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A hotel room block is a group of hotel rooms that have been temporarily held for the convenience of wedding guests. The rooms are typically available at a discounted rate.

A room block is arranged by a contract between the engaged couple and the hotel (typically through their catering or events department). Guests book and pay for the rooms themselves. Unreserved rooms are released back to the public after a specified date, such as one month prior to the wedding.

Benefits

• Guests may receive a special rate on rooms
• Guests are guaranteed that a room will be available
• Guests stay in one location, making it easier for them to socialize and making transportation and other issues easier
• The front desk may distribute Out-of-Town bags to guests in the room block
• Some hotels may offer incentives to the engaged couple, such as a free night if a minimum number of rooms are booked for guests
• The hotel location can be included on a wedding map, making it easy for guests to find their way around
• It is convenient and easy for guests to book accommodations in the room block

Potential Problems

• Hotel staff are not always aware of the room block and may charge guests the wrong rate.
• Some hotels require a minimum catering charge in conjunction with a room block.
• If the hotel is not satisfactory, guests may blame the engaged couple.
• Some hotels may bill the couple for any unused rooms. This is known as an "attrition" agreement or clause.

Tips

• If you stay at the same hotel where you reserve a room block, sometimes you can get a discounted or free room for your wedding night.

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