Best All Inclusive Wedding Packages Under $10,000 in the Dominican Republic

A Dominican Republic wedding under $10,000 is where the day stops feeling like a planned event and starts feeling like a movie scene. Live music drifting across a private oceanfront cocktail hour. A three-course plated dinner under string lights with the Caribbean stretched out behind you. Designer ceremony décor that makes your photographer slow down and capture it from three angles.

The DR has more premium wedding packages at this tier than almost anywhere else in the Caribbean, and at DestinationWeddings.com, data showing the average destination wedding here runs about $8,959; this region delivers the most generous value-per-dollar in the destination wedding world.

The 12 resorts below cover Bavaro Beach, Cap Cana, Uvero Alto, La Romana, and the quieter Costa Dorada coastline. Packages range from $4,100 to $9,599 and bundle in everything couples usually pay extra for at lower tiers, private cocktail hours with open bar, fully private receptions with 3- or 4-course plated dinners, mariachi or saxophone live music, hair and makeup at the resort spa, and bonuses like resort credit, hydrotherapy access, and complimentary anniversary nights.

Our Certified Destination Wedding Specialists can help you compare and book the one that fits your celebration.

At-a-Glance Comparison: Dominican Republic Wedding Packages Under $10,000

Resort	Package	Price	Guests	Sub-Area
Grand Bavaro Princess	Breeze	$4,100	25	Bavaro
JOIA Bavaro by Iberostar	Nature of Love	$4,347+	12+	Bavaro
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Punta Cana	Lavish Daydream	$5,000	32	Punta Cana
Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Punta Cana	I Do Celebration	$5,600	32	Punta Cana
Zoetry Agua Punta Cana	The Art of Love	$5,699+	25	Uvero Alto
Riu Palace Macao	Caprice	$5,799	30	Macao
Secrets La Romana	Lavish & Opulent	$7,289+	20	La Romana
Melia Caribe Beach Resort	Glam Up	$7,500	30	Bavaro
Hyatt Ziva Cap Cana	Lavish & Opulent	$7,669+	20	Cap Cana
Grand Palladium Punta Cana	Tropical Bliss	$8,250	50	Bavaro
Paradisus Grand Cana	Nature Vibes	$8,500	30	Cap Cana
Lopesan Costa Bavaro	Infinite Love	$9,599	40	Bavaro

Top Dominican Republic Wedding Packages Under $10,000

Grand Bavaro Princess: Breeze

PRICE: $4,100 GUESTS: 25

Grand Bavaro Princess is the family-friendly Bavaro pick that opens this tier with surprising value. The Breeze package layers in a bamboo or wooden arch with white draping, a tropical seasonal floral arrangement, 25 avant-garde white chairs, 3 high cocktail tables with white linens, 5 chef-selected canapés per person, one hour of national open bar, and a one-tier white wedding cake, plus a 30-minute hydromassage at the spa for the couple.

For just $4,100, the cocktail-hour-included structure is genuinely hard to match at this tier.

Includes:

• Symbolic officiant with certificate
• Bamboo or wooden arch with white draping
• Tropical seasonal floral arrangement on the arch
• 25 avant-garde white chairs and ceremony sound system
• Tropical or ivory bridal bouquet and matching boutonniere
• 3 high cocktail tables with white linens
• 5 chef-selected canapés per person
• 1 hour of national open bar
• One-tier white wedding cake
• Background music (Bluetooth speaker)
• Romantic room décor with petals and wedding breakfast in the room
• 10% spa discount, complimentary room upgrade, late checkout
• 30-minute hydromassage for the couple at the spa
• Steaming of the bride’s dress and the groom’s suit

Learn more about Grand Bavaro Princess and get a free quote today >>

JOIA Bavaro by Iberostar: Nature of Love

PRICE: $4,347+ GUESTS: 12+

JOIA Bavaro by Iberostar is the adults-only Iberostar pick on Bavaro Beach, and the Nature of Love package is one of the most cleverly structured at this tier. You choose any 3 complimentary services (symbolic officiant, recorded music, post-ceremony sparkling wine, classic wedding cake, or semi-private dinner reservation), plus a private 1-hour cocktail hour with open bar and 2 appetizer options, AND a private 3-hour dinner reception with a 3-course plated menu or buffet and 3-hour open bar. Add the spa bonus, book all three (ceremony, cocktail, dinner), and you get a complimentary bridal hair trial, wedding day styling, and a 30-minute couples massage.

