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Your Special Day in ParadisePuerto Rico

Caribe Hilton Hotel, San Juan

Destination Wedding Guide

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¡Que vivan los novios!That’s how we toast the bride and groom on their special day in Puerto Rico.

Our cosmopolitan Caribbean island lends a new twist to the phrase “Something Old, Something New”. Puerto Rico is a 520 year old island and whether you envision your destination wedding as romantic and charming or opulent and luxurious, Puerto Rico has everything you could wish for; from our centuries-old forts, intimate antique churches, majestic mountains, blue-green oceans lapping at pristine beaches to five-star resorts with celebrity chefs. You can even get married in a spectacular subterranean cavern or say your vows while skydiving!

Your wedding party has a host of activities to choose from – world-class golf for the groomsmen, pampering spas for the bridesmaids, horseback riding and zip-lining for the young at heart, sightseeing, museums or just lounging.

Few islands in the Caribbean are as accessible – no U.S. passport required for U.S citizens- or as romantic as Puerto Rico for your special day in paradise.

Visit www.seepuertorico.com to begin your happy ever after with the wedding of your dreams in Puerto Rico, the All-Star Island!


Puerto Rico is a stunning backdrop for your once-in-a-lifetime destination wedding or honeymoon.

This tropical island has a rich history that combines Taino indian, Spanish colonial,African, and American culture. Old San Juan is a small, romantic town of blue cobble-stone streets and brightly painted buildings where you find two of the oldest churches in the Americas.

Throughout the island, you will find architectual gems, centuries-old lighthouses andnatural wonders where you can capture your special memories on your wedding day or your unforgettable honeymoon.

Let the romance begin!


La Concha Resort, Condado


Fun things for you and your wedding party to do in Puerto Rico

• Sunset cruise on crystal clear Caribbean waters.• Night kayaking on a Bio Bay.• El Yunque Rainforest hike.• Rum tasting at Bacardi Rum Factory.• Foodie Tour in Old San Juan.• Golf tournament for the groomsmen .• Spa day for the bridesmaids.• Luxury shopping spree.• Ocean kayaking, paddleboarding, snorkeling or scuba.• Salsa dancing classes for the bridal party.• Horseback riding in the mountains.• Ziplining adventure• Continue your lucky streak at the casino...you already hit the jackpot!

Toro Verde Zipline


Horse drawn carriage, Ponce


Ready to say “I Do”?

Now that he’s put a ring on it, imagine your dream wedding in Puerto Rico.

Will you be barefoot on the beach or wearing Blahniks in a castle? Do you envision classical music in an intimate setting or salsa dancing ‘til dawn for 300?

Here’s a sample of the uniquedestinations and venues Puerto Ricooffers when it’s time to say

“I Do”...

Spanish Colonial VenuesAntiguo Casino de Puerto Ricowww.prconvention.com/#planners787-641-7722

Antiguo Casino de [email protected]/2242

Casa González Cuyarwww.caappr.org787-439-3528

Casa de Españawww.casadeespanapr.com787-722-3611

Castillo de San Cristobal &San Felipe del Morro Forts www.nps.gov/saju787-729-6777

Castillo Serrallés, Poncewww.castilloserralles.org787-259-1774

Hotel El Conventowww.elconvento.com 787-723-9020

La PrincesaPuerto Rico Tourism Company [email protected] 787-721-2400 x 2021

Hotel El Convento, Old San Juan



Hacienda Siesta Alegre, Rio Grande


Contemporary Beach Weddings

Caribe Hilton Hotel www.caribehilton.com 787-721-0303

Courtyard by Marriott Isla VerdeBeach Resort www.islaverdeweddings.com 787-791-0404

El Conquistador Resort,A Waldorf Astoria Resort www.elconresort.com 787-863-1000

El San Juan Resort & Casinowww.weddingsatelsanjuan.com787-791-1000

Embassy SuitesDorado del Mar Beach & Golf Resortwww.embassysuitesdorado.com787-278-7009

Gran Meliá Puerto Rico Golf Resort www.melia.com/en/hotels/puerto-rico/coco-beach/gran-melia-puerto-rico-golf-resort 787-809-1770

