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Cala Luna is a great little place and still very close to Tamarindo town, so it's quite convenient. Congratulations, and welcome! Richard

Thanks! Good to be here I like what you've done to the images Ann. Pretty slick! It's gorgeous down here... give me a ring if you are ever in town.

Hi all! I'm a destination wedding photographer living in Costa Rica. I came here in '86 and never left... I love this little pice of paradise! I'm passionate about Costa Rica's natural beauty and would love to be your photographer anywhere you get married. This is a small, full service, boutique wedding photography studio. I personally photograph each and every wedding. We offer a full range of services from online proofing to coffee table albums. Say you found me on BDW and I'll give you a $25 print credit with your wedding package. Here's how to contact me: Call me: +506 8820 3939 View my portfolio on the Website The latest weddings on my Blog Write Me a message Recent wedding slideshows: Tamarindo Richard and Christine Manuel Antonio Leslie and Joe Monica and Tom Playa Conchal (Paradisus Conchal) Karolina and Jarrod Some pictures:

I'm not sure about costs, but I speculate there won't be a huge difference in price as you will be paying for their time to carry out the ceremony and travel expenses. I've worked with Marcelo Galli and his partner William. Both are very capable and do a nice job. You can also talk to Einar Villavicencio. Weddings Costa Rica works with Ana Castro, she's a fabulous officiant... but I think she only works through them. Good Luck!

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imthepriya, that was the Paradisus Conchal. It's a nice place and a really nice beach.

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Paradisus is also a good choice. My last couple from there were happy with the results. Karolina and Jarrod - Playa Conchal

Awwww, Ask.CR your make me feel older than I am by calling me "Mr. May"! Please, Richard is fine

Brides I've worked with have generally been happy with the services at the Grand Papagayo. Though, honestly, most resort weddings are pretty repetitive and are all the same. I find it is worth while to go with outside coordination for weddings. Even with small events they can do something special or unique that falls outside of the standard packages offered by most resorts. Richard

Nature Air is popular and I personally prefer their airport in San Jose ... Another choice is Sansa their planes are a bit bigger and I've heard they are more comfortable.

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I've worked at both Costa Verde and Flamingo Beach Resort. Costa Verde is not on the beach. It's up a mountain and has a spectacular view. If you want to get married on the beach in Mn. Antonio you will have to have hire transportation to get your guests around. This is true for most hotels in the area. This a very hilly town and beach access is not easy from many hotels. Flamingo is right across the street from the beach and has some awesome sunsests. It is a great beach and not nearly as populated as Mn. Antonio. Cala Luna and the Diria are both popular places where having a beach wedding would be fairly easy.

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Hi Jocy, I am a photographer but have picked up a few things about destination weddings... Let's see what I can answer Quote: Originally Posted by Jocy Hi Ladies, Me and my fiance are hoping to get married in Costa Rica in January 2010. Congratulations! 2010 is a good way off so you should be able to really plan what you want. Quote: Does anyone know anything about hosting weddings at the following resorts? Hotel Punta Islita Cala Luna Boutique Hotel & Villas Hotel Paradisus Playa Conchal I recently shot a wedding at Cala Luna. They are not right on the beach rather, as required by Costa Rican law, just off it by about 100 yards. There is a little enclave that makes for a really pretty setting in the trees... or you can have the ceremony on the beach itself. You can see some of my pictures here: Cala Luna at Playa Langosta Quote: I also have a question regarding hosting a reception in an all inclusive resort...is it extra for the meals? Is it different food served for the wedding reception than on a normal evening? That will depend on the resort, however most places will allow you to chose the menu but may charge for the service. Quote: Is it necessary to have a wedding planner when you are planning a DW? Do planners charge a % of total cost of a set fee?? It is not necessary to have a wedding planner but sure makes things a whole lot easier. Additionally if you want unique or special decoration the planner will already have a team of vendors that are of a reliable quality and dependable. My favorite weddings have been with wedding planners because the events are well organized, timely and the decoration is always special. Hope it helps,