Includes:

• Dedicated onsite wedding coordinator
• Personalized flowers and decorated ceremony location with setup
• Choice of 3 complimentary services (officiant, music, sparkling wine, cake, semi-private dinner)
• 1-hour cocktail hour with decorations, open bar, and 2 appetizers
• Private 3-hour dinner reception with decor and 3-hour open bar
• Choice of 3-course plated menu or buffet with 3 food stations
• Complimentary room upgrade and late check-out for the couple
• 10% spa discount for guests
• Welcome and in-stay amenities for the couple
• Bridal hair trial, wedding day styling, and 30-minute couples massage (with full package booking)

Learn more about JOIA Bavaro by Iberostar and get a free quote today >>

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Punta Cana: Lavish Daydream

PRICE: $5,000 GUESTS: 32

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Punta Cana‘s Lavish Daydream package goes all in on visual production, structural ceremony décor with a floral top covering and a hanging chandelier, 32 gold chairs with white cushions, gold urns with real-touch botanicals at the aisle entrance, a white petaled aisle runner, and a ground fireworks display after the ceremony. The two-tier wedding cake and the soloist for the ceremony round out a celebration designed for the camera.

Includes:

• Structural ceremony décor with floral top covering and hanging chandelier
• 32 gold chairs with white cushions
• Two gold urns with real-touch botanicals at aisle entrance
• White petaled aisle runner
• Themed bouquet with white and blush roses, white rose boutonniere
• Themed two-tier wedding cake for up to 32 persons
• Non-denominational minister and soloist (violin, saxophone, guitar)
• Ground fireworks display after the ceremony
• Sparkling wine for 32 persons after the ceremony
• Wedding Website, Registry, and With Love Honeymoon Package

Learn more about Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Punta Cana and get a free quote today >>

Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Punta Cana: I Do Celebration

PRICE: $5,600 GUESTS: 32

Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Punta Cana is the family-friendly Karisma resort that absolutely shines at weddings. Don’t let the kid-friendly brand fool you; the I Do Celebration package brings real reception polish: a 3-hour private 3-course plated dinner reception with open bar, basic décor (round tables with white tablecloths, chairs, glassware), a private oceanfront 3-course candlelit dinner just for the newlyweds, a wedding designer, and a one-night return stay voucher.

Also, the hydrotherapy session for the couple, plus 20% off treatments and massages, is a Certified Destination Wedding Specialist favorite.

Includes:

• Dedicated services of a wedding designer
• Personalized wedding website and honeymoon registry
• 15% spa discount for all guests and private group check-in
• Romantic oceanfront private 3-course candlelit dinner for the couple
• Room upgrade (based on availability)
• Chef’s special romantic breakfast in bed for the couple
• Chilled bottle of sparkling wine on the wedding night
• 3-hour private 3-course plated dinner reception with open bar
• Basic décor (round tables with white tablecloths, chairs, glassware)
• Location of your selection from the resort’s romantic on-site venues
• Complimentary hydrotherapy session for the couple, plus 20% off treatments
• One-night return stay voucher

Learn more about Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Punta Cana and get a free quote today >>

Zoetry Agua Punta Cana: The Art of Love

PRICE: $5,699+ GUESTS: 25

Zoetry Agua Punta Cana sits in quieter Uvero Alto with the signature Zoetry endless-privileges program and a boutique-style atmosphere. The Art of Love package goes a little harder on couple-focused touches, a wedding menu tasting the day before, a rehearsal dinner for 25 guests, a private cocktail hour with hors d’oeuvres, a private dinner reception, a 50-minute couples massage, a soloist for the ceremony, AND a DJ package for two hours.

Plus a specialty spa basket in the room on arrival and delivery of welcome bags to guest rooms.

Includes:

• Wedding organization, on-site coordinator, and attire prep
• Service of judge or minister with bouquet/boutonniere for the couple
• Wedding menu tasting the day before
• Rehearsal dinner at one of the resort’s restaurants (up to 25 guests)
• Wedding cake and sparkling wine (up to 25 guests)
• Private cocktail hour with hors d’oeuvres (up to 25 guests)
• Private dinner reception (up to 25 guests)
• Choice of violinist or guitarist for the ceremony (one set, 45 minutes)
• DJ package (resort’s preferred vendor, 2 hours)
• Specialty couples massage (50-minute treatment)
• Specialty spa basket in room on arrival
• Delivery of “welcome bags” to guest rooms
• Private dinner for the couple one night during their stay
• 10% off spa treatments and free anniversary nights

Learn more about Zoetry Agua Punta Cana and get a free quote today >>

Riu Palace Macao: Caprice

PRICE: $5,799 GUESTS: 30

Riu Palace Macao is the adults-only Riu Palace pick on Macao Beach, and the Caprice package goes hard on details that make the celebration feel deeply personal. Lavender-shades ceremony décor, a private cocktail hour with an optional rum or tequila tasting experience, a 60-minute couples massage, a beauty parlor package, a $200 photo session credit, and a surprise gift for the couple.

