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A Unique Destination Wedding in Costa Rica

by Cynthia

I get pretty fired up whenever I feature a wedding in Costa Rica.  I’m borderline obsessed with the country.  They have so many exotic and spectacular backdrops, that no two weddings are ever even remotely alike.  Maria Cristina & Marco, are lucky enough to call this paradise their home.  The couple hails from San Jose (the capital city of Costa Rica), but they traveled nearly 200 miles to Guanacaste for a destination wedding that blew me away.  From the lovely beach themed details, to the gigantic lighted balloon that simulated the moon, to the bride’s unique headpiece- everything about this wedding was extraordinary!

Big hugs to Sylvia Guardia M Photography for capturing and sharing all these stunning details.  And when you’re done ogling at the photos, make sure you check out the awesome highlight video, shot by Alejandro Ramirez from Costa Rica Cinematography.   Enjoy!

Costa Rica Wedding chapel
Costa Rica beach wedding welcome bag
chapstick beach wedding favor
Costa Rica Beach Wedding94
the bride getting ready
Mother of the bride and bridesmaid helping bride get ready
Gorgeous beach wedding dress back
Unique beach wedding veil
Turquoise bridesmaid dress with coral headpiece
Turquoise beach wedding bridesmaid dresses
Turquoise and coral beach bridesmaid attire
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Costa Rica Wedding
Costa Rica Wedding
The groom waiting for his bride
Natalia Esquivel Benitez instrumental wedding music
groom walking into chapel with his mother
Costa Rica Wedding
The father of the bride hugging the groom
Costa Rica Wedding
Costa Rica Wedding
Costa Rica Wedding
The bride and maid of honor holding hands during the wedding ceremony
Crochet harem slave bracelet
Costa Rica wedding ceremony
Costa Rica Wedding ceremony
Beach themed wedding in Costa Rica
Wood wedding sign that reads "Our Story Starts Here"
Beach wedding in Costa Rica
Beach wedding in Costa Rica
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Beach themed wedding in Costa Rica
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Beach wedding sand ceremony
Beach themed wedding in Costa Rica
beach themed wedding chairs with burlap sash and starfish detail
starfish seating cards
Beach themed wedding in Costa Rica
Unique beach wedding chair with burlap sash and starfish detail
Beach themed wedding in Costa Rica
Costa Rica Wedding centerpiece
Favorite things as wedding table numbers - "Bob Marley: Favorite singer"
Costa Rica Wedding table
beach wedding favors
Beach themed wedding in Costa Rica
Beach themed wedding in Costa Rica
Beach themed wedding in Costa Rica
Costa Rica Wedding reception
Jellyfish paper lantern wedding decor
Cool jellyfish paper lantern decor
Costa Rica Wedding reception band

Was there any tradition that you skipped for your destination wedding, or a tradition that you put a different spin on?

We didn’t do the bouquet toss or the first dance.  Instead we had a blessing given by the our grandmothers and a sand ceremony given by our best man.

Sand ceremony given by best man and maid of honor
Sand ceremony given by best man and maid of honor
Blessing given by the bride and groom's grandmothers
Blessing given by the bride and groom's grandmothers
Blessing given by the bride and groom's grandmothers
This gigantic balloon simulating the moon at this Costa Rica wedding was so cool.
A mobile "shots" cart
Costa Rica wedding band
Costa Rica Wedding reception
Costa Rica beach wedding reception
The bride and groom looking up at the fireworks
Photo of bride and groo with fireworks going off in the background

Highlight Video of this Wedding in Costa Rica

Real Destination Wedding Advice from the Bride

What advice do you want to give to other couples planning a wedding in Costa Rica?

Plan it with a LOT of time and keep a very detailed agenda. It took us around 10 months to get everything ready so we had a perfect wedding.  And consider the time of the year.

Vendors

Photography:  Sylvia Guardia M
Video:  Facebook.com/CostaRicaCinematography
Bridal Gown and Headpiece:  YolanCris
Venue:  Hacienda Pinilla Guanacaste, Las Palapas
Flowers:  Siempre Verde Floristeria
Music Bands:  Freddy Alvez; Calypso Caliente Chacra;  Natalia Esquivel Benitez (Instrumental)
Planning/MC:  Mijail Alpizar

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About Cynthia

Cynthia is the founder and editor of Destination Wedding Details.She has over 15 years experience in the Marketing and Event industry and launched Destination Wedding Details in 2010, shortly after planning her own destination wedding. Cynthia uses her experience and genuine passion, to inspire brides who are planning their dream wedding away from home.

Category: Real Destination WeddingsTag: Beach Wedding, Catholic Destination WeddingsLocation: Costa Rica
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