Joanna & Frederick's Destination Wedding
Pack your bags! you're invited to
August 28, 2025
Lopesan Costa Bavaro
Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
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Woohoo!! Pack your bags we’re going to Punta Cana, Dominican Republic !!
We are so very excited to have you join us for our wedding week[end]. We’ve chosen to stay at Lopesan Costa Bavaro Resort, Spa, and Casino, 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! Frederick and Joanna have pre-reserved rooms for you with a special, set group rate for the travel window of August 24 - 30, 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 50% of your total balance is due on April 10, 2025, plus the cost of your chosen insurance plan (optional)
Final room payments are due by April 30, 2025.
Fred & Joanna 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 Joanna and Fred for their beautiful wedding in the Dominican Republic.
The rates listed below are PER-PERSON and include:
- Hotel accommodations
- All-inclusive meal plan, including drinks and alcoholic beverages
- Round-trip, shared ground transportation (transfers) between the destination airport (PUJ) and your resort, Lopesan Costa Bavaro.
- Hotel, tax, and gratuities
- All wedding events & activities
Optional travel insurance is also available to protect your investment. See the insurance FAQ below for more details.
At Lopesan Costa Bavaro, amenities include:
- Unlimited dining and beverages at 9 bars and restaurants on property
- Access to the pools and amenities on site: 4 pools for everyone, 1 kids pool, 1 adults only pool, and one Unique pool for Unique room guests
- Activities on property, such as: aerobics, darts, volleyball, billiards, fitness classes, ping pong, sports activities, snorkeling, and more!
- Non-motorized water sports are included, such as snorkeling and kayaking
- Wifi throughout the property
- Nightly entertainment and daily activities
This is a family-friendly resort; guests of all ages are welcome!
There are children's activities, a kids club, a teens club, and a kids' pool with waterslides and more!
Minimum stay is 3 nights.
The maximum number of nights with this discounted rate is typically 7 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 8+ night stays, or stays that fall outside of our specific date range of discounted rates will be subject to resort availability and the prevailing rates.
We recommend arriving no later than August 27, 2025 - the day before the wedding. In the case of any travel issues or delays, it would truly stink to miss Joanna & Fred’s big day!
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.
Room blocks mean that Joanna & Fred have paid a deposit to pre-reserve rooms on your behalf for 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 the FAQ.
We recommend two people per room for optimal comfort and pricing, but check out the room descriptions below for more details about how many guests can be accommodated in each room category.
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).
A non-refundable deposit of 50% of your total reservation balance is due by
April 10, 2025. 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 50% deposit will be due at the time of booking, which must be no later than April 10, 2025
Then your Final Balance will be due by April 30, 2025.
While those hard deadlines are in place, you are welcome to make a payment absolutely anytime by visiting this link: https://tailoredtravelexperiences.com/make-a-payment
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.
Joanna & Fred reserved 40 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 Fred and Joanna. 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:
- Fred & Joanna 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 Joanna & Fred’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 Fred and Joanna, so let’s help them out!
Please book your own flights to Punta Cana, Dominican Republic (PUJ airport). 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 forward your flight confirmation to Allison once your flights are booked by July 14, 2025.
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 ready to go.
Note: A few days after you submit your reservation form, the lead traveler in the room will receive an invoice with instructions on how to make the initial 50% payment.
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 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’s 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!
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 10 am - 5pm Eastern Time Monday- Thursday. I am also available outside of business hours by appointment.
Resort Info & Pricing
Lopesan Costa Bavaro
Resort, Spa, & Casino
Lopesan Costa Bavaro is a stunning resort in the Dominican Republic! Located on the pristine Bavaro Beach, this all-inclusive resort offers numerous dining options, bars, beach amenities, kids and teens clubs, and more!
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- 3 for King Room
Adults Only Junior Suite Swim-Up King
- 593 sq. ft.
