Kate Branna & Jackson Lilleness
april 25, 2025
Hyatt Zilara
Riviera Maya
Playa del Carmen, Mexico
You're Invited!
Please join Kate & Jackson as they
celebrate their wedding in Mexico!
Friday, april 25, 2025
hyatt zilara riviera maya
Rooms are blocked with special rates:
april 23-28, 2025
RSVP/Deposit Required by:
october 16, 2024
Please see Booking Information
in the FAQ below!
To Get A Quote Or Book Your Room:
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Read the important info below.
After you have read the FAQ, complete the reservation form at the bottom of this page.
All guests will need to complete the reservation form to get a quote.
Roommates should designate ONE person to fill out the form
(one form per room, not per person).
Room Block
Frequently Asked Questions
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Hello! Kate & Jackson have pre-reserved rooms with a special set rate for the travel window of April 23-28 2025. This resort requires a 3 night minimum for all guests. Guests may extend their stay, pending availability.
Deadlines
After you have discussed your travel dates with family & friends, you are ready to make a deposit! A room deposit of $150 per adult is due on October 16 2024 plus the cost of insurance plan (optional). Final room payments due: January 15, 2025.
Airfare
As long as your room is booked with the group, you may book your air however you'd like. When you book your air, please forward your air confirmation to us by February 26, 2025 to receive your included transportation. See Airfare question in this FAQ for more details.
Travel Agent
The couple is working with me, Ashley Morris at Alpaca Your Bags Travel, to make this trip fun and stress free. Please read the important information below and contact me to complete your booking and join us!
The rates listed are PER PERSON and include:
- Hotel Accommodations
- All Inclusive Meal Plan - Also includes all beverages including alcohol
- Round trip shared transportation between the destination airport & your resort
- Hotel, Tax & gratuities
- All wedding events & activities
At Hyatt Zilara Riviera Maya, amenities include:
- All Meals and Snacks
- Unlimited Domestic Beverages
- 24 Hour Room Service
- Stocked In-Room Mini-Bar
- Gym/Fitness Center
- Spa Hydrotherapy Area ($)
- Tennis Court(s)
- Daily Organized Activities
- Nightly Entertainment
- Hotel Taxes and Gratuities
- Inclusions subject to change at the resorts discretion
If you already have a passport, please check the expiration date.
The State Department recommends that international travelers have 6 months of validity remaining on their passport after their return trip date.
PASSPORT PROCESSING TIME is extremely delayed right now, check this site for details and *do not* wait until the last minute!
Returning to the US: Effective June 13, 2022, the US no longer requires a negative covid test to return to the US. However, the CDC has stated that this policy will be re-addressed every 90 days or if a new covid variant requires it. If you'd like to read more about this requirement, please visit:
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/testing-international-air-travelers.html
The cost of insurance 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.
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.
Insurance Plans & Cost Estimator Tool
TO ESTIMATE YOUR INSURANCE COSTS and review the various plan options CLICK HERE
There are no set requirements for payments, as long as final payments are made by the deadline. Final payments are due on January 15, 2025
Due to contract deadlines, we recommend booking your hotel room as early as possible and adding air when you're ready.
If you book your own air, please forward your air confirmation email to me no later than February 26, 2025. This is how we schedule your transportation pick up at your destination. Guests who do not submit their air information by the deadline will forfeit their included transfers.
The closest airport is Cancun International Airport (CUN). Transportation is only included from this airport. The included transportation is a "shared transfer," which is a shuttle that may make stops at other properties. Guests are able to upgrade to a nonstop vehicle at their own cost, see form for details.
If you would like assistance with air, we are happy to help! There is a $75 ticketing fee included in all of our air quotes.
Reservation forms should be one per ROOM, not one per person. When I get your form, I will email both of you and explain next steps.
If you and your roommate live at different addresses, please make sure to include the second passenger's contact info. This can go in the notes field.
Please include your requested dates in your reservation form and I will confirm availability! Note: rates outside the room block dates may differ from our group rates quoted here.
- The couple has signed a contract with the resort and has committed to a minimum number of rooms
- Only rooms booked with Alpaca Your Bags Travel 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
The group kindly asks that you book your hotel within our designated group contract here at Alpaca Your Bags Travel.
