Wedding in La Romana
Dominican Republic
Why choose La Romana for your wedding?
La Romana sits on the Dominican Republic's south coast, west of Punta Cana, and is home to Casa de Campo Resort and Villas, a long-established luxury resort. La Romana is not a beach-tourist destination in the traditional sense. It is a sugar town with cane fields around it and a small international airport of its own. International couples marry here seeking Caribbean luxury with a quieter, more residential feel, and a wedding that combines beach, golf and cultural elements.
Some flights use La Romana's own airport, but most guests fly into Punta Cana International Airport, which has direct flights from North America and several European cities, and continue west by road. British, American, Canadian and Australian visitors do not need a visa for a tourist stay; check the current entry rules for your passport. The best wedding season is December to April, the drier part of the year. The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June to November and is most active from August to October.
Weddings in La Romana - style, venues and atmosphere
La Romana's wedding scene revolves around a single property: Casa de Campo. The resort is large enough to feel like a small town, with hotel rooms, private villas to rent, golf (including the Pete Dye course Teeth of the Dog), its own marina and beach, and Altos de Chavón, a stone-built replica of a Mediterranean village on a clifftop above the Chavón River, with an open-air amphitheatre and the Church of St Stanislaus.
Casa de Campo publishes its ceremony requirements. Catholic ceremonies take place at St Stanislaus Church and are performed in Spanish by the priest; larger weddings can be held outside on the plaza with the priest's approval. The church asks for baptism, communion and confirmation certificates, a pre-nuptial certificate and proof of single status, and wants the documents months in advance. Couples of other faiths can marry elsewhere on the resort but not in the church. Civil ceremonies are held at the resort in Spanish, with an English translator available, and foreign documents need an apostille. Ask the resort's wedding team for current prices for the ceremony, the reception venue and guest rooms for your date.
Beyond Casa de Campo, the beach resorts around Bayahibe, east of La Romana, offer the standard all-inclusive format. If the paperwork does not fit your timeline, many couples marry legally at home and hold a symbolic ceremony here. Symbolic or legal wedding abroad sets out the difference.
Insider tips for La Romana
- If you want a Catholic wedding at St Stanislaus, start collecting the church documents first; the church asks for them months before the date.
- Ask Casa de Campo whether a beach ceremony can be screened from other guests and what that costs.
- Catalina Island, off the coast near La Romana, makes a good snorkelling and beach day for guests after the wedding.
- Renting a villa at Casa de Campo can keep a wedding family together under one roof; ask what staff and services are included.
- Altos de Chavón is worth a visit for guests even if you marry elsewhere; plan it for late afternoon when the light over the river is softer.
Highlights in La Romana
- Rio Chavon gorge
- Casa de Campo
- Authentic charm
- Altos de Chavon
Who is La Romana for?
Couples seeking authenticity beyond all-inclusive
Wedding costs in La Romana (our estimate)
€7,000 - €25,500
An estimate, not measured. Replaced by the median budget from couples' briefs once we have at least five.
Our tips
Altos de Chavon amphitheater offers spectacular ceremony locations.
Practical info for La Romana, Dominican Republic
Our recommendation for La Romana
We recommend La Romana mainly for couples choosing Casa de Campo, one of the Caribbean's most distinctive wedding venues combining beach, golf and cultural experience. It is not the right destination if you want a traditional all-inclusive beach wedding.
Editorial team, Wedding Abroad · Updated: October 2026
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Frequently asked questions about weddings in La Romana
When is the best time to get married in La Romana?
The best season to marry in La Romana is usually Dec-Apr. Altos de Chavon amphitheater offers spectacular ceremony locations. Bear in mind that high-season weekends are often booked 12-18 months ahead, so start early if you have a particular date in mind.
Are weddings legally valid in Dominican Republic?
Yes - legal & symbolic possible For full details on which documents are required and how the marriage is registered in your home country, see our guide to legally valid weddings abroad.
What type of wedding suits La Romana?
La Romana is a particularly good fit for Couples seeking authenticity beyond all-inclusive. The highlights include Rio Chavon gorge, Casa de Campo, Authentic charm. Whatever the style, it is worth visiting in advance, or working with a local coordinator who can recommend the right venue for your vision.
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