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The Dominican Republic is an amazing country. Beautiful landscapes, clean beaches, warm waters of the sea and ocean attract romantics here. Therefore, there is no better place to hold a wedding ceremony.

A wedding is an important event in the life of every person. The newlyweds want to make it unforgettable. For this reason, more and more often they choose to hold a ceremony in some exotic country instead of a magnificent celebration in their homeland. Often the choice falls on the Dominican Republic, where nature itself helps create a romantic mood.

A big plus is the opportunity to get great photos that will decorate the first pages of the family album. So, a wedding ceremony in the Dominican Republic: what do you need to know about the features of its holding to make the event truly memorable for a lifetime? Read more about this at ToursDominicana.

What kind of ceremony can be held?

Beautiful ceremony
Everything depends on the wishes of the guests of the republic. Employees involved in organizing such holidays will perform both a symbolic and an official ceremony equally well. What are their differences?

The wedding is symbolic. It is carried out in cases where the newlyweds have already celebrated a joyful event, and now want to relive the tender moments in the tropics once again. Another option is for the couple to celebrate their wedding anniversary while vacationing in the Dominican Republic. In both the first and second cases, the main thing will be a photo shoot: newlyweds or happy spouses on the seashore or ocean, against the backdrop of palm or coconut groves.
The wedding is official. The event is more serious, since the marriage registration procedure itself will be carried out in another country. In order for everything to go according to plan, it is necessary to prepare all the necessary documents in advance and coordinate the ceremony with the Dominican side.

Does the Commonwealth of Dominica have any unique advantages?

The first thing that distinguishes this jurisdiction from some other Caribbean countries is political and economic stability, and therefore the comfort and safety of living on its territory.
In other words, you can safely consider Dominica as a full-fledged “alternate airfield”, where it will be convenient to wait out economic or political troubles at home. The second difference is the extremely soft tax regime for individuals and foreign companies registered on the island. Tax residents of this state do not pay 7 basic taxes, including property taxes, capital gains and stamp duty.

Features of an official wedding

An incredible wedding ceremony
You need to take care of registering a marriage in the Dominican Republic even before leaving your home country. The event requires the preparation of a package of documents. It includes:

Copies of the birth certificates of the potential bride and groom.
Confirmation that the man and woman do not have a family in their home country.
If necessary, a certificate of divorce, change of surname, death of a former spouse, etc.

All documents must be certified by a notary, then translated into Spanish and legalized (apostilled) by the Ministry of Justice in your home country. You must have scanned copies of the listed documents and passports with you in the Dominican Republic. The documents themselves are transferred to the agency, which will prepare and conduct the wedding.

FAQ

How much do agency services for organizing an official wedding in the Dominican Republic cost?

The cost of agency services is about $1,100.

You need to conclude an agreement with the agency in advance, since an important part of the ceremony is the registration of marriage in the Dominican Republic registry office. The agency will take over the work of agreeing on the date of the ceremony and submitting documents.

To have a wedding in the Dominican Republic at the highest level, you must pay for the following services:

a beauty salon that the bride will visit before the ceremony;
video and photography - well, how can you do without them in such a place;
musicians, etc.

The ceremony can be held at a hotel, on the beach, on a picturesque island - there are many options. This naturally entails additional expenses.

Images of the bride and groom

Since our wedding is in the Dominican Republic, a dress for such a tropical country should not be too lush and heavy.

The image of a sea fairy mermaid will suit the bride; fluffy or carelessly collected curls, a long silk dress in the Greek style, nude makeup, open sandals will make her feel light and at ease!

And the groom can easily do without a traditional suit by wearing comfortable linen trousers and a light shirt. Enjoy freedom and sea air, forget about rules and restrictions - after all, you are in the most heavenly corner of the globe.

The second more extravagant option is bright tropical outfits. A short skirt, feathers, exotic flowers in her hair will create the image of a savage girl from the southern island. In this case, the groom should wear colorful shorts and a bright shirt. These looks are perfect for a tropical themed wedding!

Carrying out the ceremony at the hotel

Wedding in a hotel
Many hotel complexes offer a similar service, since there are always a lot of tourists who want to celebrate a wedding in the Dominican Republic. This option has both pros and cons.

