Plate
$140
Hotel Avg
$225
Best Month
December
Airport Dist.
12km
Estimated Budget
Price converted to USD from the EUR base. Indicative exchange rate.
Plan my Wedding in San JuanComplete guide for your wedding in San Juan
If you are thinking of celebrating your wedding in San Juan, you have chosen one of the destinations with the most personality in the country. Caribbean rhythm, colonial walls, and golden sunsets in the old fort. In this guide we analyze all key aspects so your big day is perfect.
Romance Factor
With a score of 8/10 in romanticism, San Juan offers incomparable settings for your "I do". From magical sunsets to charming historical corners.
Party and Celebration
If you look for a big celebration, San Juan has excellent leisure infrastructure (10/10) which guarantees your guests enjoy to the max before and after the banquet.
The best and worst of marrying in San Juan
Main advantages
- Spectacular colonial setting of Old San Juan combined with dreamy tropical beaches.
- Excellent flight connectivity with US and Europe, no passport required for US citizens.
Points to keep in mind
- Very high ambient humidity throughout most of the year, affecting hair styling and attire.
- Risk of severe tropical storms and hurricanes from August to November.
The style in San Juan
Dominant Style
Colonial Tropical
Local Tradition
Dancing to live Boricua salsa music and a formal toast with local aged rums.
Weather month by month
Top Venues in San Juan
Castillo San Cristóbal
Imposing 18th-century Spanish colonial fortress with grand terraces overlooking the Atlantic.
Hotel El Convento
Restored 17th-century Carmelite convent turned luxury boutique hotel in Old San Juan.
La Concha Renaissance Resort
Glamorous modernist beachside resort featuring elegant ballrooms and a chic beach club.
Wedding traditions in Puerto Rico
What a local guest expects to see on the wedding day.
Live Boricua salsa music
The celebration is energized with live bands playing classic salsa and Caribbean beats.
Chest with coins (Arras)
The couple exchanges 13 blessed coins in a small chest as a symbol of shared provision.
The wedding doll
A doll dressed identically to the bride is placed on the head dessert table and holds favor pins.
Envelope chest
A decorated chest is placed at the reception to collect gift cards and monetary envelopes.
Legal requirements to marry in Puerto Rico
Application steps, timing and paperwork for foreigners.
Civil authority
Demographic Registry of Puerto Rico
Minimum notice
15 days
Witnesses per spouse
1
Key steps
- Obtain the official application form from the Demographic Registry of Puerto Rico.
- Undergo legally mandated blood tests at an accredited laboratory in Puerto Rico.
- Submit the notarized affidavit signed by a local notary and the medical health certificate.
Extra documents for foreigners
If you do not reside in Puerto Rico- Valid official passports or photo IDs issued by the United States government.
- Certified copy of divorce decrees or death certificates from previous relationships.
How to get there from Puerto Rico
Main airports
Rail
None (Tren Urbano only in metro area)
Common departure points
San Juan · Bayamon · Ponce · Carolina
Typical vendors in Puerto Rico
What Puerto Rican couples ask most
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Alojamiento para tu boda en San Juan
Precio medio: ~210€/noche
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Vuelos a San Juan
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Que hacer en San Juan
Actividades para invitados que viajan a la boda: tours guiados, experiencias locales y planes para los dias previos o posteriores.
Cancelacion gratuita en la mayoria de actividades
Preparativos esenciales
Seguro de viaje
Imprescindible para viajar tranquilos
- Cobertura medica
- Cancelacion de vuelos
- Equipaje perdido
- Asistencia 24h
eSIM internacional
Internet sin roaming ni sorpresas
- Datos ilimitados
- Sin cambiar de SIM
- Activa al instante
- Cobertura en +190 paises
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to get married in San Juan?
The average menu price in San Juan is around 130€. A destination wedding for about 100 guests ranges between $28,000 and $45,000 depending on hotel rates and services.
What is the best weather season to get married in San Juan?
December and January are ideal: the weather is cooler (around 26°C), humidity drops relatively, and the Caribbean hurricane season is completely avoided.
Is it easy for foreigners to get legally married in Puerto Rico?
Yes, the process is straightforward and involves completing registry forms, presenting passports/US IDs, and submitting a medical certificate signed by a certified physician.
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Estimated Budget
Price converted to USD from the EUR base. Indicative exchange rate.
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