Costa Rica destination wedding photography

Destination Wedding Planning

Throw the Event of a Lifetime

in an unforgettable location.

Tropical Occasions is an acclaimed, design-foward event-planning company focused on special occasions around the world. From intimate luxury ceremonies to elaborate weddings with multiple components, C-Suite dinners to week-long corporate incentive retreats, and joyful social celebrations that make milestones more meaningful, Tropical Occasions plans, produces and designs events in locales spanning Central and South America, the Caribbean, Europe and the South Pacific.

The Portfolio

Mexico Destination Wedding

Amy & Grant

Todos Santos

A boutique hotel buyout gave Amy and Grant the privacy they were seeking, and a feel of home for their guests. An all-white Welcome Party was followed the next day by a late-day ceremony under a floral-drenched archway in an open-air stone courtyard. At the reception, designed in conjunction with celebrated Mexican florist Pina Cate, guests joined at long tables decked with vibrant floral bouquets, wicker chandeliers and unexpected accents of fresh citrus fruits and local handmade artisan candles.

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Anna & Jacob
Guatemala

Anna & Jacob

Brittany & Ryan
Tulum

Brittany & Ryan

Amy & Grant
Cabo San Lucas, Mexico

Amy & Grant

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Luxury Destination Wedding & Event Planning

Costa Rica, Mexico, Guatemala, Caribbean, Worldwide

We’re all part of one

crazy, vast, beautiful

family.

And there’s no better way to celebrate than with travel.

We live what we do. We’re globe-trotting explorers, multilingual negotiators and design-forward planners who push the boundaries of what’s possible.

We love what we do. We believe celebrations should be fun, from the initial consultation until the last guest departs, and every step in between. We are your in-destination partner and ally, bringing visions to life and joyfully managing any bumps or surprises along the way.

We respect what we do, and we are your biggest champions. Our carefully chosen vendors are valued partners, each bringing something special to the final result: a one-of-a-kind celebration that reflects who you are and who you love.

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your dream event.

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Corporate Events

Corporate Unbound

Wow your team and clients with a corporate event like no other. From design concepts through logistics and execution, we help you stand out from the rest.

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Our meticulous, discerning advocate…

My husband and I decided on a twist on a traditional Nigerian wedding, and planned the entire wedding sight unseen. Karen is responsive and so detail-oriented. The level of organization and coordination allowed me to relax and enjoy the day.

– Taylor & Jasper

Anything was possible!

From day one they were a massive bright light and positive energy that instantly made us feel like everything was possible. They took the time to understand who we are as people, what we love, what our individual styles are, what our dream designs for our wedding include, and they made it all happen perfectly.

– Alexi & Billy

A dream come true from the get-go!

They listen, they are honest, but more importantly, they were organized, creative, and so much fun. The reason we had such amazing vendors was that vendors wanted to work with the amazing Aimee Monihan! Aimee had our back and fought to make sure our vision became a reality. Her ability to speak other languages proficiently was also a key part in the success.

– amy & grant

They were on top of everything!

We cannot recommend them enough. Karen helped us plan everything, guiding us through every step and choosing vendors/decor that matched our vision. She was a pleasure to work with and extremely communicative throughout the entire planning process. We could not be happier!

– Kathryn & Neil

Went above and beyond…

Karen took our dream wedding and absolutely made it a reality. The design she put together for our reception was everything we wanted, and it was beautiful. We did not feel stressed at all planning our destination wedding in Costa Rica.

– Bridget & Joe

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