How early do you usually need to hold a block of hotel rooms? I haven't got around to it yet and I hope its not too late! How early did you guys do it? What did they ask/require of you?
TIA!
GR2010
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I did mine a year in advance.... I'm sure you still have plenty of time...
JAAMS
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We did ours already... my hotel was a pita, but I think it's supposed to be pretty easy in general.
jmgoncal
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I did mine about a year in advance - mostly because we needed a hotel out in Riverhead and knew it would be difficult to get for August. You have time, but can always start looking into it.
SummerBride10
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I did mine a year in advance as well.
LuvMyHunk
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Just did mine and had no problems so you definitely have time.
Meli620
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just did mine and we're getting married in 3 1/2 months...no problems.
happychelle
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Honestly - I love EVERYTHING about the East Wind, but JMO - their room block policy is absolutely ridiculous - I am doing it anyway, but I really think it is a shame of what they ask for the room block with everything else we are spending money on. But anyway - they urged us to block the rooms asap - we booked the wedding back in the beginning of november - our wedding is the middle of october - and I just blocked 5 rooms like a week ago.
CGoldie
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If you don't mind my asking, what was it that East Wind wanted you to do? I am seriously considering having my wedding there, but would love a heads up before booking anything.
Thanks
marinai7
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We just did ours - we're 4 1/2 months away. They just ask you the date, how many rooms, etc.
kerber981
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I did mine about 9 months out
emc282rjm
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We did ours about 9 months out, but I'm sure you're fine!
Lisalana
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Its definitely not too late, but if you do it on the early side, you might have more negotiating power. We did ours 15 months in advance, and saved $50 on the rate.
lillisa
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my wedding is in july and i did them in october with no problem
heathery72
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Posted by CGoldie
If you don't mind my asking, what was it that East Wind wanted you to do? I am seriously considering having my wedding there, but would love a heads up before booking anything.
Thanks
East Wind requires that you put a down payment on the rooms that you block and guarantee them. So if they don't get booked you pay for them. It definitely suks.
jackieee
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I don't think it's too late.
I did mine a month ago. My hotel blocks 10 rooms at a time and if I need more, they will add more. Some places offer shuttles so ask about that, some don't. Ask about the price.
Most places will hold the rooms until a month before your wedding and then it's first come first serve.
I would do it as soon as you can, but no rush! Call around to get different prices and see where there is a good deal. I'm going through Courtyard Marriott in Farmingdale and it's a good deal IMO.
