5 reasons to have a destination wedding

5 reasons to have a destination wedding

With so many stunning locations around the world to get married, it is no easy feat to decide on the location that’s perfect for your wedding day. If you’ve always dreamed of getting married in a tropical paradise with white sandy beaches and turquoise blue waters – look no further than the Dominican Republic. 

Only a short 4-hour plane ride from the East Coast of America, the Dominican Republic has long been a popular destination for couples looking to wed overseas that’s not too far from home. The short flight means that it’s not overly difficult for family and friends to attend their wedding and most can do it within a day’s trip. 

Another great thing about the Dominican Republic is the amount of activities that are available for you and your guests once you arrive. From beach hopping to snorkelling, hikes, bike riding, boating and so much more – you’re not only inviting your nearest and dearest to your wedding you’re also inviting them on a love-filled holiday and adventure.

If you are in the process of planning your wedding and looking for a luxury destination wedding location, the Dominican Republic has so much to offer – just keep reading to find out more.

World renowned beautiful beaches

The Dominican Republic is world renowned for its stunning coastline and white sandy beaches. With lovely warm-weather all year round you will be able to soak in the sun, sand and salt water whichever month you visit. One tough thing about planning a destination wedding is understanding or being able to predict the climate in another country. However, when you plan a destination wedding in the Dominican Republic you are assured to have perfect weather all year round. This makes it the perfect destination for an outdoor ceremony or outdoor reception as there’s no fear of rain and needing a backup or “Plan B” option. Most couples who plan their wedding at Punta Cana Weddings at Huracan Cafe will choose to have their ceremony on the waterfront and take advantage of the stunning natural scenery.

Excellent wedding venues and accommodation

The wedding venues in Punta Cana are made for destination weddings. This means that they are all inclusive of things like ceremony, reception, food, drinks, entertainment, styling and much more. This means that once you are there – you can settle in and enjoy your wedding weekend without the hassle of having to travel between places. At Punta Cana Weddings at Huracan Cafe, the bride is treated to an exclusive bridal retreat that is available from the morning of the wedding for her and her bridesmaids and family to get ready. Taking the stress from travelling away from your wedding morning is one of the smartest decisions you can make. 

Perfect photography opportunities

The Dominican Republic has an abundance of locations to choose from when it comes to your wedding photos. Punta Cana Weddings at Huracan Cafe boasts stunning natural surrounds and one of the best outlooks in the Caribbean. Your photographer will be spoilt for choice when it comes to selecting areas that will look the best for your wedding photos. We always recommend that our couples take at least 30 minutes for their couple portraits as it’s a perfect way to spend a one-on-one intimate moment together – away from the festivities and really let it soak in that you just got married. If you are looking for a wedding photographer at Punta Cana Weddings at Huracan Cafe, we are more than happy to provide you with a list of recommendations. 

Activities perfect for wedding guests

By having a wedding in the Dominican Republic, you are offering your guests a variety of things to do. As it’s a wedding destination location – we find that many of our couples will make a holiday or long-weekend out of their wedding. Their guests love the extended opportunity to celebrate their love while also enjoying an array of outdoor activities and attractions. There’s mountain hikes, waterfalls, river rafting, dune buggy rocks, zip lining or rock climbing to choose from. While also offering slower pace activities such as hanging out by the beach, pursuing the museum’s, hot air ballooning or even just enjoying a delicious meal and cocktail at one of the local restaurants. There really is something for everyone in the Dominican Republic. 

Ease of travel for wedding guests with plenty of accommodation options

It’s hard to go past the ease of travel to the Dominican Republic. For those travelling from America or Canada the plane ride can be as short as 4-hours. Travelling in the Dominican Republic is really easy and traffic is limited. This means your guests don’t have to spend days in transit or worry about connecting flights. With the recent boom in tourism in the Caribbean, there’s plenty of accommodation options for all budgets – with a lot of them offering inclusive packages so you really don’t have to go far from your resort (if you don’t want to!) At Punta Cana Weddings at Huracan Cafe, we can help organise your travel itineraries for the wedding and provide recommendations for accommodations nearby. 

For all luxury destination wedding enquiries, you can contact Punta Cana Weddings by Natalia Roldan at Huracan Cafe here. To learn more about destination weddings in Punta Cana and to see real weddings that have recently taken place, visit our website here.