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Bruce + Dana's Buddhist Wedding in San Jose, Costa Rica

9/27/2015

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 Bruce and Dana had a beautiful Buddhist ceremony at the Zen House in San Jose. Dana has had a long time relationship with Costa Rica, so it wasn't too difficult of a decision to get married in the country she has come to love so much. 

Bruce and Dana's wedding was my first Buddhist wedding and I really loved the ceremony and what was said and conveyed during it. Dana's mother is the founder of the Zen House and conducted the ceremony.

I just love the photo above and love the story behind it even more. Bruce and Dana were showed with dried rose petals on their exit from the ceremony, but they weren't just any rose petals. These rose petals were from many bouquets that Dana's father had given to her mother throughout the years of their marriage. I just thought it was
such a special idea and gift from Dana's parents to use them.

The getting ready and the reception both took place at the Bougainvillea Hotel. I cannot say enough about this beautiful venue. It is like a garden oasis in the middle of the big city. The flowers are abundant and gardens seem to be never ending. 
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After Dana had her hair and makeup done at the hotel we all made our way over to Casa de Zen for her to put her dress on.
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Bruce also made his preparations at the ​Casa de Zen.
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The ceremony space was beautiful and cozy. Once it was full of friends and family you could really feel the love and support that everyone had for the ​couple.
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After the ceremony the group headed back to the Bougainvillea Hotel. It has been raining on and off all day so we were very lucky to get some photos in the gardens in between showers. Dana looked stunning. I don't know that she truly understood just how beautiful she looked, I hope these photos will remind her.
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The reception was held in a private dinner room at the hotel. A delicious vegetarian dinner was served and speeches were made. After dinner Dana and Bruce passed out packaged pieces of cake to all their guests, a Costa Rican wedding tradition. 
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After all of the guests left and the evening was coming to an end the couple and I went about the hotel for a few night shots.
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hotel bougainville, costa rica, weddings
Photography: Yours Truly
Venue: Hotel Bougainvillea
Ceremony Venue: Zen House
Hair & Makeup: Leonardo Medina
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