The Ball & Chain Diaries: Seven Years Later…
Our Destination Vow Renewal
The Heart of the Journey
We can’t wait to celebrate with our favorite people in the place where it all began, our beautiful island of Puerto Rico.
In 2021, we exchanged our vows surrounded by our vibrant culture, breathtaking scenery, and unforgettable spirit of Puerto Rico. Now, in 2027, we’re returning to celebrate not only our marriage, but everything that has happened since that amazing day.
Our journey has been filled with great success, new adventures and even greater blessings. In 2022, we welcomed our greatest joy, our son, Jaxon Daniel, who forever changed our hearts and reminded us what unconditional love truly means. Then, in 2025, we took another leap of faith, leaving our home in New York to build a new life in New Mexico as our family grew and I began my career as an attorney.
Over the years, we’ve learned that life’s greatest treasures aren’t found in things, but in the people we love, the memories we create, and the places that remind us how beautiful this world truly is.
This vow renewal is more than a ceremony, it’s a celebration of family, love, resilience, and the adventures that have truly shaped us. It’s also an opportunity to continue share one of our favorite places with the people who mean the most to us.
We hope you’ll join us for a week of laughter, exploration, amazing food, beautiful beaches and mountains, Puerto Rican culture, and unforgettable memories. Most of all, we hope this trip serves as a reminder to slow down, cherish one another, and appreciate the gift of life and the time we have together.
Thank you for being part of our story. We can’t wait to celebrate this next chapter with you, back where it all started.
- Mailene & Daniel
A Week of Adventure
We couldn’t imagine celebrating our love with just one night, anddd its actually not our MO, so we’re making a whole week out of it....again!
We invite you to join us for six unforgettable days exploring Puerto Rico, filled with beaches, mountains, rivers, local culture, incredible food, a little adrenaline, a lot of rum, and most importantly, time together with some of our favorite people.
And if you can, come earlier!
We recommend arriving the weekend before our festivities begin and spending a few days exploring San Juan, the beautiful capital of Puerto Rico and one of the most historically significant cities in the Caribbean.
Walk the colorful cobblestone streets of Old San Juan, explore nearly 500 years of history at Castillo San Felipe del Morro and Castillo San Cristóbal, wander along the centuries-old fortified city walls, visit La Fortaleza, discover historic plazas and churches, eat your way through Puerto Rican cuisine, listen to live music, and enjoy a proper night out in the city before heading off to experience a completely different side of the island.
San Juan's historic fortifications and La Fortaleza are so significant that they have been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site, representing more than four centuries of architectural, military, engineering, and political history.
Then, starting Monday, the adventure officially begins.
MONDAY · JUNE 14
Scuba Diving in La Parguera
We’re kicking off the week underwater, one of my favorite places! Join us for scuba diving, those not certified are also welcome to come and experience their first dive!!!
TUESDAY · JUNE 15
Beach Day in TBA
No itinerary. No rushing. Just sunshine, sand, beautiful Caribbean water, drinks, and a day together at the beach.
WEDNESDAY · JUNE 16
Tanama Cave Tubing in Arecibo
Time to head into Puerto Rico’s wild side. Choose your adventure and spend the day exploring the island’s rivers, mountains, caves, and canyons.
THURSDAY · JUNE 17
Chinchorreo el las montañas + Welcome Party
We’re taking the party into the mountains! Spend the day chinchorreando, Puerto Rican-style bar hopping through the mountains, before we officially welcome everyone and celebrate together that evening.
FRIDAY · JUNE 18
Catamaran Excursion + Beach Bonfire
One last adventure before the big day. We’ll spend the day sailing Caribbean waters by catamaran before ending the night together around a bonfire on the beach.
SATURDAY · JUNE 19
The Vow Renewal + Reception
The reason we’re all here. Seven years later, we’re doing it again, surrounded by the people we love, on the island we love. Join us as we renew our vows, Puerto Rican style!
Pick Your Adventure
Consider this your choose-your-own-adventure vacation. Come for the entire week, meet us for a few or all the excursions, or simply join us for the celebrations that work for you.
Each event has its own page with locations, times, transportation information, what to wear, what to bring, and everything else you need to know. Some excursions require advance reservations and separate tickets, so be sure to visit each event page and RSVP for the adventures you want to join.
Our biggest hope for this week is that you don't just come to Puerto Rico for our vow renewal. We want you to experience Puerto Rico with us. The beaches and the mountains. The rivers and the caves. The food, music, history, adventure, and traditions. The places we love and the local communities that make our island so special.
See you all soon!
Where to Stay
We’re still finding the perfect home base for our week in paradise, but don’t book just yet!
We plan to arrange a room block at a hotel or resort where everyone can stay together (or nearby) and make it easy to join in on the week’s festivities.
Because our celebration is more than just one night, we want our accommodations to serve as a gathering place where we can enjoy the in-between moments too, morning coffee, drinks by the pool, spontaneous dinners, and recovering together after a few of our more adventurous excursions!
Hotel details, room-block rates, booking links, and recommended nearby accommodations are coming soon.
If you’re planning to arrive early to explore San Juan, feel free to make separate accommodations there for the weekend before joining us at our official home base for the week.
Stay tuned, we’ll update this page as soon as our room block is ready to book!
Join Our Adventure
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