We are beyond excited that you’re joining us to celebrate our special day (and week)! We feel so blessed to have so many incredible people in our lives, and we are truly grateful that you’ve traveled so far to be here with us. We’ve planned a variety of fun activities for you to enjoy throughout the week, and we can’t wait to create lasting memories together.

Let the celebration begin, Wendy & Eric

For those traveling with us on this day, please note there will not be a chance to eat prior to dinner after check-in. Please plan accordingly and grab something in Belize City airport if needed.

5:00 PM Arrival at SPR airport and transfer to hotel

6:00 PM Check in

6:30 PM: Dinner

Daily Coordinators: Please feel free to reach out to them with any questions or issues.

Olivia McNichols: 701-595-955-0226

Jeran McNichols: 701-595-3812

Lucas McNichols: 701-595-2864

1:00 PM Resort Pool time and Welcome Guests

3:00 PM Today’s new arrival guests to check into resort (unless rooms are ready sooner)

4:30 PM Welcome hour with appetizers and drinks at the resort-location TBD

6:00 PM Family/Friends meet in Sunset Caribe parking lot to leave for town

6:30 PM Dinner in town-Purple Pelican Restaurant

~provided by Wendy and Eric

Dress code: Casual shorts/t-shirt or sundress/collared shirt/shorts. It’s Belize and everything is pretty laid back here.

After Dinner: Explore San Pedro lively nightlife (all places except night clubs will be kid friendly)

~drinks on your own

Resort: Return to the resort whenever you wish

Daily Coordinators: Please feel free to reach out to them with any questions or issues

Camille Belanger: 1-857-505-0256

Gabby Belanger: 1-701-934-1372

AM: Breakfast on your own

9:00 AM: Certified divers leave for “Scuba Steve’s” dive shop for a morning reef dive. After the dive, go to Estel’s Dine by the Sea.

~provided by Wendy and Eric

Noon: All meet at Estel’s Dine by the Sea for their famous BBQ waterfront Sunday feast.

~provided by Wendy and Eric

Dress code: Located on the beach, short/t-shirt, flip-flops. Swimsuit/cover up if planning on going to any waterfront beach bars after.

After lunch: Return to resort or check out one of the waterfront beach bars and lounge in the sun or float in their inner tubes/swings. (Palapa’s or Wayo’s Beach bar)

~on your own

4:30 PM: If you are at resort meet at Sunset Caribe parking lot to leave for city dock in town

5:00 PM: If you’re in town come to the City Dock for dingy rides out to Pretty Lucky

” Dingy Muscle” Transfer Assistants: Graham, Lou, Jeran & Lucas

Dress code: Casual short/t-shirts, you may need a light jacket in the evening. On the boat you remove your shoes if possible.

5:30 PM: Cocktail hour on Pretty Luck

~Mixologist: Olivia & Marianne

6:30 PM: Dinner on Pretty Lucky

After Dinner: Dingy rides back to the City Dock. Explore San Pedro lively nightlife (all places except night clubs will be kid friendly)

~Drinks on your own~

Resort: Return to resort whenever you wish

Daily Coordinators: Please feel free to reach out to them with any questions or issues

Olivia McNichols: 701-595-955-0226

Lou Belanger: 1-701-934-3422

AM: Breakfast on your own

Option #1

11:00 AM: Meet at Sunset Caribe parking lot for town if you are doing activity option #1.

11:30 AM: Option #1: Go on a Belize food tour in downtown San Pedro. Sampling different Belize foods and drinks. Afterwards, get a beach massage or hang out at a local beach bar.

Option #2

9:00 AM: Option #2: Go lobster hunting/fishing for our dinner! Tonight, we eat what you catch. You will try to catch your own lobster, crabs and spearfish for some fresh fish.

~Please note you will leave from Grande Caribe dock at 9am and be back around 3pm. You will have time to rest, shower, and change before dinner.

Dress code: Casual shorts, T-shirts, swimwear if doing water activities. Don't forget your bug spray/baby oil as it will be needed tonight.

5:00 PM: If at the resort meet at Sunset Caribe parking lot to leave for "Sandy Toes" restaurant on the beach where Seakarus tour guides will cook up your daily catch.

5:30 PM: If in town meet at "Sandy Toes" for beach BBQ.

Let’s hope they catch enough fish today!

After Dinner: Return to the resort or check out a beach bar or two.

Monday nights the Palapa Bar and Truck Stop have live music 6:00-9:00 PM, Wayo’s Beach Bar has “Name that Tune” at 7PM, Crazy Canuck’s has Reggae Music at 8PM

These may be subject to change based on the Holiday week. If I hear of a different holiday schedule I will pass it along.

