Valet Parking at Reception Site
This is a thread that was started in our old BlissWeddings.com forums by SkyeCPHT on 01/27/2004.
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posted by SkyeCPHT
Hello all ... this is my first post! Okay here's my situation. We are having a very very small wedding (50 people, maybe less) on a very tight budget ($6000), and are having the reception at our favorite restaurant in downtown Philadelphia. The restaurant offers a valet service that we can pay for for our guests, for $15 per car. There are many other options for parking in downtown Philly; there's the metered parking on the street, and several parking garages within a block or two. We've already had to opt for a dry reception to keep costs down. Are we required by etiquette to pay for the valet parking for our guests?
cristin
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posted by Ekaaj
I am not an expert on this subject, but my first thought would be no, it's not necessary to pay for valet parking for your guests. Usually, guests are responsible for their own transportation anyway, and if you are on a tight budget, I don't see why you should have to pay an extra $15 for each car. You could, however, let guests know where to park by putting an enclosure in the invitation that states where the reception is, and the various options for parking.
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posted by feb-bride
Sasha posted on this quite awhile ago. She said that if you choose a reception site that charges for parking, you should cover the parking costs for your guests.
However, since valet parking is not the only option that your guests will have, I don't think you are required to pay the $15 per car. I would make sure you notify your guests - in advance - of their parking options. You could do this by adding an insert to your invitations or by calling/e-mailing them.
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posted by SkyeCPHT
Thank you both so much! My mom had suggested the same thing that you both suggested -- to put something in with the invitation about their options for parking. I think that's the way I'm leaning right now. Thanks so much for your input!!
cristin
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posted by Marge129
In my opinion, I would let the guests pay for the valet parking if they choose to use it. It sounds like there are plenty of other options for parking around the area if they don't want to pay for it.
Marge
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posted by jegallan
Let's put it this way - I would rather give my guests a glass of wine each (you could order a $40 bottle for 6 people or a $30 bottle for 4 people) then pay $15 for parking per couple.
I wouldn't expect parking to be paid for if there were other options available.
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