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Nérida Álvarez Wedding & Event Planner is a wedding planning service based in Guaynabo, Puerto Rico.

Who are we?

Hi! My name is Nérida, and I am the owner and lead planner at Nérida Álvarez, Wedding & Event Planner. My team and I pride ourselves on our strong work ethic, communication, professionalism, integrity, and flawless performance.

I consider myself a people person, and this skill, combined with my passion for coordinating and more than 20 years of experience in the Wedding Industry, is what creates the perfect blend of what you should look for in a Wedding Planner. My team of highly experienced professionals and I work together to surpass your greatest expectations and bring to life everything that you and your partner have wished for.

Services

At Nérida Álvarez, Wedding & Event Planner, we offer everything you may need to guide you in the right direction and help you in every step of the planning process.

- Full Wedding Coordination

- Partial Wedding Coordination

- Budget Analysis

- Vendor Referrals

- Protocol Outline

- RSVP

- Among other services

Interested in our services and want to know more about all that we offer? Send us a message!

What you'll love about Nérida Álvarez Wedding & Event Planner

With over two decades in the industry, the team has strong relationships with trusted local vendors and can help you find the ones that suit your needs. You can choose from a variety of packages to personalize your experience. Check out their photos to see some of the events they've planned!

  • Hispanic or Latinx-owned
  • Woman-owned
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Frequently asked questions

What is the starting price for partial wedding planning?

$3,000

What is the starting price for full wedding planning?

$4,500

Do you offer an hourly rate?

No

What wedding events do you provide services for?

Ceremony
Reception

What wedding planning services do you offer?

Full Planning
Partial Planning

What weddings do you have experience planning?

Civil
Destination
Elopement
Eco-Friendly
Non-Religious
Religious

Reviews of Nérida Álvarez Wedding & Event Planner

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An exceptional, professional wedding planner—organized, bilingual, responsive, and deeply detail-oriented. She used an online platform to keep couples on track, recommended reliable vendors, managed logistics remotely and on the day, and stayed within budget. Couples say she exceeded expectations, calmed them during stress, and made their weddings magical.

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An exceptional, professional wedding planner—organized, bilingual, responsive, and deeply detail-oriented. She used an online platform to keep couples on track, recommended reliable vendors, managed logistics remotely and on the day, and stayed within budget. Couples say she exceeded expectations, calmed them during stress, and made their weddings magical.

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Natasha Sent on 08/31/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Spectacular!

Nerida was amazing throughout the entire process of the wedding planning and wedding day. She uses a tool for wedding planning that worked quite well and allowed us to stay engaged and up to date on the different wedding tasks, despite both of us being in different time zones. When the wedding day started, I immediately felt relaxed when Nerida's team arrived at the hotel. Special thanks to Nerida's assistant Michelle who was amazing and super supportive throughout both wedding planning and wedding day. She was with me during the wedding prep in the hotel that afternoon and allowed me to stop stressing and start enjoying the day. Also, special thanks to Nerida's assistant that help my husband and his groomsmen while they were getting ready and taking pictures. She was amazing and my husband felt that she did an awesome job as well coordinating and telling him where to go before the ceremony. When the ceremony started and Nerida helped me get out of the car, she had some beautiful words that she shared with me before I started walking down the isle. I was really nervous and her kind words helped me stay present in the moment and enjoy it. I will forever treasure those words. Her engagement throughout the entire event was top notch. My stress went away and Nerida and her team took care of everything. Everything was well organized and we felt that it could have not been better. Thanks again to Nerida and her team for giving us the wedding of our dreams. You really made it magical for us.
Ellesse
Ellesse Sent on 12/24/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Coordinación de Bodas

Desde el día uno que trabajamos junto a Nérida, su profesionalismo y comprensión fueron pieza clave. Llegamos a ella por recomendación y fue la mejor decisión. No cambiaríamos a Nérida por nada del mundo. La recomendaríamos mil veces mas.
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Mariam Sent on 09/06/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful Home Wedding in Ponce

Nérida did a fantastic job for our wedding! She was very professional and responsive to any of our requests. She did a great job staying within our budget and controlling expectations.

We coordinated everything with her while we were in Atlanta, GA for a wedding in Ponce, PR. We had a backyard wedding in the outskirts of Ponce and she did a fantastic job coordinating venders for food, music, photography, and decorating.

