Soirée by Karen Martínez

In the early stages of wedding planning, I hoped to find a wedding planner who could take on planning a traditional Vietnamese wedding ceremony and traditional wedding ceremony. On top of that, it was a destination wedding too. I considered Karen after reading raving reviews on WeddingWire. Since the very first time I spoke to her on the phone, I actually felt my stress melt away. I was so scattered in wedding planning because it was overwhelming not knowing where to start. All I had was the venue and I wasn’t sure how to proceed. She immediately had a calming presence as she reassured me, and I knew she was the one! Throughout the months of planning, she was always one text, email, or phone call away with any questions that I had. I wouldn’t have made it through without her wisdom, advice, and pep talks! She is more than just a wedding planner - she’s a friend who always has your back. Karen is organized, meticulous, patient, and always makes sure that everything turns out the way you imagine it. In fact, everything turned out even better than we could have ever imagined it! Any hiccup that we encountered along the way was handled so smoothly. She immediately had solutions and backup plans. Nothing can get in her way! Her vendor recommendations were exactly in line with our visions and she executed the entire day flawlessly. She was there for 15-16 hours on our wedding day from when we were getting ready and she was the last person to leave the reception. While we were dancing and greeting our guests at the reception, Karen was working behind the scenes and personally gathering decor, cake, and our belongings to have them ready for us to take home. We kept on admiring how beautiful the decor was throughout the day and marveling at our vendors’ work. We knew that it wouldn’t have been possible without Karen’s wedding planning and day-of coordination. There is a lot of behind the scenes work months out from the wedding spanning to the actual big day and we appreciate all of her hard work and attention to detail. Karen genuinely cares about your happiness and will work to make your dreams come true. My husband said that throughout the day, he noticed her genuinely enjoying the wedding while working and how he had never seen that before. If you’re looking for a wedding planner, look no further because I promise you that Karen is the one! ❤️

Working with Karen was truly one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. As a same-sex couple from Washington, DC planning a destination wedding in San Juan, Puerto Rico, we knew we needed someone experienced, supportive, and connected—and Karen was all that and more.

From the very beginning, she was incredibly responsive and approachable. No matter the question or concern, she was always quick to reply with kindness and reassurance. Her friendly, calm demeanor made the entire planning process feel so much easier and more enjoyable.

Karen has fantastic relationships with top vendors in Puerto Rico, which meant we had access to a trusted network of professionals who brought our vision to life beautifully. Every detail was thoughtfully executed, and we truly felt like we were in the best hands throughout.

Our wedding day was more than we could have imagined, and we owe so much of that to Karen’s dedication and talent. We’re honestly sad it’s over—we loved working with her that much! If you're planning a wedding in Puerto Rico, do yourself a favor and hire Karen. She’s amazing!

Where do I even begin?

From the moment we met Karen, we knew we had found our fairy god planner. She took our vision for our wedding—blending Jewish, Filipino, and Puerto Rican cultures—and brought it to life in a way that was beyond anything we could have dreamed. From the countless hours of emailing, meeting and planning (while being in different time zones), it all came together perfectly and truly was the wedding of our dreams!

Karen made every step of the planning process so seamless and stress-free. She was always there to answer questions, offer guidance, and keep everything on track. More than just a wedding planner, Karen made us feel like family especially with her strong relationships with all the vendors! Her warmth, kindness, and attention to every little detail made the entire journey an unforgettable experience.

Her team, Kiana and Carlos also made us feel so comfortable and taken care of on the day of our wedding! They were so professional yet personal, which added so much to the overall vibe and comfort of the day.

Thanks to Karen and her incredible team, our wedding day was a celebration that honored our cultures, brought our families and friends together, and created memories that will last a lifetime. We are so grateful to have had her by our side, and we wish we could relive it over and over again. If you're looking for a planner who will make your wedding feel like a fairytale, Karen is absolutely the one to trust!

Thank you, Karen, for making our dream wedding a reality!

Like most of you, I searched on Wedding Wire to find a wedding planner. I can tell you, without a doubt, that Karen is the ONE!! Karen was professional, organized and gave honest feedback when looking for the wedding venue and hiring vendors for the wedding. She took the time to get to know us and what we wanted before recommending photographers, DJs, florist, etc. Because she has planned so many weddings and have worked with so many different vendors in the business, she has a great relationship with all the vendors which made the wedding day go off without a hitch. I felt that she was with us every step of the way. She kept me calm on our wedding day and made sure the only thing that I needed to focus on was to enjoy my wedding. I can't recommend her enough for her guidance and assistance throughout this entire wedding process. She has great energy and charming charisma!! She was 100% invested in my big day!! Don't think twice!! You won't regret having Karen on your team!!

Working with Karen Martinez as our wedding planner was an absolute dream and the easiest and best decision we made! I am so grateful we worked with Karen and I knew right away from my first call with her that we had to work together. From the very beginning, she was attentive, always responsive to our emails, calls, and texts, and made us feel like we were her top priority. No matter what time of day, Karen was always there to answer our questions, provide guidance, and ease any concerns we had. We planned our wedding from New York and Karen made the whole process stress-free and seamless. We truly got to enjoy every moment of wedding planning thanks to Karen. When we finally met Karen in person for site visits and vendor meetings, she was just as genuine and amazing.