The main advantage is that you don’t have to go anywhere. Some hotel complexes offer the service for free. However, there are many more disadvantages:

In this case, the wedding arch is located on the hotel beach. This means that there will be a lot of onlookers around, many of whom do not hesitate to approach the newlyweds and take photographs of what is happening as a souvenir.
It will not be possible to be in solitude during the ceremony, since there are always a lot of vacationers on the beach.
Additional services, such as photography and videography, will cost more than outside the hotel. At the same time, inviting your photographer is also not an option. You have to pay a lot for this – around $1000. The situation is similar with all other specialists.
Decorators are not allowed into the hotel complex, so you will have to be content with the decoration that the hotel offers. And it, unfortunately, leaves much to be desired.

If you really don’t want to leave the hotel during check-in and there is a specialist who will provide the necessary services, for example, a photographer, you can introduce him as a friend and place him in the hotel in that capacity. Accommodation will definitely be much cheaper.

Who can be included in the application for Dominican citizenship?

In connection with the crisis that erupted due to the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, the authorities of this country significantly relaxed the conditions for including relatives in the application of participants in the Dominica investment citizenship program.

Spouse, financially dependent children under 30 years of age and dependent parents over 55 years of age now include:

brothers and sisters of the main applicant or his spouse over 18 years of age, provided that they are not married and have no children;
newly-made spouses of adult financially dependent children of the main applicant and his wife, as well as all newborns born in this marriage.

As you probably already guessed, all these measures were introduced in order to increase budget revenues through additional administrative fees and security checks for new adult family members.

Carrying out the ceremony outside the hotel

Here, too, not everything is so simple. It will not be possible to prepare a wedding on your own due to the time difference and the huge distance. There is only one way out - to hire specialists who will think through everything down to the smallest detail, including transfer.

There are many wedding agencies providing similar services in the Dominican Republic, and there is plenty to choose from. Nevertheless, the issue must be approached responsibly. Before concluding an agreement, you must:

read reviews about the agency on the Internet;
communicate with the coordinator and find out all your questions;
evaluate the communication style of the agency representative, his competence in this area;
discuss every detail, including the cost of all services.

Together with the coordinator, you can visually imagine the future ceremony:

it will take place in a deserted place, for example, on a wild white sand beach, or in a city;
how long does it take to get to the place: quite a long boat ride or drive in less than an hour;
arrange a romantic dinner for two somewhere in a secluded place or in a restaurant with guests.

FAQ

What are the most popular wedding venues in the Dominican Republic?

Most often, tourists prefer to organize ceremonies on the island of Saona, on the beaches of Cabeza de Torro, Bavaro, Juanillo, as well as in the Cap Cana hotel complex.

It is important to consider the following details:

Is it possible to hide in the shade;
is there somewhere to change clothes and clean up;
Is there anything that will interfere with the photo shoot? In this case, we are often talking about algae that floats to the shore.

If you take into account all these nuances, nothing will definitely interfere with holding a luxurious ceremony.

Themed celebration

Want to have a themed wedding? No problem! Wedding agencies will offer you a choice of:

Wedding in a nautical style. Ideal for the beach! White and blue decorations for the arch, steering wheel and seashells will help create the right atmosphere. You will feel like real captains setting off on a long journey!
Shabby chic style wedding. Here it is possible to mix different eras and scenery to create the desired mood. Combine shabby and artificially aged decorative elements with the most exquisite jewelry - create your own unique style!
Wedding in Tiffany style. This option is suitable for lovers of luxury. More crystal and diamonds, pink champagne and chocolate as a treat, and of course, a lot of snow-white flowers! Sophistication and chic are the motto of such a wedding.
Tropical style wedding. For people who are tired of the bustle of the city and dream of a riot of colors, this wedding is perfect! The ocean shore and palm trees will serve as beautiful backdrops, and bright tropical flowers will add the finishing touches.
Fruit wedding. Where else to celebrate such a celebration if not in a tropical country rich in fruits! Decorate your celebration with sliced apples, oranges, peaches or watermelon - you will have an incredibly bright “vitamin” wedding!
Country style wedding. Add simplicity and comfort to the interior - chintz ribbons, bamboo chairs, wildflowers. Nothing flashy or luxurious - everything is natural and as simple as possible.