There are several reasons why you should honor the group's wishes and book the hotel portion with the group:
- The group has worked with me to negotiate a contract for the ENTIRE group. This includes a special set rate and included 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.
- Unfortunately I cannot assist with travel arrangements made outside of the group, nor can I assist in the event of an emergency.
- Will be required to pay a day pass on property to attend wedding events. Note: Day pass sales are extremely limited due to covid occupancy restrictions.
Note: Due to the nature of my job, I am frequently on the phone with travel suppliers. Email is often the fastest and best way to reach me.
Kindly note my business hours of 9a-5p central time, M-Thursday and 9a-3p central time on Fridays. I am available outside business hours by appointment. Please allow up to 1 business day for a response.
Resort Information
Hyatt Zilara Riviera Maya is an adults-only resort located in the secluded region of Riviera Maya, surrounded by lush mangroves, with easy access to the Cancun International Airport and only six miles from Playa del Carmen. This luxurious 291-suite resort breathes romance, resembling a modern hacienda, sitting along a stretch of pure, white sand beach. Combining beautiful architecture with impeccable service and lavish accommodations, this all-inclusive resort is a vacation paradise like no other.
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Room Block Information
Zilara has several room categories, but we've blocked the most popular room types.
Additional room types are available and can be added to the room block by request.
If you’re interested in a different room type, please explain in the “notes” field of your form.
The couple has blocked the most popular room types, listed below.
Standard
Room
Settle into a 474-square-foot room with a furnished balcony, views of the mangroves, a spacious bathroom and your choice of one king bed or two double beds.
Includes shared round-trip transportation. Max occupancy is 2 in King room and 4 in Double room. Upgrade to private vehicle available on request, see booking form.
available as a 1 king or 2 doubles
Standard King - Package Pricing for Room Block Dates
3 nights: $899 per person (Double Occupancy, 2 adults)
4 nights: $1,179 per person (Double Occupancy, 2 adults)
5 nights: $1,458 per person (Double Occupancy, 2 adults)
Rates are PER PERSON and include shared round-trip transportation from Cancun International airport (CUN) only. Upgrade to nonstop vehicle available upon request, see booking form for details. Rates do NOT include airfare or insurance; will be quoted on request
Other occupancies (single, triple. quad) will be quoted upon request.
Rooms with 2 Queen beds have slightly higher rates; will be quoted on request.
available as a 1 king or 2 doubles
Ocean
View
Breathtaking ocean views greet you as you step onto the private terrace of this 474-square-foot room, which includes a spacious bathroom and one king bed. Includes shared round-trip transportation. Max occupancy is 2 adults; available as King bed only. Upgrade to private vehicle available on request, see booking form.
Ocean View King- Package Pricing for Room Block Dates
Includes Shared Transportation
3 nights: $1,066 per person (Double Occupancy, 2 adults)
4 nights: $1,402 per person (Double Occupancy, 2 adults)
5 nights: $1,737 per person (Double Occupancy, 2 adults)
Rates are PER PERSON and include shared round-trip transportation from Cancun International airport (CUN) only. Upgrade to nonstop vehicle available upon request, see booking form for details. Rates do NOT include airfare or insurance; will be quoted on request
Single occupancy rate can be quoted upon request.
Take in dramatic views of the resort from a 603-square-foot junior suite with semi-private pool access from a furnished balcony; includes one king bed. Includes shared round-trip transportation. Max occupancy is 2 adults; available as King bed only. Upgrade to private vehicle available on request, see booking form.
Tropical View
Junior Suite Swim Up
Tropical View Junior Suite Swim Up King - Package Pricing for Room Block Dates
Includes Shared Transportation
3 nights: $1,150 per person (Double Occupancy, 2 adults)
4 nights: $1,513 per person (Double Occupancy, 2 adults)
5 nights: $1,876 per person (Double Occupancy, 2 adults)
Rates are PER PERSON and include shared round-trip transportation from Cancun International airport (CUN) only. Upgrade to nonstop vehicle available upon request, see booking form for details. Rates do NOT include airfare or insurance; will be quoted on request
Single occupancy rate can be quoted upon request.
