What is wedding etiquette for out of town guests?
You’ve been invited to a wedding, but don’t live in the same city or state as the couple getting married. Following a few etiquette tips will make it easier for you to plan your trip, and can help to get the couple’s plans for the wedding and reception organized.Responding to the InvitationIn many cases, the bride and groom will send out invitations to out of town guests a few weeks sooner than sending invitations for local wedding guests. This will give you more time to plan your trip, i.e. taking time off work or getting the kids out of school if necessary–so, it’s ideal to respond to an invitation no more than three days after receiving it if possible.LodgingEtiquette suggests that wedding guests who are coming from out of town should be responsible for their own lodging. While it is not the bride and groom’s obligation to pay for hotel rooms or travel accommodations, if a large number of friends and loved ones will be attending the wedding from out of town, a group of rooms at a h
