Feedback on Average Cost of Wedding in Punta Cana

Does the 900 include taxes? Our trip is 995 +taxes for 7 days! So if that price that you quoted does not include taxes I do not think that is a good deal, and as a guest I would rather go to a place with comparable prices for the whole week.

There are lots of people getting married at the Grand Palladium - they have 4 sections so depending on your guests budgets, they can pick the one that suits them best financially. It is also nice because it's big and their wedding packages are great!

Well that's true -- I didn't even think to look where you were from. I have heard of comparable prices though for a week coming from the states too. I guess it all depends on where you are flying from, and when.

I agree I am overwhelmed with all the choices of resorts and who includes what and who charges extra for what. What really overwhelmed me what the price I was quoted, we are coming from canada, and I can only go at Christmas (I'm a teacher) and we were quoted $3000 for a week. I just about fell off my chair. I can't ask a guest to pay that.

I keep praying it will go down when prices come out in April. So $900 doesn't sound that bad to me.

I really fell in love with the melia caribe, they seemed to be able to keep it simple and yet pretty. I read a lot of reviews from other BD brides, to help me narrow my choices.

good Luck

I agree with Sungoddess that you might want to look into resorts with multiple hotels. That way your guests can choose what price range works for them. As she said, the Palladium has four hotels, Iberostar has four and RIU has 5. There is a huge range in prices and amenities. I know RIU has some restrictions on how many guests have to stay at the hotel where you have the ceremony, but I don't think the others do. It might be worth checking out.

Also, that $900 quote for Moon Palace is actually REALLY good for that hotel. Just keep in mind that the Moon Palace in Punta Cana is becoming a Hard Rock Hotel this spring. In my opinion, its going to take some of the Caribbean feel away from the resort, but maybe its not that big of a deal.

If you work with a travel agent, you will likely be able to negotiate better deals, and get your room for free. That helped us out. We only had 40 people in attendance ... but with 100 people, you would be wise to look at options that are not wholly private. Privatizing everything is what jacks up the costs. Good Luck!!!