Ashley and Chris met in July 2021 on a dating app called “Hinge.” Chris used the line “you seem like somebody worth getting to know” and their first date was about a week later. Chris selected a place he thought would be “wine tasting in Tremont” – it ended up being mead, wine that is fermented honey. Chris and Ashley bonded over their hate for mead and decided to grab margaritas and guac (the way to Ashley’s heart) and they instantly fell for each other. Chris joked he didn’t use the restroom the entire date because he was afraid Ashley would run away and didn’t want to lose her. Ashley & Chris bonded over their love for traveling and live music among other things. Hinge – the dating app whose tag line is  “Designed to be deleted” worked! 

We are very much looking forward to spending time with you in the Dominican Republic.

Please read through all sections below, check the FAQs, and don’t forget to fill out the RSVP form to start getting pricing!  Even if you are still unsure if you can make it, it is very helpful to receive an RSVP.

Tentative schedule for the week of the wedding:

Keep in mind that the arrival and departure dates are suggestions.

Wednesday, October 23, 2024: Suggested arrival date

Thursday, October 24, 2024:  Enjoy the resort!

Friday, October 25, 2024: The big day! Ceremony at 5:00 with a cocktail hour and reception to follow. Bring your dancing shoes! 

Saturday, October 26, 2024: Relax at the resort. 

Sunday, October 27, 2024: Suggested departure date. 

Even if you’re not 100% sure that you can make the trip, and you just want to get more info, please click here to fill out the RSVP form. 

Reserve your room in 2 easy steps!

1. Complete the RSVP form. Click here. You will be able to compare rooms and rates from within the RSVP form. NOTE: Once you successfully submit your RSVP, you will receive a copy of your responses via e-mail. If you have not received this, then you may not have finished submitting your RSVP. 

2. Submit your deposit. Once you’ve completed the RSVP form you will automatically be directed to an optional payment page to submit your deposit. Please remember that pricing and availability are not guaranteed until a deposit has been made. If you wish to make occasional or monthly payments, please use the same link.

Room deposit: $175.00 per person. If there are two people in your room, then your total deposit will be $350. 

Important Dates: 

RSVP Deadline: November 29, 2023

Deposit Deadline ($175 per person): January 17, 2024

Second Deposit due (50% of total): May 1, 2024

Final Payment: August 1, 2024

Please note!  submitting an RSVP form does not guarantee your room. You must place a deposit on a room to hold your room & rate.

You can find the answer to the most frequently asked questions here!

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Hyatt Zilara Cap Cana

Hyatt Zilara Cap Cana is the newest all-inclusive resort exclusively for adults in the beautiful gated community of Cap Cana. Located on the sought-after shores of Juanillo Beach in the Dominican Republic, Hyatt Zilara Cap Cana is a tropical paradise where guests can indulge in all-inclusive luxury surrounded by local culture, magnificent ocean views and incredible amenities like sprawling infinity pools with swim-up bars, a water park with a lazy river and slides, floating swim-up suites, 25 unique restaurants and bars, a world-class fitness center and so much more. Luxurious inclusions and welcoming staff ensure a vacation at Hyatt Zilara Cap Cana will exceed guests’ expectations in every way imaginable.

The resort is just minutes away from championship golf courses, a state-of-the-art marina, deep sea fishing, eco-parks, adventure excursions and other exciting attractions. Punta Cana International Airport is only 15 minutes away and is actually the most connected airport in the Caribbean, receiving flights from 26 countries.

Resort Quick Facts

• 12 restaurants and bars, including a Mongolian restaurant
• Water park with slides and a lazy river
• Fitness center with two cardio spaces and Zumba and spinning rooms
• Two-story Zen Spa spanning 22,750 square feet
• 24-hour room service
• Nightly live entertainment
• Rum tastings
• Pool volleyball
• Cooking, yoga, or dance classes
• Punta Espada golf course nearby
• Third-party tours and zip line adventures

Round Trip Transfers are included in the rates. 

Zilara Cap Cana is an all-inclusive resort where you really shouldn’t have to spend another cent unless you decide to visit the spa or book a tour.

Your stay includes: 

• Unlimited Dining at 12 restaurants and bars
• Endless Drinks
• 5 Bars & Lounges
• Water park with slides and a lazy river
• Non-Motorized Watersports
• Fitness center with two cardio spaces and Zumba and spinning rooms
• 24-hour room service
• Nightly live entertainment
• Rum tastings
• Pool volleyball
• Cooking, yoga, or dance classes
  
   
   

   

These rooms are included in the room block.  You will find the rates in the following section.  Don’t see a room you are interested in booking?  Let me know!

