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Course · 3 × $49

The Dominican Republic Destination Wedding Plan

Planning a wedding in paradise shouldn’t feel like a second job. This course walks you step by step through saying “I do” in the Dominican Republic: the legal paperwork (including the Affidavit of Single Status, apostilles and translations), choosing a resort and handling its dr…

20 lessons5 modules

What you'll learn

Dominican Legal Paperwork and Apostille Protocols

01
  • Civil Registry Demystified: Legal vs Symbolic Ceremonies3 min
  • Document Authentication and The Hague Apostille Trail3 min
  • Sworn Translations and Filing Deadlines with the JCE3 min
  • Assembling Your Dominican Legal Document Dossier3 min

Venue Selection: All-Inclusive Resort vs Private Villa

02
  • Dissecting Resort Wedding Packages and Hidden Anchor Fees4 min
  • Private Beachfront Villa Logistics and Event Permits3 min
  • Rain Plans and Seasonal Microclimates Across the Island4 min
  • Scoring and Shortlisting Your Top 3 Dominican Venues4 min

Vetting Local Vendors and Contract Negotiations

03
  • Sourcing On-Island Creatives Beyond the Resort Preferred List3 min
  • Contracts, Deposits, and Currency Fluctuation Protection3 min
  • Floral Imports vs Native Dominican Flora and Decor Alternatives3 min
  • Drafting Your Vendor Inquiries and Negotiation Messages4 min

Guest Travel, Group Room Blocks, and Island Logistics

04
  • Managing Attrition Clauses and Hotel Group Room Contracts3 min
  • Airport Transfers and Solving Guest Arrival Friction3 min
  • Dominican Republic E-Ticket and Customs Requirements3 min
  • Writing Your Guest Pre-Travel Island Guide4 min

Day-Of Execution and Officiant Coordination

05
  • Rehearsals and Working with Dominican Civil Officiants4 min
  • Day-Of Timeline: Sunset Timing, Heat Management, and Sound4 min
  • Retrieving and Apostilling Your Final Marriage Certificate4 min
  • Building Your Hour-by-Hour Wedding Day Schedule3 min

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