THE DETAILS
EN ROUTE
“ Always use a travel consultant . Travel consultants will be your best advocate to protect your hard-earned money . We have direct connections to hoteliers , cruise lines and tour operators . Schedule changes , flight delays , flight cancellations , etc ., are still part of our daily routine . It is our job to find a way to get our clients to their destination .”
— Jamie Perrotti , Detailed Destinations , detaileddestinations . com
SHOW UP IN STYLE ( AND COMFORT )
“ Trolleys and antique cars have always been popular because of their classic look , but don ’ t exclude luxury vans . They have
forward-facing seats and are tall enough to stand up in , with steps to walk on board .
I always tell people that if you are transporting garment bags or lots of items , avoid a limo at all costs — a limo ’ s trunk space is the same as a regular car . Luxury vans have enough room to hang them in the back and store luggage .”
— Meagan Peter , Rockstar Limo , rockstarlimo . net
BLOCK IT OFF
“ Share the room block details with your guests as early as possible . Once your room block is open , your guests can begin making their reservations . We highly recommend including the details on your wedding website , as this is the quickest way to relay the information to your guests . Share the room block details as early as you can to allow your guests time to plan and ensure that they are able to make reservations before the booking cutoff date . Don ’ t wait until your wedding invitations are sent — consider offering room blocks in multiple locations with a range of price points to account for guests ’ varying budgets . If you are planning a destination wedding with only one hotel , consider including rooms in several price ranges to provide your guests with options .”
— Josh Franca , Newport Harbor Island Resort , newportharborisland . com
PHOTOGRAPHY : ( TOP ) FELISHA LEES PHOTOGRAPHY ; ( LEFT ) GETTY IMAGES .
PLAN AHEAD
“ This policy will vary between hotels . We recommend starting your research approximately one year in advance to inquire if a room block can be offered . If not , the hotel will provide you with their specific booking window . Once you have your venue booked , it will be a good time to begin the wedding block process . You ’ ll want to ensure your block is set up when you send out your Save-the-Dates , as your stationery and wedding website often includes travel and room block information .”
— Josh Franca , Newport Harbor Island Resort , newportharborisland . com
“ Rely on PROFESSIONALS .
Obviously , friends and family won ’ t let you down , but anything is possible and relying on a professional company ensures professional vehicles and chauffeurs . Still on the fence ? Go and visit the company , check the fleet and ask the difficult questions .”
— Meagan Peter , Rockstar Limo , rockstarlimo . net
SHUTTLE SUGGESTION
“ Don ’ t print guest shuttle schedules too early . Shuttle times can change so much based on the smallest changes with final hotel room block numbers , the weather , local construction or festivals / events . Work with your transportation company to get a suggested schedule that allows for plenty of time and publish it after confirming with them . Give guests their shuttle times on a welcome note , post them on a wedding website or ask the hotel to list the shuttle times .”
— Meagan Peter , Rockstar Limo , rockstarlimo . net
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