La Vergüenza Viejo San Juan

A night out: Bienvenidos a Old San Juan

Seelva

Rehearsal Dinner

Botanico

Welcome Party

Caribe Hilton

Wedding Ceremony & Reception

Ceremony

Reception

Bobby's Birthday Brunch

Fall

WEDDING PREP SPOTIFY PLAYLIST

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Our Wedding

Maggie &amp; Bobby have been together since December of 2016 while Bobby was finishing his MBA at St. Mary’s &amp; Maggie had returned to Stanford for her super senior year. Their relationship grew quickly as they discovered they shared similar core values such as family, growth, adventure, &amp; joy. You'll find them traveling the world, jumping in water, drinking wine (689 of course!), adventuring with friends, and salsa dancing everywhere they go. They feel so fortunate for the group of people who have impacted their lives &amp; helped them get to where they are today. They can’t wait to dance the night away with YOU ALL, but first… Bobby (in his own words) wanted to share his 11 steps to marrying his ADMV on 11/11.

Bobby's 11 Steps to 11/11

Our Story

Photos

Maid of Honor:Teresa SteffensMatron of Honor:Jessica Steffens EvansBridesmaids:Sarah Krans Steffens | Nicole Oliveira

Best Man: Jake StenbergGroomsmen:Matt Reiser | Jonathon Price | Jacob Bernstein | Riley Hanley

Wedding Party

The Bride, Groom, &amp; their families will be staying at El Caribe Hilton and had secured a room block for Nov. 8-13, but unfortunately it is already booked! You can come visit the hotel or get a day pass to have a day at the pool, private beach, and drink the first ever pina coladas! We are so sad that the hotel is already booked up, but we have provided some nearby hotels in areas we think our guests would enjoy! Feel free to contact Maggie directly if you would like help with your accomodations.

This is the where the Wedding Ceremony &amp; Reception will be. So make your lives easy by being able to dance the night away from the dance floor to your room! Unfortunately, our wedding room block is full. We apologize for the inconvenience, please feel free to contact Maggie if you need suggestions for stays. Otherwise, see below for recommendations! ROOM BLOCK ACCESS: <a href="https://book.passkey.com/e/50404659" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://book.passkey.com/e/50404659</a> **If you'd like to book a longer stay, please contact El Caribe Hilton directly: Kiarely.Soto2@hilton.com

This hotel is right next door to El Caribe Hilton &amp; a cheap, very simple option for those who want to be near the group at a more affordable price.

Costa Bahía Hotel Paseo Caribe

AirBnB

There are tons of great spots to stay in San Juan and many different vibes. From historic cobblestone streets, to artsy suburbs, to living it up on the beach! Below is an idea of the area near our hotel where most people will be staying and also a great spot for an airbnb! Notice the highlighted pink hotels, these are also great options to look at!

Feeling young &amp; bougie? Check this spot out for your stay.

Condado Ocean Club

La Concha Renaissance San Juan Resort

Walking distance to El Caribe Hilton, just across the bridge &amp; lagoon.

The Condado Plaza Hilton

CasaBlanca Hotel

Old San Juan Boutique hotel right next to El Convento, Catedral, and gate to the city.

Villa Herencia Hotel

Want to stay right on the beach &amp; adventure on the water? Here is your spot! This is where the Steffens grew up going as well, great area &amp; hip spot.

Numero Uno Beach Hotel & Restaurant

Historic &amp; beautiful hotel in the middle of Old San Juan &amp; corner to the famous Catedral &amp; gate to the city.

Hotel El Convento

Hotel El Colonial

Cute boutique hotel in the middle of Condado!

