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[bryteyedbride]

My guests are calling me because my weekend is sold out.  I only have 16 people booked, plus us.  I TOLD them 2 months ago to book their rooms, get on a payment plan if you need too, etc.  Now I'm stressed because so many people will not be there.  If anyone getting married that weekend has any left over blocked rooms please let me know. 

[TammyWright]

That really sucks but if people want to avoid issues like this, it is important that you block rooms. We always try to warn that this can happen but some do not want to believe it and do not take steps to make sure their guests will have rooms.

[bryteyedbride]

You are absolutely right Tammy.  I only booked  5 rooms in my block because I knew my people would drag their feet and I did not want money just hanging out there.  I thought with all the warning emails they would book by the 30 day deadline.  All 5 rooms in my room block were satisfied, but the others would have had rooms if they would have booked when I urged them, as the resort had rooms. I found nearby resorts tonight and sent the information out to my guests on my blog.  Two people have already made reservations at the resorts I listed as alternates, but now they have to pay for a day pass.  Some couples may pay for their guests' day pass, but we cannot afford it, so I let them know in the blog if they booked at any of the alternate resorts that they would have to purchase a day pass.  New brides please learn from my experience and don't let this happen to you.  It really causes unnecessary stress!