ShanelleLoraine

I just now found this, if you would like to see pics of our wedding at the Zephyr Palace check out ElVelophotography.com we are in Gallery I under Shanelle and Andrew. They also have a section for locations, that might help with your decision in venues. Good Luck!

No problem whatsoever, happy to help! Neither of us had ever been before we choose CR. So, we decided to take a weekend scouting trip about a year prior to our date. We planned to stay at our top 2 choices for venues and visit about 3 others along the way. We stayed at Hotel Parador in Manuel Antonio which was absolutely gorgeous. The only negative about this hotel is that they did not have an air conditioned reception area. Beautiful nonetheless. We actually did not plan to stay at Villa Caletas but, as soon as we got there we knew it was 'the one'. From the drive up to every corner we turned when touring the grounds, it was more and more amazing. We canceled our reservation and stayed in the last room they had available. I'm normally not one to talk up a restaurant, place or hotel but this place really is romantic and magical. We arrived on a Tuesday, some guests arrived on Wednesday and most guests arrived on Thursday. The majority of everyone left late Sunday after brunch. We left on Monday and went to Rio Celeste. I do recommend the company that helped plan our honeymoon. They arranged everyones transport to and from the airport, tours, honeymoon hotels as well as our private transport for the honeymoon. The drivers were so friendly and knowledgable (told us about so much along the way). Unfortunately, I do not have the name of the company at this time... I will find it . Altogether we stayed about 2 weeks.

I absolutely LOVED everything about our wedding! The Zephyr Palace and Villa Caletas as well as their staff was Amazing! Everyone stayed at Villa Caletas. The views and ambiance is like no other (it truly is breath taking)! We held a welcome cocktail event at sunset at the villa caletas amphitheater on Thursday (Not to be missed)! Friday hosted rehearsal dinner in Jaco. Saturday, was the ceremony and reception at the Zephyr palace. The night was topped off with surprise fireworks for our guests. I would love to do it all over again and would not change a single thing. Larissa Banting was our coordinator, she was soo helpful. I highly recommend El Velo photography and Juan Carlos. I love our pics and the edited video!! If you are staying for your honeymoon check out Rio Celeste and do the hike to the waterfall. Nayara at arenal has beautiful views of the volcano w do much to do. And on your way out of SJO stay at Hotel Grano de Oro (delicious food) make dinner reservations! Hope that helps! Congratulations and enjoy every moment!

Could you please tell me the name of the band you used? I am currently looking for a band and or DJ and am also getting married at Zephyr! Â Thanks!

Does anyone have any information on Hotel Parador? Their website pics look amazing but i've yet to find any outside info or pics with regards to weddings. I'm also considering Villa Caletas... any pros/cons would be very appreciated! We are expecting 50+ guests and are hoping to create the best vacation ever! Any other highly recommended venues out there? Thanks a bunch!

Thanks! I will definitely keep you posted. We plan are planning a long weekend to check out venues/wedding planners this April. I will be taking lots of pics! Take Care! and Congratulations to you too!!

Hello! Getting married in Costa Rica April 2011. I've been researching venues in Manuel Antonios... Any recommendations on venues, vendors and wedding planners? Congratulations to all of you blushing brides!