Plate
RD$110
Hotel Avg
RD$190
Best Month
January
Airport Dist.
15km
Estimated Budget
Price converted to DOP from the EUR base. Indicative exchange rate.
Plan my Wedding in Punta CanaComplete guide for your wedding in Punta Cana
If you are thinking of celebrating your wedding in Punta Cana, you have chosen one of the destinations with the most personality in the country. White sand, coconut trees, and the eternal whisper of turquoise waves. In this guide we analyze all key aspects so your big day is perfect.
Romance Factor
With a score of 9/10 in romanticism, Punta Cana offers incomparable settings for your "I do". From magical sunsets to charming historical corners.
Party and Celebration
If you look for a big celebration, Punta Cana has excellent leisure infrastructure (9/10) which guarantees your guests enjoy to the max before and after the banquet.
The best and worst of marrying in Punta Cana
Main advantages
- Dreamy postcard beaches with fine white sand and coconut trees bending over the ocean.
- Vast infrastructure of all-inclusive resorts simplifying all logistics for traveling guests.
Points to keep in mind
- High tropical humidity and sweltering temperatures during the midday hours.
- Less historical and cultural authenticity as it is primarily a tourist development area.
The style in Punta Cana
Dominant Style
Beach Paradise
Local Tradition
Dancing barefoot on the white sand at sunset to the sounds of bachata and merengue.
Weather month by month
Top Venues in Punta Cana
Sanctuary Cap Cana
Luxury adults-only resort designed like a Spanish castle facing a stunning private beach.
Hard Rock Hotel Punta Cana
Massive hotel complex with large ballrooms and options for high-energy rock-and-roll weddings.
Kukua Beach Club
Highly exclusive restaurant and beach club specializing in beautiful oceanfront weddings.
Wedding traditions in Dominican Republic
What a local guest expects to see on the wedding day.
The ceremony of light (Candles)
The couple lights a single larger candle using two smaller individual candles, representing their union.
Merengue and Bachata dancing
Local Dominican rhythms dominate the dance floor with live orchestras playing merengue.
Traditional Dominican sweet station
The traditional Dominican cake (bizcocho dominicano) is served with meringue icing and pineapple filling.
Wedding pages and ring bearers
It is customary to have several child pages opening the bridal entrance tossing rose petals.
Legal requirements to marry in Dominican Republic
Application steps, timing and paperwork for foreigners.
Civil authority
Civil Registry Office (Demographic Registry Board)
Minimum notice
30 days
Witnesses per spouse
2
Key steps
- Submit copies of all required documents to the corresponding Civil Registry Office.
- Schedule the date and pay the official government fees for foreign civil marriage.
- Appear before the Civil Registry Officer on the wedding day alongside witnesses.
Extra documents for foreigners
If you do not reside in Dominican Republic- Full passports and birth certificates translated into Spanish and apostilled.
- Affidavit of single status prepared before a notary and legalized by the Dominican Consulate.
How to get there from Dominican Republic
Main airports
Rail
None (Highways & Shuttle services only)
Common departure points
Santo Domingo · Punta Cana · Santiago de los Caballeros · La Romana
Typical vendors in Dominican Republic
What Dominican couples ask most
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Alojamiento para tu boda en Punta Cana
Precio medio: ~190€/noche
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Vuelos a Punta Cana
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Que hacer en Punta Cana
Actividades para invitados que viajan a la boda: tours guiados, experiencias locales y planes para los dias previos o posteriores.
Cancelacion gratuita en la mayoria de actividades
Preparativos esenciales
Seguro de viaje
Imprescindible para viajar tranquilos
- Cobertura medica
- Cancelacion de vuelos
- Equipaje perdido
- Asistencia 24h
eSIM internacional
Internet sin roaming ni sorpresas
- Datos ilimitados
- Sin cambiar de SIM
- Activa al instante
- Cobertura en +190 paises
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a wedding cost in Punta Cana?
The average menu price is around 110€ per person. The cost of a wedding package at a resort usually falls between 20,000€ and 30,000€.
What is the best month to get married in Punta Cana?
January is ideal due to stable weather, pleasant temperatures (averaging 25°C), and low rainfall, completely avoiding the hurricane season.
Is a civil marriage in Punta Cana legally binding abroad?
Yes, it is legally binding worldwide. It requires submitting passports, legalized birth certificates, and single status certificates beforehand.
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Estimated Budget
Price converted to DOP from the EUR base. Indicative exchange rate.
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