Destination nuptials are back, with no shortage of pent-up romantic demand after two years of ‘hold the wedding’ thanks to the global pandemic.

Canadian couples are now busy making plans to celebrate their big day in a sunny location, while reconnecting with friends and family after a long period of separation.

For those seeking the perfect getaway where they can tie the knot and enjoy a tropical honeymoon, Princess Hotels & Resorts has a wide range of options in Punta Cana on the easternmost tip of the Dominican Republic where the Caribbean and Atlantic meet.

The company’s properties in the D.R.’s most prestigious resort area include the five-star Grand Bavaro Princess (which encompasses the exclusive Platinum Club and Princess Family Club sections), Caribe Deluxe Princess, Punta Cana Princess (adults only) and the recently renovated Tropical Deluxe Princess resorts.

Princess Hotels & Resorts offers several customizable wedding and vow-renewal packages, plus available a la carte services and amenities, all designed to help couples plan the personalized wedding of their dreams.

Each Princess property offers several spectacular venues where ceremonies can be arranged. Choices include an open-air, canopied terrace complete with breathtaking sea view; a gazebo set amid a lush garden area looking out to sea; or on the Princess Main Pool Terrace, surrounded by greenery and next to a palm-tree fountain.

Guests are invited to work with Princess wedding specialists to plan their ideal ceremony and reception in the venue that best fits their needs.

Every couple is different in their tastes and desires, a fact reflected in Princess Hotels wedding packages. Traditional and non-traditional choices include:

The 'Royalty' package, which caters to couples who prefer a simple, yet elegant event set in an oasis of delicate, personalized details.

The 'Magical' package, designed for the couple who desires the style and trappings of a time-honoured wedding tradition, catered specifically for them.

The 'Princess’ package, designed for the non-traditional couple looking for an on-the-beach wedding experience in a uniquely relaxed atmosphere.

The 'Infinity' package, made for the couple who wants to honour wedding traditions, but also to treat their guests to a relaxed yet sophisticated experience centered on the destination.

The 'Hibiscus' package is Princess’s newest wedding option, delivering a “vintage-chic” environment featuring a soft colour palette, and a range of options to create a unique expression.

The 'Just for Two' package is created for the couple seeking an intimate ceremony with nature as the main witness.

Some packages feature a full formal wedding reception, held in a traditional space like an indoor banquet room or private salon, completed with plated or buffet-style dinner service, taffeta table linens, china dishware, a dance floor and an open bar.

Couples can enjoy perks like earning a free room upgrade, free use of a bridal room or any other available room to prepare for the big day, as well as the choice of a free cocktail hour for up to forty guests or two free nights for a wedding anniversary (as long as the party consists of 20 booked rooms with double occupancy for seven nights).

The perks are available for couples to book through October 31, 2022, for travel through December 22, 2023.

For more information, visit princess-hotels.com.