Simplify Wedding Planning with an All Inclusive Hotel!

Catering Sales Manager Bethany Neubaum of the Hilton Knoxville shares her handy tricks when planning your wedding and reception at an all inclusive hotel.  Read on to find out five of the top reasons to have your reception at a hotel, saving you serious cash and simplify your guests’ stay!

1. No need to worry about guest transportation. Your guests will party where they stay, so fatigue or alcohol consumption isn’t an issue! They simply retire to their rooms after the party.
2. You get a built-in planner with your reservation. Feel free to view the person you book the hotel with as your greatest asset during wedding planning. He or she will have expert knowledge in the hotel’s ins and outs, will arrange for rental, catering, guest rooms, and other options, and act as the contact person the day-of.
3. Guests will find other attractions near the hotel. This serves as the perfect option for crowds staying who love to explore.  Hotels are often central to attractions in the area, make perfect vacation spots, and have ample parking.
4. You may get greater discounts on group room rates when you book all festivities there. Check with your contact person to save your guests even more money!
5. Get the décor of a chic venue without paying a separate price. Most hotels invest continuously in modern and elegant décor, so the entire area will awe guests (and you!). The best part? You don’t pay for the venue. Normally, you only pay the event catering bill. The room and standard rentals like tables, chairs, white linens and napkins come with the venue.

So how did the Hilton Knoxville beat other venues out for the 2011 Best Reception Venue by City Voter Knoxville? Aside from providing the five traits above, Bethany described other services unique to the Hilton Knoxville making this venue to stand out from the crowd. For starters, brides can save money on flowers when they book. The hotel’s dinner packages provide a small floral centerpiece for every guest table. Worried about a noise restriction? Thanks to the structure of the hotel, you’ll have no sound restrictions for your reception. In addition to standard rental provisions, the Hilton Knoxville also provides a dance floor and even allows specialty “catering” options like Marble Slab Creamery. The hotel also offers bartending services at very reasonable rates.

Looking for a unique personal touch? The Hilton Knoxville features package introductions called Wedding “Wow!” Site Visits…and we absolutely love them! Upon the first meeting, the hotel treats brides and grooms to sparkling cider, specialty foods, and a visit from each person who will have a part in making their vision come true. This includes a meeting with their renowned chef, known for taking special classes to perfect his technique for ethnic options and specialty requirements. The bride and groom even get to approve the chef’s cuisine beforehand.

Worried about entertaining your guests? No worries - they won’t get bored easily here! They could walk quickly to Market Square in Downtown Knoxville from the hotel. Brides can reserve Marty’s Bistro, located inside the Hilton Knoxville, for a semi-private breakfast the next morning with up to 30 guests.

If you’re ready to meet the staff that can simplify planning at the Hilton Knoxville, check out their website  or call Bethany to set up an appointment, and say The Pink Ladies sent you!

Photography courtesy of Waldorf Photographic Art.