Punctuation on invitation inserts

huskypuppy14

I know there should not be any periods on the wedding invitation itself, but what about the inserts?  If we write: "Please let us know if you have any dietary restrictions" should there be period to end that sentence or not?  Right now I have a period, but am not sure if it's correct. Also, for the accommodations card, I have "Please make your reservations by X date"  without a period. Which is correct? TIA

Jen4948

A period is correct for a courteous request.

huskypuppy14

Thanks!

pumpkinsandturkeys

It can go either way -- whichever you're most comfortable with. If it's not directly followed by another line of text, you can get away with no period. However, if there is another directive or sentence below it, please put a period.

pinkshorts27

Can I ask why you are requiring reservations by a certain date? That seems off.

ETA, I guess unless it is a destination wedding?

huskypuppy14

blueeyes90 said:

Can I ask why you are requiring reservations by a certain date? That seems off.

ETA, I guess unless it is a destination wedding?

The room block ends by a certain date. I have held a certain number of rooms, but if they don't make their reservations by that date, the rest of the rooms get released to the general public. It's also not a typical hotel, it's a small lodging area that's part of my venue that only has 50 rooms total. 

huskypuppy14

It's not a destination wedding per se. But it is over an hour from most of my family, and many people are planning to stay there. Also, it's about 45 minutes from most of our friends, and if they want to drink, they'll probably want to get a room too. 

happywiggle

laurynm84 said:

blueeyes90 said:

Can I ask why you are requiring reservations by a certain date? That seems off.

ETA, I guess unless it is a destination wedding?

The room block ends by a certain date. I have held a certain number of rooms, but if they don't make their reservations by that date, the rest of the rooms get released to the general public. It's also not a typical hotel, it's a small lodging area that's part of my venue that only has 50 rooms total. 

FWIW, my venue is the same way--rooms have to be booked 5 weeks before the wedding or they are released into the general inventory. Granted, guests can attempt to book after that date. However, as it is in the middle of track season, the rates will be a good 40-50% higher than the group rate if booked late, and most hotels in the area will be booked solid for the weekend.

melbenso

I have the same issue with my room block.  Rather than say "please make reservations by X date," I directly stated on my insert that the reduced rate for the room block would be available until X date to make it clear that after that date rates would go up and room availability would not be guaranteed.

As for your original question, yes, use punctuation, unless there is only one (short) sentence on the insert, in which case you can skip it if you want.

My Insert Language:

A block of rooms has been reserved for our guests at X.

Street Address
City, State ZIP
Phone number for reservations

Rooms starting at $X per night for DATES.
Must reserve by X date to receive reduced rate.

Opposite side of insert has directions.

huskypuppy14

So in my case there is not a reduced rate, the block is really just to hold the rooms. Like I said it's a small lodge, so if everyone at the wedding wants to stay there, there may not be enough rooms. Maybe I should say something like rooms are limited first come first serve? That doesn't seem polite though. Any thoughts?

smalfrie19

I just put. Blocks will be released on X date