Ok since we have been discussing STD's I now have a new question.. ALL of FH's guests are OOT. If I block rooms at a hotel, do I have to give them a deposit? Do you think its even necessary to block rooms or can I just give out the name and phone #of the hotel?
cindyandkevin
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I think the deposit thing depends on how the hotel's policies are. You block rooms and then by a certain date tell them the ones you actually need. It may not be necessary to block them but it'll usually give your OOT guests a discount from the regular price. Which will be really helpful for them since they've already got traveling expenses and whatnot that your other guests don't have to worry about.
kissy27
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i have called both the Marriott in Uniondale & The Wingate Inn...They do not require you to put a deposit down...I will be blocking off 10 rooms & then they will release whatever is not used 1 month prior to the wedding...
I think it is a great idea this way everyone from your wedding is in one hotel & they get a preferred rate...
buggiegirl
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I think at our hotel you give a rough estimate and they block it off... you have to give a cc# but I am not sure for what...in any event, by blocking we are getting a 30% discount, which is pretty significant.
sarahbelle
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Some hotels also offer reduced rates for the bridal suite and other incentives for booking rooms. If you more than 15 rooms at some hotels then they will provide a shuttle to and from the ceremony. You just have to speak to someone in the hotel to find out what options they have.
CJStein
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Huntington Hilton does not require a deposit for 30 or less rooms a night. If they all get booked, we can add more as needed w/o paying.
I think most hotels are that way.
ETA: It is definitely necessary to block rooms in your case, you have a very popular date and there are not that many hotels on LI.
happy2bemarried
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I am using the Inn at Plainview, for my wedding and a friend of mine is using them as well and her wedding is at the Inn at Fox Hollow. They are changing the entire hotel to a Four Point by Sheraton. Going Nutty recommended the hotel to me and my GF
