Santo Domingo is one of the most coveted destination places for all, that is why planning weddings in Santo Domingo is one of the most complex planning, due to the various options that this Caribbean place offers you. 

To plan weddings in Santo Domingo, you will need the help of a wedding planner to support you with the entire process, the search, and the final choice of your wedding.

How much is spent on a wedding in the Dominican Republic?

The costs of a wedding in the Dominican Republic vary depending on the type and size of the event you want to have. That is why there is no specific figure for a wedding, each couple dreams of something different, therefore the budget is according to what they want. 

Nevertheless, to take an average, a wedding with a maximum of 50 guests could cost around RD$130,000. Now, if you want a much larger wedding and a larger number of guests, the cost can be RD$500,000.

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What is the budget for a wedding?

To create a wedding budget, it is necessary to reach an agreement with your wedding planner through a contract. Of how much the estimated amount will be according to what you require for the ceremony and celebration of your special day.

Defining your wedding budget is the most essential step before the preparations. To prepare it, you must take into account the following aspects:

1. Guest list (depending on the number of people, your budget will be defined).

2. The place of the ceremony and reception.

3. The design and decoration of the wedding.

4. The banquet or buffet.

5. The wardrobe of the bride and groom.

6. The special celebration cake.

7. The photographer.

8. Some unforeseen.

What happens at a wedding reception?

The wedding reception takes place after the marriage ceremony, where the bride and groom celebrate their union with the guests. This event is celebrated under the culture and traditions of the couple and their family, such as: cutting the wedding cake, the dance of the bride and groom for the first time presented as spouses, and where the bride's bouquet is thrown to the single guests.

First of all, usually after the ceremony, the bride, and groom take advantage of the moment to take their souvenir photos, while the guests are received with welcome cocktails. On most occasions, after receiving the bride and groom at the reception, it is time to say the speeches and the toast. 

The speech is delivered by the best man of the wedding, and can also be the parents of the bride and groom. The buffet is another important point, a starter, main course, and finally dessert are served, while the guests continue to enjoy good music. 

The cutting of the cake announces the end of the reception, the bride, and groom cut their wedding cake together, and then the distribution takes place. Finally, the departure of the newlyweds occurs, as they are the first to leave the reception.

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How long does it take to plan a wedding in the Dominican Republic?

The time it takes to plan a wedding in the Dominican Republic will really depend on the magnitude of the event. Normally, planning a wedding takes around 10 months to 1 year.

However, the main aspects that influence the planning of a wedding and the time it takes to do it are: the budget, the availability of the reception venue, the appointment with the official registry to carry out the civil ceremony, now if you also want a church wedding, it also influences the date that is available.

Also, the party, the food, the music, agreeing with the suppliers, all this takes considerable time if you are looking forward to a medium or large wedding.