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MARCH 9. 2024

LOCATION

HACIENDA KARINA
AGUADA, PR

Our Story

Have you ever seen the hit Netflix tv show Love is Blind? 

Our story starts precisely like that, but instead of a pod, we met on PlayStation Network through a mutual party. 

Not only did I have a new friend to speak Spanish with, but I found a gamer with unmatched patience.  

Day in and day out he coached me on how to be a better player and I didn’t mind being beaten every day because I enjoyed being with him.  

Games turned into movie dates. 

“Ready set go!”

*Press play at the same time*  

Neither of us knew what the other looked like and nor did we care. 

We knew what we had was real and with the distance between New Jersey and Florida…

We didn’t waste any time! 

Within a few short months, we met, and then shortly after, I moved to The Sunshine State. 

The rest is history and now we set out with our hearts and eyes set on a bright future together. 

Address

HACIENDA KARINA

PR-4417, 5 Interior Bo Km. 0, Aguada 00602, Puerto Rico

Travel Information

Places to Stay

  • La Casita
    • Please note this is an Airbnb near Hacienda Karina(wedding location) 
    • La Casita 
    • 6 guests/2 bedrooms/4 beds/ 2 baths
  • Palm's Bohemian House
    • Please note this is an Airbnb near Hacienda Karina(wedding location) 
    • Palm's Bohemian House
    • 8 guests/ 3 bedrooms/5 beds/ 2 baths
  • Check out these AirBNBs by Christian(in the area)
  • Palms Luxury Suite
    • Please note this is an Airbnb near Hacienda Karina(wedding location) 
    • Palms Luxury Suite
    • 3 guests/1 bedroom/2 beds/1 bath
  • Villa Lucila PR
    • Please note this is an Airbnb near Hacienda Karina(wedding location) 
    • Villa Lucila PR
    • 1 bed/1 couch
  • Ariami Rose
    • Please note this is an Airbnb near Hacienda Karina(wedding location) 
    • Ariami Rose
    • 1 Bed
  • Casa Maria
    • Please note this is an Airbnb near Hacienda Karina(wedding location) 
    • Casa Maria 
    • 1 bed

Do I need a passport?

NO!! 

Puerto Rico is an American territory and the flights are considered to be domestic. 

Puerto Ricans are no less American than anyone born on the mainland! 

So you only need a valid driver’s license! 

Please make sure that your license is updated with REAL ID.

This will be fully required by May 2025 but I suggest getting it taken care of before this trip to reduce the chance of having any issues. Information about REAL ID can be found here.

*IMPORTANT!*

YOUR PHONE MIGHT NOT HAVE ANY SERVICE BARS! 

This is rural Puerto Rico in the mountains and valleys! 

Please be aware and try to prepare yourself the best you can.

Airport Information:

Rafael Hernández Airport AGUADILLA

  • To my knowledge;  only Frontier, Jet Blue, and Spirit go here. My recommendations for the best experience to the worst are in that order(Spirit is terrible).  

*THERE ARE NO LYFT OR UBER SERVICES!

PLEASE PLAN ACCORDINGLY!*

Car Rental:

Pro Cars Rental Anasco

Taxi:

Manny's Taxi Service

  • Manny knows about our wedding. Please call ahead and make an appointment with him.
  • If you speak English please text him! 

Ceremony & Reception Information

Alex Dali Weddings - Destination Wedding Photographers based in San Juan PR

The dress code is semi-formal or formal(pick what's comfortable to you!).

 

After the ceremony, there will be an outdoor cocktail hour.

When cocktail hour is over, guests will move inside for the reception.

A buffet(called by number) and an open bar will be there.

 

The Menu

 

Appetizers:

  • Fried sweet plantains with escaveche(pigeon peas/onions/oil/etc)-Vegan Option
  • Mini alcapurrias(fried yuca with beef inside)
  • Caprese Crostini
  • Chorizo wheels in white wine

Dinner:

  • Garden Salad-Vegan Option
  • Bread- Vegan Option
  • Penne pasta with oil, pasta, and vegetables- Vegan Option
  • Rice with pigeon peas- Vegan Option
  • Pernil(Puerto Rican style pork)
  • Chicken in a mushroom white wine sauce
  • Mashed viandas with roasted garlic(an assortment of root vegetables of the island; comparable to mashed potatoes)-Vegan Option

 

Other Notes:

 

The restrooms are located in a little building past the food and bar.

Please do not flush the toilet paper.

There is a trashcan to discard the paper.

Old and rural areas of Puerto Rico do not have the best plumbing and we cannot have the venue restrooms damaged.

Thank you for your cooperation!