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Destination: Puerto Rico Part II

Puerto Rico has lots to offer anyone who is planning a destination wedding. For one, you or your guests do not need US Passports to travel there from the US. They have some of the most amazing beaches in the world. They also have many five star resorts that offer great service and exceptional hospitality. So If your thinking of having that beautiful destination wedding on the beach with your closest family and friends why not make it in Puerto Rico.

Let me introduce myself. My name Is Miguel Pola. I own & operate Miguel Pola Photographers.  I am a Puerto Rican Photographer who lives in Orange County Ca. or Southern Ca. and would love to photograph your Puerto Rico Destination wedding. I am a husband, a father, I am honest, I am easy going, I am funny, I am creative, I am loyal, I am professional, I am hard working, oh yeah… I am a photographer. Here are some of the things I love… I love my family, I love when my girls laugh so hard that they almost loose their breath, I love my wife’s smile, I love my clients, I love my job.

See, there are some advantages of hiring our studio for your Puerto Rico Destination wedding needs. Some of them being very simple. I speak spanish fluently. So I can communicate all your venue personnel. If your family is from Puerto Rico I’ll fit right in, giving your crazy uncle a hard time and having a great time with your family and friends. If you are a bride or groom who lives in Orange County you will find it easy to fulfill all your needs here at our Orange County studio.  After your wedding,  you will be able to visit with us in our studio to proof your albums and any other products that may be in your package. You won’t have to wait and wonder when and if your product and service will meet your standards. Our wedding studio is one of Orange County’s sought after wedding photography studios. Even if you on the east coast we would still be able to proof your products and video chat online as we get to know each other. My laid back, fun personality allows the two of you to feel comfortable in front of the camera. Which makes capturing amazing images of you and your handsome / beautiful fiance, while in Puerto Rico, effortless.  While planning your Puerto Rico Destination wedding, you may find it hard to coordinate with all of your vendors that are in Puerto Rico. With our studio, you will find it easy to make your photography plans come true. Our new online booking system allows you to add what ever your heart desires to your package. With secure online payments made easy.

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If you are interested or planning a Puerto Rico destination wedding, Please feel free to Contact me for details.  (800)497-1815 Toll free WEPA.

If you are a bride planning a Puerto Rico Destination Weddings be sure to check out some of these gorgeous wedding venues that Puerto Rico has to offer.

El San Juan Hotel & Casino, San Juan, is the ultimate in Old World elegance. The vibrant pulse of Puerto Rico beats into the night at the elite San Juan Hotel & Casino. Enjoy the island’s finest white-sand beaches. They offer breath taking settings for a memorable San Juan wedding. One of the oldest grand hotels in Puerto Rico has a unique elegance.

El Conquistador Resort, Fajardo, Puerto Rico, has one of the most spectacular views in Puerto Rico with ultimate luxury. Enjoy peace and tranquility in breath taking surroundings on your wedding day at El Conquistador. Exchange vows at your luxurious Puerto Rico Destination sprawled across a 300 ft overlook where the Atlantic meets the Caribbean Sea. Pledge your love on a white sand beach at sunset.

El Gran Meliá Resort, Rio Grande. Gran Melia Golf Resort Puerto Rico will help you create a unique romantic escape to luxury and romance. The only thing you have to do is relax and make every moment memorable. Gran Meliá Puerto Rico Resort is a bold utopia of tropical flora and fauna, and sophisticated architecture; swallowed by the turquoise waters of the Atlantic.

Ritz-Carlton, San Juan Hotel, Spa & Casino, San Juan. A wedding at the Ritz Carlton San Juan sets a new standard in romantic elegance. It has a glamorous and vintage feel and look to it, with an incredible service and yummy food. You can have your wedding under the gazebo and your reception under the stars right at the beach with a fantastic gourmet BB-Q.

Hotel El Convento, Old San Juan. For a very unique Old World experience there is nothing like Old San Juan. Discover the majestic Old San juan Wedding site for your special day. Right in the middle of Old San Juan with its over 500 years of history, El Convento is located across the second oldest cathedral in the New World, La Catedral de San Juan. Many choose to have their ceremony at the Cathedral and cross the streets to celebrate at El Convento. Featuring sweeping Colonial architecture and elegant design. Beautiful reception rooms in deep colonial woods, black and white floors with big chandeliers.