Couples often say this is the package that turned a wedding day into a wedding weekend!

Includes:

• Upgraded lavender-shades ceremony décor
• Recorded music and bridal bouquet with matching boutonniere
• Minister for a symbolic ceremony
• Additional small bouquet for maid of honor and boutonniere for best man
• Private dinner at a select restaurant or location
• Wedding cake and sparkling wine toast
• Private cocktail after dinner with optional rum or tequila tasting
• Romantic room decoration and a surprise gift
• Wedding night turndown with chocolate-covered fruit and sparkling wine
• $200 USD photo session credit for pre- or post-wedding
• Newlyweds breakfast in bed
• Beauty Parlor Package (hairstyle, manicure, pedicure)
• 60-minute romantic couples massage
• 10% spa discount for couple and guests

Learn more about Riu Palace Macao and get a free quote today >>

Secrets La Romana Resort & Spa: Lavish & Opulent

PRICE: $7,289+ GUESTS: 20

Secrets La Romana Resort & Spa is the adults-only AMR Collection pick on the quieter La Romana coast, and the Lavish & Opulent package is hard to beat for a fully bundled couple’s polish. A private 1-hour cocktail party with open bar and hors d’oeuvres, a private 3-hour reception with 3-course plated menu and open bar, a 25-minute couples massage, hairstyling, makeup, manicure, and pedicure for the couple at the resort spa, AND a sweet treat delivered to the room on the wedding night.

Plus a complimentary anniversary room night with a qualifying return stay.

Includes:

• Pre-planning and on-site services of a professional wedding specialist
• Complimentary online wedding registry and wedding website
• Symbolic marriage certificate and ceremony with bilingual secular officiant
• Bouquet and/or boutonniere for the couple
• Wedding location, ceremony table, folding chairs for guests
• Natural floral centerpiece for ceremony table
• Sparkling wine toast, wedding cake, and sound system for ceremony
• Private 1-hour cocktail party with open bar and hors d’oeuvres
• Private 3-hour reception with 3-course plated menu and open bar
• Sparkling wine and sweet treat delivered to the room on the wedding night
• Romantic dinner for the couple and 25-minute couples massage
• Hairstyling, makeup, grooming, manicure, and pedicure at resort spa
• 15% spa discount for couple, 10% for guests
• Complimentary anniversary night with qualifying return stay

Learn more about Secrets La Romana Resort & Spa and get a free quote today >>

Melia Caribe Beach Resort: Glam Up

PRICE: $7,500 GUESTS: 30

Melia Caribe Beach Resort is the family-friendly Bavaro pick where the Glam Up package leans heavily into editorial design. A gazebo or arch with tropical glamorous decorations and lights, white flowers and a chandelier in the center, 30 white Tiffany chairs, 5 tall dark wood cocktail tables for the cocktail hour, a 3-hour private reception with 30 gold Tiffany chairs, blush-tone centerpieces, rose-gold table runners, 32-foot high fairytale lights, and a 1-tier vanilla cake. The full production looks designed for the camera!

Includes:

• Symbolic ceremony with minister
• Gazebo or arch with tropical glamorous decorations and lights
• White flowers and chandelier centerpiece (optional)
• 30 white Tiffany chairs and audio equipment
• Bouquet and boutonniere with white flowers
• 1-hour private cocktail reception with international open bar
• 5 tall dark wood cocktail tables
• 3-hour private reception with 3-course dinner menu
• 4 wooden tables with rose-gold table runners and blush-tone centerpieces
• 30 gold Tiffany chairs and 32-foot high fairytale lights
• 1-tier vanilla cake for 30 guests and international open bar for the reception
• 15% spa discount, room upgrade, turndown service, late check-out

Learn more about Melia Caribe Beach Resort and get a free quote today >>

Hyatt Ziva Cap Cana: Lavish & Opulent

PRICE: $7,669+ GUESTS: 20

Hyatt Ziva Cap Cana is one of our DW Specialists’ most-recommended DR picks. As one Certified Destination Wedding Specialist put it: “Outstanding resort on a great beach with great food and service. Family-friendly Ziva side-by-side with adults-only Zilara, with adults booked at Ziva having exchange privileges at Zilara. Pricey, but you get what you pay for.” The Lavish & Opulent package mirrors the comprehensive bundle, private cocktail hour, private 3-hour 3-course reception with open bar, full spa beauty services for the couple, and an anniversary night.

