You'll be tallying up the RSVPs when your wedding invitation says Puerto Rico, one of the Caribbean's most popular island destinations. Here, the choice of venues is virtually endless, so get ready to do your homework.

Happily, all the major hotels and resorts have plenty of wedding experience as well as wedding planners right on staff to make preparations hassle-free. Also look for wedding/honeyoon packages that add value while keeping the cost down. No spur of the moment nuptials are possible because a VDRL blood test given at least 10 days prior to the marriage is required.

If couple have proof of their blood tests, they can get the license immediately. Both parties are required to show an ID card or passport plus an original birth certificate.

If either party has been married before, an original divorce decree or the death certificate of a former spouse is required.

A US$2.00 stamp fee is the cost for a certified copy of the marriage license.