Julia and Brian married one another in Costa Rica in front of a select group of friends and family. And although this wedding ceremony made their union official, it was not needed to prove that these two are committed to one another for life. Julia and Brian have been together for over 10 years and have two beautiful children together. The small daily routines of life and the support they provide to one another already shows just how committed they are. 

One of the things that I loved about these two are how laid back they were. Neither of them were nervous or stressed about the wedding, they weren't very particular about how things looked or flowed (even though everything looked beautiful and flowed seamlessly). They were eager to incorporate the children into their wedding day, yet also reserve special moments for just the two of them. 

A stunning tropical setup awaited Julia and Brian. Birds of paradise and red ginger flowers were in abundance. Alvin played on his guitar as Julia made her entrance, I couldn't tell during the wedding day, but after zooming in on her photos during the editing process I could see that she had tears welling up in her eyes.

Photography: Madison Baltodano Photography
Venue: Casa de las Brisas
Wedding Planner: Oasis Destination Weddings
Cake: Mariposa Pastry
Flowers: Floristeria Quepos
Officiant: Rodrigo Campos
Guitarist: Alvin Chinchillo

Arjun and Erika held a beautiful wedding at the all-inclusive resort, The Westin. The day was full of laughter, celebration and love as family and friends celebrated this lovely couple. I already knew that Erika was sweet as can be, as I had met her a few years earlier when I photographed her twin sister's wedding in Costa Rica. Even though Erika and Arjun picked the same country as her sister and husband had, the wedding was in a completely different region of the country and distinctly Erika and Arjun's style. 

The day started with Erika getting ready with her girlfriends. She opted not to have a large bridal party, but that didn't mean that she didn't have a large group of supportive friends surrounding her the entire day. Arjun's wedding ring, pictured below, was a gift that was passed down to him from his father. On our ride together in the elevator he told me a bit about the tradition of his culture and passing rings down through the family.

Erika and Arjun did a first look in the courtyard of the hotel. Beautiful tropical gardens created a lush backdrop for this moment when the bride and groom see each other for the first time.

The most amazing ceremony setup awaiting this couple and their guests. I must say it was one of my very favorites of all of 2018. I love how romantic it looks, and how the florals drip from the arch. The beautiful blue ocean as the backdrop just adds the perfect touch to the bright purple hues that were present.

After the ceremony we took family photos and just as the sun was setting behind the hills we took newlywed photos of Arjun and Erika. 

The reception was held just footsteps from the beach and a beautiful new beach club. Twinkle lights, lanterns and candles all added to the warm atmosphere of the reception. Arjun and Erika were announced into their party and performed their first dance as husband and wife, a fun choreographed one. 

The night ended with everyone on the dance floor. DJ Teemoor kept the party going, and even played a few traditional Punjabi songs. It was so much fun to see not only Arjun and his family dance to those, but Erika and her family as well. It was such a beautiful blend of two cultures. 

Photography: Madison Baltodano Photography
Videography: Baltodano Films
Venue: The Westin Resort
Wedding Coordinator: Heidy Quesada
Cake: Victoria Zoch
DJ: DJ Teemoor
​Florist: Floristera Cristal