"I Want to Hear Everyone's Opinions! When it Comes to Transportation Allowances, What Are the Appropriate Amounts Based on Distance, Relationship, and Cost?"

2016.07.07 published

When holding a wedding, one worries about "transportation fees"

It is courteous to give "transportation fees" to guests coming from afar to attend the ceremony. Attending a wedding can be very expensive, so it is a great help if you can cover the costs, like Shinkansen tickets or accommodation for those who need to take them.

However, many prospective brides are troubled about how far away guests should be to qualify for these fees, and how much is appropriate to give!!

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Answers to questions about transportation fees for guests coming from afar

Based on the experiences of married couples, we calculated general amounts for "transportation fees," who to give them to, and when to do so, so please use this as a reference ◎

@marurin.105

Question about transportation fees ①: Who should receive transportation fees, and what is the typical amount?

The people to receive transportation fees are [guests coming from afar], but just how far away does "afar" actually mean?

As a guideline, it is considered best to cover about half to all of the costs for guests who incur round-trip transportation costs of 20,000 yen or more, or who need accommodation ◎ It is good manners to express thanks in amounts like 5,000 yen or 10,000 yen, which are easy numbers to work with.*

Additionally, for key guests like the main speaker, those giving a toast, or the mediator, who have been invited, it is considered polite to give at least 10,000 yen as transportation fees ◎

Even if these important guests live close to the venue, giving them less than this amount is seen as rude, so please be careful.*

@tonko_wedding_miavia

If you are worried that you cannot cover the entire transportation cost due to budget constraints!! it is important to communicate when inviting them, saying "I can only offer a small amount, but if that's alright, please come!" *This is advice from those who have already married ◎

Question about transportation fees ②: When and how should they be given?

The envelope should be labeled "Transportation Fee" or "Travel Expense" * It’s best to prepare separate transportation fees for each side, using the last name of the invited side at the bottom. Guests coming from afar should ideally receive them after registering at the reception ◎

@nyaaannkoo

Important guests such as main speakers or those asked to give toasts should be given their envelopes discreetly by the parents of the inviting side after they register at the reception.*

@r_a_wd

Question about transportation fees ③: What are the etiquette regarding envelopes?

Generally, "transportation fees" are given in celebration envelopes. *

If giving amounts of 10,000 yen or more, use a celebration envelope; if less than 10,000 yen, using a small pouch envelope will convey the feeling of "this is a small amount, but it comes with my gratitude” ◎

Also, if giving 50,000 yen or more, the celebration envelope should be of a higher quality that matches the amount.*

@gift_wd0922

Some brides have arranged pouch envelopes as DIY projects ♡ Handmade ones convey feelings more genuinely, don’t they? ◎ You can find pouch envelopes with car motifs at 100-yen shops or gift shops, so feel free to use those too.*

@aloha623

The most important thing is to "convey feelings of gratitude" ♡

While there are general manners to follow, the essential thing is to express gratitude to those who attended the wedding.* Please use this article as a reference to convey your feelings of "thank you" to your guests.♡