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Hispanic or Latinx-owned, Woman-owned

28 years in business

We speak English, French and Spanish

Medium team (11-20 members)

NOVELLA Wedding Planner & Designer is a wedding planning and designer company based in Dominican Republic specialized in destination weddings providing upscale planning and design services in Punta Cana, Cap Cana, Casa de Campo, Samaná, Santo Domingo and the rest of the country. Ideal for those dreaming of an elegant luxury destination wedding in the gorgeous Caribbean, these planners are dedicated to producing unforgettable events, perfectly excuted. With over two decades of experience in organizing incredible celebrations, these professionals adopt a detail-oriented approach and a passion for perfection that ensures a stress free event where their clients are just another guest at their own event.

Services Offered

From full planning guidance to wedding decorations, this committed team can apply their expertise to a number of situations. Their planning service is ideal for those who require assistance throughout the entire process. A personal wedding planner will create concepts, schedule meetings, and ultimately ensure that your visions become a reality. With excellent links to an array of trusted vendors, this service gives you peace of mind that your special occasion is in capable hands. Here, your planner can find the picture-perfect venue, floral designer, photographer, and more. What's more, these planners have a great understanding of the island and all of its hidden gems that are ideal for intimate ceremonies and wedding celebrations. Including secluded beaches and lavish resorts, this island can facilitate any size and type of festivity imaginable. Further services available at Novella Wedding Planner & Designer include:

  • Full event design
  • Guestlist creation
  • Decoration design
  • Timelines
  • To-do lists
  • Budget analysis
  • An online planning tool

What you'll love about Novella Wedding Planner & Designer

From the first consultation, the dedicated team will do everything they can to make your vision a reality while staying within your budget. The online planning tool keeps all the details in one place so you can easily access your information as you were in the DR. Check out their photos to get an idea of what your big day could look like!

FAQ

What is the starting price for day-of wedding coordination?

$5,000

What is the starting price for partial wedding planning?

$5,000

What is the starting price for full wedding planning?

$8,000

Do you offer an hourly rate?

No

What wedding events do you provide services for?

Ceremony
Reception
Rehearsal Dinner
Engagement Party

What wedding planning services do you offer?

Day-of Coordination
Full Planning
Partial Planning

What weddings do you have experience planning?

Civil
Cultural
Destination
Double Weddings
Eco-Friendly
Non-Religious
Religious

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Reviews of NOVELLA Wedding Planner & Designer

Paola
Paola Sent on 11/14/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Profesionalismo/ Professionalism

If i could describe Novella with one word it would be Professionals. The connection and relationship they build with their brides goes beyond anything you can imagine. They take the time and dedication to understand your vision, design it and bring it to life. They are extremely honest when it come to budget. But at the end is your decision as a couple with what you want to go with. The three ladies are an incredible team, they are the perfect combination to the excellent service they provide. If close to your wedding date you feel stressed or nervous, dont be, they will solve it “TRUST ME”.
I left every single detail of my wedding on their hands and i can say im extremely thankful for their service.
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Ingrid Sent on 09/01/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Exceptional !!!

First of all I would like to say I loved Novella team!!! From beginning to end they helped my dream wedding come true. My wedding was over the top beautiful and I would do all over again in a heart beat. Carlota is the owner she is very knowledgeable, passionate and a blessing, she looks out for you and wants the best for you and has your best interest at heart always. For that I appreciated her so much through all the stress that comes with wedding planning. She was always their to answer my questions. Secondly her team assistant Mariana wow what a sweet, funny and easy going person she was, she helped coordinate my wedding food menu, drinks, some decor,music etc, she was like the missing puzzle to ease my nerves when I felt overwhelmed with the planning process she was truly a life savor! Thirdly the most amazing and talented Liza, decor manager wow she brings your vision to life to the max just beyond beautiful a true work of art! Next, the most sweetest and I mean the most patient wedding coordinator I’ve ever meet in the world named Naomi, not only she helped me from the start when I was getting ready at my bridal suite, she carried my dress, viel, helped me change into my second dress we laughed because she even dried my sweat behind my hair ( we all know DR heat is no joke) from all the dancing lol she was just all around amazing. Lauren amazing as well she helped the groomsmen keep in order she also helped me at the reception a true sweetheart and patient! And lastly Gabriela who made sure of the finishing touches of my wedding decor was perfect thanks so much ❤️. I wish honestly I can relive my wedding again, in 5 years I will renew my vows and I plan on calling them again. I wanted to let you all know from the Novella team how much I appreciated your dedication, your passion and incredible talent you have for all you do, my wedding would have not been so special and spectacular like it was if it wasn’t for you guys. Im so glad and happy I found them. I highly recommend them and you will not be disappointed! With much much love thank you and see you soon!! Love Ingrid and Daniel ❤️
Mariana
Mariana Sent on 05/10/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Tus aliadas para lograr el matrimonio de tus sueños

Con Novella logramos tener el matrimonio de nuestros sueños, incluso superando todas nuestras expectativas!
Su atención al detalle marco la diferencia para nosotros y nuestros familiares!
Su flexibilidad nos ayudo a integrar la cultura Venezolana con la Dominicana de una manera espectacular!
Samantha
Samantha Sent on 04/16/2022
5 out of 5 rating

We love you, Novella!