La Concha, A Renaissance Resort, Condado, is another beautiful location for a Destination Wedding. If your are looking for the grand ballroom elegance experience amidst a modern, fashionable hotel, La Concha is your place. Recently renovated, la Concha has a lot of history & is one of the prominent local & international artist venues.

Castillo Serralles, Ponce. This venue is in my fathers home town and home of the Bomba & Plena. This arquitectural marvel was the residence of the Serralles family, owners of Don Q rum. They have now turned  the sprawling property into a thriving museum and is a very popular and sought after wedding venue. Sitting high above the city of Ponce, this Castle is surrounded by beautiful gardens and an incredible views.

Casa España, San Juan, is one of Puerto Rico’s high society wedding venues. It has an authentic spanish-morish arquitecture that transports you to the colonial times. It was built in 1932 to house a private civic and cultural organization composed of Spanish citizens living in Puerto Rico. This Venue oozes beauty and romance!

Some of the venue verbiage was attained from one of my Puerto Rican Photography colleagues David Medina of David Medina photography in San Juan Puerto Rico.

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You wanna save some money on your wedding?

Yay! we have a new feature for our blog. Along with our blog posts we will be including featured guest bloggers every once in a while. Which will be great, because we will be able to create a great resource for brides to be.
Meet, Diana Romero From Ah! Le Party Wedding Planning. I first met Diana In 2008 when we worked a gorgeous wedding together at the Prado Balboa Park in San Diego. Ah! Le Party is a San Diego based full service wedding & event planning company. Diana Romero who is the owner and lead coordinator established Ah! Le Party in October of 2004. Diana has coordinated over 70 weddings and has a great team of assistants that work closely with her. Diana has been writing wedding articles for a few years and loves to offer brides tips on all wedding planning aspects. The following are great cost saving wedding planning tips to keep in mind for couples on a budget. If you have any questions, Diana’s email is ahleparty@yahoo.com. Diana loves hearing from couples!
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• The most important thing to do in the beginning is to create the budget and guest list so you know what you can allocate to each area.
• When you are hiring vendors and buying wedding items stay within your financial parameters.
• Acquire vendor referrals that are within your budget from your wedding coordinator.
• Give yourself plenty of time to decide on who you hire and what you buy. Any rush decisions at times leaves you spending more than you are prepared for.
• Get married during an off-peak time such as Fall, Winter and early Spring.
• Have your wedding during a time that’s not in high demand, such as a Sunday or Friday.
• Have a smaller guest list and do not include coworkers you do not associate with outside of work, children and those haven’t seen in five years or more.
• Buy flowers that are in season and simplify the number of flowers in bouquets and centerpieces (I have seen bridesmaids carry one cal lily or one rose).
• When buying flowers, avoid peak-times such as Valentines, Mother’s Day and Easter.
• If you have a church ceremony, make your own pew decorations or do not have pew decorations.
• Hire a DJ that will cover both the ceremony and the reception to save on ceremony music costs.
• Ask a friend to sing during your ceremony.
• Have a smaller bridal party – this saves on money for flowers, transportation etc.
• Attend bridal fairs where you are able to talk to multiple vendors and take advantage of bridal fair discounts and promotions.
• If you want to have a second photographer, do so only at the wedding ceremony.
• Instead of a plated dinner reception, have a breakfast, brunch, lunch, cocktail, or hors d’oeuvres reception.
• Know your guests – not everyone eats desert so only order wedding cake for the amount of guests who will have cake and keep in mind some guests will leave before the cake cutting.
• Have a smaller decorative wedding cake and have sheet cake served to the guests.
• Place one favor for every two chairs rather than every chair.
• Use place cards or centerpieces that double as favors.
• Purchase less expensive cake cutting items and toasting goblets or use the ones provided by the venue
• Order less programs – for example if you have 100 guests, order 40-50 because not everyone will pick up a program
• Create your own save the dates.
• Stick with smaller wedding invitations which are less expensive and will require less postage.
• Wear a less formal gown or a white bridesmaid dress.
• Hire a wedding planner. They usually have access to industry discounts that you don’t. (They also have cost saving tips and can keep you on track on referring vendors within your budget. A wedding planner saves you money in more than one way! ) Visit http://www.ahleparty.com

