for the bridal party to take FOREVER with sending back their RSVPs and blocking hotel rooms? I know they will be there, so should I just forget about the RSVP and mark them down for yes?
Every wedding I've been in I always sent back the RSVP right away....
Re: Is it normal...
But for your own sanity - Maybe to hurry them up a little, you could remind them that the block rate will be ending soon and if they don't book in the block, they'll have to pay a higher price for their room? That's what I plan to do in the next couple of weeks myself...
I'll get on them again today
Yes, I would remind them...and let them know it is ending soon and you found out that there are two other brides so that when your date is up, there most likely will not be rooms left.
I would, however, send them a polite reminder about the final date they can book rooms as part of your room block, and I'd be sure to mention that two other couples also have blocks so it might be hard to book a room after that.