Kristaly & Keith

WEDDING in paradise

 
 

Family & Friends,

We are thrilled to invite you to our wedding on Saturday, July 25, 2026! We couldn’t think of a better way to celebrate our marriage than indulging in paradise with those most special to us.

Our wedding will be at Dreams & Secrets Playa Esmeralda Resort & Spa in the Dominican Republic. Dreams is the family-friendly side and Secrets is the adults-only side. Adults will have access to both sides. You’ll love the beaches, pools, dining, and entertainment!

Shoreline Destinations will be coordinating your stay with the resort wedding planner for our ceremony and reception. To RSVP ‘Yes’, please reserve your room by February 16, 2026 through the form at the bottom of this page, as special guest rates apply to our wedding group.

There is a lot of information on our page, so grab a cup of coffee, wine, or your favorite cocktail and enjoy reading about our celebration in paradise. We are excited for what lies ahead and are so grateful to have all of your support.

We hope to see as many of you there as possible!

Kristaly & Keith

Shoreline Destinations will be coordinating your stay with the resort wedding planner for our ceremony and reception.

Additional fees WILL be incurred if your room is not booked through our room block.

Please be sure to make all your resort reservations through the form below, as special guest rates apply to our wedding group. We recommend booking as early as possible to get your preferred room type.


Andrea Norfolk

President & Industry Expert
Andrea@shorelinedestinations.com


Sharon DeAndrea

Wedding Group Coordinator
sharon@shorelinedestinations.com
443-821-7796

Wedding Info

LOCATION & DATES

Destination: Miches, Dominican Republic

Resort: Dreams & Secrets Playa Esmeralda Resort

Room Block Dates: July 24-27, 2026
Minimum 3 night stay.
Feel free to request to extend your stay!

Reserve by: February 16. 2026
Reserve early to get your preferred room type!

 

WEDDING REGISTRY

Your love and presence at our wedding is the greatest gift of all, but if you insist on giving a gift, we would appreciate contributions towards our registry. We are so very grateful to have such supportive friends and family and we can’t wait to celebrate our big day with you!

OUR REGISTRY

 

EVENTS

Friday, July 24, 2026
Welcome Party
More details to come!

Saturday, July 25, 2026
Wedding Ceremony: 5pm at Dreams Ballroom Terrace
Cocktails and Reception to follow.
More details to come!

Our Resorts

Shoreline Destinations will be coordinating your stay with the resort wedding planner for our ceremony and reception. Additional fees WILL be incurred if your room is not booked through our room block.

To request a room, please scroll to the bottom of this page and fill out the room request form. If you would like a room type that isn’t listed below, please email your group coordinator.

 

Dreams Playa Esmeralda

 

FAMILY-FRIENDLY
Opening April of 2025, Dreams Playa Esmeralda is a luxurious beachfront oasis nestled on the pristine shores of Playa Esmeralda. This all-inclusive paradise offers the perfect blend of relaxation and excitement for couples and families. Unleash your inner adventurer with a variety of thrilling watersport activities and your kids can have a blast at the fully supervised Explorer's Club for Kids. Indulge your taste buds with a diverse culinary experience and try the 10 different dining spots. From French delicacies to authentic Dominican flavors, savor delicious meals at beachfront grills or unwind with a romantic dinner under the stars.

What’s Included:

  • All-inclusive resort (includes dining, drinks, watersports, activities, entertainment, etc.)

  • Unlimited dining and drinks at 18 restaurants and bars

  • 3 Pools & 1 Preferred Club Pool, & 3 Outdoor Jacuzzis

  • Waterpark

  • Explorer’s Kids Club & Core Zone Teens Club

  • Tennis, volleyball and basketball court, trampoline and batting cage, paddle court, pool tables

  • Aerobics and water aerobics, dance classes, Spanish classes

  • Water sports - snorkeling, intro to scuba diving in the pool, sailing, scuba diving*, kayaking, fishing*

  • Dreams Spa*

  • Free Wi-Fi

  • All taxes and fees included

Adults will have access to Secrets Playa Esmeralda.

*Additional fees may apply

 

JUNIOR SUITE TROPICAL VIEW
Private, furnished balcony or terrace
View: Garden View
Bedding: King or Two Double Beds

Pricing
1 adult - $338 per night
2 adults - $424 per night ($212 per person)
3 adults - $630 per night ($210 per person)
Child ages 0-2 - $0 per night
Child ages 3-12 - $82 per night
Child ages 13+ pay adult rate

JUNIOR SUITE PARTIAL OCEAN VIEW
Private, furnished balcony or terrace
View: Ocean View
Bedding: King or Two Double Beds

Pricing
1 adult - $389 per night
2 adults - $488 per night ($244 per person)
3 adults - $723 per night ($241 per person)
Child ages 0-2 - $0 per night
Child ages 3-12 - $82 per night
Child ages 13+ pay adult rate

