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But let\u2019s be honest: it wouldn\u2019t be anywhere near as memorable if you didn’t have your closest...","datePublished":"2023-08-10","dateModified":"2023-08-10","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/equallywed.com\/author\/eweditors\/#Person","name":"Equally Wed","url":"https:\/\/equallywed.com\/author\/eweditors\/","identifier":3,"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/ca62cf123aaaf135c80b055249bacbda79de9226e11cdfcde6529bedf89683de?s=96&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/ca62cf123aaaf135c80b055249bacbda79de9226e11cdfcde6529bedf89683de?s=96&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Equally Wed","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"http:\/\/equallywed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/equally-wed-lgbtq-weddings-logo.jpg","url":"http:\/\/equallywed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/equally-wed-lgbtq-weddings-logo.jpg","width":218,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/equallywed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/help-your-wedding-guests.jpg","url":"https:\/\/equallywed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/help-your-wedding-guests.jpg","height":800,"width":1200},"url":"https:\/\/equallywed.com\/good-wedding-hosts-help-their-guests-heres-how-to-do-it\/","about":["Planning"],"wordCount":1061,"articleBody":"Your wedding is very much your special day. But let\u2019s be honest: it wouldn\u2019t be anywhere near as memorable if you didn’t have your closest friends and family there. While most people are thrilled to be invited to a wedding, it\u2019s worth keeping in mind that you\u2019re still asking them to take time out of their busy lives to attend and that there\u2019s very often a financial commitment, too.\u00a0As such, it\u2019s important that you\u2019re helping them as much as you can. You\u2019ll have a long list of things to organize for your big day, but don\u2019t forget that if you help your guests, then they\u2019ll help you to have a day that\u2019ll live long in the memory. So how do you do this? On this page, we\u2019ll run through everything you need to know.Create a Comprehensive Wedding WebsiteYour wedding website will have plenty of nice pictures of you and your loved one, and will also include some fun backstory information and other details of your romance. But it should also be extremely helpful for your guests. On your wedding website, it\u2019s important to outline all the key information that your guests will need to know, including where and when the wedding takes place, how to get there, and any other relevant details. Putting this information online will help you, too \u2014 it\u2019ll help to prevent many phone calls from guests with questions.Source Local HotelsIf you\u2019re only inviting people that live in your local area, then this step won\u2019t be necessary. But, if like most weddings, you\u2019re inviting people who are traveling from elsewhere, then it\u2019s essential that you help them with accommodation. If you\u2019re hosting a lot of people from out of town, then it\u2019ll be best to block-book a hotel. Your guests will pay for it (unless you\u2019re feeling generous!), but it\u2019ll still be much appreciated. Plus, this will make your life a lot easier too. It\u2019s much easier to arrange transport from a single hotel rather than twenty.\u00a0Plenty of NoticeYou have to be conscious of the fact that your invited guests will have other things going on in their life. As soon as you know what time you\u2019ll be getting married, send a \u2018Save the Date\u2019 notification. The formal invitations can come later, but by sending a note about when the wedding will be, you\u2019ll be helping them to get the date in their diaries. Ideally, you\u2019d give six months’ notice at a minimum.\u00a0Dress Code ExpectationsSome of your guests will have attended many weddings before and will have a strong idea of what to wear to the event. But others might need a little guidance. It\u2019s in your interests to ensure that everyone looks the part, because, well, those wedding photos will look all the more special if everyone\u2019s dressed appropriately. Plus, you\u2019ll be helping to decrease the chances that one of your guests feels uncomfortable; no one wants to be underdressed at a formal event. At the bare minimum, you should include a dress code, but you can also point your guests to websites that offer formalwear, such as Jovani. It\u2019s also recommended not to be too extravagant when it comes to your dress code unless you\u2019re sure that your guests can meet the requirements. Having everyone wear a tuxedo or a ball gown can be nice in theory, but you\u2019ll be asking a lot of work from your guests.\u00a0Make it Easy for them to RSVPIt\u2019ll be much easier for everyone involved if you allow your guests to RSVP online. While there\u2019s some charm in receiving RSVP notifications in the post, in reality, it just makes more work for everyone. Plus, if people have to hit the post office then you\u2019ll likely receive your RSVPs later than you\u2019d like, which can make organizing your wedding more difficult. You can include the RSVP link on your wedding website so everything is in one place.\u00a0Consider Booking TransfersYou\u2019re under no obligation to provide transport to and from your venue, but it can certainly be appreciated. This is especially the case if you\u2019re getting married out of town in a more rural location since taxis can be difficult to obtain out there. Aside from being convenient, booking a party bus to take your guests to and from your venue can have other benefits, too. For one thing, it\u2019ll ensure that everyone arrives on time, and it\u2019ll also give your guests a chance to get to know one another.\u00a0Introductory DrinksYou know that it\u2019ll be a great wedding. But it\u2019s good to get things started on the right foot. Hosting an introductory drinks (or a dinner) evening the night before the wedding is a fantastic opportunity to get people into the spirit of the occasion. Everyone will be excited for the wedding anyway, and this will give them an opportunity to fully enjoy the entire occasion. As well as the night before, make sure you have a welcome drink available before the reception. It puts everyone at ease and allows people to socialize.Food and Drink ConvenienceWedding days are long, so it\u2019s essential that you ensure your guests are well-fed and well-watered. You\u2019ll likely have access to whatever you want since you know who to talk to, but your guests? They won\u2019t know where to turn if they\u2019re thirsty or need a snack. It\u2019s best to have more food and drinks available for your guests than not. Plus, it\u2019ll keep the spirits of the day high. Nothing can kill an atmosphere quicker than hunger.Spend Time With EveryoneFinally, remember to go out of your way to spend time with everyone that comes to your wedding, including the guests on your partner\u2019s side. You\u2019ll have a lot of things to do throughout the day, and you\u2019ll probably naturally interact with everyone anyway, but it\u2019s best to make a special effort. You can tell them how happy you are that they\u2019re there, and they can tell you how fantastic you look. Win-win! Photo: Edward\u00a0Eyer"},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Good Wedding Hosts Help Their Guests: Here\u2019s How To Do It","item":"https:\/\/equallywed.com\/good-wedding-hosts-help-their-guests-heres-how-to-do-it\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]