As the bride and wedding hostess, it's up to you to make sure that all of your guests are being taken care of. This extends all the way out to the out-of-town relatives and friends who are flying in for the festivities. The easier you make it on your guests, the better. Arrange airfare altogether so that they can qualify for group rates; most importantly, call up hotels in the Shreveport area and block off rooms. This way all your guests have to do is put in their credit card information and get on the plane.

All of this information should be attached to the formal wedding invitation. If you skip this step, expect all of your guests to call you up for the information! Make it easy on yourself and convenient on your guests and put the info together in a legible and simple format. Go the extra mile and throw in a map of the area and directions to the reception and ceremony from the hotel and airport. Mark all of the parts of town that you think are worth seeing. Think of all of the things that you need when you go to a new place and try to give your guests these same provisions.

On the wedding day, the bride is the queen for the day. But all of the days prior, it's the guests who need the royal treatment. Keep in mind that some of them are paying a lot of money to come and see you tie the knot – and many of them will undoubtedly have expensive wedding gifts in tow. So be considerate and try to help them as much as possible.

When looking for hotels for your wedding guests, be conscientious of their needs. If you know that many of them make a low to moderate income, it wouldn't be in their best interest for you to list the fanciest hotel in town. The best solution: pick a place with affordable rates as well as upper-class lodging. This way you satisfy your guests who desire a more luxurious vacation as well as those who are looking for something more cost-effective. You should also look at hotels which are in close vicinity to the reception and or airport. You don't want to pick hotels on the other side of town which require a $30 cab ride just to get to!


Shreveport Hotels
Clarion Hotel (318-797-9900; www.clarionhotel.com)
This is an ideal location for the guests who are looking for a reasonable cost for a clean and friendly facility. The Clarion Hotel is only 8 short miles from the airport and just minutes from Shreveport's beautiful downtown area. It is also close to riverboat casinos which offer limitless hours of gaming and entertainment. After the wedding is over, spend the rest of your weekend golfing, shopping, or in one of Shreveport's many unique museums. The hotel is located at 1419 East 70th Street, Shreveport, LA 71105.

Eldorado (877-602-0711; www.eldoradoshreveport.com)
This is one hotel that is perfectly suited for the couple with rich taste. The hotel décor is chic and elegant, and the staff is sensational. Located right on the shores of the Red River in Northwest Louisiana, it is by far one of the most exclusive resorts around! Their spacious pavilion comes fully loaded with a grand atrium, a variety of restaurants, a unique shopping boutique, and a state-of-the-art spa. Each room is equipped with a wet bar, vanity, marble entrance-way, and cable. Call and reserve your Eldorado rooms today!

Jameson Inn Sheveport (318-671-0731; www.jamesoninns.com)
Jameson prides itself on being a contemporary hotel with the conveniences and charms of a country inn – hence the name. All guests enjoy a complimentary breakfast of rich Belgian waffles, in addition, the inn has an free wireless internet, an on-site fitness room, and a swimming pool. Jameson Inn promises that you'll have a perfect stay when you lodge with them, so why go anywhere else? Email shreveport.la@jamesoninns.com for more information or to book a room.