 

JUNIOR SUITE SWIM OUT
Private terrace with direct pool access
View: Garden / Ocean View
Bedding: King or Two Double Beds

Pricing
1 adult - $440 per night
2 adults - $550 per night ($275 per person)
3 adults - $819 per night ($273 per person)

Child ages 0-2 - $0 per night
Child ages 3-12 - $82 per night
Child ages 13+ pay adult rate

PREFERRED CLUB JUNIOR SUITE PARTIAL OCEAN VIEW*
Private, furnished balcony or terrace
View: Partial Ocean View
Bedding: King or Two Double Beds

Pricing
1 adult - $457 per night
2 adults - $570 per night ($285 per person)
3 adults - $849 per night ($283 per person)

Child ages 0-2 - $0 per night
Child ages 3-12 - $82 per night
Child ages 13+ pay adult rate

*Preferred Club includes: access to club lounge, premium room location, upgraded amenities, special concierge service, access to Windows restaurant, designated beach area with beachside service, and more. Preferred Club also offers a selection of premium and top-shelf liquors, available in the exclusive Preferred Club lounge and as upgraded mini-bar options in your room. You may also be able to request a full bottle of liquor, champagne, or a selection of beer to be delivered to your room by contacting your personal concierge or butler. 

 

SECRETS Playa Esmeralda

 

ADULTS-ONLY
Opening April of 2025, Secrets Playa Esmeralda is nestled on the secluded Playa Esmeralda shoreline in the Dominican Republic. This all-inclusive resort boasts modern architecture, high-end accommodations with private balconies or terraces, and breathtaking views of the turquoise Caribbean Sea. Indulge in a culinary journey at the gourmet restaurants, unwind at the state-of-the-art Secrets Spa, and take advantage of revitalizing treatments in a serene environment.

What’s Included:

  • All-inclusive resort (includes dining, drinks, watersports, activities, entertainment, etc.)

  • Unlimited dining and drinks at 14 restaurants and bars and an additional restaurant for Preferred Club

  • Infinity pool, Relax pool, Preferred Club Pool, & 2 Hot Tubs

  • Tennis, volleyball and basketball court, trampoline and batting cage, paddle court, pool tables

  • Aerobics and water aerobics, dance classes, Spanish classes

  • Water sports - snorkeling, intro to scuba diving in the pool, sailing, scuba diving*, kayaking, fishing*

  • Dreams Spa*

  • Free Wi-Fi

  • All taxes and fees included

Guests will have access to Dreams Playa Esmeralda.

*Additional fees may apply

 

JUNIOR SUITE TROPICAL VIEW
Private, furnished balcony or terrace
View: Garden View
Bedding: King or Two Double Beds

Pricing
1 adult - $369 per night
2 adults - $462 per night ($231 per person)
3 adults - $684 per night ($228 per person)

JUNIOR SUITE PARTIAL OCEAN VIEW
Private, furnished balcony or terrace
View: Partial Ocean View
Bedding: King or Two Double Beds

Pricing
1 adult - $424 per night
2 adults - $530 per night ($265 per person)
3 adults - $758 per night ($252 per person)

 

PREFERRED CLUB JUNIOR SUITE PARTIAL OCEAN VIEW
Private, furnished balcony or terrace
View: Partial Ocean View
Bedding: King

Pricing
1 adult - $497 per night
2 adults - $624 per night ($312 per person)

*Preferred Club includes: access to club lounge, premium room location, upgraded amenities, special concierge service, access to Rosewater Restaurant and Revive Spa Bar breakfast service, access to Preferred Club pool and Manatees Swim-Up Bar, designated beach area, and more. Preferred Club also offers a selection of premium and top-shelf liquors, available in the exclusive Preferred Club lounge and as upgraded mini-bar options in your room. You may also be able to request a full bottle of liquor, champagne, or a selection of beer to be delivered to your room by contacting your personal concierge or butler. 

PREFERRED CLUB JUNIOR SUITE OCEAN VIEW
Private, furnished balcony or terrace
View: Ocean View
Bedding: King

Pricing
1 adult - $516 per night
2 adults - $644 per night ($322 per person)

*Preferred Club includes: access to club lounge, premium room location, upgraded amenities, special concierge service, access to Rosewater Restaurant and Revive Spa Bar breakfast service, access to Preferred Club pool and Manatees Swim-Up Bar, designated beach area, and more. Preferred Club also offers a selection of premium and top-shelf liquors, available in the exclusive Preferred Club lounge and as upgraded mini-bar options in your room. You may also be able to request a full bottle of liquor, champagne, or a selection of beer to be delivered to your room by contacting your personal concierge or butler. 

 

Pricing above is an ALL-INCLUSIVE rate and also includes all of your taxes and fees.

REQUEST YOUR ROOM! Fill out the form at the bottom of this page to request your room.

