Kukua Beach Club Wedding Venue Guide | Punta Cana, DR
Kukua Beach Club Wedding Venue Guide | Destination Wedding
The Dominican Republic is one of the most popular destinations in the world for a tropical getaway to celebrate an unforgettable wedding or elope in a gorgeous location. Kukua Beach Club is one of the top off-resort Wedding Venues in Bavaro, Punta Cana to celebrate your destination wedding right on the lovely beachfront of Playa Arena Gorda.
The first time I shot a wedding at this location, I fell in love with the vibe of the space and the staff, and the planning team; everyone is truly dedicated to manifesting your dream wedding.
Kukua is located in the heart of Bavaro, Punta Cana, where the Caribbean Sea meets the Atlantic Ocean. The area is full of palm trees, white sands, and calm waters. The sunsets are incredible and even on cloudy days, the landscape is divine. You can read all the great reviews on the official Tripadvisor page of the venue: Kukua Beach Tripadvisor and their WeddingWire page.
The Space
When you arrive at Kukua Beach Club you’ll see a walkway path that takes you to the main entrance of the restaurant and the beautiful garden. The entrance features modern boho decor, infused with a tropical aesthetic. The bar comes next, ready to serve up your favorite refreshments in your island paradise.
The Caribbean Sea is the backdrop for ceremony photos whether you chose to tie the knot at The Palapa or Bavaro Beach. Next, choose from four stunning locations to hold your reception, all of which are tailored to match your taste and style.
For a wedding day, the getting ready rooms are apart from each other, one is inside the palapa near the beach and another is inside the restaurant, so you won’t be able to see each other before the ceremony if that’s what you’d like.
I always recommend doing a first look before the ceremony, it is an intimate moment where you can have a few minutes for yourselves to connect, and we’ll have a moment to do some couples photos around the venue before all your guests arrive.
Cuisine
Don’t get me started about the food! As a vegetarian myself, I always appreciate it when a venue offers delicious options no matter what dietary restrictions you have. This place creates a fresh tailored menu that is delicious and inclusive for all your guests. Seafood is surely a specialty, because of the location fresh fish and a variety of crustaceans are always available.
Planning your Wedding at Kukua Beach Club
Mayte and Rachel are the bosses and badass wedding planners at Kukua. Mayte is the lead designer and planner that will help you curate a real destination wedding experience. They are available to make your day extra special and curated to your style as they are professionals that have done dozens if not hundreds of weddings over the years. Feel free to check out their Instagram and reach out to them through their official website (the link is on their Instagram profile). Also, check out their Pinterest profile for some wedding inspiration at the Venue Kukua Pinterest.
They will also assist on what exactly you need to get married legally in the DR if that’s what you’d like. Alejando Angulo is the official wedding officiant of the Venue in case you want to reach out to him directly. He officiates weddings all around Punta Cana.
Cost of a destination wedding in the Dominican Republic, Punta Cana
When you reach out to the venue, they will send you a digital book where you can check their a la carte wedding venues packages and check the Kukua Beach Club wedding prices. Surely you will find a package that goes with your derided destination wedding and start planning! Wedding planning packages typically start at $5,000 US dollars.
Taking care of your guests
Happy guests help for a happy party! Take care of your guests by providing them with great options to choose from for lodging. Punta Cana has amazing AirB&Bs and spacious villas for larger parties. If you’d like a resort experience and have all your wedding guests in one place in Punta Cana, I recommend the following hotels that are close by the wedding venue:
Hiring the right people
In my experience, weddings are the best when they truly represent who the couple is, and that’s why artists and creators come together, to make your vision possible and represent who you are on your wedding day.
I’d love to share wedding artists that will give you great service and help your day be magical:
Hair & Makeup Artist: Krystie Ann | Anna Nuet
Planning and Decor: Mayte & Rachel
Videography: Capture Do
Live Wedding Painting: Marina
Photography: me ;)
Kukua Beach Club Wedding Planning Advice:
Book the venue and photography services in time! Remember we book weddings at least 3 months to 1 year in advance! Reach out to get a quote from everybody so you can have peace of mind!
Sort out permits/legal papers at least 30 days prior.
Explore places on google maps/google where you can have an adventure while you are in the DR! Search for lagunes, ecological reserves, waterfalls, and nearby beaches.
Wear comfortable and bring yer sunscreen. Let’s be real, DR is very humid, and the sun it’s just waiting to burn your beautiful skin.
Hopefully, this info will help you get started planning an amazing destination wedding in the Dominican Republic. There is nothing stopping you from creating an unforgettable experience with the person of your life and your loved ones.