Brianna & Eric's Classy Wedding at Casa Fantastica, Manuel Antonio

Brianna and Eric traveled from California to say ¨I do¨ on the sandy shores of Costa Rica. They chose Casa Fantastica as their wedding venue, an architecturally stunning villa in the heart of the jungle. Eric and Brianna both work in Television, but behind the scenes. They were not used to being the ones with the cameras pointed at them, but they took photos so naturally that you would have never guessed.

Eric was getting ready on the lower floor of the villa with the guys. When I say the guys, I literally mean ALL of the guys that attended the wedding. He was not lacking in friends, family or fun while preparing to get married.

Brianna was getting ready with her mother and close friends on the upper floor of the villa. She has a light about her that I don't think she realizes. Beautiful inside and out. You know those kind of people that quietly walk into a room, and despite their reserved personality everyone notices them, that is Brianna.

The ceremony was held on the Manuel Antonio beach. As guests arrived they were greeted with a tropical "pipa" cocktail to cool off.

After the ceremony we took a walk down the beach to take some beautiful portraits.

The reception was held under the stars on the terrace of Casa Fantastica. The couple took a risk as we weren't completely out of the rainy season, but the risk paid off and it was beautiful.

Brianna and Eric performed an incredibly impressive salsa dance as their first dance. As an avid salsa dancer myself I was very entertained to see them graceful twirl around the dance floor. I loved that they embraced the local culture and brought it into their wedding night.

Photography: Yours truly
Second Photographer: John Williamson
Venue: Casa Fantastica
Wedding Planner: Oasis Weddings
Hair & Makeup: Tiffany Briggs
Musicians: Alvin Urbina
Florist: Stylos y Flores
DJ: A Class Productions
Cake: Mariposa Pastry
Rentals: Eventos Boadicea