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Local and Destination Weddings in Puerto Rico
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"Pastor Eli was exceptional, he is very sincere and sweet. He did the ceremony in Spanish and English..."
"Responsible, dedicated, and passionate. Excellent qualities that made him the perfect officiant..."
Why couples loved this vendor
- Seasoned Professional
- Officiant
- Great Planner
About this vendor
Local and Destination Weddings in Puerto Rico is a wedding officiant service based in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Pastor Eli Maldonado is an ordained minister who has more than 20 years of experience when it comes to uniting couples on island shores. Pastor Maldonado is bilingual, too. Whether you’re saying “I do” in a formal church or on a sandy beach, he is here to help you craft a ceremony and vows that reflect your love and values as a couple.
Services Offered
While guiding couples in selecting the ideal ceremony readings and vows is important, Pastor Eli’s service doesn’t stop there. He’ll also walk you through the entire process, including any paperwork needed for your marriage license. Each wedding ceremony that will be held in the San Juan Metro area also includes a rehearsal. Local and Destination Weddings in Puerto Rico serve couples of the following religious affiliations:
- Anglican
- Baptist
- Catholic
- Episcopalian
- Evangelical
- Lutheran
- Methodist
- No denomination
- Orthodox Christian
- Presbyterian
- and other Christian denominations
Experience
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26 years in business
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We speak English and Spanish
FAQ
Which of the following are included in the price of your wedding officiant services?
Ceremony Rehearsal
Premarital Counseling
Does starting price include the ceremony rehearsal?
No
What is the starting price for ceremony rehearsals?
$75
What is the starting price for pre-marital counseling (per session)?
$30
What types of weddings and events do you provide services for?
Non-religious
Interfaith
Ceremony Rehearsal
Vow Renewal
Civil Union
What services do you provide?
Premarital Counseling
Bilingual
What religious affiliations do you serve?
Anglican
Baptist
Catholic
Episcopalian
Evangelical
Lutheran
Methodist
No Denomination
Orthodox Christian
Presbyterian
Quaker
On average, how long are wedding ceremonies you officiate?
Less than 30 mins.
What languages do you speak?
English
Spanish
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Reviews of Local and Destination Weddings in Puerto Rico
Damaris Sent on 08/11/2021
5 out of 5 rating
Very genuine person
Pastor Eli was exceptional, he is very sincere and sweet. He did the ceremony in Spanish and English and was a true professional. It was a beautiful ceremony and he was a huge part if that. I would definitely recommend him.
Miriam Sent on 10/12/2025
5 out of 5 rating
Wedding Officiant
Responsible, dedicated, and passionate.
Excellent qualities that made him the perfect officiant for our wedding. His words were filled with light, love, and above all, wisdom. He beautifully tailored his speech to our love story, making it even more special.
He took the time to meet with us on several occasions to truly get to know us and personalize his words to our union. We feel blessed and fortunate. 100% recommended.
Excellent qualities that made him the perfect officiant for our wedding. His words were filled with light, love, and above all, wisdom. He beautifully tailored his speech to our love story, making it even more special.
He took the time to meet with us on several occasions to truly get to know us and personalize his words to our union. We feel blessed and fortunate. 100% recommended.
Virgen Sent on 08/02/2020
5 out of 5 rating
My guess were very happy short ceremony
I had a wedding planner sweet opera and she recommended we use the
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every helpful very nice very Very polite very caring very understanding at all times very very helpful as well I recommend him 100% as he listens to what you want and prepares everything for you I was amaze a beautiful job
efficient Eli-maldonado @hotmail.com ..
every helpful very nice very Very polite very caring very understanding at all times very very helpful as well I recommend him 100% as he listens to what you want and prepares everything for you I was amaze a beautiful job
Stefanie Sent on 02/26/2020
5 out of 5 rating
Excellent!!!!
Rev. Maldonado was such a blessing. He guided us thru the entire process of getting married. We went to Puerto Rico from Oklahoma to get married. We would have been so lost had he not helped us. The ceremony was elegant and he was extremely responsive. Highly recommend!!!!!
Raquel Sent on 07/29/2019
5 out of 5 rating
Awesome!!!!
I want to say it was blessing to have Pastor Eli Maldonado officiant our wedding. Mark and I contacted him in Jan 2,2019 about our wedding. Pastor Eli was very attentive to our request and needs. We had the opportunity to meet him when we visited Puerto Rico to finalized our other wedding Contracts. When we meet with him we stood a little over 2 hours with him just talking about us and our wedding. Pastor Eli explained everything we needed and how every wedding he perform is different and designed for each couple. He walked us thru every step of the way also overlooked our paperwork.. He always available to us by email or text or by phone.
Melissa Sent on 07/11/2019
5 out of 5 rating
Beyond grateful!
Eli was beyond amazing! It was an honor for us to have found him and letting him marry us. He was very helpful with absolutely everything and helped us with anything we had a concern with and super sweet! You could tell he enjoys in what he does. I recommend him 100% you will be beyond pleased. Thank you so much Eli!
Shawna Sent on 07/04/2019
5 out of 5 rating
Extremely helpful and caring
We haven't even had our wedding yet, but Pastor Eli has been the most helpful individual we've contacted in Puerto Rico. He is always quick to respond and very eager to help answer any questions. I am so happy we found him, and looking forward to actually meeting him in person and being an important part of our special day!
Vince Sent on 02/06/2019
5 out of 5 rating
Truly Amazing
Pastor Eli was spectacular! He was friendly, professional, punctual, and dedicated to your Wedding day from start to finish. We had a destination wedding in San Juan, Puerto and we are from the Midwest. Pastor Eli was very responsive and helpful in every way going through the process of collecting our Wedding documents, putting together our ceremony, and held our hand through the process once we arrived in Puerto Rico. He helped us have the most perfect and beautiful Wedding ceremony we could have asked for. We recommend Eli 100% for your special day and suggest having him assist with the legal process hands down if you are not familiar with Puerto Rico; we can't tell you how glad we were to have had selected that option!
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Pastor Eli is provided the most amazing wedding ceremony nuptials for my couples in Comerio Puerto Rico. I hope to work with Local and Destination Weddings in Puerto Rico in the near future. This is the ceremony and officiating service to use when hosting your Wedding in Puerto Rico!
I am always impressed with Pastor Eli's services. He goes above & beyond for his couples. He's warm, sincere & friendly and I would highly recommend him.
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