Tips for Planning a Wedding in Costa Rica

1. Make sure you plan your wedding during the dry season—December through April.  If you go in September or October, chances are you’ll have a soggy wedding; rain can be very heavy during the  wet, or “green” season.

2. Plan on orchids...it would be a shame not to incorporate them since they are so unique to the area. Another gorgeous flower in Costa Rica is the Alamanda, which I have seen in yellow and purple.

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Costa Rica is a gorgeous destination. Imagine yourself at a mountaintop villa in a light, romantic dress, with orchids in your hair, on a warm, tropical evening, the air scented with flowers.  You walk through a stone arch onto a stone terrace where a Spanish fountain provides a calming babble in the background. You make your way to your groom’s side where you both have an awe-inspiring view of an island-studded deep blue sea.  After the ceremony your friends toast to your happiness as the sun sets and the stars and moon rise over the azure sea. You dine on delicious, fresh fish flavored with cilantro, lemon and lime, and afterwards the celebration and dancing begins to the beat of Latin music… 

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The number of couples choosing destination weddings has increased by 200 percent in the last 10 years and the trend continues to grow.

Your goal is to answer this question: Is a destination wedding right for us? First ask yourself why you are considering a destination wedding.

Destination weddings have definitely captured the imagination of American couples for a number of reasons. But choosing to have your wedding far from home is not a decision to be taken lightly. In my consultations with couples, I can usually tell very quickly whether a destination wedding would fit their personalities, dreams and circumstances. I'd like to share with you some common reasons people choose destination weddings and help you decide if they not only appeal to you, but also fit with your own objectives and priorities. Your goal is to answer this question: Is a destination wedding right for us?

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Destination weddings have captured the imagination of the modern American bride for a number of reasons. A destination bride may be geographically separated from her family, or she may be marrying someone from another region. She and her fiance may be avid travelers, driven to broaden their horizons through journeys abroad. There are many reasons to choose a destination wedding and perhaps just as many reasons not to. The decision is not one to be made lightly, and it is important to go through the decision-making process before committing to a marriage celebration far from home.

Like any important decision, the choice can seem daunting, but it needn't be, once you weigh all the relevant pros and cons. By understanding what goes into a destination wedding, you can decide not only if it appeals to you but, more importantly, if it is right for you.