So your friends have planned a destination wedding in Costa Rica here at Los Suenos Luxury Resort. They’re real nature enthusiasts and have used the expert wedding planners on staff to take care of all the important details. From the sunset-drenched ceremony on the sand, where shoes are forbidden, to the reception on one of Los Suenos Marina’s premiere cruising yachts, this destination wedding is sure to be one of the most memorable you have ever attended.

Your friends have put so much thought into making their wedding—as well as the days leading up to and following it—a special time not only for themselves but for all of their guests. Why not thank them with a thoughtful gift that enhances their Costa Rica experience and suits their tastes perfectly.

A Day at the Spa

Just because the wedding is over doesn’t mean the happy couple is returning home right away. More than likely, they’ll be spending at least a few days at Los Suenos Luxury Resort to enjoy all of the honeymoon touches that have been arranged at our condos and villas. Why not enhance the couple’s relaxation with a day at our private spa. Contact our wedding planners in advance or when you arrive at Los Suenos to put together an individual spa package for your friends. Massages, facials, yoga sessions, and much more can be incorporated into their luxurious pampering session. They will have full access to our private outdoor pools, lounge areas, Jacuzzis, and swim-up bars, all against a stunning background of lush rainforest, exotic wildlife, and tropical flowers and fauna.

Conquering the Surf

The athletic couple will probably appreciate something with a little bit more of a kick. Nearby Playa Jaco is the ideal location to book your friends a series of surfing lessons. If they love the beach, they’ll love the chance to get in the warm crystal blue waters that Costa Rica is so well-known for. And they’ll especially enjoy the challenge of riding the waves. Jaco is known world-wide for its surf conditions, which are conducive for beginning surfers to the more advanced and everyone in between. A private surf instructor will help them pick out the best board for their level and body-type and will take them to the best spots for them to learn. Ask the wedding planners when would be the best time to book this very special gift during your friends’ stay at Los Suenos.

Swing with the Monkeys

For the couple with a lot of gumption, consider sending them on a canopy tour. Canopy tours are not for the faint at heart! Visitors are securely strapped to a harness that is then fastened to a series of cables which are strung high above and sometimes through Costa Rica’s tropical rainforest. Your friends will be swinging from the trees with the monkeys, quetzals, and toucans and will be able to see Costa Rica from a whole new perspective.

So many more gift options are available that will help you take a special part in making your friends destination wedding into an extraordinary Costa Rican getaway. Consult the wedding planners for other ideas, including whitewater rafting trips, kayaking, nature hikes, and bird-watching tours, all nearby Los Suenos Resorts.

For the adventurous family who appreciates the outdoors and time on the water, sports fishing makes for the perfect group activity. Costa Rica’s 800 miles of coastline has a reputation for some of the most spectacular fishing of anywhere in the world. Some of the most fertile fishing grounds lie off Costa Rica’s Central Pacific coast. The water surrounding Los Sueños Marina and Herradura Bay is not only a beautiful crystal blue but is home to the hottest fishing spots in the country.
Whether you choose to book a half-day, full-day, or a multi-day fishing excursion, you’re whole family will enjoy the experience and learn about the sport as well as all of Costa Rica’s marine inhabitants. Most of the bilingual captains and mates are local and have been fishing these areas for years, so they know their stuff. The kids have never been fishing before? No problem. The mates will take time to explain all of the basics of fishing to the little ones—from how to bait their own hooks, to how to cast safely, and finally how to successfully reel in the big one.

Novice and expert anglers alike flock to the popular Los Sueños Marina for its short run to these calm seas packed with a huge variety of fish. You’ve never seen fish this big before! The blue and black marlin can easily weigh 600 pounds, and stories of striped marlin fishing in Costa Rica are told around the world. With their power, size, and persistence, they put on an awesome show. Marlins will fight you to the finish, diving down into deep waters, and continuing to dance for you for hours. The beautiful sailfish spend more time in the air than they do in the water during their fight. Have your camera ready to snap some priceless pictures of the fish and the expression on your kids’ faces! The Dorado, or mahi mahi, is an extremely fast-moving fish that can be recognized by its vibrant colors. Out of water, its hues visibly and dramatically change, from their sparkling golden tones and bright blues and greens on their sides and back through muted yellow-grey, giving rise to their Spanish name, Dorado Maverikos or “Golden Maverick”. It’s been estimated that they can reach speeds of 50 mph in short bursts. As if you’re not enticed enough, you’ll also have your chance to land Yellow-Fin Tuna, Roosterfish, Wahoo, and Snapper in these same waters.

