A Message from the Couple
OUR LOVE STORY
How Beau & Ashley met
-told by Ashley
Oct 22, 2019: After many weeks of Beau hollering at me on social media and a little liquid courage OU/TX weekend, I finally responded to his messages. I then agreed to meet him for drinks at Sidecar. It was love at first sight for Beau. Meanwhile, I was wondering when he’d finally stand up so I could see how tall he was. Luckily height wasn’t a deal breaker for me. ;) I’m just kidding about the love at first sight. It was really when I told him I was avoiding gluten, and he wouldn’t have to share his pizza with me. Music to his ears.
One hour of drinks and fun conversation turned into multiple hours around a fire, and a request for another date the next day. We ended up meeting 3 days in a row before I headed to Arkansas for the weekend and have never stopped hanging out since.
Our engagement:
Nov 11, 2023: We woke up at 4am to drive to Altus, OK, with Lindsay and Tanner for the hot air balloon festival. My only requirement for the proposal was that it had to involve a hot air balloon in some way shape or form. Unfortunately, it was too cold and windy for the hot air balloons to go up in their air. There was one balloon that aired up while staying grounded and that was the famous Remax Balloon. We walked around the small festival for a little while just hoping and praying the weather would change. While standing around, up walked Beau’s family and his sister had her professional camera with her. As you could imagine, I had a good feeling as to what was about to happen. I was a little nervous though because I did not want Beau to propose in front of everyone. Luckily, Beau is not the type to draw a lot attention to himself and he walked me to the back of the field and got down on one knee. He simply asked if I would marry him and my response was, “you’re supposed to put it on my hand… “ He laughed and said, “Will you just say yes!??!” So, I said yes! And here we are today finally ready to get married.
Lovers Timeline:
- Oct 12: started chatting it up
- Oct 22: Met for the first time
- Dec 18: Beau asked me to be his girlfriend on his parent’s pack patio around the fire
- Spring 2020: Beau was the first to say I love you (as I’m not counting the time I got drunk in Nola and said it to him over the phone). We were at his best girlfriend’s house playing on a slip and slide. He fell and saw his life flash before him and decided it was finally time to confess his undying love to me. Surprise surprise, I said it back to him – for real this time
- Fall 2021: after a year of going back and forth between Lindsay’s house and his house in Weatherford (and many sno cones later), we moved into together
- Oct 6, 2023/OU/TX weekend: With a little love and Sooner magic, we found out we were having a baby. OU/TX weekend started our relationship, so it was only fitting that we found out we were having a baby this same weekend 4 years later
- Oct 24: heard Turner’s heartbeat for the first time
- Nov 11: got engaged
- May 15, 2024: our sweet baby Turner was born
- Oct 20, 2025: Our wedding!
Dreams Natura Resort & Spa - Mexico
Resort Details
Family Adventures Await at Dreams Natura Resort & Spa. Inspired by the surrounding Mayan jungle, the all-new Dreams Natura Resort & Spa in beautiful Riviera Cancun offers a unique Unlimited-Luxury® experience. Facing the Caribbean Sea on a white sand beach, the 553-room resort is a short 10-mile drive from the Cancun International Airport. Enjoy modern design and luxury accommodations infused with elements of nature. Rest and relax at the Dreams Spa by Pevonia® - designed to look like the region's remarkable cenotes, play at the water park or enjoy the infinity pool.
At Dreams Natura Resort & Spa, amenities include:
- Limitless access to gourmet à la carte dining options without reservations required
- Unlimited international and domestic top-shelf spirits
- Unlimited natural fruit juices and soft drinks
- 24-hour room* and concierge services
- Pool and beach wait service
- Daily refreshed mini-bar with soft drinks, juice, bottled water and beer
- Daily maid service
- Endless daytime activities and live nightly entertainment
- Theme parties, oceanfront bars and entertainment venues
- No wristbands required
- Free Wi-Fi
- All taxes and gratuities
Unlimited-Luxury® for couples and couples with children.
Dreams Natura now offers small dog friendly accommodations and other extras, in select room categories, so you don’t have to leave your four-legged friend behind.
