Villa Playa Maria Destination Wedding (Puerto Rico)

Ariel and Darrin’s wedding day was packed with brimming ideas, charm, and romance. The couple wanted a small and intimate wedding, so they decided to have their wedding on the Caribbean island of Puerto Rico, where the groom’s side of the family is from. The wedding day started with a dazzling sun casting golden rays on villa’s beachfront. The couple’s “getting ready” process was jubilant and fun, as evidenced by the first-look pictures, which took place behind the coconut trees along the beach.

Even though the couple had a destination wedding, it was still filled with a lot DIY details. For example, Darrin’s aunt made most of the flower arrangements  used in the decorations, as well as dyed the sand and put together the couple’s sand ceremony jars. She also put together the centerpieces and added the tulle to the chairs. The bride made all the bouquets, boutonnieres, and flower crowns. Additionally, the couple bought and traveled with their own plate ware, napkins, and utensils used at the reception. 

After the reception, Ariel and Darrin wanted one last photo opportunity in Rincon. What better way to end a wedding in Rincon than with a sunset shoot along the beach?

Get inspired and check out this Puerto Rico destination wedding below,  as beautifully captured by Bryden Giving Photographer. 

Event Date:  May 28, 2017
Venue: Villa Playa Maria
Photographer: Bryden Giving Photographer
Bridesmaid Dresses: Shop Revelry
Bridesmaid Dresses: Revelry
Cake Designer: Rincon Ann’s Cakes
DIY or Handmade Goods Designer: Hobby Lobby
Invitation Designer: Spirit Soul Design
Equipment Rentals: Quality Rental
Ring Designer: D.J. Bitzan Jewelers
Event Venue: Villa Playa Maria
Dress Store: Nordstrom
Tuxedo and Mens Attire: JC Penney
Musicians: Eleganza Music Services
Dress Store: The Wedding Shoppe
Event Venue: playa maria