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Gorgeous Indian Wedding in Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica

February 1, 2020 by admin Filed Under: Indian Wedding, Manuel Antonio, Punto de Vista, Real Wedding Leave a Comment

Gorgeous Indian Wedding in Manuel Antonio

A beautiful celebration for a beautiful couple at this popular Costa Rica wedding destination.

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Rohid and Radha began a new chapter in their love story in Costa Rica’s exotic seaside-jungle villa,  Punto de Vista. The festivities started with Mendhi, the traditional pre-wedding celebration in when the bride has the red-orange stains applied to her palms, back of hands, and feet. The beautiful designs graced the bride’s hands throughout the days of the celebration. 

 

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The next day of the wedding was the Pithi, which is an event held at both the bride and bridegroom homes separately. Pithi is a paste made out of chickpea flour, turmeric, rose water and other ingredients and is placed on the skin of both bride and groom. This tradition is not only good for the skin – it evens out skin tones – but it is also a fun time for family and friends to rub the paste all over the bride and groom! 

Next… the big day finally arrives! Dressed in a traditional gorgeous, fiery red Sari, the bride takes a breathtaking walk down the aisle surrounded by bright red and white flowers of all kinds. Both Rohid and Radha were adorned with luscious flowered necklaces, called Varmalas. 

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The sacred ceremony traditions continue under the beautiful Mandap, a covered structure garnished with vibrant fabrics and flowers. The couple sits around a small fire pit, where they make offerings to God asking for purity, perfection, prosperity, and victory over all challenges in their new lives together as a couple. 

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After the ceremony, they took the short drive down to the beach for a gorgeous photoshoot.

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The celebration continues in the villa’s event terrace for the reception, where the color scheme takes a soft turn from the vibrancy of the red-toned ceremony to a subtle blue and gold vibe. 

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Guests arrive to find their tables noted with classic, white and gold cards. Silky dark-blue table clothesline the tables, helping the golden plate settings and classy, understated centerpieces to pop. 

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Candles and intricately designed lanterns keep the sense of ancient tradition among contemporary decor, while the views of the ocean and the jungle offer an exciting and romantic atmosphere. 

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Food is a huge part of any wedding and Radha and Rohid featured traditional Indian delicacies throughout the festivities, thanks to Naans and Curries while they opted for contemporary Costa Rican cuisine the final night by Mango Catering. 

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We wish the happy couple nothing but joy and good fortune on their journey through life! 

A special thank you to Kevin Heslin for capturing every moment over the course of the celebration, to Jonathan Yonkers the videographer, to Mademoiselle Salon for their hair and makeup talents, to Amira for conducting the Mendhi, D Gala rentals, Stylos y Flores for the breathtaking florals and to A-Class Productions for keeping the dance floor packed! 

 

RELATED: Stunning Jungle Wedding by the Sea at Punto de Vista

 

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Real Wedding – Heather & Steven, Punto de Vista

February 1, 2017 by lazybride Filed Under: Beach Wedding, Bouquets, Manuel Antonio, Punto de Vista, Real Wedding Leave a Comment

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Recipe for a successful wedding…

Take one stunning location (ie Manuel Antonio beach).

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Add one couple who LOVE each other and having fun together.

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Include a healthy dash of friends and family…

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Spice to taste…

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Add a dash of sweetness..

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A dash of loveliness…


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A sprinkle of humour…

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And voila! A perfect day of love, laughter and happily ever after! Huge props to El Velo Photography for the great photos and Villa Punto de Vista for providing such a spectacular venue!

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Real Wedding – Camille & Emmanuel at Punto de Vista, Manuel Antonio

September 24, 2016 by lazybride Filed Under: Beach Wedding, Bouquets, Ceremony Decor, Decor Ideas, Manuel Antonio, Real Wedding, Table decor, Uncategorized Leave a Comment

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An adorable couple crazy in love at a jaw-dropping villa overlooking the Pacific Ocean in the middle of the rainforest? Nope, it’s not the elevator pitch for an epic romantic movie but the real-life wedding of Camille and Emmanuel. And we have the photos to prove it from the wildly talented Jonathan Yonkers.