 

Deposits & Payments

Deposit: $400 per room is due when booked and goes towards your total room cost. Must be booked by February 16, 2026. Reserve early to get your preferred room type!

Second Payment: $750 per room due March 10, 2026

Final Payments: Remaining balance due May 8, 2026

Cancellations made before or on March 10, 2026:
Room reservation deposit and payments are fully refundable. Cancelled airfare tickets purchased through Shoreline Destinations are valid for one year from original ticket issue date and may incur cancel/change fees based on the air carrier. See your airline’s website for terms/conditions. Travel insurance is non-refundable.

Cancellations made on or after March 11, 2026:
Without Travel Insurance: room deposit and payments are non-refundable. With Travel Insurance: Insurance with CFAR (Cancel For Any Reason) provides in-travel protection as well as cancellation protection. With CFAR travel insurance, cancellations will receive a refund of 75% of the trip cost (if canceling for ANY reason at least 2 days prior to departure) and a refund of 100% of the trip cost (if canceling for a COVERED reason). The cost of travel insurance is nonrefundable.

Changes to reservations: ANY changes made to your existing room reservation are subject to the current rates, promotions, and terms at the time of change. Changes made within 30 days of travel will incur a $50 per person change fee. Date changes can only be made within the group room block dates. Any date changes outside of the group room block dates are considered a cancellation.

Travel Insurance

We highly recommend travel insurance for all travelers and it can be added on to your room reservation (and airfare if needed) within 5 days of your deposit. If you would like travel insurance, please select “yes” for travel protection in the reservation form below and we will provide a quote.

Insurance with CFAR (Cancel For Any Reason) provides in-travel protection as well as cancellation protection. With CFAR travel insurance, cancellations will receive a refund of 75% of the trip cost (if canceling for ANY reason at least 48 hours prior to departure) and a refund of 100% of the trip cost (if canceling for a COVERED reason). The cost of travel insurance is nonrefundable.

  • Travel insurance must be paid at time of deposit and is non-refundable.

  • Please refer to your travel insurance policy for coverage details.

Our Blog - Why You Should Buy Travel Insurance

Travel Info

Airfare

Shoreline Destinations can also coordinate your airfare and add it on to your booking, however, please also feel free to book your airfare directly with your preferred airline.

All flights should arrive and depart from Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ Airport). Please DO NOT book your airfare until your travel advisor has emailed you your room confirmation.

*Airfare on value air carriers (Southwest, Spirit, Frontier, JetBlue, etc.) must be booked on your own since Shoreline Destinations is unable to package it on. However, airfare with any other major carriers can be added to your reservation if needed or can be booked independently. If airfare is purchased through Shoreline Destinations, you must pay for airfare in full and also purchase travel insurance.

 

PASSPORTS

Passports are required to travel internationally. Please locate your passport and check the expiration date - make sure it is valid for 6 months AFTER your anticipated return date.

 

TRANSPORTATION

Shoreline Destinations will be coordinating your transportation and will provide more details closer to your travel date. Transportation is an additional fee.

REQUEST YOUR ROOM

How to request your room:
Step 1: Determine your travel dates and preferred room category (options and pricing above)
Step 2: Fill out the room request form below
Step 3: Once completed, we will contact you within 1-2 business days if additional information is needed.
Step 4: We will book your room in the resort’s system and send you a copy of your invoice to review.
Step 5: You will review and electronically sign the invoice to confirm your booking and make your deposit.
Step 6: Once you sign the invoice, we will process your card, and email you a confirmation showing the amount applied

PLEASE NOTE:
- The form below is to request a room. Your room is NOT confirmed until you receive a confirmation from your travel advisors.
- Bed configurations are on a request basis only and are not guaranteed.
- If your travel dates are outside of the wedding room block dates, we will need to confirm availability with the resort to have them add the nights in their system to book your room. This can take 5-7 business days to confirm.

*All rooms are subject to availability.

  • Passports are required to travel internationally. Please locate your passport and check the expiration date - make sure it is valid for 6 months AFTER your anticipated return date.

  • YES! Shoreline Destinations is coordinating the wedding group with the ceremony coordinator. If you book your room directly with the resort or another website, additional fees may apply.

  • All Inclusive always includes the hotel room, food, alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, taxes and tips.

  • Adding a guest - You can book your room today and add a person in the future. Please keep in mind when making changes to your reservation, the pricing and availability at the resort are subject to change at any time, therefore can impact ability to process requests. If travel insurance is on your reservation, the additional guest(s) will need to pay for additional travel insurance.

    For all changes, please contact your travel advisor.

  • Do I have to pay for the trip all at once?

    No! One of the benefits of booking through Shoreline Destinations is that once your reservation is locked in with a deposit, you may make additional payments in any increment at any time towards your trip as long as you are paid in full by the Final Payment Date.

Questions? Contact Sharon (wedding group coordinator) sharon@shorelinedestinations.com.