Maria del Mar & Tobias – Puerto Viejo Costa Rica Wedding

Ahhh the Caribbean. So laid back and so beautiful. Just like this lovely couple who said I do in Puerto Viejo!

I absolutely love these rustic wedding signs! And in multiple languages to boot as the groom is from Denmark and the bride from Costa Rica.

The shoe check. Guests checked in their shoes and traded them for some flip flops for the beach ceremony. They also grabbed a sun umbrella, water, sunscreen and a flower for their hair (for the ladies!).

Guests came from all over the world!

Cheers in all of the guests native languages:

Photo of the spectacular beach where they said I do:

The happy couple:

And some detail shots…

Photos courtesy of Sergio Pucci

Brittany & Jonathan A Private Villa in Playa Hermosa Costa Rica Wedding

Brittany & Jonathan were married at Jonathan’s family’s gorgeous home in Hermosa Palms. This beachfront property could not have been more perfect for a wedding. The groom made a grand entrance as he arrived in a helicopter and then he took his bride on a ride to enjoy the scenery after they said I do. Photos provided by Daniel Marks.

Tami & Nick- A Zephyr Palace Costa Rica Wedding

What beats getting married in a palace on the top of a hill overlooking the ocean and the jungle?! Here are some photos from Tami + Nick’s beautiful wedding at Zephyr Palace. Photos courtesy of Eduardo Lopez.

Purple and white flowers

It rained for a few minutes but dried up in time to have the ceremony outside:

The sunset was so beautiful that no one wanted to head inside! Gorgeous group shot with lights on pillars…

The delicious and pretty cake:

The flowers and the bride and groom!

Maria & Jonathan’s Mal Pais Costa Rica Wedding

Maria & Jonathan picked the beautiful beach of Mal Pais for their wedding, and the setting could not have been more appropriate for this young, adventurous couple. A private beachfront residence served as the venue for the event, with the ceremony being held in a small grassy area that separated the house from the beach, offering a magnificent ocean backdrop that required no further decoration.

The ceremony, officiated by the groom’s brother, was one of the most romantic and moving ceremonies I have ever witnessed; all the guests, which were mostly family, were crying with joy.

The sunset was beautiful! Here are some sunset shots of the bride and groom:

After cocktail hour and enjoying the beautiful sunset, the guests dined on delicious food in the garden under the trees with lots of candles and string lights. Beautiful and intimate! Photos courtesy of Richard May.

Tarquin & Basil Playa Avellanas Beach Club Costa Rica Wedding

Beach weddings, News | 28 January 2011

Gorgeous couple, gorgeous flowers and an absolutely gorgeous setting! Tarquin and Basil were a beautiful couple and the setting at Playa Avellanas Beach Club could not have been more perfect. Plus their DJ that they brought from San Francisco was pretty rockin’! Photos provided by El Velo Photography.

Lindsay & Chris Playa Conchal Costa Rica Wedding

Beach weddings, News | 20 November 2010

Lindsay and Chris and their closest family and friends celebrated barefoot on Playa Conchal. I love that beach! Colors were fuschia and royal blue. After cocktails on the beach, the guests headed back to their private villa for a BBQ, Costa Rican style. This couple, from Canada, was so laid-back and pura vida! Thanks for giving me the opportunity to plan your fun and relaxed wedding! Photos by Eduardo Lopez.

Filipa & Marcel Los Suenos Playa Herradura Costa Rica Wedding

Beach weddings, News | 20 November 2010

Filipa and Marcel wed at the beautiful Los Suenos resort on a (mostly) sunny day. There was a little rainfall, but it didn’t stop these two. Everything was lovely! Photos provided by Ronald Roman.

Jared & Liz Hacienda Pinilla Costa Rica Wedding

I had the pleasure of meeting with Jared and Liz a few times before their wedding. They love Costa Rica that much that they came down to visit several times! It was such a treat to get to know them before their wedding. What a lovely and in love couple. The wedding reflected their laid-back style with rustic wood centerpieces and lots of color – from the flowers to the lanterns to the candles. And what says pura vida more than a surf lesson the day after your wedding?! Congrats and Mazel Tov Jared and Liz and can’t wait to see you again soon! Photos from Julie Comfort!

The Best of 2010 High Season!

2010 high season was a great one and was filled with lots of colors, cultures and beautiful details. Here are some of our favorite details:

Lauren & Kyle’s Villa Caletas Costa Rica Wedding

Lauren and Kyle were such a lovely couple and it was clear that they were very much in love. They were also a lot of fun, as were the guests, who came all of the way from New York to celebrate! The rehearsal dinner was held on the terrace overlooking the lush gardens and Pacific Ocean at the Marriott Los Suenos. On the wedding day, which was held at Villa Caletas ampitheater, we could not have been luckier with the rain-free day in August! I loved all of the colors at the reception: purple, white and green orchids in bamboo vases; white cala lilies; pink ginger flowers; burlap runners and bamboo chairs to complete the tropical meets rustic look! I love rustic chic weddings in Costa Rica!! Photos courtesy of the very talented destination wedding photographer, Jeremie Barlow!

This wedding was featured in WellWed Magazine!
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