tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-47156832929548582002024-02-19T02:17:48.333-08:00Weddings Costa Rica BlogTHE blog for all things related to destination weddings in Costa Rica.Weddings Costa Ricahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17616357186895670969noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4715683292954858200.post-78750906325954554912009-05-04T09:43:00.000-07:002009-05-04T09:46:54.413-07:00We've Moved!Since I'm a bit of a Luddite, I've decided to move blog formats to a more 'user-friendly' one (re easier for the technology challenged like yours truly).<div><br /></div><div>Please redirect over to <a href="http://weddingscostarica.wordpress.com/">Weddings Costa Rica Blog</a></div><div><br /></div><div>See you there!</div>Weddings Costa Ricahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17616357186895670969noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4715683292954858200.post-49699770389468174842009-03-18T09:17:00.000-07:002009-03-18T13:27:34.385-07:00Meet the Bride - Kari!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQqsmBVhaN8T9Euzn_Z-s5T7bUkQsk-eZuKuSln9ItEepEpQyjdmoDHEcqXuTX3xb-KF5ojDDfS32yWaW_ZEtSaGBP6qOove8sXoryuJmWZneIVULGBGUEbDQV9OClVQq1wpTftoFFV98/s1600-h/Kari.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQqsmBVhaN8T9Euzn_Z-s5T7bUkQsk-eZuKuSln9ItEepEpQyjdmoDHEcqXuTX3xb-KF5ojDDfS32yWaW_ZEtSaGBP6qOove8sXoryuJmWZneIVULGBGUEbDQV9OClVQq1wpTftoFFV98/s320/Kari.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5314622882054415906" /></a><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Kari<div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">Wedding da</span>te - March 22, 2009</div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">Place</span> - Bahia del Sol, Playa Potrero</div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">Home</span> - Edmonton, Alberta</div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">What do you do?</span> I'm an Entertainment Host/Producer on 96.3 Capital FM. I'm also a freelance voice actor.</div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">Why did you choose Costa Rica?</span> My fiance, Ryan, has travelled all over the world but neither of us had been to Costa Rica. We wanted to explore a new country together. We also wanted a destination where guests could have adventure and relaxation. Not to mention, the incredible culture and stunning beauty! Costa Rica was the perfect fit.</div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">Favourite clothing item</span> - I really have to pick just one? Oh, no! Ha ha! Well, would it be typical to say my wedding dress? I really love it! As far as what I wear on a regular basis, I'm loving my tall, grey boots and my <a href="http://www.soiakyo.com/">Soi and Kyo</a> dress coat Ryan picked out for me at <a href="http://www.smythandkang.com/about/">Smyth and Kang</a> in Calgary. </div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">My perfect day is</span>...summer, +25 Celcius with a light breeze. Coffee on the deck. Beach, boating, bbq (with chicken, potatoes and wine) then bonfire with friends and/or family (with Ry).</div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">Thing you are most looking forward to at the wedding </span>- I'm looking forward to every second of the day, to be honest. Form the moment I wake up and go for a massage to having special moments with my bridesmaids and my Mom, to hanging onto my Dad's arm walking towards Ryan down the aisle. Hearing Ryan's vows, the food, the drinks, the atmosphere, the music, the sound of the ocean, etc.</div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">Thing you are most looking forward to at the honeymoon</span> - Getting closer to my new husband and exploring the country!</div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">Tip for fellow destination brides </span>- Hire a wedding planner! Planning a wedding is supposed to be fun, not stressful. Especially when you are marrying in a tropical paradise. Having someone like Larissa by your side will allow your vision to come alive at the hands of true professionals. You will also be able to just relax on the wedding day, instead of decorating and worrying about catering and vendors. Also, you don't have to go with a typical 'destination' wedding dress. There are plenty of wedding dresses out there that are made with very light, airy materials. </div><div>One more thing - try <a href="http://www.kamasutra.com/romance/honeydust.lasso">Kama Sutra Honey Dust</a> to prevent sweating. Just dust it on before you dress and it will keep the sweat to a minimum. Yes, you must buy it at an 'adult-only' shop but the five minutes of potential awkwardness will be totally worth it!</div><div><br /></div><div>All the best to Kari and Ryan this Sunday!!</div>Weddings Costa Ricahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17616357186895670969noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4715683292954858200.post-46947770638731658602009-03-13T11:10:00.000-07:002009-03-16T14:10:19.590-07:00Location - Playa Herradura<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_imMt8Dr5qvvZ6-rv5L-jp-pb3fmhzlIBHsmgE7l_cefkduRjsAMHVbBkoBGiPWA3blet4Vv3fFUD5n__Qquo3MmKPdIiL24-ouBN3QlxRZLEzLcJA1_5RGd-Usb3hATLbS81Rk3go7U/s1600-h/Playa+Herradura+2.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_imMt8Dr5qvvZ6-rv5L-jp-pb3fmhzlIBHsmgE7l_cefkduRjsAMHVbBkoBGiPWA3blet4Vv3fFUD5n__Qquo3MmKPdIiL24-ouBN3QlxRZLEzLcJA1_5RGd-Usb3hATLbS81Rk3go7U/s320/Playa+Herradura+2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5313895584685974850" /></a>
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<br />A picture is worth a thousand words so here's a shot from Playa Herradura (the beach in front of the Los Suenos Marriott) to give you an idea of how it looks. It's a long stretch of beach, brownish sand and at just under two hours from San Jose, it's the closest beach to the capital city.
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<br />It's a great spot for a wedding, with the added bonus of being so close to the major airport.
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<br />Photos courtesy of <a href="http://www.danpowerphotography.com/">Dan Power Photography</a></span>
<br />Weddings Costa Ricahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17616357186895670969noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4715683292954858200.post-91970086237092908522009-03-11T13:57:00.000-07:002009-03-11T14:08:51.031-07:00Meet the Bride - Sandra!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuyHh5VmcLsnL3wRUsWr7dHFOQoA0CFw8b8KPTvGtb3l2_K9biwy1t-qKSyoTsOcgaW6_d4SoRk2h5L2WkjRPh8ZIgx9grdo0OFcuXg_3iAC7qbrs9LAJrHZ6AkL8OrFntMCI7qE125qE/s1600-h/Sandra.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 130px; height: 130px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuyHh5VmcLsnL3wRUsWr7dHFOQoA0CFw8b8KPTvGtb3l2_K9biwy1t-qKSyoTsOcgaW6_d4SoRk2h5L2WkjRPh8ZIgx9grdo0OFcuXg_3iAC7qbrs9LAJrHZ6AkL8OrFntMCI7qE125qE/s400/Sandra.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5312040039657876498" /></a><br /><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Sandra</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Wedding date</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> - March 28, 2009</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Place -</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> Zephyr Palace, Playa Herradura</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Home</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> - Austin, Texas</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">What do you do?</span> Veterinarian</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">Why did you choose Costa Rica for your wedding?</span> Costa Rica is a beautiful country and I have always wanted to go there. Since a majority of our family and friends will have to travel for our wedding, we figured why not travel somewhere beautiful and fun and make it an enjoyable vacation experience for them.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">Favourite clothing item</span> - Now it would have to be my wedding dress (I love it). Before my wedding dress, I would say jeans.