Major Award Show same day as my wedding in Vegas--now freaking out

seniorprincesslnhs

Hi All,

So my future MIL just texted me last night to say that the CMA's are on the same night as my wedding in Vegas and that rooms are already starting to get booked up and the prices of hotels are way more expensive than usual, so now I am freaking out that no one will come to our wedding due to the cost of coming now! I literally had a panic attack last night in the middle of the night over this- just needed to express my freak out....

vegasgroom

I wouldn't worry too much, the CMA's don't attract many more people than a big boxing event or a small convention.  Prices, however, will likely go up at all the hotels near where the vent will be held because they know people will want those rooms.

seniorprincesslnhs

Yeah, I heard it was at the MGM which is of course where we wanted to stay, but oh well....

AllyIdo

Can you set up a room block somewhere to hold your rate? Try Total Experiences.

seniorprincesslnhs

I have one at our actual venue- The Platinum, but it sounds like most guests want to stay somewhere with a casino in the hotel, so I will look into your idea @allyscud. Do you have a link or information?

AllyIdo

You can submit a request here: http://www.totalexperiences.com/totalexperiences/contact.html

Caesars, Paris, Ballys, Planet Hollywood, Harrahs, Rio, Flamingo, The Quad.

Someone will field it and assign you to a "host." I really like Amber McCoy she's been great answering my 100,000 questions! Let us know how it goes.

seniorprincesslnhs

Does it cost anything if you don't book or meet the block?

vegasgroom

seniorprincesslnhs said:

Does it cost anything if you don't book or meet the block?

Not at Caesars or MGM properties.

seniorprincesslnhs

Ok, great, thanks VegasGroom! Is Planet Hollywood a part of those ones?

AllyIdo

It is - that's where we have our block! Very reasonable rates!

seniorprincesslnhs

Thanks @allyscud! I just emailed them so thanks!

SnowWhiteMontreal

We once went to Vegas when the BMA and a big boxing match were being held and the rooms weren't more expensive. It's not like when it's NASCAR or ICES. You should be fine

jaime85120

I was in vegas last year at the cma. Advise to book early and stay away from downtown. We stayed at the nugget Fremont was crazy and a little scary. Side note if not for Fremont I wouldn't be getting married

jaime85120

But the strip was fine a little crowded and tables weren't cheap but that's about all that stood out for me

stoiic25

The only problem with total expierence room blocks is that if you don't use at least 5 rooms, the people who did book will have there rates raised at checkin. So make sure you know you will use at least 5

AllyIdo

stoiic25 said:

The only problem with total expierence room blocks is that if you don't use at least 5 rooms, the people who did book will have there rates raised at checkin. So make sure you know you will use at least 5

My rep definitely forgot to tell me this! I don't think we will have a problem meeting the requirement though.