Question on Accommodations Card Wording

I would only be mentioning accommodation if your wedding is a destination wedding (which I assume to be the case). I would suggest something along the lines of this:

ACCOMMODATION

Guests are encouraged at this time to make accommodation arrangements to avoid disappointment. The bride and groom will be staying at [hotel].

I think it's premature to put this type of information on a Save the Date.

You need to contact the hotels ASAP about a courtesy block. You should not be personally responsible for covering costs of someone else’s lodging. If those hotels don’t have a courtesy block, keep calling around until you find ones that do.



It’s very common actually for guests to find their own lodging. Unless this is a highly trafficked tourist area during peak travel season, I would not stress over hotel blocks as a guest or host. Those who do plan to stay in one, know from personal experience over decades how the booking process works. You don’t need to hold guests’ hands with this. I would not include any mention of hotel blocks unless you are able to secure the courtesy blocks before these are mailed

Nothing weird about this at all. I’d recommend suggesting 2-3 options. I don’t think you have to explicitly address the lack of a block. Simply, instead of saying “we have reserved a block at:__” say “we recommend staying at one of these nearby hotels:___” or just at the top of the page say “suggested local accomodations” ..short sweet and easy!

Ohh! I like what Mcskipper said!! You can definitely mention what hotel you and your FH are staying at. If that hotel is charging you for other's lodging because it isn't filled then to avoid that is to list any recommendations of where they can stay. You aren't entitled to book a whole block even though it is helpful for your guests. It's more of a courtesy, but it's not necessary I'm sure your guests are going to want to find a particular place to stay based on their preferences and finances if anything. As a guest at my cousin's destination wedding she provided us info on where her and her man were staying. About 5 other relatives stayed at the same hotel as her, but my husband and I stayed at a different hotel due to finances at the time.