Allison & Thomas

Can't wait to celebrate with our family and close friends in the Caribbean this winter...

Friday December 1, 2023

Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

579 days 6 hrs 6 mins ago

Story

I'm pretty sure this is how our first date went (Thomas' recollection):

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ALLISON: It's because it's what you love, Ricky. It is who you were born to be. And here you sit, thinking. Well, Ricky Bobby is not a thinker. Ricky Bobby is a driver. He is a doer. And that's what you need to do. You don't need to think. You need to drive. You need speed. You need to go out there, and you need to rev your engine. You need to fire it up. You need to grab a hold of that line between speed and chaos, and you need to wrestle it to the ground like a demon cobra! And then, when the fear rises up in your belly, you use it. And you know that fear is powerful, because it has been there for billions of years. And it is good. And you use it. And you ride it; you ride it like a skeleton horse through the gates of hell, and then you win, Ricky. You WIN! And you don't win for anybody else. You win for you, you know why? Because a man takes what he wants. He takes it all. And you're a man, aren't you? Aren't you?

THOMAS: [pauses] Susan, I've never heard you talk like that...

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It was then and there that I decided we should be together forever

But, again, that's how I recall our first date going. And I'm sticking to it.

Tidbits

Where are you going for your honeymoon?

Rio...and perhaps Italy as well.

What's the best meal you have eaten together?

This is a hard one...as we are very lucky thanks to Thomas' job to get access to some swank Michelin stars. Daniel in NYC is always the best...and the 1* and 2* in Epernay, FR were insane.

What's the most memorable trip you have taken together?

The Paris/Epernay engagement was epic. Wedding venue research in Jamaica and the Dominican were splendid...and this year, we'll do Paris again then Rio in the winter. What can we say, we like fancy drinks on airplanes...

We’re on the same page about

Politics/trying to be environmentally not evil, tasty food, warm climates and the beaches that have them...many many things.

We are regulars at

Best dive bar south of the Mason Dixon:

Schedule

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Q & A

For all our friends and family who have lots of questions, please check out our Q & A first!

When is the RSVP deadline?

Please RSVP by July 20th, so we can have an accurate headcount. :)

Can I bring a date?

Sure

Are kids welcome?

100% for the 1st day Friday crew of family as our daughters are part of the wedding...and for everyone else...SURE! Bring the kids, as the main hotel is super kid friendly, but you'll need to arrange child care independently if you want to join in the fun.

What will the weather be like?

Heaven. The weather will be heaven.

What should I wear?

Please see our Schedule for the dress code.

Is the wedding indoors or outdoors?

Both...but a lot outdoors.

Is it okay to take pictures with our phones and cameras during the wedding?

Yes! We would love for you to take photos and share them on our app Joy.
However, please refrain from taking photos during the ceremony.

Whom should I call with questions?

Text us. If you are invited to the wedding, you know our cell numbers ;)

What is the code for the Main Hotel room block?

DONOHOE

Is there childcare at the main hotel?

YES...please contact the main hotel (Lopesan Bavado) for babysitting services!

Should more than one person RSVP from the same family?

No...just have one person fill out the form and, if you'll have a +1 or more (kids, for example), just add that in the RSVP questionnaire at the end.

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