Polterabend is a traditional German pre-wedding event. It includes dinner and music and the key attraction, plate smashing! The plate smashing is thought to bring good luck to the couple such that they will not fight in marriage. Bring any porcelain or ceramic to break (it need not be plates) but no glass as breaking glass is seen as bad luck.
Yes, there is a hotel block at the Texas A&M Hotel and Conference Center which is the reception venue. Reservations must be made prior to July 9 for discounted rate. Reservations can be made at the following website: https://book.passkey.com/e/51065550?utm_source=50442079&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=297741047&trkid=600187036&linkid=3704526686