Generations Riviera Maya 

Beach Welcome Party

Generations Riviera Maya

Wedding Day

Wedding

Reception

We have friends and family all over the US: New York, Baltimore, New Jersey, LA, San Francisco, Atlanta, New Orleans, Florida, Illinois, Colorado, and Charlotte. So having our wedding in Mexico seemed like the obvious choice. Why not bring every one of our favorite people together for sunshine, margaritas, and an intimate party on the beach. Throughout our six years as a couple we have been fortunate to travel all around the world. Some of our best life experiences have been traveling together. From Thailand to Brazil and now to Mexico, we are so happy to finally have all of our friends and family in one place. Thank you for being our friends and family. Every single one of you has made such an impact on our lives and we can not wait to make another memory with all of you.xo Jasmine and Reggie

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Our Story

Our Wedding

What To Pack

PassportSunscreen and Bug SpaySunglasses and HatsSwimsuits and CoverupsMedicine Cameras and Phones Casual Elegant clothes for dinner, there is a dress code Cash ( food and drink is included but you may need cash for any optional tips, activities, or excursions)

 



Wedding and Cocktail Party Attire:



Men: Long pants, short/long sleeve button down shirts , dress sneakers, boat shoes, or elegant sandals that you can wear in the sand



Women: Dresses, skirts, blouses, flat or wedge dress sandals or espadrilles to wear in the sand ( There will be a wooden plank walkway at the wedding)



** The dinner reception will not be in the sand, feel free to change to your heels or dance shoes and bring a light jacket for night time events**



Restaurant Attire: 



Most restaurants throughout the resorts adhere to this dress code: Casual Elegant 



Ladies: Dresses, skirts, long pants, capri pants, light jacket or shawl, and elegant shoes or sandals. Gentleman: Long pants, collared shirts and shoes. Permitted: Formal bermudas and formal sandals. Not Permitted: Baseball caps, tank tops, flip-flops, jerseys, and sport shorts. 



Please visit the individual resort websites for more information. 



Around The Resort:



For daytime activities at the resort, bring your swim suit, cover ups and flip flops. If you're planning to do any hiking in the jungle or trips to the ruins, you'll want to plan your wardrobe accordingly and bring bug spray

Travel Arrangements

Wedding Details

Photos

Registry

Wedding Party

Q + A

Contact

We encourage everyone to book as soon as possible. Please book your hotel and/or flight package through our wonderful travel agent Dana Prichard dana@carytravelexpress.com 847-639-3300. We need to finalize our room and guest list by March so please rsvp before then.

 



Three All-Inclusive Resort Options: Generations Riviera Maya/El Dorado Royale/El Dorado Casitas Royale 



-All three resorts are part of the Karisma Hotel Group and are located side by side in Riviera Maya ( about .5 miles in between each resort). 



- If you are traveling with children under 18, Generations Resort is the best and only family friendly option of the three.



-The Resorts offer free shuttle service (every 15 minutes) and bikes to travel in-between each of the resorts. 



-Adults staying at any of the resorts are welcome to use the restaurants at the neighboring Generations, El Dorado Royale and El Dorado Casitas Royale. Anyone under the age of 18 is limited to Generations restaurants, pools, and beaches.



-The wedding, reception dinner, family rehearsal dinner, and beach welcome party will take place at the Generations Resort. 



-Reggie and Jasmine will be staying in the neighboring adults only El Dorado Royale. All adults are welcome to hang with us at the El Dorado pool and beach area. We will be traveling between El Dorado and Generations resorts for the wedding events.



-All three resorts are all-inclusive ( food and top shelf liquor included) and only 25 minutes from the Cancun airport. 



-There is a minimum 3 night stay for all resorts but you are welcome to stay as long as you like. 



-Most guests are staying four or five nights Thursday April 19th 2018 until Tuesday April 24th 2018. Please note the wedding takes place Sunday April 22nd. The welcome party on the beach will take place the evening of Friday April 20th 2018 ( children are welcome). We hope everyone can make it for all the events!

General Info About All Three Resort Options, Which is Right For You? 

To insure the best possible pricing and inclusion in our group booking rates, we are providing contact information for our wedding travel agent and encourage you to take advantage of her services. Her packages will accommodate whatever your travel needs are: entire package, ground transportation, airfare, resort, and any alternative combination you can think of!

We are offering three resort options for the wedding: Generations/El Dorado Casitas Royale/ El Dorado Royale. We will be arriving to the El Dorado Royale Thursday April 18th but we know many will plan to arrive early or stay late to make your trip a vacation. Whatever your travel needs, Dana will be able to assist you in finding the best resort.

Advantages of booking with Cary Travel: Dana can make sure you receive the group discount and perks created specifically for our wedding. She can also setup payment plans with a low deposit of $70 per person so you do not have to pay up in full until March 2018. Dana will PRICE MATCH, any lower offer found before the deposit is made. Lastly, she offers travel insurance so that you can cancel for any reason at any time before the trip.

We encourage everyone to book the resort portion as soon as possible. The resorts are small and it is wedding season so rooms sell out quickly. We want to make sure you have the room category of your choice that is in your budget. Please let Dana know you are booking through the Rydell/McKee wedding party. Happy Travels! 

Please contact Dana Prichard as soon as possible to reserve your room. 

Cary Travel Express, 9 Jandus Road, Cary, IL. 60013

Dana Prichard at 847-639-3300 or email her at <a href="mailto:Dana@carytravelexpress.com">Dana@carytravelexpress.com</a>

Dana Prichard Travel Agent

If you have children traveling with you under 18 this is the best (and only) option. The Resort is all Inclusive and designed for families and couples alike, with spacious Jacuzzi suites, beach butlers, 24-hour room service, and a variety of dining experiences. Adults staying at this resort are welcome to use the restaurants at the neighboring El Dorado Royale and El Dorado Casitas. The resort offers kid's club, nanny services, and baby supplies. The wedding will take place here on the beach with the reception to follow at the Sky Roof Deck. What we love about Generations: All of the modern rooms have a partial ocean view and most of the rooms have swim-out infinity pools.

