Wedding Day

Ceremony - Harmonica Beach

Reception - Harmonica Gazebo

Welcome Family &amp; Friends We would like to thank you for travelling far and wide to be with us this special weekend.&nbsp;We feel truly loved and blessed to have all of you here.&nbsp;It’s because of you that today has even been possible.&nbsp;Please enjoy your stay in Punta Cana!! With LoveLauren &amp; Jon

***Wedding passes are only guaranteed for purchase on the day of the ceremony. The guest will have access from 1 hour before the ceremony and until the wedding activities have ended***

Jon and I are looking to try and get a wedding dinner set up for us all to be able to get together Saturday night. Once I have details I'll be sure to add to this page or one of us will reach out directly to you. Look forward to spending some quality time with our family and friends. Please take a peek at the THINGS TO DO section of the website as we have identified lots of activities for you to do while visiting the island!

Our Wedding

Jon and I met while we were both working in New York. We knew each other for several years prior to actually making our relationship official. We had several dates that we have thrown out that indicate officially dating, but since we both can't formally choose one, we will just go with the entire year of 2018. We both have a very unique set of styles when it comes to what we enjoy, he loves hiking and the mountains, and I am a total relax and unwind at the beach kind of girl. You know what they say Opposites Attract! Jon and I have had an amazing opportunity to travel to places and truly enjoy both sides of our styles. We have hiked Mt. Washington several times, spent time walking on the beach in California, wine trips to Napa Valley, Temecula Valley and the Finger Lakes in NY. Thru Jon's love exercise we have travelled to lots of places so he can do his Iron Man events. We have a trip to Hawaii with the family planned in 2021. But at some point we will end up living in the wonderful state of Colorado as we both truly enjoy the environment and people. Speaking of Colorado, we have spent several weeks out there. One in particular was special, on January 2, 2021 Jon proposed at the top of the mountain in Chautauqua Park, at Green Mountain. We hiked a little over a mile and as we reached the summit, he played the song BIG BIG PLANS by Chris Lane. At which at the end he got down on one knee and proposed. It was absolutely gorgeous and although cold, breath taking views surrounded us 360 degrees. It was an amazing moment and one we will never forget. Jon and I have an amazing relationship that continues to grow every day. We definitely have lots of laughter, fun times, some interesting communication styles (he gets me more than I get myself). But most of all we have four amazing kids that certainly keep us on our toes. Isaac, Becca, Alexa and Tyler of which we have soccer players, Lax and football as well as baseball on a list of sports we get to watch. We could not ask for more and are truly blessed at what our life together has to offer. We could not be more happy about our wedding in 2022 at the Hard Rock Hotel in Punta Cana, Dominica Republic. Jon and I cannot wait to share our day with our friends and family and look forward to fun in the sun!! Don't worry, there will be plenty of activities for all, and lots of time to relax!! Please no gifts, your presence at our wedding is all we need! Surrounded by love is the best gift we can ask for!

Our Story

AccommodationsHard Rock Hotel &amp; Casino Punta CanaKm 28, #<a href="https://www.google.com/maps/search/74,+Bv.+Tur%C3%ADstico+del+Este,+Punta+Cana+23000,+Dominican+Republic?entry=gmail&amp;source=g" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">74, Bv. Turístico del Este, Punta Cana 23000, Dominican Republic</a> ***Please note that any guests that are staying at another resort must purchase a day pass to attend the wedding.&nbsp;The Hard Rock will charge a $127.00 fee per adult &amp; children (13-18) / $62 per child (4-12) for a day pass per guest.&nbsp;To purchase a day pass you must contact the Hard Rock directly.&nbsp;***Wedding passes are only guaranteed for purchase on the day of the ceremony. The guest will have access from 1 hour before the ceremony and until the wedding activities have ended. Travel and TransportationMichelle Tarbush - Personalized Travel Agent (817) 797-3321 |&nbsp;<a href="mailto:michelle@takeavacationllc.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">michelle@takeavacationllc.com</a> We have a personalized travel agent for our wedding. You can contact her free of charge. She has been to this hotel multiple times and can answer any questions you may have. Take advantage of using our negotiated rate for a discount, however if you happen to find a lower rate for the resort, please contact the travel agent and she will work on matching that price.&nbsp;We would like to keep all the wedding bookings through her if possible so please take advantage of the free service for the wedding.&nbsp;Thank you! Michelle TarbushTake A Vacation, LLC(81<a rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">7)797-3321</a>

