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On WeddingWire since 2019

Soirée by Karen Martinez is a wedding planning company based in San Juan, Puerto Rico that specializes in creating the wedding you envision. Owner and lead planner Karen Martinez works with the couple from idea inception to the big day execution. Karen’s goal is to deliver an unforgettable celebration that is filled with love, professionalism, organization, and fun.

Services Offered


Soirée by Karen Martinez plans wedding ceremonies, receptions, rehearsal dinners, pre and post-wedding soirées. She offers full and partial planning depending on the couple's needs: civil unions, cultural weddings, destination weddings, religious and non-denominational ceremonies. Karen works closely with the couple to ensure their enjoyment not just on the wedding day but also during the planning process. She will be your right hand and clinical wedding eye, providing valuable insight on all wedding-related topics like logistics, decor, food and wine pairing just to name a few. Additional planning services available:

  • Budget analysis
  • Event design
  • Timelines
  • Digital venue floorplan
  • To-do lists
  • Vendor referrals
  • Wine general education and pairing
  • Hispanic or Latinx-owned
  • Woman-owned

Frequently asked questions

What is the starting price for partial wedding planning?

$3,800

What is the starting price for full wedding planning?

$5,000

Do you offer an hourly rate?

Yes

What is the hourly rate?

$250

What wedding events do you provide services for?

Ceremony
Reception
Rehearsal Dinner

What wedding planning services do you offer?

Full Planning
Partial Planning

What weddings do you have experience planning?

Civil
Cultural
Destination
Elopement
Non-Religious
Religious
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
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100% Recommended by couples
Emily
Emily D. Sent on 09/27/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Best Decision We Made!

Karen was absolutely fantastic and hands down our best hire. We knew going into the planning process that we are not wedding planners and only wanted to worry about having a great time. I also started Law School one month before the wedding and didn’t have any time for planning details. Karen worked tirelessly with my fiancé to make sure all I had to think about was school until I arrived in PR. The wedding day was executed flawlessly and Karen communicated with our vendors to ensure that all of our contracts were correct and that the day went off without a hitch. She also recommended most of our vendors, and all of her recommendations were perfect. Karen is a rockstar who is organized, diligent, and and all-around great person. We cannot thank her enough.
Ari
Ari P. Sent on 03/09/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Every Bride Needs Karen

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!
Liliana
Liliana S. Sent on 03/08/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Our wedding was perfect thanks to Karen

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.
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner

Real Weddings

Lindsay & Clint
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Team

Karen Martinez
Karen Martinez
Lead Planner

Hello couple! I have been a social event industry enthusiast for more than a decade, however, my 16+ years of professional life have been mostly in digital marketing and client-project management. I have an MBA with concentration in Marketing, followed by a graduate certificate in Public Relations and continuing education in Digital Media.

A wedding is a beautiful and memorable event, filled with emotions and good vibes. But it is also a great responsibility. I hold a couple’s dreams in my hands. This is a very special trust and I don’t take it lightly. I am determined to create not only a wonderful wedding experience, but also make sure you enjoy the planning process.

Professional Network & Endorsements

1 Endorsement
KAZ Events KAZ Events Wedding Planners

Working with Karen is such a pleasure.She is so responsible, charming and alwyas available when you need her. Not only she is a amazing event planner she is an amazing events designer. Thank you so much for making a decor out of this world for the wedding of 12/30/2016 and the wedding of 1/7/2017. Both decorations were so magical, beautiful, romantic. It was stunning. KAZ Events Planner

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