Weddings in Santo Domingo
15 listings
Santo Domingo is the Dominican Republic's city wedding destination. Seven listed venues sit in or beside the Colonial City, the UNESCO-listed historic district founded in 1502: Billini Hotel faces the Cathedral and has five event spaces up to 300 guests; Hodelpa Nicolás de Ovando holds garden ceremonies in the historic Casa de Ovando with a coordinator and civil officiant; Casas del XVI rents restored houses for exclusive use; Atarazana, facing the Alcázar, has hosted Dominican-themed events since 1972; El Mesón de la Cava offers a natural cave, a terrace for 180 and a garden pergola; El Búho Eatery seats up to 130 in a 16th-century property; and Fixie Lofts, a private villa from 1503, suits ceremonies of up to 20.
Two caterers, Anselmo Catering and Banquet RD, cover weddings across the city, and ExperiencesDR's in-house music add-ons are available here too: Wedding DJ from US$2,500, Event DJ from US$1,000, video on request.
Boutique hotel & wedding venue
Billini Hotel
Gala hall (545 m²) directly across from the Cathedral
Historic hotel & wedding venue
Hodelpa Nicolás de Ovando
Ceremony venue in landscaped gardens, wedding coordinator, civil officiant, decoration and background music for the ceremony
Historic houses for exclusive-use weddings
Casas del XVI
Now part of IHG's Vignette Collection
Historic event venue & restaurant
Atarazana
Hosting events since 1972
Cave restaurant & event venue
El Mesón de la Cava
Restaurant open since 1967
Wedding & event caterer
Anselmo Catering
15+ years of experience
Catering & buffets for events
Banquet
More than a decade in business
Private colonial villa for intimate weddings
Fixie Lofts – Colonial Villa Suites
Villa built in 1503 as part of the first hospital in the Americas
Restaurant & event venue in a 16th-century property
El Búho Eatery
Serving guests since 2018 in a 16th-century property in the Colonial City
Destination wedding planner (Dominican Republic & Puerto Rico)
Briella Wedding & Event Planners
Destination weddings in the Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico, from intimate weddings to large celebrations, with personalized planning
Luxury destination wedding planner & designer
Claire Durán Weddings & Events
Named 'Top Wedding Planner and Event Designer' by Martha Stewart Weddings
Boutique wedding planner & event production
Flores de Marmol
Founded by husband and wife Jamie & Edison
Wedding planner
Eventos del Cielo
Full wedding planning: colour palettes, vendor selection, logistics and budget management
Wedding, social & corporate event planner
ICC Dominicana
Works in Santo Domingo and Punta Cana
Wedding planner & décor
Lilibeth Event Planner
Traditional, themed, destination and intimate weddings: planning, design and décor, vendor coordination
Side-by-side comparison
| Listing | Type | Location | Published price | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Billini Hotel | Boutique hotel & wedding venue | Ciudad Colonial, Santo Domingo | On request | Five venues: Gala up to 300, La Casona up to 270, Casa Mía 150, Rooftop Terrace 50–80, Salón Iris 30–50 |
| Hodelpa Nicolás de Ovando | Historic hotel & wedding venue | Ciudad Colonial, Santo Domingo | On request | — |
| Casas del XVI | Historic houses for exclusive-use weddings | Ciudad Colonial, Santo Domingo | On request | — |
| Atarazana | Historic event venue & restaurant | Ciudad Colonial, Santo Domingo | On request | — |
| El Mesón de la Cava | Cave restaurant & event venue | Mirador Sur, Santo Domingo | On request | Terrace 180 seated; Cave hall 70 plus three private rooms for 15–30; Impromptu Garden 130 standing / 80 seated |
| Anselmo Catering | Wedding & event caterer | Santo Domingo Oeste | On request | — |
| Banquet | Catering & buffets for events | Evaristo Morales, Santo Domingo | On request | — |
| Fixie Lofts – Colonial Villa Suites | Private colonial villa for intimate weddings | Ciudad Colonial, Santo Domingo | On request | Symbolic ceremonies up to 20 guests; cocktail receptions up to 30; seated courtyard dinners up to 20 (6–11 p.m.) |
