Is this rude?

Original post by coldasice217

Jan 28, 2009 09:52 PM

I'm figuring out how exactly to word my accommodation insert for my invites, and I did a dry run on my wedding website. Stole most of the format from MLAngelo (thanks again!!!), but added my own touches here and there.

So we're going to have a pretty big gap between ceremony and CH, a good 3-3 1/2 hours, so I really want everyone to go to the hotel and hang out in the bar there, rather than come to the RH and watch us take pics and just generally be underfoot. Is this a tactful way of wording everything?

Holiday Inn Long Island-Islip Airport 3845 Veterans Memorial Highway Ronkonkoma, NY 11779 631-585-9500 www.holidayinn.com/longislandny

For your comfort and convenience, the Holiday Inn Long Island-Islip Airport, in Ronkonkoma, New York is now accepting a limited number of reservations for the Me/FH wedding on December 5, 2009 at a reduced rate of $85.00 per night. Should you wish to take advantage of this special offer please contact the reservations department at 631-585-9500. Limited rooms are reserved for guests who may be arriving on December 4, 2009.

Please reserve your room by November 4, 2009 in order to receive this reduced rate, and reference block code XXX.

Complimentary transportation to & from the reception will be provided from the hotel.

We remind all of our guests to feel free to visit the hotel bar and restaurant after the ceremony for some relaxation before the cocktail hour commences at 7:30 PM.

Good enough, or any more subtle ways to put it?

Maegan115 Posted: Jan 28, 2009 10:32 PM

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I think the wording is great! I woudlnt put check in information on it either, they tell you that when you make your reservation...

coldasice217 Posted: Jan 28, 2009 10:33 PM

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Posted by HappyBride22

The only things is if you say 'We invite' does that imply that you are paying the bar tab?

UGH UGH UGH UGH UGH

I didn't even think of that!

Crep...now what?

HappyBride22 Posted: Jan 28, 2009 10:42 PM

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I think the first this you said is good.
Does your hotel have a shuttle? If it does you won't have to worry becasue people will go back to the hotel to catch the shuttle.
Hmmmm...this is an extra expense but maybe call the hotel about setting up a hospitality room where you could have some beer/wine/soda and some light snacks. It might be cheaper then a bar tab and depending on how many rooms you have booked the hotel might throw this in??

coldasice217 Posted: Jan 28, 2009 11:17 PM

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Just thought of this in the shower, where most of my great thoughts occur.

We are pleased to announce that the hotel bar and restaurant will be open during the hours between the ceremony and start of cocktail hour for all of our guests.

Is this the best one yet?

I never thought invitations would be causing me this much grief

AugustBridein09 Posted: Jan 28, 2009 11:19 PM

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Posted by coldasice217

Just thought of this in the shower, where most of my great thoughts occur.

We are pleased to announce that the hotel bar and restaurant will be open during the hours between the ceremony and start of cocktail hour for all of our guests.

Is this the best one yet?

I never thought invitations would be causing me this much grief

Awww I like this one best b/c it is VERY straightforward and doesn't imply you & FH paying.