Destination elopements and micro weddings have been steadily on the rise the last few years, a tendency that is expected only to be accelerated after the current pandemic. And even though travel opportunities have been curtailed as we are still navigating our way through uncharted terrain, one thing is certain. The desire to celebrate such an important milestone in our lives in a beautiful destination with our nearest and dearest or our significant other only will never cease.

The Dominican Republic, the Caribbean's most popular country with tourists, is unsurprisingly a prominent wedding destination too. Featuring a diverse landscape, ranging from tropical rainforests, mountainous grounds, a palm-tree-dotted coastline with luxurious resorts, and evocative colonial architecture, it is the definition of the tropical paradise, if we also add the festive spirit and exotic food culture of a nation sharing the island of Hispaniola to the west with Haiti.

Daga and Kacper are a kind and gracious young couple who opted for a surprise Dominican Republic elopement since they decided to keep it secret even from their immediate family.