| El Búho Eatery | Restaurant & event venue in a 16th-century property | Ciudad Colonial, Santo Domingo | On request | Two halls and a covered garden patio: 25–130 seated with room for dancing; up to 180 cocktail-style |
| Briella Wedding & Event Planners | Destination wedding planner (Dominican Republic & Puerto Rico) | Santo Domingo | On request | — |
| Claire Durán Weddings & Events | Luxury destination wedding planner & designer | Santo Domingo | On request | — |
| Flores de Marmol | Boutique wedding planner & event production | Santo Domingo | On request | — |
| Eventos del Cielo | Wedding planner | Santo Domingo | On request | — |
| ICC Dominicana | Wedding, social & corporate event planner | Santo Domingo | On request | — |
| Lilibeth Event Planner | Wedding planner & décor | Santo Domingo | On request | — |
Provider profiles
Billini Hotel · Boutique hotel & wedding venue · Ciudad Colonial, Santo Domingo
Billini Hotel offers Santo Domingo’s most romantic venue space and the most knowledgeable staff to help you plan the most memorable day of your life. Offers: Customized wedding packages with exclusive event spaces, event coordination, guest room rates and getting-ready suites for the bride and groom. Stands out for: Gala hall (545 m²) directly across from the Cathedral; 24 suites in restored historic buildings. No published prices; ask for a written quote. Capacity: Five venues: Gala up to 300, La Casona up to 270, Casa Mía 150, Rooftop Terrace 50–80, Salón Iris 30–50. source
Hodelpa Nicolás de Ovando · Historic hotel & wedding venue · Ciudad Colonial, Santo Domingo
Offers: Ceremony venue in landscaped gardens, wedding coordinator, civil officiant, decoration and background music for the ceremony. No published prices; ask for a written quote. source
Casas del XVI · Historic houses for exclusive-use weddings · Ciudad Colonial, Santo Domingo
Offers: One or more houses for exclusive use, bespoke events, wedding coordination, on-site catering, furniture, a wedding-night stay for the couple and guest rates. Stands out for: Now part of IHG's Vignette Collection. No published prices; ask for a written quote. Address: Calle Padre Billini 252, Santo Domingo 10210. source
Atarazana · Historic event venue & restaurant · Ciudad Colonial, Santo Domingo
Where history is celebrated. Since 1972, Atarazana has been a historic space in the Colonial City for weddings, corporate events and special experiences. Offers: Weddings, corporate events, quinceañeras and Dominican-themed events with folk music and Creole cuisine; tour-group services. Stands out for: Hosting events since 1972. No published prices; ask for a written quote. Address: Calle Atarazana 5, facing the Alcázar de Colón, Santo Domingo 10210. source
El Mesón de la Cava · Cave restaurant & event venue · Mirador Sur, Santo Domingo
El Mesón de la Cava has a wide variety of indoor and outdoor event spaces, with flexible areas that adapt to any theme. Offers: Wedding plans (plated for 20–30 guests, buffet for 30+), drinks plans and a lit garden pergola for ceremonies. Stands out for: Restaurant open since 1967. No published prices; ask for a written quote. Capacity: Terrace 180 seated; Cave hall 70 plus three private rooms for 15–30; Impromptu Garden 130 standing / 80 seated. Address: Av. Mirador Sur 1, Santo Domingo. source
Anselmo Catering · Wedding & event caterer · Santo Domingo Oeste
Offers: Custom wedding menus with gourmet dishes, themed stations and a Dominican drinks bar; buffets, seafood stations and private chef at home. Stands out for: 15+ years of experience; covers Santo Domingo, Punta Cana, Santiago, La Romana, Samaná and Puerto Plata. No published prices; ask for a written quote. source
Banquet · Catering & buffets for events · Evaristo Morales, Santo Domingo
Offers: Catering for weddings, corporate events, baptisms, wine tastings and parties; buffets, tapas, rentals and food and beverage service. Stands out for: More than a decade in business. No published prices; ask for a written quote. source
Fixie Lofts – Colonial Villa Suites · Private colonial villa for intimate weddings · Ciudad Colonial, Santo Domingo
