The Ruins
the ruins of a historic lighthouse destroyed by tsunami, on a west-facing deserted beach
good for: Barefoot on the Beach weddings, elopements, vow renewals
PRO's
- The Ruins of all ruins. Accessible to all who can manage a few steps as one can drive up to The Ruins entry
- West-facing for great sunsets
CON's
- A very popular spot. There will be noisy barbecues, beach-goers, and 4WD vehicles, especially in summer
- No covered area in case of rain
- Other photo shoots can be taking place
- As one of Puerto Rico’s most popular areas for 4WD vehicles, there can be dozens zooming in and around the space, creating dust storms and noise pollution (especially on weekends)
- Entry road is a bumpy dirt road that can be intimidating for first-timers
- As of Sept. 2021, no drone footage is possible here, as it’s in a protected military space
- One of our furthest locations from San Juan
Our Weddings at The Ruins
Distances
2+ hours to San Juan
3 min to BQN international airport
25 min to Hacienda222
Sarah & Mike
Ashley and her team are responsive and will strive to make your wedding even better than what you thought it could be. The ceremony was intimate and personal, the location gorgeous. Our photos are incredibly romantic and creative. So thankful we used them for our 2020 wedding.
Robin & Tim
What a great experience from beginning to end! Once you decide to use their company they communicate with you on everything, even down to the weather the day of the ceremony. They recommended to move our time up because of rain and it was a good thing we did! We had several questions to answer… at the beginning about how we met, etc. and Joanna incorporated those answers in the most beautiful vows! She gave us so much information once we picked our location that was so helpful also. Alex, the photographer, was great as well! Highly recommend this organization!! Read more “Robin & Tim”
Raysa & Carlos
If you’re looking to marry in PR Ashley is your girl! I can’t say enough about Ashley and her team. They were amazing making our wedding process easy and stress free. Our ceremony was beyond our expectations. Thank u Ashley!
Rachel & Ulises
If you are planning on booking a destination wedding do not hesitate to contact Ashley. You will have a stress-free, worry-free event. Ashley was great from start to finish! She had great ideas, and is committed to providing the ceremony you want. Ashley always answered all my questions the same day, and made planning a… ceremony from afar simple. I can not say enough good things about her:) Read more “Rachel & Ulises”
Nicole & Eric
Thank you so much this was truly a dream come true. We absolutely loved every single detail of the day. The decorations and flowers were beautiful. The cake was delicious and photographer was just amazing. Jenny and Victor were also wonderful as well as everyone that made this day come together just a dream come… true thank you so much. Read more “Nicole & Eric”
Melissa & Luis
Best decision my husband and I made for our 15 yr wedding anniversary vows! Joanna was incredible the whole way. The ceremony was beautiful and personal. Jenny the hair and make up was amazing and let’s not forget the photographer.
Maday & Jimmy
What can I possibly say about Ashley that everyone doesn’t already know. From the planning process through the reception and then beyond she has been attentive, responsive and extremely graceful. Our original wedding in Alaska got cancelled due to the pandemic and then my husband suggested Puerto Rico. At first I was reluctant as I… was devastated but it turned out to be the greatest decision EVER!! I truly appreciate everything Ashley did and has done for us, including the wedding gift of a lifetime, my precious Boda!! Read more “Maday & Jimmy”
Larisa & Kevin
This is THE most incredible spot to get married! It was perfect 1000 times over. My pictures are beautiful!
Greg and Omar
So let me tell you, I am a person with lots of anxiety and a bit with control issues especially when it comes to the unknown. Getting married can be stressful, but if you are looking for a genuinely, loving and caring person to keep you at ease…Ashley Wright is the person you need in… your life. Simply…she knows what she is doing. I went from being a nervous wreck to actually enjoying every moment we had all together. Her professionalism and belief in making your day, your day, is exactly her talent. Thank you a million Ashley! Read more “Greg and Omar”
Eva & James
Hands down the best decision we ever made. Ashley and her team were amazing and made what could have been a chaotic and nervous filled day an absolute dream! From the timeless photos to the unbelievable video shot partially by drone- Ashley and her team completely delivered on our vision! She took the time to… not only get to know us, but to incorporate that into our ceremony and we couldn’t be happier. Thank you Ashely! Read more “Eva & James”
Brent & Jane
Ashley was amazing!! She was everything you ever want in a wedding coordinator. I will recommend her to everyone wanting a destination wedding
Angela & Brian
To anyone looking for an AMAZING TEAM on their wedding day, please contact PRDW! My husband and I were searching for the perfect destination wedding spot and came across Ashley and her team! I had a bunch of questions and left a very long email in hopes they would respond with most of the questions… I had.. no. Ashley responded within minutes to my email and gave me her cell phone number for an even quicker response! The entire team is very helpful and amazing at what they do, but most importantly, SO MUCH FUN!!! Ashley, words will not be able to express my gratitude for what your team did for us on our big day!! Many, many thanks! And to Angel, our photographer and Marquez, the videographer.. the masterpieces you guys have given us.. truly incredible! Read more “Angela & Brian”
Alyssa & Candy
Planning a commitment ceremony from Texas proved to be an easy feat with Ashley by our side. From beginning to end she was extremely helpful and responsive. My partner and I were at complete ease with Ashley. Because of her, our ceremony was everything we wanted it to be and more.
