IHG Hotels & Resorts is offering up to 300,000 IHG One Rewards points for hosting a wedding or related event at participating properties. This promotion is available at select Luxury and Lifestyle hotels and resorts across the United States, Canada, and the Caribbean.
The points earned through this promotion are deposited directly into the contract signatory’s account. These points can then be used to book reward nights for a honeymoon or future travel at any of IHG’s 6,600+ properties worldwide.
Booking and Event Timelines
To qualify for this promotion, you must meet specific timing requirements for both the contract signing and the event itself.
The contract for your event must be signed between April 15, 2026, and December 31, 2026. The actual wedding or related event must take place between April 15, 2026, and December 31, 2027.
This extended event window allows for long-term planning, provided the initial agreement is finalized before the end of 2026. The offer is not valid for events that were previously booked or held.
Earning Structure and Spend Requirements
The number of points you earn depends on your total qualifying spend. IHG uses a tiered structure to determine the final point allocation.
Here is the earning breakdown based on qualifying event spend:
- $10,000 USD yields 120,000 points
- $20,000 USD yields 180,000 points
- $30,000 USD yields 240,000 points
- $40,000 USD yields 300,000 points
It is important to understand what constitutes qualifying spend. This total includes the food and beverage minimum, the ceremony site fee, the room rental fee, and other eligible event charges determined by the hotel.
Qualifying spend explicitly excludes taxes, gratuities, service charges, and third-party vendor fees. It also excludes guest room revenue. When planning your budget to hit a specific point tier, calculate your total using only the base fees for the venue and catering.
Steps to Secure the Offer
Receiving these points requires specific actions during the negotiation and contracting phases. The hotel will not automatically apply this promotion to your event.
First, you must request the promotional offer during your initial inquiry with the hotel’s event staff. Mention it early in the process so it is factored into your proposal.
Second, ensure the offer, the qualifying spend, and the exact point allocation are explicitly outlined in your final hotel contract.
Third, the person signing the contract must be an active IHG One Rewards member at the time of signing. You must include your member account number directly in the executed agreement. If you are not a member, create a free account before signing any paperwork.
Practical Timelines for Honeymoon Planning
Points are not awarded immediately upon signing the contract. IHG requires an initial deposit along with the executed agreement to secure the promotion.
Once the agreement is signed and the deposit is processed, it takes a minimum of four to six weeks for the points to appear in the signatory’s account.
If you plan to use these points to book your honeymoon, factor this waiting period into your timeline. Sign your venue contract well in advance of when you intend to book your honeymoon flights and accommodations.
For additional value, consider paying your initial deposit with an IHG co-branded credit card. This allows you to earn standard credit card rewards on the transaction in addition to the promotional points outlined in your contract.
Participating Brands
This promotion applies to participating properties within IHG’s Luxury and Lifestyle portfolio in the specified regions.
While availability is subject to the individual hotel’s discretion and potential blackout dates, the eligible brands typically include:
- InterContinental Hotels & Resorts
- Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants
- Regent Hotels & Resorts
- Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas
- Hotel Indigo
- Vignette Collection
If you have a specific property in mind, contact their events team directly to confirm their participation in this specific promotion before scheduling a site tour.
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