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How adorable is this customized wooden hanger? Brides, be sure to have a nice hanger for your dress as you need something strong yet pretty for photos. Etsy has oodles of great and affordable options!

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punto de vista wedding, costa rica wedding, wedding reception decor, pastel color reception dekor, weddings costa ricaDuring the cocktail hour, super-planner Chelsea and her team switched over the space from ceremony to sumptuous dinner set up. Love the tall vases with roses and lisianthus!

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bride and groom dancing, wedding dance, wedding reception, weddings costa ricaFelicidades to Camille and Emmanuel! Huge thanks to Chelsea and crew for such a fantastic wedding and here’s wishing many happy years to the bride and groom!

 

 

Real Wedding – Neda & Stan at Punto de Vista, Manuel Antonio

April 6, 2016 by lazybride Filed Under: Beach Wedding, Bouquets, Ceremony Decor, Decor Ideas, Flowers, Gifts and Favors, Manuel Antonio, Persian wedding, Real Wedding, Table decor Leave a Comment

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Cross-cultural weddings are always so memorable and Neda and Stan’s definitely was one of a kind, with a Persian &  Jewish ceremony overlooking the rainforest. Neda is a wedding planner in LA so needless to say, her own wedding had loads of style.

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Love the invitation set with the gold foil.

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Neda opted for long curls, which showed off her luscious locks.

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Seriously, this is the best idea ever! Nike running shoes that are platforms! The ultimate comfy shoe that works under a wedding dress. Brilliant.

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Transparent Chanel chairs gave an airy feel to the ceremony. A garland of eucalyptus and flowers outline the jacuzzi where the sofreh was set up.

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Close up of the elegant yet modern sofreh.

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Cool refreshments and Persian sweets awaited guests as they arrived at the ceremony.

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Beautiful shot of Neda!

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Calas, lisianthus, roses, orchids and a touch of eucalyptus created a soft, romantic bouquet with some added bling.

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Stan sported a boutonniere of orchids and eucalyptus on a dove-grey suit.

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Live music always adds a special element to the ceremony.

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So happy together!

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During the cocktail hour, we turned the 5th floor where the ceremony had been into the dining space, complete with hanging flower beds!

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Ivory sequined tablecloths added a modern yet elegant touch to the tables.

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A gilded cake sat atop a glass pedestal cake base and a white sequined tablecloth.

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How adorable are these custom dessert forks, with their wedding date? Perfect for sharing their first piece of cake.

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Although we did see some rain during the ceremony, the sky created a dramatic backdrop for their first-look session.

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Put a flower in it! Nothing says a tropical cocktail hour like a Coco Loco in a fresh pipa.

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Custom-made Persian delights were sent all the way from New York .

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Mmmm, champers…

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Imperial tables, decked out in ivory sequined tablecloths,  garlands of eucalyptus, candles and mercury vases of romantic flowers sat under hanging beds of roses, hydrangeas, lisianthus and orchids with crystals and hanging candles. Wow!

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Gold Bride and Groom signs adorned the chairs at the sweetheart table and matched the table numbers and cake topper.

View More: http://jennysmithandco.pass.us/nedaandstanCocktails, dancing and speeches all happened before dinner in the ballroom.

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Love is sweet!

View More: http://jennysmithandco.pass.us/nedaandstanMazel tov and تبریک  to Neda and Stan! Was an incredible experience working with you and wishing you both many years of happiness!  Huge thanks to Jenny Smith & Co. for the great photos!