Don’t worry about lugging along any of your gear on vacation. The chartered tours provide state of the art big game fishing equipment, including Penn Int and Shimano. Environmentally conscious hook designs allow hooks to set without jerking the rods–an effective method of hooking fish while causing the least amount of damage to the fish for a safe release.

Chartered trips on our luxury vessels also include drinks, snacks, beverages and beer, and lunch (during full day trips). All the planning is done for you. So sit back, relax, and catch the big one you’ve only dreamed about.

You’ve spent the last five years vacationing with your loved one in various tropical locales. You enjoy nothing more than a sun-drenched coast, warm cobalt blue waters, and escaping from the headaches of your daily life to a more serene environment. And now you’re engaged and ready to start planning your special day. Well, there’s no reason you have to have your wedding in a stuffy, overpriced party hall in your hometown as your parents and their parents before them did. Why not hold your wedding in a location that suits you and your fiancé best? Costa Rica with its laid back atmosphere and gorgeous natural beauty is the perfect place for your Costa Rica wedding.

Los Sueños Resorts, located in beautiful Herradura on Costa Rica’s Central Pacific Coast, can help take the stress out of what should be the most memorable day of your life. Our staff will help you arrange the details from start to finish. A personal Diamond Concierge service will offer expert consultations and manage all of the bookings before your arrival, so everything is set ahead of time. Travel arrangements to Costa Rica, guest lodging at the resort, ceremony details–including food, decorations, and photographers–and unique Costa Rica honeymoon touches are our specialty.

Los Sueños Resorts has a wide range of condos to accommodate the happy couple and all of your guests. If you’re envisioning a large celebration, we offer expansive villas for more of a community feel and the ability to spread out and relax among friends and family. All of our guests have access to the exclusive beach club, with outdoor swimming pools, swim-up bars, lounge areas, and jacuzzis. Our luxury housing is surrounded by virgin rainforests, exotic wildlife, crystal clear ocean waters, and magical sunsets, for sights and sounds that you and your guests will never forget.

As the backdrop for your ceremony, choose the lush tropical rainforest, mountain ranges, coastline, waterfalls, or even an active volcano. You can find all of these in the Central Pacific region of Costa Rica. Your biggest problem might be which of the hundreds of vibrantly-colored flowers to place in your bouquet or on the reception tables. Professional photographers will be there to capture each moment of excitement and unique beauty so you’ll have a keepsake for years to come.

Your dedicated concierge service not only plans the actual wedding day but will also schedule activities for the guests to make everyone’s stay into an actual vacation. For your family and friends spending the week at Los Sueños, we will deliver groceries, arrange babysitting services, and book dinner reservations. They can enjoy meals prepared by word-class chefs at any of our specialty restaurants. We can coordinate activities and tours throughout the country to suit absolutely anyone’s personality and adventure level. Big sport fishing day trips out of Herradura Bay, exploration by kayak in the Pacific, surfing lessons, volcano climbing, tropical bird watching, cloud forest nature walks—all of these are available within a short distance of the resort.

Back at Los Sueños, the new bride and groom will enjoy a customized honeymoon stay, complete with rose petals, champagne, a private chef, or whatever other luxuries you choose. Stop imagining and turn your tropical dream wedding a reality today and start planning your Costa Rica wedding with those that you love most.

Costa Rica is quickly becoming the #1 choice for destination weddings
For many creative couples. Whether your dream setting is beach, a mountain top, or hanging from a ZipLine 100 feet above the floor of the rainforest, a destination wedding in Costa Rica will not wedding costa rica wedding planners costa rica wedding planner costa rica disappoint.

This tiny Central American country has more variety of environments and desirable settings to offer than almost anyplace on earth. First there is such a wide range of micro climates such as the Rainforest, dry cool Cloudforest or choose from an oceanfront beach ceremony on not just one coast….but your choice of the waves of the vast and mighty Pacific Ocean or the white sand and turquoise waters of the Caribbean.
Yes, it’s true….one paradise, two oceans.

Many couples seek wild eco-adventure, some are looking for a casual atmosphere and warm weather year-round, some for terrific value in an exotic location…Costa Rica offers them all. The most common thread with most of these couples is to preserve some elements of cultural or religious tradition in their ceremony while still enjoying the exotic scenery, celebrating their raw, adventurous sides and creating one-of-a-kind memories for the whole group that weren’t just popped out of a mold in a factory like many typical weddings.

One very vibrant couple made this dream a reality while creatively combining centuries-old East Indian tradition with a spicy Latin twist.

This was no ordinary East Indian wedding.
The setting was Los Sueños Resort and Marina on the Central Pacific Coast of Costa Rica.

