Costa Rica Wedding Blog

Wedding Catamaran Cruise – Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica

Posted on May 3, 2013 by Randy Gritz

Amanda and William were looking for a something a little different for their wedding. Family and friends joined them on a catamaran cruising off the beautiful coast of Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica. The ceremony was held on the Catamaran’s spacious deck which was decorated with blue silk and white orchids. Everyone was thrilled when they encountered a pod of dolphins frolicking in the ocean. Cupcakes and champagne took the place of a traditional wedding cake. It was the perfect day to relax, swim and snorkel. The party ended with dancing into the sunset.

This was one of the most relaxed and joyful weddings that I’ve attended. If you would like to read a review of this wedding visit my previous blog post.
Please contact me to start planning your unique wedding in Costa Rica.

Let’s do something a little bit different!

Posted on April 23, 2013 by Randy Gritz

Would you like your wedding to be a little bit different? I imagine you do, if you are thinking about getting married in Costa Rica, you must be just a little adventurous!

Your wedding can be as classical or as different as you would like to make it. Think about different ways to use decorations that will make your wedding unique. Using local products is also an interesting way to bring some of the local art and culture into your wedding.

A wonderful way to make things a little bit different is with signs. Signs have become quite popular in the last year or so. but what you write on them is unique to you! They also make great photos. Look at this adorable flower girl, using the sign to introduce the bride to her Uncle.

These wooden monkey seating cards, which are locally made in Costa Rica, not only are a fun way to find your seat for the wedding reception, but they make a great wedding gift for your guests.

What unique wedding ideas do you have? Did you get married in Costa Rica and do something a bit different that you loved? Please leave a comment if you would like to share you ideas.

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Have a wonderful week,
Randy

Ideas for Tropical Wedding Arches in Costa Rica

Posted on April 9, 2013 by Randy Gritz

If you are planning on getting married in Costa Rica, then you are probably want to enjoy Costa Rica’s beautiful weather, views and nature.by having an outdoor wedding You might be dreaming of a sunset beach wedding, a wedding in the rainforest or maybe a wedding near a volcano. Using an arch can add a wonderful focal point to your outdoor ceremony.

Here are a few arch ideas for inspiration for your tropical destination wedding in Costa Rica These photos are from weddings that I have recently planned in various beautiful locations in Costa Rica.

Celebrations Costa Rica - Destination Wedding Planning

Palm fronds and tropical flowers were used to make this stunning arch.

Driftwood and chains of orchids were used to make this beach wedding arch

Celebrations Costa Rica Destination Wedding Planners

Bamboo posts and flowers were used to make this beach arch

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Have a great week,
Randy

Wedding Cake Ideas for your Wedding in Costa Rica

Posted on March 31, 2013 by Randy Gritz

The cake is a very important part of the wedding for most people..but just what are your options in Costa Rica?

Here are some examples of wedding cakes from some weddings that I have recently planned. There are lots of options – you can go big or small, tropical or traditional, colorful or plain… Then you can start thinking about flavours, and imagine the possibilities here, passionfruit, star fruit or organic chocolate! I think the tropical flower cakes are wonderful for beach weddings. We have some fantasitc pastry chefs and cake makers in Costa Rica so take a look at these wedding cakes for inspiration and lets get planning your wedding in Costa Rica!

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Have a great weekend
Randy

Tropical Beach Wedding Decor Ideas

Posted on March 23, 2013 by Randy Gritz

Many of the weddings that I plan in Costa Rica are beach weddings. Costa Rica has some of the most beautiful beaches in the world and with Costa Rica’s 1000+ miles of Pacific and Caribbean coast you are spoilt for choice!
Here are some natural decorations and flowers that are perfect for beach weddings, these photos are from a vow renewal I planned at Discovery Beach House in Manuel Antonio.

Couple are standing bare-foot in the sand on a flower petal heart, a tropical aisle was created by placing ginger flowers and palm fronds in the sand.Detail of aisle flowers and greeneryArchway created with two bamboo posts with beautiful tropical flower arangements, plus the beautiful backdro of Manuel Antonio national Park and Beach.Detail of flower arrangement on bamboo post aisle.Natural Tropical Flower Boquet. Tropical wedding boutonniereThe beautiful Manuel Antonio National Park and Beach makes a stunning backdrop for photos.Photography – John Williamson Destination Wedding Photography
Location – Discovery Beach House, Manuel Antonio
Have a great weekend and please contact me if you have any questions or want to start planning your own tropical beach wedding! Please join my new Facebook Page to keep upto date with our latest happenings.
Randy

Review of a Catamaran Wedding, Manuel Antonio, Costa RIca

Posted on March 17, 2013 by Randy Gritz

Hi Friends,

I just wanted to share this amazing Tripadvisor review with you. This is what makes being a wedding planner so worthwhile. Photos and blog to come about this wedding….on a boat!

