Join us in Paradise – Apple & Rich July 20, 2023

We are so excited to invite you to join us in paradise as we say “I do!” We have partnered with Destination Paradise to ensure seamless travel and vow renewal planning. Be sure to book your room here so you are part of our  group. You’ll find information throughout this website. If you have additional questions, please reach out to our agent for assistance!

Grab your passport and get ready to enjoy this incredible experience we are planning. Your love and support mean the world to us. We can’t wait to celebrate with you in paradise!

Love,

Apple & Rich

This is Their Story

It began back in 2002 in Atlantic City, New Jersey during Hot Import Nights. I was “modeling” next to the import cars with my girls, then Rich walked pass me and I shouted out, “Hey, you’re a cutie!” I caught his attention and he walked back towards me. He then took pictures with us. I asked for his phone number and he said, “No, give me yours!” AS IF!!! So, I went ahead and wrote my digits on a flier and he took off with his boys.

Months went by and I never heard from him. Then one day, apparently, one of our mutual friends was going to hook us up and she gave him my number AGAIN. Then he realized that I was that girl he met at the car show. So, he called and I asked him why it took so long for him to reach out to me. He says, “I lost the flier so I lost your number.” Sure, whatever, so I say to myself. 20 years later….. We are still together.

The Hard Rock Hotel & Casino

Sometimes, you truly can have it all. Our resort covers every sun-soaked moment of delectable dining, glamorous entertainment, thrilling entertainment, exciting on-site recreation, even fine wine and top shelf liquor. That’s right. It’s all included. And if you’re not feeling the all-inclusive love just yet, keep reading. You will be.

Room Options

We have a variety of room categories available. If you prefer a room category not listed here, please send us the room name so we can get it confirmed for you. The rates are per person and are based on the number of adults sharing the room. “Single” means 1 person alone in a room. “Double” means 2 adults sharing a room. “Triple” is 3, and so on. The rates are also based on room category. Rooms are priced “Per Person” because the resort is all-inclusive. Prices include all meals, snacks, drinks, entertainment, airport transfers and taxes. Rates are valid for all guests holding a US passport. Child rates, if applicable, are valid only with 2 or more adults in the room. If you have questions, please ask!

Caribbean Suite w/ Sofa Bed

It’s a jungle out there. Literally. Might as well take it in from the privacy of your balcony. But that’s just the start.

Islander Junior Suite w/ Sofa Bed

Go ahead, indulge yourself. With rich details, modern décor and decadent service it’s easy to do in our Hard Rock Islander Junior Suite.

Caribbean Diamond King Suite w/Sofa Bed

Live like the rock star you are in the best of the best. Our newly renovated Caribbean Diamond is all about upgrades.

We know there are a hundred online places to book a room. However, the couple is counting on you to book here on their website, so you are part of their group. They are planning an incredible experience for you which requires your room reservation. Ensure you are part of the group by booking into their room block here.

Please know that this resort requires all guest rooms to be booked within the couple’s room block. The hotel charges a minimum of $100 per person to attend the wedding events if you do not book one of the rooms the couple is holding. To avoid extra fees, please make sure to book here.

Important Information

Insurance

Per the Refund Policy, deposits and payments made towards your trip are non-refundable. If you choose to forgo insurance, you will be solely responsible for any and all fees if any change, cancellation, interruption, delay or additional expense occurs.

 

Travel Insurance is available and strongly recommended. If you wish to have coverage for things such as cancellations, medical, lost luggage, trip delay, interruption or evacuation, please purchase a policy directly from a third-party provider such as Allianz, or one of your choice. There are several policy options for you to choose from. For questions or quotes, please contact the insurance provider directly by following the links below or reach out to Tiffani.

Passports

A valid passport is required for all travelers, regardless of age. Passports must be valid for at least 6 months after you return home. For more information regarding passports and entry requirements, please visit www.Travel.State.Gov.

Flights

Flights are not included with our room block. If we did group air, everyone would need to be on the same plane, and that just doesn’t happen with wedding groups. Please feel free to book the flights on your own. Usually the best time to book a flight is 5-6 months prior to travel when all airlines have their schedules available. We recommend using Google Flights to research fares, but then book directly with the airline you’re flying with. This will ensure you the best airfare. Fares are the same everywhere, but you’ll get much better service working with the airline instead of Orbitz, Expedia or Cheap Tickets. Remember to also check www.Southwest.com as their flights only show up on their own website.

Airport

When you book your flights, be sure you are flying into the PUNTA CANA airport, code PUJ.  Transfers Round trip airport transfers (the ride between the airport and hotel) are a service we include with your room package. To confirm this service for you, we must submit a complete list of passengers and flights to the transfer company at least 45 days prior to travel. We will be sending you emails about this so you can submit your flight itinerary to us via the link. To ensure a seamless experience when traveling, please provide us with your flight itinerary as soon as you can. The transfers included will pick you up at the airport on the day we have you checking in at the resort and bring you back to the airport on the day we have you checking out. Deviations to dates and vehicle upgrades are available for an additional cost.

RSVP Deadline

As a courtesy to the couple, please RSVP by making your room deposit by January 31, 2023. This lets the couple know who is attending so they can plan their wedding events for the correct number of guests. Missed the deadline? That’s okay, it happens. Please still book your room here and we will work on confirming for the room for you, however, inventory and group rates will be subject to availability.

Deposit

The deposit for the room is $200 per room, plus the cost of Insurance if accepted.

Final Payments

All rooms must be paid in full by April 10, 2023. There is a $50 late payment penalty applied to reservations that are not paid in full by this date. If the reservation is not paid in full within 7 days of the final payment date, the reservation will automatically cancel and all payments will be forfeited.

Rates

Rates are per person and are based on the number of adults sharing the room.  “Single” means 1 adult alone in a room.  “Double” means 2 adults sharing a room.  “Triple” is 3, and so on.  The rates are also by room category.  You can find descriptions on the “Resort & Rooms” tab.  For example, 2 adults sharing the Caribbean Suite w/ Sofa bed for 4 nights would be $1,150 per adult.  The total cost of this room would be $2,300.

Rooms are priced “Per Person” because the resort is all-inclusive.  Child rates apply only after there are 2 paying adults in the room.  For example, 1 adult and 1 child would be billed as 2 adults.  Prices include private round trip transfers, hotel stay, all meals, snacks, drinks, entertainment, and taxes.  Rates are valid for all guests holding a US Passport.  If your passport is issued by another country other than the US, please contact us for options.  We are unable to accept payments from outside the US.  We are holding rooms for July 17-22, 2023.  You may request to stay before or after these dates.  We will just need to get confirmation from the hotel before we can send your receipt.

Revisions

We understand that you may need to modify your reservation after it is booked. For this reason, there is no fee for your first revision as long as it completed prior to the final payment date. Any additional revisions will incur a $50 revision fee. Revision fees are non-refundable, even if you have insurance, and must be paid at the time of the revision. Revisions are not allowed after the Final Payment date.