8 CREATIVE IDEAS THROUGH WHICH YOU CAN REDUCE COST OF TRANSPORTATION OF WEDDING GUESTS

Transportation of wedding guests is an important aspect and part of wedding planning. It is a smart idea to plan about how your guests will get to and from the wedding venue. However, wedding transportation is costly.

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Outlined below are some creative ideas you can use to reduce the cost of wedding guest transportation.

1. CHOOSE A VENUE FOR THE CEREMONY THAT DOUBLES AS VENUE AND RECEPTION SPACE

Choosing a venue that doubles as both ceremonial and reception venues help cut the cost of transportation. It will help get rid of the cost of a vehicle that you had to hire to transport the guest. Several wedding venues serve both as a venue and reception space.

2. ARRANGE FOR SOME GUESTS TO TRAVEL WITH OTHER GUESTS IN THEIR CARS

Do you have a list of your guests? If not, make one and identify those who have cars. You can plead with them to help transport some of the guests to and from the wedding venue. They are your friends and will be willing to help you. This will also help reduce the cost of transportation.

3. CHOOSE ACCOMMODATIONS THAT ARE CLOSE TO YOUR VENUE

If where you and your guests are residing before the occasion is close to the venue, then you won’t have to book any vehicle as you can move to and from the venue.

4. YOU DON’T HAVE TO ORDER A VEHICLE FOR EVERYONE

Worrying about how your wedding guest will get to the venue is important, but hiring a vehicle for everyone is very costly. Hire cars to transport those you consider VIPs as well as your parents and close family members. Make sure every other person has a well-described address of the venue, so they don’t get lost.

5. HIRE A VEHICLE THAT CAN CARRY MANY GUESTS AT A TIME

Hiring a vehicle that can carry up to 50 or more guests at a time is advantageous as it reduces the number of rounds the vehicle will have to make. You can hire vehicles such as shuttle buses or limousines to save some cash.

6. EXPLORE YOUR OPTIONS

Don’t be so clingy to one particular transport company whose prices are too high just because you like it. Explore and make enquires about other transportation companies. You can as well seek the opinions of those who have used such services before; they may have great recommendations to offer.

7. NEGOTIATE

Most at times, people feel ashamed to negotiate prices, so they pay as demanded. Remember, we are trying to cut down costs. Therefore, negotiating the transportation cost with the transport agency is not a bad idea. Most transport agencies will be willing to adjust the prices, especially for events such as weddings.

8. MAKE ENQUIRIES ABOUT TRANSPORT AGENCIES AND BOOK AHEAD OF TIME

Check transportation agency websites months in advance. This will help you to compare and make your choice ahead of time. When you finally make a choice, it is essential to book ahead of time as this will be way cheaper than paying as though it were an emergency. It is also important to find out company policies ahead of time so that you are aware of all the fees they expect you to pay, such as cleaning, unscheduled stops.

It is imperative to have a plan with regards to transportation. This is to make sure everyone gets to and from the venue and on time. This way, you avoid the condition of paying a travel agency for extra time as well as guests arriving late for your big day.

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