Wedding on Saone

Beautiful ceremony in Saona
This island is very often chosen for a wedding ceremony. The main difficulty that arises is the road. The island can be reached by yacht or boat. Here are some tips on how to properly organize a wedding in Saona:

If possible, it is better to book a yacht - it has a cabin. In this case, you won’t have to worry that bad weather will catch you on the way or that the bride’s hair will become disheveled.
If you have to travel by boat, you need to sit down so that splashes of water do not get on your face - your makeup will smudge. Optimally, with your back in the direction of travel.
If your budget allows, you need to order a separate boat for the event organizers and the necessary decor. There are at least three advantages: you won’t have to crowd; the organizers will go to the island earlier and arrange everything for the arrival of the bride and groom; It will be possible to leave Saona without waiting for all the decorations to be removed. Only a photographer and a videographer will sail in the boat with the newlyweds.

Immediately upon arrival on the island, you can change into your outfits and begin the ceremony. And it’s better to leave it at the moment while all the decorations are still in place.

History of the Citizenship by Investment Program in Dominica

The government program for granting citizenship in exchange for investment first started in Dominica back in 1993. It took on its modern appearance in 2015, after the island’s infrastructure was badly damaged by tropical hurricane Erica. Since then, the conditions for the event have only become softer, since there are at least 4 more countries in the region that are ready to issue a passport for injections into the economy. This raises another logical question - why should you choose a Dominica passport? Let's take a closer look at the advantages of investing in the economy of this country.

What a photo shoot could be like

Choose a photographer yourself or use the services recommended by the coordinator - it depends on the conditions set by the wedding agency. But even if you are not allowed to invite a third-party master, you need to familiarize yourself with the work of all the photographers working in the agency and clarify who exactly will be photographing the ceremony. This way it will be clear from the very beginning what results should be expected.

You can hire an outside photographer:

through an agency - some of them not only allow you to invite a specialist, but also provide the work of masters with whom they often collaborate;
independently - look at the work of photographers on specialized sites.

In the second case, you must definitely review the package of services offered by the agency and make sure that a photo shoot is excluded from it.

If you don’t have the desire or funds to organize a magnificent celebration, you can limit yourself to a photo shoot. This option is common in the Dominican Republic, and therefore finding a specialist with the appropriate decorations will not be difficult. Of course, in this case the event will hardly be called a wedding due to the absence of its main elements, but the pictures will turn out excellent.

Photographer's choice

Some organizers only provide photographers included in their package and do not collaborate with others.

If this is your option, then ask to see photographs of the exact photographer who will be photographing you. Because, let’s say, you may like the photographic work of one photographer in the organizer’s portfolio, but in fact another one will shoot you. So it’s better to clarify this point in advance.

There are organizers who collaborate with various Dominican photographers and will be happy to provide you with links to their work. In addition, you can find the photographer you like and indicate to the organizers that this is the photographer you want for your ceremony.

In this case, the organizer will recalculate the cost of the package depending on which photographer you have chosen.

Where and how to find a photographer yourself?

This can be done, for example, on various specialized sites: such as mywed.

Choose the one whose work you like the most, and then be sure to read reviews about this photographer.

If you really want a wedding ceremony in the Dominican Republic, but your budget does not allow you to hold it, then be sure to consider the option of holding a wedding photo shoot with decorations, which some organizers, including our company, are now offering.

This service will be much cheaper than a wedding, but more expensive than a regular photo shoot. Please note that in this option the decor is usually more modest and simpler than with a full ceremony, and there will not be such elements as

Master of Ceremonies
Champagne
Certificate
Sand ceremony

That is, it will be a photo shoot in the selected location, where the organizers will install the scenery.

How to choose the right date for the ceremony

Wedding ceremony on the coast
It would seem that the issue does not require special attention, but in the case of a trip to another country, this is a rather important moment. Several factors should be taken into account that may make adjustments to plans:

Difference in time.
FAQ
What is the time difference between Russia and the Dominican Republic?
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Weather. On the coasts of the Caribbean and the Atlantic Ocean it is unpredictable, and therefore it is impossible to predict on what day the sun will shine and when it will pour torrential rain. For this reason, it is necessary to discuss in advance with agency representatives the possibility of postponing the holiday and determine a second date.
The effect of the Dominican sun on the body and skin. Very often, people who find themselves on the seashore in a hot country get sunburned literally on the first or second day. To prevent this from happening, you need to take measures: visit the beach immediately after arrival only in the morning and evening hours.
Number of people on the beach. If the ceremony is planned there, it is necessary to take into account that there will definitely be more vacationers on weekends.

