Vent!!!!

danithebride

Alright, so i sent out my Save the Dates and I've already gotten some responses, which is great! Although my mom has also received some phone calls saying that the hotels are way too expensive and that how could be have picked such an expensive time of year! WTF?????? REALLY? I am so ticked off right now i could kick someone! I know that people have to fly in, and that its not cheap to come in Feb. to Miami, but i really really didnt want to have a spring or summer wedding where everyone would be complaining about the heat. I got into an argument with my mom because i even started saying "well if they think its so expensive then they can stay home" She thinks that its our job to find the least expensive hotel and book rooms for everyone there, although my thought process is that if i find the cheapest hotel possible then i'll get the complaints that the hotel is too far from the venue and that its not up to standards.... whatever you cant win either way!!!! AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH! Ok....i feel better now. thanks for letting me vent, any suggestions are welcome!

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Ay this stinks... :(Just remember you can't please everyone. But you can do this... keep the "expensive" one that's nearby but also find another "cheap" one that's may be a bit further and let them all know of their options. "You can either pay more and stay close or pay less and take the scenic route to see me in my pretty dress!" HTH

photonbug

I have not blocked roms yet because I was scared of this too.  I didn't want to pick cheap places because I didn't want to hear complaints and vice versa.  Do we really have to block rooms?  Isn't it just as easy for them to find a hotel with in their own budget?   

danithebride

LOL love the come see me in my pretty dress comment... I was of the same mind that I didnt want to do room blocks, and what i did was give a listing of the hotels in the area of the Grove. Apparently not what people wanted. So now I have called three different hotels on Kendall Drive, and I am going to get pricing from them for blocks. If people dont like those, well then they can kiss my butt!

avmn10

What about doing room blocks at a couple of different price ranges? (As long as you aren't held financially responsible for unsold rooms).  I've done this, and while it can be some work, your guests will probably appreciate it.  Do you have a website? The other idea is to maybe not do the room block, and just list a bunch of hotels and prices, with the distance to the reception.  HTH!

Kitty315

Give them cheaper options if they want it so bad.. and explain that they'll need to arrange for transportation if it's a little furhter away or whatever. And if they don't like either option then don't come. Less mouths to feed.. Vent away my dear!

Anagloria83

That does stink.  Perhaps you can remind your mom or whomever that your guests are not obligated to stay at that hotel?  That you can help them find a hotel for a lower rate per night as close to the hotel as you can find.  And that if they wish to, they can reserve their stay at such place.  Then they can hail a cab to your wedding.  JK!  :-D

TheJennius

You know, you would think people would find it an honour to be invited to what will probably be the most special day in your life and they have to be complete gits about it?Don't stress too much about it. In the end, the people who care little for which kind of hotel they wind up in as long as they can attend are the people worth to have at your wedding

citytoshore09

no matter what people will find something to complain about! our hotel rates were insanely cheap and people bitched and moaned about the randomest stuff. find a cheap alternative, but strongly suggest the other hotel. hopefully it will work itself out! good luck!

millenia98

Don't stress yourself out. Keep stress low and give them a cheap option so they can be quiet. I can help you look and suggest a bargain hotel. I'm good w/that stuff

clovonnept

I'm currently in the process of booking hotel rooms! Another knottie recommended an AWESOME site: http://www.hotelplanner.com/ You put in your needs, it spits out hotels and discounted block rates!! The resort where I'm having my wedding is $249/night. So I picked a La Quinta 1 mile down the road for $119/night. It was so easy -- once I selected a hotel to contact, the GM called me the next day and I got an agreement signed to block off the rooms (no payment/guarantee necessary). My mom suggested I also find another hotel in the $80 range, but the closest one is 14 miles away! I'm still going to get a room block there, and that way people have a range of prices. I'm picking the best lowest price hotels based on tripadvisor reviews too. All 3 hotels will be listed on my website, and if people do not like them, they have the ability to do some internet research and pick one that suits their needs!

clovonnept

And I also have a Feb wedding, so I feel your pain! If they aren't complaining about prices, they'll bring up heat, humidity, bugs, etc etc etc. Might as well enjoy the fact that we should have beautiful weather for our weddings!!

Dayna_Hope

Our wedding is the day after thanksgiving....If I hear"you couldn't of picked a more expensive time to fly" I think I might go bridezilla

eskiimobby

i feel you! my wedding is the saturday after thanksgiving next year and people are already complaining about flying that time of year

mrsmustard12

I'm letting people book their own hotels.  On my website I listed 3 different expensiveness categories with 3-4 hotels under each that are all near the venue.

YHFoxtrot

agree with PP's... I think people will always find something to complain about.They have a few options... 1. Don't come 2. Find a cheaper hotel on their own 3. STFU! lol...But seriously, try and see if you can find another hotel that's less money for the whiners and offer it up to them. But seriously, that's what happens when you go to a wedding.It's tough in this economy but are you supposed to not get married for that reason? No...

danithebride

Thanks ladies, no one else understands the wAy you all do!