The Dominican Republic is home to endless, beautiful beaches, vibrant culture, delicious food, and plenty of all inclusive resorts. While it might not be as well-known as a destination for beach weddings as Mexico or Jamaica, this island nation offers luxury and natural beauty to rival the Caribbean’s other resort destinations.
When it comes to tying the knot in paradise, the Dominican Republic has plenty of options to choose from. Many resorts offer wedding venues that let you say your vows with views of white sand beaches and turquoise water or lush forests. It’s also a great destination if you’re looking for budget-friendly wedding package options. The country has many different resorts to choose from, offering options at every price point so you can find one that fits your budget.
If you’re thinking about choosing the Dominican Republic for your destination wedding, we’re here to help. We’ve compiled a list of some of the best resorts in the Dominican Republic and handpicked packages just for you. If you’re looking for beautiful and cheap weddings in the Dominican Republic, keep reading to discover our top picks.
Learn more about getting married in the Dominican Republic >>
Dreams Royal Beach Punta Cana
If thinking of the Dominican Republic brings to mind palm trees waving in the breeze, stretches of white sand beaches, and sparkling turquoise pools, the Dreams Royal Beach Punta Cana is everything you’re looking for. Located on the famous Bavaro Beach, this resort is perched directly on the beach, making for a truly romantic location to exchange your vows.
This all inclusive resort is known for its luxurious features and amenities. This means that you’ll get best-in-class service, gourmet food, top-shelf drinks, and stunning rooms. One thing that makes this resort unique is that it’s the only resort in Punta Cana that has an on-site mangrove grove. Here, you can stroll a scenic wooden walkway and spot a variety of fish, reptiles, and birds,
The resort has 486 rooms, with a variety of room types to choose from. If you’re looking for even more amenities, you can choose a room in the exclusive Preferred Club section. This not only gets you a master suite with private terraces and plunge pools but also means that you’ll have access to a special section of the resort that has its own bars, restaurants, and pools–a true resort-within-a-resort experience. There are even complimentary paddleboards available that guests can use in the private mangrove lagoon.
In addition to the mangrove forest, the resort also has multiple pools, hot tubs, a spa, tennis courts, and eighteen bars and restaurants. This resort caters to both families and couples, with babysitting, a Teen Club, and suites designed for families. Adults can even use the sister resort dining facilities at Secrets Royal Beach.
Wedding in Paradise Package Cost – $1,149 or Complimentary*
Wedding in Paradise Package Includes:
- Wedding organization and personal touch of on-site wedding coordinator
- Preparation and ironing of couple’s wedding day attire
- Symbolic ceremony
- Bouquet(s) and/or boutonniere(s) for wedding couple
- Wedding cake and sparkling wine toast (for up to ten guests)
- Complimentary room for one member of the wedding couple the night before the wedding (based on availability and upon request)
- Special turndown service the night of the wedding
- Late checkout for the couple (based on availability and upon request)
- 15% off spa treatments (spa boutique purchases not included)
- Newlywed Package (Welcome letter, fresh fruit, bottle of sparkling wine, breakfast in bed with mimosas – reservations must be made in advance with concierge)
- Free anniversary nights (stay a minimum of five paid nights over first anniversary date and receive two additional nights free, or stay four paid nights over first anniversary date and receive one additional night free)
- *This package is complimentary when booking at least seven nights in the required room category or higher, or if five rooms any category are booked for at least three nights. This package also applies for vow renewal ceremony. Speak to your Certified Destination Wedding Specialist for more details.
Book your Dominican Republic wedding at Dreams Royal Beach Punta Cana >>
Iberostar Waves Punta Cana
Also located in Punta Cana, the Iberostar Waves Punta Cana offers picturesque beachfront luxury. What better place to celebrate your love story than with a backdrop worthy of a rom-com? This resort has just 427 rooms, giving it an intimate feel that helps add to the luxury Iberostar Waves has to offer. Room types range from Premium Rooms to rooms with ocean or tropical forest views to larger, two-bedroom rooms great for families.