Trópica Beach Hotel

Travel

SAN JUAN ACTIVITIES

Visit <a href="https://www.discoverpuertorico.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.discoverpuertorico.com/</a> for all things PR. Sample Itinerary (travel blog): <a href="https://findloveandtravel.com/puerto-rico-4-days/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://findloveandtravel.com/puerto-rico-4-days/</a> El Yunque Rainforest: Bring a picnic and explore!&nbsp;Go hiking, explore waterfalls, &amp; even zipline! El Yunque is the only rainforest in North America.. it is a must do! Private tours or just explore on your own - we will be happy to help make sure you experience this adventure! Old San Juan: The Oldest City in America. BEAUTIFUL, history, shopping, art &amp; architecture, drinking, and eating to be done here! Walk the cobblestone streets lined with colorful architecture and simply get lost in history. El Morro: This is the 16th century fort and it's SO super cool! You have to go here. In its history, El Morro was never defeated by the enemy.&nbsp;Take a pic on the cannon or sweaty, on the floor against a wall #steffenschristmascardOther castles: Castillo de San Cristobal, Capilla del Cristo The “paseo”:&nbsp;that goes all around the base of the fort; it’s a nice perspective and relatively new. Visit the Gate to the City and follow the cobblestone street up to the Catedral del San Juan to feel like you've just landed off your pirate ship! Don't look too far &amp; you'll find El Convento. La Perla: Colorful neighborhood where Despacito was filmed on the way to Old San Juan, but DO NOT GO HERE AT NIGHT. Bacardi Factory: Rum taste... why not?! Go surfing! Kite Surfing, Jet-Skiing, PR has it all! Hit the BEACHES! Escambron Beach is right near El Caribe Hilton &amp; is full of turtles, surfing opportunities, &amp; relaxing on the hammocks. You can even get your scuba license here! Condado Beach is also near by and a great place to spend the day! Go a little bit further and visit the FAMOUS Isla Verde and party on the beach! La Marqueta: A walk away from El Caribe Hilton, enjoy the ocean breeze while you try different food trucks &amp; drinks. Great vibe &amp; may even find yourself at an outdoor concert by night. Ocean Park: Find the volleyball courts and the beach gym near Calle Taft!&nbsp;This is a great beach of both locals and tourists.&nbsp;Great kite-surfing on windy days. Tres Palmas Surf Shop and Playero both great surf shops in the area. Eat at Kasalta. This is where the Steffens grew up going as kids to visit family and spend hours and hours on this beach! Go enjoy. Bike tour or Rentals to OSJ, Paddle Board or Kayak: Rentals at VIP Adventures, Night Kayak, or SUP Action - find the family of Manatees in the Condado Lagoon! Ashford Ave &amp; Calle Loiza: Fun shops, restaurants, bars, and Boutiques&nbsp; Santurce: Art &amp; Culture hub, tons of museums, &amp; home to La Placita (see night life), young professionals and a sense for real PR! Stop at Lote 23 for some food trucks when hungry! Distrito T-Mobile: Hip, new area with restaurants, bars, concert facility, &amp; even a zipline going across the top! Spend the night here to see what the young crowd is up to. Make sure to visit La Barrita del Lado for a cocktail. Casinos: place your bets at Casino del Mar &amp; Casino Metro

Day Adventures

Snorkel &amp; island trip to Culebrita: early pick up and late drop off, plan ahead. You can take a Catamaran day trip there as well! Otherwise, join the Bride &amp; Groom after the wedding to visit this favorite island! Even visit the #1 Beach in the World Flamenco Beach. Bioluminescent Kayak Tour in Fajardo: enough said... this can be booked through trip advisor or other online resources! La Parguera is a must do if you have the time and are willing to adventure! If you are an adventurer, you can&nbsp;snorkel&nbsp;in the nearby&nbsp;bioluminescent bay &amp; Scuba the famous wall, experience some of the Island’s best scuba diving, or charter a boat to see dozens of tiny mangrove islands. Find yourself standing in the Caribbean Sea with a drink in your hand &amp; contemplating ever returning home. (Rentals at Parguera Water Sports) Pinones - SUCH A FUN PLACE! Basically a huge long strip of beach, roadside kiosks “chinchorros” seafood restaurants, pinchos, beach bars. Very local. Check Out:Suncity rooftopThe Ocean bar + restaurantWaterfrontMi CasitaLa PositaPlaya Pinones Rent a car &amp; drive around the island... stop at every beach for a drink &amp; stop at every cave for an adventure! Ziplining in Toro Verde Rincon: surfers paradise. Totally different vibe on the west side of the island. It’s incredibly beautiful, laid back, slightly crunchier/organic/wellness/outdoorsy vs. party party in San Juan. Aguadilla: Escape the hustle &amp; bustle of San Juan &amp; relax in this beautiful beach town. Visit Crash Boat Beach &amp; find yourself lost in the nature of the island! Pork Highway (Caguas) - 45 min drive from San Juan - up in the mountains, 3 mile strip of “lechoneras” (open fire roasted pig). Lechonera Los Amigos and&nbsp;El Mojito are great spots &amp; Bourdain went to Los Pinos. You can literally do a pork crawl from lechonera to lechonera. Las Tinajas - waterfall/swimming hole. The entrance is on an old man’s property, pay him to park and walk ~20 min to the swimming hole. You can spend half a day here adventuring, exploring waterfalls, sliding down natural rock slides, cliff jumping, etc.

