Tucanes Bar

Welcome Party

Our Wedding

Gazebo 55

Cocktail Hour -  Bar Guacamayas

Reception - Fuentes Beach

El Dorado Casitas Royale - Enclave 26

Day After

June 2012

June 2020

June 2021

June 2022

June 2023

June 2024 

Engagement 9.7.2024

Our Story

SAVE THE DATE

1.9.2026

Photos

Paige Elizabeth Barrett

Francesca Marie Carpenter

James Brian Hughes

Margaret Mary McGillian

Joseph Michael Hughes

Kaitlin Elizabeth Mullen 

Steven Jay Hughes

Lee Krynski 

Anthony John Hughes

Stephanie Anne Ailes

Wedding Party

Q + A

Please find your accommodation options using our website set up for us by our lovely Travel Agent, Lauren! https://avoradestinations.com/barretthugheswedding/ Please book through Lauren to ensure you are included in our wedding festivities guest count. The hotel will not notify us unless you are booked through our room block through our travel agent. El Dorado offers price matching, if you find a cheaper price, but you must tell us or Lauren and book through our room block first. She offers more details about this on our Travel Website. Please note there are 3 hotel options to choose from on the resort- • Generations: Family Friendly • El Dorado Royale: Adults Only • El Dorado Casitas: Adults Only Nick and I will be staying in the El Dorado Casita Suite. We have currently reserved an Enclave of 15 rooms which ensures our party a private pool & swim-up bar with our own personal bartender. Although our Enclave of Casita Suites is full, all who are part of the Barrett-Hughes Wedding Group are welcome to enjoy the private enclave pool & swim-up bar with us throughout our stay. We do suggest purchasing Travel Insurance in case, for any reason, you are unable to attend or need to change travel plans. More information to follow on our Travel website attached!

El Dorado Casitas Royale 

Travel Tips & Tricks

- Upon arrival you will see QR Codes for "Visatax" around the airport. DO NOT PAY unless your return flight enforces it (most do NOT). - Upon exiting the airport there will be a hallway to the outside doors with 100's of people trying to sell you timeshares/taxis - IGNORE them + walk to LOMAS TRAVEL, they are in teal shirts - Please remember to pack Sunscreen and Sun wear essentials. They are expensive if you wait to buy at the resort Kiosks. - No need to exchange dollars to pesos, they accept US dollars as tips (suggestion to bring $1's + $5's to tip resort service members)

Travel

Resort Tips & Tricks

- Consider purchasing a bottle of liquor or wine or champagne at the airport Duty Free store for in-room nightcaps. While the resort is all-inclusive, late night bars could be tough to find. - Find a Naay Spa rep to bargain your Spa prices instead of going through your concierge. They offer up to 40% off. You will also receive a resort credit to use. - Meet with your Concierge ASAP to book dinner reservations for throughout your stay, Restaurants can fill up QUICK + they just rolled out a reservations required policy. Please see Resort Restaurants tab I have included to get an idea of where you may like to eat. - The resort is walkable, but over a mile long. Be sure to flag down a golf cart or stop at a shuttle bench for a lift! - If you arrive before 3pm, your room might not be ready, They will store your luggage and you can explore the resort. You can always bring your things over to our private Enclave 26 to use the Bride/Groom/Bridal Party + Family suites to store your things and join us at our own private pool and swim-up bar. - Remember the tap water in Mexico is not treated the same as the water in the US. Call Room Service for additional bottled waters. - Those who may need Distilled Water will need to ask your concierge + they will arrange for outside purchase + drop-off at your room.

Resort Tips

NOTE: As of December 2025 the resort has rolled out a new policy where dinner reservations are being required for all restaurants (outside of the food display (aka buffet) restaurants.) All reservations can be made before 4pm by guests using the app or with their concierge upon arrival.

