FAQs

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What is the Rehearsal dinner?

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The rehearsal dinner is the day before our wedding held at the Rodizio Brazilian restaurant at the resort. EVERYONE (ALL GUESTS) are invited to attend this event. Please dress appropriately as there are dress codes for most a la carte restaurants.

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Is there a dress code?

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Please, no beach attire for our wedding (no swimsuits, cover-ups, flip flops, jeans) Suggested outfit for men: Khaki long pants/smart plain shorts. Open button down shirt/nice shirt. Nice shoes. Images on gallery page to help. Suggested outfit for women: light fabric dresses, nice jumpsuits, or other formal attire. For more inspiration, our dress code is: “Beach Wedding” (Look at Pinterest or Google) **Keep in mind the temperature/mosquitoes in Punta Cana when bringing your outfit ideas!**

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When should I be ready for the ceremony and where do I go?

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Wedding is Saturday November 16th, all guests along with the groom and his groomsmen will be ready in the Grand Punta Cana lobby by 3:30-3:40pm. This timeframe allows our wedding coordinator to bring you to the location, have you find your seats, and mingle before the ceremony begins.

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A La Carte Restaurant Reservations?

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There are restaurants that are included but you will need to make reservations for them. These are specialty restaurants. Please look online as these restaurants also have specific dress codes to adhere to. You can make these reservations via the Bahia Principe app.

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What are necessary things to pack?

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Please bring sunscreen and bug spray/repellent!!! These are expensive in Punta Cana, pack extra!! Vaseline is great to repel sand fleas.

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What is cell phone reception like?

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There is wifi provided on the resort, but it can be spotty. Additionally, costs for phone calls in the DR are extremely expensive. If you plan on making any international calls, check with your phone provider for costs beforehand.

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Do I need to exchange currency?

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No! You do not have to. The resort will take US dollars, but there will be areas available to convert your money if you would like. These monetary exchange areas can be found in the airport and in the hotel lobby area.

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Are there spa services? (Hair & makeup)

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Yes there is! If you’d like to get your hair or makeup done at the Bahia Spa you can make reservations via the app or by contacting the spa directly : spabppuj@bahia-principe.com Hair services will take 1 hour Makeup services will take 1 hour Please plan accordingly for our 3:30pm meet-up time for the ceremony

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What airport do I fly into?

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Fly into Punta Cana International Airport! There will be our included transfers to/from the hotel from there if you booked through destination weddings. If you choose to book through a different website, you are responsible for your transport to/from the airport.

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Is there transportation to and from the hotels to the ceremony?

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Yes, when booking through destinationweddings.com transfers from the airport to hotel and back will be provided. Please follow instructions located on your save the date to join our website. If you wish to go with a private transfer then there are directions located on the destination weddings website to accommodate for that as well.

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How long does it take to get from the airport to the hotel?

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When landing in the airport, transport to/from the hotel is about 50 minutes give or take.

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Are you registered? Where?

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Please, we would rather expect your presence in lieu of gifts, but if you would like to purchase something or contribute to our couple funds we would appreciate it. Please refer to tab labeled registry. We are registered through Zola and Amazon.

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Gallery Pictures: Includes images of outfit ideas!

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Please look on our gallery tab to see images of our inspired looks for the wedding if you need a visual to help see our vision!

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When should I RSVP by?

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We ask that you have booked your rooms by July 30th 2024, at the absolute latest. You will need a valid passport that does not expire within 6 months of the expected travel date in order to attend.

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Do I need a passport? How do I get one?

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If you have never had a passport you will need to go online to receive an application for one. There is a fee but your passport will be valid for 10 years. If you already have one, please check for it’s expiration date and if you need to renew it, do so as soon as possible to avoid long waiting periods. If you’ve held a passport previously, you may be able to mail in to receive a new one.

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How do I book into the wedding hotel block?

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Please visit www.destinationweddings.com and follow the instructions included in your save the date. Please select your room style from our website to be with the rest of the wedding attendees at the resort.

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Can I bring a date?

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We'd love for you to bring a plus one to our wedding, if you're in a committed relationship. We want to get to know everyone’s partners and we want everyone to have a great time celebrating with us!