Destination wedding at Hard Rock Punta Cana – an Honest Review from Felisa and Jeremiah

Destination Wedding Details

The Couple

Felisa and Jeremiah are high school sweethearts from Cleveland, where they met one day after school, and have been attached at the hip ever since. While Felisa was taking a midday nap she was awakened by Jeremiah popping the question, where he asked, “Will you help me make the easiest decision of my life?” After looking into local weddings they realized costs were way too high. Since they had always wanted to travel, they began considering a destination wedding.

The Planning

At first, the couple was skeptical of hosting a destination wedding, because they were nervous about their families. Both sides proved to be supportive to host a celebration afterward that for those who couldn’t make it. The couple said, “We started to love the idea more and more.” They researched countries and destinations first, from Hawaii to Mexico. With Destify, and their agent Briana, they chose the Hard Rock Resort in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic.

The resort had everything they could have ever wanted, from casinos to a nightclub. The resort turned out to be the perfect choice for a multitude of reasons. The wedding department proved to be very responsive, answering questions quickly, and making all of the decorative decisions an simple process. The couple also loved how easy it was coordinating group travel with Briana, as the wedding also turned out to be the couples’ first trip out of the country. They chose the complimentary package because it already had everything they needed for a small and intimate wedding on the beach, plus they added some fun additions.

The Wedding

The night before the wedding the couple hosted a welcome dinner at the resort’s Japanese restaurant, where everyone kicked off their vacations at a hibachi table. On the day of the wedding, they spent the afternoon relaxing and getting ready for the sunset ceremony on the beach. Felisa and Jeremiah paid for a fun upgrade, where Felisa entered the ceremony by rolling up to the aisle in a vintage car. Afterward, the couple took photos and met their guests at a cocktail hour at one of the resort’s gazebos. For a spontaneous reception, everyone met at the resort’s nightclub and partied the night away.

As part of the package, ceremony decor was included in the costs. The couple agreed what Hard Rock offered was perfect and said, “From our original $20,000 quote for a wedding in Cleveland to choosing this, it was a no-brainer.” The wedding served a purpose beyond the ceremony for each of the 8 guests. Felisa’s mom got to have a girl’s trip with her best friends and another couple got to have the honeymoon they weren’t able to have after their own wedding.

Looking Back

Felisa’s advice is to make sure you choose the resort that’s the right fit for you. You spend the most time with the person you’re getting married to, so consider the best place you can enjoy each other’s company. They loved the weather and setting of Punta Cana and recommend it to future couples.

💖 Cost of Wedding Package? Did you add any upgrades?

💖 How did Destify help you choose the perfect destination and resort for your wedding?

💖 What was your favorite wedding moment with your spouse?

💖 Looking back, what would you say to couples considering a destination wedding with Destify?

💖 How was your ceremony, and did you have a reception? Where was your reception?

💖 What did you love most about getting married at your resort?

💖 How did the amenities at your resort make your wedding week special?

💖 What features of your resort made your ceremony or reception memorable?

💖 How did you feel about planning a destination wedding at first, and in what ways did our team help simplify the process and bring your vision to life?

💖 Where did you purchase your wedding dress or attire from?

Date

Wednesday April 18, 2018

Venue

Wedding Package

Com

Cost

$5000

Wedding experience and advice

What was your favorite experience at the wedding?

How was the experience for your guests, and what did they enjoy most about the wedding and destination?

Do you have any advice for future couples?

Choose a place you can spend time together and have an adventure!

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Hard Rock Punta Cana

Pump up the volume on your Punta Cana destination wedding at this award-winning Hard Rock diamond set on the crystalline sands of Macao Beach. From out-of-this-world amenities ranging from the interactive Music Lab to a whopping seven wedding venues, your beachfront matrimony will blow yours and your guests’ minds.
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  • venue iconVenues: 13
  • family-friendly iconFamily Friendly
  • car icon30 Minutes
Package Costs: Included – $5,000

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