Weddings In The Caribbean – Puerto Rico

 

Weddings In The Caribbean – Puerto Rico

The Commonwealth of Puerto Rico is an unincorporated territory of the United States and is situated in the north-eastern Caribbean Sea, east of the Dominican Republic and west of the Virgin Islands. It is the ideal location to play host to couples wishing to have their weddings in the Caribbean, with all the elements present to ensure that dream wedding ceremony becomes a actuality.

Puerto Rico is made up of a group of islands that includes the main island of Puerto Rico and numerous smaller sized islands, including Vieques, Culebra, and Mona. The primary island of Puerto Rico is the smallest landmass by area, but the third greatest in population, in the Greater Antilles, the group of islands that includes Cuba, Hispaniola, and Jamaica.

Puerto Rico’s Weather

For those young couples wanting to have their marriage ceremony in the Caribbean, Puerto Rico provides the best climate. The normal temperature is 82 degrees, with few extreme changes during the season. The temperatures on the southern part of the island are generally a few degrees hotter than on the northern part, and the central interior mountain range is always cooler than the rest of the island.

Unique Places To Get Married in Puerto Rico

For those couples looking to create memorable and unique weddings in the Caribbean, there are several exceptional places to tie the knot.

One of these places is Old San Juan. This town is full of cobblestone lined streets. Viejo San Juan is small and romantic with more than 400 years of history and has its collection of romantic love stories to go with it. The Pueblo has many brightly painted buildings, old world Spanish architecture, and two of the oldest churches in the Americas. El Catedral de San Juan is the elegant cathedral that hosts the most distinctive and elite weddings on the island of Puerto Rico.

The 300-acre Botanic Gardens Park on the campus of the University of Puerto Rico offers an excellent setting for weddings in the Caribbean, especially for couples who love the outdoors. Along with the elegant Monet Garden, there are fountains, lakes, waterfalls, sculptures, and 63 different species of birds to really add to the picturesque ambience.

El Yunque is Puerto Rico’s famed tropical rainforest and provides another excellent setting for couples having their weddings in the Caribbean. There are several venues to choose from here, including a resort, by a forest pool, or on top of a mountain. If you want to add some ‘splash’ to your wedding, you and your guests can take a refreshing dip in the La Mina Falls after you have completed your vows.

 

For those couples looking for less hectic weddings in the Caribbean, you can get married on one of the neighbouring islands of Vieques or Culebra. Both islands offer unspoiled beaches and a quieter, more relaxed environment than that offered in San Juan.

We’ve saved the best for last, one remaining unique destination in Puerto Rico to get married. The Camuy Caves is a natural below ground wonderland that is one of Puerto Rico’s best attractions. It has an underground river and individual chambers up to 200 feet wide, so your wedding space will provide plenty of room, and a scenic backdrop, for your guests. If you’re looking for a wedding with a difference, you’ve just found it!

Omar Isaacs is the Marketing Executive for The Bahamas Tourist Office, a tourist organisation that can help you discover the best holidays in The Bahamas. If you’re planning weddings in the Caribbean or want to book the ideal Caribbean honeymoons, we are only a click away.