Lots of Questions!

[Jocy]

Hi Ladies,

Me and my fiance are hoping to get married in Costa Rica in January 2010.

Does anyone know anything about hosting weddings at the following resorts?

Hotel Punta Islita
Cala Luna Boutique Hotel & Villas
Hotel Paradisus Playa Conchal

I also have a question regarding hosting a reception in an all inclusive resort...is it extra for the meals? Is it different food served for the wedding reception than on a normal evening?

Is it necessary to have a wedding planner when you are planning a DW?
Do planners charge a % of total cost of a set fee??

I am SO overwhelmed right now by all of this!

Jocy

[Davematthews16]

Sorry I cannot answer your questions Do you have a WC to help you out? That's an EXCELLENT place to start!!!

[Alyssa]

Originally Posted by Jocy

Hi Ladies,

Me and my fiance are hoping to get married in Costa Rica in January 2010.

Does anyone know anything about hosting weddings at the following resorts?

Hotel Punta Islita
Cala Luna Boutique Hotel & Villas
Hotel Paradisus Playa Conchal

I also have a question regarding hosting a reception in an all inclusive resort...is it extra for the meals? Is it different food served for the wedding reception than on a normal evening?

Is it necessary to have a wedding planner when you are planning a DW?
Do planners charge a % of total cost of a set fee??

I am SO overwhelmed right now by all of this!

Jocy

Hey Jocy!! Welcome to the forum!

FI and I went on a 2 week trip to C.R. a couple of years ago and spent 1 of those weeks at Punta Islita - seriously - it is one of the BEST places i have ever been - we loved it so much we looked at buying property there. ask me any question you have - i think it is an amazing place for an intimate wedding!!!!!

Alyssa

[RichardMay]

Hi Jocy, I am a photographer but have picked up a few things about destination weddings... Let's see what I can answer

Originally Posted by Jocy

Hi Ladies,

Me and my fiance are hoping to get married in Costa Rica in January 2010.

Congratulations! 2010 is a good way off so you should be able to really plan what you want.

Does anyone know anything about hosting weddings at the following resorts?

Hotel Punta Islita
Cala Luna Boutique Hotel & Villas
Hotel Paradisus Playa Conchal

I recently shot a wedding at Cala Luna. They are not right on the beach rather, as required by Costa Rican law, just off it by about 100 yards. There is a little enclave that makes for a really pretty setting in the trees... or you can have the ceremony on the beach itself.

You can see some of my pictures here: Cala Luna at Playa Langosta

I also have a question regarding hosting a reception in an all inclusive resort...is it extra for the meals? Is it different food served for the wedding reception than on a normal evening?

That will depend on the resort, however most places will allow you to chose the menu but may charge for the service.

Is it necessary to have a wedding planner when you are planning a DW?
Do planners charge a % of total cost of a set fee??

It is not necessary to have a wedding planner but sure makes things a whole lot easier. Additionally if you want unique or special decoration the planner will already have a team of vendors that are of a reliable quality and dependable. My favorite weddings have been with wedding planners because the events are well organized, timely and the decoration is always special.

Hope it helps,

[BayBug]

We didn't have a wedding coordinator. It is helpful though to have someone help you out. The day can be very hectic, otherwise we did everything on our own.

[elizamaria]

Hello Jocy,

I am considering Costa Rica myself, and saw that you were thinking about the Cala Luna boutique hotel.
I stayed there last summer and the it was amazing!
Nice rooms, staff, location-out of everywhere we stayed it was our favorite!There is a lot to do in Tamarindo also.
I don't know about the other places, but I loved Costa Rica and I think it would be a perfect place for a wedding!

Good luck-
Eliza