How to find parking at Vancouver wedding venues
If any of you having your wedding at a Vancouver wedding venue during or around the Winter Olympic Games this year, then you’re probably battling traffic a little more than most people in Vancouver these days!
When planning your wedding in Vancouver, the issue of traffic and parking should never be far from your mind — and during the Olympics you’ll have to plan extra carefully to ensure that your wedding isn’t ruined by late or absent guests caught in a traffic snarl!
Here are some tips to help ensure that traffic problems near your Vancouver wedding venue don’t ruin your wedding day!
1. Look for a Vancouver wedding venue with a private (and free!) parking lot.
Many wedding venues have designated parking lots for your guests. This can be a serious PLUS at busy times of the year in Vancouver!
2. Avoid making guests travel to Vancouver wedding venues during during rush hour.
If your ceremony is at 5 pm and your reception is at 6 pm, all located near a busy urban area, your guests run the risk of getting caught in serious traffic!
3. Consider group transportation.
A rented bus or van(s) can help shuttle guests around the city more efficiently — and alleviate them of traffic stress so they can focus on your wedding instead! Also consider fun options like the Vancouver Trolley Company or other novelty options.
4. Take advantage of valet parking — offered by many Vancouver wedding venues.
It may be an additional expense (and it’s something you should really pay — not your guests), but it will be well worth it if your wedding venue is in downtown Vancouver, Yaletown, Kitsilano, or any other area where parking is tough!
5. Research local parking options.
Look on the internet or ask at your Vancouver wedding venue to find out if there are paid parking lots near the venue. That way, you can let your guests know where the easiest parking options will be for them. Group rates are sometimes available.
At www.myperfectwedding.ca our in-depth reviews of over 150 Vancouver wedding veneus include all the details you need to know about each venue — including options for parking and transportation!