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I'm getting married in San Juan, PR one month from today! We are doing it at the Marriott Resort and Stellaris Casino. We went there a few weeks ago to check everything out and do the tasting...It was wonderful! We have no complaints at all. The event manager there, Susanna, was great! She had everything set up for us and answered all of our questions. We are having the ceremony on the beach and the reception on the upper pool deck terrace. They are very close to each other, so it's very easy for guests. The hotel is also about a ten minute cab ride from the airport and costs $15, very reasonable. It's also so easy to get into Old San Juan from there, just about a ten minute cab ride as well. You can bargain with the cab drivers when there are numerous people going in the same cab. There is also a newly renovated restaurant in the bottom of the hotel, La Vista. It is pretty trendy and cute now, compared to what it used to be. They have a brunch buffet there every morning, we are having the farewell brunch there on that Sunday. They have a side room that can be reserved. We also tried to do it at La Concha in the beginning because it looks wonderful and we thought it would be beautiful for a wedding.... but they had TERRIBLE service and we ultimately decided against it. Since it is newer, it seemed like there was a lot of inexperienced staff and not as organized as the Marriott. They didn't return our calls and were not responsive whatsoever. But that was my experience, maybe they have changed, I'm not sure, but I just want to give you honest feedback! I didn't look into the Intercontinental so I don't know anything about that one. I hope this helps! Good luck with everything. I have a wonderful wedding planner and vendors as well, let me know if you want names!

mariabaldino, how was MSerrano as your wedding and event planner? I'm looking to use her and would like to get some info from someone who already has. Please let me know!!!! Thank you so much!! and CONGRATULATIONS!!! hope you're loving married life