Wedding venue: The El Conquistador Resort in Puerto Rico. |
Marriage-minded travelers looking for a Puerto Rico vacation should take note: Five Puerto Rico hotels that belong to the Hilton Worldwide have unveiled a new “Bride Whisperers” program. From wedding planner to life coach, these specially trained consultants partner with couples with the goal of creating a seamless, fairytale wedding.
“The wedding planning process can be daunting, which often puts unnecessary strain on couples at what should be one of the most exciting times in their lives,” said Jessica Sierra, area director of sales for San Juan, Puerto Rico at Hilton Worldwide. “There is nothing our Bride Whisperers can’t or won’t do. They are here as free consultants and are about more than just selling a wedding package – they truly want to put brides-to-be at ease, creating a stress-free destination wedding and honeymoon from start to finish.”
Sharing guidance, expertise and support, the new “Bride Whisperers” are on-site at the following Puerto Rico properties:
• El Conquistador Resort, a Waldorf-Astoria Resort: With two ballrooms and 16 additional event rooms, El Conquistador has more than 100,000 square feet of function space, as well as outdoor areas like the Coqui Water Park and the private, 100-acre Palomino Island.
• El Conquistador Resort, a Waldorf-Astoria Resort: With two ballrooms and 16 additional event rooms, El Conquistador has more than 100,000 square feet of function space, as well as outdoor areas like the Coqui Water Park and the private, 100-acre Palomino Island.
After the big day is over, couples can leave their wedding guests behind and begin their honeymoon with an escape to the cliffside Las Casitas Village, A Waldorf Astoria Resort, El Conquistador Resort’s property. Both El Conquistador Resort and Las Casitas Village offer a variety of wedding packages for upscale events, and the Bride Whisperers here are specially trained to customize options for brides on a budget.
• El San Juan Resort & Casino: Nuptials at the El San Juan Resort & Casino blend authentic tropical splendor with old-world elegance. Just five minutes from the airport, this luxury Puerto Rico hotel features refurbished guestrooms and 35,000 square feet of event space, including a ballroom and a variety of venues for rehearsal dinners and cocktails receptions. Couples can wed beside a romantic Banyan Tree; at Las Terrazas, a breezy, tropical setting with indoor and outdoor seating overlooking the pool, gardens and Isla Verde beach; on the Panorama rooftop offering sweeping ocean views; at the alluring Encanto Beach Club, an elegant, outdoor poolside location for events; or in the soon-to-be renovated wedding-function space. Bridal parties can flex their plastic at La Galeria shops and Edouard de Paris Spa. For grooms, BRAVA nightclub is the ultimate bachelor party experience.
• Conrad San Juan Condado Plaza: From a tropical affair on picturesque, white-sand beaches to a chic gala overlooking the water, the Conrad San Juan Condado Plaza is a romantic and stylish wedding retreat with a bevy of options. Tie the knot during a breezy beachfront ceremony or in the resort’s flexible, 41,000 square feet of indoor event space. The Conrad San Juan Condado Plaza has guestrooms with contemporary décor as well as a 24-hour casino, a couples-friendly outdoor massage area and a sprawling pool layout. Two exquisite on-property rehearsal dinner options include renowned Chef Wilo Benet’s Varita and Pikayo.
• Caribe Hilton: The iconic Caribe Hilton can arrange anything from an intimate ceremony at the beach to the most extravagant wedding reception for 500 guests. Outdoor venues are available that overlook the Atlantic Ocean or the 17 acres of private gardens. With 910 luxurious guestrooms and suites, including the Condado Lagoon Villas, Caribe Hilton has a secluded beach, two oceanfront swimming pools, the full-service Olas Spa and Morton’s Steakhouse.
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