The best option is to schedule the celebration around the fourth day of your stay in the Dominican Republic. This time is usually enough for a person to adapt to new conditions. And definitely don’t plan a wedding on the last day of your stay in the republic. If something goes wrong, there will be no way to fix it.

As for the possible postponement of the ceremony, this also has its own nuances. Here are just a few points:

If the possibility of transfer was not discussed in advance, the agency will issue penalties. The same applies to cases where the ceremony is postponed for an unexcusable reason. Why is quite clear: preparation requires time and financial investment. And if the first one is even easier, then, for example, flowers (bridal bouquet, decorations, etc.) will become unusable in a day.
Penalties are usually not imposed in the event of illness of the bride or groom, bad weather (rain, prolonged rain, etc.).
The specialists participating in the event may be busy with another event on the day to which the wedding is postponed. This means that the finished script will have to be redrawn on the fly.

Thinking through every step to the smallest detail is a guarantee that everything will go according to plan.

Why does Dominica's passport program attract foreign investors?

Let's look at the main benefits of the Dominican investment attraction program:

Low threshold for participation: one investor needs $100,000 to contribute to the government's Economic Diversification Fund or $200,000 to purchase an approved property on the island.
You can sell the share in the resort complex purchased as an investment after the 3 years of ownership provided by law.
Dominica Investment Citizenship applications now allow not only spouses, children and parents, but also unmarried siblings and spouses of financially dependent adult children.
Citizenship is granted for life, and the passport can be renewed every 10 years.
The entire procedure of “buying citizenship” is carried out with the help of an agent company and does not require the personal presence of the investor.

How to choose wedding dresses

Beautiful girl in a chic dress
When the wedding is held on the beach, this is a very important moment.

First, you need to understand that the average temperature in the republic is about +30 °C. Therefore, outfits should be light, made from natural fabrics. Possible options:

Dress for the bride: floor-length, but a few centimeters shorter than the standard version; long with a slit; short or transformer.
Suit for the groom: summer trousers and shirt.
Shoes: comfortable for walking on sand, and at the same time elegant, with ribbons or lace.

This choice is quite understandable: the bride and groom will have to move not on the carpet, but on wet sand. Therefore, you need to think about how, after a short time, the hem of the wedding dress does not turn into something resembling a rag, and that the men’s suit does not hinder movement. Moreover, in such a situation the latter would not be appropriate at all.

If you are planning a photo shoot, you need to stock up on replacement outfits. This way you can diversify your photos and create several images.

Restaurants and cafes

The advantages of restaurants and cafes located on the beach for a special event are obvious:

private beach;
beautifully decorated arch;
an exclusive banquet with delicious food and exotic drinks;
complete independence from weather “surprises”.

The cost of a wedding in a restaurant or cafe depends on the number of invited guests and additional services provided in the selected package. The price of the fixed part of the event is $2350 and does not depend on the number of participants.

The following establishments are most popular among newlyweds:

Palapa Juanillo Wedding Restaurant and Venue . Address: Boulevard Zona hotelera, Rilometro 1 Playa Juanillo, Punta Cana 23000 Dominican Republic. Guests are offered Mediterranean cuisine, seafood, fusion, steak house.
Pearl Beach Club. Dishes of Mediterranean, Caribbean cuisine and sushi are presented. The menu includes vegetarian and gluten-free diet products. Prices: from 20 to 150 $. Address – Carretera Cabeza De Toro, Punta Cana 23000 Dominican Republic.
Kukua Beach Club . You can choose dishes from Spanish, Caribbean, European, Mediterranean, International cuisine, and seafood. A specialized menu for vegetarians is presented. Cost in the range of 14-32 $. Address – Carretera de Arena Gorda a Macao Entrada por Club de Golf Punta Blanca, Punta Cana 23000 Dominican Republic.
Passion By Martin Berasategui at Paradisus Punta Cana . Type of cuisine - Mediterranean and international. The average check is from $1000. Address – Bavaro Paradisus Punta Cana Resort, Punta Cana Dominican Republic.
Playa Blanca Restaurant . Type of cuisine - Caribbean, seafood. The special menu is designed for vegetarians. Prices – 10 – 40$. Address – Puntacana Resort & Club, Punta Cana 10000 Dominican Republic.
La Palapa by Eden Roc . Newlyweds and their guests can taste Caribbean, international, Mediterranean cuisine and seafood. A vegetarian special menu is also available. Price range – from 20 to 120 $. Address – At The Caleton Beach Club, Punta Cana 23000 Dominican Republic.

