State park wedding

It is poor etiquette to have your guests pay for anything, to include parking. However, if you absolutely cannot afford it then be sure your guests know beforehand so they are not taken by surprise.

I think I would try to cut back elsewhere in order to afford to pay for their parking

I think if that's their only option for parking, then it's probably best to find a way to be able to cover it for them. That being said, I agree with the above saying that if it's absolutely not even close to possible to find a way then you ****% need to let people know ahead of time.

Is there someone you can contact to see about a group rate for your guests? It is poor etiquette to ask your guests to pay for things when attending a hosted event. I would try to see about a group rate and cover that cost. Try to cut corners elsewhere if needed.

View Quoted Comment It’s just not doable. Everything else is covered and lay for there are no extra funds for a shuttle bus. Even if there was how would that work ? They go to the ceremony the bus waits and takes them 15 mins up to the reception spot. And if they want to leave then what ?


I think I’m just gonna have them pay their way in. But they will be told about it via the website and Facebook event page I made for it

You cover the bill for everyone or find a different venue.

View Quoted Comment Yeah that’s just not happening with 89 days left

View Quoted Comment I meant work with the park to see if you can get a discounted group rate on each individual car coming to your wedding since you're having everyone drive there on their own (which is totally fine). Kind of like when you call ahead and get discounted group rates for a baseball game or a museum.


You cover the cost up front (or pay after the fact, depending on how you work it out with the park) and then have your guests tell the parking attendant they are guests of your wedding so they can be let thru. I didn't mean get a bus to transport everyone. I hope that makes sense. I am almost certain that if you explain the situation to them, they will work with you on the parking costs for your guests. It doesn't hurt to ask!

It is poor etiquette to have your guests come out for pocket when attending a hosted event. That being said, it doesn't seem like you have many options since you're pretty close to your date. I think you should at least try and get a discount on parking with the park, the worst that can happen is they so no. The best that can happen is they comp the parking or give you a really good rate.


Worst case, if you're really pushing to have your guests pay for parking, please make sure that is CLEARLY indicated somewhere. Whether on your invite, details card, wedding website, or word of mouth so your guests are not blind sighted.

View Quoted Comment Yes!! That makes more sense I was confused at first. Thank you. I’ll call the park and see what they do for events such as that.