Welcome To Atlanta........

Your invitations have been sent out and you get excited each time you open the mail to see which one of your beloved family or friends is coming to your wedding!  There is not much more to do for your wedding and you are looking forward to seeing all of your friends and family when the big weekend arrives.  By planes, trains or automobiles, your guests are spending money and time to support you and your fiance on what is probably the most important day of your life. 

Some couples get so busy with the wedding planning that they forget about accommodating the guests that will be traveling to their wedding.  Don't fret!!!  There are some great ways that you can welcome your guests and thank them for making the trip for your special day.  The most important thing you want to do is to block several rooms at a local hotel.  Usually, you can do this about 4-5 months out from the wedding date.  Most hotels offer a group rate or a special discount for blocking such a high volume of rooms.  When you are deciding on a location for the hotel, you will want to take into consideration distance, quality and affordability.  Pick a location that is close to your ceremony and reception venue(s) so that your guests do not have to travel far or risk getting lost.  Be sure you pick a hotel that is moderately priced that most people can afford; you can even select two different hotels for those with different taste. 

Atlanta is a great place to visit and there are so many activities your guests can do before and after the wedding festivities!  A really nice way to welcome your guests is to put together welcome baskets that are ready for them in their hotel rooms when they arrive (J. Harlow can do this for you in one of our packages:).  Include some relaxation/spa products, eatable goodies and refreshments.  Another crafty idea is to include a map of Atlanta and some brochures for local attractions like the Georgia Aquarium, Zoo Atlanta, The World of Coke and some Varsity Hats.  Try to include some great, trendy restaurants as well for those that are traveling without children and want to have a night out on the town.

These are just some ways you can welcome your guests and let them know that you appreciate their travel!!  Believe me, they won't forget it and will always remember your wedding weekend!