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">My perfect day is..</span>.relaxed. Maybe sleeping in. Going out on a hike with the dogs, cooking, enjoying a glass of wine and good food with friends.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">Thing you are most looking forward to at the weddin</span>g - Location and just the fun we are going to have with our friends and family.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">Thing you are most looking forward to at the honeymoon -</span> We are going to Italy...food, wine and history!</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">Tip for fellow destination brides</span> - Get a good wedding planner who knows the area well.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">Favourite three blog reads - </span>Don't really read a particular blog...I just read some of my friends' blogs occasionally for a peek into how they are doing and feeling. I read a few wedding blogs but nothing specific.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">All the best to Sandra and Rob on their upcoming wedding!</span></span></div>Weddings Costa Ricahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17616357186895670969noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4715683292954858200.post-1553529669464225292009-03-10T13:56:00.000-07:002009-03-10T14:08:19.177-07:00Shameless Plug - Little Black Book<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrz-_fVKvNMKlHVMw8VDVStXTSTGbSfiqV7LoQYL5vVm7LQ39a0cMWfhsrq6f-PCokKhKIzGcOy8Cvqa3G1z-rRcnYB_3a8gh3lR629pOJj-GZZyI_mmxMkwvYK38iVbX5g-tt0KOZEMQ/s1600-h/LBB.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 178px; height: 177px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrz-_fVKvNMKlHVMw8VDVStXTSTGbSfiqV7LoQYL5vVm7LQ39a0cMWfhsrq6f-PCokKhKIzGcOy8Cvqa3G1z-rRcnYB_3a8gh3lR629pOJj-GZZyI_mmxMkwvYK38iVbX5g-tt0KOZEMQ/s320/LBB.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5311668779618431810" /></a><br /><div><br /></div>We are thrilled to announce that <a href="http://www.weddingscostarica.com/">Weddings Costa Rica</a> has been chosen for Style Me Pretty's Little Black Book! I'm sure you web-savvy brides are more than familiar with <a href="http://www.stylemepretty.com/">Style Me Pretty</a>, one of the top wedding planning resources on the web, and their <a href="http://www.stylemepretty.com/little-black-book/costa-rica/event-planning/">Little Black Book</a> section which features the 'creme de la creme' of THE top wedding vendors. It's a tough list to make it onto as it's by invitation only (and then, you have to go through a rigorous interview process).<br /><br />It's an absolute honour to be included in such wondrous company and to have our work considered to be amongst the best in the wedding world. Weddings Costa Ricahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17616357186895670969noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4715683292954858200.post-50505413799406565292009-03-09T12:08:00.000-07:002009-03-09T12:47:38.284-07:00Continental Adds More Direct Flights<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdgKkGQkKt5R6lSmfFyKMiF7Pf_egXYVYaWsMc0RUxNIzlXnwvqf5lTDZ4K72Mw8vBpcE5AYgYknoWNtIxvG6l-PU_dN1nUBN89hqaQVA28FB__Fnsx7kLdovG5hOI-ABnbCPyVDN6NQU/s1600-h/Continental+logo.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 67px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdgKkGQkKt5R6lSmfFyKMiF7Pf_egXYVYaWsMc0RUxNIzlXnwvqf5lTDZ4K72Mw8vBpcE5AYgYknoWNtIxvG6l-PU_dN1nUBN89hqaQVA28FB__Fnsx7kLdovG5hOI-ABnbCPyVDN6NQU/s320/Continental+logo.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5311276885517835042" /></a><br />Great news - <a href="http://www.continental.com">Continental Airlines</a> has just announced more flights to Costa Rica on Saturdays!<br /><br />Departing Newark (EWR) at 11:55 AM and arriving in San Jose (SJO) at 3:15 PM. Return flights are at 4:05 PM , arriving in Newark at 11:15 PM. <br /><br />From Houston (IAH) at 11:29 AM, you can fly into Liberia (LIR) AT 1:50 PM, with the return flight departing at 2:40 PM and arriving in Houston at 7:13 PM.Weddings Costa Ricahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17616357186895670969noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4715683292954858200.post-79141241371013616962009-02-23T20:12:00.000-08:002009-02-23T21:33:57.374-08:00Real Wedding - Jenny and Steven<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1xWeFiMdmVSGdrSNekGO3Si_UzD5g51hNm-8SgmOhBd1SPi-gvgrvLAg5a892aYVIYMgyHhRsQf3dXTWcDl83_nK5JK7AEtTlOdUULEaua9idUogVJnQLvKLIy_VzX8j2_2pTeVVqoqE/s1600-h/Stern+room.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1xWeFiMdmVSGdrSNekGO3Si_UzD5g51hNm-8SgmOhBd1SPi-gvgrvLAg5a892aYVIYMgyHhRsQf3dXTWcDl83_nK5JK7AEtTlOdUULEaua9idUogVJnQLvKLIy_VzX8j2_2pTeVVqoqE/s320/Stern+room.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5306232040337227394" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9MDen-Y_uH8Ix2qYTHFFF6JNOpxwHjO_Jm4DAMRzLWkC4ViaXHiUnZumATerEu4G-Q9803pcLvZyP-rAmQPzHuzI4aSccb_YzO9lzX2J6zKhQK2HS0Xh2_9ZexL2HEylnAS99PwIoAEE/s1600-h/Stern+ceremony.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 215px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9MDen-Y_uH8Ix2qYTHFFF6JNOpxwHjO_Jm4DAMRzLWkC4ViaXHiUnZumATerEu4G-Q9803pcLvZyP-rAmQPzHuzI4aSccb_YzO9lzX2J6zKhQK2HS0Xh2_9ZexL2HEylnAS99PwIoAEE/s320/Stern+ceremony.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5306215464149334946" /></a><br />A big Felicidades to Jenny and Steven who were married in the gardens at the Los Suenos Marriott in Playa Herradura on December 6! Lots of gorgeous details to this wedding, which had a mix of Jewish and Catholic traditions in the outdoor ceremony.<br /><br />The ballroom was mesmerizing with tons of orchids, stunning lighting and lots of carefully thought-out touches throughout. Jenny is an event planner and her attention to detail ensured the day was perfectly gorgeous!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVl3ZbvKjLhmOZl1h8MIkXiXmSTTbafdztT5JGSG7SwRDlJXBS6n_8ipAKtnREyob1cnY6M3gL93nBRzCbVdck3kvJ8Wtqikd1uUS-wYDJCF-DslN3rHpTLoMwjSoGkKXgTrPdasU8ucY/s1600-h/Stern+cocktail+arrangement.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 213px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVl3ZbvKjLhmOZl1h8MIkXiXmSTTbafdztT5JGSG7SwRDlJXBS6n_8ipAKtnREyob1cnY6M3gL93nBRzCbVdck3kvJ8Wtqikd1uUS-wYDJCF-DslN3rHpTLoMwjSoGkKXgTrPdasU8ucY/s320/Stern+cocktail+arrangement.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5306231183427443746" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhou_8dbDMQaWeuP4NBAedPFqkkqutN4a4FqoboslCrdH83BwBrSdEQZ-K3C_TyGqF8AEhRkeVWUliR35lSC7FGt2f8vosNpZ2TUhtclBV6AkGa7XMTIG7CYqRZcIK5-JIensD8mpW2UBo/s1600-h/Stern+cake.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 213px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhou_8dbDMQaWeuP4NBAedPFqkkqutN4a4FqoboslCrdH83BwBrSdEQZ-K3C_TyGqF8AEhRkeVWUliR35lSC7FGt2f8vosNpZ2TUhtclBV6AkGa7XMTIG7CYqRZcIK5-JIensD8mpW2UBo/s320/Stern+cake.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5306231177203265778" /></a><br /><br />Photos courtesy of <a href="http://www.morganlynnphotography.com/"><span style="font-style:italic;">Morgan Lynn Photography</span></a>Weddings Costa Ricahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17616357186895670969noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4715683292954858200.post-59894236143553020712009-02-16T12:54:00.000-08:002009-02-16T13:05:10.820-08:00Costa Rica Name a BioGem!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEina5bweoGZV4Awej7GMv1l7h92WlvZOLRQDG7xGFBz0G7Iik3lAuY6Evg8zVbXyTjFgdbIDDei1CFnuXJqqnvWp-gofeiYYqvY1lCttpeLuJo5gS0sNlfuRPIoPnJh9cnhwzuzIHwULiw/s1600-h/toucan.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 385px; height: 256px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEina5bweoGZV4Awej7GMv1l7h92WlvZOLRQDG7xGFBz0G7Iik3lAuY6Evg8zVbXyTjFgdbIDDei1CFnuXJqqnvWp-gofeiYYqvY1lCttpeLuJo5gS0sNlfuRPIoPnJh9cnhwzuzIHwULiw/s400/toucan.