Has anyone retired in the Dominican Republic and obtained residency there?

Anyone know a good wedding coordinator in the Dominican Republic? I cannot get anyone to email me back!?

• I have emailed a ton of so called "wedding coordinators" in the Dominican Republic (prefer Punta Cana) and NO-ONE has emailed me back. Resorts charge too much for ceremonies so I thought I would use an outside vendor. Very small symbolic ceremony for two people. Anyone know someone that is legit and efficient that can help? Thanks!

• Answer:

  Trying to get ANYONE from the Caribbean to respond to e-mail inquiries is frustrating and nearly impossible.. doesn't matter if you are buying a house.. asking about facilities or trying to get a wedding coordinator.. Even if you hopped on a plane and went there in person, it wouldn't change too much.. in the 3rd world it's common for people to keep their bookings IN PENCIL and the last booking will be erased so they can put the next one in its place.. I've seen this done too many times and nothing is more frustrating than having a Doctor's or Dentist's appointment and when you show up at the appropriate you find out someone else has your time booked because they were the LAST PERSON to book the time and your name was erased long before. If you want to be sure you are getting the booking you want you almost have to PAY FOR IT by going through the hotel.. trying to save money in the Caribbean by doing your own thing is false economy and can end up costing you time and money and frustration. If you don't want to go through the hotel for your wedding planning then you are pretty much on your own. It's not like in AmeriKa.. the Caribbean operates on a whole different mind set.