Dominican Republic Ceremony Locations
Whether you desire a small, quiet ceremony or a large, lavish celebration, the Dominican Republic is full of options to suit any destination wedding couple’s preferences. The golden sand beaches, turquoise waters, and lush tropical gardens provide an ideal setting for a Caribbean wedding. The Dominican Republic is also one of the most affordable destination wedding locations in the Caribbean. Here are some popular destination wedding spots in the Dominican Republic.
Beaches
Of course the most popular destination wedding ceremony location in the Dominican Republic is the beach. You can choose to have a beach wedding at sunrise or sunset for an ultimately picturesque ceremony. Playa Dorada on the north coast is home to large luxury resorts that can organize your destination wedding ceremony on beautiful beaches. The resorts also have elegant ballrooms where you can hold your reception. The sands of Playa Dorada range from golden to white. Because Playa Dorada is a well-established resort area, it can get crowded.
If you prefer a less crowded area for a more romantic, intimate ceremony, Bayahibe and La Romana on the southeast coast offer a more private alternative. The beaches are quaint and you can enjoy views of a picturesque bay. Despite the area’s relative seclusion, you’ll still find all-inclusive resorts there that offer destination wedding packages.
On the east coast of the Dominican Republic, you’ll find Punta Cana. Punta Cana features the longest continuous reef in the region so the azure waters are calm and serve as a beautiful backdrop for any destination wedding ceremony. Bavaro beach in Punta Cana is lined with signature coconut palms and there are large luxury hotels along the beach that can organize every detail of your ceremony.
Church Weddings
For destination wedding couples who’d like to have a tropical Caribbean wedding in a religious setting, there are lovely churches located near the beach where you can organize your wedding ceremony. If both members of a couple are foreigners and you’d like to organize a Roman Catholic wedding, your Archbishop may need to request the permission of the Archbishop of the Diocese in the area of the Dominican Republic where you’d like to get married.
Some beautiful churches located near beaches in the Dominican Republic include the quaint and lovely San Estanislao Church in La Romana, Basilica la Altagracia in Punta Cana, and the Cathedral of Puerto Plata. Some churches may even allow you to bring a priest of another denomination or permit an English-speaking priest to participate in your ceremony.
Destination Wedding Ceremonies at Villas in the Dominican Republic
If you desire a luxurious Caribbean wedding by the beach with top-of-the-line accommodations away from the resort crowd, villas offer an excellent alternative to large beach resort weddings. The Sunrise Villa located on the north coast can help you organize your destination wedding ceremony on a seaside cliff, secluded beach, or at an elegant ballroom. The Villa Castellamonte is a private, 5-star villa that is located on an unspoiled strip of the north coast. The villa organizes quaint, beachfront ceremonies for small wedding groups as well as extravagant celebrations for large wedding groups.
Tropical Garden Ceremony
The Dominican Republic offers many options for couples who want to exchange their vows in a serene setting featuring lush tropical gardens. The Paradisus Resort in Punta Cana organizes destination wedding ceremonies on a balcony with a panoramic view of the gardens on property as well as on a secluded terrace with tall, elegant ceilings and surrounded by fragrant tropical flowers. The Casa de Campo luxury resort on the north coast has tropical gardens where you can hold your ceremony. The gardens are rich with beautiful Bougainvilleas, the resort’s signature flower. |
