Steven & Ivey's Destination Wedding
Pack your bags! you're invited to
November 7, 2025
Paradisus Playa Del Carmen
Cancun, Mexico
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Woohoo!! Pack your bags we’re going to Cancun, Mexico!!
We are so very excited to have you join us for our wedding week[end]. We’ve chosen to stay at Paradisus Playa del Carmen and we strongly encourage you to stay with us!
To keep things simple for everyone, we’ve hired a groups travel agent - Allison Slater of Tailored Travel Experiences to help all of our guests arrange accommodations. She’s already secured special event group discounted rates for us at this resort.
Hi there! Ivey and Steven have pre-reserved rooms for you with a special, set group rate for the travel window of November 5-12, 2025.
Guests may extend their stay, pending availability - just include that request in your reservation form if you’d like to extend your stay beyond these dates, or email Allison with your specific date & room request. (allison@ttravelex.com)
Please note that the resort requires a 3 night minimum stay for all guests.
If you’ve discussed your travel plans with family and friends, you’re ready to make a deposit and reserve your room! The room deposit of $200 per person is due on May 7, 2025, plus the cost of your chosen insurance plan (optional). This reservation will serve as your official RSVP.
Final room payments are due by July 23, 2025.
Steven and Ivey are working with me, Allison, of Tailored Travel Experiences to make this trip fun and stress-free for you! Please read all of the important information below before completing the reservation form at the bottom of this page so you can join them for their big day!
Keep an eye out for emails from me after you’ve booked your stay. I’ll be emailing reminders, updates, important travel information, and final travel documents between now and the wedding, all from the email address: allison@ttravelex.com (it’s a good idea to ‘whitelist’ my email address by adding me to your contacts)
We’re SO glad you’re going to join Ivey and Steven for their beautiful wedding in Mexico!
The rates listed below are PER-PERSON and include:
- Hotel accommodations
- All-inclusive meal plan, including drinks and alcoholic beverages
- Hotel, tax, and gratuities
- All wedding events & activities
- Round-trip ground transportation between CUN airport and resort, Paradisus Playa del Carmen.
We are thrilled to provide shared, round trip ground transportation between the Cancun International Airport (CUN) and resort (Paradisus Playa del Carmen), included in the cost of your room reservation.
If you would like to upgrade your ground transportation to a private vehicle, you can choose to do so in the reservation form for an additional fee. Otherwise, shared round-trip transportation will be included for all guests.
Optional travel insurance is also available to protect your investment. See the insurance FAQ below for more details.
At Paradisus Playa del Carmen, amenities include:
- Breakfast, lunch, dinner, room service, and snacks (private events not included)
- Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, bottled water, specialty coffees and tea, at all of the hotel’s food and beverage outlets during their regular hours of operation
- Basic Wi-Fi internet access
- Non-motorized water sports, including snorkeling, windsurfing, and kayaking
- In-room mini bar, stocked with soft drinks, water, and more
- Use of sauna, jacuzzi, steam room, and fitness center at the spa
- Organized daily activities and nightly entertainment
- 24 Hour Room Service**
- Access to the Spa and Hydrotherapy Area**
- Access to the Beauty Salon**
- Access to Kids' club and supervised Children's programs
- 11 restaurants and 8 bars (some are adults-only)
- Daily organized activities
- Nightly entertainment
- Gratuities
- All applicable taxes
No, this resort is not adults-only, BUT there are some sections of the resort that are adults-only.
Child Prices:
Kids aged 0-4 at the time of travel will cost only $100 - yay!
Kids aged 5-12 will have their own prices, listed by room.
Anyone 13 or older will be considered an adult, and will need to pay adult prices.
Child Services:
Fortunately, there are some great areas for kids, and plenty of fun things to do! In addition to the family-friendly rooms, there is a Kids Club that offers supervision and many exciting activities for your children!
Minimum stay is 3 nights.
The maximum number of nights with this discounted rate is typically 5 nights, but if you wish to stay longer, just contact me! I’ll be happy to help make your longer stay happen. Kindly note that 6+ night stays, or stays that fall outside of our specific date range of discounted rates (November 5-10. 2025) will be subject to resort availability and the prevailing rates.
