Lanette and John's Intimate Wedding at Costa Verde Hotel

John and Lanette traveled from California to marry one another in front of family and friends. They chose Costa Verde Hotel as their wedding venue, and held the ceremony in the garden area of the hotel.

Lanette was getting ready with her mom in one of the hotel rooms at Costa Verde. She was very excited and just a tab nervous, like most brides are. Her dress was a surprise to everyone, her mom was the only one who knew what it looked like. The lighting was very dark in the room she was in, so we moved outdoors for most of the getting ready. Talk about being in the midst of the Costa Rican jungle! It made for beautiful photos.

The ceremony was setup in the grassy knoll at Costa Verde. It is a small intimate space that is perfect for weddings. The grassy hilltop is surrounded by trees which makes it very private. John and Lanette had already been together for 10 years. Tears were shed and smiles were abundant during this long awaited moment.

After family photos the bride, groom and myself headed down to the beach for a sunset photo session. Lanette wore a gorgeous long veil, it looks so beautiful with the sun shining through it.

The reception was held at El Avion, one of the many restaurants of Costa Verde. John was very excited about their wedding cake, it was a doughnut cake!

Wedding Photography: Yours Truly
Venue: Costa Verde, El Avion
Wedding Planner: Isabel Vargas
Hair and Makeup: Priscila Solano
Officiant: Einar Villavicencio Law Firm
Florist: Floresteria Crystal
​Cake: La Panera