Dreams Macao Beach

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Our Wedding

It all began at Old Bridge High School, where we knew of each other and shared many of the same friends. Fast forward a few years—college came and went, and life had a funny way of bringing us back together. As our friend circles gradually came together, special thanks to the Weekend Warriors/Single Squad, we naturally began spending more time with one another. What started as a strong friendship slowly turned into something undeniably more.On June 2, 2022, we officially began dating, and our life has been a crazy adventure ever since. We took our biggest step yet on August 31, 2023, when we bought our first home together. Then, on May 13, 2025 in Washington, D.C., Mark popped the question and of course, I said yes!Growing up, we both shared a love for the beach. Some of our favorite memories together were made at my apartment in Asbury Park, just steps from the ocean. That love for the water only grew over time—and when it came time to buy our first home, it was no surprise we chose a place just minutes from the beach. Being near the ocean has always felt like home to us, so having a beach wedding was one of the easiest—and most meaningful—decisions we’ve ever made.We’re beyond excited to celebrate the best time of our lives with the people who matter most. So pack your sunscreen and join us for an unforgettable wedding celebration on February 13, 2027 in Punta Cana!

Our Love Story

Our Story

Wedding Party

Book Your Stay Through TravelSmiths! Click Below or Scroll to the Bottom!<a href="https://www.travelsmiths.com/samantha-marks-destination-wedding" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.travelsmiths.com/samantha-marks-destination-wedding</a> Airport: Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) is the best airport to fly into.Transfers:&nbsp;Non-stop, shared, round-trip transfer is included in your booking rate through TravelSmiths. Important dates to keep in mind: RSVP Due: December 29, 2025Initial Deposit Due: January 12, 2026 (required to secure your spot)Final Payment Due: October 1, 2026 For booking and travel questions please contact our travel agent Amanda at groups@thetravelsmiths.com&nbsp;or (732) 899-8400 and ask for Amanda. We can’t wait to celebrate with you in paradise! If you would like to view more of the resort click this resort website below, but remember only book through our TravelSmiths Webpage! <a href="https://www.hyattinclusivecollection.com/en/resorts-hotels/dreams/dominican-republic/macao-beach-punta-cana/?src=corp_lclb_google_seo_drmpc&amp;utm_source=google&amp;utm_medium=organic&amp;utm_campaign=lmr" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.hyattinclusivecollection.com/en/resorts-hotels/dreams/dominican-republic/macao-beach-punta-cana/?src=corp_lclb_google_seo_drmpc&amp;utm_source=google&amp;utm_medium=organic&amp;utm_campaign=lmr</a>

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Your presence at our wedding is a gift in itself! But if you are unable to attend, or still wish to purchase a gift please refer to the link below for our Amazon Registry. <a href="https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3NSVT7486NGOA?ref_=wl_share" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3NSVT7486NGOA?ref_=wl_share</a>

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Mark & Samantha

Mark & Samantha

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