Venue Hotel buyout in Manuel Antonio Style Nature meets modern This LA couple chose to buyout the beautiful Makanda by The Sea for their 80 guests. They wanted everything locally sourced, and for the event to feel like Costa Rica. The ceremony space was small so Aimee designed a floating lucite bridge that led to…

Venue Boutique hotel in Papagayo Peninsula Style Timeless, elegant and a touch of tropical Morgan and Nick hail from Santa Monica, CA, and were seeking a wedding that was luxurious and contemporary in style. The design-forward Andaz Costa Rica at Peninsula Papagayo was a perfect choice, offering built-in style and event space, and a great…

Venue Beach club in Tamarindo Colors Boho beach neutrals Amanda and Alex had to postpone their 2020 wedding due to the pandemic. Two years later, when they could finally settle on a new date that worked for everyone, 50 of their closest friends and family made their way to Tamarindo to celebrate a long-awaited wedding.…

Venue Beach club in Tamarindo Style Creative and colorful LA-based Alannah and Bryan met at Burning Man, and knew they wanted to bring the fun side of Black Rock City to their destination wedding in Costa Rica. Alannah wanted a wedding design that was bright and cheerful, with whimsical, modern touches throughout. The couple exchanged…

Venue Private beach in Guanacaste Style Standout food and fun This Georgia couple aimed to bring Southern style hospitality to Costa Rica. Their 125 guests booked a slew of houses at Hacienda Pinilla, and kept the party moving from house to house to the beach. A welcome party was held at the mother-of-the-bride’s beachfront villa,…

Venue Private villa in Manuel Antonio Decor Greenery and candlelight This London-based couple wanted to get across “The Pond,” and leave cold and rainy UK weather behind in exchange for a vibrant tropical celebration. They wanted a very elegant celebration with a beautifully draped ceiling accented by natural greenery instead of chandeliers, and lots of…

Venue Private villa in Manuel Antonio Style Pura Vida family and fun Manuel Antonio’s beautiful beaches provided the perfect picturesque backdrop ceremony for this Florida couple and their 75 guests. The great outdoors and beautiful views drew them to Costa Rica, and they wanted to showcase that in their beachfront ceremony. The rehearsal dinner, held…

Venue Private villa in Manuel Antonio Style Intimate and chic This Oklahoma couple chose a luxury villa to celebrate with their group of 50 close friends and family. The Pacific Ocean provided a stunning backdrop, and the perfect blend of nature and privacy. Exotic tropical floral arrangements and natural wood accents were chosen to showcase…

Style WOW Factor Venue Private estate in Manuel Antonio Champayne and Leonard wanted to provide their guests with a drop-dead gorgeous ceremony while also enjoying a stress-free, laid-back weekend. Punto de Vista villa offered them easy access to the fun of Manuel Antonio, and a stunning hillside event deck overlooking the ocean. Fitting the location,…

Venue Beachfront at Manuel Antonio Colors Tropical pastels Photographers know that moody skies can make the best backdrops, and this couple from arid Las Vegas has the photos to prove it. After kicking things off with a welcome party at La Luna restaurant at Hotel GAIA, they chose a barefoot beach ceremony at Playa Manuel…

Venue Private estate in Santa Teresa Accents White and Copper This couple’s aim was to share the splendor of Costa Rica with their guests in a one-of-a-kind way. They chose a Balinese-style private estate in the remote enclave of Santa Teresa that had a very unique feature: their ceremony took place on a helipad overlooking…