Weddings in the Dominican Republic

As the second largest country in the Caribbean, the Dominican Republic is an ideal destination for weddings, honeymoons and romantic milestones. The country's magnificent nature, stunning beaches and world-class accommodation set the scene for your perfect wedding day. No wonder the Dominican Republic is rapidly becoming the top Caribbean choice for weddings.

For couples who dream of unique and fairytale like weddings, the Dominican Republic is a dream come true as it blends a tropical paradise with old-world charm and romance.

Here are our top venue picks:

Barcelo Bavaro Beach

Feel like you're in paradise in this hotel surrounded by topical palm trees and perfectly integrated with its surroundings. The Barceló Bávaro Beach is an Adults Only hotel offering a unique setting for your special day, with dreamlike gardens, turquoise sea, white sandy beach and a chapel.

Gran Bahía Príncipe Bávaro

The Gran Bahía Príncipe Bávaro is located on one of the most beautiful beaches in the Caribbean called Playa Bávaro - on the east coast of the Dominican Republic. Playa Bávaro beach is world-famous for its white sand, turquoise water and palm trees that burst in with their striking green colour, making it a perfect location for your wedding day.

Dreams La Romana

A classic beach location with breath-taking views and tropical surroundings, weddings at Dreams La Romana are unforgettable. Sun-kissed and secluded, time spent at this fantastic resort is time you will always treasure.

Malta Wedding Hot Spots

Couples who are looking to get married in Malta can choose everything from stunning beachside backdrops to outdoor weddings in the sun.

Here are four of my top hot spots for a wedding in Malta...

Villa Bologna

At Villa Bologna enjoy the historic Mediterranean garden, where centuries-old citrus orchards, majestic fountains and luscious lawns provide a perfect setting for one of Malta's finest baroque villas. A wedding here promises everything your heart desires – sprawling gardens that can be decorated and tailored to suit the requirements of your special day, a photogenic backdrop with historic architectural touches, and a back-up indoor option that ensures you'll enjoy peace of mind, whatever happens.

Hotel Phoenicia

The 5 star Hotel Phoenicia in Valletta is the first luxury hotel in Malta situated in 7.5 acres of beautiful gardens. With its year-round natural green lawn and surrounding blooms this is a dream venue. The garden gazebo overlooks the Bastion Pool, with its breath-taking views of Marsamxett Harbour and Valletta's medieval fortified walls. Alternatively, get married in the Green Lounge, an elegant indoor room, or for larger weddings the ballroom is available.

Hola Beach Club

The perfect setting for a beach wedding in Malta! Hola Beach Club is a truly unique summer getaway and relaxation venue, nestled in Marfa Bay, overlooking the Island of Comino. Here couples can have a 'sand between your toes' wedding overlooking the glistening Mediterranean Sea. The venue can be decorated with lanterns, torches and candles to give an intimate atmosphere, or if you are planning a larger event, why not book the whole venue for your exclusive use.

Limestone Heritage

Unique to the region, the Limestone Heritage Park & Gardens celebrates the Maltese Islands' distinct stone, as well as its intricate history dating back over 22,000,000 years. Tie the knot surrounded by unique culture, Mediterranean beauty and centuries of rich history. Here you will have the option to use some of the venue's unique facilities, including wall projections, fireworks, music and live entertainment.

To find out more on Malta Weddings click here

Tobago Weddings – The ‘Real Caribbean’

Laid back style, pristine beaches and friendly people, the beautiful island of Tobago is also known as the ‘unspoilt’ Caribbean. From luxurious villas to secluded natural beaches, Tobago has a wide selection of wedding locations. Here are some of our top picks:

Stonehaven Villas

The Villas at Stonehaven offer luxury within relaxed surroundings and stunning views over the sea. Unwind in one of the 14 spacious villas, carefully set out in tropical gardens and designed to ensure the privacy of each villa. Ceremony locations include private villa gardens for small intimate groups; poolside at the Clubhouse, or on the nearby beach for larger groups. Enjoy your reception in the Pavilion Clubhouse, an elegantly designed building that reflects the timeless charm of 18th century French, colonial design.

Magdalena Grand

Situated on 750 acres with miles of coastline to explore, the Magdalena Grand’s spacious surroundings mean that you will find seclusion throughout the resort. “Magdalena” was the original name of Tobago, derived from the name of one of Christopher Columbus’ ships, and the name pays homage to the island’s rich history, tradition, and people. The resort has a wide range of facilities and great wedding locations, perfect for your big day!

Coco Reef

Located on one of the best beaches on the island, this elegant hotel lies in its own beautiful gardens making you feel like you’ve stepped into Eden. Wedding ceremonies at Coco Reef can be conducted either in the tropical gardens or on the Crown Terrace where you have a panoramic view of the peaceful Caribbean Sea in the background.

To find out more on Tobago Weddings click here

Specialist Under The Spotlight... Charlotte on Jamaica

Our Jamaica Specialist, Charlotte gives her advice on unique wedding & honeymoon ideas in Jamaica...

Jamaica has moved from ONCE YOU KNOW, YOU GO, and come into a new light - with its logo - NOW THAT'S WHAT I CALL ALRIGHT, being especially true for weddings, as you can arrive on the island and get married within 48 hours, (with an express licence, no blood tests, or document translation fees, and the ceremony will be in English)

We have just booked a last minute May wedding, for a busy professional couple, who could only find a 7 day gap in both their schedules, and originally thought a European destination would be their only option, but were really looking for a beach wedding.  We arranged everything with the local resort coordinator so they can get married ASAP on the beach, and then spend a couple of days relaxing before returning back to the UK.

We had another couple who took their first trip there 4 years ago, as new boyfriend and girlfriend, then on their return a year later he proposed on the beach during a romantic private dinner.  They are now Mr and Mrs having just married in April on the same beach he proposed on, with 18 close family and local friends.

