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Amy + David's Carefree Wedding at Casa Fantastica

6/27/2015

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Amy and David both live very busy lives. They wanted to get away from the busyness so they decided to jet off to Costa Rica with their family and friends to relax and celebrate their nuptials. Because of their busy lives, like many people, they didn't have all the time in the world to plan a wedding. But thanks to their wedding planner Chelsea, from Oasis Destination Weddings, the day was beautiful and went off without a hitch.

I was lucky enough to photograph the couple's rehearsal dinner the night before, which was really great as I was able to meet all the guest and get to know the couple a little better. One thing I will say about Amy and David, and really their whole group, they were the most friendly and hospitable couple I have ever worked with. Not only to their guests but to me as well. 

I started with Amy and her friends getting ready. Amy was so relaxed and carefree about things. She was doing her own hair and makeup, which she is used to doing regularly for work events. When I asked her how she was going to style her hair, while the curlers were already in, she said she didn't know, she hadn't decided yet. That really showed me just how chill she was about everything. It made my day easy as I knew that she would not be a stressful or worrisome bride. 
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Amy and David chose to do a first look so that they could dive right into the fun stuff after the ceremony. David couldn't wait to turn around and see his bride. Literally! He turned around before he was supposed to. 
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No sandy toes at this wedding! The ceremony took place poolside at Casa Fantastica with a beautiful view of the National Park.
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MONKEYS! Casa Fantastica is famous for having the monkeys pass through. Actually, every wedding I have had there so far has been crashed by the monkeys mid-ceremony. They are the welcomed, yet uninvited guests. Chelsea claimed to have sent them an invitation. 
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I have seen different things at weddings, but this was a first! It is a tradition so to say among Amy and David's friends, and it is called being "Iced". Basically, anytime, anywhere, if a friend hands you a Smirnoff Ice you must take a knee and chug it. Needless to say, Amy and David were Iced right after the ceremony. I don't think they would have wanted to start off their marriage together any other way!
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Amy and David did something a little different during the formal dances and I thought it was a great idea. After their first dance they invited all of their family to dance, and throughout the song switched partners. This way everyone got to share a special dance with the bride and groom, it was also great for taking photos.
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Dessert was served and the real dancing began!
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Photography: Your Truly
Venue: Casa Fantastica
Wedding Planner: Oasis Destination Weddings
Flowers: Stylos y Flores
Rentals: Eventos Boadicea
Guitarist: Alvin Urbina
DJ: Albin Morales
Dessert: Mariposa Pastry
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