Curated Destination Wedding Resorts
Find the Resort That Fits Your Wedding
Browse 91 resorts and wedding venues across Mexico, Costa Rica, Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, and Jamaica that I have personally vetted for destination weddings. I can book resorts beyond this collection, but these are the properties I recommend most confidently and would not hesitate to consider for my own daughter’s wedding.
Personally vetted by Shanna, with firsthand resort experience and destination-wedding group strategy.
Look for the green ribbon labeled “I’d Plan My Daughter’s Wedding Here” to see Shanna’s shortlist.
Showing 1–12 of 18 resorts
✓ Personally TouredModeratePunta Cana · Adults-Only
Breathless Punta Cana Resort & Spa
Uvero Alto
Breathless Punta Cana is a large adults-only all-inclusive on the broad Uvero Alto coastline, known for its active pool scene, entertainment, and social atmosphere. The resort combines contemporary rooms, multiple restaurants and bars, a long beach, organized daytime activities, and nightlife that keeps the property energetic well after sunset. Its scale gives groups many options, although the experience is intentionally livelier than a quiet romantic retreat. It is best for destination weddings where the couple wants the entire weekend to feel celebratory, social, and activity-filled.
✓ Personally TouredLuxuryPunta Cana · Family-Friendly
Casa de Campo Resort & Villas
La Romana
Casa de Campo is a vast luxury resort and residential community in La Romana, offering a very different experience from a traditional single-building all-inclusive. The property encompasses villas and hotel rooms, championship golf, a marina, equestrian facilities, beaches, restaurants, and the remarkable Altos de Chavón village. Golf carts are a central part of the experience because the resort's amenities and event venues are spread across thousands of acres. For destination weddings, Casa de Campo offers exceptional venue variety and customization potential, making it especially compelling for sophisticated, large-scale, or culturally detailed celebrations.
✓ Personally TouredModeratePunta Cana · Family-Friendly
Dreams La Romana Resort & Spa
La Romana (Bayahibe coast)
Dreams La Romana is a family-friendly Caribbean resort on the Bayahibe side of the Dominican Republic, an area known for calmer, clearer water than much of Punta Cana. The property combines tropical grounds, a broad beach, pools, family activities, varied dining, and convenient access to excursions toward Saona and Catalina Islands. Its atmosphere is classic Caribbean resort rather than highly urban or nightlife-driven. It is well suited to multigenerational destination weddings where a swimmable beach and easy island excursions are important.
✓ Personally TouredModeratePunta Cana · Family-Friendly
Dreams Onyx Resort & Spa
Uvero Alto
Dreams Onyx is a large, modern family-friendly all-inclusive on the Uvero Alto coast of Punta Cana. It features expansive pools, a water park, broad dining choices, contemporary suites, a long beach, and exchange access to selected amenities at neighboring Breathless Punta Cana. The resort is designed to keep children, teens, and adults active without requiring guests to leave the property. It is especially effective for larger multigenerational weddings where the couple wants abundant entertainment and optional adults-only nightlife nearby.
✓ Personally TouredModeratePunta Cana · Family-Friendly
Dreams Royal Beach Punta Cana
Bavaro Beach
Dreams Royal Beach is a family-friendly all-inclusive on the palm-lined sands of Bávaro Beach in Punta Cana. The resort blends large pools, tropical gardens, entertainment, dining, and family amenities with access to one of the destination's best-known stretches of beach. Its central Bávaro setting keeps the atmosphere active and gives guests easy access to excursions and local attractions. It is a practical choice for larger weddings that want a classic Punta Cana experience and extensive resort-based activities.
✓ Personally TouredLuxuryPunta Cana · Adults-Only
Excellence El Carmen
Uvero Alto
Excellence El Carmen is a contemporary adults-only all-inclusive on the Uvero Alto coastline, distinguished by modern suites, many private-pool and swim-up categories, and an expansive pool layout. The resort offers a broad culinary program, spa, beach, daily activities, and a polished atmosphere that remains social without becoming a party hotel. Its design feels fresh and spacious, making it easy for couples and groups to settle into the resort for several days. It is a strong destination-wedding choice for adults seeking modern luxury, abundant room options, and a lively but refined vacation.
✓ Personally TouredLuxuryPunta Cana · Adults-Only
Excellence Punta Cana
Uvero Alto
Excellence Punta Cana is an established adults-only all-inclusive on the quieter Uvero Alto coast, surrounded by mature palms, gardens, and a long Atlantic beach. Its classic Caribbean architecture, pools, spa, varied restaurants, and low-key entertainment create a traditional romantic resort experience. The property has a loyal following among travelers who prefer an established, relaxed atmosphere over a highly modern design. It is a natural fit for adults-only weddings that want tropical character, broad grounds, and a peaceful group vacation.
✓ Personally TouredLuxuryPunta Cana · Adults-Only
Finest Punta Cana
Uvero Alto
Finest Punta Cana is a modern all-inclusive in Uvero Alto that combines family-friendly amenities with dedicated adults-only areas and upgraded club sections. The resort offers contemporary suites, many with swim-up or private-pool features, extensive dining, pools, children's programming, and a broad beach. Its layout allows different generations and travel styles to coexist within one polished property. It is a compelling wedding option for couples who want a newer resort, upscale accommodations, and a balanced experience for adults and families.
✓ Personally TouredLuxuryPunta Cana · Adults-Only
Hyatt Zilara Cap Cana
Cap Cana (Juanillo Beach)
Adults-only couples who still need family flexibility: host kids-in-tow guests at Ziva next door while keeping your home base 18+.
✓ Personally TouredLuxuryPunta Cana · Family-Friendly
Hyatt Ziva Cap Cana
Cap Cana (Juanillo Beach)
Mixed guest lists wanting the DR gold standard: family resort + adults-only resort sharing 3 miles of Juanillo Beach and the most-praised rooftop reception venue in the country.
✓ Personally TouredLuxuryPunta Cana
JOIA Bavaro by Iberostar
Bavaro Beach
Adults-only couples who want manicured, art-filled elegance and the most unusual cocktail venue in Bavaro (a sailing ship).
✓ Personally TouredLuxuryPunta Cana · Adults-Only
Live Aqua Punta Cana
Uvero Alto
Adults-only (16+) sophisticated resort in Uvero Alto hosting only one wedding per day, with Aqua Beach scaling up to 800 guests for a full ceremony-to-reception celebration.