Real Weddings – Amanda & Chris at Casa Fantastica, Manuel Antonio

September 17, 2015 by lazybride Filed Under: Beach Wedding, Bouquets, Ceremony Decor, Clothing, Decor Ideas, Flowers, Gifts and Favors, Manuel Antonio, Planning, Real Wedding, Table decor 1 Comment

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Amanda and Chris were referred to us by a friend of theirs who was a former bride of ours and we were absolutely thrilled to work with such a warm and wonderful couple. Extra awesome points for being fellow Canadians 😉  A fantastic couple like this had a fantastic wedding at the aptly named, Casa Fantastica. As you can see from the fab photos by fellow Canucks A Brit & A Blonde, fun and fabulousness ensued.

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Destination weddings usually have a sense of playfulness and their invites set the fun tone perfectly.

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Programs printed on paper bags did double-duty, holding rose petals for tossing at the end of the ceremony.

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Amanda wanted an organic beach feel so we used objects that one might find washed ashore to decorate the aisle with. Antique bottles, coconuts, shells and driftwood created a unique atmosphere for the ceremony under a canopy of palm trees.

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All the pretty maids in a row, wearing dresses in varying tones of pink and coral. Their full bouquets featured hydrangeas, roses and Peruvian lillies.

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Husband and wife got their groove on, dancing down the aisle in a shower of rose petals.

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With a wedding in Manuel Antonio, you might have some furry little party crashers like this Titi Monkey. Sorry, Curious George, your names isn’t on the seating blackboard!

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The reception was held at Casa Fantastica, where we created a romantic, vintage look with white Paris chairs, sand coloured linens and colourful flowers under a canopy of twinkle lights.

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Driftwood, succulents and bottles in blue created a rustic look. .

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Amanda and Chris love to cycle so their guest book poster and custom cake topper reflected their passion to pedal.

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A shabby chic table housed a sweet bar, anchored by a lit- love sign.

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Dancing by the pool, under the stars made for an unforgettable party.

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Felicidades, Amanda and Chris! May all your days together be fantastica!

Real Weddings – Vanessa & Karim at Manuel Antonio

August 31, 2015 by lazybride Filed Under: Beach Wedding, Ceremony Decor, Flowers, Manuel Antonio, Real Wedding Leave a Comment

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Ah, l’amour! Vanessa and Karim traveled all the way from France to celebrate their love on the beaches of Manuel Antonio, along with family and friends from across Europe. It was a week of fun, sun and pura vida.

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The intimate group stayed in a couple of villas, Vista Azul and Dolce Vita,  next to each other, each with incredible views like this. Paradise found!

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Sand, surf and some much needed shade under swaying palm trees set the scene for the ceremony.

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Vanessa and Karim’s daughter was cute as a button in her flowergirl dress. So adorable!

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Using a palette of white, turquoise and tones of blue, we dressed the chairs with paper cones filled with rose petals.

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Incorporating a sand ceremony, we used turquoise sand as well as sand from Manuel Antonio beach.

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Paper fans (turquoise, of course!) kept guests cool in the tropical heat.

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Live music adds a special touch to any event.

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That moment when words just aren’t enough…

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Ou la, la, was the reception ever chic, with white sequined overlays, silver mercury candles, mirrored boxes filled with white peonies, roses, lisianthus, orchids and hydrangeas. Turquoise pillar candles and napkins added just a touch of colour.

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Silver stones had each guest’s name handwritten on them.

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While Louis chairs added Old World charm/modern elegance to the table.

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Lush, fluffy florals juxtapose beautifully against the mirrored boxes, creating a romantic look that was very contemporary.

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And what about that sunset? Incroyable!

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Merci beaucoup to our good friends A Brit & A Blonde for capturing the day and felicitationes to Vanessa and Karim!!

Real Wedding – Renae & Nick at Casas de Las Brisas, Manuel Antonio

August 27, 2015 by lazybride Filed Under: Beach Wedding, Bouquets, Ceremony Decor, Flowers, Manuel Antonio, Real Wedding Leave a Comment

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Renae and Nick come down from the Great White North to celebrate their wedding at Casa Las Brisas in Manuel Antonio. It was an event filled with love and laughter and loads of fun style. Huge props to El Velo Photography for capturing all the loveliness.

