Event Houses

ksj10032782

Alright... for those of you using an event house, did you contact people inviting them to stay in the house before you booked it? Philly and I fell in love with a house from Carolina Designs, which would actually sway both of us from our event house view.. but our concern is what if we book it, and have no one but Philly, my mom, sister & brother in law staying here? How did you handle requesting payment from people to stay there?

For those interested, here's a link to the house. http://www.carolinadesigns.com/vacation-rentals/absolute-ambiance.aspx

Thanks!

ldybug78

We asked for $500 a room and are paying the difference for the house. I have to admit it was awkward to ask but everyone thought it was fair- it was much cheaper for them than a hotel.

tcigal

I forget now how we originally told the WP we'd be accommodating them- I think casually, after we decided to get the house.  They were all happy to stay, as was the immediate family, since they of course want to be a part of as much as they can.  I did send an email to say we had accommodations for them all and would work out how much per room/person and let them know; assuring them it'd be less than a hotel.  Talking about the money part was a little tough, but I sent an email to everyone (stating, I hated talking finances) and said we came to $100/person to "contribute towards the house" and my one friend emailed right back, asking if I was sure that was enough (lol) so that was reassuring.  I actually had conversed with a friend before to see if she thought that was fair.  We're still paying for most of it, but that will help us out a lot still.  

Good luck, and don't sweat it!  They're happy to be there, will love to all be together in that space, and happy to contribute, especially when it's less than a hotel room. 

kimjoel

We contacted people prior but we didn't charge for them to stay. It was part of their "gift" and up to them if they wanted it or not. Essentially, it was my parents and the bridal party in the house. Some people came for the whole week others came closer to the wedding.

I thought by giving people free lodging it would cut some of the string from other travel as well as other wedding expenses. It would be too much to ask them to pay for their own flight, plus bridesmaids were and a "hotel".....