My FFIL called me yesterday right before I was about to leave for work, so I didn't get to talk with him at length, but he was calling to ask for information on hotels that would be here in town and where we would like the OOT guests (namely, Steven's family) would be staying.
He told me that he would like to book early, that way they can make sure everyone is together and that the rates don't jump higher the closer it gets to the date.
My question is this: Everyone I've spoken to on FI's side of the family are talking about the situation like they fully intend to be the ones paying for the hotel rooms. However, I was under the impression that it's my duty to make sure I accomodate our OOT guests, especially since they're paying for plane tickets. I imagine there will really only need to be 3 rooms for 3-4 nights.
I think they feel it's their responsibility to pay for their stay (since they're not contributing to the wedding, which was originally agreed upon because they're already doing so much with our upcoming living arrangements), but I feel like it's my duty because they're already paying so much just to come into town for the wedding.
Advice? I'm fairly certain it won't completely break the bank, but it will leave very little left for the things I haven't booked yet (photographer, caterer, officiant/marriage license/legal stuffs).