6 Wedding Day Parking Problems Solved With a Charter Bus

Does your planned wedding venue have parking issues? Many couples who want to say I do in a nontraditional setting find themselves battling an unexpected wedding challenge: parking problems for themselves and their guests.

If you're in this boat, you can easily solve your parking obstacles with a charter bus rental. How can a charter bus be the one-stop solution to parking woes? Here are six common parking problems it will eliminate.

1. Limited Parking

Nontraditional wedding locations may come with little or no plan at all for how to park your guests' cars. Want to get married in your friend's beautiful backyard? A single driveway and no on-street parking could kill that idea quickly. And if you could have used that ideal location for free, your whole wedding planning could take a hit.

Downtown city venues will also often have few arrangements for parking, especially if they aren't normally used to host parties. So if your favorite microbrewery's picturesque rooftop would be the perfect spot to exchange vows, you may need to make your own arrangements, like a charter bus, to get guests there and back.

2. Expensive Parking

What if your location has parking available, but it's going to cost you and your guests a pretty penny? Unfortunately, popular venues in urban neighborhoods and tourist areas often suffer from exorbitant parking prices. Many museums, universities, and restaurants in popular spots either have dedicated parking lots that they charge a high rate for or depend on market rates for other parking.

If your guests have to pay for several hours of parking, they may be deterred from even attending. If you can offer them a way to comfortably arrive and enjoy the wedding without fees, you'll have happier guests and a happier event.

3. Distant Parking

Venues may offer some parking options, but only at a distance. You might be able to marry at a serene state park, for instance, but how far away will your guests have to leave their cars? Couples run into similar distance issues when opting for such vastly different choices as beach weddings and downtown locations.

The best solution is often to provide transportation that carries everyone right to your venue's front door.

4. Bad Terrain

If guests can park and walk to the venue, how comfortable and enjoyable is the walk? Beach weddings often come with a long walk that includes unpaved sections, outdoor stairs, sand, muddy areas, and wind. This may not be the start you want to give to your romantic wedding and well-dressed guests. In fact, a difficult walk from the parking areas may even be unsafe if it's poorly lit, uneven, or in a bad neighborhood.

5. Challenging Driving

How comfortable are you and your guests with driving and parking in the local area? If you plan a destination wedding or downtown nuptials, you may find that some guests won't want to deal with the hassle of figuring out how to get there. Even with modern GPS, those uncomfortable with driving in strange places - such as your beloved grandparents or young drivers - could be delayed, frustrated, or even at risk.

6. Limited-Time Parking

How long can guests stay in their parking spots? Have you driven around the various options and seen limited time frames for parking? Sadly, this is a common obstacle for downtown weddings. Depending on the day and time, your guests might have to move their cars after just 60, 90, or 120 minutes - giving everyone either some added stress or a need to leave early.

Does your wedding face any of these parking nightmares? Then take this worry off your plate, and arrange a charter bus to get everyone where they need to be - simply, easily, and comfortably - on the big day. Jean's Bus Service, Inc. , has been helping groups plan pleasant and cost-effective group travel for nearly 40 years. Call today to learn how we can help take care of your wedding day travel.