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Alyssa
Master December 2019

Decisions that are right for me, but not necessarily popular on ww and definitely not traditional etiquette lol

Alyssa, on December 6, 2018 at 11:41 AM Posted in Community Conversations 0 30
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Hey WW

Subject: Hotel Blocking


Here’s the thingIdeally I should figure it out before sending out my save the dates if I'm offering one
Because ideally I will have my website perfected before they go as I have gathered in my polling that most people would check site; but probably only once when they first get it...

As we all know: They're requiring that guests book before last 30 days up to event in order to be included in Block, but I think realistically everyone will book whatever they like online at the last minute to suit their budget
I figured maybe if I can fit it in budget wise then I can book a shuttle however the “plan” is everyone will just arrange their own travel and accommodations because my area doesn’t do complimentary blocking...
what decisions have you made or did you make that we’re perhaps unpopular and not proper but you know are best for your crowd?

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Latest activity by Alyssa, on December 6, 2018 at 4:29 PM
  • Chandra
    Master May 2019
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    Having a gap between the ceremony and reception.
    It can't be helped. The latest we can do our ceremony is 230. Our cocktail hour starts at 5 and ends at 10.
    The sites are only 20 miles apart, but it could take upwards of an hour to get there due to traffic. We'll probably do a receiving line after to help eat up some time. But as our reception ends "early" as is...I dont want to move it up or pay more to extend it.
    The reception is at a hotel where we have our room block so if guests get there early they can still hang out at the hotel bar or in their rooms.
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  • Realynn
    Expert September 2019
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    B-lists. I mentioned in a few posts that I’ve been b-listed before and been okay with it. Both our families are huge (we’re hitting 120+) and everyone has been involved in our lives. we’re also part of huge social groups and not close with everyone in those groups (college clubs, conventions, dance, etc). All our friends are are pretty understanding and considerate when it comes to families
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  • MrsV1027
    Master October 2018
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    We didn't even think about hotel blocking. We got married in Vegas and just let people pick where they want to stay. Unless your wedding is in a smaller area and has a huge event that weekend I wouldn't really think it's 100% necessary to do a hotel block. Is it nice to have it? Sure but I don't think it's absolutely necessary. People know that they need to not wait until the last minute if they want to guarantee a room.

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  • FutureMrsKC
    Master January 2019
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    We didn't hotel block. We're getting married in a small town during a slow time of year. The hotels we contacted told us it wasn't necessary to block. We took their advice so we wouldn't lose money on un-used rooms.

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  • Laura
    VIP November 2019
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    We’re not doing a hotel block, and we’re not doing a DJ. A major no-no around here.
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  • PurdyAikey
    Super January 2019
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    ^ I literally am in the same situation except ceremony is at 3:00 PM and Cocktail hour starts at 5:30, but travel time is about 30 minutes, but with that many people on the road I bet 45 minutes for some will be more realistic. The sun sets at 5 and we aren't doing a first look, so we need to get our photos done! Everything is officially set in stone now. The other thing is we have a lot of guests staying at the hotel that night (only) where our reception is, and they can't check in until 4, so we figure this will also give those people a chance to check in and get settled in their rooms. Everyone else is local, so they can go home or something before cocktail hour. We are doing an out door winter wedding and assume that most people will want to change from warm to "fun" clothes!

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  • Gen
    Champion June 2019
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    Same! We have a few distant relatives and some of my mom’s friends on our B list. All are aware we have limited space and aren’t expecting an invite, but would be happy to come if there ends up being room!
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  • Colleen
    Master September 2019
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    Getting all my bridesmaid the same gift. Plus it has their name on it. It is a compact mirror.it has a butterfly on it and my mom has passed away but she loved butterflies.
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  • Jordan
    Savvy August 2019
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    We're B-listing too.

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  • Alyssa
    Master December 2019
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    Completely understandable

    i think the receiving line is a perfect idea... by the time you take everyone a get everyone 20 miles away I actually don’t think there will be a ton of downtime left
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  • Alyssa
    Master December 2019
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    I’m glad that your circle is understanding

    i really personally believe actually knowing your crowd trumps tradition: our final deciding factor was my SIL letting me know they didn’t fill a single room in their block lol
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  • Alyssa
    Master December 2019
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    I definitely don’t think I would if I was in Vegas either!! Too many immediately close option

    my biggest factors for wanting to was because of open bar in an area without uber buy everyone is grown

    we decided to budget 1000 for cab fare in case someone wants to drive who we think had too much but realistically everyone is grown

    the decided cons were results at previous family weddings and cost of closest locations (and contract lol: I would have done a complimentary one)
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  • Alyssa
    Master December 2019
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    Awesome! That’s really cool to hear that the hotels were honest and up front with you
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  • Alyssa
    Master December 2019
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    Lol

    forget em!!

    im also not using a dj

    or a photographer (which has some family objecting but they are welcome to hire themselves one to stalk them if that’s their prerogative lol)
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  • Alyssa
    Master December 2019
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    Awesome idea to tip off guests it’s a potential check in time!

    im sure everything will go perfectly and no one will even care about a little gap between events; I can see with you explaining it that some may view it as a perk lol
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  • Alyssa
    Master December 2019
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    I really think they’re a great idea instead of awful if the people are aware

    i can see that it can be hurtful to not hear a word and get called Friday night to go Saturday but I honestly don’t believe many people do that


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  • Alyssa
    Master December 2019
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    Oops

    i didn’t even know that was one lol

    we will be guilty here as well lol

    i already picked what I’m getting and they’re getting the same thing

    in fact groomsmen are too lol
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  • Gen
    Champion June 2019
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    Oh no I wouldn’t call the night before, for us it would be 4-6 weeks before
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  • Colleen
    Master September 2019
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    I think cause in general not everyone is going to like the same gift. Plus if it is something to make your wedding better but they won’t use again.
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  • Alyssa
    Master December 2019
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    I really don’t see the issue unless you’re lying to people or only seeking a certain number of gifts


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