This particular couple has a passion for a tropical environment and the sea so they also wanted a beachfront wedding. The question was…how do they achieve it all…all in one amazing place?

They really had an interesting mix of requirements and a travel planner in the U.S. recommended they consider Los Sueños, just a 2 hour drive from the capital city of San Jose (soon to be a 1 hour drive when the new national highway opens in early 2010)

The family knew they had some challenges ahead with such unique requirements and it would take a very special, dedicated team to pull off all the complicated and specialized details.

They visited the Los Suenos resort, met with the CR Luxury Wedding Coordinator, explained their requests and requirements, and decided they’d found exactly what they wanted.

A Pre-wedding visit to experience the destination, the resort or hotel is highly recommended. Some venues even have a program allowing a one or two night complimentary visit, site tour and planning meeting.

Many hotels and resorts also offer a special bridal package which sometimes might include items like a complimentary cake, flower arrangement, banquet room and even a honeymoon suite at no charge for the bride and groom with a certain number of condominiums or hotel rooms booked for friends and family.

Check with the group sales department, reservations department, concierge or wedding planner for each venue you are considering and ask what offers they may extend and how much value you will receive for your dollars spent. Always consult a professional when preparing for a destination wedding either through the services of an independent planner or an “in-house” wedding coordinator.

Someone with expert knowledge of the location and great relationships with local vendors can help provide every detail and pull it off without even the slightest bump in the process. Well, almost any event planner will tell you; “there are bumps in carrying out any event…but a true professional will identify issues and find a creative solution to remedy the situation quickly where everyone in attendance will see only a hugely successful, joyful event”. The most important thing in almost any wedding planning process is to minimize the stress and maximize the pleasure of the entire experience from the first visit and consideration of the location, through the return home from the honeymoon.

The couple was amazed at how a team in Latin America, who never previously had any contact with East Indian culture, stepped right in, were happy to assist with every unusual detail and never were flustered by even a fleeting thought, of not being able to deliver every wish .

This well-traveled bride, grew up in Costa Rica and still has family in the country so she knows first hand all the wonders that Costa Rica and Latin America have to offer.  She knew this was the perfect place to bond their relationship and blend the two, vastly different cultures she calls her own.

Once the plans were made they flew from their home in Boston and after a few days in the city it was time to head west toward the Pacific coast to Los Sueños to begin the elaborate 3 day celebration.

The group arrived at Los Suenos Resort, checked in with the CR Luxury Diamond Concierge Team and the family met with their personal “in-house” wedding coordinator who immediately put them at ease ahd had every detail covered. Next stop….AAAAhhhhhhhh!

The bride said“ Once everyone arrived and checked into their luxury condominiums, everyone was so relaxed…..I think this set a great mood for the entire trip right away.”

It was November 26th, the day before Thanksgiving family did not want to miss that tradition either.  The CR Luxury Concierge ordered a full Thanksgiving Dinner that was delivered to the family at their condominium.

This was another great example of the blending of cultures…An American Celebration, enjoyed by an East Indian family across the street from the rainforest, in Costa Rica! This just goes to show what a warm welcome can be found for all cultures in this little Latin American paradise!

The bride also tells us that the luxury condominiums were “such a great decision”. They all enjoyed a beautiful, spacious home that allowed everyone to be comfortable and gather together several times and enjoy each other’s company as a family and as a group.  She also told us that they were impressed at how the units are so well kept. She said that the time shared and closeness would not have been possible if they were all staying in a luxury hotel.

Arrangements were made for the first ceremonial events…the ladies participated in a ritual called Mehndi and they flew in a special Henna artist from Toronto for the event while the family men gathered for drinks at sunset and enjoyed a memorable time.

The next event called Sangeet, began almost immediately afterward…poolside at the private, Los Sueños Beach Club.
Just another example of blending of the scenery of this Latin American paradise and rich East Indian culture.
The Sangeet event began with drinks and appetizers, being served.
While the guests were sipping and dining, there were dance and musical performances, the Newlywed Game and an open mic for speeches from friends.

Then came the wedding day and it was spectacular right from the start!

In a more typical setting the family and guests of the groom would proceed together fully costumed and decorated to the home of the bride for the wedding ceremony. For this creative couple, there was an exciting twist!

With the groom’s dressed in formal East Indian wedding attire, he mounts a horse and the group of family and guests begin the colorful procession, called Baraat winding through the Los Sueños resort toward the Beach Club for Milni where the bride’s family greets the groom’s for the ritual exchange of garlands.

The wedding couple were married on a stage with floral alter specially designed and built right here in Costa Rica of wood with a steel bowl for a special fire just for this particular ceremony.

