The thing about destination weddings is that, while the wedding is the main event, they end up being about the overall experience. I first met Helene & Adam in Playa Grande, and loved them immediately. Cool, laid back, artistic and talented… with an idea for a wedding weekend that was all about enjoyment that was music to my ears. I knew, based on what they wanted, that Las Velas Blancas was going to be the perfect venue for them: a place where friends and family could stay together, in front of one of the most beautiful beaches in Costa Rica (I live here, so maybe I am biased, but I think not), where they could host a weekend of activities.

Yoga, surfing, pool time, dinners… a nicely planned weekend with a distinctly relaxed vibe that was all Helene & Adam.

The main event was in fact the wedding, when almost 100 guests joined together to witness them say their I dos by the ocean, followed by a laid back communal dinner under lights and palm trees. Simple, green, minimal decor was all that was needed because the love was everything!

{photo} Jeffrey San Juan

{venue} Las Velas Blancas

{floral} Stylos & Flores

{rentals} Los Primos Designs / Eventos Artesanos

{DJ} DJ Guana

{hair} Famous Points Beauty

{makeup} Maravilla Makeup

{catering} Pots & Bowls

{bar} El Bar CR

{cake} Victoria Zoch

Once again, one of our favorite venues shows off with amazing light and well, that gorgeous tree! But a gorgeous venue is nothing compared to our beautiful bride Sam and her amazing dress.

Lovely, low key, intimate. That is how we like our weddings and this one was just perfection in every regard. A couple in love, a beautiful setting, nice flowers, lots of smiles, great food (and drink) and music to dance the night away. Not a lot is needed to celebrate and in days like these, where celebrations have been all but cancelled, we can’t wait to be back at it, being part of intimate celebrations and small parties (which is not much of a change for us, since that is what we have been doing all along!)

{photo} Costa Vida Photography

{venue} Pangas Beach Club

{floral} Artflower

{makeup} Maravilla Makeup

{hair} Famous Points Beauty