We are having a hard time with this. I was able to successfully block rooms on Long Island, but getting blocks for rooms in Manhattan is turning into a joke. I've been working on this part of the planning for way too long and talking to way too many hotels. They'll only allow us to block rooms for two nights guranteed stay and there are other stipulations attached. We are having our rehearsal dinner in Manhattan, which will be family and some of our out of town guests. I'm reaching the point where I think I may call all of the out of town guests and talk to them about places where they, themselves, can get good deals and suggestions for places in the city where they should stay. Is that weird? There are about 12 couples/friends who will be coming from out of town,so its not too many people to call.
Is this okay?
Stacey04
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I think its okay..you can give them a list of a few hotels and tell them that they are the most reasonably priced..
bobbsbride
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I am not blocking because none of my OOT guest will stay in one (Hicks with RV's) and I don't want to be charged because no one stayed in a hotel!
bellepoque
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We have a group of OOT who won't stay in Manhattan, thus, the block on Long Island.
jill13bean
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if your reception is in Oakdalew why would you block rooms in NYC?
bellepoque
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We are having our rehearsal dinner in New York City and many of our guests live in Manhattan and Brooklyn as well. Many of our guests will be taking the LIRR out to Oakdale and then a bus will take them back into NYC.
jill13bean
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sounds a bit complicated but i think it would be fine to let them make their own accomodations