Accommodation Categories and Descriptions
Standard Room Amenities
- Air conditioning with individual climate control
- 1 King-size bed or 2 double beds
- Coffee/tea maker (coffee refreshed at check-in and upon request)
- Complimentary toiletries
- Smart Cable TV
- Spacious bathroom with vanity and shower
- Alarm clock radio with capability to connect several electronic devices
- Iron and ironing board
- Hairdryer
- Private balcony or terrace
- In-room mini-bar (refreshed daily)
- Electronic room safe
- Electronic key door locks
- Ceiling fan
- Rollaway beds and cribs are available upon request
- Complimentary Wi-Fi access in room and throughout the property
- Daily maid service
- All King Bed Suites also have a sofa bed
Junior Suite Tropical View: King-size bed or two double beds. Spacious bathroom. Private, furnished balcony or terrace. Partial Ocean view. 533 ft.2/52 m.2 Up to 4 guests with a maximum of 3 adults
Junior Suite Ocean View: King-size bed or two double beds. Spacious bathroom. Private, furnished balcony or terrace. Ocean view. 533 ft.2/52 m.2. Up to 4 guests with a maximum of 3 adults
Junior Suite Swim Out: King-size bed or two double beds. Spacious bathroom. Private, furnished terrace with direct access to a pool. Tropical view. 533 ft.2/52 m.2. Up to 3 guests with a maximum of 3 adults
Preferred Club Amenities
- Personalized check-in and checkout with concierge service
- Access to private Preferred Club Lounge
- Pillow menu available upon request
- Upgraded bath amenities
- Upgraded mini-bar service (refreshed daily)
- Complimentary business center in the Preferred Club Lounge
- Bathrobes and slippers
- Daily maid and turn down service
- Both rain shower and telephone shower heads
- Bluetooth connected speakers in the bathroom
- 25 min. back massage in a shiatsu chair at Dreams Spa by Pevonia (One per person per stay (maximum for 2 guests, 16 years and older)
- Additional 25% discount on spa treatments (Not combinable with any other promotions or offers)
- Preferred Club Lounge
- Daily continental breakfast service
- Afternoon hot and cold hors d'oeuvres
- Exquisite desserts and fine liquors
Preferred Club Junior Suite Ocean View: King-size bed or two double beds. Spacious bathroom. Private, furnished balcony or terrace. Ocean view. 533 ft.2/52 m.2. Up to 4 guests with a maximum of 3 adults
Preferred Club Junior Suite Swim Out: King-size bed or two double beds. Spacious bathroom. Private, furnished terrace with direct access to a pool. Tropical view. 533 ft.2/52 m.2. Up to 4 guests with a maximum of 2 adults
Dining Facilities:
Barefoot Grill - Casual grilled favorites served poolside
Bluewater Grill - Steakhouse. Outdoor seating available. Attire: Casual elegance
Elegant French cuisine. For Adults only (minimum age of 16 years old) Attire: Formal
Coco Cafe/Dolce Ice Cream Parlor - 24 hour cafe serving coffee and snacks
El Patio - À la carte Mexican food served in a friendly atmosphere with traditional dishes - Attire: Casual Elegance
Himitsu - À la carte restaurant specializing in Pan-Asian cuisine with Hibachi tables.
Hibachi tables for show cooking, under reservation with Concierge. - Attire: Casual
Oceana - À la carte seafood dining experience, Daily à la carte breakfast. - Attire: Casual Elegance
Portofino - À la carte Authentic Italian food served in an elegant, friendly atmosphere with traditional Italian dishes and a pizza oven. Outdoor seating available. Daily à la carte breakfast. Attire: Casual Elegance
World Cafe - A buffet-style restaurant serving international specialty items and classics
Offering 6 bars and lounges, serving top-shelf brand domestic and international top-shelf spirits, ranging from swim-up to a nightly music lounge.
Barracuda - Barefoot beach bar with magnificent views
Desires - Sports bar during the day, disco with live music and dancing at night for Manatees
Sports Bar: Disco (Manatees)
Rendezvous - Lobby bar
Showtime - Theater bar (This bar is subject to the entertainment schedule)
Sugar Reef - Located at the pool area
Room Rates
Rates are PER PERSON and include hotel plus shared round-trip transportation from Cancun, airport code [CUN] .
Upgrades to nonstop transportation available upon request.
Child rates (ages 3-12) & Junior rates (ages 13-17) available and valid with 2 paying adults in the same room.
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Rates above are gross per person and include hotel taxes
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Transfer rates are included in the room rates above but they are susceptible to range changes especially towards the end of the year/beginning of new year
Group Block FAQs
Booking information and deadlines
Ashley and Beau have pre-reserved rooms with a special, set rate for the travel window of October 17-21, 2025. Dates of outside of these dates can be requested of time of reservation.
The wedding couple requests that you book your room as soon as possible but no later than April 20, 2025. All room types available are first come, first serve and may not be available if you wait to book your room. They also request that you do not bring your children as space is limited.
Reservation and Payment Deadlines
Deposit due at time of booking - $200 per person plus the travel protection, if chosen
2nd payment due June 4, 2025 - 60% of your total room package must be paid by this date.
Final payments due July 6, 2025
*Payments on your room in the group block are not refundable. Insurance is highly recommended.
Can I make payments? Yes, we don't have an auto monthly payment debit but if you let me know the amount and when you'd like your card ran then you can make payment towards your package.
Travel Agent
The couple has chosen to work with me, Amber Brune at AllInclusiveWeddings.com, to make the travel planning as seamless as possible. Please read the important information below and contact me to complete your reservation.
What is a room block?
- The couple has signed a contract with the resort and has committed to a minimum number of rooms
- Only rooms booked with AllInclusiveWeddings.com count toward this contract
- The resort has a 3 night minimum stay requirement, but you are welcome to come earlier or stay later!
- We have reserved several different room types for you to choose from. Descriptions follow this FAQ section.
What happens if I don't book with AllInclusiveWeddings.com?
The wedding couple kindly asks that you book your hotel within our designated room block here at AllInclusiveWeddings.com.
