This island paradise, sandwiched between Jamaica and Puerto Rico, offers the ambiance of its more visited neighbors in an affordable, low-key setting. The sheer variety of locales is one of the major draws here, where everything from idyllic beaches and waterfalls, to tropical rainforest and the highest mountains in the Caribbean keep you interested. The prices, of course, go up in the winter months, but in the Dominican Republic, you can often snag a balmy setting for a lower price than on other isles.
Wedding Requirements There is no waiting period or residency requirement to marry in the Dominican Republic. You do, however, need to write the American Consulate in Santo Domingo prior to your wedding date to ask permission to marry in a civil ceremony. It is recommended that you start this process early (a few months before the wedding date) because the required documents, including original copies of your birth certificates and a Single Status Affidavit, must be translated into Spanish. You can do this at the closest Dominican Consulate in the U.S., which can also legalize your Single Status Affidavit (this takes about 2-3 days). Your documents can be sent by mail if you include a pre-paid envelope for their return. When you arrive for the ceremony, you will also need a valid passport with your latest entry stamp and two witnesses with photo identification. For more info, visit godominicanrepublic.com.
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