Is it inconsiderate to not do a room block?

Block rooms are cheaper then just regular rooms. U can do multiple blocks. Just make site there is no obligation to u for unused rooms. What harm is it to do it if it gives ur guests cheaper rate

It is, but you'd be a more gracious hostess if you had a hotel block. (1) All you guests will be in the same hotel (2) you often get a much better rate (my Thursday rate is $89, normally $219 - Friday rate is also $89, normally $99) (3) it costs you nothing but a phone call or email.

It didn't cost us anything to block off the rooms, if you are concerned about an additional fee.

Yes, it's inconsiderate. It doesn't cost you anything to do a room block, but you can make life for your guests easier if you research the hotels for them and save them a little money if you set up a couple room blocks.

Thanks everyone, I hadn't thought about the discounted rate as much as the issue with availability. I will make a couple of calls and see what I can find. I appreciate the feedback.

Yes, especially with a lot of oot guests. We're inviting 210 and have 4 hotel blocks in various price ranges and I'm still considering booking more. It's super easy and expected, I haven't ever seen a wedding without one

It's also fun for your guests to all be in groups so they can socialize while you are occupied with wedding things

When I looked into this in my area, the room block would have saved my guests $1-$5. I didn't do it. Some of my guests have never even heard of this. I also thought if I told my guests about it they may feel obligated to stay at the hotels I choose. I want them to stay wherever they feel comfortable.

As a guest, I wouldn't care as long as there are a bunch of options available. I think you'd be ok with not booking anything unless you know they'd give you a pretty good discount.

I blocked rooms, but so many of my guests are rewards members at so many different hotels, I am being told left and right they are staying where I blocked. Oh well, I tried.

Blocks insure that your guests will have a spot. I called the hotels near my venue, and told them where I was getting married, and they had a discount just because of my using that venue!

We didn't, but then we only have 4 couples/families needing somewhere to stay, and if they share a chalet (which they likely will) they will only need 2.

The only time I care about blocked rooms is if the event is at a hotel, it's nice to be able to just go upstairs at the end of the night!

The After hour party is always in the hotel lobby, just pick one and do it.

We didn't have enough OOT guests - so we didn't meet the room minimum to book a block. If you do meet the minimum I think its nice to have a set of rooms reserved for guests. It just makes things easier.

None of the hotels near our venue allowed blocks for some reason, so we didn't do it. We had a special room rate that the guests could use though, which was done through the venue. No one complained. Well, some people had problems using the discount codes but that's it.

I would do one because it makes the rates cheaper for guests. It won't take you more than a few hours and will really help our guests out!

They can offer a good discount, however mine was comparable to other hotels in the area and some would rather go to the less nice hotels to save a few more bucks, even though I chose the one that was closest with a pretty low price (99/night vs 60/night 15 min further away and in a shady area)

In addition to the discount as many ladies have mentioned, I would also say as a OOT guest to many previous weddings, I wouldn't necessarily know where to stay, and would prefer to stay in a hotel where other guests are staying, especially if I don't know the area and don't know which hotel would be best. I'd rather trust my family/friend's opinion on hotel, than a Google search.

Also some of my guests hadn't even heard of a room block, so getting them to understand the concept and how to get the discount was a bit of a hassle for me personally lol

Almost all my guests are traveling, but the place I wanted to have a hotel block had too many reservations to offer a block, so I'm not doing one. Instead, on my wedding website I have seven recommended options, including national hotel chains, lodges, and B&Bs. They are at varying price points ($60/night - $300+/night). I also included links to hotel reviews on TripAdvisor and lodging listings on the Chamber of Commerce webpage for people who wanted to see more beyond my recommendations.

If a hotel block just requires a phone call, I'd at least try to get a block. If there are strings attached to the block or they aren't available, I'd let it go.

I dont understand why you wouldnt? It doesnt cost you any money, it takes about 10 minutes of your time and offers a discount to your guests.

I wouldn't necessarily call it inconsiderate, but I would call it lazy as you said that there were several options available near your reception. My advice would be to pick up the phone and reserve blocks at two different hotels, with varying room costs. If one hotel has discounted rooms at $120 (or so) a night, try and reserve another block at a hotel that has rooms for under $100/night (if available).