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5303503926861234194" /></a><br /><br /><br />Woo hoo! Costa Rica was named a BioGem of the World last week by the Natural Resources Defense Council (<a href="http://www.savebiogems.org/">NRDC)</a>, in recognition of the country's efforts to protect the vast flora and fauna found in its tiny territory. This is outstanding as it is the first time an entire country has been given this designation (prior recipients have been national parks or reserves). BioGems is a worldwide initiative that has garnered support from over 400,000 activists. Each BioGem is an area that has an exceptional amount of biodiversity and endangered species within it.<br /><br />How exciting for the land of Pura Vida!Weddings Costa Ricahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17616357186895670969noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4715683292954858200.post-56908127526050054072009-02-12T09:30:00.000-08:002009-02-12T09:41:04.896-08:00Real Wedding - Carrie & John<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMRXu2U0M00VEebfD951O52OSaWWb7Ak9XtsPrhs529Q22Qw74nrGbeBaeklc4KNrSmULik_6uJ5_rHEzqr-5xGcG-r1CBiCZmgAygHvdaF0aLhWUqBVOywJPNyg6t3Fn5s4aqa4n5xt4/s1600-h/charger+with+rose+petals.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMRXu2U0M00VEebfD951O52OSaWWb7Ak9XtsPrhs529Q22Qw74nrGbeBaeklc4KNrSmULik_6uJ5_rHEzqr-5xGcG-r1CBiCZmgAygHvdaF0aLhWUqBVOywJPNyg6t3Fn5s4aqa4n5xt4/s320/charger+with+rose+petals.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5301967117496568658" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYzRk5iq-Fbr3qOOfoZd-sYofs0_axnYz0_94ErhWqsjJOAqHP4goqXw97GFHbJGwHho3Hj3HfXnjuWI4FevwkxeiLmzzZ_kGauOsBcz7QVreeQjFC4G6UYmOQPN-OCKaRdyNoI8MbCIE/s1600-h/Carrie+table.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 204px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYzRk5iq-Fbr3qOOfoZd-sYofs0_axnYz0_94ErhWqsjJOAqHP4goqXw97GFHbJGwHho3Hj3HfXnjuWI4FevwkxeiLmzzZ_kGauOsBcz7QVreeQjFC4G6UYmOQPN-OCKaRdyNoI8MbCIE/s320/Carrie+table.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5301967116986443314" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtMy1QTyBENvsulK23WuccxKzwvVfjINWPWWImzryr8WxmtYkkrIKIIPgTAxPi5WdVw-K9f_rWodBL0IiEBiH7fYiq5V_8k8Jc9amSqsXL646tbLtv7o6AdkmCRzpX0ozlwWc7trqSkWs/s1600-h/cake+with+orchid+chains.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 234px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtMy1QTyBENvsulK23WuccxKzwvVfjINWPWWImzryr8WxmtYkkrIKIIPgTAxPi5WdVw-K9f_rWodBL0IiEBiH7fYiq5V_8k8Jc9amSqsXL646tbLtv7o6AdkmCRzpX0ozlwWc7trqSkWs/s320/cake+with+orchid+chains.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5301967116415820450" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgb6b93QbNDk4KOv82cTwD2t1egmmHUaTERvGpE6mCW-0_50uNea4mCmHgakO4rBHKxEbB7q14UkDIeRxYlOCMeHE2Jj66PorKaNsziGR-e17eeCXtbNe5-cS9YtTS_nZGs-me2ImB1eEc/s1600-h/Carrie+and+john+sunset.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 213px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgb6b93QbNDk4KOv82cTwD2t1egmmHUaTERvGpE6mCW-0_50uNea4mCmHgakO4rBHKxEbB7q14UkDIeRxYlOCMeHE2Jj66PorKaNsziGR-e17eeCXtbNe5-cS9YtTS_nZGs-me2ImB1eEc/s320/Carrie+and+john+sunset.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5301967118689138050" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBW88CXS091OFp6rzHXQkmUnusvKI1BOddKn2YNt4L_nXV4ZrNEyyozpHBAcDe8WWZWejSdzAsPf0nO9r0_lPA7l7JxMzZZHDOOgwETTykkY7iO4tG8T9MH9xct3Yl0mvSJqj-XUM8tDQ/s1600-h/Carrie+portrait.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 213px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBW88CXS091OFp6rzHXQkmUnusvKI1BOddKn2YNt4L_nXV4ZrNEyyozpHBAcDe8WWZWejSdzAsPf0nO9r0_lPA7l7JxMzZZHDOOgwETTykkY7iO4tG8T9MH9xct3Yl0mvSJqj-XUM8tDQ/s320/Carrie+portrait.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5301965449849441314" /></a><br />Felicidades to Carrie and John, who married on Sunday, February 8 at the Tamarindo Diria. It was a fun, intimate wedding and the bride - stunning!! Nothing like a couture dress on a beautiful bride.<br /><br />The day was perfect, with a gorgeous blue sky and just enough puffy white clouds to create a breathtaking sunset. Carrie spent a lot of time perfecting the details with me and the result was fabulous. <br /><br />Big thanks to the wonderful Sean Davis at<a href="http://www.weddings.co.cr"> Lifetime Digita</a>l for his great shots.<br /><br />Take a look...Weddings Costa Ricahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17616357186895670969noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4715683292954858200.post-75739276505639600172009-02-04T11:36:00.000-08:002009-02-04T11:53:41.341-08:00Real Wedding Blogged - Lindsay & AJ<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDAVwywLOtMHltP-yx2WrWrmqLjZL2hI6l8farvmKLfhCGG26Qx9TMmZAUaDDPiTRTUKSMRmhU1s_n0NgGw1PhE2nqhppktGCLkpBL5h753gTcvMBgu4grSD5gw1MI8rR7Nx9KcMgms-Q/s1600-h/Lindsay+%26+AJ+1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 328px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDAVwywLOtMHltP-yx2WrWrmqLjZL2hI6l8farvmKLfhCGG26Qx9TMmZAUaDDPiTRTUKSMRmhU1s_n0NgGw1PhE2nqhppktGCLkpBL5h753gTcvMBgu4grSD5gw1MI8rR7Nx9KcMgms-Q/s400/Lindsay+%26+AJ+1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5299031216627856530" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgP4cLID2DOLaOGlkn1NDOdAyqJDPtjliaVU8qMuNwUujSbVdiwOl-cPwAgAza9y0_wC8MWNFX7kFcH2bLbZ6yxRznm4z1vta4FQZGEkM-miMLLw1trAQC0k5ujjQ-H958NiaxIMmjFqdI/s1600-h/Lindsay+%26+AJ+3.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 329px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgP4cLID2DOLaOGlkn1NDOdAyqJDPtjliaVU8qMuNwUujSbVdiwOl-cPwAgAza9y0_wC8MWNFX7kFcH2bLbZ6yxRznm4z1vta4FQZGEkM-miMLLw1trAQC0k5ujjQ-H958NiaxIMmjFqdI/s400/Lindsay+%26+AJ+3.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5299032558937519442" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaxukhKAD-QuEfOP19hyEJmBh8l5v8pRaXPXfqxQ0ALsV78wwljLwE57T6t6fBs0CbX-Mo6sBVG64TP_jtGW8PDzVkBpdJCte17ITpKFu14NzFBOoI6xRcLAZFcghrQzBH_O9Bn-u1lBo/s1600-h/Lindsay+%26+AJ+2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 323px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaxukhKAD-QuEfOP19hyEJmBh8l5v8pRaXPXfqxQ0ALsV78wwljLwE57T6t6fBs0CbX-Mo6sBVG64TP_jtGW8PDzVkBpdJCte17ITpKFu14NzFBOoI6xRcLAZFcghrQzBH_O9Bn-u1lBo/s400/Lindsay+%26+AJ+2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5299031525884804386" /></a><br /><br /><br />Thrilled to see Linday & AJs stylish wedding at Zephyr Palace, Villa Caletas, blogged today at <a href="http://weddingsunveiledblog.blogspot.com/2009/02/real-wedding-lindsey-and-aj.html">Weddings Unveiled</a>. <div><br /></div><div>It was a truly wonderful event and Lindsay was such a joy to work with as she had a strong idea of what she wanted but allowed me room for creative freedom. The result? I'll just let the pictures speak for themselves ;)</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;">Photos courtesy </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><a href="http://www.penningtonphotography.com/">Pennington Photography</a></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" font-style: italic;font-size:10px;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" font-style: italic;font-size:10px;"><br /></span></div>Weddings Costa Ricahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17616357186895670969noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4715683292954858200.post-67527689738277845232009-01-29T08:16:00.000-08:002009-01-29T09:19:50.058-08:00Steph & Matt - details<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQM2Tzmsoqj9-4f_0qfa7S8lfzUJ6VmCuQYJyH1-X36Q-vS9GDdg0nZ8N2j5h885guIzrv63XiAS46EauQ3ppdR9aLsw2UKuO4vslq7Mom6BCC2IEwk6tNI6g-r8rmO6Zg0NS4BB08yRU/s1600-h/program.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQM2Tzmsoqj9-4f_0qfa7S8lfzUJ6VmCuQYJyH1-X36Q-vS9GDdg0nZ8N2j5h885guIzrv63XiAS46EauQ3ppdR9aLsw2UKuO4vslq7Mom6BCC2IEwk6tNI6g-r8rmO6Zg0NS4BB08yRU/s320/program.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5296752275783346370" /></a><br />Here is another great detail shot from Steph and Matt's wedding at the Los Suenos Beach Club and Zephyr Palace in the Jaco area.<div><br /></div><div>The couple used a logo on their programs, matchbooks, all signage - love it! These little details really pull everything together. Best of all, you can have a personalized logo for under $50! Check out the hundreds of options at <a href="http://www.marrymonograms.com">Marry Monograms</a>.