Happy St Patricks Day!
Randy

“Cruise of a LIFETIME!”

Reviewed March 9, 2013

With the very talented help of Randy Gritz from Celebrations Costa Rica wedding planning we planned our dream-come-true wedding and reception on the Tom Cat II catamaran in Costa Rica. Randy is well connected with a 4 star network of vendors to suite every couples’ tastes and budgets. She helped us select the best hair/makeup artist, florist, photographer, catamaran company, van transportation, and bakery for our wedding. The lawyer/officiant she referred to us was wonderful – she gave us an incredible selection of readings/blessings/poems to chose from to craft our ceremony and delivered a very touching and beautiful ceremony. We couldn’t have been happier with the meaningful and spiritual service she provided. We genuinely feel Randy went the extra mile for us in assisting with all wedding details – I am still so touched by how she had very tastefully (and within our budget) had the catamaran decorated with draped cloth, flowers, and ribbons. The boat – as well as everything else – was very elegant and festive. The catamaran crew were EXCELLENT – professional, very accommodating and so fun and friendly - they were wonderful to have with us on our wedding day! The kabob chef was amazing! We couldn’t have asked for more and would not have changed a thing. Randy was a pleasure to work with – she was always very open and receptive to our requests and kept us within our budget (never pushing us out of our financial comfort zone or making us feel we needed to spend or buy additional items we did not want.) The whole wedding was planned via email in which Randy proved to be very attentive to my messages, as well as considerate and thorough in all her correspondences. Randy took the stress out of getting married and put us at total ease. Her rates seem quite fair and I would recommend her to anybody tying the knot in Costa Rica. With Randy’s expert management and professional experience our wedding was perfect – absolutely flawless. We are so grateful to Randy for making our wedding day an incredible experience and unbelievable memory, for not only us, but our guests as well.

How about a Beach Elopement in Costa Rica?

Posted on March 11, 2013 by Randy Gritz

Your idea for your wedding was “Beautiful, Intimate and Simple”?
A wedding..SIMPLE! I can hear you chuckling…..well it really can simple and unforgettable with a beach elopement in Costa Rica.

You can pick from one of the hundreds of beautiful beaches in Costa Rica and use that as a stunning backdrop. On the Pacific Coast of Costa Rica the sun normally set over the water, you really can’t beat that for your wedding photographs.

Other then that it an be as simple as you want it to make.
In this Beach Elopement, that I recently planned in Playa Langosta, besides the Bride and Groom, the only extras were a bouquet, boutonniere, officiate and witnesses. The couples found it a wonderfully intimate experience, as we were the just about the only people on the beach. They did decide to hire a photographer to so that they could share this amazing day with all their friends and family at home.

Now all YOU need to do is pick a dress!

Have a great week and if you have any questions or want to start planning your elopement or wedding in Costa Rica please do get in touch.

Randy
Photography at this elopement provided by El Velo

Vow Renewal Manuel Antonio Beach Costa Rica

Posted on October 28, 2012 by Randy Gritz

When my phone rang the last thing I expected to hear was, “I’m bringing my wife Krista to Costa Rica on vacation. We’ve been married over 10 years and I’m going to surprise her by renewing our vows” It’s not often a groom contacts me about a vow renewal.

They were staying at the Discovery Beach House in Manuel Antonio on gorgeous Espadilla Beach with one of the prettiest tropical rain forests in all of Costa Rica as a backdrop. The setting was amazingly romantic.

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Seating cards using a signature cocktail

Posted on August 10, 2012 by Randy Gritz

Here’s a tip for combining your signature cocktail with a seating card. Using various liquors and/or food coloring your can make the signature cocktail match your wedding decor. Attach your seating card with table assignment to the bottom of the glass. If you have non drinkers use a different color type or a flower to differentiate the glass. Bottoms Up!

Amanda and Christian – Playa Grande Wedding in Guanacaste

Posted on July 8, 2012 by Randy Gritz

Amanda and Christian had their intimate ceremony on Playa Grande in Guanacaste. The location of their rented villa allowed them to walk out their back door right on to the beach. They passed through a garden and Amanda made large pom poms to place in the trees on the path. It added an amazing touch walking through the forest before reaching the beach and the ceremony. They were serenaded by a trio of musicians. The wedding colors featured tangerine, fuchsia and white. Bamboo poles with orchids and lilies created the ceremony space. The guests moved to the reception at Bula Bula.