A tented beachfront reception, decorated in linens and ribbon of white, gold and green followed the ceremony. Drinks and appetizers were served as well as a fantastic, authentic dinner catered by the family’s favorite restaurant East Indian restaurant from San Jose.

This lovely bride commented that every task and request, no matter how unique, strange or unconventional, from a horse for the groom’s procession to a specially built stage and alter was possible due to the “can do” attitude of the CR Luxury Diamond Concierge team.

The beach, rainforest covered mountains, outdoor venues, spacious luxury accommodations and the oceanfront views allowed this modern, young couple to create a very personalized, unique series of events which blended their rich East Indianheritage with their love for the beach and the tropics for a spicy Latin twist!

This was an example of just one couple’s unique creative dream wedding.

Never let your wedding dreams have limits…reach for the sky…right here in Costa Rica!

See what bride and groom had to say.

Los Sueños Resort and Marina was the perfect setting for this amazing 4 DAY WEDDING CELEBRATION!

The list of almost 250 guests began to arrive at the Los Sueños, Costa Rica Resort on Wednesday, November 11^th from countries around the globe. The bride, Katharina Valentiner (born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) whose mother is from Germany and the father of the bride from Venezuela made up only the beginning of this truly international event.

Immediate family members include multinational corporate moguls in both the Pharmaceutical and Oil Industries.

The bride Katharina and the groom, Michael Merlob (also born in the United States) currently live in Los Angeles, California. Katharina works as a middle school teacher and Michael works in the entertainment industry.

The list of celebratory events was sparked by a cocktail and appetizer reception on Thursday evening at the lovely Terrace Lounge atop the warmly lit Los Sueños Marina Village.

Friday morning was a day for sporting challenges and exciting adventures!

Immediate family and closest guests participated in a golf tournament at Los Sueños’s famed La Iguana Championship Golf Course followed by awards ceremony and lunch at the 19^th Hole.

The remaining wedding guests chose between an array of pure Costa Rican activities. Some guests headed out for a beach & jungle nature tour only one hour south at Manuel Antonio National Park

Some daredevils took to a nearby river for the rush of Whitewater Rafting while others headed just 10 minutes away to Herradura and experienced the thrill of climbing high into the canopy of the Costa Rican Rainforest for exhilaration of high-flying, tree to tree adventure on the Zip Lines!

After a brief rest it was time for a bit of tradition and elegance to begin.

The Friday evening sunset was observed by guests under a tented dining room decorated with fresh tropical leaves and white orchids in the gardens at the Marriott Los Sueños. On the lighted stage, a traditional German performance, the Polteraban, was performed. Guests also enjoyed cocktails, appetizers, dinner and dancing to conclude the evening.

On Saturday most guests enjoyed rest and relaxation at the exclusive, private Los Sueños Beach Club. Some simply enjoyed the comfort of their luxury condominium.

As the bride’s maids and wedding party were busy preparing the bride, the Diamond Concierge Team from Costa Rica Luxury Rentals (who planned and produced all of the events) was hard at work coordinating the set up of the Beach Club location along with the Los Sueños Marriott catering crew.

The bride and groom were joined by their nearly 250 guests for a tented ceremony officiated by Attorney/Notary Public, Marcelo Galli, who has performed many weddings in Costa Rica including some for celebrity couples tying the knot including Grammy-winning recording artist, Pink.

Music played a role in many elements of the big day.

Several musical groups were flown in for the festivities. 3 Venezuelan bands, including 2 Big Bands, a Calypso band who opened the ceremony and a Caribbean band who helped introduce the new Mr and Mrs. Merlob.

Of course, cocktails and appetizers were served beachside, while

well-wishers and wedding party mingled as the sun set over Herradura Bay.

The lavish reception was held in the grand Herradura Ballroom of the Marriott Los Sueños. The room was draped in elegance in white and muted natural hues, sported a raised stage set up with lights and sound and a very trendy, all white Martini Lounge flanked the opposite side of the stage.

Big band filled the air both indoors and out.

The candle light and old world brick of Patio Almendros was a more casual atmosphere for guests to gather for an after dinner drink and to enjoy the music and a freshly hand-rolled cigar.

This selective couple and their nearly 250 guests chose the most desirable location available in the region to enjoy every moment of this special celebration .

The Costa Rica Luxury, Diamond Concierge Staff planned and produced the entire 4 day schedule of events. They accounted for every detail of the first class luxury experience for this Costa Rica event at a cost much lower than you may expect.

Sunday was a day for some relaxation and reflection.

A day of true, “Pura Vida”.

