is everyone blocking rooms? both of our families live on long island and we dont know if its necessary...i mean im sure some people will want to stay somewhere but is it necessary for us to block rooms considering we prob wont have many?
Saram
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i would only because of the discount u get....if your bridal party wants to stay at the hotel than i would do it for them
Snick n Nick
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If you don't really know anyone who is planning to stay it's probably not a big deal...are you staying at a hotel the night of? If so, I might block just like 10 rooms at that hotel just in case. Most places don't make you pay anything to do it and they'll just release the rooms a month before. it's pretty easy....but if you aren't, and you don't really know of anyone who is, unless it's a really busy weekend I wouldn't worry!
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We had friends who stayed at the hotel, even though they live locally .... because we provided a shuttle to the wedding, they were able to not have to think about the 'drinking & driving' problem, and just enjoy themselves!
We also had local relatives who didn't live that close to the hall who stayed overnight too ...
It was really nice to see everyone again the next morning at Brunch in the hotel.
ILOVEBRIAN2008
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Posted by Snick n Nick
If you don't really know anyone who is planning to stay it's probably not a big deal...are you staying at a hotel the night of? If so, I might block just like 10 rooms at that hotel just in case. Most places don't make you pay anything to do it and they'll just release the rooms a month before. it's pretty easy....but if you aren't, and you don't really know of anyone who is, unless it's a really busy weekend I wouldn't worry!
i thought u had to guarantee a certain amount of people to stay?
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I would block it just in case. We have a lot of OOTers (all of FH's family, many of our friends) plus some of my local friends are considering sharing a hotel room, etc. You never know who will want to.
We're getting free shuttles because of it too
Snick n Nick
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Posted by ILOVEBRIAN2008
Posted by Snick n Nick
If you don't really know anyone who is planning to stay it's probably not a big deal...are you staying at a hotel the night of? If so, I might block just like 10 rooms at that hotel just in case. Most places don't make you pay anything to do it and they'll just release the rooms a month before. it's pretty easy....but if you aren't, and you don't really know of anyone who is, unless it's a really busy weekend I wouldn't worry!
i thought u had to guarantee a certain amount of people to stay?
some hotels you do, but definitely not all. Neither of the ones we booked with required that. I would say that more don't require that than do.
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we did...most of our guests live in new york but we do have a few OOT guests BUT also our BP might want to stay at the hotel instead of driving back. Theres also others who would prefer to stay at a hotel so this way they can drink. Its always good to give them that option, and whatever doesnt get booked the hotel will just release a month before the wedding
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I blocked as a 'just in case' a month before whatever is not booked, you just tell the hotel what you don't need. I feel like at least I gave them the option. Especially that we are going back to the hotel to drink at the bar so if think they will need it.
ILOVEBRIAN2008
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Posted by Snick n Nick
If you don't really know anyone who is planning to stay it's probably not a big deal...are you staying at a hotel the night of? If so, I might block just like 10 rooms at that hotel just in case. Most places don't make you pay anything to do it and they'll just release the rooms a month before. it's pretty easy....but if you aren't, and you don't really know of anyone who is, unless it's a really busy weekend I wouldn't worry!
i thought u had to guarantee a certain amount of people to stay?
some hotels you do, but definitely not all. Neither of the ones we booked with required that. I would say that more don't require that than do.
oh ok thanks in that case ill block just in case thanks! i thought u HAD to have a certain number of rooms booked thats what i was worried about since i really have no idea who will stay in a room
Kerin2804
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Definitely block off rooms at a hotel near your venue. You can call and ask for a contract that would provide your guests with a discounted rate - Any unused rooms are NO OBLIGATION to you. They are usually held at special rate for up to 30 days prior tp your fate. If not booked the hotel has time to book people.
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We did. Not only is our RH realy far compared to most of our guests I know a lot of people want to stay to hang out at the hotel after and not worry about drinking and driving
Mrs. V 2008
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we did! some of our guest are OOT and some that live on li live kind of far from the hall..
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oh ok thanks in that case ill block just in case thanks! i thought u HAD to have a certain number of rooms booked thats what i was worried about since i really have no idea who will stay in a room
If you don't mind me asking...what hotel are you thinking of? I'm getting married at Larkfield Manor in May and i was thinking of blocking rooms at the Hampton Inn in Commack, but i'm in the same boat...i have no clue if we'll end up using 10 rooms or 2.
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oh ok thanks in that case ill block just in case thanks! i thought u HAD to have a certain number of rooms booked thats what i was worried about since i really have no idea who will stay in a room
If you don't mind me asking...what hotel are you thinking of? I'm getting married at Larkfield Manor in May and i was thinking of blocking rooms at the Hampton Inn in Commack, but i'm in the same boat...i have no clue if we'll end up using 10 rooms or 2.
i have NO idea lol after making this post i decided that im going to have to call tomorrow....i know that when i first booked they mentioned some hotel that had a free shuttle there..so i will hopefully book there but i cant remember which hotel that was
ttweety7
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im not
jeanyus27
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I had read a review that said that the Hampton Inn provided a free shuttle to and from Larkfield, but when i called they said no (I think they might have stopped it recently but not sure). They do however provide direction cards to Larkfield Manor if a guest asks how to get there. You have until 30 days before your date to book the rooms. I don't know if there is any penalty if no rooms are booked. I need to call again!
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I've blocked room because we have a good number of OOT guests, however, a lot of our local guests are deciding to stay overnight so they don't have to worry about driving home and drinking and all that.
You could block a group of 10 rooms somewhere that doesn't make you be financially responsible if the rooms don't sell. Worst case the rooms just revert back into their inventory and you aren't financially liable.
MeaganAndJoeC
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blocking the room give people the option... all 24 people in the bridal party are blocking rooms and so are others that also live on li.. think its good to give the option.
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Posted by ILOVEBRIAN2008
is everyone blocking rooms? both of our families live on long island and we dont know if its necessary...i mean im sure some people will want to stay somewhere but is it necessary for us to block rooms considering we prob wont have many?
we are pretty much in the same situation...everyone is pretty local...and also the surrounding hotels near my RH were pretty pricey, so we decided against it...it was not a necessity for us