</div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">Photo courtesy of </span></span><a href="http://www.danpowerphotography.com"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">Dan Power Photography</span></span></a></div>Weddings Costa Ricahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17616357186895670969noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4715683292954858200.post-48894232983650602872009-01-21T08:59:00.000-08:002009-01-21T09:39:27.266-08:00Congratulations Steph & Matt!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnZgCjMVYAI2bPGycwFF4wUNyzt32u2-RjSGWV0oZ_V3J7Z_ZbYS1fi3qOAVA9zuKTMaxSi2MIeCXN2Y3piAYLimLO6MQsmC2hkvUGij5dQujw1bUsE_jyUmnBDJ1PWOMcDuMoE94RINI/s1600-h/Steph+on+horse.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnZgCjMVYAI2bPGycwFF4wUNyzt32u2-RjSGWV0oZ_V3J7Z_ZbYS1fi3qOAVA9zuKTMaxSi2MIeCXN2Y3piAYLimLO6MQsmC2hkvUGij5dQujw1bUsE_jyUmnBDJ1PWOMcDuMoE94RINI/s320/Steph+on+horse.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5293802232609702866" /></a><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>A big <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">felicidades</span> to Steph and Matt who were married on January 10 at the Los Suenos Beach Club in Jaco. It was a truly unique wedding, complete with Matt riding in on a white horse and a Peruvian shaman ceremony. The 80 guests then danced the night away at the stunning Zephyr Palace. Greek dancing, cigar rollers, great food - what a night!<div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzaMetpscbliuKyyVbO5C9J1lRB_HxhT7MvJpMGTxpg36UrFiCCd_NnTLenBT84kQ-c6WiBaXiJ0HMSK9EgBX8apq_VJv26SAfsQE-xGslgWwIU-r1aNMFq1mF47CwW2qGvRyvoSH-J3Y/s1600-h/cigar+roller.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 133px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzaMetpscbliuKyyVbO5C9J1lRB_HxhT7MvJpMGTxpg36UrFiCCd_NnTLenBT84kQ-c6WiBaXiJ0HMSK9EgBX8apq_VJv26SAfsQE-xGslgWwIU-r1aNMFq1mF47CwW2qGvRyvoSH-J3Y/s200/cigar+roller.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5293802402392713330" /></a><br /></div><div>Stay tuned for more photos of this wonderful wedding!</div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Photos courtesy of </span></span><a href="http://www.danpowerphotography.com"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Dan Power Photography</span></span></a></div>Weddings Costa Ricahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17616357186895670969noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4715683292954858200.post-83310878064635913772009-01-13T08:39:00.001-08:002009-01-13T08:48:47.319-08:00Earth Quake Relief in Costa Rica<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSUEUbNzHsoXJYmchyj4GfjC2Txt-IywL2KaSelKSktv84YID00DnRqtpP8TRdia4nkBbbBO1GC-7KyjFPbbm8I1Qm-Q8bokJu0kTmQoGlMSQtmFPaRGbelinMDsUsQK5KhxHAdRC9aSw/s1600-h/CR+earthquake+3.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 173px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSUEUbNzHsoXJYmchyj4GfjC2Txt-IywL2KaSelKSktv84YID00DnRqtpP8TRdia4nkBbbBO1GC-7KyjFPbbm8I1Qm-Q8bokJu0kTmQoGlMSQtmFPaRGbelinMDsUsQK5KhxHAdRC9aSw/s320/CR+earthquake+3.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5290820339333414066" /></a><br />As you may have heard, Costa Rica suffered a very devastating earthquake last Thursday at 1:21 PM around the Poas volcano, just outside of San Jose. Registering 6.2, it's left 18 dead, dozens missing and thousands homeless. Four villages, including the beautiful La Paz Waterfall Gardens and Peace Lodge Hotel, have been literally wiped off the face of the Earth. Sadly, this agricultural area is home to some of the most humble and poorest families in the land. They have lost everything and most do not have the benefit of insurance to help them rebuild their lives. <div><br /><div><br /></div><div>Weddings Costa Rica, in addition to donating clothing, food and money through our employees and company, is also collecting donations of money which will be deposited to the Red Cross to help with the relief efforts. If you'd like to help, in whatever way you can big or small, please click on the PayPal button below, which will direct you to the account we've set up. Please be sure to include your address so we can send you a thank you card.</div><div><br /></div><div>Many thanks for your support.</div></div><br /><form action="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr" method="post"><br /><p><input name="cmd" type="hidden" value="_s-xclick"><br /><input name="hosted_button_id" type="hidden" value="2472503"><br /><input alt="" border="0" name="submit" src="https://www.paypal.com/en_US/i/btn/btn_donateCC_LG.gif" type="image"><br /><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="https://www.paypal.com/en_US/i/scr/pixel.gif" width="1" /><br /></p></form>Weddings Costa Ricahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17616357186895670969noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4715683292954858200.post-20602695583473239092009-01-08T09:01:00.000-08:002009-01-08T09:27:50.972-08:00Meet The Bride - Daniela<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiny0iFxgMBt5hCkdD4M3ftBw-kozXy9deNzS9_JHvE5LD-eukLTmzif46rYwRDCWQfwN8RdlwFpRG2Levei09OA2ZBcX-YamKHreyGPQhpqTKMlcvIQA3KXVnVRTeqsXZ2MP2kyYhAhCk/s1600-h/daniela.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiny0iFxgMBt5hCkdD4M3ftBw-kozXy9deNzS9_JHvE5LD-eukLTmzif46rYwRDCWQfwN8RdlwFpRG2Levei09OA2ZBcX-YamKHreyGPQhpqTKMlcvIQA3KXVnVRTeqsXZ2MP2kyYhAhCk/s320/daniela.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5288975812000941266" /></a><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><div><br /></div>Daniela Ladeira</span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">Wedding date</span> - January 17, 2009</div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">Place</span> - private residence, Tambor, Costa Rica</div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">Home</span> - Washington, DC (originally Brazil)</div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">What do you do</span>? - Student</div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">Why did you choose Costa Rica for your wedding?</span> - As my family is from Brazil and my fiance's family is from the USA, we were looking for a place in between. We decided to have our wedding in Tambor because it's a unique, very charming little village and it gives you the feeling of exclusivity. The beaches are almost private.</div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">Favorite clothing item</span> - At the moment, my UGG boots</div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">My perfect day is</span> - A day at the beach drinking a nice, cold beer!</div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">Thing you're most looking forward to at the wedding</span> - We all enjoy our day</div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">Thing you are most looking forward to at the honeymoon</span> - To see as many animals as possible as we're going to South Africa</div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">Tip for fellow destination brides</span> - Choose someone local who can help you plan and be prepared for a number of guests to not come. If you're looking for a special, private and small wedding, this is the best option!</div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">Favorite blog reads</span></div><div><a href="http://www.projectweddings.com/">project weddings</a></div><div><a href="http://www.instyleweddings.com/">instyle weddings</a></div><div><a href="http://www.stylemepretty.com/">style me pretty</a></div></div>Weddings Costa Ricahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17616357186895670969noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4715683292954858200.post-754206782535177592008-12-29T09:16:00.000-08:002008-12-29T09:41:53.054-08:00Hair Dos and Don'ts<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCBahqnoAx-5VKi1lac2F3p5-XmAfkab2PIL9JriX3toZ4-twQHnYvsm2g17DEyPpTzeEDIj9DRicslFATsfsDXOXT01Uy0bDbB6qVQbOGtwU8DAEWOSktmj5wTipRGi0RvhawJrqpeLk/s1600-h/up+do.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 246px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCBahqnoAx-5VKi1lac2F3p5-XmAfkab2PIL9JriX3toZ4-twQHnYvsm2g17DEyPpTzeEDIj9DRicslFATsfsDXOXT01Uy0bDbB6qVQbOGtwU8DAEWOSktmj5wTipRGi0RvhawJrqpeLk/s320/up+do.