- Direct Access to the adults only pool from back door
- Comfortable furniture on your spacious terrace
- Bedding Options: 1 King + 1 sofa bed, OR 2 Queen beds - specify at time of booking
- 50" TV, Wifi, AC, Telephone, Safety deposit box, bathrobes and slippers, ironing board, rain shower, stocked mini-bar
- Single Occupancy (1 person in the room)
- 3 night package: $1,588 per person
- Additional nights: $516 per person, per night
- Double Occupancy (2 people in the room)
- 3 night package: $1,072 per person
- Additional nights: $344 per person, per night
- Triple Occupancy (3 people in the room)
- 3 night package: $970 per person
- Additional nights: $310 per person, per night
Adults Only Junior Suite Pool King
- 593 sq. ft.
- Direct Access to the pool from back door
- Comfortable furniture on your spacious terrace
- Bedding Options: 1 King + 1 sofa bed, OR 2 Queen beds - specify at time of booking
- 50" TV, Wifi, AC, Telephone, Safety deposit box, bathrobes and slippers, ironing board, rain shower, stocked mini-bar
- Single Occupancy (1 person in the room)
- 3 night package: $1,270 per person
- Additional nights: $412 per person, per night
- Double Occupancy (2 people in the room)
- 3 night package: $859 per person
- Additional nights: $275 per person, per night
- Triple Occupancy (3 people in the room)
- 3 night package: $778 per person
- Additional nights: $248 per person, per night
- 3 for King Room
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- VIP breakfast and dinner options in an exclusive area
- Exclusive areas around the resort, including a VIP lounge, swimming pool, and Unique Beach club, as well as wait service at the sun loungers
- Exclusivity and priority at check-in and check-out
- Access to the Adults-Only Club areas
- E-concierge service
- Sparkling wine or alcohol-free welcome drink
- One round of the Spa circuit
- One included Babysitting service
- Priority booking for tables in the a la carte restaurants
- UNIQUE pool towels
- 2 bottles of wine in-room upon arrival
- Pillow menu and selection of toppers available
- Nespresso machine and restocking of pods
- UNIQUE adult bathrobes
- Panchi (hotel's mascot) children's poncho / towel
- Kettle with tea and coffee service
Unique Club Benefits include:
Unique King
Junior Suite Ocean
- 593 sq. ft.
- Direct Access to the pool from back door
- Comfortable furniture on your spacious terrace
- Bedding Options: 1 King + 1 sofa bed, OR 2 Queen beds - specify at time of booking
- 50" TV, Wifi, AC, Telephone, Safety deposit box, bathrobes and slippers, ironing board, rain shower, stocked mini-bar
- Single Occupancy (1 person in the room)
- 3 night package: $1,537 per person
- Additional nights: $499 per person, per night
- Double Occupancy (2 people in the room)
- 3 night package: $1,039 per person
- Additional nights: $333 per person, per night
- Triple Occupancy (3 people in the room)
- 3 night package: $940 per person
- Additional nights: $300 per person, per night
- Children 0-1 years old
- 3 night package: $40 per child
- Additional Nights: FREE!
- Children 2-12 years old
- 3 night package: $541 per child
- Additional Nights: $167 per child, per night
- Children 13+ are considered 'adults' and must pay the adult fare.
- 3 for King Room
A note from
Joanna & Fred:
We are so excited for you to join us in the Dominican Republic to celebrate our wedding!!!
Feel free to book any excursions you'd like to do while in-destination using this link, or email Allison at allison@ttravelex.com for more information on booking excursions for your vacation!
Activities in destination
Punta Cana, and the Dominican Republic in general are known for incredible beaches, beautiful music, fun, and adventure! Whether you're interested in snorkeling, horseback riding, kayaking, hiking, or something else, there's always something for you to do in this gorgeous destination!
Destination Info
You'll be booking your flight to PUJ airport. Be sure to book your flights into this airport (not the others in the area) to utilize the transportation that is included in the cost of your stay!
Airport Info
Punta Cana, DR
A little about where you're headed...
Book Your Room
To get a quote or book your room:
All guests will need to complete the reservation form to get a quote.
Roommates should designate ONE person to fill out the form (one form per ROOM, not per person).
To limit multiple quotes, 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, we will review it and send an invoice for you to approve within 1-2 business days. Look for an email from Allison Slater (allison@ttravelex.com).
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.
- 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.
Submit Your Reservation
Once you've reviewed the information above, you're ready to book your room!! Hooray!
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
