BETHESDA, Md., Nov. 15, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- Calling all savvy engaged couples! Marriott and WeddingWire, the nation's leading wedding technology company, have formed the perfect marriage, offering busy brides and grooms the most affordable and convenient process to book a room block for their wedding guests. Courtyard, Fairfield Inn & Suites, SpringHill Suites, Residence Inn and TownePlace Suites are now the preferred accommodations provider on WeddingWire.com. In celebration of this union, WeddingWire is hosting a sweepstakes for a chance to win a $5,000 Marriott GiftCard. Starting today, through January 15, 2011, engaged couples can enter for a chance to win and book their guest accommodations for the "big day" at http://marriott.weddingwire.com.
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"We are very excited to join with WeddingWire to provide wedding couples a simpler way to reserve a more affordable room block near their wedding venue," said Brian King, senior vice president, Select Stay and Extended Stay Brand Management, Marriott International, Inc. "Our five moderately-priced Marriott hotel brands offer more than 2,500 convenient locations throughout North America to provide every wedding guest the Marriott quality, service and value their family and friends deserve."
Guests can search, compare and book room blocks of 10-25 rooms with real-time pricing, instant confirmation reservation links and a simple contract. At Courtyard, Fairfield Inn, SpringHill Suites, Residence Inn and TownePlace Suites, guests can also enjoy free high-speed internet access or Wi-Fi at every hotel and free breakfast at most locations.
"WeddingWire is thrilled with the recent engagement to Marriott," said Timothy Chi, CEO, WeddingWire. "With over 200,000 local vendors, in more than 19 bridal categories, we're eager to strengthen our commitment to newly engaged couples by simplifying the booking process through our new partnership with the Courtyard, Fairfield Inn & Suites, SpringHill Suites, Residence Inn and TownePlace Suites properties. We hope couples will celebrate with us by entering for a chance to win a $5,000 Marriott GiftCard at http://marriott.weddingwire.com."
To enter for a chance to win a $5,000 Marriott GiftCard from Marriott and WeddingWire, visit http://marriott.weddingwire.com. Terms and conditions apply.
About WeddingWire, Inc.
WeddingWire, the nation's leading technology company serving the $70 billion wedding industry, is the only online wedding planning resource designed to empower both engaged couples and wedding professionals. For engaged couples, WeddingWire offers the ability to search, compare and book over 200,000 local wedding vendors, from wedding venues to wedding photographers to wedding cakes. WeddingWire also offers an online community and a suite of cutting-edge planning tools for weddings, including wedding websites, all at no charge. For wedding professionals, WeddingWire provides free online management tools creating the only market opportunity that gives local businesses control over their clients, reviews, leads and performance. Businesses that join the WeddingWire Network appear on WeddingWire.com and other leading sites, including MarthaStewartWeddings.com (NYSE: MSO), ProjectWedding.com and Weddingbee.com (both part of eHarmony), and Celebrations.com (part of the 1-800-Flowers family of brands, Nasdaq: FLWS).
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SOURCE Marriott International, Inc.
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