Puerto Rico Destination wedding

This was my issue! I initially wanted to get married in PR but the costs were so high I ended up just deciding to plan in NYC because At least my guests wouldn’t have to incur as much cost to travel. Sorry, I’m not any help here but I hope you find the right place that works within your budget.

View Quoted Comment I completely understand. For me it would still be cheaper to travel but not by a lot. My Fiance feels forced to allow kids to the wedding since he has so many on his side of the family. We both agree no kids due to the cost. Having a DW is our way of sticking to budget, having a "lavish looking wedding" and not spending those funds on child guests. 🤭Haha

I looked at all lot of places but not PR. Mostly because a hurricane had just destroyed it. I think PR being part of the US they have about the same prices as any other state.

View Quoted Comment Oh nice. Which location did you choose?

View Quoted Comment I ended up having it in Playa Del Carmen in Mexico instead.

I am having my destination wedding in Puerto Rico and was very surprised at how expensive things are! But nontheless, venue booked. Date booked

I’m getting married in PR in December. I decided to rent a private villa and have the wedding there. I’ve been in contact will all the vendors and I haven’t spent half as much as I would if I did it home in NY. I would consider doing a private villa and having the opportunity to plan and pick everything on your own

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Hi Iris,

I would love to know the Villa you are using. Having a hard time finding one I love.

Thanks!

View Quoted Comment I would love to know how you found the private villa! We are trying to plan a small destination wedding as a spin off of a family vacation.

View Quoted Comment I’m getting married in aguadilla in Villa flamboyan. There site is blue sands collection they have another villa that is a bit bigger and can accommodate a larger wedding. Since I’m staying a week it was about 5k in total for my 20 person wedding I’ve spent around 9k not including the villa

We decided on Hacienda Villa Bonita - which requires our guests not only to travel but they'll also need transportation. I've messaged a lot of vendors and honestly, if I'm not willing to pay the amount I ask if they can do any better or tell them they're out of my price range. I had one make up artist drop their bridal hair/makeup from $380 to $260 just by asking... So ASK ASK ASK!!! Some vendors will also offer a discount or throw in extras if you pay in full when you book!

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THANK YOU!!!!

You can do it in WEST of Puerto Rico w BEAUTIFUL beaches and wedding packages are HALF THE PRICE than SJ

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What venue did you choose?