Hilton Ponce Golf & Casino Resort www.hiltonponceresort.com 787-259-7676

La Concha A Renaissance Resort www.laconchaweddings.com 787-721-7500

Rincón Beach Resort www.rinconbeach.com 787-589-9000

Rincón of the Seas www.rinconoftheseas.com787-823-8111

San Juan Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/sju-pr-san-juan-marriott-resort-and-stel-laris-casino 787-722-7000

The Ritz-Carlton San Juanwww.ritzcarlton.com/en/Properties/SanJuan 787-253-1700

Wyndham Rio Mar BeachResort & Spa www.wyndhamriomar.com 787-888-6000

La Concha Resort, Condado


Venues with a view

The Condado Plaza Hiltonwww.condadoplaza.com787-721-1000

Sheraton Puerto Rico Hotel & Casinowww.sheratonpuertoricohotelcasino.com1-877-796-8515

Sheraton Old San Juanwww.sheratonoldsanjuan.com787-721-5100

La Cava de Terroir at Hacienda Carabaliwww.carabalirainforestpark.com 787-889-4954

San Juan Water & Beach Club Hotelwww.waterbeachhotel.com787-728-3666

Verdanza Hotelwww.verdanzahotel.com787-253-9000

Sun Bay, Vieques


Country WeddingsHacienda Don Carmelo www.haciendadoncarmelo.com 787-858-1378

Hacienda Siesta Alegrewww.haciendasiestaalegre.com 787-887-7500

Hacienda Carabaliwww.carabalirainforestpark.com 787-889-4954

Jardín Botánico y CulturalWilliam Miranda Marínwww.visitacaguas.com 787-744-8833

Tropical Intimate WeddingsBlue Horizon Boutique Resort, Vieques www.bluehorizonboutiqueresort.com787-741-3318

Copamarina Beach Resort & Spa www.ourpuertoricowedding.com787-821-0622Club Seabourne, Culebra www.clubseabourne.com 787-742-3169

Hix Island House, Vieques www.hixislandhouse.com 787-741-2302

Parador Villas del Mar Hau www.paradorvillasdelmarhau.com787-872-2045

Royal Isabela www.royalisabela.com 787-609-5888

Villa Montaña Beach Resort www.villamontana.com 787-872-9554

Sun Bay, Vieques


Tropical Sophisticated WeddingsCondado Vanderbilt Hotel www.condadovanderbilt.com787-721-5500

Dorado Beach – A Ritz-Carlton Reservewww.ritzcarlton.com/en/Properties/DoradoBeach787-626-1100

Museo de Arte de Poncewww.museoarteponce.org787-840-1510, ext. 395 or 254

Museo de Arte de Puerto Ricowww.mapr.org787-977-6277

St. Regis Bahia Beach Resortwww.stregisbahiabeach.com787-809-8000

W Retreat & Spa, Vieques www.wvieques.com787-741-4100


Wedding Coordinators endorsed byPuerto Rico Tourism Company

All Events PRSarah [email protected](939) 697-8056

Chezelle Dezines WeddingsChezelle [email protected](787) 919-0532

Creating Weddings GroupMaribel Ramirezwww.creatingweddingsgroup.commaribel@creatingweddingsgroup.com(787) 225-4008

María Lugo Wedding [email protected](787)548-5561

Milly Centeno [email protected](787) 717-1808

Tropical Weddings Puerto RicoSari & John [email protected](787) 671-1690

Wed Affair (Gets / Grand Events)Daphne [email protected]


How to Arrange for Your Destination Wedding in Puerto Rico

It is easy, and the Puerto Rico Tourism Company can help! If you have all your documentation in order, you can have your marriage license in a day or two. And the marriage certificate will be avail-able within ten days of filing!

First, call toll-free 1-800-866-7827 from the United States or Puerto Rico or 1-800-981-7575 from Latin America between 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 midnight, Eastern Standard Time.

A representative from the Puerto Rico Tourism Company will help you coordinate an appointment with the Demographic Registrar’s Office, the office that issues marriage licenses in Puerto Rico. Both the bride and the groom must be present at that appointment. The Demographic Registry office is conveniently located at the Tourism Company Information Center in the Ochoa Building in 500 Tanca Street, first floor, Old San Juan.

Lighthouse, Cabo Rojo

At Meet Puerto Rico, the island’s convention bureau, there is also a team of professionals who can help with the wedding event. For more information call 1-800-875-4765 or send an email:[email protected] and they will be more than happy to help.