Allison & Hiram I
I wish I had the right words to explain how amazing working with Ashley and her team at PR Destination wedding was. When my now husband and I got engaged in 2018 and decided to get married in Puerto Rico so his family could be present, we knew we did not want a traditional wedding.… By searching online I stumbled upon Ashley and PR Destination Weddings (at that time she did not have the Hacienda or I would have booked her for everything, you should book her for EVERYTHING trust me!) I reached out to Ashley with some questions and she was quick to respond with all the information I needed and I booked her for our 2020 wedding. In early 2019 due to personal issues we had to postpone our date to 2021, which was no issue for Ashley and a blessing in disguise as 2020 turned into the year of COVID. Even as our date in 2021 approached, I was concerned about COVID restrictions on the Island. Ashley was reassuring and calming to us in her emails. Throughout the changing landscape, Ashley and her team changed plans along with us. When our venue needed to change the hours of our reception due to curfews on the Island, Ashely and her team had no issues in accommodating us and changing the time frame of our day. Ashley arranged for our makeup artist to come to our hotel and help get my bridal party and myself all glammed up for our day. Nina was amazing to work with, I am not a huge makeup fan and Nina did a great job making me feel absolutely beautiful for the big day. Ashley also arranged our Angel, or beyond incredible photographer to come to the hotel for photos of us getting ready. Angel also spent the entire day with us until the end of our reception and was beyond a pleasure to work with. Our photos are so stunning, I can’t even put into words. ( I worked in the wedding photography industry for over 17 years and my photos are some of the best I have ever seen, and I am not being biased. We are blessed to have had Angel working with us) The team at PRDW set up a beautiful space for our wedding at the Ruins in Aguadilla and our guests were blown away with it’s beauty. For our ceremony, I wanted my Jewish background to be present as well as my husbands Puerto Rican background. Ashley was able to merge the Jewish traditions I wanted along with Taino elements for a truly unique and special ceremony. Our families and friends were stunned with how perfect everything was. Ashley and her team hit it out of the park with our wedding. It was a perfect day from start to finish and it would not have been possible with out PRDW!! Ashley, you are a wonder woman and we are still talking about what a perfect day it was. We could not be happier. I know everyone thinks their wedding is the best, but I know with certainty (and some jealous remarks from my friends) that our day wedding truly was the best and it was all possible because of PRDW! Thank you just doesn’t seem like enough, but Thank you Ashley and team. It’s apparent you all love what you do and because of that we had the more perfect day. Read more “Allison & Hiram I”
Alexa & Mark
HIGHLY recommend PR Destination Weddings! Ashley made everything so easy and stress free for our elopement. She was always quick to respond with any questions or concerns and I never once felt uneasy about planning something from so far away. Her team was also AMAZING and all we had to do was show up. Couldn’t… have asked for a more beautiful day. Read more “Alexa & Mark”
Alexa & Enrique
Sooo much fun! Laid back and oh so beautiful. Our music were the waves crashing in the background! We even danced to it. And Ashley’s words were very touching, meaningful and appropriate to our relationship. Very very happy I found Ashley! Ashley was very responsive at all times with any questions I had before, during,… and after the wedding. I had my photos, drone video, and marriage certificate ready to order within 10 days. I couldn’t ask for a better group of professionals to organize, guide me and capture the moments on one of the most special days of my life. I wanted an intimate wedding where I just had to show up for and live the moment and Ashley, AJR Photo Studio and Marquez Photography (drone footage) over delivered. Read more “Alexa & Enrique”
Alex & Matt
Our entire experience with Puerto Rico Destination Weddings was perfect, from the very first phone call with Ashley, to the time we parted ways after the ceremony. If you are at all nervous about the process of getting married in Puerto Rico (like we were), then worry no more. Ashley will provide you with all… the information you need to know up front about getting married in Puerto Rico. Every detail is covered, and Ashley is always available to answer questions you might have. The location of our wedding was absolutely breathtaking. Ashley and her team really know the areas they cover well, and they can help you find a venue that meets your specific needs. Fortunately, we opted to use accommodations and photography as recommended by Ashley, and we are so glad we did. Staying where we did really allowed us to immerse ourselves in the community and explore the town, nearby beaches, and local restaurants. We met so many lovely people along the way. It was truly a special experience that we will never forget. The photography team, lead by Angel, was so awesome. Angel knew the venue and was able to capture some breathtaking moments from our ceremony. I have no doubt that you will have the best possible wedding experience (it’s truly an experience you won’t forget) if you choose PR Destination Weddings! Read more “Alex & Matt”