This resort has five dining venues that guests can choose from, as well as multiple bars with unlimited drinks. The restaurants offer dishes inspired by both local and international flavors. A nightclub and casino offer adults endless entertainment, while the kids’ club and sparkling pools beckon families. Before or after exchanging your vows, you can relax in the serene spa and choose from their many treatment and therapy options.
Weddings Reimagined Package Cost – $1,399
Weddings Reimagined Package Includes:
- Personalized service from an onsite Romance Event Planner
- Personal Flowers for the Couple
- Choice of 3 complimentary services from the list below:
- Officiant for a Symbolic Ceremony
- Recorded music and microphone
- Sparkling wine served after the ceremony
- Classic white frosted wedding cake
- Dinner reservation in one of the a la carte restaurants for 12 guests (when not having a private reception)
ADDED VALUES:
- Upgrade to the next room category for the couple (subject to availability, Presidential Suite is excluded from upgrades)
- Complimentary late check out for the couple (subject to availability)
- 10% discount on spa services for wedding guests (boutique purchases excluded)
- Welcome and in-stay amenities for the wedding couple
- Complementary Spa Services with the booking of the 3 wedding day events (ceremony, cocktail & reception)
Book your Dominican Republic wedding at Iberostar Waves Punta Cana >>
Riu Palace Macao
While many resorts in the Dominican Republic welcome families, if you’re thinking about enjoying a kid-free wedding ceremony, the Riu Palace Macao might be the resort for you. This adults-only paradise offers chances for romantic moments everywhere you turn. The Riu Palace Macao is a peaceful retreat located on the white sand beaches of Punta Cana. A recent renovation has brought updated rooms, new experiences, and even more amenities.
The resort has four swimming pools, each equipped with water loungers and sun decks, great for enjoying the island’s beautiful weather. On the Arena Gorda beach, guests of the resort enjoy an exclusive area complete with sun loungers. If you’re looking for a little more excitement and entertainment, you can enjoy the unlimited access to both the iconic Splash Water World water park and the #RiuParty Signature events, exclusive parties that feature a festive atmosphere and the very best of Riu’s entertainment.
While relaxing and unwinding are popular activities at this resort, the water park access isn’t the only option for getting active. The resort also offers a variety of other outdoor sports, including snorkeling, beach volleyball, kayaking, and even windsurfing.
Classic Package Cost – $1,399
Classic Package Includes:
- Upgraded aquamarine-colored decoration, recorded music and bridal bouquet with matching boutonniere
- Minister for symbolic ceremony
- Semi-private dinner at one of our restaurants
- Wedding cake and sparkling wine toast
- Romantic room decoration on wedding night
- 10% discount for the couple on all spa treatments and spa gift
Book your Dominican Republic wedding at Riu Palace Macao >>
Secrets Cap Cana Resort & Spa
Secrets Cap Cana Resort & Spa is another adults-only luxury resort that’s situated in the exclusive gated community of Cap Cana in the Dominican Republic. Crystal clear, turquoise waters and the white sugar-sand stretch of Juanillo Beach beckon you at this truly romantic getaway.
This resort focuses on luxury and adult amenities. It has a casino, gourmet restaurants, multiple bars serving up endless top-shelf liquors, and plenty of nighttime activities. For an additional charge, you can even enjoy a round of golf—a rare amenity at all inclusive resorts!
Rooms at this resort range from a base-level suite with tropical views, a king bed, and not one, but two rain showers, to swim-out bungalows, Presidential Suites, rooms with private plunge pools, and the incredible Preferred Club Bungalow Presidential Suite Ocean Front.
