FAQs

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Do I need a passport?

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Yes. To enter the Dominican Republic you must have a valid passport that does not expire at least 6 months after your return date of travel (Must be valid until 9/2023). Typical processing time is 10-12 weeks to renew a passport. For more information on how to apply and/or renew please visit: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports.html You may book your stay with our travel agent before obtaining your passport. A copy of your passport will just need to be provided before the trip. For those who are changing names on their new passport, the name on your passport and the name on your info. sheet must match.

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Are children invited?

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Yes, children are welcome at the resort and venue.

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WHAT IF I HAVE DIETARY RESTRICTIONS?

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Please indicate your dietary restrictions and allergies when you RSVP! It is very important for us to know so Kukua can prepare your food accordingly. The resort offers many meal options for those with dietary restrictions.

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Are the ceremony and reception wheelchair accessible? What about the hotel?

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Yes, yes, and yes! Wheelchair rentals are also available at the resort. Deplaning is NOT wheelchair accessible (you exit the plane via stairs onto the tarmac), but flight staff will be available to assist. Please request this information in your airport pickup/drop off reservation.

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When is the RSVP deadline?

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Please RSVP through the "RSVP" tab by November 1, 2022. One person can respond for everyone in their respective party or household. Please make sure to include children as well. Please note that your room deposit will serve as a confirmation for your RSVP.

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DO I NEED A VACCINE? ( & OTHER COVID INFO)

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At this time, you DO NOT need to be vaccinated and you DO NOT need a COVID test to enter the Dominican Republic. As of June 12, 2022, the U.S. no longer requires proof of a negative test to come back to the United States. We will provide updates as we hear of any new information regarding COVID requirements.

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Is the wedding indoors or outdoors?

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The ceremony and the reception will be completely outdoors, and the dinner portion of the wedding will be held in an outdoor, covered setting.

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What should I wear to the wedding? Can I wear heels?

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Yes, you can wear heels! There will be a wooden walkway to the beach ceremony, but the seats are on the sand. The cocktail hour, dinner, and dancing will be held on solid surfaces. The dress code is "Beach Semi-Formal." We would like for our guests to be comfortable, especially in the Caribbean sun, so we suggest wearing lightweight clothing. For example: Men: lightweight, linen, dressy pants; button-down shirt; dress shoes. Women: short/long dress, rompers; lightweight dressy pants; any shoes that you'll be comfy in (heels, sandals, flats).

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More hotel/travel logistics, please!

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The hotel is about a 20 minute drive from the airport (PUJ). The hotel is all-inclusive meaning all meals, drinks, & snacks are included with your stay. Cash tipping is not mandatory, but encouraged. The resort has a family friendly section and an Adults Only (18+) section. No matter what section you choose to stay in, everyone will be able to see each other and enjoy shared amenities. As with any vacation, we recommend purchasing travel insurance - just in case! Our travel agent can provide a quote upon booking.

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When are Kole & Katie arriving?

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We will be arriving on Friday, February 24th and departing Sunday, March 5th. Please come & go whenever you'd like.

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IS TRANSPORTATION PROVIDED?

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Round-trip airport to resort transfers are included in the price of your room when reserving in our room block. Complimentary round-trip transportation will be provided for guests on the day of the wedding. Kukua is about 5 minutes from the resort.

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CAN I DRINK THE WATER?

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Fortunately, since the DR thrives on tourism, all of the hotels and restaurants (Kukua) use filtered water for cooking, drinking, and ice. However, we strongly advise our guests to not consume the tap water in the hotel rooms. Each room should have a fully stocked fridge ready for use. Bottled water is available everywhere.

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what will the weather be like?

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The average high is around 84 degrees Fahrenheit, with an average low of 71 degrees Fahrenheit in the evenings. February in Punta Cana is still a part of the dry season so there is less rain and humidity than other months, but be prepared for rain either way and pack that extra hairspray as we will be in the Caribbean!

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What's up with the room block?

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Our room block is open for reservations until November 20, 2022. Booking is still available through our travel agent after November 20th, however availability of rooms and the fixed rate is no longer guaranteed. Booking directly through the hotel or a third party vendor is, of course, always an option. Please let the bride or groom know if you book through an alternative route so we can include you in wedding events taking place at the resort.

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DO I BOOK MY OWN AIRFARE?

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You are more than welcome to book your own airfare, or feel free to use our Travel Agent!

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WHAT DAY SHOULD WE ARRIVE? HOW MANY NIGHTS DO WE NEED TO STAY?

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Our wedding is on February 28, 2023. So, you should arrive no later than February 27, 2023. We recommend arriving 2 days early to allow for any flight delays/issues that may arise. There is a 3 night minimum, but you can extend your trip to as long as you’d like past the 3 nights. The bride & groom will be departing on Sunday, March 5th.

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CAN I TAKE PHOTOS DURING THE CEREMONY?

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We ask you to join us in being fully present by putting away electronic devices during the ceremony. After the ceremony and during your stay, feel free to post pictures with the hashtag #KolePuntaRingOnIt

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DO THE RESTAURANTS HAVE SPECIFIC DRESS CODES?

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Yes! The general dress code for the restaurants at Majestic Elegance is: For ladies; casual elegant allowing open toe sandals and shoes as well as dresses. For gentlemen and teenagers; long trousers are required, closed-toe shoes, collar and sleeve shirt for the fine dining restaurants.

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Can I set up a payment plan?

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Yes, payment plans are available through our travel agent.

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Are you having a reception back home?

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Yes, we will be holding a reception to celebrate when we get back! The party will be in Colfax, IA on March 18, 2023. Invites will be mailed out at a later date.

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Other questions?

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Feel free to contact Katie at kmills4543@gmail.com or via social media. We will also have a Facebook group created for easy reference and additional info.