Meet & Greet Happy Hour
Apr 13
2023
Sunset Bar at Platinum Restaurant (2nd floor)
Horse ride & swim (optional)
Apr 14
2023
Cocktail Hour
Apr 15
2023
Sunset Bar at Platinum Restaurant (2nd floor)
Dinner, dancing & a surprise or two
Apr 15
2023
Sunset Bar at Platinum Restaurant (2nd floor)
After-Party (Optional)
Apr 15
2023
Bling!
We thought it would be fun to get together as a group for an informal happy hour so our guests can get to know each other before the wedding. Stop by The Sunset Bar anytime between 5:30 -7:30 PM.
Sunset Bar at Platinum Restaurant (2nd floor)
Directions:
Walk past the pool and towards the ocean and the restaurant will be on the right hand side. Go up the stairs and meet everyone at the center bar
Casual resort attire (no bathing suits).
Follow the dress code for your restaurant of choice for the evening.
The Sunset Bar does not have any food, but you can eat before or after at any of the resort restaurants.
The bar serves wine, beer, nonalcoholic options, and spirits. All available drinks are included in your resort stay with the possible exception of some top-end brands which may require an upcharge.
The last ride before Lauren is a bride!
This is a group excursion for a beach horseback ride and swim for anyone that may be interested.
The excursion consists of a trail ride, beach ride, and swimming in the ocean on horseback. The ride is catered for beginners to intermediate riders. No riding experience is needed.
Please meet in the resort lobby and be ready to leave by 11:00 AM (subject to change).
You will be picked up by the tour operator in their bus.
The tour duration is 3.5 hours. You will be dropped off back at the resort around 2:30 PM.
$99 per person (price is subject to change).
Guests would pay for excursions at the resort's front desk upon checking out. All excursions are charged to the guests room.
This excursion MUST be booked at least one week in advance. The ride has a limited capacity of 25 people and is first come, first served.
Please email our resort's dedicated tour representative, Georgia, at greidfrancis006@gmail.com to hold your spot. You will just need to provide the rider's names and requested excursion date.
Your space is not guaranteed even if you RSVP on this site.
-Any cancellations made at least forty-eight (48) hours or more shall not attract a cancellation fee
-Any cancellation made less than 48 hours but more than 24 hours in advance of the scheduled tour time, will attract a fifty percent (50%) penalty.
-Any cancellation made within twenty-four (24) hours or on the same day that the booking is made will attract one hundred percent (100%) penalty
Chukka Island Village Outpost which is about a 30 minute bus ride each way from the resort.
Wear a bathing suit, top, and shorts with water shoes. You are going to get soaking wet.
Pack a set of dry clothes and shoes to change in to at the riding site following the ride.
What to bring:
-Valid picture ID for check-in
-Cash or credit card for photos, souvenirs, drinks, snacks and tipping
-Insect repellant
-Sunscreen
-Towel
-Change of clothes
-Water shoes
-Waterproof bag or container for your phone
-Fanny pack, drawstring backpack, or hip bag (will get wet)
Notes:
- Max weight limit is 230lbs
Spend your Saturday relaxing at the pool, beach, spa or on an excursion. You don't need to be anywhere until just after 5pm. Our ceremony will be short and sweet overlooking the water right before sunset at the "golden hour"
The ceremony will be held on Paradise Pier at our Resort.
Note: The ceremony will be on an actual wood pier alongside the ocean and beach so no need to worry about sand in your shoes :)
Walking Directions:
The pier is located oceanside to the far right of the main pool area.
Please be seated by 5:20PM.
We plan to start promptly at 5:30PM.
The ceremony should run approx. 30 minutes.
Our wedding attire preference is resort smart. Please see suggested attire below.
Men:
-Casual trousers (khakis, golf pants, chinos, linen pants)
-Polo shirt or button down shirt (short or long sleeve)
-Loafers, dress shoes, or dressy sandals
Women:
-Maxi, midi or cocktail dress
-Maxi skirt and dressy top
-Long or capri style pants and nice top
-Dressy flat sandals, wedges or low heel (there is no need for high heels unless that is your preference)
*Ladies: As a courtesy to the bride, please do not wear white or red to our wedding day events. Thank you!
Feel free to grab a drink or two at the AquaMarina Bar next to the pier and bring it with you to your seat.
Bottled water will be available at the seating area.
Our cocktail reception will be about an hour between the ceremony and dinner during which our guests can enjoy light appetizers, drinks, and music.
This is also a great time to take sunset photos of the ocean view, use our 360 wedding photo booth, and sign our guest book.
Our cocktail hour will start at approximately 6PM and will run for about an hour.
Sunset will be around 6:25PM.
Sunset Bar at Platinum Restaurant (2nd floor)
Directions:
From the ceremony, follow the sidewalk along the ocean towards the main pool area. You will see a 2 level building in front of you. Walk up the stairs.
A variety of passed heavy hors d’oeuvres will be served.
Drinks will be available at the central bar on the same floor.
We have upgraded the resort's included alcohol package to a premium package for the evening.
The Premium Drinks Package includes:
-Appleton rum
-Gordon's gin
-Tito's vodka
-Campari
-Canadian Club
-Johnny Walker Black
-Jim Beam
-Red Stripe Beer
-Bailey's
-Red and white wines
-Non-alcoholic drinks such as juices and sodas
We decided to focus on the party and therefore we chose to have a non-traditional celebration which means no bridal party, very limited speeches, no bouquet toss, garter toss, cake cutting, and the addition of a couple fun surprises at the end of the evening.
We encourage you to drink, dance and take plenty of photos and we hope to create a night to remember!
Sunset Bar at Platinum Restaurant (2nd floor) This will be the same location as the Cocktail Hour.
Following the Cocktail Hour, we will have a 3 course dinner and then the party will begin!
Dinner will be from 7-8pm and the party will run from 8-11pm.
Plan to stay until the end for a fun surprise send off!
An unofficial After-Party will follow at Bling! Nightclub at the Resort.
Appetizers will be served during the Cocktail Hour.
A plated 3 course dinner will be served prior to the party starting.
Menu:
-Caesar Salad
-Grilled chicken breast served with plain mashed potato, seasonal vegetables and coconut cream sauce
-Chocolate duet dessert featuring a bite size chocolate cheesecake & chocolate hazelnut brownie
-Jamaican fruit & rum wedding cake
We have upgraded the resort's included alcohol package to a premium package for the evening
The Premium Drinks Package includes:
-Appleton rum
-Gordon's gin
-Tito's vodka
-Campari
-Canadian Club
-Johnny Walker Black
-Jim Beam
-Red Stripe Beer
-Bailey's
-Red and white wines
-Non-alcoholic drinks such as juices and sodas
We know that the evening is going to fly by so we plan to close out our wedding celebration with an informal after-party at Bling! nightclub.
You're welcome to call it a night or join us for a little more drinking and dancing at Bling!
After sleeping in from a fun night of partying join us at the middle pool for our Hangover Pool Party!
Drop by anytime to drink, relax, float, and play!