Weddingbells Editor's Picks: Luxury Bahia Principe Cayo Levantado Don Pablo Collection

It’s hard to find a more perfect location for a destination wedding than a private island. And what better place to get married than an island paradise? Just a short boat ride east from the mainland of the Dominican Republic is an idyllic island called Cayo Levantado, located in Samana Bay. Nestled on this secluded island is the Luxury Bahia Principe Cayo Levantado, the island’s only resort and an incredible location to host your wedding. Boasting five-star amenities, the resort is the perfect place to enjoy spending time with your friends and family with a variety of activities to choose from. Among these amenities is the resort’s spa, which offers treatments and massages for a little pre-wedding pampering. You can also enlist them to do your hair and makeup on your big day. For your wedding ceremony, the resort offers four stunning locations with a view of the ocean or directly on the beach itself. If you have a specific vision for your wedding details, the resort’s on-site wedding planners will ensure every detail matches your theme perfectly and that your day goes off without a hitch. Don’t let the celebrations end when your wedding does; the resort is also an ideal place for a romantic honeymoon, where you can stay at a private villas and enjoy beachfront entertainment shows. The resort is especially great for foodies who want the perfect mix of relaxation and adventure. Spend the day sitting back and soaking up the island’s sun in a Jacuzzi or pool and dine on a variety of cuisines from different cultures at one of the island’s four unique restaurants. Or take scuba diving lessons and go kayaking—the options are endless.

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