We got a great discounts for our hotel arrangements due to me working for Marriott Hotels during that time. I was very fortunate to work a lot of places and be able to cash in on connections.
It's true. It's not always what you know but who you know. Getting discounts or keeping our costs down was our biggest goal of ours from the start. So, I asked for the discount and got it.
Don't be timid about asking a friend if they know of anyone that might be able to hook you up with discount rooms. We didn't want debt to be starring us in the face when the wedding was over.
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After you have exhausted this avenue, move into phase two which is to ask the hotel (where you want to stay) what kind of deals they offer for newlyweds.
There is usually some type of discount you can get from them. Also check to see if they might be able to upgrade you to the honeymoon suite at the deal rate you lock down, if possible. I always tried to take care of newlyweds when they came to visit the hotel.
People are always happy for you. For us, having everyone stay in the same hotel was a blessing in disguise. It made it that much easier to organize everything. We had a fruit baskets delivered to the rooms to make everyone feel really welcome. There is never any thing wrong with taking advantage of who you know.
I haven't' worked for the Marriott for years and I still get people asking me if I can get them a hotel room at a discount rate. I don't get offended think that is a smart person looking to cash in on who they know. I could try to get the room if I wanted to dig deep but I try not to abuse any connections I have and to only use them when the time is right.
I would have been crazy not to ask for the rooms at a discount rate. We had guests coming in from NY and Texas and would not have been able to afford hotel rooms of Marriott caliber for 4 nights straight. Marriott hotels charge anywhere from 150 to 200 dollars per night.
That's steep if you are working from a budget for a wedding. That's why most of the articles I right for this web site talk about networking. It's done by everyone in the world. The key to networking is to not make is obvious you are networking. Everyone needs a favor at times, even rich people.
I once worked for a couple of rich Director; Producer types and they were always making phone calls to people they knew to get something done. That's how they got where they are today. Getting discounts or keeping our costs down was our biggest goal from the start.
So, I asked for the discount and got it. Don't be timid about asking a friend if they know of anyone that might be able to hook you up with discount rooms. We didn't want debt to be starring us in the face when the wedding was over and our new life began. After you have exhausted this avenue move into phase two. Ask the hotel where you want to stay what kind of deals they offer Newlyweds.
There is usually some type of discount you can get. Also check to see if they will upgrade you to the honeymoon suite if possible. I always tried to take care of Newlyweds when they came to visit the hotel. People are always happy for you. Having everyone stay in the same hotel was a blessing in disguise.
It made it that much easier to organize everything when it was time for the wedding rehearsal. We had a fruit baskets delivered to the rooms to make everyone feel really welcome. The hotel has a great indoor and outdoor pool with a gym if you want to work out. Staying in a hotel makes it safer for your guest because they don't have to go out. All Marriott hotels have at least two restaurants; a formal one and one with an regular everyday style menu.
The service is great at Marriott hotels and not because I used to work for them at one time. The company simply prides itself on giving great service. If you can afford to make hotel arrangements with Marriott Hotels, you will be pleased with their service. Room service was also available if our guests needed something to snack on or get a meal during late night hours.
The day of the wedding, we all piled into the cars and caravanned over to the church. It was fun. In conclusion, getting a discount on hotel arrangements really helped our pocket books. The bottom line is, look for discounts through family members first and then through the hotel you plan to stay at.
You might be surprised who's is connected to whom. One last tip; book your hotel during the off season. For instance you can get a hotel room cheaper in Palm Springs in the Summer.
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