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5285266249915701794" /></a>Having a wedding in the tropics requires a bit of forethought on how you're going to wear your hair for the big day. Keep in mind that you are going to be dealing with hot and humid conditions, which will cause your hair to do some things it may not normally do in your home climate. <div><br /></div><div>If you have fairly straight hair, don't try to force it into curls. Due to the humidity here, straight hair tends to fall pretty quickly. </div><div><br /></div><div>If you have wavy or curly hair, pack a good conditioner and frizz tamer as you're going to need it! As a curly-head myself, I can attest to the frizz power of the beach. Be warned...</div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKcuDoNDp5XzNAN8s7n-jaYfX-9cwGXYp-0AUH5r5uIOSoFmpI-0HlBzrOO2mZ9cv-ZVc9lxYrals_3xcGHOTJl6hL9-_HkPTZHoqE8XdEeAnlZwMj20dnJFOANpkg1YLAcSDMJ73GNrw/s1600-h/Half+up,+half+down.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 147px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKcuDoNDp5XzNAN8s7n-jaYfX-9cwGXYp-0AUH5r5uIOSoFmpI-0HlBzrOO2mZ9cv-ZVc9lxYrals_3xcGHOTJl6hL9-_HkPTZHoqE8XdEeAnlZwMj20dnJFOANpkg1YLAcSDMJ73GNrw/s200/Half+up,+half+down.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5285267181705446882" /></a><br /></div><div>I find the best options are either a soft updo or a 'half up/half down' option. Either of these works beautifully for a beach wedding, keeping you cool and not worrying about how your hair is reacting to the climate.</div><div><br /></div><div>Another recommendation is to have a trial run a day or two beforehand with the hairdresser you'll be using for the wedding day. Ask your wedding planner to set up an appointment and this way, you can take your time to work out exactly how you want your hair and you'll have no worries when it comes to the big day. </div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEiZ9pY86kzjRQvypZ6YfPNQv4_Wuc9qke26GW9UcnrlMWMoijBBmHGYlL2U1uxy0XnHQ0s_g0i2YP4NTPfXSzClzizOlPeBbfPzObpFSHZeTp8T5mk3E6XsOwLp9diLyHgb8-rlUu9qE/s1600-h/Bride+hair+.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 134px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEiZ9pY86kzjRQvypZ6YfPNQv4_Wuc9qke26GW9UcnrlMWMoijBBmHGYlL2U1uxy0XnHQ0s_g0i2YP4NTPfXSzClzizOlPeBbfPzObpFSHZeTp8T5mk3E6XsOwLp9diLyHgb8-rlUu9qE/s200/Bride+hair+.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5285268286768229010" /></a><br /></div><div>And as a photo says a thousand words, it's helpful if you bring along a picture or two of what you have in mind as most of the hairdressers here speak little English.</div><div><br /><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Photos courtesy of </span></span><a href="http://www.danpowerphotography.com"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Dan Power Photography</span></span></a></div></div>Weddings Costa Ricahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17616357186895670969noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4715683292954858200.post-79678687154377994902008-12-19T10:44:00.000-08:002008-12-19T09:26:36.987-08:00Costa Rica - Affordable and Warm!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfu-FanWV27EWf1IZzFOD4TG7cG4M_IQA6gFNcGf2dJdAVFsDZCK6uDCigtnhYz1AIOs5i3adwff8CTH_p7QJsWoE4QDBeMFPwfNGN3PnSTYy0ZaoPjbqVWX0BVG6v4ocHCTdwEAT051E/s1600-h/Bobbi+wedding.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 249px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfu-FanWV27EWf1IZzFOD4TG7cG4M_IQA6gFNcGf2dJdAVFsDZCK6uDCigtnhYz1AIOs5i3adwff8CTH_p7QJsWoE4QDBeMFPwfNGN3PnSTYy0ZaoPjbqVWX0BVG6v4ocHCTdwEAT051E/s320/Bobbi+wedding.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5281541148304737138" /></a><br /><div>Came across this article in <a href="http://www.forbes.com/travel/2008/11/20/winter-travel-discounts-forbeslife-cx_jd_1120travel.html">Forbes</a>, about affordable places to escape the cold. And Central America (including Costa Rica) is right up there. Here's an excerpt:<br /></div><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">Central America and the Caribbean deliver a major cost-saving advantage, according to Tim Leffel, author of The World's Cheapest Destinations: 21 Countries Where Your Money Is Worth a Fortune.<br /><br />"If you're coming from the U.S., you don't have to pay very much to get there, and there's less jet lag, so you can really hit the ground running," he says. </span><br /><br /><div>Here are five more reasons why Costa Rica is at the top of the list for a destination wedding in Central America:</div><div><br />1. Goods and services for weddings are a fraction of the cost in North America. For example, a three-course plated wedding dinner at a 4-star boutique hotel runs only $42, including the tax and tip! Compare that to hotels in the USA and Canada charging $150 a plate! </div><div><br /></div><div>2. The only country in the Western Hemisphere without an army, it is safe and stable. </div><div><br /></div><div>3. Healthcare is universal, there are world-class hospitals (which are amazingly affordable) and the water is potable, so no worries of Montezuma's Revenge.<div><br /></div><div>4. Ticos (as Costa Ricans are called) are a happy lot who genuinely love visitors. They are proud of their country and eager to share it with the rest of the world. A warm, authentic welcome is guaranteed.</div><div><br /></div><div>5. Thanks to a law prohibiting any structure from being built within 50 metres of the high-tide mark, the beaches are not a concrete jungle as found in Mazatlan or Hawaii. Standing on the beach in Manuel Antonio, for example, all you see are palm trees and sand. Beautiful and the perfect setting for a beach ceremony.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5wy28hxSAE6fPlmGihB2g7uggrwoyWqHmjioxM5s6dmgpt1yMCGR-fMikLgUD06WVOvVcjlcWfks69ikOmlud9T6tSe7RhUAgZLHbxmHo5VHamGpv13wn9_AunLFKXt70KNcIZfCAUUM/s1600-h/Sheila+wedding.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5wy28hxSAE6fPlmGihB2g7uggrwoyWqHmjioxM5s6dmgpt1yMCGR-fMikLgUD06WVOvVcjlcWfks69ikOmlud9T6tSe7RhUAgZLHbxmHo5VHamGpv13wn9_AunLFKXt70KNcIZfCAUUM/s400/Sheila+wedding.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5281553433593047522" /></a><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">Photos courtesy of </span></span><a href="http://www.weddings.co.cr/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">Lifetime Digita</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">l</span></span></div><div><br /></div></div>Weddings Costa Ricahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17616357186895670969noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4715683292954858200.post-25323596740862874512008-12-16T13:37:00.000-08:002008-12-16T15:01:49.113-08:00Real Wedding - Lyn & Erwin!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPKnHyeP2lpeSUZ-6G1pA-Rb77I6u83G8ATAROHpO0a7oIpDpWz5LQonNNDu4p8g2mBNStebE69KWZ-lqSkKZgm7agc4ynZ9os6CklTFqIMz8YuuUyyXqPTrAIaejiq9IBEBI2V4Jm4Jg/s1600-h/beach+shot.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 242px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPKnHyeP2lpeSUZ-6G1pA-Rb77I6u83G8ATAROHpO0a7oIpDpWz5LQonNNDu4p8g2mBNStebE69KWZ-lqSkKZgm7agc4ynZ9os6CklTFqIMz8YuuUyyXqPTrAIaejiq9IBEBI2V4Jm4Jg/s320/beach+shot.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5280510537852862994" /></a>A big 'felicidades' to Lyn and Erwin on their marriage December 6 in beautiful Tamarindo!<br /><br />It was a perfect day, with blue skies and a gorgeous sunset. Over 40 folks made the trek down from New York to celebrate with the happy couple. The ceremony featured a full Catholic mass on Langosta Beach and then dinner and dancing by the pool at <a href="http://www.latitudesadventure.com/hotels/calaluna.php">Villas Cala Luna</a>.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiw6nLMllRft72hSh2Eubg6OW3tdWA7m_llqjkd9CIYta0DVIaTS056Awo3SE8yJW1j7IbMZsUuf0gI7ebAvJmh3O7_dsPbwcymmn8FFP3KgzXz4T0F17lC6v-zDEk7S3tAry1A7AXPd0w/s1600-h/erwin+%26+lyn+ceremony.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 136px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiw6nLMllRft72hSh2Eubg6OW3tdWA7m_llqjkd9CIYta0DVIaTS056Awo3SE8yJW1j7IbMZsUuf0gI7ebAvJmh3O7_dsPbwcymmn8FFP3KgzXz4T0F17lC6v-zDEk7S3tAry1A7AXPd0w/s200/erwin+%26+lyn+ceremony.