So you’re getting married in a big city! Guest management should be a big priority for your destination wedding in London as the guests are what make the wedding a successful event. The majority of your guests will be flying overseas to celebrate your marriage so you’ll want to put a good amount of thought and consideration into their travel plans. For example you could do the following:

• Wedding website: Get a wedding website so your guests can log on to find up to date information regarding travel plans, hotels, venues, pre/post events, etc. Try Wedding Window
• Hotel options: London has over 500 hotels so list three to five hotels in different prices ranges they could stay in. If a transportation company will collect your guests on the wedding day, be sure to mention where the collection point will be as some guests may choose their hotel based on that.
• Airport to London:Furnish them with transportation options from Gatwick and Heathrow airport to central London. Options are black cabs, mini cabs, London Underground, the Heathrow Express, and the Gatwick Express. Provide them with websites and phone numbers for each.
• Welcome Bags: I always recommend compiling a ‘welcome bag’ for each hotel room.  As guests arrive they will be welcomed with a personalised bag of British goodies and a welcome note with useful information and contact details for getting around London. In this note you should put contact details for local cab companies, your favorite restaurants, how to use the Underground train system, and any information relating to the wedding, pre and post events. The key here is to make the trip as easy and hassle free for your guests while providing a “goodie bag” with the best of British goods, sweets, and souvenirs. Of course you’ll also want to incorporate your own personality and style into it.

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