Keep in mind

“Oceanview” vs. “Oceanfront”: An Oceanfront room category is going to have a straight-on view of the ocean. An “Oceanview” room will have a view of the ocean but it is very unlikely that it will be a straight-on view of the ocean.

The rooms!

Zilara Junior Suite King or Double (adults-only): Look out over the resort’s pools or gardens from 600 square feet of space, including a furnished balcony, a separate shower, one king or two queen beds, and a sofa.

• 1 king bed or 2 queen beds 
• Maximum occupancy: 2 in King room, 4 in Double room

Zilara Junior Suite Swim Up King or Double (adults-only): Enjoy your stay in a 600-square-foot swim-up with a semi-private pool right next to the terrace, a separate shower, one king bed or two queen beds, and a sofa.

• 1 king bed or 2 queen beds 
• Maximum occupancy: 2 in King room, 4 in Double room

Zilara Club Junior Suite Oceanview King or Double (adults-only): Spectacular suite with ocean views, a king bed, a sofa and a furnished balcony.

• Bedding: 1 king bed or two queen beds
• Maximum occupancy: 2 in King room, 4 in Double room

Zilara Club Junior Suite Swim Up King or Double (adults-only): Have it all in a 600-square-foot space with both a semi-private pool and Club Level access, as well as a separate shower, king bed, and a sofa.

• Bedding: 1 king bed or two queen beds
• Maximum occupancy: 2 in King room, 4 in Double room

Zilara Club Ocean Front Junior Suite (adults-only): Gaze out at powder white sand beaches from the furnished balcony of a 600-square-foot oceanfront junior suite and Club Level access, as well as a separate shower, king bed, and a sofa.

• Bedding: 1 king bed
• Maximum occupancy: 2 adults 

Rooms with Club Level access include the following upgraded amenities:

• Private check-in and check-out in an exclusive area
• Personalized concierge services
• Premium-brand liquors
• Complimentary domestic & international calls
• 10% discount on spa and salon services
• Exclusive Club Level Lounge
• Exclusive access to breakfast & lunch à la carte for club guests
• Late check-out based on availability
• Private access to Club Pool

Rates are per person based on the stated occupancy. Rates include hotel and airport transfers. Airfare and travel insurance are additional.

Occupancy Types

Single: nightly rate when only 1 person will stay in the room

Double: per/person rate when 2 guests will stay in the room

Triple: per/person rate when 3 guests will stay in the room

Zilara Junior Suite: 

• $573.30 per night at single occupancy 
• $315.00 per person per night at double occupancy
• $267.75 per person per night at triple occupancy

Zilara Club Oceanview Junior Suite: 

• $651.56 per night at single occupancy 
• $358.00 per person per night at double occupancy
• $304.30 per person per night at triple occupancy

Zilara Junior Suite Swim Up:

• $686.14 per night at single occupancy 
• $377.00 per person per night at double occupancy
• $320.45 per person per night at triple occupancy

Zilara Club Junior Suite Swim Up:

• $711.62 per night at single occupancy 
• $391.00 per person per night at double occupancy
• $332.35 per person per night at triple occupancy

Zilara Club Ocean Front Junior Suite: 

• $788.06 per night at single occupancy 
• $433.00 per person per night at double occupancy

Please note that there is a 3-night minimum stay required to receive the group discount.

Transfers:  A direct airport transfer is already included in the rates.

Please click here to submit the RSVP form.

Can’t make it? We’ll miss you! You can decline and be removed from the email list via the RSVP form.

Important Dates: 

RSVP Deadline: November 29, 2023

Deposit Deadline ($175 per person): January 17, 2024

Second Deposit due (50% of total): May 1, 2024

Final Payment: August 1, 2024

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You will fly into the Punta Cana airport in the Dominican Republic. The airport code is PUJ.

Given changes in the airline industry and the global pandemic, we encourage you to book your flights directly with the airline. If you want to discuss your flights more or would like us to send you specific flight suggestions, please let me know.

Your reservation includes airport transfers but we cannot book your transfers without your flight details.

Make sure to book your flights for the same days as your hotel reservation. If you plan to extend your stay at a different resort, please let me know so I can book your transfers accordingly.