My husband and I got married on 2/26/2022 at Pearl Beach Club. I first reached out to Novella in December 2021 and knew instantly that Carlota was a true professional and someone I had to work with. Living in the US, I was nervous to plan a wedding in the DR as a Type A planner myself! The process is certainly different in DR (much more relaxed and less time needed to plan larger events) but TRUST THE PROCESS! Everything with Carlota and Liza was more than I could ever have imagined. I was able to meet Carlota at our decor trial and food tasting and I immediately felt as ease and calm just being in her presence. She is the best in the business and was very clearly respected by all of our vendors from photo, video, hair, make up, lighting, music, etc. She has your BACK! - She constantly was negotiating for us and suggesting the very best options for our day. It made all the difference being able to connect with her before our day. The day of our wedding she was constantly by my side with her team making sure everything went to plan. Liza for DECOR was AMAZING!! I can not say enough about her. What she brings to life on your wedding day is something I have NEVER seen before - it is absolutely STUNNING and you will be so PROUD and HAPPY!!

Our wedding was an absolute blast and party. We brought 125 people from the US to celebrate with us. People could not stop telling us how it was the best wedding they ever attended from start to finish and just how elegant and stunning everything was. The dance floor was electric and Novella has everything to do with keeping the day flowing as perfectly as you envision it.

I am so sad the planning is over as Carlota is such a joy and gave Patrick and I such a celebration that we and our guest could never forget. Thank you to the entire Novella team. I know it is not an easy job, but your hard work certainly does not go unnoticed by your clients. WE LOVE YOU!
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Alejandra Sent on 04/12/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Novella planned and executed the wedding of my dreams!

Thanks to Novella, my new husband and I got to celebrate the wedding of our dreams this past weekend! Novella’s team is incredibly professional, knowledgeable, organized, thorough and so, so creative. They helped take my ideas and turn them into an amazing event and provided advice and tips that only experts like them to would be able to. Their guidance and support during the planning process was indispensable- I felt so supported from the day we booked them to the very end of the wedding day. I highly recommend their services!
Marilyn
Marilyn Sent on 01/15/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Exceptional Wedding Planners

The Novella team is exceptional and the best investment one can make planning a wedding in the Dominican Republic. Carlota and Liza are both extraordinary wedding planners with great interpersonal skills and impeccable taste. We started working with them about a year before our daughter’s wedding which took place in Casa de Campo in November 2021. The bride and our family lives in the U.S. and the groom lived in Europe where his family resides. Although we were initially a bit nervous about planning a wedding in a third country, Novella made the wedding planning seamless. Carlota has strong communication skills (her English is very good). She is confident and connects well. Her experience is priceless. Carlota worked with our vision and wishes but provided invaluable suggestions. She would let us know when she thought something would not work or if there was a better option. We greatly appreciate her patience and guidance. It was especially challenging to plan a wedding during a pandemic. I don’t know how we would have achieved such an incredible wedding without Carlota. She remained on top of safety guidelines but maintained a very positive attitude that we could still achieve the wedding of our dreams.
Carlota did a great job suggesting catering options and vendors for music and entertainment. I strongly suggest that if possible you hire Novella before booking a venue or vendors. In our case, we had already signed a catering contract but Carlota still took on the challenge and managed to negotiate lower prices. Fortunately, we booked our musicians, entertainers and most other venues after booking Novella and had a great experience.
Liza, the decor designer is out of this world. She is extraordinarily creative and has exquisite taste. Liza had my daughter (the bride) share the style she had in mind then took it to a whole new level. We actually could not make it to the decor unveiling where Liza would provide a decor sample table. Liza adapted and provided her decor presentation via zoom. I was blown away with all the unique table arrangements, cake/ dessert room, fabulous bar and many other details she tied together and eventually magically brought to life on the wedding day!
I was impressed by how passionately the Novella team worked especially during the last two weeks leading to the wedding. Carlota has a very admirable work ethic and is extremely committed to making sure everything is perfect. If anything went wrong on the wedding day, I still do not know about it! Carlota and her team were present throughout every minute of the wedding day orchestrating every detail. I cannot thank Novella enough for their extraordinary effort which resulted in a spectacular and incredibly fun wedding definitely worth traveling to!
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Estefania Sent on 12/13/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Better than I could have ever imagined!

I was never the type to dream about my wedding day. From the beginning I truly entrusted the whole process to them from start to finish. They gave me the options and I chose which one I thought suited us best. It really could not have gone more smooth. They helped me create a vision and make it reality. Looking back there is nothing I would have done different the day was just perfect. I had the best time and will cherish that memory as one of the best days of my life forever!
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Jessica Sent on 11/14/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutamente lo mejor de lo mejor!

El equipo de Novella es excelente! Todos son profesionales de altísimo nivel que se preocupan por proveer el mejor servicio y una boda perfecta en todos los sentidos. Habiendo utilizado su plan DIY, puedo decir que se merecen mas que 5 estrellas. De principio a fin estuvieron con nosotros para consultas, preguntas, cambios, etc. En todo momento, aún comunicándonos de manera internacional, Carlota y su equipo se encargaron de todos los detalles y gracias a su gran trabajo, crearon la boda perfecta para nosotros. Sin duda alguna, lo mejor de lo mejor!
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Cynthia Sent on 11/14/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Son increibles, 100% recomendadas

La mejor decisión que hice en mi boda, son excelentes en todo el sentido de la palabra. Las elegiria mil veces mas
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Lenny Sent on 04/18/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Incredible wedding experience!

My husband and I couldn’t have picked better planners to help execute our dream wedding. With the unexpected pandemic they were able to keep us calm and assist with changing our wedding 3 times! We are truly grateful and will recommend them to everyone!
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