Travel

The 1,775 room Hard Rock Hotel &amp; Casino Punta Cana is situated on pristine sugar white sands stretching 121-acres along Macao Beach in the Dominican Republic. Hard Rock's first all-inclusive hotel and casino exudes lavish five-star amenities and personal service to create the ultimate rock star getaway. Among the resort's many offerings are luxe accommodations, the signature Rock Spa(R), 18-hole Nicklaus designed golf course, iconic music memorabilia and a larger-than-life Vegas-style casino - the largest in the Dominican Republic, featuring Oro nightclub. Guests also enjoy 11 expansive pools, four swim-up bars, a kids pool and lazy river. A variety of gourmet dining options is available through the resort's nine restaurants.

The most complete combination excursion you will find in Punta Cana! It includes the 12 cables of the zipline adventures plus a visit to the Coconut House, a full 45 minute interaction with little monkeys.

Monkeyland and Zipline Adventure from Punta Cana

In this full day excursion we will be doing the following program:We will pick you up at the hotel in an air-conditioned bus. Keep in mind that we usually go to other hotels to look for participants for this experience.The first thing we will do is ride horseback in the field, in this same ranch we will see how the cigars are twisted and you will be able to taste them, you will taste the real Dominican Mamajuana (a mixture of rum, wine and honey aged in roots and barks of Dominican Afro- Dose plants)Then we will visit the Basilica "Virgen de La Altagracia" and the local market. We will go to the mountains and we will stop at a small family farm where they grow coffee and cocoa, and see how they make their natural products from these plants, , which is their livelihood.At the end we will go to have lunch at a place on the Anamuya river. Lunch will be a typical Dominican meal, very delicious! You can take a refreshing bath in the river too.Then, we will do the ziplining and go on a buggy tour. There will always be two guides or instructors with you who will assist you in everything.With us there will always be bottled water, soft drinks, rum and mamajuana.

5 tours in 1 - Horseback Riding / City Tour / Cacao Farm / Zipline / Dune Buggy

The rainforest around Punta Cana offers a spectacular backdrop for a zip-lining adventure. On this tour, tackle a thrilling course of 12 ziplines, including some of the longest ziplines in the Caribbran. Fly through the treetops and enjoy spectacular views over the rainforest, looking out for exotic birds and other wildlife along the way.

Zipline Adventure in Punta Cana

If you’re a thrill-seeker in Puerto Plata then look no further than this action-packed excursion, which combines an ATV ride through the jungle with ziplining and horseback riding. No previous experience is required to enjoy these activities, all of which are arranged by a guide to save you the hassle of advance planning.

V.I.P. DayPass: ATV, Zip Lines, Horseback Riding & Pool Zip N' Splash

The Xdream Adventure Tour has it all, 5 Adventures in 1 Day. Our guests asked for it...Here it is! For our Adrenaline Junkies we offer the most incredible and untopable day out in Dominican Republic! Visit 7 of the Damajagua Waterfalls, drive your own ATV/Quad, feel the adrenaline on our 8 Zip Lines and explore the Dominican countryside on a relaxing Horse Ride.

XDream Adventure: Damajagua Waterfalls, ATV, Zip Lines, Horseback Riding & Pool

Things to Do

Just enjoying friends and family, kids will be supporting us in the wedding.

Lauren & Jon

Lauren & Jon

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