Category: Manuel Antonio

Lisa and Ken's Seaside Wedding at Casa de las Brisas

5/14/2019

Lisa and Ken were surrounded by family and friends as their vowed their love to one another. The weather was a bit rainy that day, but these two didn't care. They wanted to be at the beach even if a meant getting a little wet. In the end the rain dissipated and we were able to get some stunning beach portraits.

Lisa and her friends were getting ready at Casa de las Brisas. She was excited and happy and had a special glow about her.

The ceremony was held at Manuel Antonio beach, under the wild almond trees. Since it was a bit of a rainy day the beach was nearly empty, which made for a really private ceremony.

We were nearing the end of our portrait session when Lisa's brother, who had actually gotten married a few years before in the very same place, suggested that there was a chance the sun might come out for a sunset. I didn't have high hopes because of all of the rain and cloud cover, but out of no where a BEAUTIFUL sunset surprised us. It only lasted a few short minutes, but it was just enough time to get some sunset photos of the newlyweds.

A casual reception was held back at the house. Guests enjoyed dinner and cocktails and shared many laughs together.

Photographer: Madison Baltodano Photography
Venue: Casa de las Brisas
Wedding Planner: Oasis Destination Weddings
Cake: Mariposa Pastry
Hair and Makeup: Mademoiselle Salon

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Megan and Cesar's Sweet Wedding at Parador Hotel

5/14/2019

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Megan and Cesar held a beautiful destination wedding at Parador Hotel in Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica. Cesar is from Costa Rica so it made perfect sense to have the wedding in his home country. Family from both Costa Rica and the United States attended and had a fabulous time getting to know one another.

The day started with Megan getting ready. Her mom and some other close friends were also there with her. She looked absolutely stunning!

The ceremony was held a brand new event space at the hotel. A terrace with views of blue as far as the eye can see made the perfect spot for their geometric arch setup.

The reception was held at an indoor event space adjacent to the ceremony terrace. A beautiful setup of navy tables with gold accents awaited the newlyweds and their guests.

Photography: Madison Baltodano Photography
Venue: Hotel Parador
Wedding Planner: Costa Rica Weddings
Cake: Mariposa Pastry
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Hair and Makeup: Mademoiselle Salon

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Agnes and Ivo's Intimate Wedding at Karahe Beach Hotel

4/29/2019

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Agnes and Ivo had a very intimate wedding ceremony on the Manuel Antonio Beach just in front of Karahe hotel. The day before After getting ready and a quick first look we all walked down to the perfect palm tree that Agnes had found the day before. Marcelo, the officiant, married Agnes and Ivo while their young son climbed in and out of his daddy's legs. I don't think that it could have been any more perfect.

After the ceremony we took photos along the beach. The sunset at first seemed like it wasn't going to be colorful, but on our walk back to the hotel the sky lit up with amazing colors. We took photos just in time as the colors only lasted a few short minutes.

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Photography: Madison Baltodano Photography
Venue: Karahe Hotel
Officiant: Marcelo Galli
Hair and Makeup: Priscilla Solano
Flowers: Floristeria Quepos

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Rowan and Alex's Barefoot Wedding at Discovery Beach House

4/29/2019

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Rowan and Alex had a beautiful wedding with their feet in the soft sands of Manuel Antonio Beach. They rented Discovery Beach House, which is one of the few beachfront houses in Manuel Antonio, and had the ceremony just in front of the house.
Rowan was so easy going and naturally beautiful. She had a smile on her face the entire day, and was eager to go with the flow. She wore a beautiful and unique dress and had an adult flower boy in her bridal party.

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Alex was the quite type, a perfect balance to Rowan's free spirit. We took a few photos of him getting ready with his best man before heading out to the ceremony area.

The ceremony was held in the shade of the wild almond trees which line the edge of the Manuel Antonio Beach. Benches and fans were set out for guests, and a beautiful tropical arch awaited Alex and Rowan. Guests hung out around the pool before making their way to the ceremony space.

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Rowan's days at the gym certainly paid off for the photo below.

The reception was held at Si Como No hotel. Rectangular tables were set on a private terrace with views of the ocean. Large green arrangements reminded guests of the beautiful jungle around them.

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At the end of the night Rowan and Alex exited through a sparkler aisle, but guests surprised them and started torpedoing beach balls towards the newlyweds as they made a mad dash to get out.

Photography: Madison Baltodano Photography
Wedding Planner: Celebrations Costa Rica
Venue: Discovery Beach House
Reception Venue: Si Como No
Hair and Makeup: Mademoiselle Salon
Florist: Floristeria Cristal
DJ: DJ Sky
Rentals: D Gala
Cake: Mariposa Pastry
Chef: Chef Desiree

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Jessica and Brandon's Seaside Elopement at Arenas del Mar

4/5/2019

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This sweet couple from Tennessee decided to elope on the sandy shores of Costa Rica. Brandon and Jessica were a complete joy to photograph. They were so easy going and easy to talk to, and their love for one another was very apparent.

Jessica was getting her hair done while chatting and laughing with Brandon.

For the ceremony we all headed to the secluded beach at Arenas del Mar hotel. Jessica and Brandon picked a beautiful spot near the rocky end of the beach.

Jessica and Brandon's first kiss was straight out of a storybook. He threw off his hat and took Jessica passionately into his arms.

