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You just got engaged earlier this year, so now you’re working on your

wedding plans. You’ve realized that you have quite a few guests travelling to your wedding, and they need somewhere to stay.

You may have heard about something called hotel blocks from your friends who’ve gotten married already, but you’re not too sure about what they are and how they work.

Read on to find out how hotel blocks work and some tips for keeping all your guests together!

How Do Hotel Blocks Work?

Hotel blocks are any reservations for 10 or more rooms. So basically, you can use these for any event where you need accommodations for a large group of people.

Hotel blocks are a win-win situation for everyone involved. For you, not only does every member of your group have accommodations nearby one another (the hotel usually blocks out whole floors for you), but you also enjoy discounts of up to 40%. For the hotel, they get a good chunk of revenue coming in.

Tips for Reserving Hotel Blocks

Here are some tips for reserving hotel blocks so you lower your chances of running into issues.

Reserve Three to Eight Months Before

Depending on where and when your wedding is, you should reserve your hotel block three to eight months beforehand. If you’re having a destination wedding in a hotspot during tourist season, then you’ll want to speak to hotels as soon as you’ve set a date.

Obviously, the sooner you make the reservation, the better. That way, not only do you have time to shop and compare, but you’ll also get this responsibility out of the way early on.

Avoid Closed Blocks

Although closed blocks guarantee you a certain amount of rooms, you’re financially responsible for any that don’t get filled. You can always count on a certain percentage of guests not to show up, so this isn’t wise for your bank account.

Open blocks allow you to finalize reservations before a cut-off date, and those that are unfilled get sold by the hotel themselves. You won’t have to pay for those rooms.

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Educate Yourself on the Cancellation Policies

We don’t want to jinx it, but there may be certain emergencies that may warrant a postponing or cancellation of your wedding. By knowing what the cancellation policies are beforehand, then you won’t be in for a surprise if the occasion arises. You’ll also know what the cut-off date is for cancelling without a fee, so you’ll be able to make smarter decisions based on that

Reserve Hotel Blocks for Your Wedding

By following the tips we’ve given you for hotel blocks, you’ll tick one more thing off your wedding planning list smoothly. This is a huge item on your list, so don’t wait until the last minute to call around!

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