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Love her bouquet of freesia, eucalyptus, orchids and roses! Great textures.

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Gorgeous dress!

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Using a palette of mint, yellow, grey and old gold, we wove in touches of burlap and lace to give a rustic feel. These bridesmaids bouquets have a cheery collection of lisianthus, freesia and eucalyptus.

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The terrace at Casa Las Brisas has a stunning view of the Pacific Ocean and surrounding rainforest. A driftwood altar featured a touch of freesias, roses and eucalyptus, the aisle outlined by yellow rose petals and colourful parasols kept guests shaded from the bright tropical sun.

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A single phalaenopsis orchid with a touch of rosemary and a mum for a boutonniere.

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Such fun bridesmaids dresses, perfect for the heat. And that blue just pops against the yellow flowers.

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Ahh, Manuel Antonio beach. Such a picturesque setting for wedding portraits.

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Nick looking dapper.

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Renae looking so lovely.

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During the cocktail hour and photo session, we switched out the terrace from ceremony to dinner setting. Light grey linens were paired with light blue napkins wrapped with a lace ring. White lanterns, mason jars and Chiavari chairs added a vintage touch while freesias, roses and lisianthus in bright yellows added a charge of colour. Strings of Christmas lights overhead and coloured uplighting around the terrace’s perimeter created a magical glow.

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Mmm, cake! A lace wrapped two-layer cake, with touches of succulents, lisianthus, orchids and mums sat atop a sparkly gold glitter cake stand as the piece de resistance.

Felicidades to Renae and Nick – many happy, fun-filled years together and mil gracias for allowing us to be a part of your celebration!!

Real Wedding – Jennifer & Margarito, Tulemar Beach, Manuel Antonio

August 4, 2015 by lazybride Filed Under: Beach Wedding, Ceremony Decor, Flowers, Manuel Antonio, Real Wedding Leave a Comment

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Real Wedding – Whitney & Andrew at Punto de Vista, Manuel Antonio

May 8, 2015 by lazybride Filed Under: Bouquets, Ceremony Decor, Decor Ideas, Flowers, Manuel Antonio, Real Wedding Leave a Comment

