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Parking issue

Shelly, on January 18, 2020 at 8:33 PM Posted in Etiquette and Advice 0 6

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I’m getting married in historic downtown St. Augustine. Parking is pretty tough. Our venue offers a private parking lot to rent for the event. I believe most people will Uber due to drinking but I am renting spaces for the elderly people that I know would drive. My rehearsal dinner is also downtown. I don’t have the option to rent any spaces for that. Either guests will need to Uber/Lyft or pay for parking at a meter parking lot nearby. I am hoping that the lot will not be full. It is a Thursday night so I think it should be fine but IDK for sure. I don’t want to stress any guests out by not being able to find parking. I know if I can’t find a spot I get stressed out lol. So I can’t imagine how someone 80+ would feel. Should I put something on my website or the rehearsal invite to mention the parking situation ? Also, how would you word it? Is it rude for them to pay to park to get to the rehearsal dinner?

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Latest activity by KAREN, on January 24, 2020 at 12:42 PM

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Nicole · on January 18, 2020 at 8:39 PM
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I would definitely put something on the website about the parking, just so guests have a heads up. For the wedding, I'd probably just phrase it as, "If you are planning on driving yourself, we have a private parking lot located at ______ for the wedding." For the rehearsal guests (whom I assume are not all of your wedding guests), I'd probably include a details card with the rehearsal invitation. "Parking is limited around the restaurant. While there are a few meter parking spots available on a first-come, first-served basis, you may want to Uber or Lyft to the rehearsal dinner." I don't necessarily think it's rude to not cover parking for the rehearsal, but I definitely agree that you should pay for the private lot for the wedding itself.
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Shelly · on January 18, 2020 at 8:43 PM
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Thank you for the advice !
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Susan · on January 19, 2020 at 6:36 AM
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You could also put a couple of dollars worth of quarters in the welcome bags, if you’re doing that, so that people don’t have to feed the meters themselves, if that’s stressing you out. A cute little “the countdown is on!” sticker or some other fun saying could be added. You can also include some kind of language about “parking is tight. We encourage you to carpool”
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Sherry · on January 21, 2020 at 2:59 PM
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My cousin lives there and was married there. Definitely put something on your website and even your details card if you are having one. Parking is going to be an issue and she even had people just go home when they couldn't find anywhere to park. If possible, I would try to find a large parking lot close by, like a Walmart or grocery store for people to park at and arrange for a shuttle from there to your venue every 15 mins or so. Uber may even offer this service if you choose the XL service. Limo companies can also provide this.
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Andrea · on January 21, 2020 at 5:44 PM
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Sherry gave very valuable advice, I definitely agree
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KAREN · on January 24, 2020 at 12:42 PM
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I would definitely include a blurb on the invite (or an extra little sheet) like you would for a block of hotel rooms.

"Due to the limited parking, we were only able to reserve X amount of spots which are for our elderly guests. Anything else will be first come, first serve. All other guests will either need to find separate parking or use Uber/Lyft. Thank you so much!"
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