Wedding in Paradise Package Cost – $1,299+ OR COMPLIMENTARY*
Wedding in Paradise Package Includes:
- Symbolic ceremony
- Wedding organization and personal touch of on-site wedding coordinator
- Preparation and ironing of couple’s wedding day attire
- Complimentary room for one member of the wedding couple the night before the wedding (based on availability and upon request)
- Bouquet(s) and/or boutonniere(s) for wedding couple
- Wedding cake and sparkling wine toast (for up to ten guests)
- Special turndown service the night of the wedding
- 15% off spa treatments (spa boutique purchases not included)
- Newlywed Package (Welcome letter, fresh fruit, bottle of sparkling wine, breakfast in bed with mimosas – reservations must be made in advance with concierge)
- Late checkout for the couple (based on availability and upon request)
- Free anniversary nights (stay a minimum of five paid nights over first anniversary date and receive two additional nights free, or stay four paid nights over first anniversary date and receive one additional night free)
- *This package is complimentary when booking at least 7 nights in the select room category or higher or if 5 rooms, any category, are booked for at least 3 nights
Book your Dominican Republic wedding at Secrets Cap Cana Resort & Spa >>
Sunscape Coco Punta Cana
Sunscape Coco Punta Cana is another all inclusive resort located in Punta Cana, on the stunning and popular Bavaro Beach. This brand new resort is inspired by the natural beauty that surrounds it and offers a true island paradise that’s perfect for starting your new life together with your future spouse.
This resort is larger than some of the resorts on this list, with just over 1,000 rooms. While it’s a great choice for couples celebrating their wedding or honeymoon, the resort welcomes families and kids as well. It’s just 5.9 miles from the Punta Cana International Airport, which means you’ll have just a short ride before you get to start enjoying your wedding vacation.
There are a variety of room types to choose from, including options that are only for adults and Family Suites. If you’ll be inviting kids to your wedding, they’ll love the Explorer’s Club for Kids, designed for kids ages 3 to 12 and the Core Zone Teens’ Club, designed for teens ages 13 to 17. There are also daily supervised activities on land and in the water.
Kids and adults alike will love the pristine white beaches and sparkling pools. When you need some adult time, enjoy the many all inclusive bars and the full-service spa and salon.
Wedding in Paradise Package Cost – $1,149+ or complimentary*
Wedding in Paradise Package Includes:
- Wedding organization and personal touch of on-site wedding coordinator
- Preparation and ironing of couple’s wedding day attire
- Symbolic ceremony
- Bouquet(s) and/or boutonniere(s) for wedding couple
- Wedding cake and sparkling wine toast (for up to ten guests)
- Complimentary room for one member of the wedding couple the night before the wedding (based on availability and upon request)
- Special turndown service the night of the wedding
- Late checkout for the couple (based on availability and upon request)
- 15% off spa treatments (spa boutique purchases not included)
- Newlywed Package (Welcome letter, fresh fruit, bottle of sparkling wine, breakfast in bed with mimosas – reservations must be made in advance with concierge)
- Free Anniversary Nights (stay a minimum of five paid nights over first anniversary date and receive two additional nights free, or stay four paid nights over first anniversary date and receive one additional night free)
- *This package is complimentary when booking at least 7 nights in the below room category or higher or if 5 rooms, any category, are booked for at least 3 nights.
Book your Dominican Republic wedding at Sunscape Coco Punta Cana >>
RELATED: Best Affordable Wedding Packages in the Dominican Republic
Majestic Elegance Punta Cana
Majestic Elegance Punta Cana is exactly what its name suggests—a tranquil, elegant, luxurious resort that seems to have been designed with weddings and honeymoons in mind! The resort is nestled on Bavaro Beach in Punta Cana, on stretches of white sand lined with palm trees. The resort offers a variety of ways to enjoy those beaches, including paddle boarding, kayaking, and snorkeling—and, of course, plenty of lounge chairs if you prefer a quiet afternoon nap, sunbathing, or reading on the beach.
The elegant touches of this resort extend into the rooms. Choose from options with en-suite jacuzzis or swim-up patios for some extra relaxation. Some rooms are designed for adults, while others are more family-oriented.
One unique feature of this resort is that guests get exchange privileges with sister hotels in the area. This means that you can visit the other resorts and enjoy their amenities for the day without having to pay extra. For an additional fee, you can also hit the greens at one of the nearby championship golf courses.
Free Wedding Package Cost – $Complimentary
Free Wedding Package Includes:
- This package is free when you book 15 or more rooms for 7 nights. Speak with your Certified Destination Wedding Specialist for more details.
