I believe this is discussion is based on the false impression that the groom is "taking" the points that any SPG guests booking a room would be earning. I'm not aware of any program at Starwood that allows this.

From memory the T&C states you can only earn points for a maximum of three rooms registered under your own names and paid by you at checkout. From the original posters statement he said he had to book and pay for his own room. Also I've always earned Starpoints on group/convention rates when staying at a hotel.

It sounds more like the groom is getting SPP points for booking his event at the hotel - both the wedding and the room block. And not being a professional traveler or meeting planner the groom may not have properly expressed how he was earning points.

I would suggest that Endor phone the hotel and ask to speak to the reservations or revenue manager and ask the specific question if that room rate earns Starpoints. Please let us know.

FWIW, I think CPRich has the correct call on this one.