I am having a wedding in a state park and the closest hotel is about 45 minutes away and only has 10 rooms! Would it be bad to ask my close family/friends to camp in tents or campers to attend my wedding. How do I write that into an invitation?
2007-09-06 13:37:47 · 19 answers · asked by Krysta 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
Yeah that's not really polite.
Talk with the state park and run a search of something other than your traditional hotel. Even places in the middle of nowhere offer fishing/hunting lodges or have bed and breakfasts that you can rent out.
Otherwise you are going to need to get a shuttle to and from the closest hotel that will hold them for the guests or something but expecting everybody to sleep on the ground in tents is not OK. And yes, you would be responsible for footing the bill on the transportation since you chose to make it neccessary instead of a personal choice.
2007-09-06 13:48:21 · answer #1 · answered by pspoptart 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I think this is fine if you really have your heart set on the location but you should expect many people to decline. At this point you have to decide what is more important to you, the location or the guests' comfort.
If your friends and family are the camping type there will be no problem, if they aren't they will just suck it up and deal if they want to be there or decline the invite.
Many people include a map and a list of hotels for accommodations with their invites. You can even make it a separate page or insert. On this you will need to specify the campgrounds and a company that rent campers near-by as the accommodations. Make sure you include some phone number they can call to get info about the area.
People won't be able to do their hair and make-up the way they normally would for a formal wedding so I assume you are going informal so make sure you also include attire.
Maybe describe the ceremony as "rugged" or "among nature" or something that lays out the camping theme.
Good luck, this might not be popular with many people but the people who do like it will remember it.
2007-09-06 14:43:25 · answer #2 · answered by az 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Is it really any different than a destination wedding? It's not rude to expect me to fly across (or out of ) the country.
People can make up their own minds about whether they want to fly to some resort or go camping if that is what is involved in the wedding. Be VERY upfront about the location, the lodging, the travel time. Mention reserved camping space on the lodging card. Put in some information about camping rentals for tents, etc.
And consider making it a more casual affair. Work the adventure into the theme. As someone mentioned, I probably wouldn't want to get all gussied up and then change in a tent.
2007-09-06 14:36:25 · answer #3 · answered by KR 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sorry . . . but yes, it is rude to expect one's guests to camp out. I am getting old, older by the minute. If I were one of your guests, I would decline your invitation. I would want a nice hotel room, with a nice bed, and a big TV, and a great shower. I am old, and I want my comforts, and I will not go camping for you, LOL.
But as long as your family is into camping, and you understand that many guests may decline your invitation . . . then I guess it is okay. You just have to be realistic about the fact that not many may decide to attend. It may end up being a smaller wedding than you originally planned.
I always recommend this site for wordings:
http://verseit.com/VerseIt_VerseChoices.cfm
In your situation, you will have to include a note with your invitation with information about the campground, etc.
2007-09-07 02:42:16 · answer #4 · answered by Suz123 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its NOT rude...all these crazy etiquette people...
How many people actually come and spend the night for a wedding?!? If they are from out of town or live 3+ hours away then they can find something close on their own terms if they don't want to camp. If its in a state park, I don't see it being so black tie elegant...so no worries. Give them a list of hotels within an hour of the site, and let them know of the option to camp if they WANT to spend the night. And, at the hotels you add, and the state park for camping...set up a group reservation where they set units aside for your wedding party. There is usually discounts and specials that will apply for wedding parties and groups. As for the invitation, you can print it on a separate piece of matching paper stating something like this:
Accommodations:
Hotel Nicey-nice
1/2/3 Bedroom Condos
Reservations: 555-555-5555
Distance: 42.6 miles
Motel Marriage
Standard Hotel
Reservations: 333-333-3333
Distance: 55.7 miles
State Park
RV/Tent
Reservations: 987-654-3211
Distance: On Site
2007-09-06 14:18:23 · answer #5 · answered by Katie B 3 · 3⤊ 2⤋
I'm not sure that I would call it rude. I would, however, call it odd.
You can pretty much bet that if I received a wedding invitation and they wanted me to camp out, I would have to be busy that day.
If you really want a lot of people to attend your wedding, you might want to rethink the location. There has to be a park or something that is a little closer to civilization.
2007-09-06 14:21:19 · answer #6 · answered by haleigh's mom 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yeah, that's very rude. Some people might not do well with camping. It's a lot to ask of someone. I would provide info on the nearest hotel. I would drive 45 minutes to the site, rather then camp out.
If I'm going to a wedding, I'm going to want to look my best. Spending the night at a campground and then shower (or maybe not) in a campground bathroom isn't going to cut it for me.
2007-09-06 13:58:09 · answer #7 · answered by Answer Girl 2007 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I don't think it would be rude at all... when i get married i want a Victorian garden theme with my guests also camping out... they would save money by not renting a hotel or the risk of driving after they had a few drinks or more
2007-09-07 06:52:40 · answer #8 · answered by itzmeturtle 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-10 02:32:09 · answer #9 · answered by nelson 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is a terrible idea. First guests shouldn't have to stay at a hotel 45 minutes away and no one should have to camp out. What are you thinking? If you want to marry in some remote out of the way place, do so, and then have a reception in a populated area where normal people can find accommodations within an easy drive or within the hotel so there is no drive. Do not make your guests suffer because you want to play Tarzan and Jane.
2007-09-06 14:04:29 · answer #10 · answered by dawnb 7 · 2⤊ 4⤋