sunset wedding, newlyweds sunset, beach wedding, tropical wedding, bride and groom beach, weddings costa rica   Whitney and Andrew may look like models in a wedding magazine but I assure you, they are a real life bride and groom, a gorgeous couple dressed to the nines in the magical setting of Punto de Vista and Manuel Antonio beach. And that stunning sunset? 100% natural. Amazingly, they are from the beautiful island of Bermuda yet they chose our little Paradise of Costa Rica for their wedding celebration. And from all accounts, their Bermudian friends and family fell head over heels with the land of Pura Vida.white roses and jewels, wedding bouquet with jewels, white roses, white rose bouquet with charms, weddings costa rica   Whitney created her own bouquet out of silk flowers and rhinestone pins. Lovely!   bride, bride in shadows, mystical bride, weddings costa rica   How breathtaking is this portrait of Whitney?punto de vista, manuel antonio wedding, ocean view wedding, costa rica wedding, weddings costa rica   We held the ceremony on the top floor of Punto de Vista, which offers jaw-dropping vistas of the Pacific Ocean.wedding ceremony, wedding ceremony chairs, chairs with fans, tropical wedding, weddings costa rica   White with pops of red were the colour scheme.wedding program, funny wedding progra, so you're going to sit through a wedding, weddings costa rica   The couple made these hilarious programs about being a guest at a wedding. Too funny!!wedding program, funny wedding program, weddings costa rica   punto de vista, manuel antonio wedding, costa rica wedding, tropical wedding, weddings costa rica   We created a waterfall of lights outlined with soft fabric for the ceremony altar.candles and rose petals, floating candles and rose petals, weddings costa rica   Cylinders with red petals and floating candles decorated the altar area.   wedding ceremony, tropical wedding, punto de vista wedding, costa rica wedding, weddings costa rica   kiss the bride, bride and groom kissing, wedding ring, newlyweds, weddings costa rica   Ladies, be sure you have a great manicure for those ring shots. Love how Whitney had silver sparkles on her ring finger nails.wedding table chart, reception table chart, wedding reception, weddings costa rica  Twilight fans will recognize the quote as Edward’s toast to his bride, Bella, in the movie. Whitney is a huge Twilight fan and had A Thousand Years as the theme song for the wedding – her bridal party record their own version for the walk down the aisle!wedding wishes, wedding notes, wedding guest notes, wedding guest comments, wedding costa rica   mr and mrs table sign, wedding reception, bride and groom table, red and white table decor, weddings costa rica   To create the ethereal, romantic feel of the Twilight wedding, we placed lace overlays atop grey silk shantung tablecloths. Floating candles and votives framed a pillar candle sitting in a ring of airy baby’s breath. ocean view reception, ocean view wedding, punto de vista, manuel antonio, weddings costa rica   Strings of Christmas lights created a magical feel for the dinner. Although we’d used the same area for the ceremony, the lighting and addition of dinner tables totally transformed the deck.wedding reception, babies breath table decor, red table number, weddings costa rica   wedding menu, wedding table decor, red and white table decor, babies breath table decor, weddings costa rica   As each guest had ordered a different main course, we had a specific seating plan to facilitate the dinner service. Rather than a typical tent card for guest seating, we created a band with the guest’s name backed by lace.  Practical and pretty!rose petals, floating candles, romantic decor, weddings costa rica   white and red table decor, red napkins, wedding menu, weddings costa rica candle glass with babies breath, wedding table decor, weddings costa rica   bride and groom dancing, wedding dance, wedding reception, tropical wedding, weddings costa rica   Whitney and Andrew’s first dance to A Thousand Years. white rose and charm bouquet, wedding bouquet, bridal bouquet, weddings costa ricaFelicidades Whitney and Andrew! We wish you a thousand years of happiness. Huge thanks to Funkytown Photography for the creative and beautiful photos.

Real Wedding – Amiee and Adam in Los Altos, Manuel Antonio

March 9, 2015 by lazybride Filed Under: Bouquets, Ceremony Decor, Flowers, Manuel Antonio, Real Wedding, Table decor, Uncategorized Leave a Comment

Amiee and Adam are the epitome of a sunny couple. Their joy radiates off of them like the sun, shining a bright light of love over everyone and everything in their sphere. Even a rainy afternoon couldn’t dampen the spirit of their wedding celebration at Los Altos in Manuel Antonio!

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Adam’s boutonniere feature white dendrobium and yellow cymbidium orchids.wedding program, yellow fan, tropical wedding
Bright yellow fans, a banana leaf cone filled with rose petals and a stylish program sat atop bamboo chairs at the ceremony.poolside wedding, altar, rose pedals, ceremony site, tropical wedding, los altos resort wedding, weddings costa rica
Originally, the ceremony was to be on the deck overlooking the ocean and rainforest but Mother Nature decided to bless the festivities with some rain so we moved things under the tent. Cylinders filled with limes and branches of yellow orchids with orange rose petals on the ground brought a great punch of colour against the grey skies.

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Water bars area always a great idea in the tropics. This one featured citrus water in one chuck and starfruit in the other.

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Music by a classical quartet created a wildly romantic setting.

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Just after the ceremony, the rains stopped and we were able to get some great portraits in the gardens.

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Who says seating has to be relegated to little cards? We used an antique mirror instead!

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Twinkle lights over the tables added ambiance.Bride groom glasses, fun wedding, tropical wedding, los altos resort wedding, weddings costa ricaFunnest couple ever!!


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Carnivale dancers and drummers got everyone up and dancing. What a party!

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Felicidades to Amiee and Adam on your bright, cheery wedding. So much fun and so full of wonderful, loving people. Massive gracias to the ace team of A Brit & A Blonde for capturing all the goodness.

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