Includes:

• Symbolic ceremony with bilingual secular officiant and certificate
• Bouquets and/or boutonnieres for the couple
• Wedding location and ceremony table with white linen
• Natural floral centerpiece for the altar
• Sparkling wine toast, wedding cake, and sound system for ceremony
• Decoration of the couple’s room with flower petals
• Pre-planning and onsite wedding concierge services
• Couples massage and romantic dinner for the couple
• Private 1-hour cocktail party with open bar and hors d’oeuvres
• Private 3-hour reception with 3-course plated menu and open bar
• Hair-styling, makeup, manicure, and pedicure for the couple at resort spa
• 15% spa discount for couple, 10% for guests
• Complimentary anniversary room night with qualifying return stay

Learn more about Hyatt Ziva Cap Cana and get a free quote today >>

Grand Palladium Punta Cana Resort & Spa: Tropical Bliss

PRICE: $8,250 GUESTS: 50

Grand Palladium Punta Cana covers 50 guests for $8,250, the largest guest cap on this list at this tier. The Tropical Bliss package brings the same fully bundled production as its sister resorts, two asymmetric ceremony arrangements with seasonal tropical flowers, a 45-minute soloist set, a 1-hour cocktail venue with standard open bar and 3 hors d’oeuvres options, a private reception with plated or buffet dinner and 3-hour open bar, a two-tier cake, and complimentary hydrotherapy access for the couple at Zentropia Palladium Spa.

Includes:

• Ceremony venue with non-denominational minister
• Basic sound system for ceremony
• Two asymmetric floral arrangements with seasonal tropical flowers
• Personalized Tropical Bliss flowers for the couple
• Minister table with decorative centerpiece
• Soloist for the ceremony (45-minute set)
• Toast with sparkling wine and white chairs
• Cocktail venue with 1-hour standard open bar and 3 hors d’oeuvres options
• Private reception venue with plated or buffet dinner and 3-hour open bar
• Two-tier wedding cake (naked or buttercream)
• Round tables with white linens and napkins
• Complimentary hydrotherapy access for the couple at Zentropia Palladium Spa
• 25-minute couples massage

Learn more about Grand Palladium Punta Cana and get a free quote today >>

Paradisus Grand Cana: Nature Vibes

PRICE: $8,500 GUESTS: 30

Paradisus Grand Cana is the adults-only Paradisus pick in Cap Cana, where the Nature Vibes package leans elegantly organic. A circular ceremony structure with green foliage, white florals, and green anthuriums, Louis XV rattan natural chairs, a 1-hour cocktail hour with international open bar and canapés service (2 cold and 2 hot), 4 tall rustic wooden cocktail tables, a 3-hour reception with buffet menu style, 4 Mariana round tables with gold legs, and brown wicker chairs. Every detail looks designed for editorial photos.

Includes:

• Symbolic ceremony
• Circular structure with green foliage, white flowers, and green anthuriums
• Louis XV Rattan natural chairs
• Bouquet and boutonniere of white flowers
• Sound system (1 speaker and 1 microphone)
• Champagne toast
• 1-hour international open bar
• Canapé service (2 cold and 2 hot)
• 4 tall cocktail tables with wooden top
• 3-hour reception with buffet menu style
• 4 Mariana round tables with gold legs and brown wicker chairs
• 1-tier wedding cake and 3-hour open bar
• 15% spa discount, room upgrade, turndown service, late check-out

Learn more about Paradisus Grand Cana and get a free quote today >>

Lopesan Costa Bavaro Resort, Spa & Casino: Infinite Love

PRICE: $9,599 GUESTS: 40

Lopesan Costa Bavaro Resort, Spa & Casino‘s Infinite Love is the top-of-the-tier celebration at $9,599 for 40 guests. A rehearsal dinner at an à la carte restaurant, ceremony venues including beach, rooftop, or terrace, a wooden wedding gazebo with tropical flower decor, a 1-hour cocktail party with 45-minute saxophonist for cocktail hour, a private dinner reception for 40 with international open bar, a personalized printed wedding menu, a 3-tier wedding cake, breakfast in bed the morning after, a Pool View upgrade, and chocolate-covered fruit with sparkling wine in-room. The full romantic production.

