FAQs
Room Blocks
Booking through Island Vows
We've arranged a room block at a discounted rate if you book through our chosen travel agency, Island Vows. We highly suggest that everyone books their rooms this way in order to get the best room rate. Booking through Island Vows also ensures you will not be charged $25 to attend each event (ceremony, reception, etc.).
There will be a $200 deposit for each room due at the time of booking and final payment will be due 08/02/2025. There is also a 3 night minimum to get this rate. Rates are based upon double occupancy for 2 adults. Room options and their nightly prices (including taxes) are listed below:
Caribbean Suite - $445 per night ($1,335 for 3 nights)
Islander Jr Suite - $465 per night ($1,395 for 3 nights)
Caribbean Sand Suite - $480 per night ($1,440 for 3 nights)
Caribbean Diamond - $490 per night ($1,470 for 3 nights)
If another type of room is preferred, please reach out to Cherie and/or Jaimee at cherie@islandvows.net or jaimee@islandvows.net. They can also answer any questions you may have regarding booking and transportation. Please use O'Brien-Shelton DW Group in your email subject.
Website to book through Island Vows is provided here: http://islandvows.net/destination-weddings/aic-hotel-group-hard-rock-ava-unico-booking-form/
*Clickable link can be accessed under Hotels on the Travel page*
**Cherie & Jaimee can help book hotel and transportation through the above website. Their recommended travel insurance company is provided under Guest Information on the booking form**
Dress Code
Wedding
Formal or semi-formal, no shorts or bathing suits.
Resort Restaurants
Breakfast & Lunch Dress Code
Beach side casual: Shorts, capri pants, skirts, sneakers or sandals, flip-flops. Must wear a bathing suit wrap or cover-up and shirt at all times.
Dinner Dress Code
Resort Casual: Long pants, jeans, dress shorts and collar shirt or polo shirt required for men. Shoes, tennis shoes or dress sandals. For women blouses, skirts, slacks or dresses, dress shoes or dress sandal. No sleeveless shirts or flip-flops allowed. No bathing suits allowed.
Other Information
Things to do
The Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Punta Cana provides fun activities for all ages, including beach entertainment, 13 pools, a variety of water sports, and Rockaway Bay Waterpark. Families can also delve into activities available at the kids' clubs, our on-site spa, and the ample restaurants, bars, and lounges selection.
There are other amenities available at an additional cost, including but not limited to: Hard Rock Golf at Cana Bay, mini-golf, bowling, an escape room, an arcade, F1 simulators, laser tag, and many more!
The Hard Rock Casino has more than 40 tables and more than 435 slot machines where you can choose your favorite. Have a great time with an international flavor in the Poker Room and play Texas Hold'em. Enjoy the vibrant energy of Blackjack, Craps, Roulette or Baccarat, or discover the VIP Lounge with a variety of high-limit games. Join Unity by Hard Rock for exclusive benefits while utilizing the casino.
Visit https://hotel.hardrock.com/punta-cana/ for more information on the resort.
What we like to pack
Because Kelsi is an avid overpacker - here are a few things we always bring when travelling to an all-inclusive:
SUNSCREEN, aloe vera lotion, tumbler and/or koozie, hat(s), light sweater/jacket, tennis shoes (this resort is huge btw), medications such as ibuprofen, tums, benadryl, pepto, zyrtec, etc., extra toiletries, slippers, extra hangers if you're going to hang your clothes, portable charger, speaker for the room - I'll continue to add more as I think of them!