Things to Do

Restaurants

Near El Caribe Hilton:Cruda: Great for lunch, fish, cocktialsLola's PR cuisineTons of restaurants inside the hotelGeorge's Music Lounge “La Placita” del mercado: Santurce “La Placita” is happening on Th/Fri&nbsp;Need to make reservations for dinner, but drinks are open on the plaza. La placita is fun place for local culture, cheap cocktails, music etc...&nbsp;La Placita Restaurants:&nbsp;(8 min uber)Asere CubanoSANTAELLA&nbsp;Jose Enrique&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Tasca El PescadorChicharron&nbsp;La Reina Old San Juan (30 min walk, 8 min uber, 15-20 min scooter):Cannon Club: Piano &amp; Cocktail Bar as well, a favoriteBarrachina: "La Casa de la Piña Colada”: Good lunch/drink spot in a Spanish courtyard.Deaverdura: Great food &amp; even better fresh coconuts with a splash of rum!MezzanineAl Adoquin del Patio: “chinchorros” aka roadside bars, this is a fun little street with music, outdoor patios, drinking and you can get different pinchos/appetizers with ocean viewsEl Jibarito Condado (20 min walk, 8 min scooter, 5 min uber):Kasalta: Go get a Cubano and picnic at the beach! A Steffens favorite near Ocean Park... Obama even came here on his visit!Panuchos (Steffens fav): ahi poke, fish tacos, etc. with Mexican hintCayo Caribe: Casual spot for fish tacosPiola PizzaTresbe - Bushwacker and poke out of a shipping containerBottega: trendy Spanish restaurant with bomb grilled octopus, tapas, excellent cocktail menuBebos: Must eat for pernil Distrito T-Mobile (10 min walk, 3 min uber):Tons of different restaurants &amp; barsMetropol: Nice Puerto Rican meal, high recommendation (inside Sheraton) La Marqueta (10 min walk):Open area for variety of food &amp; drinks from old shipping containers, great vibe

Night Life (& Yes, you can drink in the street!)

Puerto Ricans know how to party... everyday, every night, every beach! Open containers are welcome &amp; Sunday's are Friday #2. SO JOIN THE LOCALS! La Factoria: Old San Juan: world top 50 bar for their drink and awesome food and music. GO SALSA DANCING! Get lost in the over 10 different themed rooms... hardest part is finding it! La Taberna del Lupuloas&nbsp; San Sebastian Street: Old san juan’s famous street for partying! Perfect place to bar hop, just make sure you always have a drink in hand! Simply find a bar you like and jump to the next one (en route to La Factoria of course) La Placita de Santurce: Farmers Market by day... hub for great restaurants, intriguing bars, and all-night salsa dancing by night. AKA a Puerto Rican Block party. A favorite amongst the Bride &amp; Groom, get yourself the strongest drinks in town (whisky coco anyone?) &amp; find yourself dancing in the streets feeling like a true local. With a bar at every turn of the head, you can't go wrong... just follow the music or vibe of your choosing. Even find yourself at a cigar bar. Jungle Bird: Tiki Bar in La Placita Alfresco Rooftop Bar/The Mezzanine Club 58 (inside La Concha): Don't get trapped by the Casino, or maybe you should, find yourself here until daylight. Check out some authentic &amp; traditional salsa dancing at El San Juan Resort &amp; Casino in Isla Verde. Thursday night is the night to be there. The night club inside is called Club Brava.&nbsp;

What to Order

Drink Cuba Libre Toronja Pina Colada Rum (Don Q, Bacardi) Medalla Light   Food Churrasco Tostones Mofongo Rice & Beans Arroz con Pollo Empanadas or Empanadillas Cubano sandwich Beefsteak (anything) Lechón Asado COFFEE, CAFECITO Quesito (Breakfast pastry)

Eat & Drink

Registry

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