Costa Rica Volcano Wedding

Known for harboring tree frogs, jaguars and Costa Rica’s most active volcano, Arenal Volcano National Park, a protected area in northern Costa Rica, will forever be a special landmark in Amanda and Ryan’s love story.  The couple originally met in true sitcom fashion, Amanda lived in the same apartment complex as Ryan’s best friend. One…

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Boho Wedding at Sueno del Mar in Tamarindo, Costa Rica

Costa Rica is a country known for its ability to force one to slow down and live life with a true sense of “pura vida.” For Emily and Rex, this made the Central American country immediately appealing to celebrate one of the most special days in their lives as a couple. Read on for more…

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Majestic Nuptials in Costa Rica

Costa Rica wedding reception

A humble Denver coffee shop was the starting point for Matt and Taylor’s journey. As Matt fondly recalls, “Just a simple twist of fate, really. We worked together at a coffee shop in Denver and right away we became friends.” Their love story unfolded gradually. Taylor reflects on those early days, saying, “We spent a…

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Costa Rican Rainforest Wedding

Cassandra and Steven’s love transcended continents and brought them together in a serendipitous encounter through social media. Their love story blossomed, and they knew they had found their soulmate on their very first date. Fast forward to a magical day in the heart of the Costa Rican rainforest, where they tied the knot with an…

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Mountaintop Costa Rica Wedding

After the chaos of 2020, Anna and Stafford wanted to celebrate their marriage by giving themselves and their families the opportunity to get away. Months of planning resulted in a breathtaking Costa Rican mountaintop ceremony and a joyous weekend of celebrating love. “We both dreamed of getting married in a more intimate setting, and fortunately…

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Carefree Costa Rica Real Wedding

Ashley and Corey on the beach

After being an inseparable couple for 11 years, Ashley and Corey decided to tie the knot. But they didn’t want a traditional wedding that would just go by in the blink of an eye. That’s when the idea of a destination wedding started to look more and more ideal. “Instead of having only one day…

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Costa Rica Destination Wedding Redo

The holidays hold a special meaning for Joe and Jen. They met while at a holiday party in San Francisco and in 2018, got engaged over Christmas. Joe popped the question when it was just the two of them because, as he recalls, “a proposal is the most private moment a couple can have.” They…

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Totally Tropical Costa Rica Wedding

Amidst the lush greenery of a Costa Rican rainforest, Dana and Vincent recited their vows surrounded by their closest family and friends. As nature lovers, the couple knew they wanted their wedding to be an adventure in the great outdoors. Saying “I do” in Costa Rica made sense because of the endless options for outdoor…

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A Planner’s Real Costa Rica Wedding

Costarican Culture

As a destination wedding planner since 2008, today’s bride, Susan, had done numerous weddings with different celebrations, styles, color palettes. She knew that when her time came, she wanted to do something very different. In Costa Rican culture the focus is on good food, good drinks, lots of dancing and music. And, of course, laughs…

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Pura Vida in Costa Rica

Romantic Beginning

Latin America is for Lovers Getting married amidst the sights and sounds of a tropical rainforest is one romantic beginning! If you love the beach, crave adventure and relish the beauty of nature, then Andaz Costa Rica Resort at Peninsula Papagayo is idyllic for your destination wedding. Just under six hours fly time from Los…

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