Punta Cana is the Caribbean’s most popular destination wedding location — and once you’ve seen those impossibly turquoise waters and powder-white beaches, it’s easy to understand why we love Punta Cana Destination Weddings. The Dominican Republic’s east coast has everything a destination wedding couple could want: a dense concentration of luxury all-inclusive resorts, outstanding value, large-group expertise, and direct flights from every major Canadian city.

If Punta Cana is on your shortlist, this guide covers everything from costs and resort picks to timing and what to expect from the planning process.

• Direct flights from Toronto, Montreal, Calgary, and Vancouver year-round
• More resort options at more price points than almost any other Caribbean destination
• Exceptional value — often 20–30% less expensive than comparable Mexico weddings
• Large group expertise — resorts here are built to handle 50, 75, even 100+ guest weddings
• Stunning natural setting — white sand, calm turquoise water, warm weather

One of the most common questions we get from Canadian couples is how much a Punta Cana destination wedding costs in Canadian dollars. The honest answer: it depends on your guest count, resort tier, and wedding package selection — but it almost always costs less than couples expect.

Here are general ranges for the wedding package itself (excluding guest travel):

• Intimate (10–20 guests): $4,000 – $8,000 CAD for the wedding package
• Mid-size (30–50 guests): $10,000 – $20,000 CAD
• Large group (60–100+ guests): $20,000 – $40,000+ CAD

These figures cover the ceremony setup, décor, catering, and coordination included in resort packages. Guest accommodations, flights, and travel insurance are separate — and your NOW planner will negotiate group block rates that make your guests’ rooms significantly more affordable than booking independently.

Royalton Punta Cana

One of the most requested resorts among our couples, Royalton Punta Cana offers a stunning beachfront setting, multiple ceremony locations, and excellent Diamond Club upgrade options for the couple and VIP guests. The resort handles large groups with impressive efficiency, and the wedding team here has worked with us on dozens of NOW weddings.

Majestic Elegance Punta Cana

For couples wanting an adults-only, upscale atmosphere, Majestic Elegance is a consistent top performer. The property has refined its wedding program over many years and delivers a polished, personalized experience that larger chain resorts sometimes struggle to match.

Majestic Colonial Punta Cana

A more accessible price point with still-impressive quality, Majestic Colonial is ideal for couples with larger guest lists who need to balance luxury and budget. The beachfront ceremony spaces are genuinely beautiful and the resort excels at Caribbean-scale hospitality.

Hyatt Zilara Cap Cana

For the ultimate in Punta Cana luxury, Hyatt Zilara Cap Cana sits in the exclusive Cap Cana marina development — a step above in terms of design, privacy, and refinement. This is our recommendation for couples who want a true high-end experience with a smaller, more intimate guest count.

Punta Cana enjoys warm weather year-round, but there are better and worse windows for destination weddings:

Peak Season (December – April)

Dry season, near-perfect weather, and stunning light for outdoor ceremonies. This is also peak pricing season, so room rates and flight costs are at their highest. Book 12–18 months in advance for prime dates.

Shoulder Season (May, November)

Excellent compromise — still pleasant weather, lower resort rates, and better flight availability. Our top recommendation for couples who want quality without peak-season pricing.

Rainy Season (June – October)

The Dominican Republic’s rainy season brings afternoon showers (not all-day rain) and significantly reduced pricing. Some couples actively choose this window for the savings, especially for large groups. Hurricane season runs June through November — travel insurance is essential.

The Dominican Republic permits legal marriages for foreign nationals, but the paperwork process is more involved than in Mexico or Jamaica. For this reason, many Canadian couples opt for a symbolic ceremony at the resort — the full wedding experience — and handle the legal portion at home before or after the trip.

Your NOW planner will advise you on the best approach for your situation and handle all coordination with the resort’s wedding department regardless of which route you choose.

Plan Your Punta Cana Wedding with NOW

NOW Destination Weddings has helped hundreds of Canadian couples get married in Punta Cana over the past 17 years. We know these resorts personally, we’ve worked with their wedding teams directly, and we negotiate group rates that independent bookers simply can’t access.

Request a proposal today and we’ll match you with the perfect Punta Cana resort for your vision and budget.