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Weddings: Punta Cana
Overview:
The unspoiled
scenery of Punta Cana will leave you breathless. Forty miles of
pearl-white sand beaches and First Class luxurious beach resort hotels
line the eastern coast of this island. Punta Cana has put a priority on
its ecological efforts. Vacationers can hike trails and view some of the
native and rare species of animals and vegetation while the island's
mineral springs offer a cool and refreshing refuge.
Weddings
and honeymoons are landmark times in our lives. The
Caribbean sunsets, tropical gardens and sea sides provide
the perfect setting for your special day. That’s why so many
couples choose to tie the knot and/or take their honeymoon
in the Dominican Republic.
Weddings
Packages:
The magical tropical
scenery provides the perfect location for you to begin your lives
together! Celebrate one of the most important days of your life enjoying
the intimate and magical atmosphere, scenic views and beautiful
beaches.
Civil and non-denominational religious commitment ceremonies are
available with a variety of wedding package options, locations, and
amenities. Catholic Weddings, Christian Weddings, Jewish Weddings,
Orthodox Weddings and Hindu Weddings are available upon request.
For more
information about available wedding packages, contact us.
Accommodations:
Beautiful
beach front accommodations provide the perfect backdrop for
your destination wedding.
A complete range
of hotels and resorts are available from deluxe luxury
resorts, to all inclusive hotels, to adult-only properties,
to fantastic family beach resorts. Whatever your preferred
travel style, we will locate the hotel accommodations to
match.
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Documents Needed:
New Passport
Restrictions:
Effective December 31, 2006, all US citizens traveling to the Caribbean
must have a valid US passport in order to re-enter the US.
Wedding Requirements:
Civil
Ceremony:
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Valid
passport; birth certificate; if widowed, the death certificate; if
previously married, a divorce decree
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Certificates
indicating that both parties are legally single individuals duly
signed and stamped by Dominican law are extremely important. This
document will be prepared by the Justice of the Peace and
translated by a legal translator. The cost is $65.00 per certificate.
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Address and
occupation of both people who will be married.
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Names of
parents and their address (es).
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Names of
Grandparents.
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Names of best
man and maid of honor, their addresses, names of their parents and
a copy of each person’s valid passport or identification.
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Copies of all
documents must be received 14 days in advance of scheduled ceremony.
Documents must be approved by the Justice of the Peace in order to
permit the wedding ceremony to proceed. Original documents are to
be submitted upon arrival.
Note: Blood tests are not required in the Dominican
Republic.
Religious
Ceremony:
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Valid
passport, birth certificate, baptism certificate and confirmation
certificate. If widowed, a death certificate must be presented; a
release from your Church authorizing the marriage in the Dominican
Republic; and a pre-nuptial certificate from your local parish
indicating you have received instructions from the Church.
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Your address
and occupation.
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Names of
parents and their address.
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Names of
Grandparents.
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Names of
best man and maid of honor, their addresses, names of their parents
and a copy of each person’s valid passport or identification.
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Arrangements
must be made directly with the Church Officials, with assistance of
the Wedding Coordinator.
Climate:
The best
time to travel is from November to March when the daytime
temperatures are in the 80s and the nighttime temperatures
are in the 60s. The constant breezes keep the temperature
and humidity at bay.
Currency and Credit Cards:
The Dominican peso is the
official currency. Most major credit cards are widely
accepted.
travelive
Offers:
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LOCATION
SELECTION
Based on your preferences and budget
we work with you to find the best destination and location for your
wedding. We don't stop until we find the perfect destination for your
wedding.
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NEGOTIATING THE BEST RATE
Our travel expertise allows us to
work with hotels and resorts to lock in the best possible rates and
amenities for you and your guests.
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ON SITE WEDDING PLANNING
We put you in the hands on an on
location wedding coordinator that will work with you to plan the actual
ceremony, reception, and all related details.
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MAKING TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS
You will be
assigned to a wedding coordinator who will take care of the travel
planning for you and all of your guests. We offer a complete array of
travel planning services for you and your guests. We can even offer
easy payment plans for guests who need some extra time.
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PERSONALIZED
WEBSITE
We offer a personalized website so
that you can announce your wedding and communicate with your guests.
Your photos, stories and registries can be listed on your website for
your guests. Honeymoon registries are also available. Website
services are complimentary with your destination wedding.
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Wedding Timeline
Disclaimer:
Travelive
is dedicated to providing exceptional service and up to date
information. As laws and requirements change, we do not
guarantee that all information contained on this site
regarding rules, regulations, and marriage requirements are
completely accurate at the time of viewing. Before making
marriage decisions on a particular destination, we recommend
you speak with a Travelive wedding consultant to verify
marriage laws and requirements before finalizing your
destination wedding plans.
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