Offers: Whole-villa hire for getting ready, intimate ceremonies, dinners and bridal photoshoots; partner events team for catering, furniture, lighting and décor. Stands out for: Villa built in 1503 as part of the first hospital in the Americas; colonial courtyard, private pool and stone arches. No published prices; ask for a written quote. Capacity: Symbolic ceremonies up to 20 guests; cocktail receptions up to 30; seated courtyard dinners up to 20 (6–11 p.m.). Address: Calle Arzobispo Meriño 314, Zona Colonial, Santo Domingo. source
El Búho Eatery · Restaurant & event venue in a 16th-century property · Ciudad Colonial, Santo Domingo
Offers: Weddings, special events and dinners with live entertainment; Dominican-tropical and international cuisine. Stands out for: Serving guests since 2018 in a 16th-century property in the Colonial City. No published prices; ask for a written quote. Capacity: Two halls and a covered garden patio: 25–130 seated with room for dancing; up to 180 cocktail-style. Address: C/ Arzobispo Noel #58, Zona Colonial, Distrito Nacional 10210. source
Briella Wedding & Event Planners · Destination wedding planner (Dominican Republic & Puerto Rico) · Santo Domingo
Offers: Destination weddings in the Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico, from intimate weddings to large celebrations, with personalized planning. No published prices; ask for a written quote. Languages: English, Spanish. Address: Offices in Santo Domingo and Carolina, Puerto Rico. source
Claire Durán Weddings & Events · Luxury destination wedding planner & designer · Santo Domingo
Offers: Planning, design and execution of multi-day destination weddings, plus corporate events, retreats and private celebrations. Stands out for: Named 'Top Wedding Planner and Event Designer' by Martha Stewart Weddings; works in the DR, Spain, Greece, Italy, US, England, Mexico, Costa Rica, Turks & Caicos and Puerto Rico. No published prices; ask for a written quote. Address: Based in Santo Domingo, Washington DC and Madrid. source
Flores de Marmol · Boutique wedding planner & event production · Santo Domingo
Offers: Luxury wedding planning and design, event production and direction, destination and cultural/multicultural weddings. Stands out for: Founded by husband and wife Jamie & Edison; planning for destination couples since 2018. No published prices; ask for a written quote. source
Eventos del Cielo · Wedding planner · Santo Domingo
Offers: Full wedding planning: colour palettes, vendor selection, logistics and budget management. No published prices; ask for a written quote. Languages: Spanish-language website. source
ICC Dominicana · Wedding, social & corporate event planner · Santo Domingo
Offers: Destination weddings, social and corporate events across the DR: planning, design and décor, full production and vendor coordination. Stands out for: Works in Santo Domingo and Punta Cana. No published prices; ask for a written quote. Address: C/ Respaldo 14, No. 21, Ensanche Naco, Santo Domingo. source
Lilibeth Event Planner · Wedding planner & décor · Santo Domingo
Offers: Traditional, themed, destination and intimate weddings: planning, design and décor, vendor coordination. No published prices; ask for a written quote. Address: Calle Las Palmas #31, Residencial Amapola GYV, Altos de Arroyo Hondo II, Santo Domingo. source
Getting there: Las Américas International Airport (SDQ) is Santo Domingo's main international gateway.
How to choose
Pick Billini Hotel for a large reception in one building with suites upstairs for the couple and family.
Pick Casas del XVI for exclusive use of a private house and a more intimate weekend.
Pick Atarazana or El Mesón de la Cava for a restaurant reception with Dominican food or a cave setting.
FAQ
Do Colonial City venues provide catering?
Casas del XVI lists on-site catering and El Mesón de la Cava publishes plated and buffet wedding plans; Anselmo Catering and Banquet RD cater elsewhere.
Is there a civil officiant option?
Hodelpa Nicolás de Ovando lists a civil officiant among its wedding services.
How many people can Billini Hotel host?
Five venues: Gala up to 300, La Casona up to 270, Casa Mía 150, Rooftop Terrace 50–80, Salón Iris 30–50.