Hotel blocks

It's not typically a necessity, but when you decide to get married on a holiday weekend in a tourist town, I would say that it's definitely necessary. If you're having problems finding places to book a hotel block, imagine how much trouble guests are going to have finding a place to stay when they're already putting forth effort to travel for your wedding.

Your venue might also be able to tell you which hotels around the area do paid or complementary blocks.

I was dreading calling all the hotels around the area, so instead I asked my venue and they gave me a list, I was stoked lol.

Under normal circumstances, I would say they aren't necessary. But because your wedding is over a holiday weekend in a touristy area then I would highly recommend trying to get room blocks for one or two hotels. Otherwise your guests might have a difficult time finding a hotel that has rooms available and if they do happen to have rooms available the prices could be outrageous.

I don't think it's necessary, but you are having your wedding during a holiday weekend so that might make it a little more difficult for some of your guests to find rooms. Reserving a room block can sometimes take the headache out of searching for rooms for some people, but if you don't feel like doing that then listing nearby hotels is good enough. Be sure to mention that since it's a holiday weekend, booking earlier rather than later is encouraged. I don't think anyone expects it though.

We reserved a hotel block, but ours is a courtesy block which means we're not financially responsible for any rooms especially those that don't get used.

I personally think that a hotel block is 100% a necessity if you have a significant number of guests traveling from out of town, and even more of a necessity if your wedding is on a holiday weekend. Listing hotels nearby on your wedding website will not work very well, because they will likely be booked out far in advance due to the holiday weekend. If you can find a hotel willing to do a block that's farther away from your venue, you can provide a shuttle service for guests.

I second the WW hotel room block feature! It was so easy. I got quotes and then once I got them I could call/email the hotels. It made it much easier than calling around.

I think you need a block mostly due to the holiday weekend.

Agreed! WeddingWire did all of the hard work and heavy lifting.

It is not necessary, but considering you are getting married on a holiday weekend where many people travel, I would highly recommend one. What if your out of town guests are unable to find a place to stay? We offered 2 hotel blocks at 2 different priced hotels and our guests appreciated the convenience of booking their rooms.