FAQs

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Dress Code

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Semi-Formal or Dressy Casual Beach Attire. Our wedding is going to be on the beach. Dress to impress, but also dress for the elements (sun, water and sand). Anything you would wear to a nice restaurant on a summer evening would be appropriate. He should wear (examples): Colored Polos/button up shirts (short sleeve, 3/4 sleeve or full length). Khakis pants or other breathable pants. No ties required. Sandals/loafers. She should wear (example): Formal summer dresses. Maxi dresses. Formal jumpsuits. Sandals.

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Are kids welcome?

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Of course! Please bring your children to the ceremony and to the wedding reception. The resort itself is family friendly and has a lot to offer for children. There is a waterpark for kids, along with a ton of activities to keep the kids entertained throughout the day.

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How and where should I book our trip?

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We have reserved a block of rooms at the Sandos Playacar all-inclusive resort. In order to reserve your room within our block at discounted rates, you must contact our travel agent, Lina Contreras. Please use the website below to find our wedding. The wedding password is "RYANWEDDING2020". https://www.destinationweddings.com/Weddings/Guests/AttendaWedding.aspx Once you make an account, you will be able to book your reservation directly with our travel agent, Lina Contreras, who is wonderful to work with! Please note: the only way to reserve a room within our block with the discounted group rates is through Lina. You will be responsible for booking your own flights. Here are a few tips: 1. Best time to search for flights is 4 months prior to the trip. If you search too far in advance you will overpay for flights. 2. Best day to purchase a flight is on Tuesday.

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When should I book my reservation?

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We encourage you to make your reservation as soon as possible. We have set aside a block of rooms that will be held until July 14th, 2020. A minimum of 3 nights is required, but the room blocks guarantee you a 5 night stay (arriving on October 21st). If you prefer to stay longer than the 5 nights that are provided in the room blocks, please book right away. There is no way for us to know the resort room availability outside the 5 nights that we have set aside. You can stay as long as you would like, depending on resort availability.

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Paying For Your Trip

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If you book through our agent, Lina Contreras, you will have the option to pay for your trip with an interest free payment plan.

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Travel Documents

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You will need a passport to travel to Playa del Carmen. Please make sure your passport is up to date and is not going to expire too close to your travel dates. As a general rule, passports should have at least six months of validity when traveling internationally. Most countries will not permit a traveler to enter their country unless the passport is set to expire at least six months after the final day of travel. If you need to apply for a new passport or a renewal it could take 6-8 weeks, so plan accordingly. Here is the website to apply: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en.html

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When are the Bride and Groom Traveling?

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As the bride and groom, we will be arriving to the resort on Tuesday October 20th. After the wedding events, beginning on Monday October 26th, we will be considering this the start of our "honeymoon". As much as we love all of you, we will want to spend some time alone and we encourage you to do the same! Make this a vacation for yourselves, too!

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Weather in Playa del Carmen

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October averages a temperature of 79 degrees. Typically September and October get more rain than most months, but keep in mind that the when it does rain, it generally doesn't stick around for long. You can expect a few rain showers here and there. Don't be afraid if you see rain in the forecast.

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Things to Do

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There will be so much to do at the resort. Sandos has a lot to offer for children and adults, so you shouldn't have to leave the resort to keep yourself busy. Here is their website with a list of activities they offer: https://www.sandos.com/sandos-playacar/activities For shopping and sightseeing check out 5th Avenue: https://everythingplayadelcarmen.com/5th-avenue-playa-del-carmen/

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What to Pack

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-Sunblock (this can be pricey if you buy it in Mexico!) -Hat -Sunglasses -Waterproof Phone Case -Beach Bag -Sandals -Closed toe shoes for men (if you plan on dining in the nicer restaurants at the resort) -Swimsuits, Of course. -SINGLES FOR TIPPING! The staff will love you and treat you special if you tip the waitstaff/housekeepers. -Phone Charger -Your best hangover cure!