We are so excited to announce that Events & Weddings Costa Rica has been added to Style Me Pretty’s Little Black Book of preferred vendors worldwide! The Little Black Book is a hand-picked collection of the best in the bridal industry. If you are unfamiliar with Style Me Pretty, get acquainted as it’s an amazing resource for the stylish brides and grooms!
When I am not planning events, I am on the hunt for new, fabulous venues for weddings and special events. And did I find one. Last weekend I was invited by the owner and architect of Punto de Vista Villa (www.puntodevistacr.com) in Manuel Antonio.
There’s someplace new in Manuel Antonio for your wedding or event like no other. Soaring high above the jungle and sea, in total privacy, it’s your own villa, redefined. Hosting groups from 20 to 200!
Loren & Orestes’s wedding was a romantic and elegant affair at Villa Caletas. From the centerpieces to the fabric draping the railings in the ampitheater to the bridal bouquet, red was the color of choice. We brought more earthy tones to the reception venue with brown linens and chairs. And of course, a pop of other colors and candles galore. Photos provided by Fino Photography.
Wedding: Hotel Playa Hermosa Bosque del Mar
I have to start off this post by saying that the bride, Tanya, is also from the great state of Wisconsin (like yours truly!) So we clicked from the get-go and had a blast planning her wedding. She, like me, is very organized and detail-oriented!
It didn’t take long for this group to settle into the Costa Rican lifestyle of catamaran and snorkeling expeditions, ziplining, soaking in volcanic mud and horseback riding by the waterfalls. The wedding day was clear and warm as the couple said ‘I do’ on the beach at Playa Hermosa. The reception had a tropical rustic feel with the colors being blue and white with a splash of coral. This hotel is incredible!!! Photos courtesy of Ale Sura Photo.
Wedding: Private villa, Playa Potrero
The bride is so artistic and creative so I knew from the get-go this wedding was going to be gorgeous. She had a wonderful sense of style and it was fun to co-design her wedding. Her color palette was yellow, grey and a splash of pink. Charlie is from Puerto Rico and Michelle is from Singapore, bringing culture and traditions as well! Photos provided by Comfort Studio.
Rehearsal dinner: La Finisterra
Wedding: Pacifico Beach Club
What a stylish wedding and couple! The bride, Kiley, is a fashion stylist so you can bet that her wedding dress and overall wedding were very a la mode! She wore a J Crew dress and a shrug from Foley and Corinna. The wedding took place at the Pacifico Beach Club which is both beachy and modern at the same time. The bride wanted to bring a little bit of the jungle to this beach setting, so the room was decorated with foliage and plants to create this look. Photos from the talented Julie of Comfort Studio.
I love everything about this…the mason jars, the place cards, the wooden box filled with sand, and the simplicity of the flowers…
Rehearsal dinner: Bahia del Sol
Wedding: Private house, Playa Potrero
When Beth and Matt contacted me several months ago to help plan and design their wedding, they told me that they wanted a low-key and laid-back beach town for their wedding weekend. Playa Potrero was perfect for them as it has that relaxed, pura vida kind of vibe. Friday night was the rehearsal dinner at the beautiful Bahia del Sol. A pig roast, coco loco drinks for the guests, a cigar roller, white lanterns overhead and purple orchids decorating the tables. The reception had a ‘romantic beach’ theme with tiki torches, candles galore, silver linens and chairs, and the perfect pop of color with purple hydrangeas. To top things off, a fireworks show and a delicious dessert bar with bride and groom cookies, red velvet cake and a tropical fruit salad. Photos provided by Fino Photography!
The Rehearsal dinner: Coco loco drinks, Costa Rican cigars and an unbelievable sunset
The Wedding ceremony:
Romantic beached themed reception:
More of my faves…
Rehearsal dinner: Tabacon Grand Spa Thermal Resort
Wedding: Arenal Lodge
Definitely one of the best rehearsal dinners ever: treating your guests to a night at the hot springs at Arenal Volcano. After a weekend full of volcano-related activities, April and Jack tied the night up in the mountains at the Arenal Lodge. The decor was perfect for the rustic lodge: stones, floating candles and floating orchids. The dessert was also a good fit for the volcano setting: lava cake! Photos below from the fabulous Richard May.
Rehearsal dinner: Avellanas Beach Club, Hacienda Pinilla
Wedding: Las Palapas
Guests came all of the way from Idaho to celebrate with Tia and Jonathan. The rehearsal dinner was held at the beautiful, brand new beach club in Playa Avellanas. We were fortunate enough to be the very first rehearsal dinner to be held at the beach club! Not only is the beach club gorgeous but the entire property of Hacienda Pinilla is so picturesque. Las Palapas is the ideal wedding venue, smack dab on the beach! Tia’s dress was stunning – part of the Maggie Sottero Destinations Collection. Colors: green, white and a pop of yellow; Details: bamboo chairs, candles, and lanterns all combined to create a rustic beach feel. Once again, all of the photos were so stunning that I must share many…Courtesy of El Velo Photography.
Playa Avellanas Beach Club:
Details, details…
Zephyr Palace
What a beautiful wedding rich with traditions! Kay, whose family is from Taiwan, brought lanterns for each and every guest, so the guests could engage in a Chinese lantern ceremony. While the guests wrote their wishes on the paper lanterns and watched them fly away into the Costa Rican jungle, they all toasted to a traditional Norwegian drink, Akevitt, in honor of Thomas’ heritage. The photos will tell the whole story. What an honor to be able to work with Ben Chrisman Photography, recently voted the top wedding photographer in the world!!