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5280513127017233810" /></a><br /><br />What a great love story - their moms were best friends since the 1970s so the kids literally grew up together. Lyn was Erwin's first official crush as a kid but it wasn't until a couple of years ago that they realized they were really perfect for each other. During their slide show, there were tons of photos of them together over the years on family outings. How amazing will it be for their kids to see those old family photos!<br /><br />And who doesn't love a cute ring bearer? What a sweetie! <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrbIOPylaqWCHiTEJlDgi5HwTVAYlcUfmEWs6rrllgzxB3R706DLKJukCiXCBxC9IbbeRzymSv17jwiTETGaegmNlTwnnKhxXhFEAYCKZwI1jraCN8lIwiDg_O9vkVhAxh0Qsfjp856O0/s1600-h/Ring+bearer.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 131px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrbIOPylaqWCHiTEJlDgi5HwTVAYlcUfmEWs6rrllgzxB3R706DLKJukCiXCBxC9IbbeRzymSv17jwiTETGaegmNlTwnnKhxXhFEAYCKZwI1jraCN8lIwiDg_O9vkVhAxh0Qsfjp856O0/s200/Ring+bearer.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5280519310532753138" /></a><br /><br />Purple is Lyn's favorite color so we featured it in the flowers, linens, ink on the menus, in varying shades with silver to add a bit of bling to the overall effect. Orchids were the flower of choice, given their colors as well as hardiness and that Costa Rica is a major exporter of them. <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjRu50ZxA8ASFGcyt1oGNNZmGs1KG7l1RyHMp0E4xo3Qo_bwOwTZjdpkeTR7Rz6cnYLvBMIKhSS9Kq9BJCKcONGTQ2QxUZsa9RF9XUYnFCzx0JCkf-CX8RUW2CAoMyjxu6dSwmIpmtAOA/s1600-h/table+flowers.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 132px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjRu50ZxA8ASFGcyt1oGNNZmGs1KG7l1RyHMp0E4xo3Qo_bwOwTZjdpkeTR7Rz6cnYLvBMIKhSS9Kq9BJCKcONGTQ2QxUZsa9RF9XUYnFCzx0JCkf-CX8RUW2CAoMyjxu6dSwmIpmtAOA/s200/table+flowers.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5280522126242830514" /></a><br /><br />Finishing off the party was the wild drumming and hip-shaking dancing of 'carnival' or '<span style="font-style:italic;">comparse</span>'. Think of it as a touch of Rio in Costa Rica. No one was immune to the infectious rhythm (even the priest was shakin' things up with the befeathered dancers). Good times :) <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhb0KtldmsyKlKkJxZ4ZBLNSMjacp0eaWdAGVpajrGQgGcHntlInSqGzuY2zXNob3NvcppLeDa8UuJdreEw6xa9ONLCy4RFqp6Do2YAvAEUCI7lISQIA_kfe9OVV8VQ-AsLnQXEAyMxTK0/s1600-h/carnival.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 212px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhb0KtldmsyKlKkJxZ4ZBLNSMjacp0eaWdAGVpajrGQgGcHntlInSqGzuY2zXNob3NvcppLeDa8UuJdreEw6xa9ONLCy4RFqp6Do2YAvAEUCI7lISQIA_kfe9OVV8VQ-AsLnQXEAyMxTK0/s320/carnival.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5280525478119654802" /></a><br /><br />Many years of happiness to you both, Lyn and Erwin, and thank you so much for allowing us the honor to be a part of your wonderful day!<br /><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">Photos courtesy of <a href="http://richardmay.cr/">Richard May Photography</a></span>Weddings Costa Ricahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17616357186895670969noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4715683292954858200.post-43388937894118398622008-12-12T12:15:00.001-08:002008-12-12T12:28:02.989-08:00New Flights to Costa Rica on JetBlue!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyoL0pVyu4vRT5d_BCtGDXpIEtA9-IkwmeGmfU_8ri_m9CBlQUFIqd9XKOadGVDMEXUTN8cKzC_Qf5_zcgoVh5JTzsAqiunNDUTdDACPZLDU3J-uhw0resEIzvHhwQqeX52eqDLsqDfBU/s1600-h/JetBlue+logo.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 194px; height: 68px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyoL0pVyu4vRT5d_BCtGDXpIEtA9-IkwmeGmfU_8ri_m9CBlQUFIqd9XKOadGVDMEXUTN8cKzC_Qf5_zcgoVh5JTzsAqiunNDUTdDACPZLDU3J-uhw0resEIzvHhwQqeX52eqDLsqDfBU/s320/JetBlue+logo.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5279002769885240706" /></a><br /><br />Discount airline, <a href="http://www.jetblue.com">JetBlue Airways</a>, announced that it is now offering daily flights from Orlando, Florida to San Jose, Costa Rica beginning March 26. Buy your tickets before December 23 and you could pay only $99 per way - regular fares begin at $139 per way. Flights depart Orlando at 10:40 AM, arriving in San Jose at 11:53 AM.Weddings Costa Ricahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17616357186895670969noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4715683292954858200.post-21187550598997385732008-12-08T11:56:00.000-08:002008-12-08T14:57:41.261-08:00Starfish Thank You Gifts<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdYZlWWjd4WcDLAX443GUDHZf_D2j0NCHILWeQlBipwzogYczZkbERK2PmO9YPYilF8nThPPFcYmwU7jJblmH0jJ-gHczbtXnsw2vQv_m73pDvPqh_lYCmLXEcNxrwd5TuN1MkFT9fbXg/s1600-h/starfish+wine+stopper.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 270px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdYZlWWjd4WcDLAX443GUDHZf_D2j0NCHILWeQlBipwzogYczZkbERK2PmO9YPYilF8nThPPFcYmwU7jJblmH0jJ-gHczbtXnsw2vQv_m73pDvPqh_lYCmLXEcNxrwd5TuN1MkFT9fbXg/s320/starfish+wine+stopper.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5277556958490137266" /></a><br />Here is a cute idea to tie in a starfish theme to your thank you gifts.<br /><br />At <a href="http://weddingscostarica.blogspot.com/2008/12/adjoa-jorge-wedding-in-birds-of.html">Adjoa's</a> wedding, she gave a beautiful starfish bottle topper from <a href="http://www.weddingstar.com/us/8402+Starfish+Wine+Stopper">Weddingstar</a>. This story was printed and included with each one...<br /><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">Once a man was walking along a beach. The sun was shining and it was a beautiful day. Off in the distance he could see a person going back and forth between the surf's edge and and the beach. Back and forth this person went. As the man approached he could see that there were hundreds of starfish stranded on the sand as the result of the natural action of the tide. The man was stuck by the the apparent futility of the task. There were far too many starfish. Many of them were sure to perish. As he approached the person continued the task of picking up starfish one by one and throwing them into the surf. <br /><br />As he came up to the person he said, "You must be crazy. There are thousands of miles of beach covered with starfish. You can't possibly make a difference." The person looked at the man. He then stooped down and pick up one more starfish and threw it back into the ocean. He turned back to the man and said, "It sure made a difference to that one!" </span>Weddings Costa Ricahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17616357186895670969noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4715683292954858200.post-30761874421550483462008-12-05T09:45:00.000-08:002008-12-05T09:53:41.096-08:00Birds of Paradise Seating Cards<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEoOP9Z3Sk32QtkZBQ67W0jb59TAqYdxG-SJT97RE78CI2Vw91tprDlSdhScKlGiGqNiKeks846GZpvpUPjMDEatUdaH9NxVetjWtZS-Z5hw7Yh4_o5Gca3pQQvhs8kwm-Rlon4GPLqVk/s1600-h/Seating+card+arrangements.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEoOP9Z3Sk32QtkZBQ67W0jb59TAqYdxG-SJT97RE78CI2Vw91tprDlSdhScKlGiGqNiKeks846GZpvpUPjMDEatUdaH9NxVetjWtZS-Z5hw7Yh4_o5Gca3pQQvhs8kwm-Rlon4GPLqVk/s400/Seating+card+arrangements.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5276364290241255986" /></a><br /><br /><br />More from the wedding of Adjoa and Jorge, where Birds of Paradise took decor centre stage. For the seating cards, we placed each card in the 'beak' of the flower. The flowers were then placed in vases, guests found their names and then took the flower to the table with them. Definitely a big hit, as people had fun looking for their names amongst the flowers. <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDfPXUtNi893vP6cOpWKQaT0qcEl6vuLyjiKoeXC5zXjotCz9t8_PRo0kmIQOpwLoM921bqERfXJQ4jnkcvNWCD_Bd2_LqUzHJWfJxWxh050nITg5CR7PUwiL4USxTUNHLBkJpyWRGsms/s1600-h/Birde+of+Paradise+seating+card.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 133px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDfPXUtNi893vP6cOpWKQaT0qcEl6vuLyjiKoeXC5zXjotCz9t8_PRo0kmIQOpwLoM921bqERfXJQ4jnkcvNWCD_Bd2_LqUzHJWfJxWxh050nITg5CR7PUwiL4USxTUNHLBkJpyWRGsms/s200/Birde+of+Paradise+seating+card.