Dreams Macao Beach Punta Cana Wedding Checklist | 12-Month Plan
New suites carved into jungle dunes, a bridal salon dripping in blush-gold accents (image above), and a rooftop sky terrace that catches every Caribbean sunset—Dreams Macao Beach has everything but your timeline. Let’s map the entire year so nothing falls through the cracks.
Snapshot of 2025-2026 Package Rates
Package | Guests Incl. | 2025 Price* | 2026 Price* |
Wedding in Paradise | 10 | from US $1,299 | US $1,599–1,799
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Eternal Love | 20 | US $4,549–5,299 | US $5,049–5,948
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Beyond Memorable | 79 | US $10,899+ | US $10,899+
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Elope in Luxury | 2 | US $1,449–1,999 | US $1,449–1,999
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*Published rates include taxes and may vary by weekday and season (High = Nov-Jul; Value = Aug-Oct).
12-Month Wedding Plan
Month | Key Tasks | Insider Tip |
12 | Secure preferred date & sign contract; place US $500 deposit; start guest list. | Monday-Wednesday dates run up to 15 % cheaper. |
11 | Draft overall budget; choose preferred ceremony/reception venues. | Ballroom (400 pax) offers free A/C backup for rain. |
10 | Select wedding package; book photographer & videographer. | Share vendors with another couple to split the external-supplier fee (~US $300-500). |
9 | Send digital Save-the-Date; reserve group airfare block. | Flights dip 8-12 % in September and early October. |
8 | Schedule site-inspection trip; taste menus, tour bridal salon (image 0). | Ask to combine site visit with complimentary night credit. |
7 | Finalize décor concept & florals; order attire. | Use local blooms—ginger & anthurium—half the cost of imported peonies. |
6 | Submit civil-marriage documents (passports, long-form birth certificates apostilled). | Judges only marry Mon-Fri before 4 p.m.; symbolic ceremonies any time. |
5 | Book entertainment: DJ, violinist, live band. | Cold-spark fountains (US $390) give fireworks vibes without high fees. |
4 | Choose cake design, welcome bags & excursion options (ATV, cenote swim). | Bundle excursions with room block for extra group discount. |
3 | Mail formal invitations; confirm rooming list; finalize menu. | Ask resort for a free “group check-in” cocktail station. |
2 | Draft seating chart; order signage; start weather monitoring. | Rain probability <6 % Nov-Apr; >20 % Aug-Oct—have umbrellas ready. |
1 | Send final headcount; pay remaining balance (consider DOP if FX favours). | Preferred Club stays of 7 + nights unlock a complimentary basic ceremony. |
Arrival Week | Meet coordinator, rehearsal, spa day, welcome cocktail party. | Bridal salon can host hair & make-up for up to 6 at once (image 0). |
Wedding Day | Relax, hydrate, and enjoy a flawless Caribbean “I do.” | Sneak sunset beach photos during golden hour for epic lighting. |
Venue Quick-Look
Venue | Ceremony | Cocktail | Reception |
Seaside Sky Terrace | 100 | 120 | 120 |
Macao Plaza | 200 | 200 | 200 |
Himitsu Garden | 60 | 80 | 80 |
Indoor Ballroom | 400 | 400 | 400 |
Beach Gazebo | 40 | 40 | — |
Budget-Builder Examples
Intimate 20-Guest Monday (May 2025) Wedding in Paradise + 10 extra guests + sunset cocktail + solo violinist + external photographer fee → ≈ US $3,500
80-Guest Saturday Gala (Feb 2026) Beyond Memorable + private Macao Plaza dinner + live band (2 hrs) + cold sparks + 1 extra guest → ≈ US $20,000
People Also Ask
Question | Brief Answer |
What is the cheapest package? | Wedding in Paradise from US $1,299 (2025) or US $1,599 (2026). |
How far ahead should I book? | Saturdays: 12-15 months; mid-week: 6-10 months. |
Are outside vendors allowed? | Yes, with a US $300-500 pass per service. |
Can I get a free wedding? | Book 7 + Preferred Club nights and receive the basic package gratis. |
What if it rains? | Ceremony moves to a covered sky terrace or A/C ballroom at no extra cost. |