How to decide on style and decor

Agencies often offer two options for designing an arch and other decor:

standard;
individual.

The second option, naturally, will cost more. But even with a standard design, the effect can be amazing if you pay attention to a few points:

For the beach, the combination of turquoise and white colors is very successful.
First you need to decide on the location of the ceremony and only then select the decor. This way you will be able to choose an arch and other details that will fit well into the landscape.
It is better to avoid bright colors in the decor - they cause glare on the skin, and this affects the quality of the pictures.
You can bring with you individual decorative elements: things dear to your heart, an original pillow for rings, etc. This way the ceremony will gain individuality.
It is better to make the arch from artificial flowers - this way it will retain its original appearance until the end of the ceremony.

Particular attention should be paid to flowers. It is advisable to order those that can withstand hot weather. In addition, they must be selected in the same color scheme.

The main thing when discussing details is not to be afraid to talk about your wishes to the organizers of the ceremony. Although, it is possible that additional financial expenditures will be required to implement some ideas.

Wedding agency

First of all, you need to know that only the lazy don’t organize weddings in the Dominican Republic! Therefore, approach the issue of choosing a wedding agency thoroughly:

carefully study reviews and characteristics on the Internet
contact the wedding coordinator in advance, pay attention to his communication style, competence in various issues, willingness to give free advice and recommendations
discuss all details and prices in advance

By the way, our company has opened its own wedding department, and we will be happy to organize the wedding of your dreams;)

Then you need to determine the location of the ceremony:

What is important to you - a deserted beach, white sand or the color of the sea? Or maybe all together?
Do you want it to be a full day of adventure or do you want the journey to be as short as possible?
Perhaps you want a wedding not on the beach, but in a colonial city?
Or maybe you are traveling with guests and the opportunity to have a gala dinner near the ceremony site is important to you?

You can read more about the beaches in our article:

What additional services do agencies offer?

Beautiful wedding ceremony
What the wedding ceremony will be like depends to a large extent on the personal preferences of the bride and groom and their financial capabilities. If you have already decided to hold the ceremony in such a fabulous place as the Dominican Republic, you should pay attention to what other services, in addition to the mandatory ones, are offered by wedding agencies. Here is just an approximate list of them:

arch of unusual shape;
instead of a traditional bridal bouquet, an unusual one - made of fruits; although a bouquet of rare species of flowers would also be a good solution;
live music;
a bright convertible, a retro car, a horse and even a helicopter - all this is suitable for making the trip to the ceremony site memorable forever;
a cake decorated in the same style as the entire decor;
dinner for two in a romantic setting by the ocean.

To this should be added the holding of a bachelor and bachelorette party - if, of course, there is someone to invite to them. The services of a professional stylist will not be superfluous - after all, there is a photo shoot ahead.

What to take with you?

Sunscreen
Comfortable shoes
Sunglasses
Swimsuit and towel (optional)
Change of clothes
Wet wipes
Mirror
Cosmetic bag
Good mood!

That's all, now you know how to take care of everything down to the smallest detail when preparing for a wedding ceremony in the Dominican Republic! We hope that our advice will be useful to you and help you avoid small misunderstandings. We warn you that the Dominican Republic is a magical country, and many of our clients bring their children back from their honeymoon. And after a couple of years, they return to the island again and order a family photo session from us)

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What are the advantages of stylist services?

Hiring the services of a professional when creating your own image is a smart decision. That's why:

It’s unlikely that you’ll be able to create a hairstyle that will last all day on your own. The Dominican Republic has a humid climate, and therefore it is problematic to style your hair so that it retains its shape for a long time. A stylist familiar with these problems has considerable experience, and for $120-130 he will create a hairstyle that will withstand the test of both the humid wind and the scorching sun.
The same goes for makeup. A professional will make sure that the mascara does not smudge and that the lips look luscious all day long - in such cases, waterproof cosmetics are used.

