When it comes to hotel accommadations and planning your wedding, do a little research and make it a bride and groom effort. There are many questions to ask. Two sets of ears to hear answers and tour hotels is best. You should sign a contract, as with any vendor your hire, so you know all the details. It is the difference between saving time and any disagreements that could arise later.

Whether the wedding takes place in your home town or is a destination, there usually is some guests that will need accommodations. Some questions to keep in mind when checking out your accommodations are as follows:

• Will your wedding reception be in a resort or hotel ball room?
• Do you have family or guests traveling to your wedding?
• Estimate how many will need a place to stay?
• What will be the dates of arrival and departure?
• Will you stay longer than your guests?
• Who will be responsible for making arrangements for your guests?

When interviewing hotels for accommodations, keep notes of all correspondence, any information they provide or questions they might ask you in your wedding planner. Is is so much easier to go back and look up information after you have visited a number of vendors. Sometimes the mind forgets little details of importance.

Ask for business cards and brochures from all the hotels you visit. If one is definitely not in the running, toss it so it doesn’t get mixed in with the rest you are considering. Tour the hotels. You want to see what kind of accommodations and amenities your guests will be receiving.

If you are not visiting in person, have them send this information to you. Hotel brochures explain what is offered, rules, regulations and any exclusions.

Once you have toured the hotel, now is the time for some questions. You will want to know:

• How long they have you been accommodating wedding parties ?
• How many wedding guests have you served?
• Do they offer any different rates for accommodations (rooms – suites)?
• Do they offer a bridal package?
• Is there a discount for a block of rooms?
• Do they offer a free room for every so many rooms?
• Is there any transportation provided from and to the airport?
• What, if any, meals are included as part of your guests stay?
• Do they have a sufficient number of roll away beds to accommodate any children that may be attending?
• Do they provide an insured and bonded babysitting service?
• Are there any additional expenses that may be charged?
• How much and when will a deposit need to be made?
• What is the latest date for makiong changes or cancellations?

Ask for a written contract. Make sure it is dated. Read the fine print and check it to see if it includes any cancellation clause? Cancelling last minute may lose a deposit, however, if the cancellation is further out, they may be able to book your block for another occasion.

Most hotels give you three days to cancel after you sign the contract. Make sure the one you choose has it in writing.

If you plan your reception to take place at your hotel accommodations, there  is a good chance that they will accommodate your stay for the night before and/or the night after the wedding. If you ask, you’ll find out that many hotels and resorts provide this as part of their package.

If you ever have questions or do not understand anything verbal or written, ask more questions until you have the answers you need. With this information, you should be able to reserve your hotel accommadations knowing that all your needs are met.