Unforgettable Caribbean Destination Weddings
Caribbean destination weddings are all about relaxing and enjoying life in a lush, tropical paradise. Barceló's All Inclusive resorts will reduce the stress and pressure from the planning of your special day, allowing you to savor the moment and truly experience your wedding. Just the same, questions of etiquette and legality arise in any wedding ceremony and destination weddings are no different. Below are some of the questions that couples and guests frequently ask.
Registration is paramount if you are having a destination wedding so that guests don't have to worry about transporting a gift to the ceremony. It is considered good etiquette to have someone close to the couple let guests know to send gifts to the couple's home and only to bring gifts of money or gift certificates to the destination.
If you can afford to, paying for the travel of all of your guests is a grand expression of your desire to have them with you on this day. Most of us, however, cannot reasonably afford such a nice gift. It is considered proper etiquette for the couple and their families to pay for the ceremony, reception and any other required events. If covering the extended families’ vacation is not in your budget, covering some of the accommodation expenses is a wonderful gesture as well. With the added bonus of our All Inclusive resorts, there should be very few, if any, extra costs for your guests.
Destination wedding etiquette should be just like any other wedding for your guests. Proper etiquette is to expect guests to cover all travel and accommodation expenses. Other expenses guests should be prepared for include entertainment and additional options, although with our Dominican Republic All Inclusive resorts, extra expenses should be minimal.
Please note that the bride and groom should plan to arrive at their destination at least 3 workdays in advance for last-minute preparations. For the most up-to-date information on Dominican Republic marriage requirements, check with the U.S. Embassy at http://www.usemb.gov.do/Consular/ACS/marriagelegal.htm
Dominican Republic Marriage License Laws:
- Valid Passports for the couple and any foreign witnesses
- Two witnesses (not family members) need to be present (with valid photo I.D.)
- Parties must be at least 18 years of age
- First, middle and last names must show up identically in all of the following documents: passport, affidavit declaration, and birth certificate
- Documents must be translated into Spanish by the Dominican Consulate or Embassy in the couple‘s home country
Identification needed for a Dominican Republic Marriage license:
- Affidavit stating the marriage status
- Original copies and photocopies of birth certificates, adoption certificates (if applicable) and name deeds (if applicable)
- Original and photo copies of the decree absolute of the court if divorced. Bride must be divorced for a minimum of 10 months
- Original and photocopies of death certificates (if applicable)