~ Drinks on your own

Resort: Return to resort whenever you wish

Daily Coordinators: Please feel free to reach out to them with any questions or issues

Marianne Belanger: 1-701-934-0351

Graham Flinn: 1-804-837-9961

AM: Breakfast: On your own

9AM: Leave from Grand Caribe dock for half or all-day tour

~provided by Wendy and Eric

9:30 AM: Snorkel at Hol Chan Marine Reserve (the 2nd largest Barrier Reef in the World!)

10:30 AM: Experience “Shark Alley” which is swimming with large barrier reef sharks at one of the most popular Belize attractions.

Option: around noon if you do not wish to continue this tour you can be dropped off at the city dock in San Pedro and take a taxi back to the resort.

Noon: Tour continues to Caye Caulker which is Ambergris’s smaller sister island. Here you will have lunch, feed pelicans and tarpons, swim with sting rays, sea horses and maybe see a manatee if we are lucky.

5:00 PM: Return to Grand Caribe dock

8:00 PM: Leave from Sunset Caribe parking lot for town

8:30 PM: New Year’s Eve Dinner at Anglers Seafood Restaurant

~provided by Wendy and Eric

Dress code: I consulted my “Belize Expert” on this one. She said you will see everything from t-shirts to formal wear, with the women dressing up way more than the men (sounds like home)! I would recommend collared shirts and dresses but feel free to wear what you are comfortable with.

After dinner: Explore town nightlife

~drinks on your own

Midnight: Fireworks on the beach to celebrate New Year’s

Resort: Return to the resort whenever you wish

Daily Coordinators: Please feel free to reach out to them with any questions or issues

Camille Belanger: 1-857-505-0256

Frederique Earlsbelanger: 1-819-660-4571

AM: All but Wedding Party have the morning off; Breakfast on your own

8:30 AM: Wedding party meet at Grande Caribe Beach

9:00 AM: Wedding rehearsal for Wedding party

11:30 AM: Meet at Sunset Caribe parking lot for the drive to “Secret Beach.” The drive will take approx. 30 minutes, and the road isn’t perfect so it can be a rough ride. However, it just adds to the charm and adventure!

Dress code: Swimwear/sun shirt, hat. Make sure to pack a beach bag with sunscreen, towel, water, sunglasses, etc.

~ If you have a PINK swimming suit/trunks-wear it and be part of the wedding party!

Noon: Spend the day enjoying the beautiful Secret Beach. There are beach chairs, umbrellas, water seating and tables, water games, beach bars in very shallow warm water. Bring all your beach gear and get ready for a fun and relaxing day!

Noon-2:00 PM: Get some lunch and a drink from the Marauba Beach Club

~lunch and drinks from noon-2pm provided by Wendy and Eric at Marauba Beach Club Only

Afternoon: Head back to the resort as you wish. Make sure to allow yourself enough time to get ready for dinner. Secret Beach closes at 5pm to make sure everyone gets back to town before sunset.

7:30 PM: Meet at the Truck Stop for our Rehearsal Dinner. The Truck Stop is a famous stop in Belize, and it is located very close to the resort with nightly live music. It is a very casual place with container style food trucks, a large deck, pool, yard games and music.

~Provided by Wendy/Eric

Dress Code: Causal shorts, T-shorts, sundress

Resort: Return to resort whenever you wish

Daily Coordinators: Please feel free to reach out to them with any questions or issues

Jeran McNichols: 701-595-3812

Lucas McNichols: 701-595-2864

Morning/afternoon: Everyone is free until Wedding Celebration

Wedding Party: You will receive your separate itinerary for the day

3:30 PM: Guests can start to arrive at the Grand Caribe Beach

Dress code: Beach casual wedding attire: collared shirt, short/pants, dresses. Will take place on compacted sand on the beach so it might not be the best place for your stiletto heels.

4:00 PM: Wedding celebration of Wendy and Eric

4:30 PM: Cocktail Hour

6:00 PM: First Dances

6:30 PM: Dinner

7:30 PM: Dance

10:00 PM: After Party with late night snacks

Daily Coordinators: Please feel free to reach out to them with any questions or issues

Gabby Belanger: 1-701-934-1372

Lou Belanger: 1-701-934-3422

AM: Breakfast on your own

9:00 AM: Meet at Sunset Caribe parking lot to drive to the city dock.

Dress code: shorts, T-shirts, swimwear if planning on getting in the water. Pack your bag for the day with anything you may need: change of clothes, sunglasses, hat, sunscreen, etc.

9:30 AM: Dingy rides from City Dock to “Pretty Lucky”

” Dingy Muscle” Transfer Assistants: Graham, Lou, Jeran & Lucas

10:00 AM: Set sail for Caye Caulker

~If you want to leave later or are not interested in sailing the San Pedro Belize Express water taxi is available. There are several trips in the morning and afternoon: with the last return trip to San Pedro leaving at 6pm. The cost is $37 round trip or $21 one way. This will fill up; so, you need to check availability.

