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It's Never Too Late for Love: Joseph and Christine's Elopement at the Condado Vanderbilt Hotel in Puerto Rico

After heartbreak and two previous divorces, Joseph and Christine found love again and celebrated their marriage at the Condado Vanderbilt Hotel in Puerto Rico. Their intimate elopement is a beautiful reminder that it's never too late to fall in love, start over, and create a new chapter together. Discover their story and explore The Escapade, an intimate elopement experience designed for couples who want a meaningful destination wedding in Puerto Rico.

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Francisco Alvarez Francisco Alvarez

From Puerto Rico to Lake Como: Photographing an Elopement at Villa del Balbianello

What began as a marriage proposal in Puerto Rico eventually brought me and my assistant Alejandra all the way to Lake Como, Italy, where I had the incredible opportunity to photograph Miguel and Mónica’s dream elopement at Villa del Balbianello. From their first look and private boat ride to editorial portraits, Bellagio, Aperol Spritzes and golden-hour photographs overlooking Lake Como, this became far more than a destination wedding—it became a dream come true.

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