Amongst the millions of discussion threads there are hundreds of wedding stories, with some great examples of exotic locations and travel financed by miles and points - with thanks to many here

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Re. getting too excited and buying a lot of hotel stays on PL:
be careful in 'convention' cities like SF (and NOLA when 'convening' again). Your 4/5* could be full and unable to upgrade you from a tiny room!
There's always LAS, adult wonderland with better rooms potentially a
'tip' away
winbornstephanie, welcome to Flyertalk