And in general, it’s much more pleasant to be looked after on such an exciting day than to do everything yourself. Especially if there are no relatives nearby - except for the groom, of course, but he is not an assistant here.

Where to stay

In some cases, you can find housing for $8 per person per day, but this option will not suit a future married couple who has arrived in this beautiful country for romance and delightful impressions.

Therefore, you need to worry about booking a hotel room; fortunately, there are plenty of them in the Dominican Republic. Moreover, the hotels meet the requirements of European quality standards and have 4–5 stars. The most luxurious hotels are located in the resort of Punta Cana.

This is a favorite place for newlyweds who prefer the All inclusive system and an excellent level of service. The beautiful grounds make it possible to hold a wedding celebration directly at the hotel and provide many places for a great photo shoot.

The cost of the room depends on the level of comfort of the hotel:

3* - from $40 per day;
4* - from $120 per day;
5* - from $200 per day.

You can also pay attention to such resorts as:

La Romana;
Puerto Plata;
Boca Chica;
Juan Dolio.

In addition to a hotel room, there is another accommodation option - renting real estate:

apartments – from $20 to $40 per day;
bungalow – 30 – 45 $ per day;
apartments – from $45 per day;
villas – from $30 to $300 per day.

The cost varies depending on the location of the housing and the level of comfort provided.

This method will be somewhat cheaper and is more suitable for planning a trip on your own, since tour operators mainly cooperate only with hotels.

A wonderful place for a wedding ceremony is the capital of the Dominican Republic, Santo Domingo.

How to behave on your wedding day

A beautiful arch for a ceremony.
This is an exciting event, even if we are talking about a symbolic wedding. That’s why you need to get a good night’s sleep – your well-being, mood and appearance depend on it.

Many people are upset by cloudy weather in the morning. This is not a reason to panic. Firstly, in the Dominican Republic the weather changes several times a day. Secondly, pictures in such weather usually turn out better. Finally, you won’t have to fight the heat on such an important day.

Now some tips on how to start the day:

be sure to have a hearty breakfast - drinking champagne on an empty stomach can ruin the whole day;
Prepare and take bottles of water with you in advance;
call the organizer if the driver is suddenly delayed (not a rare occurrence in the Dominican Republic).

If a visit to a stylist is included in the services, a professional will do everything at the highest level. Otherwise, the bride will have to clean herself up before the ceremony on her own.

As for visiting a stylist, there are three options for the development of events:

The bride and groom go to the salon together. A man waits for his beloved in a coffee shop (if there is one nearby) or in the salon itself. This option is not very convenient for the groom - he will have to sit just like that for about a couple of hours.
The bride is taken to the salon, and the groom waits for her at the hotel. Having picked up the elegant bride, the driver picks up the groom. In this case, both feel more comfortable. The man rests before the ceremony, and does not languish while waiting for the spell to be cast on his beloved. The bride gives herself entirely into the hands of the stylist, since no one is watching the transformation taking place. The only drawback of this option is that the lovers go to the place of celebration together, which means the groom will see the bride in her dress before the ceremony begins.
The lovers arrive at the ceremony site separately. The groom sees the bride, elegant and beautiful, just before the ceremony begins, which adds intrigue. The disadvantage is that you will have to order transfers for the bride and groom separately.

Most often, the bride and groom choose the second option.

How much does it cost to obtain a Dominica passport for a family with two children?

As an example, consider a married couple with two minor children.
For your convenience, we have summarized the calculation of the cost of a Caribbean passport for two investment options - a gratuitous contribution to a state fund and the purchase of island real estate:

Expenses	Subsidy to the Economic Diversification Fund	Buying a property
Basic investment	$175 000	$200 000
Credibility check	$11 500	$11 500
Application processing fee	$1 000	$1 000
Government duty	–	$35 000
Passport fee	$4 800	$4 800
Cost of naturalization certificate	$1 000	$1 000
Total:	$193 300	$253 300

At first glance, a more profitable option would be to contribute to the economic fund, but in this case the entire final amount - $193,300 - is spent irrevocably. Purchasing a share in a government-approved property, on the contrary, is a returnable investment, since after three years you will be able to sell it and return at least $200,000 out of the total $253,300. Moreover, you will compensate for part of the costs of obtaining citizenship by renting out your purchase.