We recommend arriving no later than November 6, 2025 - the day before the wedding. In the case of any travel issues or delays, it would truly stink to miss Ivey & Steven's big day! Arriving earlier is even better!
As long as you check in at least the day before the wedding, are present for the wedding itself, and hit the 3 night minimum requirement, you’re good to go!
If you wish to come earlier or stay later, that’s no problem at all. Just include your requested dates of stay and chosen room category in an email to me (Allison), and I’ll confirm availability with the resort and let you know! Just keep in mind that dates outside the room block may have different rates than the group rates listed for our date range below.
A reserved room block means that Ivey and Steven have paid a deposit to pre-reserve rooms on your behalf of your group. They’ve signed a contract with the resort, and they’ve committed to filling a minimum number of rooms.
ONLY rooms booked with Tailored Travel Experiences will count toward this contract and the couple’s group block.
The resort has a minimum 3 night stay within these dates, but you can absolutely come earlier or stay later, as long as there’s resort availability.
We have reserved several different room types or room categories for you to choose from, which you can see below this FAQ.
Please note that an all-inclusive stay is quite different from a regular hotel stay, as there is per-person pricing (due to all of the food/beverage, and other amenities that are included in your stay).
The rates you see below are "based on occupancy," meaning that each person's per person / per night (pp/pn) cost will be based on how many people are staying in your room.
- Single Occupancy = 1 guest in the room
- Double Occupancy = 2 guests in the room
- Triple Occupancy = 3 guests in the room
A non-refundable deposit of $200 per person is due by May 7, 2025. This deposit will serve as your official RSVP and will go toward the total cost of your reservation.
Please note that all deposits are non-refundable unless you purchase insurance at the time of deposit.
If you do purchase insurance, it will be your responsibility to file a claim and await their decision, should you wish to try for a refund later on. And note that the travel insurance company makes all decisions about claims and refunds; neither Allison nor Tailored Travel Experiences has any say in these decisions.
Yes! When you book your room, your balance will be split into two due dates:
First, your deposit will be due upon receipt of your invoice, which must be no later than May 7, 2025 (though booking ASAP will help you get the room category you really want!)
Finally, your Final Balance will be due by July 23, 2025.
While those hard deadlines are in place, you are welcome to make a payment absolutely anytime by filling out the form HERE: Make A Payment.
(this link will also be in your invoice, and can be found in the main menu of this website)
Please note that late payments may result in late fees or full cancellation of your reservation. Please see the terms and conditions on your invoice for more details.
Steven & Ivey reserved 38 rooms for the group, but only certain numbers of each category you see below.
In order to get the room category you really want, we suggest making a deposit ASAP!! Once our allotted rooms sell out, we may not be able to secure any more in that category or at this rate. (based on resort availability and prevailing rates).
If you have any specific requests or wishes (certain rooms, specific dates, etc.), we suggest that you make your deposit as soon as possible!
We highly encourage you to stay at this resort with Steven and Ivey. All wedding activities will take place at this resort, and the whole group will be around for a week[end] of fun!
If you stay elsewhere, you will have to pay for a day pass or wedding pass to visit the resort just for the wedding, starting at $125. Those wedding passes are subject to availability, and we would hate for you to miss out on the wedding! Additionally, some resorts have started implementing a no-outside-guests-for-weddings policy; and it’s possible that our resort will implement such a policy between now and our wedding date.
To play it safe (and have the most fun!), we recommend staying on-site!
There are several reasons why you should honor the couple’s wishes and book the hotel portion of your trip within this group:
- Ivey and Steven already worked with me to negotiate a contract for the ENTIRE group, including a special set rate for rooms, and included transportation.
- Groups are given priority status at the resort, so if you don’t book with us, you might miss out on some great VIP treatment!
- Groups are also given priority room assignments, so if you book your room directly, you’ll likely be getting a room that couldn’t be sold to a group - more than likely it will be leftover inventory, and probably in an undesirable location, away from everyone else.
