Chelsea & Joel's Sweet Wedding at Zephyr Palace, Costa Rica

Chelsea and Joel traveled with friends and family to the luxurious resort known as Villa Caletas. On the same grounds as Villa Caletas is the stunning event space, Zephyr Palace. One of my favorite places for upscale weddings.  It was a medium size group which left plenty of room on the dance floor for everyone to enjoy.

Chelsea and Joel are high school sweethearts. The couple met during a drivers ed class, and the rest is history. It isn't too often you get a couple that have been together since high school, but when you do it is so nice because they have been together for so long already that they feel completely comfortable around one another. 

I started the day with Chelsea and her bridesmaids. She wore a beautiful high neck lace dress.

I also had the honor of getting some getting ready shots of Joel and his groomsmen.

The ceremony was setup under the tented terrace at Zephyr Palace. Two large floral arrangements set a perfect space for a ceremony. Chelsea's aunt officiated the ceremony.

The weather on the day of Chelsea and Joel's wedding was a bit back and fourth. It would start to rain, then stop, then drizzle lightly, then stop. We followed the weather pattern and took photos inside and outside as permitted. 

The reception was held in the Zephyr Palace ballroom. Chelsea and Joel shared their first dance as husband and wife, and then shared dances with their parents. Speeches were given by the maid of honor and best man. 

This beautiful cake was quickly smashed and dripping from the bride and grooms face. I love it when couples still follow the tradition of the cake cutting.

Photography: Yours Truly
Venue: Zephyr Palace
​Wedding Planner: Mariana Carmona
Hair and Makeup: Xinia Chacon
Flowers: Costa Brava Weddings
DJ: Mason Dunn