Planning on becoming one of those happy Dominican brides? Here are our top tips to help ensure your wonderful Caribbean wedding is the start of a marvelous marriage and a few thoughts and words of advice to help ensure things run smoothly.
First of all - Settle in, Relax and Enjoy the Difference
So, you are planning to make that all-important transition into married bliss by becoming one of the select number of perfect Dominican brides. We can hardly think of anywhere better for your dream than the ‘Caribbean’s best kept secret’ . But remember that possibly for the first time, you will be in quite different cultural surroundings from those you are accustomed to. No matter how much you plan ahead, being miles away from home and in a new and different environment can add to what is evidently bound to be a stressful time.
You should always allow yourself enough time in resort prior to your Caribbean wedding ceremony to ensure that your special day progresses as smoothly as possible. The hotels ‘wedding’ arranger will likely be highly trained and experienced in ensuring all Dominican brides have the perfect day, but even so, you need to have time to allow yourself and your party to get to know your way around your chosen venue; get accustomed to the surroundings and begin to soak up some of the local atmosphere.
Things to consider in making wedding arrangements
As long as you remember to relax and not get too worked up about small things, but accept that whatever happens... “It’s all good”...you will be ready to enjoy your Caribbean wedding on what is sure to be an unforgettably romantic day for all Dominican brides and their grooms! However, to smooth the path to happy matrimony, we list below a few things you may want to consider, and prepare for, in order to help to ensure your wedding in the Dominican Republic involves only the one ‘hitch’ it is supposed to :-D:
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And to round this page off for now... a few more points about the important ‘official’ paperwork, related to your Caribbean wedding, that you will want to know about:
Obtaining Your Marriage Certificate
When you marry in the DR at a hotel, you will receive a written confirmation that the marriage has taken place. It is then necessary to contact the local Justice of the Peace in order to obtain a legal and valid marriage certificate. This is the certificate that will be recognized wherever you live as a confirmation that a legal marriage has taken place.
You should, however, consider approaching the appropriate consulate in the Dominican Republic to have the certificate validated. This will make obtaining visas in a new name, if relevant, much easier for the affected partner (usually, even these days, the wife, of course). Sometimes this whole process can be arranged by, and/or may be included in the ‘Caribbean Wedding Package’ that you purchase. However, you are advised to check out what is included, and whether or not these arrangements can be made at an extra cost when making your booking.
It can easily take at least a month for all the paperwork to be completed and for you to receive your validated certificate.
Be sure to check our our Dominican wedding venue ideas on our other page at: DR Wedding Venues
Well...it only remains to say - "Congratulations"...have a truly wonderful wedding in the Dominican Republic and most of all "enjoy your happy day!" as one of those very special Dominican brides,
With best wishes from VtDR
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