Things we wish you knew about booking your hotel room block

Here at the Heritage Hotel, we offer room blocks for couples, no matter where they’re having their wedding. Perhaps your ceremony is in a place of worship and you’re having your reception with us; or perhaps everything is happening off-site, and you just need a comfy place for your guests. While every hotel has its own specific details, here’s what we wish everyone knew about setting up their room blocks:

Know your check-in time. For us, guaranteed check-in is 4 p.m. If your wedding is at 6, it is unlikely you will be able to get into your room early. We most likely had a guest in that room the night before, and it’s simply not available until 4. We suggest getting the room the day before. Since we offer a free night to the couple on their wedding night, why not take advantage of an extra day? It takes one more level of stress away.

Take an extra night to enjoy your room!

That goes for your guests, too. Why not encourage your guests to make it a weekend getaway? Make your room block available for the whole weekend and that will give your guests time to get in and settled and have the whole next day to get ready.

Book early and know your deadlines. There is no downside to setting up your room block early – just be sure you know when your cut-off date is. Before your wedding, the hotel will want to be able to release your unsold rooms to other guests. You don’t want your guests missing out on the rooms, so make sure you make it clear on your wedding website or invitations when they need to call by.

When in doubt, ask. If you’re not sure about a detail, check with your wedding planner, sales person or contact at the hotel. We’re more than happy to answer any question you might have. Just like you, we want your guests to have a great time at your wedding!