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5276364936361364162" /></a><br /><br />Beautiful, different and functional. Who said seating cards had to be boring?<br /><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">Photos courtesy of <a href="http://www.weddings.co.cr">Lifetime Digital</a></span>Weddings Costa Ricahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17616357186895670969noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4715683292954858200.post-38486718667233500682008-12-02T12:31:00.000-08:002008-12-04T09:23:30.918-08:00Adjoa & Jorge - A Wedding in (Birds of) Paradise<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1NlSiTgF9AkqcvN08pKTo0YfvttytdjZTKvfWeZ4o0P9QKREldk9M71DRH2KH951pkeX_q3RoeEaZkSOdVOqgF_lwyVTj3Zs9QceQp4G-pg6cpyklTRAu55wKqI0Pdu1z0ZmBVNT2xww/s1600-h/Adjoa+sunset.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1NlSiTgF9AkqcvN08pKTo0YfvttytdjZTKvfWeZ4o0P9QKREldk9M71DRH2KH951pkeX_q3RoeEaZkSOdVOqgF_lwyVTj3Zs9QceQp4G-pg6cpyklTRAu55wKqI0Pdu1z0ZmBVNT2xww/s320/Adjoa+sunset.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5275638228359616146" /></a><br /><br />Great time was had by all at Adjoa & Jorge's wedding at the Tamarindo Diria last week. Wow, do those folks know how to shake a tailfeather!! Mix folks from Ghana and Portugal together and you get a non-stop rockin' time!<br /><br />Taking inspiration from their wedding invitations, we went with an orange and navy blue color scheme with starfish as the accent.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmf7Ka6pV88RmTlU49i376Ho1seudnhBsatyJBtlMium2_0TmOQ4s52vZ_KTuyqXToNIPoW60PEg9wUl8o_fJp46qBBwUhxaokRKOkU41LTkn7m5tBnW5ZU-e1AwAby2TkP9szLAypA4c/s1600-h/J&Ainvitation.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmf7Ka6pV88RmTlU49i376Ho1seudnhBsatyJBtlMium2_0TmOQ4s52vZ_KTuyqXToNIPoW60PEg9wUl8o_fJp46qBBwUhxaokRKOkU41LTkn7m5tBnW5ZU-e1AwAby2TkP9szLAypA4c/s200/J&Ainvitation.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5275638491712172434" /></a><br /><br />The result for the reception was a plethora of graceful Birds of Paradise (the bride's favorite and also a perfect match for the color scheme). We anchored the tables with an orange runner, then played up the blue with the frames, blue tinted water for the flowers and orange napkins (with a single dendrobium orchid bud). Rattan chargers, mahogany Chiavari chairs and scattered starfish finished the look. Simple yet elegant. <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjz-NjAa5tWb-6a9NknknYQo3N1P7aPg5x8XxV5HN-CO3fMpxqvs62LWpxI3KyhjJgZJrpyyD4DqUk0KfLIUgU2zrFuinQcKQoLOA7R9i2axrlg8WNovxK1SjrCMKFriX92vHj_fNgdKn8/s1600-h/Bird+of+Paradise+table+setting.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjz-NjAa5tWb-6a9NknknYQo3N1P7aPg5x8XxV5HN-CO3fMpxqvs62LWpxI3KyhjJgZJrpyyD4DqUk0KfLIUgU2zrFuinQcKQoLOA7R9i2axrlg8WNovxK1SjrCMKFriX92vHj_fNgdKn8/s320/Bird+of+Paradise+table+setting.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5275293528528230290" /></a><br /><br />As wedding favors, Adjoa and Jorge chose handmade coffee mugs, made in the artisan town of Santa Ana, filled with Costa Rican coffee and a change purse made from traditional Kente cloth (the beautiful fabric worn as part of tradition dress in Ghana).<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghgfnlkeyxpp4l1pmFav3XAsqLuVHLTk_L22FkltyCpcxpaV-0s8MpGITvDLGSWd1pDFoLNWa5eO6enjmSte7VxOu1-i_6JYVQf2wV4aYizRHXQEXx0Al7rtqt7Hk9GBgiLJqqfQjc7jA/s1600-h/clay+coffee+mugs.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghgfnlkeyxpp4l1pmFav3XAsqLuVHLTk_L22FkltyCpcxpaV-0s8MpGITvDLGSWd1pDFoLNWa5eO6enjmSte7VxOu1-i_6JYVQf2wV4aYizRHXQEXx0Al7rtqt7Hk9GBgiLJqqfQjc7jA/s320/clay+coffee+mugs.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5275652573052979826" /></a><br /><br />It was a wonderful wedding and we're so honored to have been a part of it. Felicidades, Adjoa and Jorge! Many years of happiness!<br /><br />Photos courtesy of <a href="http://www.weddings.co.cr">Lifetime Digital</a>Weddings Costa Ricahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17616357186895670969noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4715683292954858200.post-36695555293782899302008-11-25T09:05:00.000-08:002008-11-25T09:33:01.644-08:00Congratulations Theresa & Vincent!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWrjHUsAcUuw9Be4UzAg-cqb2EmP7G9h5qXul3eHzgd9sPeKxUyfrTS_p4fqxYmy4bAyKjO37YlIsPVIzs7dSsWYknXHw_M4updggfU01XpuVR0lz6jLiGpshlnMtdkyDcmPZ5BjbSSJA/s1600-h/Luongo+-+Kiss.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWrjHUsAcUuw9Be4UzAg-cqb2EmP7G9h5qXul3eHzgd9sPeKxUyfrTS_p4fqxYmy4bAyKjO37YlIsPVIzs7dSsWYknXHw_M4updggfU01XpuVR0lz6jLiGpshlnMtdkyDcmPZ5BjbSSJA/s320/Luongo+-+Kiss.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5272644909591139250" /></a><br />A big 'felicidades' to the lovely Theresa and her husband Vincent on their wedding November 15! Despite the bride battling a horrific virus and a sudden shower (good thing we always have a back up tent!), it was a beautiful celebration of love.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgE7cbYMxzP_u3Cqs71Ph_r_3uAe0b4U2MKtdnYZ8Hsz7ZScGqwC3vt3ilw5xRmifuowXyrtiX_VOF-9ywVGCGIyaORltU4VtvUrXBZwC15-kyOPKlHkAtOKj9DZY2NVQC-uzmo9t3C5ug/s1600-h/Teresa+bouquet.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 133px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgE7cbYMxzP_u3Cqs71Ph_r_3uAe0b4U2MKtdnYZ8Hsz7ZScGqwC3vt3ilw5xRmifuowXyrtiX_VOF-9ywVGCGIyaORltU4VtvUrXBZwC15-kyOPKlHkAtOKj9DZY2NVQC-uzmo9t3C5ug/s200/Teresa+bouquet.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5272647890771142914" /></a> Over 40 friends and family flew down to the Paradisus Playa Conchal for the festivities, which saw a lovely ceremony on the beach and then a delicious dinner with dancing at the incredible Mar y Sol Restaurant in Flamingo Beach (one of the best eateries in the country).<br /><br />Theresa had tons of carefully thought-out details. I just LOVE these cymbidium orchids in glass vases which were hung from bamboo poles as aisle markers. Gorgeous! <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJOQHSUT4TaA6s3X5BxIaCrdihi9Tvkkoj6lXe-PPnWEuyA7ea-lKXe5y2nLlJ4cpJ6YzsFzK8k4HU2Hh3CmvGvnVkqMhIzGLtRLwJYpUy_TPkfVmHRDI9QOrojIMF2UHgRdPnUIcL3U0/s1600-h/Orchids+in+vase+with+bamboo+pole.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 213px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJOQHSUT4TaA6s3X5BxIaCrdihi9Tvkkoj6lXe-PPnWEuyA7ea-lKXe5y2nLlJ4cpJ6YzsFzK8k4HU2Hh3CmvGvnVkqMhIzGLtRLwJYpUy_TPkfVmHRDI9QOrojIMF2UHgRdPnUIcL3U0/s320/Orchids+in+vase+with+bamboo+pole.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5272645198826276754" /></a><br /><br />The ceremony space was marked by a lovely bamboo canopy. , <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGt49Wk2H_h8vRsyYJP0CMnQn7-j-S0zSox0LCVmO2Ee5_oQmsPE_kbbPodO0DsW0tHQ1_gxp5xx9s_pjNzxYFrkwR7ZcajHOBJDfXerx7nD5NF_9uv1DH2EsUV5xxNSf9IUdQ4aG6DSw/s1600-h/Teresa-+ceremony.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 213px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGt49Wk2H_h8vRsyYJP0CMnQn7-j-S0zSox0LCVmO2Ee5_oQmsPE_kbbPodO0DsW0tHQ1_gxp5xx9s_pjNzxYFrkwR7ZcajHOBJDfXerx7nD5NF_9uv1DH2EsUV5xxNSf9IUdQ4aG6DSw/s320/Teresa-+ceremony.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5272646172858763554" /></a><br /><br />Wedding colors were pink and blue with a touch of brown as an accent. Lots of orchids everywhere!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWqBlsqWiFZvI0crGB2jYfnGiTwWKGnmEXJf1kE4xtP_Yv1FVI5ZFo_WCwh2C_KlWK5CNLjaBQtEhg5oryfUNB8sIIpI9fQ8LnjDeHqBOSx4PV5fw-wsmpdAONOO7ZXsvvn8aIi0RUnVQ/s1600-h/Orchid+boutonnieres+(b+%26+w).jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 133px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWqBlsqWiFZvI0crGB2jYfnGiTwWKGnmEXJf1kE4xtP_Yv1FVI5ZFo_WCwh2C_KlWK5CNLjaBQtEhg5oryfUNB8sIIpI9fQ8LnjDeHqBOSx4PV5fw-wsmpdAONOO7ZXsvvn8aIi0RUnVQ/s200/Orchid+boutonnieres+(b+%26+w).jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5272646014326732050" /></a><br /><br />And how much fun are these gals having?! Love how the pink 'pops' against the blue of their dresses.