Written by Diana RomeroAh! Le Party Wedding Planning ~ http://www.ahleparty.com

So there you have it right from a actively working full time Wedding Planner. You can reach Diana Romero By visiting her website on the links above. And because blog posts are no fun without photos, here is some eye candy. :)

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Danika Rocks The Walt Disney Concert Hall

When Dan & Monika (Dan+Monika=Danika) contacted me and decided that I’d be their wedding photography, I was thrilled!  They had a great vision of was their photography would look like.  Thats where I come in.  :)  The funny thing is that we met up at a gas station in the L.A. area.  I was like, “you know, what lets start here”.  So we grabbed a couple of quick shots before heading to one of my favorite places to shoot this year.  The best part of a shoot like this is that Dan & Monika were down for anything.  Willing to get kicked out of locations if necessary.  My kind of clients.  :)  We then cruised over to the Walt Disney Concert Hall to finish their engagement photos.  One of my favorite parts of Engagement sessions is that it’s a great opportunity to get to know my clients.  I want to say Thank you Dan & Monika for the amazing Chinese Dinner we had in China Town.  Dan & Monika will be getting married at one of Southern California’s premier wedding  venues, Rancho Las Lomas in the Silverado Canyon. Can’t wait to Photograph your Wedding.

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 Disney Concert Hall Engagement Photography | Orange County Wedding Photographers

 Disney Concert Hall Engagement Photography | Orange County Wedding Photographers

 Disney Concert Hall Engagement Photography | Orange County Wedding Photographers

 Disney Concert Hall Engagement Photography | Orange County Wedding Photographers

 Disney Concert Hall Engagement Photography | Orange County Wedding Photographers

 Disney Concert Hall Engagement Photography | Orange County Wedding Photographers

 Disney Concert Hall Engagement Photography | Orange County Wedding Photographers

 Disney Concert Hall Engagement Photography | Orange County Wedding Photographers

 Disney Concert Hall Engagement Photography | Orange County Wedding Photographers

 Disney Concert Hall Engagement Photography | Orange County Wedding Photographers

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Hilton San Diego Destination Wedding

On Saturday I drove down to San Diego for the beautiful wedding of Alex & Jose. What a change of pace! The last few weeks here have been quite warm and down in SD it was a nice 70 degrees with a nice breeze.
The wedding was held at the beautiful Hilton San Diego Resort. With the ceremony being outside on the beautifully landscaped garden area. The reception was held at the poolside patio over looking mission bay. The entire wedding design was left to the amazing duo of Katie Gizzi & Shannon Yarbrough of Simply Exquisite Events who did an absolutely amazing job creating this destination wedding for Alex and Jose. Gotta give up to the DJ of DJ GUY who keep the music bumpin’ and the guest out on the dance floor the entire night!

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Anthony & Lauraine’s Delicious, Haute Wedding Album

I had the pleasure recently to deliver this beautifully designed, custom, leather album to Anthony and Lauraine.  Anthony is a dental student in New York and should be finishing his DDS very soon. Anthony and Lauraines’s wedding ceremony took place at  St. Martin de Porres  in Yorba Linda Ca.  Right after the ceremony we were able to run out to a couple of local near by locations. The Fullerton Arboretum and the Downtown Fullerton Train station for their romantic session.

Our Signature Albums are all handcrafted, and completely custom made for all of our studios clients.  Our album supplier uses only the finest Argentinian leather made.  Anthony and Lauraine chose to go with the signature classic leather style with a signature design album design.  Our signature design style is one of my favorites for its clean, fresh and simple style. Remember folks, more is not always better. Many times I will have clients who will want to place a large number of images into an album. Our studio tries to tell your wedding day story using only the best images of your wedding day to create a timeless story.  In doing so we treat all of our Signature albums as a work of art.  Thanks for stopping by and be sure to leave a comment to congratulate Anthony and Lauraine.

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