She is extremely fluent in communicating in both English and Spanish and helped us understand everything clearly.

We will be recommending Nérida to any friends or family getting married on the island!

General Wedding Day Info:
- 150 Guests
- Transportation to/from downtown Ponce and Coastal Resort.
- Backyard wedding
- Tent required
- Bathrooms and Cook-station was already on site.
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Britt Sent on 09/06/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Our Wedding Miracle Worker!

We couldn’t have asked for a better wedding planner than Nérida, she truly was our wedding fairy godmother, turning the frenzy of planning into calm with her magical touch. Her expertise and attention to detail were evident in every interaction. She was always just a call or message away, ready to answer our questions and provide guidance.

Over the 11 months leading up to our big day, Nérida kept us on track with her meticulous planning and organizational skills. She transformed our vision into reality, ensuring that every detail was perfect so we could relax and savor every moment of our special day. Thanks to her, our wedding day was nothing short of magical. We are beyond grateful for her dedication and expertise. Thank you Nérida for being a key part of our special day, we will always cherish you!
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Nahir Sent on 08/29/2023
5 out of 5 rating

The absolute BEST!!!

Nerida will forever be a blessing in our lives. She not only was the absolute BEST wedding planner anyone could ask for, but also a beautiful human being that we embraced as part of our family.

We live in Texas and plans for our wedding in Puerto Rico started a little over a year in advance. Right away I was blown away by Nerida’s organization, incredible work ethic, and professionalism. She used a web-based platform that allowed us to track progress, share ideas and keep continuos communication. Even from a distance, I felt like she grabbed my hand and walked me through the entire planning process in the smoothest way possible. There was never a moment when I felt lost or overwhelmed, and there was never a question that she could not answer. Nerida understood our vision and all the vendors utilized came recommended by her. Every one of them were equally professional and did an amazing job!

I had no doubt that our wedding was going to be perfect because there was not a single detail that Nerida didn’t think of in advance. However, when the actual day came by, I can honestly say that Nerida surpassed all my expectations!!! Stating that she went above and beyond to ensure everything was on point, does not even start to explain it. From making sure that I felt calm and relaxed (even with the rain) to even comforting some of our guests… Nerida, there are no words to express our gratitude! A couple’s wedding day is always a moment to cherish forever, but ours was extra special and that will always be thanks to you.

Te queremos muchísimo y deseamos que continúes cosechando todos los éxitos del mundo, no solo a nivel profesional sino también personal❤️
Ingrid
Ingrid Sent on 08/28/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Excellent!

Nerida was an absolute gem! Her attention to detail and dedication to creating a magical day were outstanding. Nerida took the time to truly understand our vision and desires, ensuring that every aspect of the event reflected our personalities. Her ability to listen and translate our ideas into reality was remarkable. From finding the perfect vendors to flawlessly executing every element of our vision, Nerida ensured a seamless and breathtaking experience. Our wedding surpassed all expectations, thanks to her expertise and heartfelt commitment. We are forever grateful for the magic Nerida brought to our wedding and recommend her to anyone embarking on this beautiful journey.
Mariana
Mariana Sent on 08/24/2023
5 out of 5 rating

The absolute best

Nérida worked with us for over a year to help create our dream wedding. When we first met with her, we had some ideas, but were not sure of what we wanted. She showed us pictures of different styles and recommended vendors that she believed would help us accomplish our vision. Everyone she recommended went above and beyond to assure everything was perfect. During the time we worked with Nérida, it amazed me how much time she dedicated to us. It felt as if she was always available to talk, meet and answer any questions we had. During the weeks leading up to our wedding, she was super attentive and checked in many times to see how we were feeling and go over any to do lists. She uses an online platform which is very user friendly and keeps everything organized and accessible. On our wedding day, Nérida took care of every small detail. We were able to fully be present and enjoy our day knowing everything was going to be handled. We feel blessed to have had such an amazing person guide and help us during this special time. We recommend her and her team 100%
Alice
Alice Sent on 06/05/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Nerida it’s all you need.

On July 23,2022 we had the pleasure of working with Nerida Alvarez as our wedding planner, and I couldn't be happier with the exceptional service and support we received.

From the very beginning, Nerida demonstrated a remarkable attention to detail and was very open to new vendors suggestions.

