Wooooooooo! Welcome to the Dominican Republic! The “Dom Rep” is the 2nd largest country in the Caribbean and is thereby a perfect place to have a destination wedding. BUT only if you like white beaches, palm trees jetting out of the sand, blue-green ocean, drinks made with coconut milk, stuff like that. In the least, that makes it a great place for Hoffmann. Sign me up.
The bride and groom: Sidney and Ashley are from Virginia and chose the Dominican Republic for a very practical reason – most of Sidney’s relatives are from neighboring Haiti! Since Virginia is a short plane flight to the Dom Rep, it is not difficult for the mainlanders to get there. So did I meet them? Well, I actually photographed Sidney and Ashley’s engagement pictures all the way over in Manhattan Beach, California (where Ashley hails). That is when I planted the first seed – “Who is going to photograph your wedding in Punta Cana?” hahah.
The resort they chose is the beautiful Punta Cana Resort – which includes a couple golf courses, the beautiful Tortuga Bay Resort and the Punta Cana Hotel. From their website, “With two vibrant hotels located on miles of private beach; the exclusive AAA Five Diamond awarded Tortuga Bay Hotel designed by Oscar de la Renta offers an intimate setting within a Villa environment while the newly refurbished PUNTACANA Hotel provides understated value. We have options to fit every desire.” I agree 100%.
Ashley got ready at the Punta Cana hotel:
The ceremony was over at the Tortuga Bay resort, which is walking distance down the beach. I found Sidney holding up a palm tree . . .
The reception was held poolside at the Tortuga Bay resort and was a perfect night – warm air, bare feet, pina coladas, etc.
The Dominican Republic is also known for is it’s rum and cigars. I found the following items in the honeymoon suite, waiting for the bride and groom to come back . . .
Thank you Ashley and Sidney! What a wonderful time in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic! SO beautiful . . .
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Are you getting married? Has your fiancé surprised you with a beautiful ring, perhaps from somewhere like 77Diamonds.com or your favourite jeweller? Well get ready for the most exciting and one of the most important days of your life. You are about to cement your love for your partner in a really wonderful ceremony.
How can you really make the most of the day and have one which you will never forget? One option is to travel abroad. You can travel to a beautiful location and celebrate your special day under the sun.
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