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBT18fHigiGwO5mCNSvT3-LDvW-q-7LG6r9q_MLcrPo06MNFc6HiEey6XI8fN4kuqNA7i1ZgzGR0R6n6U6dHIcdDYGpYa_V_iV2cPzPHO3baK1BCGjOHXGaLdEHj8DahrdlDV44Mjuceo/s1600-h/Teresa+-+bridesmaids.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 213px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBT18fHigiGwO5mCNSvT3-LDvW-q-7LG6r9q_MLcrPo06MNFc6HiEey6XI8fN4kuqNA7i1ZgzGR0R6n6U6dHIcdDYGpYa_V_iV2cPzPHO3baK1BCGjOHXGaLdEHj8DahrdlDV44Mjuceo/s320/Teresa+-+bridesmaids.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5272647151462373922" /></a><br /><br />A huge thanks to <a href="http://www.elvelophotography.com">El Velo Photography</a> for their great shots!<br /><br />And the happy couple had a wonderful honeymoon at the Arenal volcano and took time to send a wonderful note thanking planner Randy Gritz, her assistants and all the vendors (to quote Theresa "AMAZING - you really brought the term 'Pura Vida' to life for us" ).<br /><br />Welcome to Club Wed, Theresa and Vincent, and our very best wishes to you both! Thanks soooooo much for letting <a href="http://www.weddingscostarica.com">Weddings Costa Rica</a> be part of your amazing day :)Weddings Costa Ricahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17616357186895670969noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4715683292954858200.post-12167408086721856022008-11-24T10:44:00.000-08:002008-11-24T10:54:43.734-08:00Meet The Bride - Emmaline<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh519kGKurRss-vY5ZsoGrLv52ropNxoSeM9lCYAzB2-CDPcHkhv8Ixh6sEVl24NoRht-NVVmasF7p_1xo0V_m61e4dC2hBwdoJ-Rn5Uv96BqDj0t4dOunplD606CNN-fwfu_xHEM_G39Y/s1600-h/erwinandlynshower2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh519kGKurRss-vY5ZsoGrLv52ropNxoSeM9lCYAzB2-CDPcHkhv8Ixh6sEVl24NoRht-NVVmasF7p_1xo0V_m61e4dC2hBwdoJ-Rn5Uv96BqDj0t4dOunplD606CNN-fwfu_xHEM_G39Y/s400/erwinandlynshower2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5272297962922374578" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Happy Monday!<br /><br />Today we are launching a new aspect of the blog where we showcase the brides marrying in beautiful Costa Rica!<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Name</span><br />Emmaline Viray<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Wedding Location</span><br />Cala Luna, Tamarindo<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">What do you do?</span><br />Registered Nurse<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Why did you choose Costa Rica for your wedding?</span><br />Erwin and I wanted a destination wedding. We reviewed different places on line and wanted a location that neither of us have visited. <br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">My perfect day is...</span><br />Not too sunny, just enough clouds that there is a gentle wind on a sun touched sky. Cool enough to wear a light wrap, but warm enough to wear a sun dress.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Thing you are most looking forward to at the wedding</span><br />I look forwad to looking into Erwin's eyes as we start our life together.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Thing you are most looking forward to at the honeymoon</span><br />Well :) I can't say that in public. I am looking forward to starting my life with my soul mate.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Tip for fellow destination brides</span><br />If you have a mother and mother-in -law like mine, expect to have plenty of celebrations prior to the wedding. Any excuse they have, such as engagment party bridal shower, wedding shower, post wedding party, they will take advantage since about 3/4 of your guests will not be able to make it to the destination wedding. Be prepared to be exhausted!!! But it is worth every exhausting moment.<br /><br /><br />All the best to Lyn and Erwin on their wedding December 6!Weddings Costa Ricahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17616357186895670969noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4715683292954858200.post-5612315144762641722008-11-18T10:46:00.000-08:002008-11-18T11:01:47.297-08:00Top 5 Dates To AvoidAll dates are not created equal for your wedding and there are some that are definitely to be avoided. Here is my list of the Top 5 Dates to Avoid for your destination wedding in Costa Rica:<br /><br />1. Christmas - Everyone is on vacation, including the vendors. The hotels are running at full capacity, they have minimum stay policies and room prices are at a peak. Add in all the Costa Ricans heading to the beach for the week and you have busy busy beaches.<br /><br />2. New Year's Eve - see above. Plus, the hotels are all running their own New Year's parties (which you have to pay for as part of your room stay) so the last thing they can deal with is a wedding reception. And the beaches are full with partiers (do you really want a boombox and drunk soccer players a few feet from your ceremony?). Thinking of renting a villa? All the caterers are booked with parties. Ditto musicians and DJs. Would you want to work New Year's Eve? Didn't think so and neither do the vendors so they will charge a premium.<br /><br />3. Easter Week - this holiday is bigger than Christmas in Latin America and the entire country seemingly shuts down the entire week from Palm Sunday to Easter Sunday and heads to the beach. Hotels are running at full capacity (and higher prices), beaches are packed and everything is shut tight Thursday and Good Friday (not even the busses are running). Plus alcohol sales are suspended for those two days. Avoid this week at all costs.<br /><br />4. Valentine's Day - just as it is in North America, this is a huge day for florists. The weeks leading up to February 14 see flower prices at a premium as growers time the blooms for the big day. The day itself is a marathon for flower shops. Throw a wedding into the mix and you've got the florist in a tailspin. Flower prices are three times higher and selection is limited.<br /><br />5. Mother's Day (August 15) - bigger than Valentine's Day. Latinos have a major reverence for mom and this is a major holiday. And the flower shops are crazy (see above).Weddings Costa Ricahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17616357186895670969noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4715683292954858200.post-3461999003427089572008-11-14T08:41:00.000-08:002008-11-14T09:23:13.300-08:00Mini Ox Carts<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUwFFHpyX8DM2RZjoIMyVh7lXhMCuw65bcwirflmQiZvauK-5MEaX6Z_qja0vjDKY6luKBu5s9eathqxwvKIpOMDSkoxp6soiaTqlHdQFvRwcjAUaW30uhhgwW7z55BpGEIgZulaCjssM/s1600-h/jocelyn-joe-color-3.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUwFFHpyX8DM2RZjoIMyVh7lXhMCuw65bcwirflmQiZvauK-5MEaX6Z_qja0vjDKY6luKBu5s9eathqxwvKIpOMDSkoxp6soiaTqlHdQFvRwcjAUaW30uhhgwW7z55BpGEIgZulaCjssM/s400/jocelyn-joe-color-3.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5268564978530394146" /></a><br /><br /><br />Coffee put Costa Rica on the map, long before eco-tourism or canopy tours. Getting the beans from the plantations high in the mountains to the coastal ports was a hairy journey, through jungles, along steep hills and muddy dirt paths. And the mode of transport? Wooden carts pulled by two trained oxen. Even to this day, farmers throughout the country use ox-carts daily and there are various festivals throughout the year honoring these beasts of burden and their drivers. <br /><br />The carts are handpainted in Sarchi, an artisan town in the Central Valley just outside of San Jose, using designs that have become as integral to Tico culture as gallo pinto and salsa Lizano. Everything from bridges to benches have been painted to mimic the oxcarts and if you have a chance to pass through Sarchi, it's definitely worth the visit to watch the painters at their craft.<br /><br />What better memento from a wedding in Costa Rica than a miniature version of these brightly painted carts? Each one is handmade and painted with the same attention to detail as their full-grown counterparts. Fill them with a small bag of coffee and you have a very unique and very Tico guest gift! Prices start at $13 each.Weddings Costa Ricahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17616357186895670969noreply@blogger.com0