Photography: Madison Baltodano Photography
Venue: Arenas del Mar
Hair: Mademoiselle Salon (Carolina Lera)
Officiant: Noel Ibo Campos

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Ellie and Phil's Pura Vida Wedding at Costa Verde Hotel

3/31/2019

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Ellie and Phil have a beautiful motto that they live by, "La vida es simple, la gente se complica". The meaning of this quote is that life is simple, people make it complicated. It is inspiring to think about, as it really is true. And a true reminder to try and not be the person that complicates life. The couple incorporated this motto of theirs into their wedding day decor.

The day started with beautiful Ellie getting ready. She was bubbly and excited that her big day had finally arrived. She wore a gorgeous two piece dress, with a full ballgown skirt. It looked so romantic on the beach. Ellie had her mother and bridesmaids getting ready with her.

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The ceremony was held on the grassy knoll at Costa Verde Hotel. A tropical arch awaited the couple and their guests.

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We arrived to the beach just as the sun was hitting the horizon. There was just enough time and light to capture some stunning portraits of the happy newlyweds.

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The reception was held at El Lagarto Restaurant, a unique steakhouse where they grill the dinners over hot coals. Greenery lined the tables and twinkle lights added a special touch to the atmosphere. Ellie and Phil performed an intricate tango as their first dance which wowed all of their guests.

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Photography: Madison Baltodano Photography
Videography: Baltodano Films
Wedding Planner: Oasis Weddings
Venue: Costa Verde and El Lagarto
DJ: A Class Entertainment
Hair and Makeup: Mademoiselle Salon

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Chase and Antonio's Super Fun Wedding at Costa Verde Hotel

3/15/2019

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Chase and Antonio traveled to Costa Rica from Washington, D.C. Family and friends joined them from all over the United States to celebrate the love that these two have for each other. Chase and Antonio really wanted to spend time with their love ones as much as possible on the wedding day, so they hosted a pre-ceremony cocktail hour which they both attended.

The wedding and reception was held at Costa Verde Hotel. Chase and Antonio got ready together in a room just a few steps from the ceremony location.

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The ceremony was held on the helipad at Costa Verde with beautiful views of the Manuel Antonio National Park on one side, and ocean on the others. A tropical arch awaited the couple.

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After the ceremony guests continued with cocktail hour while we took photos around the hotel grounds. Costa Verde has beautiful jungle pathways that make for great portrait locations. Chase and Antonio wanted to jump into the pool, they did it all of a sudden without telling any of their guests. It was such a fun way to start the celebration! After jumping into the pool they changed into some more casual clothes and we finished the portrait session with sunset photos.

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Chase and Antonio arrived to a warm welcome at their reception. The dinner and dancing was held at El Avion, a restaurant with an old airplane build into it. The fun really began once the dance floor was opened as Grandma stole the show by dancing with all of Chase and Antonio's friends. The dancing continued throughout the evening and the happiness and love that everyone had for Chase and Antonio was very apparent.

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Photography: Madison Baltodano Photography
Venue: Costa Verde Hotel
Wedding Planner: Isabel Vargas
DJ: MA Gigs

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Vickie and Darrick's Laid Back Elopement on Manuel Antonio Beach

2/28/2019

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Vickie and Darrick were so easy going and fun to work with. They were here to have a good time and to marry one another. It was that simple. They pretty much allowed me to pick the spot on the beach for the ceremony, which I was so happy about. We used the shadow of a large volcanic rock for even lighting, and had the beautiful Manuel Antonio National Park as the backdrop.
The whole ceremony these two were in contact. Whether it be an arm around the other, holding hands, or their first kiss as husband and wife, these two were inseparable. Their love was apparent and came through in their beautiful photos.

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Photography: Madison Baltodano Photography
Officiant: Marcelo Galli

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Chris and Brittany's Sweet Wedding at Costa Verde Hotel

2/14/2019

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I first met Brittany and Chris while they were here on a trip, scouting out venues for their wedding. We decided to take advantage of them being here and took some beautiful engagement photos. From the very first moment we met, I knew their wedding would be perfect. They are such a laid back couple and so full of joy, there was nothing that could make their day any less than perfect.

Chris and some friends were getting ready in one of the casitas at Costa Verde, just a short walk from the ceremony area. He wore a navy blue suit with brown accents. Brittany gifted him a beautiful wooden watch, which went perfectly with the Costa Rica vibe.

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Brittany was getting ready in the Penthouse with her mother. She looked absolutely stunning with a classic curly updo and a sheath beaded dress.

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On our way to the ceremony we were able to pop into the reception area and get some beautiful detail shots of the setup. Pineapples were a bit of a theme for Brittany and Chris's wedding, and miniature pineapples were found in florals, they were so cute.

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The ceremony was set on the grassy knoll at Costa Verde. Surrounded by jungle yet with a view of the ocean, the grassy knoll works perfectly for intimate weddings. Chris and Brittany released bright blue Morpho butterflies at the end of their ceremony, it was a beautiful way to begin the celebration of this new chapter in their lives.

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After some family photos at the ceremony space the bride and groom made their way to the Manuel Antonio Beach, just in time for sunset. It was low tide and the volcanic rocks were exposed and accessible, making for some beautiful shots.

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Photography: Madison Baltodano Photography
Videography: Baltodano Films
Venue: Costa Verde Hotel
Wedding Planner: Isabel Vargas
Flowers: Floristeria Cristal
Hair and Makeup: Hair by Monica
Cake: La Panera
DJ: DJ Kika

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Siobhan and Jason's Intimate Elopement at Manuel Antonio Beach

2/13/2019

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Siobhan and Jason married each other on the sandy shores of Manuel Antonio Beach. It was just the two of them, which is really all that is needed when love is involved. Siobhan wore an amazing dress, with multiple tulle layers. She looked gorgeous in it and it looked so romantic against the beach backdrop.