• Medical CertificateEach of you must provide a medical certificate that shows you have complied with tests required for marriage in your place of residence. Be aware that this certification is only valid for ten (10) days from the date of issuance. After ten days, you would have to get a new certificate in order to get married.

• Residency RequirementsThere are no residency requirements in order to be married in Puerto Rico but non-residents must submit an affi-davit or sworn statement that the sole purpose of their visit is to get married. Non-U.S. citizens must include in this affida-vit that they will not be staying in Puerto Rico longer than established in the visa or federal entrance permit to US territory.If the affidavit is not written by a lawyer, it must be accompanied by the certificate of the County Clerk of the state to certify that she/he is qualified to notarize documents in your state and have the embossed seal. If it is issued in a foreign country, it must be accompanied by the Apostille seal.

• Photo IDThere are no passports required for US citizens in Puerto Rico, however the bride and groom should have a valid photo ID, which can be a passport, state-issued ID, a visa, or green card.

• Birth Certificate

In order to record your official name, be sure to bring copies of both birth certificates.

Documentation RequiredBefore you arrive in Puerto Rico, be sure to have all these documents which you will submit at the Demographic Registry.


• Other documentsIf you are divorced or widowed, a copy of the corresponding official documents is necessary.

• Internal Revenue StampPurchase an Internal Revenue stamp at the Treasury Department (Departamento de Hacienda) office. This will be affixed to the license to authenticate the document.

Once the proper documents are submitted at the Demographic Registry and revised for compliance by Registry, the marriage certificate will be issued and signed. It’s very important you bring the license to the wedding ceremony!

The officiant at the wedding must deliver the certificate, marriage license and all other documents to the Demographic Registry of themunicipality where the ceremony took place no more than 10 days after the marriage. Within two weeks of filing, the couple will be issued the marriage certificate.

Keep in mind that a wedding coordinator can make all these arrangements.

“Our specialty? Sunset weddings. Puerto Rico has the best sunsets in the world.”

Daphne BarbeitoWed AffairSt. Regis Bahia Beach, Rio Grande


Vieques

How Do I Receive My Marriage Certificate?

Generally, within ten days of the officiant having submitted all the documents required, your marriage certificate will be available. Below are several options to get your marriage certificate. Choose the one that is easiest for you. 1. Go online to www.pr.gov to order a copy of your marriage certificate. Look for this symbol under Certificados. Instructions are available in English and Spanish. There is a small fee payable with a credit card. 2. Write an authorization letter giving permission to an individual (your wedding planner, the officiant) to pick up the marriage certificate and mail it to you. A copy of both of your photo IDs must accompa-ny this letter. 3. Order your marriage certificate through www.vitalchek.com. There is a fee for this service.


St. Regis Bahia Beach, Rio Grande


Frequently Asked Questions• Is it easy to get married in Puerto Rico?

Tying the knot in Puerto Rico is now easier than ever! You’ll be issued a marriage license within hours of your visit to the Demographic Registry, the island’s marriage license bureau. After the wedding ceremony you can request a copy of the marriage certificate online.

• Can I get all the services for my wedding that I could get back home?Roselyn Sanchez, Marc Anthony and Shania Twain had their big day in Puerto Rico. We have professionalwedding planners, outstanding caterers, world-class photographers, great florists and internationally known dress designers. Search weddingwire.com or a Spanish website, bodaclickpr.com. Many of the island’s wedding planners have their own websites.

• Can I bring my own officiant?Yes, but a locally licensed officiant must be present as a witness to the wedding ceremony in order for themarriage to be legal under Puerto Rico law.

• Are religious ceremonies required? No, but if you decide to have one, then a civil ceremony with a judge is not necessary.

• Do I need to see a physician who is a resident practicioner in Puerto Rico for the medical certification?No, as long as you meet the required medical tests for marriage where you reside, you don’t have to see a local physician. However, the certificate you provide is only valid for ten (10) days from issuance and must include the doctor’s license number.

• Can I get married on the beach in Puerto Rico?Yes...By law, all beaches in Puerto Rico are public but if you want to have any kind of set-up with exclusive use of that area, you need a permit from the Department of Natural Resources. Your hotel or wedding planner has theexperience to obtain those permits. A fee is charged based on the size of the event.El Conquistador, Fajardo


Our sincerest thanks to www.saulpadua.com for his collaboration with the stunning photographs of wedding couples.

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