Ocean Front
Private Pool Suite
Rest and relax in a spectacular 678-square-foot oceanfront junior suite with views of the water, a private plunge pool, upgraded amenities, personal butler service and one king bed. Max occupancy is 2 adults; available as King bed only. Upgrade to private vehicle available on request, see booking form.
Ocean Front Private Pool Suite - Package Pricing for Room Block Dates
Includes Shared Transportation
3 nights: $2,241 per person (Double Occupancy, 2 adults)
4 nights: $2,968 per person (Double Occupancy, 2 adults)
5 nights: $3,694 per person (Double Occupancy, 2 adults)
Rates are PER PERSON and include shared round-trip transportation from Cancun International airport (CUN) only. Upgrade to nonstop vehicle available upon request, see booking form for details. Rates do NOT include airfare or insurance; will be quoted on request
Guest Reservation Form
To get a quote OR book your room:
All guests will need to complete the reservation form to get a quote.
Roommates should designate ONE person to fill out the form
(one form per room, not per person).
To limit multiple quotes, please discuss your travel dates with important friends & family members before submitting a reservation form.
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Gather Your Info:
We will need the full passport name & DOB for everyone in your room. Still waiting for your passport? That's OK! Just use the name you used on your application.
2
Completely Fill Out The Form:
Select the Number of Passengers and the form will dynamically create spaces for everyone in your group. Fields marked with an asterisk* are REQUIRED.
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Submit!
Once we get it, we will review & send an invoice for you to review & approve. Kindly note our business hours, 9a-5p CT Mon-Thurs and 9a-3p CT on Friday. Look for an email from Ashley Morris or Mandie Rado.
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Before you submit, do any of these scenarios apply to you?
Returning to the USA: Effective June 2022, the US no long requires a COVID test to return to the US. However, the CDC has indicated that this decision will be re-evaluated every 90 days with new variants or cases. For the latest information, visit https://alpacayourbags.com/covidtravel/ or https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/testing-international-air-travelers.html
As of July 2021, Passport processing times are extremely delayed due to increased travel demand. To check current processing times, please visit: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/how-apply/processing-times.html
If you have additional questions, please contact me.
Please confirm the daily charge limit with your bank prior to submitting a large debit card payment. If you attempt to charge over your daily limit, your card will be declined. Note: Debit Cards are NOT recommended for international travel. Ask me for more details.
Travel Insurance and Pregnancy: Please read the coverage info carefully. In many policies, pregnancy is considered a pre-existing condition and is not a covered cancellation reason. In this case, you may want to consider "Cancel for Any Reason" coverage, an optional upgrade.
Please refer to this website for more information and sample letters: http://www.globetrektravel.com/minortravelforms.pdf
Alpaca Your Bags Travel is not responsible for lack of compliance to provide proper documentation to airport authorities. It is the responsibility of the traveler & the traveler’s parents/guardians to provide proper documentation to airport authorities.
A DUI/DWI is a felony in Canada and entrance to non-residents is tightly controlled. Please contact your attorney to learn more.
Reservation Form
If you have questions about the form, please email me at: ashley@alpacayourbags.com
Hi! I’m Ashley Morris; I’m the owner of Alpaca Your Bags Travel. Our name might be funny, but our service isn’t. As we enter our 8th year in business, I’m honored to help wedding couples, families and groups across the U.S. to make their travel dreams a reality. If you’re a Destination Wedding guest, you’re probably thinking, “Who is this person and how did my friend find her?”
Here are a few fun facts about me:
I started Alpaca Your Bags after spending 15 years in corporate marketing and advertising. Before travel, I worked in retail marketing at Target and Kohl’s as well as advertising agencies in New York City. Alpaca was born in my apartment on the Upper West Side of Manhattan
I am a former Destination Wedding bride myself! My husband Matt and I dragged 65 of our closest friends and family to Bavaro Beach, Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic. Matt is active duty USAF; we are currently in Warrensburg, MO - just south of the Kansas City area.
I work with couples all over the world and have clients in nearly every US state. In 2021, we will book & service over $1.5 million of travel for wedding groups, honeymoons, family reunions, vacations and more.
If you’re planning another vacation, I’d love to help you! Message me for more details on how we can work together.
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