Includes:

• Wedding organization services and an on-site coordinator
• Rehearsal dinner at an à la carte restaurant (up to 20 guests)
• Ceremony venues: beach, rooftop, or terrace
• Wooden wedding gazebo with tropical flower decor
• Matching ceremony table with tropical flower centerpiece
• Tropical bouquet and boutonniere, plus 1 MOH bouquet and 1 BM boutonniere
• White, gold, or silver Tiffany ceremony chairs
• Non-denominational symbolic minister and symbolic wedding certificate
• Sparkling wine toast for 40 guests
• 1-hour cocktail party with hors d’oeuvres on the wedding day
• 45-minute saxophonist for cocktail hour
• Reception décor bonus ($150 USD)
• 3-tier wedding cake for 40 guests
• Private dinner reception for up to 40 guests with international open bar
• Personalized printed wedding menu
• Free upgrade to a Pool View, chocolate-covered fruit, and sparkling wine in-room
• Special turndown with rose petals on the wedding day and breakfast in bed the morning after
• 15% off select spa services

Learn more about Lopesan Costa Bavaro Resort, Spa & Casino and get a free quote today >>

What’s Typically Included in a Dominican Republic Wedding Package Under $10,000

At the under-$10,000 tier, Dominican Republic wedding packages step up from layered receptions to fully bundled productions. Most of our top picks include these elements at the base price:

• Private ceremony venue: beachfront, gazebo, rooftop, terrace, or garden location at a single resort
• Designer ceremony décor: chandeliers, gold metallic structures, draped fabric arches, themed aisle runners, Tiffany or Louis XV chairs
• Premium personal florals: themed bridal bouquet, boutonniere, plus wedding party florals (corsages, additional bouquets)
• Wedding cake: themed two-tier or three-tier cake at most resorts
• Private cocktail hour: open bar, hors d’oeuvres, live music (saxophone, soloist) at most resorts
• Private 3-hour reception: 3-course chef-inspired plated dinner and open bar at most picks
• Photography credit or coverage: $200 photo credit at Riu Palace Macao; full coverage at select packages
• Spa and beauty services: couples massage, hydrotherapy, hair styling, makeup, manicure, pedicure
• Honeymoon perks: romantic turndown, breakfast in bed, late checkout, anniversary nights

What’s Not Included (Common Add-Ons)

Even at this premium tier, a few line items frequently surprise couples. Our Certified Destination Wedding Specialists flag these add-ons most often:

• Lighting: $1,500 to $4,000 for a fully lit reception (uplighting, bistro lights, chandeliers beyond the package). A DW Specialist mentioned in April 2026 that lighting is the most under-budgeted line item at this tier. Melia Caribe’s 32-foot fairytale lights are the rare exception built into the package.
• Extended photography: $500 to $2,500 to extend coverage beyond the ceremony hour or add a second shooter
• DJ for reception: $800 to $1,500 for a few hours of reception entertainment beyond the cocktail-hour live music set (Zoetry Agua bundles a 2-hour DJ at base price)
• Floral upgrades: $300 to $1,500 above the themed package selection (cascading bouquets, hanging florals, full aisle floral runners)
• Legal ceremony fees: $500 to $1,500 for apostilled documents, translation, and a civil judge fee if you want a legal DR wedding
• Outside vendor fees: $200 to $1,000+ per outside vendor
• Per-person reception fees: $50 to $150 per guest when guest count exceeds the package limit

From Our Specialists: Best Picks for Premium Experience

Our Certified Destination Wedding Specialists most often name Hyatt Ziva Cap Cana as their top family-friendly luxury pick in the DR, citing the side-by-side Ziva/Zilara configuration that lets adults book at Ziva and use Zilara amenities. For couples chasing the largest guest cap at this tier, Grand Palladium Punta Cana’s Tropical Bliss package covers 50 guests for $8,250 with a fully private plated reception, hard to match for groups of that size at any Caribbean destination.

