Choosing the right flowers to express your feelings…part 1

Love is a canvas furnished by Nature and embroidered by imagination.
 ~ Voltaire ~ 

tropcial flowers on the beach

It is believed that the flower language began in Turkey during the seventeenth century. Romantic lovers began using floral exchanges to convey emotional messages. Costa Rica offers an array of flowers that can express your feelings on your wedding day.  Let’s look at  flowers that are grown here and are usually available year round.  Tropical flowers are hearty and will stand up to the heat of Costa Rica on your wedding day.  They are exotic and come in an array of bright colors.  Continue reading “Choosing the right flowers to express your feelings…part 1” »

Millenial Weddings Dare to Be Different

costa-rica-wedding-tamarindo8721 (3)I’ve noticed many changes in what the bride and groom envision for their wedding  over the past 9 years.  Ann Taylor nailed many of changes in her article in the Huffington Post.  http://www.huffingtonpost.com/anne-naylor/trending-7-key-traits-fou_b_5976102.html?utm_hp_ref=destination-weddings. Continue reading “Millenial Weddings Dare to Be Different” »

Choose Costa Rica for your Destination Wedding

Times have changed and so has the etiquette surrounding a wedding. In the United States 16 percent of marriages taking place in are destination weddings. Many couples say weather is a key factor in selecting their venue. Let’s look at the top destination wedding locations.
1. Las Vegas (125,000)
2. Hawaii (20,000)
3. U.S. Virgin Islands (5,100)
4. Jamaica (5,000)
5. Bahamas (4,000)
6. Mexico and Florida
7. COSTA RICA

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Getting Married in the Caribbean – Cayman or Costa Rica?

When most people think about getting married in the Caribbean area, they think of Saint Lucia, Antigua, The Grenadines or the Cayman Islands.  But, did you know that Costa Rica is on the CaribbeanOcean, that is on one side at least, and the Pacific Ocean is on the other?

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Caribbean Driftwood Wedding Arch

Wedding planner Aviva Samuels says, “I find that brides and grooms who choose a Caribbean destination wedding are more focused on the environment than on the remaining details.  Couples want a place that’s easy to travel to and have fun. It’s a time for celebration. It shouldn’t be stressful.”  Continue reading “Getting Married in the Caribbean – Cayman or Costa Rica?” »