Bridal party and guests alike wrapped up a wonderful celebration filled with a rare combination of excitement, adventure, elegance and natural beauty that may only be found here in this unique, Costa Rica resort destination.

Enjoy what the father of the bride said about the wedding

Have you been daydreaming about a sunset beach wedding ever since your first kiss? Or maybe swinging through the rainforest trees or climbing an active volcano with your husband-to-be is more your style. Whether you’re all about the romance and beauty or the thrill of adventure, Costa Rica offers everything you need for the perfect destination wedding.

Boasting over 800 miles of pristine coastline, Costa Rica’s beaches are untouched in their natural state, surrounded by the country’s most stunning landscapes. With mountain ranges, active volcanoes, cliffs, waterfalls, and lush rainforests as your backdrop, we can arrange for your ceremony to take place nearly anywhere—on the sand with the sounds of waves lapping at your feet, floating on the waters in a quaint fishing boat or opulent yacht, or even beneath the warm tropical waters, with your scuba gear and flippers intact.

Costa Rica’s myriad of outdoor activities also make a truly unique setting for saying your vows. Stop halfway up a lava-spewing volcano to say your “I do’s,” or take a zipline 100-feet above the trees into the arms of your loved one.

Costa Rica is one of the greenest countries in the world and prides itself on its ecotourism opportunities. Rich, green vegetation, brightly colored flowers, and lively birds and monkeys inhabit the nation’s protected parks and make for an ideal back-to-nature locale for your special day.

The best part is that Costa Rica Luxury Rentals & Tours will take care of all the details of your wedding day, both big and small, for you. We want to make your day as memorable as possible for you and your guests. We’ll take the stress of planning away, customizing the day’s activities, coordinating the caterer, florist, photographer, transportation, accommodations, and much more. We can even arrange personalized events for your bridal party and groomsmen. On the premises, we can provide full health and beauty indulgences for the ladies at our private spa, including customized beach yoga classes to reinvigorate the body and awaken the spirit. The men can spend a day golfing on our championship 18-hole course, La Iguana, topped off with a gourmet meal at one of our sophisticated restaurants and night of fun in the casino.

Most importantly, we want to ensure that your trip to Costa Rica is an experience, not just a one-day event. The special touches for the bride and groom will not be forgotten before or after the wedding day. You can spend your honeymoon in our 5-star accommodations in Los Sueños, on the central Pacific coast of Costa Rica. Our condominium rentals include maid service, private jacuzzi and landscaped pool areas, and global dining choices, so you can completely unwind after your big day.

You’ll come away with photos and memories for a lifetime to come, and even your guests will never forget your unique wedding day. You’ll all be left dreaming of Costa Rica for your next big event or just for the chance to relax again in our stunning tropical surroundings.

Looking for a truly exotic location for a truly memorable wedding?

Why not try Costa Rica?

Located in the heart of the Central Pacific Coast, Costa Rica Luxury Rentals provides an ideal setting for your special event. You can choose from a lush tropical rainforest, a secluded beach, or the lavish amenities of the Los Sueños Marina and Golf resort as the backdrop for your ceremony.

Parties and outings for the wedding party before and after the event can include deep sea fishing, golf outings, spa trips, rain forest tours – there are over 65 special events or tours offered by Costa Rica Luxury Rentals.
A Diamond Concierge is available to help you plan every step of your wedding, removing the stress most couples experience when trying to make sure things come together just right. Your concierge will help you with everything from choosing just the perfect location, to planning the rehearsal dinner, to obtaining all the proper licenses and documents to make sure no detail is left unhandled.

While staying as our guest, you will be close to two beautiful national parks as well as some of the most spectacular coastline on the Pacific Ocean. Our properties are lavishly landscaped, with pools and spas for relaxing before and after your big event. A round of golf could be just the ticket for removing wedding day jitters, and bonding with your new family members at the same time.

Another advantage of a Costa Rican wedding through Costa Rica Luxury Rentals is that combining your wedding and honeymoon becomes easy – your wedding will already be held at one of the world’s most scenic honeymoon locations.

For a truly memorable honeymoon, why not plan a Tortuga Island tour, and then book our four day Adrenaline Rush package? This package includes accommodations and plans for a one day extreme adventure tour, a golf cart, a half day adventure tour, and full airport transfers.

Our Romance in the Costa Rica Rain Forest package is perfect for newlyweds, and includes a couples massage, a bottle of champagne, a chocolate covered strawberry basket, a Tortuga Island tour, sunset cocktails, a golf cart, a half day Costa Rica tour, seven nights accommodations and full airport transfers.

Whatever package you choose, your Costa Rican wedding is sure to be magical, exotic, and truly unique. What a great way to start your lives together!