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Intimate weddings in Cabrera
Boutique hotels on the north-east coast that host small weddings and private events.
Cabrera suits couples who want a small wedding away from the big resort areas.
Cabrera Chalet, in La Catalina, offers full wedding planning with a choice of beach, chalet or hacienda ceremony sites, flowers and decoration, hair and make-up, reception dinner, live music, cake and an officiant; private events are for up to 25 people.
Casablanca Cabrera Hotel says couples can book the entire hotel or a room for two, choose the menu and ceremony spot, and that it is about 1 h 15 min from Samaná El Catey airport (AZS).
For a larger luxury option nearby, Amanera sits on Playa Grande near Río San Juan.
Why couples choose Cabrera
Cabrera, in María Trinidad Sánchez Province at the eastern end of the north coast, sits on the western edge of the Bahía Escocesa. Its cliffs, coves and small hotels make it one of the few places in the DR where a couple can take over an entire venue for a weekend. Samaná El Catey airport (AZS) is the closest; Casablanca Cabrera puts the drive at about 1 h 15 min.
The venues, side by side
Cabrera Chalet in La Catalina is the most complete package we list: full planning; beach, chalet or hacienda ceremony sites; flowers and decoration; hair and make-up; reception dinner; live music; cake; and an officiant, for private events and group dinners of up to 25. Casablanca Cabrera offers destination weddings by booking the whole hotel or a room for two, plus location shoots, private events and catering. Amanera, the Aman resort above Playa Grande near Río San Juan, is the luxury choice on this coast; it quotes on request.
Elopement or small wedding: a planning sequence
1) Decide legal or symbolic: a legal civil marriage needs apostilled, translated documents and two adult witnesses (see our legal-requirements guide). 2) Pick the venue by guest count. 3) Book photographer and music; ExperiencesDR's in-house Wedding DJ starts from US$2,500 and Event DJ (welcome dinner, after-party) from US$1,000, with video and drone on request. 4) Plan guest days: the Samaná Peninsula's whale season runs roughly mid-January to late March.
Guest experiences nearby
Cabrera's location between Río San Juan and the Samaná Peninsula gives guests plenty to do before or after the wedding. On the peninsula, Samaná Excursions lists Los Haitises and Cayo Levantado days from US$60, and in winter Whale Samaná runs whale watching from January 15 to March 31 (US$65 per adult, US$35 per child). Las Terrenas, with its beaches and restaurants, is about 30 minutes from Samaná El Catey airport, on the same side as Cabrera.
Questions to ask a Cabrera venue
How many guests can sleep on site, and where do overflow guests stay? What is the rain plan for a clifftop or beach ceremony? Is there a generator, and what is the latest time for amplified music? Does the venue work with outside photographers, videographers and DJs? Which airport transfers can it arrange, and at what cost? Written answers make venues easy to compare.
Music and film
Small weddings still benefit from good sound and a film. ExperiencesDR's in-house Wedding DJ starts from US$2,500 and covers ceremony, dinner and dancing; an Event DJ for a welcome dinner starts from US$1,000. Video and drone coverage of Cabrera's cliffs are priced on request. Confirm power and sound limits with your venue first.
Related guides
Comparing regions? Read our destination wedding cost guide and our Punta Cana venues guide. Sorting paperwork? See the legal requirements to marry in the Dominican Republic, including apostille, translation and witness rules.
Guest accommodation
With small hotels, rooms go fast. Casablanca Cabrera can be booked whole, which solves accommodation for a small group in one step; for larger groups, ask Cabrera Chalet and nearby hotels about rooms for overflow guests and shuttle arrangements on the wedding day.
Providers compared
| Listing | Location | What they offer | Published price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cabrera Chalet | La Catalina, Cabrera | Full wedding planning; beach, chalet or hacienda ceremony sites; flowers & decoration; hair & make-up; reception dinner; live music; cake; officiant | On request |
| Casablanca Cabrera Hotel | Cabrera | Destination weddings (book the entire hotel or a room for two), location shooting, private events, catering | On request |
| Amanera | Playa Grande, Río San Juan | Luxury resort | On request |
Key facts by provider
- Cabrera Chalet: capacity: Private events and group dinners for up to 25 people
- Casablanca Cabrera Hotel: About 1 h 15 min from Samaná El Catey airport (AZS)
Related listings & add-ons
How many guests can Cabrera Chalet host?
Private events for up to 25 people, per its site.
Where is Amanera?
Above Playa Grande, near Río San Juan.
Can guests go whale watching from Cabrera?
Yes, on the Samaná Peninsula in season; Whale Samaná runs January 15–March 31.
How far is Cabrera from the airport?
Casablanca Cabrera puts Samaná El Catey (AZS) at about 1 h 15 min.
Does Cabrera Chalet provide an officiant?
Yes, its wedding services include an officiant.
Can we book the whole hotel?
Casablanca Cabrera offers whole-hotel wedding bookings.
Sources
- https://www.cabrera-chalet.com/kopie-von-private-groups-events-1
- https://www.cabrera-chalet.com/event-planning
- https://www.casablancacabrerahotel.com/weddings
- https://www.casablancacabrerahotel.com/
- https://www.aman.com/resorts/amanera
- https://www.cabrera-chalet.com/
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cabrera,_Dominican_Republic