So this happened a few years ago, but I'm curious to know if this is quite common. (The reason it came up is because I was chatting about it with my friend who is getting married. I thought this couple were massive CFs, my friend thought it was a great idea so we need an impartial decision
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A few years ago someone in my family was getting married (not a close relative). My parents were going and decided to stay at the venue. They were told that, when booking, to say the name of the wedding to get the wedding rates for the room.
So, my mum called up to book. She spoke to the receptionist and got told the price of the room. My mum then remembered about mentioning the wedding...and the price went up! Turns out the bride and groom were able to use the extra money on the rooms towards the price of the wedding.
I was really surprised as I've never heard of this before. I got married in quite a nice hotel and they also allowed me to keep aside a few rooms for guests, but that was so they could get a discount (and every other wedding I've been to has had that too!)
AIBU to be surprised at this and think the couple were CFs? Or is this quite normal (and am I about to be flamed for this 😫)