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Travel InformationWeddings in the Dominican Republic
Let the ocean waves be your wedding bells.
The Dominican Republic makes any big day special
This island strips everything back, helping you do your wedding the classic way. Porcelain sands, sea-facing pergolas and a backdrop of coconut palms – what more could you need?
Lots of Dominican Republic weddings happen on private beaches belonging to the seafront hotels, which tend to be just behind the treeline. So, once you’ve promised to have and to hold, it’s just a short stroll back to your hotel – let the dining and fizz commence.
The simplicity extends beyond the ceremony, too. The honeymoon will feel like you’ve gone back to nature, exploring the island’s vast jungle, and coming across waterfalls and exotic blooms. Paths and tracks criss-cross the forest, and there are hundreds of species of bird to keep an eye out for.
If you fancy something a little more fast paced, historic Santo Domingo is packed with eateries, boutiques and nightclubs. It’s known as one of the first colonial towns in the Americas, and it’s ripe for exploring.
What to know about weddings in Dominican Republic
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When can I have a wedding here?
You can get married in the Dominican Republic at any time of year.
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When’s the best time to get married here?
Come when the rainfall is low, but the temperature’s still high between December and March.
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Which type of venues can I choose from?
Most are beach locations – either private or public – next to seafront hotels.
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Which ceremony types can I have?
You can have a legal, symbolic or renewal of vows ceremony.
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Can I have a same-sex ceremony?
Yes – same-sex couples can have a symbolic or renewal of vows ceremony.
Where you can get married in the Dominican Republic
Punta Cana
If your heart’s set on a beach wedding, you can’t do better than Punta Cana, on the Dominican Republic’s eastern edge. The beaches here are rated among the best in the world, with over 50 miles of white-sand coastline. Just about every inch is backed by palm trees – hence the region’s name, the Coconut Coast.
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