 4 day weekend in the summer? What if there was a bus rented for those who can't/won't drive? Our guest list includes about 70-75 close family, friends, and kids.
2006-08-08 02:08:36 · 29 answers · asked by plenymo 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
Just to be clear, we both come from large families - our immediate family alone will include about 25 people.
2006-08-08 04:48:34 · update #1
It is too far for the old folk, who are the ones who enjoy a wedding the most. They will remember your occasion proudly and tell all their neighbours and friends how beautiful you looked, what they had to eat, how uncle Jack had too much beer, etc etc. Why don't you ask a few of the older ones if the journey would be OK for them.
2006-08-08 02:47:10 · answer #1 · answered by XT rider 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The destination weddings I have heard of almost always involved much smaller groups - maybe 25 of the closest family and friends. It's your wedding and you can do what you want, but I have a feeling you might not get a huge turnout from your guest list. (Unless everyone has lots of disposible income.)
A 6 hour drive is a long distance, but considering that people are marrying with family all over the country (heck, the WORLD), it isn't the worst thing I've heard of. I would talk to your guest list many months ahead of time to feel people out. If you a lot of people seem to not be able to make it, you might want to shrink the size of the wedding and have a large reception back home a couple weeks later.
(The bus is a good idea, by the way, assuming you are paying for it.)
2006-08-08 04:24:23 · answer #2 · answered by Church Music Girl 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think that a lot for driving I had to drive 10 hours for the cousins wedding that was about 3 months ago and also her wedding was placed for a 4 day weekend it was really fun because she had wedding game throughout the first two days and the three day was the wedding and reception and the last day was family time ...all the friends and other gust left and it was only family that stayed so we could catch up and all that good stuff because most of us haven't seen each other and YEARS!!! Also I went to a wedding where the grooms side lived in the same area and they rented three fancy buses to take people down to the brides hometown to get married which was about 6 hours away SO I think you should go for it it your wedding day and a destination wedding is great! Good Luck! Have an Amazing Wedding Day!
2016-03-27 03:36:19 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No I don't think its to long to drive at all, I am sure the people you are inviting are obviously your close family and friends witch means that they want to be there to witness your marriage and would not miss it for the world.
Plus it is awesome that you are renting out 2 beach houses for the guests to stay, so not only do they get to be there for the beautiful ceremony but then afterwards they can relax on a beautiful beach atmosphere, what a weekend! Congratulations on your soon to be marriage.
2006-08-08 02:18:33 · answer #4 · answered by Thandie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I dont think that 6 hours to too much to ask. Especially since you are footing the bill for a place for everyone to stay! I would "feel" the water as to what friends and relatives say about the drive before you open your wallet and pay for a bus.
2006-08-08 02:15:14 · answer #5 · answered by kimberleibenton 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well...I guess that would depend on how close they are to you. I really don't think that's asking too much at all, and actually sounds kind of fun to have a 4-day week in beach houses. I'm sure you probably will have some that won't attend for whatever reason, but that would be their loss.
2006-08-08 02:14:11 · answer #6 · answered by Sunidaze 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YESSSSSSSSSSSS
Don't you know weddings are for your guests and family primarily. Make it memorable but not by forcing people on
a trek though the wilderness to attend then entrapping them for four days ... good grief !!!
Have you never heard "Less is more" ? Not even the desert wandering Bedouin tribes pull off weddings like that? Are you Muslim? Are you serious?
A funeral I can see, a Wake, and burial, but a wedding?
2006-08-08 03:33:11 · answer #7 · answered by B'klyn Barracuda 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it's close family, I'd say it's not asking too much, but try to understand that some of them might not be willing to make that trip, or they may not be able to stay the whole weekend. Make sure you do have boarding for everyone, and offering tansportation is a nice gesture.
2006-08-08 02:14:22 · answer #8 · answered by Robin J. Sky 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some people fly half way around the world for a wedding. Many have elaborate weddings in the caribean. I think the bus is a great idea.
Go for it!
2006-08-08 02:34:56 · answer #9 · answered by Think.for.your.self 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No it's not too far...this is your wedding (and hopefully you will only have one wedding in your lifetime)
I flew to the other side of the world to be a bridesmaid for my cousin and all my family flew too. 6 hours for 4 days is nothing.
Do it, enjoy it. It sound like it's going to be an awesome wedding.
2006-08-08 20:00:34 · answer #10 · answered by whwt_1977 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