Karen handled every aspect of our wedding superbly. She got us in touch with incredible vendors and made sure everything was in place. Even after connecting us with vendors, she followed up regularly, ensuring that everything was on track and that we were completely satisfied with every choice.
Our guests have not stopped raving about the venue and every single detail - saying they have never experienced a wedding like ours before and we cannot thank Karen enough!!!

Her professionalism, attention to detail, and dedication made our wedding day perfect. We honestly couldn't have asked for a better planner, but Karen is truly more than a planner. If you're looking for someone who is organized, attentive, and truly passionate about bringing your vision to life, we highly recommend Karen Martinez. She made our big day everything we dreamed of and more! Karen truly cares about the couple she works with!!

Karen helped make our destination wedding perfect. From a type A person/bride, it was a huge peace of mind to know our planner was taking care of the behind the scenes with us being so far away. She is such a professional and has great knowledge of the PR wedding scene. Our wedding planning experience would not have been the same without her.

Karen is truly a master of her craft! We are both from PR but living in Texas, and even from afar we felt an immediate connection and trust in Karen from our first meeting. Our wedding planning was smooth as she is so kind, respectful, took her time with every single question we might have had through a year of planning, and gave us the best recommendations for all of our needs. She thought of every detail, even the ones we didn’t think about, and guided us through every step to make our dream wedding come true, always taking into account our feedback and vision.

Our wedding day was truly a perfect day, and we were both able to enjoy every single minute because she and her amazing team were on top of even the most minimal detail. Everything in the timeline ran exactly on time and exactly as we wanted. If there was a change or pivot, she took care of it without hesitation, and mostly without us even realizing it. She was so organized, and made us feel like top priority at every moment. Her connection with all the vendors was evident, and all of them were so happy when, upon hiring, we let them know that Karen was our planner. We could tell they felt confident that everything would be great because she was in charge, which in turn made us even more confident about our decision.

Karen was by far the best investment we did for our wedding, she made our fairy-tale dreams come true and most importantly, because peace of mind on one of the most important days of our lives was priceless. She had our back every step of the way and will forever hold a dear place in our hearts. We don’t have enough words to thank her!

Let me share with you our experience with Karen Martinez, our exceptional wedding planner. Seriously, she's a total rockstar. We spent a long 18 months planning our big day, and Karen was like our guardian angel throughout it all!

Karen's responsiveness was truly remarkable. She was always available to address our concerns promptly, no matter the time or day. Karen didn't miss a beat. From the big stuff to the tiny details, she had it all covered. You name it, she was on it.

When we finally met Karen in person a few months before the wedding, it was was like meeting up with an old friend. She set up meetings with all our vendors and even tagged along to make sure everything was smooth sailing.

On the wedding day, Karen and her team worked tirelessly behind the scenes to ensure that everything ran smoothly. Their professionalism and dedication were evident in every aspect of the event. Additionally, the social media and photo/video team captured our special moments beautifully, adding an extra layer of magic to the day.

Thanks to Karen, our wedding was pure magic. I trusted her 100% to make our day perfect, and she totally delivered. If you want a wedding planner who feels more like a friend, look no further than Karen! Seriously, she's the best!

I worked with Karen for about eight months leading up to my wedding. She is patient, she is kind, and she is an EXPERT at what she does. What makes Karen stand out from other planners I interviewed is that she was not afraid to tell me the truth, and in a kind and logical way. I had ideas and Karen kindly explained why some of those ideas could work, and some could not, and she was the only planner honest enough to help set my expectations-which were BLOWN AWAY still!!
Karen is well connected on the island. She has amazing connections with vendors on the island. We told her our vision, she helped us execute, and reached out to our vendors for quotes and let me tell you, the people Karen works with CARE about the couples they work with. The wedding industry is filled with people ready to take your money and capitalize on your love, but Karen and her team truly genuinely care about the couples they work with and it shows! We trusted them completely to execute our wedding day and it allowed my husband and I to be fully present in each moment of the day.
She is truly the calming and genuine presence every Bride and groom need on their wedding day. Karen, truly and sincerely you have a GIFT and we are so grateful and honored that you are a part of our lives forever!

Karen was everything we needed and more! She was extremely helpful, flexible and receptive to everything the entire time we were working together. She was the first vendor we hired and that was the best decision we could recommend. Planning a wedding can be so stressful and Karen did her best to make everything feel as easy as possible. The day of could not have gone smoother and we credit that 100% to Karen. We didn't think twice about the details because we knew she was on top of it. She knows and has worked consistently with every top vendor in Puerto Rico, which makes picking and working with your vendors as easy as pie. Additionally, we were based in New York and only had one planning trip to Puerto Rico - even still we felt completely on top of planning thanks to Karen. I wish we could have another wedding simply to work with her again. We can't say enough good things. Don't hesitate, just book her! It's the best decision you'll make for your wedding.