| Have you ever considered having your dream | | | | likely going to have spectacular weather for most, if |
| wedding in the Dominican Republic? There are many | | | | not all of your stay. |
| important points to consider when planning your | | | | Sun tans and sun burns usually go hand-in-hand when |
| dream destination wedding, and in this article we will | | | | considering a destination wedding in the Dominican |
| discuss the points of most importance to our valued | | | | Republic or at any other beach location. You would |
| clients. | | | | prefer to have yourself, and your fiance looking |
| 1. Destination Wedding Location: Many people believe | | | | tanned, but not burnt. Same goes for all of the |
| that price is the most important point to consider | | | | beautiful people in your wedding party. You probably |
| when planning your dream destination wedding. While | | | | want your wedding photos to highlight your friends |
| price is important to most of us, picking a location | | | | and family looking natural and healthy as opposed to |
| that is close to the majority of your friends and | | | | some resemblance of a lobster. Get to your wedding |
| family is also important. Let's say for example that | | | | destination at least four or five days in advance, take |
| you and your immediate family are from the east | | | | in some sun each day, but do not over-do it. |
| coast of the United States, possibly New York or | | | | 4. Activities: You and your fiance probably have many |
| New Jersey. If you pick a location such as Hawaii or | | | | similar interests, and you want to have an amazing |
| even further, somewhere in Asia you are asking your | | | | time during your destination wedding. You probably |
| dearest family and friends to travel a long way. This | | | | also want Uncle Larry and Auntie Diane to have a |
| may have an impact on the loved ones who can | | | | great time however their interests may be |
| afford the extra time to attend your beautiful | | | | substantially different than yours, or those of your |
| wedding in paradise. The same goes for beautiful | | | | family and friends. Choosing a destination wedding |
| couples living on the west coast. A trip to Hawaii, | | | | location which offers a wide assortment of activities |
| Mexico or the Dominican Republic may be acceptable | | | | and day trips may be important to your loved ones |
| whereas a destination such as Fiji or Thailand may | | | | attending your special day. You may want to |
| not be. | | | | consider a wedding location offering a combination of |
| 2. Price: For most of us, price is a very important | | | | land activities (golf, hiking or sightseeing) and water |
| factor in picking your perfect destination wedding | | | | sports (like kite boarding, surfing and scuba diving) to |
| location. A wedding in Hawaii may be the equivalent in | | | | ensure all of your friends and family enjoy their time |
| price to a wedding in New York where as a wedding | | | | together. |
| in Thailand or the Dominican Republic may be 1/4 to 1 | | | | 5. Competency: Believe it or not finding competent |
| 10th of the cost. Please keep in mind that many of | | | | companies to work with in many developing countries |
| your friends and family have different budgets, and | | | | may be quite a challenge. From subtle cultural |
| selecting a location with varying types of | | | | differences to general work ethic differences, it is |
| accommodations may be important to ensure your | | | | important to plan your destination wedding with a |
| guests can afford to attend. | | | | competent team. Whether you choose an all-inclusive |
| 3. Weather: If you are planning a destination wedding | | | | style venue, or a private villa keep in mind that you |
| for your special day it is important to consider the | | | | are in a different country and everything works a |
| weather. Rain is the first important point when | | | | little differently. If possible try and work with |
| discussing the weather at your dream wedding | | | | companies who have representatives from your |
| location. Weddings in the Dominican Republic for | | | | culture and trust your gut-feeling. If something feels |
| example are best planned from Jan 21st to Dec 1st. | | | | wrong address it immediately. If you are fortunate |
| There are a few weeks from Dec 1st to Jan 20th | | | | and find a competent destination wedding company |
| here where it can rain every day for weeks. Yet if | | | | to plan your special day with, relax and enjoy your |
| you pick a date outside of these dates you are most | | | | time together. |