If you are looking for really unique wedding ideas, then Waterfall and River Weddings provide a picture perfect backdrop in places like: YS Falls, Reach Falls, Dunns River and Rose Hall.

For honeymoons, Half Moon is a beautiful hotel with what seems like deserted island endless beach, and superb luxury detailed villas and unique activities such as horseback riding and swimming with dolphins....

If you are looking for ultimate luxury then the over the water villas at Golden Eye are a must... The location is perfect for a quieter luxurious stay on the island.

Charlotte's Top Tips:

• Request a late afternoon/evening wedding time of 3-5pm as then your photos will have fantastic light and you will not be in the morning or mid-day sun.

• Make sure your wedding dress is loose fitting and as light as possible to avoid overheating on your special day, even in the evening 

• And before your wedding day  - don't sunbathe for longer than 15 mins at a time in the sun  - even with SPF50

For more information visit:

PerfectWeddingsAbroad.co.uk / PerfectHoneymoonsAbroad.co.uk 

Why Book With Perfect Weddings Abroad?

When it comes to Weddings Abroad there are many different options and choices available... So why book with us?

Part of the Celebration Travel Group, we are an 'award-winning' company with 4 British Travel Awards under our belts, voted for the last 4 years as the Best Specialist Weddings Abroad and Honeymoons Operator. 

Unlike high street travel agents or tour operators, we put your wedding first. We book and confirm the date of your wedding before booking your travel, as the wedding is the most important part. 

All our wedding packages include setting couples up with their own online profile system. From here you can message your dedicated wedding specialist and receive detailed proposals on different wedding venues.  Just some of the other things that come as standard with your wedding package include checking of your legal documents and your own in-resort wedding coordinator who will help assist with all your final arrangements. 

As we are members of ABTA, your money will sit in our ABTA trust account so whatever happens you are financially protected. However, if you were to book direct, you would be paying in the local currency and so paying into a bank account which is very much unknown. 

With hundreds of venues around the world to choose from and expert advice, you are sure to find your Perfect Wedding Abroad when you book with us!

For more information call us on Freephone 0808 168 1210 or speak to one of our Specialists.

Perfect Weddings Abroad Launches Miami Weddings

If you are looking for a U.S beach wedding, there couldn't be a better place than sun-kissed Miami in Florida. With year round sunshine, pristine beaches and a glitzy nightlife unlike no other, Miami provides the perfect backdrop for your Wedding Abroad.

Here are some of our top picks for your Perfect Wedding Location:

South Pointe Miami Beach

South Pointe is a park on Miami Beach with access to the beach but also much more. Rock formations in order to break the waves are a magnificent area for stunning photography and make a great wedding venue.

Lummus Park

Lummus Park in South Beach is known as one of the most popular destinations in Miami and a must-see. Also part of the Deco District, it has been the backdrop for many  TV and film scenes. The beach itself has crystal clear waters and is surrounded by tall tropical palm trees.

Cocoa Beach

Cocoa Beach is a stunning setting for your Florida beach wedding with wide beautiful beaches, old wooden lifeguard stands and grassy dunes that make for great a photography backdrop.

Key Biscayne

Key Biscayne is a picturesque blend of low-key local flavour and a relaxed tourist destination. It's the perfect place to unwind, relax and connect with one of Miami's natural beauty. Small boutiques and fresh seafood restaurants are all over the small island of Key Biscayne.

Fort Lauderdale Beach

The historic tropical paradise of Fort Lauderdale Beach has everything you can dream of; pristine beach, warm sand, and blue ocean waves to make the perfect location for your wedding abroad.

Villa Vizcaya

Named after one of the most captivating shorelines on the Spanish coast, Vizcaya Museum & Gardens captures jaw-dropping European extravagance in an enchanting American context.

Flights from London to Miami and our Confetti Wedding Package from just £1,815 per couple. Excluding accommodation.

Add on an Eastern Caribbean Cruise with Norwegian Cruise Line from £1,778 per couple for 7 nights from/to Miami.

For more information visit our Florida Page 

Or call us on Freephone 0808 168 1210

Feel The Love in Cyprus

Get married on the 'Island of Love' - Cyprus. One of our most popular wedding locations in the world. This island has some amazing wedding venues and locations, ideal for an overseas wedding.

Here are two of our top picks:

Alexander The Great, Paphos

The Alexander the Great Beach Hotel in Paphos, on the south western coast of Cyprus, is a luxurious hotel directly overlooking a ‘Blue Flag’ sandy beach. Built on an archaeological site dating back to 2000 BC, it is only a few minutes walk from the picturesque harbour and the centre of the prime resort of Paphos.

A romantic bridge over a small man made lake with waterfall surrounded by tropical gardens leads to the private and exclusive unity terrace, perfect for hosting an intimate wedding celebration. With direct views of the enchanting Paphos sunset, this venue creates the ultimate romantic atmosphere.

Elias Beach, Limassol 

This all-inclusive hotel is blessed with a wonderful wedding pier, ideal for a private wedding ceremony. You can then have your cocktail reception on the pier before moving on the to the private Blue Paradise Beach Bar for your evening dinner reception, which is booked for your wedding partys' exclusive use.

The Elias Beach Hotel is ideal if you have a large wedding party and you'd all like to stay together and enjoy an all-inclusive stay on your wedding holiday.

Exclusive Offer

We are currently offering FREE Love Lights or Mr & Mrs Lights for couples who book their Wedding at the Alexander The Great or Elias Beach for April or October 2016 by the end of August this year.

Offer valid only for the Unity Terrace at the Alexander the Great or the Sunset Pier at the Elias Beach.

For more information speak to your Specialist or call us on 0808 168 1210