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Puerto
Plata: Natural Beauty
The Area:
At the
northernmost point of the country, Puerto Plata is surrounded by
majestic mountain ranges and the Atlantic Ocean. The entire shore is
known as the Amber Coast, named for rich deposits of the lustrous stone.
Surrounded by beautiful mountain ranges and the sparkling Atlantic
Ocean, Puerto Plata offers the most value in the Caribbean! Quality name
brand beachfront hotels at extremely affordable prices make it a
desirable destination. The town bustles with shops, restaurants and
patio cafes. a nice blend of cultures and architecture for an ideal
Caribbean vacation.
Weddings:
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.
Location:
From abroad, the best way to
get there is by flying into the Gregorio Luperón
International Airport located west of Puerto Plata. This is
the choice of entry for tourists headed to Cofresi, Maimón,
Luperón, Puerto Plata, Playa Dorada, Sosua, Cabarete, Playa
Grande and Cabrera hotels.
Accommodations:
Puerto Plata is home to a variety of all-inclusive beach
resorts offering a wide range of activities and water
sports. Hotels in the area are generally competitively
priced as compared to other Caaribbean destinations.
Featured
Hotels:
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Breezes Punta Cana
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Sun Village
Beach Resort
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Iberostar Costa Dorada
Wedding
Packages:
Wedding
packages differ slightly from hotel to hotel but most will include the
judge, license, flowers, music, cake, champagne and special touches in
your room.
Weddings
are offered on the beach, at a beachside gazebo, or under an open night
sky. Numerous locations are available for your ceremony.
Most ceremonies a preformed in Spanish with translators available.
A sun
washed beach will provide a romantic setting for a wedding reception.
Tropical flower bouquets and centerpieces in cool seaside colors or
passionate bright colors will add to the atmosphere. Guests will sit
back and relax, and thank you for sharing these memorable moments with
them.
For more
information about available wedding packages, contact
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:
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.
To
begin planning your destination wedding,
contact
us.
or call us at
888-377-LIVE
or
(973) 783-3610.
Weddings
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