- Experienced wedding planners to guide you before and during your wedding day
- Ceremony performed by Civil Judge, Catholic Priest, or Wedding Coordinator (based on type of package selected)
- Legal fees included for Civil Judge or Catholic Priest
- Ironing of the couple`s wedding attire
- Refreshments for the couple on the wedding day
- Sound system and translation of the ceremony, if needed
- Tropical bouquet and boutonniere for the wedding couple, a tropical flower table arrangement, and a bag of rose petals for the ceremony
- Sparkling wine for all wedding guests after the ceremony
- Beautiful wedding cake
- Non-private dinner in one of the restaurants for up to 60 guests
- Room upgrade, plus early check-in and late check-out for the couple (subject to availability)
- Special wristband for the wedding couple. Wedding couples staying in any of the Dominican Republic Majestic resorts have access to adjacent Majestic properties during their stay
- 10% discount on select spa beauty services for the wedding couple the day of the wedding
- Welcome selection of handcrafted sweets
- Romantic breakfast in your room
- Romantic candlelit dinner with sparkling wine for the couple
- Complimentary massage for the couple and use of the hydrotherapy area
- Basket of fruit and bottle of sparkling wine in your room
- Marriage certificate in Spanish for civil weddings
- Additional services are also available, Speak with your Certified Destination Wedding Specialist for more details.
- All taxes are included
Book your Dominican Republic wedding at Majestic Elegance Punta Cana >>
Sanctuary Cap Cana, a Luxury Collection Resort
Sancutary Cap Cana, a Luxury Collection Resort, is located in Cap Cana. This ultra-luxury, adults-only resort offers romance at every turn. From the chic lobby to the hand-blown glass chandeliers to the palm tree-lined walkways that wind their way through the resort before ending on beautiful white sand beaches, you’ll know that you’re in paradise from the moment that you arrive.
One of the big draws of this resort is the unique rooms. The resort has multiple sections, with each section featuring unique room designs and decor. In the Villa Collection section, the rooms feel like tropical bungalows, complete with weathered wood walls and touches of tan and beige. Stepping into the Colonial section will instantly bring to mind Spanish architecture, with arches and columns accented with marble floors and bright white walls and decor. The Castle section features modern, minimalist-designed rooms, with marble on the floors and walls and soft touches of bronze and gold.
The amenities at this resort include a golf course and spa available for additional fees, five restaurants and two bars, and some unique activities, like Spanish language classes, night tennis, bocce-ball, fishing, dance lessons, theme parties, and even a piano bar.
Majestic Intimate Elegance Package Cost – $2,249
Majestic Intimate Elegance Package Includes:
- Pre-planning and onsite services of a professional wedding specialist
- Access to online wedding planning tool
- Symbolic marriage ceremony and symbolic certificate
- Wedding Location
- Sparkling wine toast after the Ceremony
- Bouquets and/or boutonnieres for the couple made with white roses
- Wedding Palapa
- Wedding cake after the Ceremony (1 tier)
- Room decoration with flower petals and complimentary wine for the newlyweds
- Complimentary online wedding registry
- 10% discount for the couple and wedding guest in the purchase of top shelf liquor or special wine
- Ceremony table with white linen and garden chairs for guests
- Sound system for the Ceremony
- Complimentary Dinner reservation for up to 12 guests in one of the gourmet restaurants for wedding evening only.
- 1 Couple Massage (25 minute massage for the wedding couple)
- 1 Romantic dinner for the wedding couple with set menu
- Late checkout previously requested and confirmed by the property up to 3:00pm subject to availability
- Certain restrictions may apply. Please speak with your Certified Destination Wedding Specialist for more details.
Book your Dominican Republic wedding at Sanctuary Cap Cana, a Luxury Collection Resort >>
Dreams Flora Resort & Spa
Dreams Flora Resort & Spa is the final resort on our list of the best resorts for cheap weddings in the Dominican Republic, but this doesn’t mean that it has any less to offer than the others on this list! Located in Punta Cana, this resort is instantly recognizable by its many red-roofed buildings stretching across the larger resort, with jungles reaching to the edge of the resort on one side and the ocean stretching out endlessly on the other.
