QUESTION:

I’m planning a wedding for May of 09 in Chicago. Was just reading your blog post on Room Blocks. Very helpful information.

My fiancé and I are planning to have our reception at a hotel and are doing some “venue shopping” this weekend. I was curious as to the average discount for room rates for blocks. Especially if we are also holding the reception at the hotel.

Trying to get as educated as possible before our meetings so we have some negotiating power. Any info you have would be helpful.

Thanks!

Bridget Read the rest of this entry »

QUESTION:

I have been searching for weeks as to how to plan a 49th Anniversary Party for our parents.

Half of our family lives 4,000 miles away from our parents. It has been 13 years since we will all (all family members) be at home at the same time. And has taken us 10 years to plan and save for our trip.

Our parents 50th is next year, and we would like to celebrate their marriage this year. They were married in October of 1959, so we do understand we are pushing boundaries celebrating the 49th.

We have had several Aunts and Uncles pass away over the past 2 years, and feel, since we are all together, we could celebrate their 50th this summer.

We know we cannot be together next year, on their 50th. Is there an appropriate way to have this event? Any advice you could give would be greatly appreciated.

-Linda Read the rest of this entry »