- Groups are given priority at resorts in terms of any oversold situations. So if the resort over-sells, the group will be protected, but an individual reservation outside of the group is not. You could be walked to another location or property in this situation.
Guests who do not book within the group contract unfortunately,:
- Will not get the group rates
- Will have to pay up-front, vs. over time with our payment plan
- Will not receive any pre-departure trip support or post-trip support from me
- Unfortunately, I cannot assist with travel arrangements made outside of the group, nor can I help in the event of an emergency.
- May be required to pay a day pass on property to attend wedding events. Note that day passes are extremely limited now in a post-covid, lowered-occupancy world. (and some resorts have rules that wedding guests MUST be booked in the room block, or pay additional fees for wedding events)
Maybe most importantly, booking into Ivey & Steven's room block means that you’ll help them out! They’ll get some pretty cool wedding perks based on the number of guests that book into this room block only. And we all love Steven and Ivey, so let’s help them out!
Please book your own flights to Cancun International Airport - (CUN). Flights costs are NOT included in the reservation you’ll make here with Tailored Travel Experiences.
We encourage you to use any credit card points, airline miles, or your favorite booking method for flights so you can get the best itinerary and the best deal possible.
Allison will arrange your transportation to and from the airport. Just be sure to add transfers to your reservation, and to submit your flight information by or before September 24, 2025.
To submit your flight information, just FORWARD your flight confirmation email to allison@ttravelex.com. Please do NOT send screenshots or pieces of the reservation. We need many details in the email, including your confirmation number and connecting flight information in order to arrange your ground transportation and track your flights.
The form will request details for all additional travelers in your room, so they should NOT submit a second reservation request / form for the same room. Please ONLY submit your reservation form when you have ALL roommates’ information and deposit ready to go.
Note: after the initial deposit, you can split up the payments however you want among your roommates. ONLY this first deposit must be paid all at once, with one card. Thanks for helping us out by following these instructions!
Every traveler, including infants and children will need a valid passport. (If traveling with children, please see the specific rules for this on the US State Department website.
The US State Department recommends, and Mexico requires that international travelers have 6 months of validity remaining on their passport after their return trip date.
Please check the validity of your passport NOW! If it will expire soon, please renew your passport ASAP!
It is each guests’ responsibility to understand whether or not they can travel internationally. Please read more about this and apply for or renew your passport HERE.
Just be sure to submit your name exactly as it will appear on your passport.
The cost of travel insurance is based on the cost of your trip, your age, and state of residency. Due to these different factors, Allison will send you a travel insurance quote along with your invoice once you make your reservation. You must either purchase insurance, or digitally sign the insurance declination form to indicate that you were offered travel insurance and declined.
Without insurance, there are no refunds should your plans change for any reason.
Without insurance, you will also not have any medical coverage for mishaps or catastrophic events.
Note that your US health insurance likely will not work outside of the United States.
Travel insurance is not required, but is strongly recommended. You can read more about it here.
Then go back and repeat the forms for any additional rooms you want to book.
Thank you for your help!
To help them keep track of the guest list, please let them know by the RSVP date of May 7, 2025.
To RSVP "yes," please follow the instructions below and book a room at the resort, so you can enjoy a fun vacation and celebration with the happy couple.
Here’s my contact information:
Allison Slater | allison@ttravelex.com | 706-340-5011
Please note that due to the nature of my job, I am often on the phone with suppliers or traveling internationally to test out resorts, and am therefore regularly unable to answer calls. To avoid playing a long game of phone tag, email is usually the best and fastest way to reach me.
Kindly note my business hours of 10am - 6pm Eastern Monday -Thursday; and 10a - 4p Eastern Friday. I am also available outside of business hours by appointment.
Resort Info & Pricing
Paradisus
Playa del Carmen
Paradisus Playa del Carmen is a gorgeous little corner of paradise, set in a stunning mangrove forest near white-sandy beaches! This all-inclusive resort is family-friendly, though there are some adults-only areas, bars, and restaurants.
