Destination wedding at Dreams Onyx – an Honest Review from Sejla and Ibro

Destination Wedding Details

The Couple

Sejla and Ibro met through a great friend of Sejla. Ibro is a private person, and he proposed on a family trip to Mexico in 2017. While the couple were on a walk around the resort grounds, away from their family, he asked the big question. Sejla wasn’t expecting it and she said, “The next thing I knew I turned around and he was on one knee.”

The Planning

The couple wanted a destination wedding but had a horrible experience at first, while working with a different agency. A friend recommended Destify, and together with their agent Candyce they experienced a much better process. Sejla said, “She was very patient, kind, and willing to help us in any way she could.” The guests had a great experience too, and the couple chose the Dreams Onyx resort in Punta Cana based on Candyce’s recommendation. Working with the wedding department was difficult at times, as it typically took 3 days for their wedding department to respond to emails. The couple agreed while planning you may want a response immediately which can’t always happen, but the wedding coordinator left them assured she would be there for them, and that she wanted to make this the best day of their lives too.

The Wedding

The couple stayed for 10 days combining a honeymoon into their destination wedding, and many of their other guests stayed for 7 days. The night before their wedding they held a big dinner for all of their guests. The wedding party was made up of over 60 guests, and Sejla loved how well everyone got along together. The couple held their ceremony on NOW Onyx’s expansive beach at 1pm. The wedding package originally included 5 hours from start to finish but the couple paid for extra hours and everyone partied until after 11pm! It was a long day, but many of the guests informed the couple it was the best wedding they had ever been too, and that they weren’t ready for the night to end. Sejla said, “We are from Bosnia so in our culture that party time is very important. It was the best decision we ever could have made.” The extra time allowed for time to enjoy every moment, unrushed. The couple also held an excursion for a celebratory event, which took the couple and many of their guests to Sanoma Island, where they got to have lunch, snorkel, and swim in a natural pool.

Looking Back

The couples main source of advice is to enjoy every moment because looking back everything goes by so quickly. Don’t stress too much about the planning process, because everything will work out. By the end of their wedding, it truly felt like everyone were friends and knew each other well.

💖 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

Saturday April 27, 2019

Venue

Wedding Package

Divine

Cost

$21000

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?

Don’t stress so much, everything falls into place at the end.

Learn more about Dreams Onyx, and start on Your Path to

Aerial view of Dreams Onyx, a luxurious coastal resort specializing in destination weddings, with multiple swimming pools, palm trees, and an adjacent beach with clear blue waters.

Punta Cana Weddings

Dreams Onyx

With over 800 suites — 300 of which are situated in a separate family-friendly section — this immense all-inclusive resort offers a beautiful, sweeping setting and a massive range of amenities, perks, and activities.
Dreams Onyx: Read more
  • venue iconVenues: 6
  • family-friendly iconFamily Friendly
  • car icon38 Minutes
Package Costs: $1,499$12,049

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