Real Costa Rica Volcano Wedding

A bride and groom stand with an officiant on a flower-decorated platform outdoors, with a mountain visible in the background under a cloudy sky.

There’s a lookout point near Arenal Volcano, small and tucked into the rainforest. Grace stopped there. She pictured herself getting married there. And in March of 2025, she did exactly that. This was always going to be a personal wedding. Not just intimate in size, but intimate in the way that every decision, from the…

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Costa Rica Beach Wedding at Villa Concha

A couple stands under a floral arch exchanging vows during a beach wedding ceremony, with guests seated and an officiant present.

“I can easily say, the moment I met him, I knew I had to have him,” Breanna says about her now husband, Oscar. After meeting through mutual friends, the two began dating and found a mutual love in experiencing different cultures across the world, side by side. Their wedding day had to honor that love,…

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Aisle + Away Travel Co.

destination wedding in Mexico

Dana Braun of Aisle + Away Travel Co. is a destination wedding travel advisor and travel agent specializing exclusively in all-inclusive weddings in Mexico, including Cancun, Riviera Maya, Tulum, Cabo, and Puerto Vallarta. With over a decade of experience and more than 100 weddings planned, Dana and her team support couples by managing resort selection and guest travel logistics. From matching couples with the right resort for their vision and guest list to overseeing room blocks, timelines, and travel coordination, the Aisle + Away team brings structure, clarity, and steady guidance to a complex planning process. Known for high-touch communication, honest advice, and a tech-forward planning approach, they keep couples and guests informed and connected throughout the journey.

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A. Marie Events & Design LLC

Luxury wedding planning in the Caribbean

Welcome to A. Marie Events & Design LLC, your premier choice for destination wedding planning. We specialize in crafting unforgettable experiences that beautifully capture your unique love story against breathtaking backdrops, whether it’s a stunning beach or a charming vineyard. Our expert team understands the nuances of destination weddings, offering tailored planning services that encompass venue selection, vendor coordination, and travel arrangements.

With a focus on creating seamless, stress-free celebrations, we leverage our extensive network of trusted local vendors to ensure your special day is flawless. At A. Marie Events & Design LLC, we are dedicated to turning your dream destination wedding into fruition, allowing you to celebrate love in an extraordinary setting. Contact us today!

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Costa Rica Destination Wedding at Hotel Villa Caletas

A bride and groom stand at the altar during an outdoor wedding ceremony, surrounded by bridesmaids and groomsmen in matching beige attire, with tropical plants in the background.

Grab your fruity cocktail or iced coffee and settle in, because Tiffany and Sami’s destination wedding at Hotel Villa Caletas is giving ALL the tropical, romantic wedding inspiration. Ocean views, jungle magic, Taylor Swift and Mac Miller music, and a whole lot of love floated around Jaco, Costa Rica.  Tiffany tells us, “We wanted…

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Oceanside, Multi-Colored Matrimony in Guanacaste

Okay, can we just start with how adorable this is? Victoria and Derrick first connected on Twitter… over a song. Yep, “The Matrimony” by Wale, to be exact. If that’s not the sweetest, modern meet-cute, I don’t know what is. Fast forward to their very own matrimony planning, and the couple opted for a Guanacaste…

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Indian-American Fusion Wedding at Andaz Peninsula Papagayo

The ocean shimmered against the cliffs of the Andaz Peninsula Papagayo as guests gathered to celebrate Anne and Vijay. The couple, who first met on Hinge, always imagined their wedding would be more than a single day — they wanted a full-on experience! Choosing Paradise When narrowing down locations, Anne and Vijay wanted to end…

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Intimate Villa Wedding in Playa Hermosa, Costa Rica

A bride and groom exchange vows under a floral arch at a beachside wedding ceremony, with guests seated nearby and the ocean in the background.

Some couples choose their destination based on postcard images or Instagram inspo. For college sweethearts with a love story over a decade long, Alexandria and Janssen’s choice came with a backstory. “Janssen had vacationed in Costa Rica with family when he was younger. He always had great things to say about his adventures,” Alexandria explains. But…

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Costa Rica Chapel Wedding with a Volcano View

If you ask Clara and Matt about the start of their love story, it begins with a snowstorm, a musical, and a Chipotle burrito. (Yes, really.) Their first meeting happened during a community theater production of Jesus Christ Superstar in snowy Minnesota—Matt was an actor, Clara the choreographer. “Matt shared about his traveling experiences, especially…

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These Are the Most Underrated Summer Wedding Destinations

Summer is peak wedding season for many markets, especially those in well-known destinations. But with increased popularity comes higher wedding costs and more competition, so it’s worth looking past the top wedding destinations to explore less common places that offer just as much (if not more) for your celebration. We asked destination wedding experts to…

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