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Wedding Invitations & Paper

Hotel Inserts?

We picked up the inserts for the invitations this weekend (venue & hotel) but now I'm not really sure about putting them in. We just found out that we don't have enough rooms in our block, and the hotel is completely sold out for the night. It is completely my fault, I went with a lower number to begin with because I was nervous about meeting the minimum, but we were told once we did we could add more rooms if we need. In the meantime 3 more events blocked off rooms, and they sold out the rest, so we cant add any more rooms unless the others are released...which wont be until the beginning of May. So of course we called the out of town people immediately to let them know to book asap, and one person called another and now people we didn't even think needed rooms booked them.At this point there are only about 5 rooms left. We are trying to find a second hotel, but haven't had much luck yet. Do I still put the hotel info in with the invitations, knowing that there is a chance there won't be rooms available? Or do I just spread the word to people I think need the rooms, and then let more people know if rooms open up? Not sure what the right thing is to do

Re: Hotel Inserts?

  • I wouldn't include the insert for that block (since there are only five rooms left) and continue working on finding a second block. You can spread the word about the 5 rooms that are left in the original block by word of mouth to your out-of-town guests. Then, if you do find another hotel, you can start spreading that info by word of mouth. Also, do you have a wedding website? That's another good way to get this type of information to your guests. 
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  • Don't put the hotel inserts in the invitations. Spread news by word of mouth that hotels in the area are booking quickly. Post updated info on hotel blocks on your website.

                       
  • Thanks! I was thinking to just spread the word, but someone told me that I have to put the inserts in either way. Which I feel bad doing if its all booked (or close to it!)  Just needed some other opinions to make sure it was the right decision.
  • Do you have it in writing that you could add more rooms? If so I would push them to honor their word they may have met their room block max but it's likely there are other rooms available unless it's a boutique hotel.

  • Thanks! I was thinking to just spread the word, but someone told me that I have to put the inserts in either way. Which I feel bad doing if its all booked (or close to it!)  Just needed some other opinions to make sure it was the right decision.
    Someone was wrong :) The only requirements are the invitation, itself, and a reception card if the reception is being held at a separate location. Most couples, these days, include an RSVP care with self addressed stamped envelope. The wedding station industry has promoted the idea that all those inserts are needed.
                       
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