Welcome
Dear family and friends,
It has been a while since we have all been together.
The way that the world has changed so drastically in just a couple of years, has reminded us what a privilege it is to spend quality time with our loved ones.
When we heard that another Family Reunion was in the works, we decided there would be no better place and time to dedicate our lives to one another.
So, our wedding will be held just prior to the 2023 family reunion in Jamaica, and at the same hotel.
We’re very excited to share our destination wedding details with you on this site.
Celebration
Our ceremony will be held on the beach at the Riu Ocho Rios All-Inclusive Resort on July 13, 2023.
Arrive: No later than July 12, 2023
Wedding: July 13, 2023 at 4:30 PM
(Wedding attendance is ‘By Invitation Only‘)
You may arrive earlier and/or extend your stay after the wedding.
The group discount rates are valid for any dates July 8-18, 2023 as long as you stay a minimum of 3 nights.
School Daze
Ashley and Natale both grew up in the Washington DC Metropolitan area, a region affectionately known to its residents as “the DMV” (DC, Maryland, Virginia). They met as teens one day through mutual friends while walking home from their respective high schools.
It would be a few more years before Ashley and Natale’s paths crossed again. As fate would have it, they bumped into each other in front of Wisey’s sandwich shop in Georgetown. They later connected via Facebook and the real love story began.
First Date
The couple’s first real date was over a caramel macchiato and vanilla bean frappuccino at Starbucks. From there, they walked and talked and hit all of Natale’s favorite spots around DC. The date was comfortable and revealed how much the two had in common. “It’s as if we knew each other already,” Ashley recalled.
Meeting Mom (Natalie vs. Natale)
One of the couple’s favorite memories is when Natale met Ashley’s mom, Natalie. Natalie is a nurse, and the first time she laid eyes on Natale, she insisted on taking him to her medical office to treat a skateboarding injury, (complete with a tetanus shot and a full checkup). Natale was instantly inducted into the family over the buffet lunch that followed.
Love and Friendship
The couple’s love is rooted deeply in friendship and elevated by respect. Staying young at heart, the couple can go from silly to serious and back in an instant. Ashley teases Natale about his “Prince- like” hairdo, and Natale often teases Ashley about being directionally challenged when it comes to driving and getting lost. Natale mused, “we can be a headache for each other at times, but Ashley has the ability to make my world a beautiful place with her existence, all the time.”
Continuing to reflect on their love Natale emphasized, “Ashley and I also have a strong friendship, outside of our relationship. We are able to communicate our differences and resolve them effectively.”
Natale loves that Ashley is very health-conscious, open to new adventures, and is a fellow nature enthusiast. “She is a great chef and always surprises me with the varieties of cultural or health-conscious meals she can create.”
“Relationships take patience, love, and understanding, and I love that we always work on these things so that we can be on the same page,” Natale expounds.
The Proposal
The couple went for a walk on Easter Sunday to admire nature together, as they so often do. Ashley spotted a beautiful jewelry box sitting on a mushroom along the nature trail. Puzzled, she turned to Natale who picked up the box and opened it, exposing the beautiful ring inside. Ring in hand, Natale asked Ashley to be his wife.
We’re spending an extended weekend in Ocho Rios, Jamaica at Riu Ocho Rios.
Wedding Events
July 13, 2023
Wedding – 4:30 PM
Cocktail Reception – 6:00 PM
Dinner Reception – 7:00 PM
July 14, 2023
Family Reunion: 6:30 PM- 10:30 PM
Gift Registry
Your presence at our wedding is the greatest present of all!
However, if you wish to honor us with a gift, we have registered a list with Amazon.
You can view our gift registry online at the following at the link below:
Registration
We’re so happy that you want to join us.
To be considered part of Ashley and Natale’s Wedding Group and attend the wedding events, you must book your room for 3 nights with our travel agency Enlighten Excursions.
We have secured a room block for the family reunion and for our wedding to make booking as easy and as affordable as possible.
The minimum resort stay to attend wedding events is 3 nights.
If you have already booked your room for the Family Reunion for at least 3 nights with our travel agent, then you will be automatically included in our wedding event, so there is no need to register again.
For guests flying into Jamaica, we suggest a minimum 4-night stay (checking in July 12 and checking out on July 16, 2023).
For family living locally in Jamaica, we also suggest a minimum 4-night stay (checking in July 12 and checking out on July 16). However, we understand if you can only stay for the 3-night minimum (checking in July 13 and checking out July 16, 2023).
If you are arriving on July 13, please consider that hotel check in begins at 3:00 PM and can often take one hour or more. And, regrettably, no one can be admitted to the wedding ceremony after 5:00 PM.
Registration
• $100 per person is due by August 30, 2022 to reserve your room.
• You must make another payment equal to 50% of your invoice balance on or before November 10, 2022
• Final balance is due on or before March 30, 2023
To register for your room to attend the wedding we ask that you visit the Narcisse Family Reunion link below.
FAMILY REUNION REGISTRATION PAGE
Booking Your Travel
If you are flying into Jamaica for the wedding we suggest using the airport code MBJ when you book your flight.
Our room rates include round trip transfers from MBJ airport to Riu Ocho Rios.
If you do not need transfers don’t forget to indicate that on the registration form.
We recommend that you book your flights as early as you can.
You can book on your favorite airline and use miles or credit card points if you have them.
But keep in mind that you must handle your flight directly with the airlines if you do use loyalty miles, flight credits or credit card points.
If you would like to book your room and air together, our travel agent would be happy to assist.
Simply email ds@enextravel.com with your preferences for airlines, flight times and number of connections.
When booking air and flights through our agent, the airline payment portion is due in full at the time of booking your flights. So, be prepared with your flight payment when requesting your flight quote.
Resort Transfers
If your room reservation includes resort transfers (transportation from the airport to the resort and back) then you must send the agent your flight information by May 15, 2023.
The transportation company will need time to staff up to handle everyone in the group.
You can email your airline confirmation to audrey@enlightenexcursions.com or use the link below to submit your info.
If you have any questions or need assistance, contact:
Deirdre Swinson
Enlighten Excursions
(301) 384-1519
ds@enextravel.com
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Coverage and rates may vary by state. Some policies include coverage for trip interruption or cancellation. The full coverage terms and details, including limitations and exclusions, will be contained in the insurance policy that you choose to purchase.
Please note that the Travel Protection Plus Plan MUST be purchased within 5 days of your initial room deposit.
In addition to the Travel Protection Plus Plans we offer During Travel Protection. Details on this policy can be found below.
This plan covers trip interruption, trip delay, as well as accident and emergency medical coverage. Cancellation is not covered on this policy.
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