Throughout the planning process, she went above and beyond to ensure that every aspect of our wedding was meticulously planned and executed. Their expertise and guidance were invaluable in helping us make important decisions and turning our vision into a reality. She was always available to answer our questions and address any concerns, providing prompt and clear communication.

On the day of our wedding we had an unexpected activity near the Venue and Nerida make the necessary arrangements to make the wedding possible. Nerida and her team truly exceeded our expectations.

What truly sets Nerida apart is her exceptional post-wedding support. After the wedding Nerida continue to be very involved with follow ups, specially with the videographer who do not comply with the delivery timeline expected. In other words, after the celebration was over she continued to provide assistance with vendor follow-ups, ensuring that any loose ends were tied up and that we were completely satisfied with all the services provided. This level of dedication and commitment to their clients is rare and greatly appreciated.

I cannot recommend Nerida highly enough. Their passion for their work, attention to detail, and unwavering commitment to their clients make them an exceptional wedding planner.
Maria
Maria Sent on 12/04/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Nerida & Michelle

Words cannot express my gratitude for Nerida and her assistant. ❤️

My wedding was beautiful, simple and so much fun. It was the PERFECT wedding and it's all because of them. I came to them with a simple idea and they worked their magic and brought it to life. If you think you don't need a wedding planner, think again and if you think you can go with just any one THINK AGAIN!

Nerida is a top-notch planner and I am incredibly lucky to have had her help. She always made use feel as though she had everything 100% under control. Trust me, you want this is a planner!! I loved everything she came up with! She respected my input and added her special designer eye to my ideas. The day of the wedding ran so smoothly and with no problem, and if there was I didn’t even noticed 😂

Thank you Nerida and your team for everything that you guys did that day. Luis and I had so much fun in our special day. THANK YOU ❤️
Gabriela
Gabriela Sent on 11/29/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Nerida and her team are a DREAM TEAM!!!!

Words can honestly not describe what an incredible experience we had with Nerida and her team! They helped make our wedding a TRUE fairy tail! After we spoke to Nerida the first time, we knew she was the absolutely best person for the job. From the very beginning her communication was so on point and very responsive. We never felt like we had to reach out for anything as she was always very proactive and thought of things way before we did, which made it less stressful for us. She was so organized and detailed in all the questions she had. Once we discussed the concept/ideas it's as she fully understood what we meant and was fully right on! Her recommendations with EVERY SINGLE THING was spot on!!!!!

She really walked us through logistics and details so perfectly and assured us that everything would be perfectly handled, which everything was perfect. This is no exaggeration, because it was actual perfection. If there was something that went wrong/could have gone wrong we never knew cause she and her team managed everything so flawlessly. There was a moment at the church where the bridal car to go to the reception had not arrived on time and she did NOT break a sweat and played it so cool. She just kept having more of our family members come up to take pics at the altar while the car arrived and no one would have ever known!

While at the reception, all marks were hit without missing a beat. She shared a run of shows for the day which was awesome for us! The walk down the aisle (btw the groom arrived late to the church and she moved me fast to hide inside a souvenir before the first look and it's as if she had done this a million times while keeping me fully calm) the dance, the speeches, the cake cutting, the bouquet toss, everything was flawless thanks to her timing for things. She would come up to me and whisper or ask things very subtly without ever stopping the party.

She and her team were always near and would step in when needed (it was amazing how intuitive they are). It's like she read our minds when both my mom and I needed to change our shoes. One of my bridesmaids had a stain on her dress and miraculously was able to remove it without anyone noticing! Many more guests mentioned how helpful and resourceful the team was!

A detail that really stood out to me was how passionate she and her team are and it truly SHOWS in her work! I would recommend her to everyone! Nerida eres una super mega rock star en nuestro libro y siempre estaremos tan y tan agradecidos por hacer nuestro día tan especial. Con muchísimo cariño, Gaby y Scott! XO
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2021 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

2 Endorsements
Yuvi Plena Yuvi Plena Wedding Bands

Great events worked with Nérida of Festa Coordinación, not just weddings. She is an expert in special requests from customers and have a carefully selected staff of respected vendors and dynamic assistants.

Ferrer Video Productions Ferrer Video Productions Wedding Videographers

This team will know where to find everything to fulfill your needs. They are very easy to work with and will provide you with options for the vendors in your price range. They will take care of all your needs and will take the planning weight off your shoulders.

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