When Miguel, a good friend of mine, asked me if I could photograph his son's wedding I was of course more than honored. And to make things even better my husband was there working alongside me doing the wedding videography.
I had never met Luis Carlos of Karla before, but I knew they were going to be a fun and down to earth couple based on my knowledge of Miguel. Upon meeting them my speculations were confirmed. I started the day with Karla and her Bridesmaids who were getting ready at Costa Verde Hotel. She was excited and eager to do whatever was needed for the photos, which really meant just being herself and having fun with her girlfriends.
I had never met Luis Carlos of Karla before, but I knew they were going to be a fun and down to earth couple based on my knowledge of Miguel. Upon meeting them my speculations were confirmed. I started the day with Karla and her Bridesmaids who were getting ready at Costa Verde Hotel. She was excited and eager to do whatever was needed for the photos, which really meant just being herself and having fun with her girlfriends.
Just upstairs Luis Carlos was also getting ready with his family. I love his formal suit, it looked great on him.
The ceremony was held in the Catholic Church of Naranjito, the small town where the bride and groom both grew up.
The priest was very traditional and didn't invite the bride and groom to seal their marriage with a kiss, but luckily I captured this beautiful moment when the newlyweds gave each other the kiss of spreading the peace.
After the ceremony we headed back to Costa Verde for portraits. We started in the jungle walkways of the hotel, also capturing a photo in front of the famous airplane. We then headed down to the beach for photos and lastly returned to Costa Verde's heli-pad for sunset.
The reception was held in Costa Verde's Event center, which is basically a huge gazebo perfect for large events. The newlyweds took to the dance floor for their first dance, speeches and dinner followed.
Luis Carlos and Karla cut their wedding cake and then innocently proceeded to each take their own bite. I love the expression on Luis Carlos' face when the guests yell out that they need to feed each other, and smash the cake into the others face.
After the cake was cut the beat was picked up and the real partying started.
A traditional Costa Rican Comparsa band was brought in to kick the party up one more notch. Props were passed to guests as they danced to the intense drumming of the musicians. The main drummer was extremely impressive tirelessly drumming beats faster than I have ever heard.
Luis Carlos performed a seductive number for his wife before removing her garter. Turns out that the two people who caught the bouquet and garter are already a couple, I hear wedding bells in the future.
Photography: Yours Truly
Venue: Costa Verde Hotel
Wedding Planner: Isabel Vargas
Flowers: Floresteria Quepos
Cake: Panera
Hair and Makeup: Peluqueria Dani
Band: MA Gigs
Videographer: Baltodano Films
Venue: Costa Verde Hotel
Wedding Planner: Isabel Vargas
Flowers: Floresteria Quepos
Cake: Panera
Hair and Makeup: Peluqueria Dani
Band: MA Gigs
Videographer: Baltodano Films
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