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Quote: Originally Posted by kalikid4life Hi Chris, I too am trying to married in PC and have a catholic wedding. Here is what I've found. Pretty much any hotel will do a catholic ceremony. They all have a catholic package all you have to do is ask. I have been in contact with the Head of the catholic church in the Punta Cana area and in a nutshell you can do a catholic ceremony in any location other than the beach. The paper work that the priest emailed me said that as long as it's not on the beach and in a respectful location you can have it anywhere. Now if your question is you want to get married in a catholic church that is a much longer and complicated issue. The hotel has to coordinate dates and payments with the church. That is a church requirement. Most wedding coordinators are LAZY especially Dreams Punta Cana coordinator Sharron Pitches and Dreams Palm Beach coordinator Melani Mena (Yes I named names). So figure out if you want it on the resort or off the resort in a church. Also, I'm not sure if you have been getting replies to your question off the message board but this is for the people who post the well wishes. The well wishes are nice but when people have questions they are useless. Let me know if you are considering an off resort wedding because I have more info and all the contacts for the churches and bus companies. I am still fighting with several resorts to get them to actually do some work. Thanks for the response. Much appreciated! I am currently communicating with Palladium Bavaro with the intent on using their facilities (Gazebo) for the catholic ceremony. I feel it may be too hard to transport all the guests to a nearby church and would love the 'openness' of a Gazebo. I also am having some difficulties getting responses. I sent some emails over a week ago and have slowly started to get responses. Are you planning on doing it at a resort or a church? Thanks again...

Quote: Originally Posted by adobrzanski I am having a legal catholic ceremony in the gazebo in November, so it is possible. There is quite a bit of paperwork involved. You need to send it to the priest in the Dominican 2 months before your wedding for approval. Hi Adobrzanski, Thanks for the info. This was a confusing point for me as I do NOT plan on getting married in my home country (Canada) prior going to the Dominican, based on your message I assume you are doing the same? When you are talking about a catholic ceremony in the gazebo, would this be the new Gazebo just built? Also what are the extra charges for a Catholic wedding as I know its more expensive. Thank You -Chris

Anybody have a price list for a Grand Palladium wedding. Thanks for everybody's input but i see differing prices :S Is it 50 or 60 per head for the beach reception? Also does the private bartender cost include drinks or are they charged separately. Also, CaribbeanLove, pics received....thanks again! Thanks!

Quote: Originally Posted by caribbeanLover if you pm me your e-mail address I do have a pic of the beach reception. You can do catholic ceremony, but in DR they only marry you in the church. So what you could do, get married at the church with the priest. Then arrange a different time for the judge to come and make it legal at one of the gazebo's. Or, you can get married at Home with your priest and then go to DR and do a symbloic wedding (cheaper) PM Sent... Thanks, -Chris

Thanks for the responses ^ Does anybody have pictures / opinions on the beach reception, does dinner get served on the beach too? Also was there a price list posted anywhere on these forums? I am trying to get a hold of the wedding planner but am having no luck! The major stumbling point would be if they could do a catholic ceremony at the Gazebo.... Thank You! -Chris

Hello All, Does anybody know where the new Gazebo is located in the complex (as I know there are 3 resorts interconnected). Also can you have a Catholic ceremony in the Gazebo? Finally can you have a reception on the beach? If so does anybody know pricing! Any help would be greatly appreciated! Thank You!

Quote: Originally Posted by beachbum grand palladium and grand palladium palace utilize the same wedding coordinator, and your guests can stay at any of the resorts. GBP is Gran Bahia Principe - we had looked into here, but only very briefly. Sorry to bother you but Grand Palladium looks like a great place...do you have the coordinators email.... Thanks! -Chris

Thanks for the info ^ I am a new to researching and am a little confused though! Is the Grand Palladium you are referring to also called 'Grand Palladium Palace' Also is GBP also know as 'Golden Bahia Principe Punta Cana Royal Golden' I think there may be multiple GP and GBP's in punta cana? Thanks, -Chris

Hello All, I am in the initial stages on planning a wedding in Punta Cana however am somewhat limited by the fact that I will be doing a Catholic ceremony. I am finding information on the different resorts websites VERY hard to come by! Would anybody be able to help me out (knowledge / experience) with all the resorts that do a Catholic ceremony in either a chapel / gazebo (in the resort). I would also be looking at doing a reception on the beach afterward... Any help would be GREATLY appreciated....thank you! -Chris

Thank you all...any other experiences w/ Catholic wedding in Punta Cana? Information is hard to come by! Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank You -Chris

Thank You all...anybody else w/ input regarding Catholic wedding

Hello All, My name is Chris and I am planning a Catholic Wedding in Punta Cana in November 2010. Does anybody know which resorts definitely do a Catholic wedding in Punta Cana? I have checked the various websites and there is little information regarding this. Thank You! -Chris