Out of
Town Guests
What to
do, where to stay, how to make them feel special
Accommodations
If you contact a hotel approximately six months
in advance, you should be able to reserve a
block of rooms at a discounted rate. Be sure
that you take into consideration your guest's
budget. Send your guests a quick note
stating where (perhaps include a map), when
(dates), and the room rates. If possible,
include different hotels in different price
ranges (to accommodate all out of town guests).
You may want to include rental car info. You can
also include a list of tourist attractions in
the area.
Have one of your friends or relatives show your out-of-town guests any tourist attractions. Or you can have them schedule fun activities such as: golfing, site-seeing, museums, go to a sporting game, or even a show. Have your friend or relative host a cocktail party or brunch for all those out-of-town guests who are not invited to the rehearsal dinner. This will give them time to unwind and get to know some of the other guests that will be attending the wedding.
Make your out-of-town guests feel special for coming such a long way to be with you on your special day by sending them flowers, fruit basket or candy to their room with a thank you note attached. This will show them your appreciation.
Gift Baskets
If you have out-of-town guests coming to your
wedding, why not leave them a special basket
full of little "goodies"? Some items you may
include are:
§ Snacks such as crackers, granola bars, nuts, chocolate, etc.
§ Bottles of spring water, juice or soda
§ Directions to the rehearsal dinner
§ Directions to the wedding
§ Maps and pamphlets of tourist attractions
§ Deck of cards, toys and games for the kids
You can put these items in an inexpensive basket or gift bag with a little note to express how thankful you are that they will share your special day. You don't have to spend a lot of money on each basket - it's just an (optional) gesture to say "thank you."
Columbus Area Visitors Center
506 Fifth Street
Phone: 800.468.6564/812.378.2622
Website: www.columbus.in.us
Stop by the Visitors Center to find out what all
there is to do in Columbus. Take the
architecture tour, see the Chihuly chandelier exhibit, find
gifts, and more!
Kidscommons
309 Washington St
Phone: 812-378-3046
Fax: 812-373-9085
Website:
www.kidscommons.org
Kidscommons, the children’s museum, has a host
of activities for kids of all ages, which
include climbing wall designed by Entre Prises,
an international leader in the design and
manufacture of climbing walls for kids and
adults; a computer technology lab designed by
kids for kids where videos and music can be
created and saved; a child-sized house that
demonstrates another culture; an art creation
center; an early childhood garden and much, much
more.
Bartholomew County Historical Society
524 3rd St
Phone: 812-372-3541
Fax: 812-372-3113
Website:
www.barthist.com
The museum is located in a restored Italianate
home and features rotating exhibits. The gardens
are a lovely and educational addition to the
facility's landscaping.
Columbus Museum of Art
390 The Commons
Phone: 812-376-2597
Fax: 812-375-2726
Website:
www.cmadart.org
The Columbus Museum of Art & Design seeks to
offer exhibits and programs for all who come to
its doors, the young and the mature, the novice
as well as the expert, a broad range of art
programs of the highest quality. Programs
include collections of works of art and their
preservation and conservation, exhibitions,
educational activities, music, drama, poetry,
dance, film, and any other recognized expression
of art. HOURS: Tuesday through Saturday 10:00 AM
- 5:00 PM; Closed Sundays, Mondays, and all
major holidays.
Edinburgh Premium
Outlets
11622 NE Executive Dr
Edinburgh, IN
Phone: 812-526-9764
Website:
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Jackson
County Visitors Center
357 Tanger Blvd. Suite #231
Seymour, IN 47274
Phone: 812.524.1914
Toll Free: 888.524.1914
Website:
http://www.jacksoncountyin.com
The
Southern Indiana Center For The Arts
2001 N Ewing St
Seymour, IN
Phone: 812-522-2278
Fax: 812-524-8406
Website:
www.sica.seymour.org
The center provides a stimulating and welcoming
environment to study, practice and appreciate
the arts, and promote artistic achievement and
cultural enrichment.
