Wedding hotel block

Typically the perk is that your guests receive a (minimally) discounted rate and are guaranteed rooms.

We blocked two hotels in Denver. One gave us a free room if we booked 10 rooms in the block (we ended up not booking any in our cheaper block). The other (main block) gave us a free room each night we booked 15+ rooms. We booked 23 rooms Thursday night, 35 rooms Friday night, and 46 rooms Saturday night. I upgraded us to a suite, so we paid the difference (so a $120 discount). They handed out gift bags to our guests as well that we made at home. They kept the bar open until 2 AM after our wedding (typically closed at 11 PM).

We used Marriott for ours, overall it was a good experience. We listed 4 other hotels too, just in case guests wanted other options, but we only blocked two.

The block we inquired with actually had the rate at $40 MORE expensive and they justified this by saying it is because it comes with breakfast and room is refundable. Needless to say, I didn't go with a block there.

If we book 10 room nights, are suite is market rate for both nights. If we book 20 room nights, one night is free. If we book 40 room nights, both nights are free.

No perks. Just a discounted rate for guests that includes breakfast.