Rowan & Alex celebrate their wedding at Manuel Antonio Beach

Manuel Antonio Beach was the perfect setting . After the ceremony guests were treated to appetizers and coconuts spiked with rum at Discovery Beach House. Let’s take a look at the wedding day.

There are always monkeys at Discovery Beach House

After sunset everyone moved to Si Como No for the reception.

A good time was had by all.

Thanks to Madison Baltodano Photography for capturing the perfect wedding day.

Donations to Costa Rican Non-Profits in Lieu of Wedding Favors

Giving with a purpose to support the local community

Non-profits that put up monkey bridges

Non-profits that put up monkey bridges in Manuel Antonio

I’m often asked about what should we give our guests as a favor to remember our wedding. I have a list that usually includes things like Costa Rican coffee, personalized mugs with a tropical animal as the handle and sarongs for the beach. These are great gifts but I want to focus on another trend by donating something meaningful to the community. A card is left at each guest’s place setting letting them know that in lieu of favors a donation to the community has been made.

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Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica Beach Wedding

Wedding on the beach and reception under the full moon!
One of my favorite locations for a wedding is Manuel Antonio!
ceremony in manuel antonio
It is the home of one of the most beautiful national parks in the country. Alexis and Johnny are frequent visitors to Costa Rica.
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