Angeles & Samuel's Wedding

ANGELES &
SAMUEL

DECEMBER 04, 2026
BAVARO, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC

Welcome, family & friends!

We are so excited to spend an extended weekend with you in Bavaro, Dominican Republic. Our travel agent, Diana, has secured group rates with Riu Palace Bavaro. All the information for your travel and accommodations is below.

Questions?

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Riu Palace Bavaro


Hotel Riu Palace Bavaro is a family-friendly, all-inclusive beachfront resort set on the white sands of Arena Gorda Beach in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. Designed for both families and couples, the resort offers modern accommodations with stocked minibars, liquor dispensers replenished regularly, hydromassage bathtubs, and private balconies or terraces. Guests can enjoy seven restaurants serving global cuisine—from Asian and Italian to Japanese, Mexican, and fusion specialties—along with a buffet featuring live cooking stations, three swim-up bars, and a total of nine bars and lounges serving premium drinks throughout the day. The resort features 11 swimming pools, including a children’s pool with slides, plus complimentary access to Splash Water World, RIU’s on-site water park. Activities range from beach volleyball, paddle surfing, kayaking, and snorkeling to daily fitness classes and a fully equipped gym, while a tranquil spa offers space to unwind. Daily activities and lively nightly shows, including RIU Party themed events, provide entertainment for guests of all ages.

Elite Club guests enjoy additional privileges including private check-in, an exclusive restaurant, premium room locations, upgraded in-room amenities, and access to reserved beach areas for a more elevated stay.

Group Rates

Special Group Rates have been secured with a 3-night minimum stay and rooms are in inventory until August 18, 2026, ready for you to book your stay!

Please note that inventory is not live and is subject to availability. Additional categories may also be available; email groups@barefootbridal.com if you're interested in a room category not listed below.

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How to Book Your Stay

To participate in all of the group-related activities, secure your booking with a $100 deposit using the Book Now button that appears next to the room category of your choice once you've entered your travel dates and occupants below.

Terms & Conditions
  • The deposit is refundable with an e-mailed cancellation prior to August 18, 2026. Travel insurance, which is discounted and highly recommended, is always non-refundable.
  • A payment in the amount of $100 per booking is due on May 27, 2026.
  • The balance will automatically be drafted to the card on file on August 18, 2026.
  • Changes to parties, travel dates, and room categories may be made prior to August 18, 2026. After this date, all reductions are non-refundable and all change requests will incur a $125.00 change fee. Any changes requested after the balance due date must be paid for in full upfront even before they are confirmed. The hotel reserves the right to cancel any bookings not paid for according to the due dates outlined above.
Airport Transfers

Private round trip group transfers will be coordinated for you! Flights must be submitted by October 17, 2026.

  • If you are flying into PUJ, transfers are $45.00 per person.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
CAN I SET UP A PAYMENT PLAN?

Yes! You can structure your payments in one of 3 ways after making a deposit:

  • Let the balance charge automatically on the balance due date.
  • Set up a monthly auto draft by emailing groups@barefootbridal.com.
  • Make payments on your own schedule at any time with the "Make a Payment" button below.
WILL I NEED A PASSPORT?

Yes! A passport is needed to fly anywhere internationally - please take the time now to locate your passport and check the expiration date; make sure it is valid for 6 months after your anticipated return date. Check this site for more passport info: https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/passports

IS TRAVEL INSURANCE AVAILABLE?

Travel Insurance is available for all US-based travelers and highly recommended. Rates are per person, depending on the cost of the land-only portion of your trip. Travel Insurance can be added at any point; however, in order to receive the full benefit of the travel insurance, you must add it within 14 days of booking. Otherwise, the "Cancel For Any Reason" benefit will not apply and the only benefits will be for in-travel issues (per New York State law, CFAR does not apply to any NY residents). Please note that once purchased, travel insurance is nonrefundable.

The rates are as follows:

Rate Booking Total
$139.99 Up to $800.00
$189.99 Up to $1,500.00
$234.99 Up to $3,000.00
$289.99 Up to $4,500.00
$319.99 Up to $6,500.00
$339.99 Up to $10,000.00
WHAT IS THE CANCELLATION POLICY?

Any payments made towards bookings, except for travel insurance, are fully refundable if requested in writing to groups@barefootbridal.com by 5:00pm Eastern the day before August 18, 2026. If a cancellation request is not made in time, all moneys paid towards travel will be nonrefundable.