The beautiful white-sand beaches, tropical turquoise blue seas, impressive mountain ranges veined with spectacular rivers and waterfalls, are just part of the Dominican Republic's appeal. Whether you're looking to party, relax or explore, the Dominican Republic has a lot to offer.

Steer a small boat through endless mangrove forests in search of gentle manatees. Spy on lovesick humpback whales in the Bahia de Samana. And once you've had your fill of this exquisite island's natural wonder, get back to civilization and prepare to party.

The locals throw festivals, parties and carnivals like there's no tomorrow. Folks in the Americas' first European city, Santo Domingo, don't just spend their time admiring the fine colonial architecture gracing their home. Nope, this town has not one, but two complete Carnivals, complete with parades, elaborate floats, lots of live music and plenty of dancing in the streets. Pre-Lent Carnivals are celebrated in Santiago, Cabral, Monte Cristi and La Vega as well. If that's not enough, check out the country's two major merengue festivals, the annual Latin Music Festival and the national surfing and windsurfing championships.

Documents:

With this destination you will need to do the paper work prior to your arrival.  This is very important to get the documentation correct otherwise you will not be legally married. 

You both will need valid passports as proof of citizenship. Make certain your passport has not expired and is valid for at least six months after your arrival date in Dominican Republic.  We suggest an original copy of your birth certificate (with a raised seal) in addition to your valid passport..

If either of you have been previously married, then bring along the original divorce decree. A widow(er) must bring both the original marriage and death certificates. These documents must have the raised seal from the court, because photocopies are not acceptable.

Plus the following:

• Original Government Issued Birth Certificate,
• Single status affidavit in Spanish for each party, joint affidavits not acceptable. These must be notarized and state if the bride or groom has ever been married, divorced, or widowed.
• Divorce decree or death certificate for partner in Spanish.
• According to Dominican Law a divorced woman has to wait 10 months before remarrying unless she is marrying the same man she divorced or she was divorced under special DR law. Then the ruling is a waiting period of 24 hours.

Once you have the documents they must be translated into Spanish and be processed through a Dominican Republic consulate and/or service.  Our company uses the services of a United States based company who has been working with couples for many year.

Fees:

The fees are normally handle through the United States company that we work with to take the documentation through the proper legal procedures.  Please be warned that many Dominican Republic judges have been raising their fees and might not be included within the wedding package.  If you are using our company we will instruct you on what the fees are currently prior to booking your wedding at the venue.  Please make sure you always ask!

Your marriage must also be solemnized or celebrated in the presence of two or more witnesses, apart from the judge and translator.

There is no waiting period for Dominican Republic weddings.

All weddings performed in the Dominican Republic are done in Spanish.  Normally at resorts they provide a translator in the wedding package.

Resorts

In the Dominican Republic you have several area to stay in.  There is the northern tourist town of Puerto Plata with its towering mountianous range, to the South of the colonial town of Santo Domingo, then while traveling to the East you come upon these wonderful little towns that are growing with popular all inclusive and traditional resorts, then finally into the popular tourist destination of Punta Cana where the white sands and the most beautiful tropical turquoise waters meet.  Whether your vacation includes enjoying the unspoiled beauty of the Dominican Republic from a sailboat, surfboard or horseback, you’ll be enthralled with the beauty of your vacation experience.

There’s plenty to explore while on vacation on the charismatic island of the Dominican Republic, where old world flavors and long-standing colonial traditions rest side by side with the contemporary rhythms of the Caribbean.

Here are some of the resorts that we work with.

    
Majestic Colonial                                                    Excellence Punta Cana

     
                                                  Paradisus Palma Real

   
Casa del Campo                                                                       Paradisus Punta Cana

     
   Dreams Punta Cana                                                    Sivory Punta Cana

    
Iberostar Hacienda                                                     Bavaro Princess


Our consultants know that every couple is unique, so we work with the various resorts and venues to personalize you day.  The lush tropical Caribbean islands offer you the most unique spots for your wedding.  There are white sand beaches with turquoise waters, waterfalls, tropical gardens, mountainous backdrops and spectacular sunsets dipping into the Caribbean Sea.

The services that we offer here and at all the destinations that we work with extend beyond just travel and wedding planning.  We offer activities outside resorts like golfing, scuba and/or tours, want a limo, a spa treatment, restaurant outside of the resort for a special dinner, or private yacht we can arrange to your personal tastes! 

Our Certified Destination Wedding Specialists are well versed in various religions and traditional ceremonies.  Over the years we have created weddings for Catholic, to Hindu, to Moslem and Jewish bridal couples.  And was able to create traditions like jumping the broom.  Whatever your wishes are just ask us!

Throughout the Caribbean islands our Certified Destination Wedding Specialists work with a trusted network of professionals, resorts chains (2 or more resorts with the same name)who are very proficient in the way they work with destination wedding couples.  These resorts are ones we trust with our clients.  Lets face it anyone and/or resort can put up a wedding site, but it is the years of experience that creates a great wedding!