DOMINICAN REPUBLIC – THE IDYLLIC SETTING FOR THAT WEDDING AND HONEYMOON

Tropical weather, warm people and affordable luxuries make the Dominican Republic the perfect idyllic setting for a romantic wedding and honeymoon destination. With miles of beautiful palm-lined beaches as well as dramatic mountains and landscapes, the country is ideal for weddings and honeymoons alike, allowing newlyweds to kick off their shoes and unwind in the sun. Extravagant or intimate, exciting or relaxed, the country offers an immense variety of accommodations and options to satisfy every style and budget. The diversity of the country means couples can have a wedding in one place and then move to a different location for the honeymoon. So, for instance they could get married in the resort of Playa Dorado, on the north coast, and honeymoon at La Romana or Samána. With the introduction of the BA twice weekly flights starting from 20th October 2009, now is an even be better time to think about getting married and honeymooning in the Dominican Republic. Wedding checklist Each person getting married in the Dominican Republic needs: 1) Complete Original Full Birth Certificate or an Official Extract including parents´ names; and According to his/her situation: a) If never married: A Statutory Declaration, stamped by a Notary or Solicitor, declaring single marital status and eligibility to marry. b) If divorced: Decree Absolute and a Statutory Declaration, stamped by a Notary or Solicitor, declaring marital status and eligibility to marry. c) If widowed: Spouse’s Death Certificate, previous Marriage Certificate and a Statutory Declaration, stamped by a Notary or Solicitor, declaring marital status and eligibility to marry. 2) If a name has been changed by Deed Poll or if the person has been adopted, proof of this must be presented. 3) If the person is under 18 years old, parental consent is required in the form of an Affidavit stamped by a Notary or Solicitor • All documents must be legalised by the British Foreign and Commonwealth Office. • All documents must then be translated into Spanish. • Once translated, original documents and translations must be sent to the Dominican embassy to be legalised again. The Dominican Republic offers an array of fantastic locations for a wedding or honeymoon. Playa Dorada, on the country's North Coast, is the site of many resorts which offer beautiful settings for wedding ceremonies and impressive ballrooms for receptions. The quiet beaches of Bayahibe and La Romana on the Southeast Coast allow for a very private, romantic ceremony. On the easternmost tip of the country lies the tropical paradise of Punta Cana, a perfect wedding spot for the nature enthusiast. Accommodations range from extravagant resorts to quiet inns. The majority of hotels and resorts in the Dominican Republic offer special wedding packages for the convenience of their guests. Utilizing one of these packages takes the planning of this major event out of the hands of the couple, allowing them to take pleasure in the relaxing atmosphere before and after the ceremony. Professional services such as video recording, photography and music are available at extra costs. For further information on hotels and resorts in the Dominican Republic log onto http://www.godominicanrepublic.com/en/PlanningYourTrip/Hotels.htm For further information on the destination please contact: ESP: esp@esthersmith.biz or esp-bobby@hotmail.com Tel/fax: 01962 711239 – Mobile: 07768 901197 Website: www.godominicanrepublic.com About Dominican Republic: Rich in history, the Dominican Republic’s first tourist was Christopher Columbus in 1492. Since then, it has developed into a diverse and luxurious destination offering both Dominican Republic and European flavours to more than 220,000 British visitors each year. A leader in eco-tourism, the Dominican Republic created the world’s first Whale Sanctuary and has established protection zones for more than 20 percent of its land and coastal areas. The country boasts some of the world’s best golf courses and beaches, the largest marinas in the Caribbean and is a chosen escape for celebrities, couples and families. Visit the Dominican Republic Ministry of Tourism’s official Web site at: www.godominicanrepublic.com or call +44 (0)20 7242 7778.

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