Rooms have a sophisticated design, the pools and beaches are spectacular, and there are numerous places to eat, drink, and enjoy a vacation with the happy couple!
Whether you want to relax, adventure, or party, Paradisus Playa del Carmen has got something special waiting for you!
A Note from Ivey & Steven
We are so excited to spend time with our friends and family in beautiful Mexico!
Your presence is our present, and we are thrilled to have you join us on our big day.
A Note from Ivey & Steven
We are so excited to spend time with our friends and family in beautiful Mexico!
Your presence is our present, and we are thrilled to have you join us on our big day.
There is so much to do in the Cancun area! There is also a LOT to do at your all-inclusive resort. So there's no NEED to book additional activities.
It is possible that Steven and Ivey or their families will arrange a tour or activity for everyone who wishes to do together, so keep an ear out for any information about that, as well as any wedding activities that may be scheduled.
If you'd like to book any tours, just CLICK HERE to book anything you'd like! (just make sure the tour can pick you up at Paradisus Playa del Carmen!)
Activities in destination
Paradisus Playa del Carmen is set in a spectacular mangrove forest near vast, white-sandy beaches. Playa del Carmen opens the doors to everything you dream of experiencing during your Riviera May vacation. Beaches, coral reefs, crystal-clear cenote pools, and inspiring Mayan ruins await you in this little corner of paradise! There's always something for everyone in beautiful Cancun!
Destination Info
You'll be booking your flight to CUN airport. Please double check that you are flying into the Cancun International Airport before booking your flights!
Airport Info
Cancun, Mexico
A little about where you're headed...
Book Your Room
To book your room:
All guests will need to complete the reservation form to reserve their room.
Roommates should designate ONE person to fill out the form (one form per ROOM, not per person).
To limit repeated reservations, please discuss your travel dates and plans with important friends and family members before submitting a reservation form.
Steps:
- For each person staying in your room, we will need their full name as it appears (or will appear) on their passport, their date of birth, physical address, and email address
- Still waiting on your passport? No problem! Just provide the name you used on your application.
- Just select the number of passengers (people in your room), and the form will adjust and make spaces for everyone.
- Field marked with an asterisk (*) are REQUIRED.
Once we receive your form, Allison will manually review it, create an invoice for your reservation, and send it to you for approval and deposit within 4 business days.
Look for an email from Allison Slater (allison@ttravelex.com).
You may want to "whitelist" this email address, and/or add it to your contacts, so it never gets lost in your junk folder.
Friendly Reminders before submitting your reservation:
- Double check the name on your passport. Your reservation must match the name on your passport exactly. Please do not provide any nicknames, shortened names, etc. A change fee may apply if your reservation does not match the name on your passport.
- Make sure that your passport is valid for at least 6 months after the return date of travel. Note that passport processing time is currently 8-12 weeks, so you should apply for yours or renew ASAP to ensure you’ve got your passport in-hand well before your travel date. *Note: You must have a passport to TRAVEL, but you do NOT have to have your passport to BOOK YOUR ROOM. You can go ahead and book your room ASAP to get the category you want!
- Check with your bank if you are using a debit card, as most banks have a daily charge limit. Please confirm your plans with your bank before submitting a large payment.
- If you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant: Some trips have restrictions for pregnant travelers, and your doctor may have advice about this as well. Please consult your doctor before submitting a reservation form, and consider purchasing travel insurance. If you purchase travel insurance for this reason, be sure to read the coverage information carefully. In some policies, pregnancy is considered a ‘pre-existing condition’ and is not a covered cancellation reason; so you may want to upgrade your insurance policy to “Cancel For Any Reason” coverage.
- Felonies / DUI / Owe back child support, etc. - if any of these situations apply to you, you may not be able to get a passport, clear immigration, or you may be detained at customs. Please contact your attorney to review the specifics of your case.
As a logistics-loving, detail-obsessed, super-left-brained Certified Destination Wedding Expert, I take the reins on all your destination wedding travel arrangements. So you get to take it easy.
Hi there, I'm Allison
