Marriage Requirements
For marriage, couples planning Punta Cana weddings must present an original passport, copy and translation of original birth certificates, and sworn declaration before a notary public. Divorce and death decrees are also required if applicable. Check with your Certified Destination Wedding Specialist for more details regarding destination weddings in Punta Cana.
Travel Information
Travel Documents
To have a Punta Cana wedding, non-residents are required to have passports and tourist cards upon entry into the Dominican Republic. If you are a citizen of the US, visit travel.state.gov for more information on travel documents needed. For Canadian travelers, visit travel.gc.ca for relevant travel information.
Language
Spanish is the official language of the Dominican Republic, though English is widely spoken and understood.
Currency and Tipping
The Dominican peso is the currency of the Dominican Republic, but US dollars are often widely accepted in resort areas.
Climate & Beaches
Climate
Punta Cana weather is tropical and humid with year round sunshine. The temperature is steady around 86 degrees F, with colder temperatures from November to April and warmer temperatures in summer months. Historically most hurricane activity in the Dominican Republic's part of the Caribbean has taken place in the months of August and September.
Beaches
Isla Catalina has beautiful, secluded beaches and eco tours through the underwater shipwreck museums. Macao beach is another local favorite, with ideal waves for surfing and kite boarding, and Bavaro Beach has beautiful, reef-protected surf.
Activities & Attractions
Activities
Aside from its many beaches like Marcao and Bavaro Beach, there are a number of activities nearby to make a destination wedding in Punta Cana fun and exciting. Hoyo Azul, a chilly, neon-blue lagoon has visitors diving 65 meter cliffs on hot days. Punta Cana is the Caribbean’s golf mecca, with celebrity-designed gems like Punta Espada and La Cana nestled along gorgeous beaches. For nature lovers, The Indigenous Eyes Ecological Park snakes along rivers, with guided tours to help you spot over 500 species of exotic plants and wildlife.
Nightlife
At night, merengue and salsa music fills the air and keeps travelers on their feet.