Generations Riviera Maya (Family Friendly Option)

Passport Reminder: All U.S Citizens, including children, must present a valid passport for travel into Mexico. For more information regarding this process please see link below.<a href="https://travel.state.gov">https://travel.state.gov</a>

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The most affordable of the three options and adults-only. The El Dorado Royale has activities to escape on your vacation or an opportunity to disconnect from the world. Take a scuba clinic in the main pool and you'll be immersed in an underwater world in no time. For something a little more vigorous, head out on a kayak. Or just go with the flow in one of thirteen swimming pools, including a natural saltwater pool. You'll also find tennis courts and yoga classes, wine tastings and dance lessons. Cruise the grounds on a bicycle or blow off some steam in the fitness center. When staying at the El Dorado Royale, you have access to all the bars and restaurants at El Dorado Royale Casitas and Generations Resorts. What we love about this resort: The El Dorado Royale grows its own vegetables and spices in a 70,000 sq. ft greenhouse located at the resort.

El Dorado Royale (Adults Only/Most Affordable Option)

El Dorado Casitas Royale is perfect for couples who want a relaxing vacation. Each section of the resort has its own private pool and many of the rooms have private swim-out infinity pools. When staying at the El Dorado Casitas Royale, you have access to all the bars and restaurants at El Dorado Royale and Generations Resorts. What we love about this resort: a lazy river runs through the resort with swim-out pool access from many rooms. The nine swim-up bars serve gourmet snacks, premium cocktails and other refreshing beverages without having to leave the pool.The El Dorado Casitas Royale strikes the perfect balance between an all-inclusive experience and a charming boutique hotel.

El Dorado Casitas Royale (Adults Only - Boutique Luxury)

Travel

Most people in a week-long trip tend to choose a Mayan ruin site, go to either <a href="https://travelyucatan.com/xcaret/">Xcaret</a>, <a href="https://travelyucatan.com/xel-ha/">Xel-Ha</a> or <a href="https://travelyucatan.com/xplor-adventure-park/">Xplor</a>, go to Playa del Carmen, visit the cenotes, and relax at the various beaches. Mayan Ruins are located within a 1-2 hour drive in Tulum and Xel-Ha on the coast. Inland not far away is Coba and Punta Laguna. A further drive but well worth the trip is Valladoid and the great Chichen Itza. You can either take a taxi, bus tour, or rent a car to get to these locations. The resort should have more information on tours as well.Located not far from Riviera Maya is the magnificent Xcaret, which will thrill both young and old. It is a Mayan Eco Disney World. You can spend a whole day there. Not far away is the fun Xel-Ha Eco Park which has excellent snorkeling. For eco enthusiasts there is also; Aktun Chen Dry Cave and Jungle Tour, Yaax Che Jardin Botanico, and Sian Ka'an Bisphere Reserve.Local Points of Interest:Centote Route: A route through the Yucatan Peninsula found near Cancun and Puerto Morelos that contain swimable cenotes. A cenote is a whole in the ground with spring-water in it. You can swim/snorkel/dive in the cenotes and the experience is quite memorable.Downtown Cancun: An exciting area near the famous Cancun hotel zone where you are steps away from Cancun's hottest nightclubs, restaurants and shopping malls.Playa del Carmen: Originally a small fishing town, now Playa Del Carmen is a popular tourist attractive with its pristine beaches and turquoise water. At night, many of the bars along the strip have bands ranging from reggae to salsa to traditional Mexican. You can stroll from bar to bar then hit the after hour clubs which are quite lively. They are located on the beach and will have anything from fire dancers to bongo bands performing.Cozumel: This island is a tourist destination. It is less than an hour ferry ride away and the snorkeling and diving there is fantastic. Cozumel also offers an alternative to shopping in Playa del Carmen. You will see much of the same stuff in Cozumel but you will also see things not sold on the mainland in Playa, Cancun or anywhere else.Plancar Reef: Palancar Reef is located in Cozumel and is an enormous reef that is visible to visitors snorkeling. Xcaret/ Xplor/ Xel-Ha Eco-Aquatic Park: Enjoy an aquatic adventure through lagoons and caves while taking in the ancient Mayan culture including intact artifacts of the past.Tulum Mayan Ruins: These ruins located in the one of the most important cities during its time, are among the most popular sites to visit. Sights to see include ancient artifacts, pyramids, a beach, and breathtaking views of Caribbean Sea from cliff-top.Coba Mayan Ruins: Coba is located deep in the jungle and boasts the tallest pyramid in the Yucatan peninsula.Chichen Itza Mayan Ruins: These Mayan ruins include several restored ancient structures, pyramids and excellent views of Chichén Itzá. Chichén Itzá is one of the most impressive of all the Mayan Ruins, named as one of the 7 wonders of the world. The pyramid and other historical ruins are located in the middle of the jungle and are part of an extensive tour of the area.Akumal: Located south of Cancun, Akumal is a small beach-front community known for swimming, snorkeling and abundance of sea turtles that lay eggs on the beach at night during nesting season.Additional Excursion Websites:<a href="http://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Products-g659488-zfg11867-Riviera_Maya_Yucatan_Peninsula.html">www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Products-g659488-zfg11867-Riviera_Maya_Yucatan_Peninsula.html</a><a href="http://www.xcaret.com">http://www.xcaret.com</a> <a href="http://www.xplor.travel">http://www.xplor.travel</a>

Jasmine & Reggie

Jasmine & Reggie

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