This 520-room resort is family friendly, with amenities and activities to entertain every member of your group, regardless of age. Adults will enjoy nighttime entertainment, scuba diving, dance lessons, Spanish classes, pickleball, a spa, and even golf or fishing for an additional fee. Families can enjoy sports like beach volleyball, basketball, kayaking, and snorkeling, while kids will love the water park and Teen Club.
When you aren’t relaxing on the beach, take a dip in the multiple pools located across the property. You won’t want to miss the infinity pool!
Eternal Love Package Cost – $4,099+
Eternal Love Package Includes:
- Service of judge or minister
- Semi-private rehearsal dinner for ten max
- Wedding organization and personal touch of on-site wedding coordinator
- Preparation and ironing of the couple’s wedding day attire
- Complimentary room for one member of the wedding couple the night before the wedding (Based on availability, will be confirmed upon arrival)
- Choice of 2 services for 1 newlywed or 1 service for each newlywed on the day of the ceremony: Hairstyling, Make-up application or Shave (facial hair)
- Bouquet(s) and/or boutonniere(s) for wedding couple
- Two boutonnieres and two corsages for wedding party
- Sound system with 1 speaker and 1 microphone for the ceremony
- Ceremony décor- 20 chairs with white covers, ceremonial table, and aisle runner)
- Wedding cake and sparkling wine (up to 20 guests)
- Private cocktail hour with hors d’oeuvres (Gold menu, 3 cold & 1 hot/ for up to 20 guests)
- Private dinner reception (Gold menu, up to 20 guests)
- One natural floral centerpiece for the sweetheart table
- One natural floral centerpiece for ceremonial table
- Live music Caribbean Trio (1 set, during cocktail hour)
- Special turn-down service night of the wedding
- 15% off all spa treatments (spa boutique purchases not included)
- Newlywed Package
- Welcome letter
- Fresh fruit
- Bottle of sparkling wine
- Breakfast in bed with Mimosas (Reservations must be made in advance with wedding coordinator)
- Late check-out for the couple (based on availability and upon request)
- 50 digital photos taken during the ceremony only and wedding album
- Edited video of ceremony only
- Choice of one couple’s spa treatment (options to be provided by the resort)
- Free Anniversary Nights (stay a minimum of five paid nights over first anniversary date and receive two additional nights free or stay four paid nights over first anniversary date and receive one additional night free)
Book your Dominican Republic wedding at Dreams Flora Resort & Spa >>
Start Planning Your Perfect Dominican Republic Wedding With Us Today!
There’s no shortage of reasons to book your wedding at an all inclusive resort in the Dominican Republic. To start, all inclusive resorts can help make your wedding experience stress-free. Everything that you need, from your room to get ready in to your venue to your reception, is located just steps away from one another. With your family and guests staying on site, no one has to worry about being late to your ceremony—or needing to drive home after an evening of celebrating with you!
The Dominican Republic offers some of the most incredible natural beauty in the Caribbean. White sand beaches, crystal-clear turquoise waters, lush rainforests, and swaying palm trees offer the perfect picturesque backdrop for exchanging your vows. You’ll feel as though your honeymoon has started from the moment you arrive, as you enjoy all inclusive food, drinks, amenities, and activities.
One big benefit of the Dominican Republic is the large variety of resorts that you can choose from. If you’re looking for a resort perfect for hosting cheap weddings in Dominican Republic, you’ll have plenty to choose from. But you’ll also have plenty to choose from if you decide to splurge!
The packages we’ve featured on this list are some of the best the DR has to offer. They offer a variety of options to customize your wedding experience. They also take the stress out of planning your big day by including everything you might need, from the venue to flowers to champagne to your reception location. That way, you can focus on enjoying yourself and on starting your new life together with your spouse. And when the wedding ceremony is over, you won’t need to go far to kick-start your honeymoon in paradise!
When it comes to planning your destination wedding, our Certified Destination Wedding Specialists are here to help couples every step of the way. To get a free quote and to start planning your wedding, all you have to do is fill out our simple online wedding planning form and we’ll take care of the rest!
Ready to start planning your destination wedding? Contact us today >>
