katienicole

I have been working in the wedding industry in Costa Rica now for three years and have worked personally with Tropical Occasions in 50+ events. All the ladies of Tropical Occasions have always been professional, accommodating, punctual, and respectful. I would hire them for my own wedding. I have never been asked to pay a commission as a vendor. They offer their brides the best of the best and have many years of experience. Yes, Costa Rica is very different than North America. Maybe if you do not have a "pura vida" attitude in life you should have researched other destinations for your wedding. Wedding planners are just that - there to plan, design, and coordinate your wedding. They are not there to be involved with your family problems or help you with your emotional issues. My advice is to focus on being a newly wed and remember the aspects of your wedding that you did enjoy.

As a professional in the wedding industry here in Costa Rica for the past three years I can confidently say that your attack on Tropical Occasions is completely inaccurate. I have personally worked 50+ weddings with Tropical Occasions (including Aimee, Karen, Anahi, and Alessandra) and this team of coordinators has always been incredibly professional, accommodating, punctual, and helpful. They do not ask for "kick backs" or commissions for vendors. They offer the best of the best in this country, and all of these women together have many years of experience. Wedding coordinators can plan, design, and coordinate weddings but they should not be held responsible for personal issues or family disputes happening during the wedding weekend. Yes, Costa Rica is vastly different from North America, and if you do not have a "pura vida" vision in life maybe you should have considered getting married in a different destination. My advice to you is to enjoy your life as a newly wed and to focus on what you did enjoy about your wedding.