When it comes to destination weddings in paradise, Puerto Rico is as scenic and culturally diverse as it gets. At the St. Regis Bahia Beach Resort, couples have several options for creating their dream wedding – be it fairy tale carriage rides, beachy chic ceremonies, or traditional ballroom receptions. Kiaraliz Medina, Sales Manager at the St. Regis Bahia Beach, shares more about planning a wedding at this romantic oceanfront property.
GO: If you had to describe the property in three words, what would they be?
A: Unique, exclusive and a paradise found.
GO: How far in advance does a couple need to reserve a wedding date?
A: We have prepared weddings with a month in advance.
GO: Are onsite wedding planners available for the wedding process?
A: We have weddings specialists at the resort that work together with wedding planners.
GO: Are accommodations and buyouts available? What is the capacity limit?
A: We have 139 rooms with 35 suites among them; we are open for buyouts. The capacity limit for a wedding in the ballroom is 250 people, but we don't have a limit for outdoor weddings as we have several locations.
GO: What spaces are available for ceremonies and receptions?
A: We have 5 spaces between the indoor and outdoor spaces.
GO: What are some of the amenities, incentives and activities that the St. Regis Bahia Beach Resort offers a couple?
A: The St. Regis brand is well-known for its unique butler service; and for a bride or groom, the hotel offers the service of a butler on a complementary basis the day of the ceremony for any need the bride or groom might have. In addition, the wedding packages offer spa couple treatments as enhancements, private dinners by the beach, romantic setups at the cabanas by the pool or beach, romantic amenities in the rooms, romantic turndowns, etc.
GO: Food is such an important element at a wedding – tell us about your menu customization?
A: We can create the menus as per our couples’ taste. Our Executive Chef is open to create the menu of your dreams. We have worked with couples from different cultures and create menus accordingly.
GO: Service is imperative in the wedding industry. What does the St. Regis Bahia Beach offer couples and their guests that set you apart?
A: As mentioned previously, we offer our signature service – the butler service on the day of the ceremony. In addition, our weddings specialists will assist you coordinating any details.