Our Love Story
Rewind to December 2020, the first Christmas of lockdown: Both Chad and Nicole were living alone and were allowed join another household for the holiday season. Nicole came to Woodstock from Toronto to stay with her sister, Kristen and her family. Chad, being a good friend of Kristen's, also joined their "bubble".
At first, Nicole wasn't so sure how she felt about Chad, given he called her and her dog, Rosie, "losers" for wearing matching sweaters during one of their first interactions. Days passed, and they got to know each other on a different level. Nicole was struck by Chad's sensitive side, despite his seemingly tough exterior. He was so thoughtful, generous and always the one to lend a hand. She loved seeing him fit in so naturally with her family and animals. Chad was instantly captured by Nicole's warm and bubbly energy and thought she was a cute, but, off-limits.
After spending 4 days together, Nicole let her sister know she was interested in Chad, and when asked, Chad assured the feeling was mutual.
In the following weeks, they spent all their time together. Before they knew it, weeks rolled into months, then months rolled into years.
On a warm, October Sunday last fall, Chad had Nicole's mother, Holly, bring her down to the beach in Southampton. There, he waited on bent knee with their dogs in a picturesque boho beach hut. Ryson wore a bandana that asked, "Will you marry my dad?" and Rosie wore the ring box on her collar...and Nicole said YES!
Accommodations
Dreams Royal Beach, Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
Saturday, April 25th, 2026- Saturday, May 2nd, 2026
Deluxe Double OR King Room
-- 1-3 Adults
$2,697.84 per person (based on double occupancy)
Preferred Club Master Suite Ocean Front
-- 1-2 Adults
$4,337.88 per person (based on double occupancy)
**Prices are based on a group rate. Prices are all-inclusive of flight, accommodations, food & drink, and taxes.
Our travel agent, Veronica Van Cooten is waiting to help you with booking your trip!
416-277-8911
veronica@vvctravel.ca
Frequently Asked Questions
OUR RESERVED BLOCK OF ROOMS ALLOCATED FOR OUR GROUP WILL SOON BE RELEASED AND WE HAVE BEEN INFORMED THAT PRICES WILL GO UP AFTER THIS TO AN UNDISCLOSED PRICE. IT IS IMPERATIVE THAT YOU CONTACT OUR TRAVEL AGENT ASAP TO START COORDINATING YOUR TRIP BEFORE ITS TOO LATE! TRIPS MUST BE BOOKED BY NOVEMBER 7TH, 2025 TO ENSURE OUR GROUP RATE AND AVAILABILITY.
Are the wedding ceremony and the reception at the same venue?
Yes, both the ceremony and reception will be on the resort. Vows will take place on the beach, and reception will follow at a nearby beachside venue, the Seaside Grill.
Where is the wedding?
The tropical festivities will take place at the Dreams Royal Beach resort in beautiful Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. It is an all-inclusive, beachfront resort. Travel will require a passport valid 6 months past the return date.
Are children invited to the wedding?
We're excited to celebrate our special day with all of our loved ones! To ensure everyone can relax and enjoy the festivities, we kindly request that our wedding be an adults-only affair. We appreciate your understanding and can't wait to share this joyous occasion with you!
When do we need to RSVP by?
Please submit your RSVP before September 30th, 2025.
What if I want to choose my own travel dates?
Please understand that the specific travel dates have been thoughtfully chosen in advance to ensure ease of planning, a cohesive week for all our guests, and the best possible group rates available to us.
How do I book my trip and what is the cost?
Pricing and room options can be found above on our page. Please contact our travel agent, Veronica Van Cooten for all travel-related questions. :)
