Sarah & Ben’s Colorful Destination Wedding at Encantada in Vieques
Sarah and Ben’s wedding at Encantada was everything a destination wedding in Vieques should be: intimate, colorful, relaxed and completely centered around the people they love.
Surrounded by palm trees, ocean views and the natural beauty of Puerto Rico, the couple celebrated with an open-air ceremony followed by an elegant dinner catered by Tin Box. Bright tropical flowers, warm wooden details and beautifully captured candid moments gave the entire day a joyful, effortless feeling.
A Relaxed Wedding Morning at Encantada
One of the best parts of planning a wedding at a private property like Encantada is that the entire day can unfold in one beautiful place.
Sarah spent the morning getting ready with her closest friends, enjoying the calm of the villa before the celebration began. She chose a timeless fitted gown with delicate straps and a dramatic train, paired with a soft updo and understated accessories. The simplicity of her bridal look allowed her vibrant bouquet—filled with shades of pink, coral, peach and orange—to truly shine.
Ben complemented her perfectly in a light neutral suit that felt polished while still fitting the relaxed tropical setting.
Before the ceremony, Sarah and Ben shared a private first look beside the pool. It was sweet, emotional and playful—the kind of quiet moment that gives a couple time to take everything in before joining their guests.
A Palm-Framed Ceremony in Vieques, Puerto Rico
The ceremony took place on Encantada’s lawn beneath swaying palm trees. Rather than competing with the surrounding landscape, the ceremony design enhanced it.
A simple wooden arch was decorated with an asymmetrical arrangement of tropical flowers in Sarah’s bright, romantic color palette. Wooden chairs lined the aisle, creating an intimate gathering space where every guest felt connected to the ceremony.
As Sarah walked toward Ben with her long veil trailing behind her, the late-afternoon sunlight filtered through the trees. The setting felt private and peaceful while still capturing everything couples love about a Caribbean destination wedding: warm air, lush greenery and an unmistakable sense of place.
Their ceremony included heartfelt moments, plenty of laughter and a joyful walk back down the aisle as newlyweds.
A Colorful Open-Air Reception Catered by Tin Box
Following the ceremony, guests gathered on the covered terrace for dinner overlooking the pool, palm trees and distant water.
The reception tables were arranged in a warm, family-style layout that encouraged everyone to settle in and enjoy the evening together. Soft neutral linens created a beautiful foundation for colorful tropical centerpieces, woven chargers, glowing candles and warm wood chairs.
The flowers carried the couple’s cheerful palette throughout the reception, combining pink, coral, yellow and orange blooms with playful tropical textures. Every detail felt elevated, but never overly formal—a perfect reflection of the easygoing beauty of Vieques.
Tin Box catered the evening, giving Sarah and Ben’s guests the opportunity to experience a locally prepared meal as part of the celebration. For a destination wedding, food is more than another item on the timeline. It is one of the ways guests experience the island, connect with one another and remember the evening long after they return home.
As the sun began to set, string lights glowed above the terrace and the celebration continued in the warm Caribbean evening.
Why Encantada Is a Beautiful Vieques Wedding Venue
Encantada offers couples something especially valuable for a destination wedding: privacy, flexibility and a seamless flow from one part of the day to the next.
The property provides several distinct settings without requiring the couple or their guests to travel between locations. Wedding preparations can take place inside the villa, portraits can be captured around the pool and gardens, the lawn can be transformed for the ceremony, and the terrace offers a covered open-air setting for dinner.
That flexibility allowed Sarah and Ben’s wedding to feel like one continuous experience rather than a series of separate events.
Planning a Destination Wedding in Vieques
Sarah and Ben’s day is a wonderful example of what makes a Vieques wedding so special. The island provides the extraordinary setting, but thoughtful planning transforms that setting into a celebration that feels personal.
From coordinating the venue and local vendors to designing the ceremony and reception spaces, every part of a destination wedding needs to work together. The final result should feel natural and effortless—even when there are months of careful planning happening behind the scenes.
At Green Eyed Girl Weddings & Events, we specialize in full-service destination wedding planning in Vieques, Puerto Rico. We help couples create celebrations that embrace the island while still feeling completely their own.
If you are dreaming of an intimate wedding at Encantada or another beautiful venue in Vieques, reach out to begin planning your celebration. The most desirable dates and venues for 2027 and 2028 are already beginning to fill.
Sarah & Ben’s Vieques Wedding Vendor Team
Venue: Encantada, Vieques, Puerto Rico
Planning and design: Green Eyed Girl Weddings & Events
Catering: Tin Box
Photography: Phosphilic