How to Save Money on Guest Lodging for Your Wedding

Many of your guests may be coming from out of town. Whether you provide for them or not, you will still want to save money on guest lodging for your wedding. With a little planning in advance you can save a remarkable amount of money on lodging. We have assembled a list of ideas that can help you achieve this task with as little stress as possible.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Computer with Internet access
• Telephone

1. Determine how many guests will need to have commercial lodging facilities so that you may be able to take advantage of bulk rates. Many hotels offer special discounts for wedding parties and will even provide a room for the bride and groom at no cost.
2. Motel and hotel rates can vary widely. Motels tend to be smaller and although they offer less in the way of services, they can save you a great deal of money on lodging for your wedding guests.
3. Check on Bed & Breakfast facilities. They can offer reduced rates for groups and are often cheaper without group rates. If one of these facilities has just recently gone into business they may be willing to offer special rates just to get your business.

Tips & Warnings

• If you are footing the bill for this service you will save money on guest lodging by learning what services may be billed after the event.
• Make sure that your guests are aware of these services as well, and ask them to either pay for them themselves at the time the services are used or ask them not use these services.
• Tell your guests what they are responsible for paying. Clarification is the best way to avoid a large check-out bill.

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