A Puerto Rican Dream Wedding at the Caribe Hilton and San Juan Cathedral

I always ask my clients what's the thing that excites them the most about their wedding (besides their choice of partner), and this couple gave me the following list:

• Having it in Puerto Rico.
• The theme: old-fashioned Caribbean.
• Incorporating the culture and food of PR. YES, they had mofongo on the wedding menu.
• Having the beautiful island of PR as their backdrop.
• Getting married in a 16th-century cathedral.

As you can see, it promised to be an ode to Puerto Rican culture, so I knew their wedding was something to look forward to.

Getting Ready and First Look Session at Caribe Hilton Hotel

Their day started at the beautiful Caribe Hilton Hotel, located right at the entrance of Old San Juan. This iconic Hilton hotel in Puerto Rico offered a stunning backdrop for their preparations. The Caribe Hilton photos captured the elegance and charm of the island perfectly.

After finishing their getting ready, we jumped right away to the swan pond, where the couple had their first look session —epic swan photobomb included, followed by their formal portraits.

Wedding Ceremony at San Juan Bautista Cathedral

Afterwards, we drove to the breathtaking San Juan Bautista Cathedral, where their beautiful ceremony took place. This 16th-century cathedral in San Juan was the perfect venue for their dream ceremony.

After their I-do's, we took a stroll through the colorful, cobblestone streets of the old colonial city for their newlywed photo session.

We decided that the best way to survive the photo session was to be the four of us in my car, instead of a limo, and it was the best decision we could have made: their wedding coincided with the Campechada Festival.

This festival marks the beginning of Christmas in Puerto Rico, and Old San Juan was PACKED! They were really patient, and we could do all the photos in their wedding bucket list: colorful streets, El Morro Fortress, beach views, and sunset photos.

A Day to Remember at Caribe Hilton San Juan

Their event surpassed every expectation I had. They are such a cool, funny couple; their theme came across beautifully through every detail, and we had a beautiful day as a backdrop for their wedding memories.

The Caribe Hilton San Juan wedding was an extraordinary experience, with every moment beautifully captured. I am so happy and grateful for your trust in my work for your big day, and I hope it's not the last time you and my lens meet!

xo,
Cami