Thus, if you are not very limited in funds and are ready to cooperate with a management company, choose the second option of investing in citizenship of the Commonwealth of Dominica, so that your family’s sunk costs will be only $53,300. Imperial consultants will help you choose a reliable company to manage your property on the island & Legal.

How the ceremony itself is carried out

View of the wedding ceremony
How exactly the special day will take place depends on the services offered by a particular wedding agency. Most often, a wedding goes like this:

The bride and groom make vows to each other. Many organizers recommend that young people write them in advance and read them during the ceremony. The advice deserves attention already because in a calm atmosphere on the eve of the celebration it is easier to formulate the thoughts that you want to convey to your loved one at the exciting moment of the wedding.
A sand ceremony is held. To do this, the organizers prepare two vessels filled with multi-colored sand for the newlyweds. At the right moment, the bride and groom pour the contents of their vessels into one common one and watch how the sand mixes. This moment symbolizes the unity of their souls and lives. The newlyweds take a vessel with multi-colored sand with them as a souvenir.
The bride and groom sign the certificate.
The ceremonial part ends with festive congratulations, accompanied by the opening and drinking of champagne.

All this usually takes about 25 minutes. There is no need to pay attention to the photographer during the ceremony - everything should happen naturally. If necessary, some additional footage can be filmed after the end of the official ceremony.

How many countries can you visit without a visa or using a simplified visa scheme with a Dominica passport?

As of early 2022, the Commonwealth of Dominica had signed visa-free or simplified border crossing agreements with 143 government entities.
In the annual “passport index,” the country ranks 34th, confidently ahead of Montenegro and most states of the post-Soviet space. However, the sheer number of jurisdictions for free visiting cannot be an advantage, because with a foreign passport of the Russian Federation you can also travel to 116 countries of the world without a visa.

What is also important is which states you can visit freely and how long you can stay there. Citizens of Dominica have the opportunity, without applying for a visa, to fly from any country in the Schengen zone and spend up to 90 days there. And in the UK, as a former metropolis, a passport from this Caribbean jurisdiction allows you to stay up to 180 days. Since the United Kingdom has permanently left the EU, Caribbean passport holders are able to spend most of the year in England and continental Europe.

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End of the day

Happy newlyweds
After the ceremony, the organizers usually give the newlyweds some time to have a snack and relax. After all, there is an equally exciting part of the wedding ahead – the photo shoot. It lasts an hour or more - all this is decided in the process of choosing a package of services and concluding an agreement with the photographer (if he does not work for an agency).

Question to the expert

How long will it take for photos and videos to be ready after the ceremony?

As a rule, newlyweds receive wedding photos in 2 – 3 weeks; the video may take longer to edit.

Usually, photos and videos are recorded on disk and given to the newlyweds or posted on a file sharing service. In the second case, it is enough to go online - personal meetings with the photographer or event organizers are not necessary. For those who want to share wedding photos with loved ones on the same or the next day, there is a way out - take a few frames on your phone.

The solemn day will end with dinner - for the two of us in a romantic atmosphere and with family and friends, if they also flew to the Dominican Republic. Therefore, after the photo shoot and return to the hotel, it is recommended to rest a little.

Location of the Dominican Republic

The Dominican Republic is part of the Greater Antilles. It is washed by the Caribbean Sea from the south and the Atlantic Ocean from the north. In the east is the Mona Strait, connecting the sea and the ocean, and separating the island of Puerto Rico. The western part of Hispaniola belongs to Haiti. The republic occupies 48.67 thousand square meters. km, smaller in size than Cuba.

The location of the island state, located in the northern hemisphere, corresponds to the following geographic coordinates: 19° north latitude and 70° west longitude. Traveling to an exotic country on your own today is not difficult. To do this you will have to use the services of modern aviation.

There are several types of flights:

direct charter flights operated by Azur Air, Nord Wind, Transaero, Russia;
with transfers at major air hubs in Europe and America, operated by Air France, British Airways, American Airlines, Delta, Aeroflot and other companies.

The duration of the flight in the first case is about 12 hours, the cost of tickets varies between 50-60 thousand rubles per person in both directions. In the second option, the journey will be longer and can take from 36 to 58 hours, the price will be approximately 40 thousand rubles.

The long stay en route is compensated by the high-quality service provided on board. You can fly to the Dominican Republic from the Russian capital, St. Petersburg, Yekaterinburg and other regional cities of the Russian Federation.