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The Best Places to Get Married in Puerto Rico

Wedding Ceremony Locations

Not every couple needs a ballroom. Some just need the right place to say "I do."

Puerto Rico is one of the most stunning places in the world to have a wedding ceremony, and the good news is that you don't need a full resort package or a hundred guests to make it happen. Whether you're planning an intimate elopement, a small destination ceremony with close family, or simply separating your ceremony location from your reception venue, Puerto Rico offers an extraordinary range of settings.

I'm Camille Fontz, a Puerto Rico wedding photographer with over 17 years of experience documenting ceremonies across the island. The locations below are my personal favorites, places I've returned to again and again because of the way they photograph, the way they feel, and the way they make couples remember their wedding day forever.

From the ancient stone walls of Old San Juan to beach ceremony spots on the northwest coast, here are the best places to get married in Puerto Rico.

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Beach Hotel

Condado Vanderbilt

Its terrace ceremony spaces can be reserved independently of a full reception package, making it one of the few luxury San Juan hotels that works beautifully for a ceremony-only celebration.
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Historical Venue

Casa de España

The interior courtyard is a stunning backdrop for an intimate ceremony with a small group — no full event production required to make it feel spectacular.
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Outdoor Hacienda

Hacienda Azucena

Its natural, garden-like setting makes it one of the most accessible haciendas for couples planning a simple outdoor ceremony surrounded by tropical landscape.
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Outdoor Hacienda

Hacienda Campo Rico

The iconic wooden bridge alone makes this worth considering for a ceremony-only moment — it's one of the most photographed spots for small, intentional celebrations in Puerto Rico.
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Historical Landmark

Castillo San Cristobal

It works especially well for couples who want a ceremony-only experience in a landmark setting, without the infrastructure of a full resort.
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Historical Venue

Castillo Serralles

Located in Ponce rather than San Juan, it's a wonderful choice for couples wanting a ceremony in a less-traveled part of the island, with panoramic views as their backdrop.
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Outdoor Hacienda

Hacienda Siesta Alegre

A beautiful option for small ceremonies and elopements surrounded by nature, with a lush, intimate feel that suits couples who want something personal over something grand.
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Beach Hotel

La Concha Resort

Its beachfront setting with trendy vibes makes it one of the most accessible spots in San Juan for a simple, beautiful beach ceremony — even for a small group or just the two of you.
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Landmark

Plaza de La Rogativa

One of the best spots in Puerto Rico for an intimate ceremony or elopement in Old San Juan — open-air, historic, and perfectly located in the Old Town's most charming areas.
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Beach Resort

Wyndham Rio Mar Resort

Couples who want a beach ceremony with the convenience of on-site guest accommodations will find Rio Mar especially practical for small destination ceremonies where logistics matter.
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Beach Resort

Copamarina Beach Resort

Ideal for couples planning a destination ceremony away from the San Juan crowds — its secluded southwest coast setting makes every ceremony feel private and intentional.
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Beach Resort

Villa Montana Beach Resort

Its boutique scale makes it one of the best Puerto Rico options for an intimate beach ceremony — small enough to feel personal, beautiful enough to feel like a dream.

Getting Married in Puerto Rico: What You Need to Know

Puerto Rico is a US territory, which means American couples can get married here without a passport and without navigating foreign legal requirements. Marriage licenses are issued by the Puerto Rico Department of Health, and the process is straightforward for both residents and non-residents. You can learn more about updated Puerto Rico marriage requirements here.

Whether you're planning a full destination wedding or a simple ceremony with just the two of you, Puerto Rico has a ceremony location to match. If you're considering a more intimate celebration, explore my Puerto Rico elopement guide for locations and inspiration specifically curated for small, intentional ceremonies.

Ready to find your spot? Get in touch and I'll help you choose the ceremony location that fits your vision — and make sure every moment of it is captured beautifully.

xo,

Cami

About Camille

Puerto Rico Wedding Photographer

Camille Fontz is a Puerto Rico wedding photographer specialized in serving destination weddings and elopement clients for the past 17 years. Happy to work with clients of all sorts of backgrounds, and a firm believer in egalitarian marriages, she has traveled all around Europe, the Caribbean and the United States for weddings. Still, she definitely loves sharing her homeland with couples in love.

Contact her today for a quote.

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