Whether you’re getting married in a tiny town or a huge city, out-of-town wedding guests can find fun things to do while they wait for the big event. Some guests hop on a plane, traveling across the country knowing nothing about your area. It’s a great idea to create a city and activity guide for guests so they have an idea of how to occupy their time instead of just sitting in a hotel room all day watching cable.
Build a Wedding Website
Before you even start to list exciting things to do and see, set up a wedding website where everyone can access this information easily. This is a place where you can even put links to the events you list or place maps so people can easily find their way around your area. Set up a Frequently Asked Questions page where you answer anything and everything guests might need to know. From where to attend church the morning after your wedding to where to get a great taco, you can list it all. A website is the perfect place for guests to check again and again as they plan out their mini-vacation to see you get married and have a little fun on the side.
Local Events
Find events for guests to attend. Often these events are posted on city websites, as well as official Facebook pages under the Events section, or on community forums. Springtime often boasts many arts and crafts festivals, summer brings city pool parties, fall is filled with pumpkin-themed activities, and winter often brings holiday festivals and snowy activities to the fo...