Noon: Lunch on Pretty Lucky or you are welcome to go to town and try one of the many beach bars.

What to expect/things to do:

1. The sail to Caye Caulker is very short and should take around 2.5 hours.

2. We will fish on our way to Caye Caulker

3. Things to do on the island: take a bike tour of the island, lounge at local beach bars, snorkel, float on inflatables tied to “Pretty Lucky”, swim and relax!

3:00 PM: Pretty Lucky to sail back to San Pedro as we need to be anchored before dark or take the furry back to San Pedro.

6:00 PM: Dingy rides back to the City Dock

8:00 PM: Dinner in downtown at Elvis Restaurant

~Provided by Wendy and Eric

Pretty Lucky has showers/bathrooms to rinse off and change after a day of swimming.

Dress code: Casual shorts and T-shirts. Maybe a jacket if it’s been chilly.

After Dinner: Explore San Pedro lively nightlife (all places except night clubs will be kid friendly)

~drinks on your own

Resort: Return to the resort whenever you wish

Daily Coordinators: Please feel free to reach out to them with any questions or issues

Marianne Belanger: 1-701-934-0351

Graham Flinn: 1-804-837-9961

8:00 AM: Farewell breakfast-room TBD

** Please make sure to fill out your golf cart return form and fill the cart with gas prior to dropping it off. The gas station is located right before the bridge into town.

Helpful Info/FAQ’s:

General

1. The daily schedules are a planning guide to help keep us stay organized and give everyone a taste of Belize. However, nobody is expected to attend everything, and you are free to plan your time as you choose.

2. If you wish to go off and do your own thing for the day; go for it. However, please let the daily coordinator know if you won’t be attending an activity so we know not to wait for you.

3. If you plan to book your own excursions in Belize, I recommend doing it sooner rather than later. This is the busy season in Belize and things can book up quickly.

4. Please make sure to fill out your Survey Monkey RSVP form for excursions and dinners so we can reserve enough spots for everyone. This is the busy season in Belize, and we need to give the tour operators and restaurants an accurate headcount. The deadline for returning this form is November 20, 2024. Unfortunately, after this day we will not be able to include you with our group as we have to give our tour operator and restaurants final numbers.

5. Each day there will be a couple “Daily Coordinators” helping us out and taking care of details and are available to answer questions. Our kids graciously offered to assist us with this so we would have more time to relax and enjoy our week with everyone. Their numbers will be listed each day so please feel free to reach out to them.

6. We will create a group chat on What’s App so people can communicate and stay updated on any changes. If you don’t have What’s App, please download the app and create a profile.

7. Please ask your question on What’s App group as probably many people have the same question and that will allow us to address it one time.

8. All of the times on the daily itinerary are approximate as it is hard to know exactly how long things will take. Please utilize the What’s App group chat for changes/updates.

9. As we have several tours lined up with guides waiting for us, we cannot wait for you if you are late. If you are going to be late, please let the daily coordinator know so we can determine how to proceed.

10. There is a convenience store located in the Grande Caribe if you wish to get things to stock your fridge to make breakfast, lunch, snacks, etc. There are also several larger grocery stores in town and multiple restaurants close to the resort.

11. If you have kids coming, please bring a life jacket for them when they are on Pretty Lucky.

12. You are allowed to bring your own drinks/cup into the bars. When ordering a drink, they will put it in your mug if you prefer.

Golf Cart FA’s

1. Golf carts are the main mode of transportation on Ambergris.

2. Wendy and Eric are covering the cost of your golf cart but not any damage you may incur so please be careful.

3. Do not plan to leave anything in the cart when you park it, or it may be stolen.

4. The golf car comes with a lock, and it needs to be locked whenever you park it. Please keep track of the key.

5. Please watch where you park and only park in actual parking spots. They are known to give out parking tickets from time to time.

6. The cart needs to be filled with gas prior to returning it. The gas station is located right before the bridge into town.

Tropical Air (Island Flight) FAQ’s

1. Tropical Air flight from Belize City to San Pedro. You have one bag per person included with your ticket. If you have more bags with you, they can be added when you check in for this flight. Each person is allowed up to 2 additional bags at $10 USD per bag and 1 excess bag at $25 USD. Bag weight limit is 50lbs.

2. Return flight to Belize City. It is recommended you arrive at the ticket counter 45 minutes before your domestic flight to BZE.

3. They request your flight to BZE is scheduled to allow 2.5-3 hours’ time in BZE before your international flight home.

4. When you arrive in BZE and are connecting to San Pedro (SPR). After you gather your luggage and go to check in, if there is a sooner flight you can ask if there is room, and they may bump you up.

5. Wendy will be emailing out your island flight itinerary.