For couples wanting a quieter adults-only luxury experience, Secrets La Romana’s Lavish & Opulent at $7,289 layers in full spa beauty services, private cocktail and reception, and a 25-minute couples massage on the quieter eastern coast. And for couples who want the most romantic touches at one price, Riu Palace Macao’s Caprice at $5,799 delivers a $200 photo credit, 60-minute couples massage, beauty parlor package, and a surprise gift, the package most often described as “wedding weekend, not wedding day.”

Tips for Staying Under $10,000

• Pick a package with photo coverage or credit included. Riu Palace Macao bundles a $200 photo session credit. Zoetry Agua includes a 2-hour DJ package. That’s $500 to $2,500 you don’t have to add back.
• Budget for lighting upgrades. Plan $1,500 to $4,000 for uplighting, bistro lights, and pathway lighting if you want a glowing reception. The visual mood is often what couples remember most.
• Watch the guest cap. Stick to packages sized for your guest list. Grand Palladium goes to 50, Lopesan to 40, but most others cap at 20-32. Exceeding the cap adds $50 to $150 per guest.
• Use the resort’s in-house vendors. Avoid the $200 to $1,000+ outside vendor fees by sticking with the resort’s florist, DJ, and photographer for upgrades.
• Book a weekday in the off-season. May, June, September, and November offer the best room-rate negotiating room without sacrificing weather.
• Bundle the photo and video package. Photo/video bundles via the resort often run $1,500 to $2,500 cheaper than outside photographers, and they know the venues inside out.

Dominican Republic Wedding Packages Under $10,000 FAQs

What’s included in a Dominican Republic wedding package under $10,000?

Most Dominican Republic wedding packages under $10,000 include a private ceremony venue, designer décor, a private cocktail hour with open bar and hors d’oeuvres, a private 3-hour dinner reception (usually 3-course plated) with open bar, a wedding cake, a sparkling wine toast, live music for the cocktail hour or ceremony, hair and makeup at the spa for the couple, and a couple’s massage. This tier is where the wedding stops feeling like a base package and starts feeling like a fully produced celebration.

Which Dominican Republic resort has the largest guest cap at this price tier?

Grand Palladium Punta Cana covers 50 guests for $8,250 with the Tropical Bliss package, the largest cap on this list at this tier. The package includes a fully private reception with plated or buffet dinner, a 3-hour open bar, a two-tier cake, and a soloist for the ceremony. For larger groups, Lopesan Costa Bavaro covers 40 guests at $9,599 with a 3-tier cake and saxophonist for cocktail hour.

Can I have a legal or Catholic wedding in the Dominican Republic?

Most wedding packages at this tier cover symbolic ceremonies. Legal civil weddings in the Dominican Republic require apostilled documents, translation, and a civil judge fee, usually an additional $500 to $1,500 outside of the package. Catholic ceremonies are possible at certain resorts with on-property chapels, but require pre-approval from your home parish plus additional clergy and paperwork fees. Your Certified Destination Wedding Specialists can walk you through both paths.

What’s the difference between Punta Cana, Cap Cana, Bavaro, and La Romana?

Punta Cana is the broader region. Bavaro Beach is the iconic seven-mile main stretch, with postcard-perfect white sand and turquoise water, and a dense resort variety. Cap Cana is the boutique-luxury enclave just south, quieter and more upscale. Uvero Alto sits north of couples who want a more secluded beach. La Romana is the quieter eastern coast, about 90 minutes from Punta Cana airport, with adults-only AMR Collection resorts and a more refined onsite vibe.

How does a Dominican Republic wedding under $10,000 compare to a U.S. wedding?

A Dominican Republic wedding at this tier delivers a fully bundled celebration with private reception, photo or video coverage, and premium décor for roughly a quarter to a third of the $36,000 U.S. wedding average reported by Zola. Even adding guest flights, room nights, and reception upgrades, the average cost of a Dominican Republic destination wedding still totals about $8,959 per DestinationWeddings.com data, the lowest of any major destination wedding region.

Plan Your Dominican Republic Destination Wedding Today

A package at this tier is the kind of starting point where the day truly belongs to you and your guests, where the welcome dinner, the editorial-grade ceremony décor, the live music, the chef-curated reception, and the photographer who’ll capture every laugh all come bundled together.

Our Certified Destination Wedding Specialists know which resorts deliver the best value at this premium tier, which sub-areas match different guest lists, and how to layer in upgrades that turn a beachfront ceremony into the celebration of your lives.

Fill out our online wedding planning form and let’s start designing the celebration you’ve been picturing!