Unfortunately, we're unable to accommodate children for the wedding. That said, we'd love to spend time with the whole family, too, and we chose a non-adults-only resort with families in mind for this reason: there are plenty of family-friendly/kid-focused pools, waterparks, playgrounds/play areas and other services (like an arts & crafts center, and "Kids Clubs") at the resort, if you're interested in bringing a sitter along. Additional cots are available for rooms at RIU upon request.

Yes! You are welcome to bring your partner/+1.

If you do not have a +1, you are welcome to consider sharing a room with a friend to bring your cost down slightly. If you'd like help coordinating with someone to share with, reach out to Dana or Sean—we are happy to help connect our guests!

Find out more about the selection we made and our reasoning under "where to stay."

If you do not wish to stay with the room block (about $200/person/night for 24/7 unlimited food, drink, etc included), there are some Airbnbs available about a 30 minute drive from the venue + resort. Some things to be aware of if you look into Airbnbs or hotels:

• This option would involve purchasing your own food, transportation, and activities

• Ubers are minimal and Taxis typically upcharge by about double that of an Uber in the DR

• Considering the resort/private beach culture, this option may provide more challenge finding beach/pool access. That said, there are some public beach spots in the DR, although not in particularly close proximity to the venue/resort.

• Candidly, we have only heard/seen poor experiences about the very few non-all-inclusive hotels in the DR.

• **Kindly note that all planned activities and meals with the wedding group (aside from the wedding) will take place at the resort and be accessible only to those staying there.**

Lastly, there are some other all-inclusive resort options. The vast majority of these would provide a further upgraded cost (for what felt like a minimally upgraded experience, from our discretion)—if you are interested in upgrading your room for a slight additional cost, we held a few of these and that can also be done through the group room block at RIU (reach out to our travel agent; see the "where to stay" section).

Reach out to Dana & Sean if you have additional questions (we've probably done the research on your question already and can point you in the right direction!), or see our "where to stay" section for assistance booking.

In general, all-inclusive resorts are a very safe environment focused on your comfort. There are no current safety escalations in Punta Cana—it should feel similar to going to a touristy resort area in Mexico, the Bahamas, or other areas of the Caribbean.

The people in Punta Cana are warm, friendly individuals, with a culture revolving around the all-inclusive resorts. There are locking safes in rooms for your comfort, but we did not see any videos or reviews where this was a concern.

Notably, the cultural expectation for dress code at resorts in the DR is to dress relatively nicely for restaurants and bars. Please bring a few extra "nice" clothing items.

We did see a few reviews about a semi-expectant "tipping" culture—this is the main work industry there, so be aware you may be asked for tips (if you're not comfortable, this is an all-inclusive resort in which the cost of your food and drink is already covered, so don't feel any pressure to tip if you don't want to). That said, this does not appear to be an overwhelmingly apparent experience for all.

We will have a trusted shuttle service set up for all our guests from the airport to the resort—you are in good hands throughout the entire experience!

An understanding of what to expect in Punta Cana can be found in this video.

Yes!

We've selected a variety of options, and will be sure there is something for everyone.

Please let Dana + Sean know as soon as possible if there are foods you are allergic to, as well as anything you do not eat at all (i.e., vegetarian/vegan, etc). Our venue was actually founded as a restaurant first, and the chefs are happy to make something tailored for your needs.

The resort has a large variety of food choices you are welcome to select from, with a wide range of buffet and a la carte restaurant options. The chefs and servers are all available if you have questions for them about the food options as well.

Similar to Mexico or other areas in the Caribbean, it is not typically recommended for tourists to drink the tap water in the Dominican Republic. There will be plenty of bottled waters at no extra charge provided in your rooms at the resort, as well as whenever you need them!

You certainly may if you wish; we simply set this up for our guests' ease. (See our suggested option in the "travel/transportation" section.)

As for alternative options, the second-cheapest to Renny's service we've provided would be AMSTAR. This is a group service as well at $39/person/trip. However, this service would not be limited to shuttling guests for our wedding only (like Renny), and would include additional drop-off locations (and therefore, may take longer).

If you would prefer a private shuttle experience (quicker turnaround time), Renny can do that for you for $45 + tax (more on this here). Alternatively, you can take an Uber or taxi.

While you are certainly welcome to (our resort does offer 24/7 free wifi), it is recommended you take time off for this trip if possible, or bring your own hotspot just in case—we have read in some places that wifi can be spotty across the entire Dominican Republic at times.

In order to enter the Dominican Republic, you will need a valid international passport book that does not expire for more than 6 months after your travel dates.

If you will be needing a new passport, you will need to either

1) mail in a passport application: you can find the application paperwork online or obtain a printed version via appointment at participating USPS locations. You can get your updated passport photo to mail in at participating locations via either walk-in (such as some CVS stores) or by appointment (such as some USPS locations). Additional paperwork may be required to submit, such as in the case of legal name change since your previous passport was obtained - find additional details and links here: U.S. Passports, and keep in mind that there are scams online - please ensure you are using the valid US government website before submitting personal details or credit card information online. This process can take a couple months, so please plan accordingly - there is an option to pay expedite fees, but 1-2 months is still typically needed for this timeline.

2) wait until you are within 2 weeks of your travel timeline, and then you will be able to get an in-person appointment. Find details here: U.S. Passports.

To enter the DR, you will also need a completed E-Ticket prior to your travel day (https://eticket.migracion.gob.do/). Note that there are many scams online, and this ticket should not include any fee - please use only the link provided here.

Patty and Kristen (our travel agents, teampk@uniqueromancetravel.com) will be sending additional information/instruction over to all guests staying at the resort for completion and collecting other necessary travel documents via email closer to the time of the wedding.

This information, as well as more details, is included in your reservation link. It is also listed on Patty & Kristen's site here under "passport information", also linked on our travel tab of this website.

If you are staying elsewhere in the DR besides the resort, please use the links above to navigate what you may need to prepare and don't hesitate to also utilize Patty/Kristen with any additional questions.

The bride and groom request that you please share any and all photos and videos of wedding day + your weekend in the DR with them in this shared google photos album for everyone.

On wedding day, there will be QR codes to scan at every table bringing you to this album for ease. Please be sure you download the google photos album in advance!

To make a reservation at the resort during your stay for a la carte meals and group fitness classes, this can be done upon your arrival to the resort at check-in.

Paid spa/wellness services (massages, nails, etc) can be done in advance. Our group gets a 10% discount off of their services, and if 10 or more people from our group we get an additional 10% discount. To be sure your reservation applies towards our group, confirm with or book through Patty & Kristen.