Here are some tips:

• Direct flights ensure more seamless and less stressful travel so consider booking a direct flight even if it is a little more expensive.
• If you do have to book a flight with a layover, please pay close attention to the layover times. Airlines are notorious for allowing short layovers with a very high likelihood of missing the connection. While no one wants to sit around the airport for hours, you also don’t want the headache of missing your layover because of a short connection. I suggest choosing a schedule that has at least 1.5 hours on the way to your destination. On your way home, I suggest at least 2 hours to give extra time to get through immigration.
• Pick an arriving flight as early in the day as you prefer so that you have more time at your destination.
• For your returning flight, the ground transportation company will often pick you up three to four hours before your flight time so pick as late a departing flight as your schedule allows
• Some airlines provide tickets that can be changed or canceled without a fee. This costs more upfront but can be helpful in these uncertain times.

Round trip transportation from the airport is included in the package. Once you have cleared customs and collected your bags, please proceed outside to the transfer area. 

Your transfers will be shared with anyone in the wedding group who is booked on the same flights as you. 

Cancellation Policy

• The original deposit is non-refundable.
• Before June 1, 2024: Everything is refundable except the original deposit
• June 1, 2024-August 1, 2024: 50% non-refundable if canceled (travel insurance would cover this fee)
• After August 1, 2024: 100% non-refundable if canceled (travel insurance would cover this fee)
• No show: no refund even with travel insurance

Travel insurance will protect you from these cancellation fees if you need to cancel after your reservation is already in penalty.

Please note! Once the final payment due date has passed, penalties also apply to a reduction in nights, room category, or the number of people in your room.

I know that you may not be able to think of a reason that you would cancel your trip right now. It may be tempting to not include the cancellation insurance. Keep in mind that the cancellation policy above will not be waived for ANY reason unless you have this cancellation travel insurance. This includes if you get COVID or the flu right before the trip and cannot travel. 

Still think you don't need insurance? Here are 14 reasons why you do!  These are all real reasons that wedding guests have had to cancel after the penalty period started. 

If you’re attending a destination wedding, chances are you’re booking several months in advance. While we’re sure you have every intention of making the trip, life can be unpredictable. The months before your travel date could bring a job change, illness, or other circumstances that could prevent you from traveling. Purchasing travel insurance is a smart investment that will protect you from financial loss.  

And because most medical insurance policies do not offer coverage outside the United States, we do not recommend traveling without insurance. Our trip insurance covers trip delay, trip cancellation, some medical coverage, lost luggage, and more. 

How does the Cancellation coverage work? 

• The travel insurance would cover you with a “cancel for any reason” policy that would give you a refund for any non-refundable portions of your land reservation as long as you cancel at least 2 hours before departure. It does not include coverage for airfare.
• Price: $175 per adult. $100 per child.
• The cost of travel insurance is not refundable. 

The insurance also includes the following in-travel coverage. 

We offer a lot of great excursions in this destination! We recommend that you pre-book your excursions. By booking your excursions in advance you won’t have to worry about exchange rates, getting closed out of something that you really want to do, or getting stuck in a timeshare presentation when you thought you were going zip lining! Most of our excursions include transportation.

Q. Is there a dress code for the wedding?

A. Beach Formal

Q. Can I bring my children? 

A. Only specifically invited children may attend the wedding. 

Q. Do I have to stay at the resort? 

A. The resort has a policy about wedding guests staying at the resort. We cannot guarantee that you will be able to attend the wedding if you do not stay at the resort. 

Q. Do I have to book in the room block? 

A. Please book in the room block. 

Q. Why should we book our travel with Bliss Honeymoons?

A. Great question! By booking with Bliss Honeymoons your travel arrangements will be handled by an experienced agent who not only understands all the details of your travel arrangements but has been to this resort and/or destination. Booking with Bliss Honeymoons also means:

• You’ll get to take advantage of the great group rate
• You will receive all the benefits of the group amenity package
• You won’t have to worry about getting bumped to a different resort
• We’ll be available to assist you both before and during your trip
• You’ll get better trip insurance than what is available from an online site.
• You get to support a local business
• You won’t pay more than booking with an online site
• It is extremely helpful for Chris & Ashley to have everyone book with their travel agent. This helps everything stay organized. 

Have more questions about flights, rooms, rates, and more? Check out the frequently asked questions here! 

Please contact us with any questions! We’re looking forward to working with you!

For faster service, please complete the RSVP form before contacting us with questions.

If you need to make a change to your RSVP or reservation, please send an email. 

You can find the answers to many frequently asked questions here.

Agent: Lindsay Barrie

Email address: lindsay@blisshoneymoons.com

Phone: 614-499-9927

The best time to reach us is between 9:00 AM and 6:00 PM Eastern, Monday through Friday.

We make every effort to provide a same-day response during normal business hours.

Please only utilize text messages in the event of an emergency.

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