Starbucks

There are 2 Starbucks on site, one located outside the lobby across from La Isla, and one inside the ice cream shop over by Casitas. PLEASE NOTE THIS IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE ALL-INCLUSIVE STAY

Chef Market

Located on the Generations side, you can find just about anything at Chef Market and enjoy it indoors or on the covered deck that extends out to over the beach. Options range from coffee and croissants, fruit, a la carte choices, and other healthy choices. - Breakfast: 6:30 am - 11:30 am - Lunch 12:30 pm - 3:00 pm

Palms Restaurant & Terrace

Located on the Generations side, this seaside gourmet restaurant is a vibrant celebration of food, energy, music, and beach life. Fresh seafood dishes with a spectacular view of the Caribbean in a casual ambiance. - Brunch: 11:30 am - 5:30 pm

HAAB

Located on the Generations side, Haab includes Indian Cuisine. They offer meals from traditional Daal Tadka to modern Butter Chicken, all with 3rd floor ocean views. - Dinner 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Wine Kitchen

Located on the Generations side, Wine Kitchen is where food and wine intertwine. - Dinner: 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Jade

Located on the Generations side, Jade includes Pan Asian Cuisine prepped in the center of the table and shared with friends + family. Cooking Fondue with beef, chicken, pork, seafood, and vegetables in a boiling broth. - Dinner: 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Restaurant Kick

Located near El Dorado Royale, Restaurant Kick offers Seaside BBQ. Delight with your feet in the sand and the sound of the Caribbean while enjoying your barbeque. Enjoy a laid-back atmosphere you can enjoy preparations from the grill as well as typical Mexican specialties with an ice-cold beer. - Lunch: 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

La Cabana Pizzeria

Located by El Dorada Royales Main Pool, La Cabana Pizzeria offers wood-fired pizzas and burgers. Enjoy a casual meal with the whole crew. - Lunch: 11:00 am - 4:00 pm- Dinner: 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Health Bar 

Located near El Dorado Royale, the Health Bar offers fresh healthy options with a panoramic ocean view. Enjoy quick easy food, serving fresh fruit, juices, smoothies, and whole wheat sandwich options. - Open from 8:00 am - 6:00 pm

Cocotal

Located on the ground floor of the main lobby, Cocotal is located on the ground floor of the main lobby, Cocotal is an air-conditioned, "get anything" restaurant. They have a wonderful buffet for breakfast with stations for omelets - cooked as you wish - as well as a menu to order from. - Breakfast: 6:30 am - 12:00 pm

La Isla

Welcome to the real Mexico, the perfect place to experience authentic Mexican "street food" while you enjoy the relaxed ambiance + views. - Breakfast: 6:30 am - 11:00 am - Lunch: 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm - Dinner: 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Spot

Located by the pool, Spot offers leisurely breakfast + premium drinks waterside. Relax at this Taqueria all day long.

Rincon Mexicano Breakfast

A la carte International Cuisine Breakfast with gorgeous garden views. For dinner, enjoy an exquisite Mexican Menu that celebrates the best of local cuisine. - Breakfast: 7:00 am - 12:00 pm - Dinner: 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm

D'italia Villas

D'italia Villas is located in Royale. They offer a la carte Mediterranean Haute Cuisine. - Dinner: 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Fuentes Culinary Experience

If you enjoy a live cooking show, this one is for you! There is one seating per night, arrive before 7 pm, when drinks are served. The chef and restaurant manager begin preparing and explaining courses at 7:30 pm, broadcasting on large screens throughout the restaurant. While one course is being served, the next one is being prepared before your eyes. This experience requires 2-2 1/2 hours. This is a prime opportunity to pair wines with dinner via the Sommelier. *Entree fee and wine pairing fee may apply. - 7:00 pm Doors Open

Santa Fe 

Santa Fe specializes in BBQ and Breakfasts. You will select your main entree and will be served a series of appetizers to share with your party. Note that no more than six will be seated together to accommodate the unique experience. Larger groups will have the option to be divided over multiple tables. - Breakfast: 6:30 am - 11:30 am- Dinner: 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Kampai

Kampai specializes in Asian Cuisine. Enjoy sushi and Asian dishes by Caribbean in this open air grill restaurant. * No Swimsuits, beach clothes, tank tops, sleeveless shirts, beach sandals, etc. - Lunch: 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm - Dinner: 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm

D'italia Casitas

*POPULAR* D'italia Casitas is located in the Casitas with sea views. D'italia Casitas is an elegant Italian Restaurant open for dinner only with a formal dress code. This chic, mostly glass restaurant, steps away from the beach fills up quick so be sure to make a reservation with your Concierge ASAP. - Dinner: 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Kaitlyn & Nicholas

Kaitlyn & Nicholas

Wedding Party