Do we have to saty at the hotel after the wedding

The mother of the bride says that I have to stay downtown at the hotel when I only live 20 minutes away. I have a husband and child. She says that she can stay in the room with the paid daycare attendant and that we are going to the bar after the reception from midnight till 2 am. The wedding.... [Read more]

Guests staying at the same hotel as bride and groom

We are attending a wedding on the continent. The bride and groom have booked the reception in the same hotel as they are staying. It would be convenient as a guest to also book rooms at the same hotel as the bride and groom. Is it acceptable etiquette to stay at the sam hotel as the bride and.... [Read more]

Confused about who pays for lodging

After reading several replies, I now know that it is 'proper ettiquette' for the wedding party's lodging to be paid for by the wedding couple. I didn't realize this before. I am having a destination wedding and all in our wedding party are making a vacation out of the trip and staying 1 week. A.... [Read more]

Etiquette on paying for attendants lodging

Hello! I have reviewed several postings and have since found out that it's etiquette to pay for the attendants lodging! I had NO idea. We're having only a Best Man and Maid of Honor. We'll be in Costa Rica and my M.of H. will be staying with her boyfriend for one week. The Best Man will be.... [Read more]

Overseas wedding lodging only for sister

My finance and I live overseas and our families will be flying in to attend our wedding. Circumstances means it will be a small wedding and because of this I will have only one attendant, my sister. I know it is proper etiquette for us to pay for two nights lodging for members of the bridal party,.... [Read more]