There are several reasons why you should honor the couple's wishes and book the hotel portion with the group:
- The couple has worked with me to negotiate a contract for the ENTIRE group. This includes a special, set rate with included airport transportation.
- Groups are given priority status at the resort, so you might miss out on some VIP treatment.
- Groups are given priority room assignments, so if you book directly, you're likely getting a room that couldn't be sold to a group. It will be leftover inventory, probably in a undesirable location away from everyone else.
- Groups are given priority in terms of an oversold situation. If the hotel over sells, your group is protected but his reservation is not. You could be walked to another location.
- Will not get the group rates
- Will have to pay up front vs. over time.
- Will not receive any pre-departure, trip support or post-trip support from me. I cannot assist with travel arrangements made outside of the group, nor can I assist in the event of an emergency.
- If staying at a different resort completely, then you will be required to pay a day pass on property to attend wedding events. Note: Day pass sales are extremely limited with occupancy restrictions.
What's included?
The rates listed are PER PERSON and include:
- Hotel Accommodations
- All Inclusive Meal Plan - Also includes all beverages including alcohol
- Daily and Nightly entertainment on resort
- Round trip shared transportation between the destination airport & your resort
- Hotel, Tax & gratuities
- All wedding events & activities
Can we come earlier or stay later?
Keep in mind, it is at the resort's discretion to honor the group rates for any nights not originally blocked. If the rate is different I will let you know before confirming.
Do I need a passport?
A passport BOOK is required - Passport Cards are not valid for air travel. If you already have a passport, please check the expiration date.
The US State Department recommends that international travelers have 6 months of validity remaining on their passport after their return trip date.
Is travel insurance required?
We have two types of options:
- Travel protection - allows cancel for any reason/no questions asked and no claims to be filed. This option can be added to your package at time of deposit, see pricing in the Steps to Book section below.
- Travel Insurance - provided from our preferred travel insurance provider. Cost is based on your age, your state of residency and the total cost of your trip. Due to this, travel insurance prices will be quoted for each individual guest. If cancelled you'll file a claim then provide proof of cancellation for the insurance company to review and refund if approved.
Without insurance, there are no refunds should your plans change.
Without insurance, you will also not have any medical coverage for mishaps or catastrophic events.
Your US health insurance will likely not work outside of the United States; please read the FAQ below for more detail.
What about airfare?
Due to contract deadlines, we recommend booking your hotel room as early as possible and booking air when you're ready.
The closest airport is Cancun International and the code is CUN. Transportation is only included from this airport.
Included transportation is "shared" transportation, which is a shuttle that you may share with others going to the same resort.
An upgrade to a private non-stop vehicle is available upon request, see booking form for details.
More questions - HELP?!
Please keep in mind, I am often on the phone with travel suppliers or other wedding couples so email is often the fastest and best way to reach me.
My business hours of 9a-5p CST, Monday - Fridays. I am available outside business hours by appointment.
Flight Tips
Once your room package is paid in full, you will receive a link via email to submit all of your flight details including airline, flight number, departure city, and flight times. It's important to submit these details within a timely manner to schedule your transfers. If these are not received, your transfers will be canceled and you will be responsible for your own transportation from the airport to the resort and back.
- It is recommended to purchase your flights directly from the airline, NOT an online travel agency such as Expedia or Priceline
- If possible, avoid Basic Economy fares, these are highly restrictive fares and difficult to make any changes/corrections
- If you have a layover, please allow at least 90 minutes on the outbound and 120 minutes on the return to change planes and go through customs/immigration.
- For your return flight, the transfer company will drop you off at the airport at least 3 hours prior to your flight time so plan your flight times accordingly.
Steps to Book
STEPS TO BOOK
- Review available room categories and rates
- Fill out the form via the blue BOOK NOW button below to send your room request including the below info:
- Names and birthdates as they appear on passports
- Payment Info
- Travel Dates & Room Choice
- Any additional requests or questions - for example, if you would like a quote for a different room category
I will send you a reservation invoice to review for accuracy within 1-2 business days upon receiving your request.
Deposit is $200 per person
All rooms must be deposited by April 20, 2025. Please see payment schedule above.
Travel Protection (optional but highly recommended)
By purchasing travel protection, you are protecting your investment. Read below for your travel protections to see which one best fits your needs. Travel protection must be purchased within 7 days of your initial deposit.
We offer 2 policies, both allow you to cancel for any reason up to day of travel, the difference is allow you'll be reimbursed. The cost of the policy is based upon the package price and age of traveler - we'll provide a more accurate quote at time of reservation.
- Travel Credit Back - $79.99-129.99/person, if cancelled you'll receive a travel for the cost of package less your travel protection cost. Travel credit is not exclusive to this destination or resort.
- Refund Back - $139.99-284.99/person, if cancelled you'll be refunded for the cost of package less your travel protection cost.
Travel protection must be purchased within 7 days of your initial deposit.
From all of us at AllInclusiveWeddings.com, we would like to extend our sincere best wishes for a lifetime of happiness to our wedding couple, Ashley and Beau.
CONGRATULATIONS!!