A destination wedding is a wonderful way to get the wedding you want in a dream location for an affordable price. If
you're
considering this modern nuptial trend, you have many choices in lodging for you and your guests. But one of the most overlooked destination wedding hotel choices is also one of the best: a bed-and
-
breakfast hotel.
Why should you choose a bed-and-breakfast instead of a traditional hotel or resort? Here are four of the biggest reasons.
1. Everyone Interacts More
When your guests all stay at a large hotel or resort, they may not see each other even in passing. When people have traveled a long distance to come to your wedding and they
don't
know anyone else, they often want to hang out with other friends and family. But coordinating a group staying in separate locations and working on different schedules is a challenge.
A smaller hotel, such as a bed-and-breakfast, keeps everyone together much more easily. Guests can sit around the fire in the shared living room or have breakfast together around one table. This closeness builds community and helps keep everyone entertained. It is also great for wedding parties who are good friends who want to catch up, but also for groups who need to break the ice.
2. They Can Experience a Homey Feel
Do you want to create a cozy, warm experience even though you're in a strange city or state? Bed-and-breakfast inns are often designed specifically to feel like you're staying in someone's well-appointed and luxurious home. Hotels, on the other hand, are often cookie-cutter experiences with impersonal staff and common amenities.
Because they are highly individualized, you can generally find a bed-and-breakfast location that suits your guests' style and personality so they have a more enjoyable time. Work with the owner to tailor their experience as well.
3. Everything They Need Is There
Guests traveling for a wedding weekend often do not know the area, and they can be very busy with wedding events. So everyone will appreciate having as much under one roof as possible.
As evidenced by its name, a bed-and-breakfast hotel provides not only a place to sleep but also at least part of your food needs each day. Many bed-and-breakfast owners even provide additional meals for their guests - which makes them the perfect venue for a group get-together, bridal shower, or rehearsal dinner.
In addition to some or all of your dining requirements
being met
, many B&B owners can help with laundry needs, special dietary restrictions, evening entertainment, recommendations for activities, and even things like borrowed bicycles or outdoor gear. Often, you just need to ask.
4. Hosts Are Local
Aside from the cozy venue, bed-and-breakfast lodging's big asset is often its local host. Unlike many hotels' commuting employees, B&B owners generally live in and run their B&B hotel themselves.
This makes them one of the best sources of information and assistance
you'll
find in any unfamiliar location. You can ask hosts about everything from where to find a good urgent care facility when someone hurts themselves to what is the favorite local brewery. The result will be a more authentic experience and a more reliable recommendation than anything
you'll
find on the internet.
Ready to look at a bed-and-breakfast hotel at your wedding destination? For any couple considering the luxurious and scenic Mississippi Gulf Coast, start by talking with the knowledgeable hosts of
Bed, Breakfast and Beyond
today. Our prime location and comfortable inn will take care of all your practical needs and add just the personal touch
you're
looking for at your nuptials. Call today to learn more.
