Costa Verde

PURO AMOR - Wedding Stories

Adri Mendez

Grace Loves Lace

t was the beginning of 2014, when Ricky and Hana met at Watermans' Volcom Premier of "True to This". One of Hana's bridesmaids, Gabby, had known Ricky since high school and she introduced them to each other.   Seconds after meeting, Ricky fumbled and knocked a drink off the counter, soaking Hana's shoes. But, they laughed it off, and Ricky chatted up Hana and her friends for the rest of the night.   The next day, Ricky asked Hana's girlfriends to lunch with him where he charmed them with his jokes. The girls came back from lunch that day to tell Hana just how cute and funny he was, and how perfect they would be together. A couple of hours later, Ricky reached out to Hana and asked her on their first date.   On their first date, Ricky decided to show Hana his hometown. He took her to Royal Palms Beach before dinner at The San Pedro Brewing Company where he found the way to her heart... Gaffey Fries. It was love at first bite, and all these years later, they're still #truetothis.

Hana + Ricky | Quepos, Puntarenas ,Costa Rica | Costa Verde

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Casual weddings are most often a style used in backyard weddings, but we also see it at beach or tented weddings. For the attire, brides may want to wear a tea-length dress or jumpsuit. Grooms should stick to lighter shades, like tan, and toss the jacket.

Consider serving drinks prior to the ceremony to get your guests in a party mood!

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A casual wedding is playful, fun and great for weddings with a smaller guest list. The ceremony is often outdoors or hosted in a backyard and we love the thought of using benches for the seating to really keeps the formality to a minimum. String lights are a must!

With a more informal celebration, you can really get creative with the menu and play with your décor. There's no need for china or chargers at a casual reception so have fun with the place settings, like a patterned or textured placemat. As for food, comfort food is a no-brainer. Try an elevated version like mini chicken and waffles or shooters of tomato soup with tiny grilled cheese bites on the side. We encourage you to consider family-style dining as opposed to a formal plated dinner.

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Costa Verde is a luxurious hotel and wedding venue tucked away into the lush hills of Quepos, Puntarenas in Costa Rica. The property is a perfect blend of secluded jungle views and pristine beaches. The hotel boasts 70 rooms with various ocean and jungle views to choose from. The unique aspect of Costa Verde is the various locations they have for weddings on their property. The venue offers weddings on the edge of the jungle, with a stunning view of the ocean, or right on the beach itself. The beach offers privacy and seclusion as it is part of Costa Verde's expansive 3.5-acre property, perfect for a quiet and intimate wedding ceremony. Costa Verde offers a wedding package that includes catering, decorations, and planning services. Their team of planners and caterers can help design the best possible wedding ceremony, all while incorporating the natural beauty of Costa Rica's surrounding forest and beaches. Overall, Costa Verde offers a stunning wedding venue for couples seeking a tropical paradise. The views, unique locations for weddings, and exceptional planning services make it the perfect destination to exchange your vows.

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Casa Fantastica is a stunning hotel and wedding venue located in Quepos, Puntarenas, Costa Rica. This tropical paradise is nestled in the heart of the lush rainforest, offering breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean and the Manuel Antonio coastline. This luxurious property features ten bedrooms, a spacious living room with high ceilings, and a well-equipped kitchen. The hotel is surrounded by beautifully landscaped gardens, an infinity pool, and plenty of outdoor living spaces that guests can use for relaxation and entertainment. What makes Casa Fantastica an excellent wedding venue is its picturesque location and world-class amenities. With an experienced in-house team, you can expect top-notch services that cater to every aspect of your wedding ceremony and reception. Their team can help you plan your dream wedding, from arranging local vendors to coordinating logistics, all within your budget. From intimate beachfront ceremonies to grand receptions, you can choose from a variety of venue options that include the garden area, outdoor deck, and the pool terrace. The Casa Fantastica team can also provide custom catering and bar services to make your special day more delicious and memorable. Overall, Casa Fantastica offers a perfect blend of natural beauty, luxury, privacy, and impeccable service, making it an exceptional wedding venue in Costa Rica.

Casa Fantastica

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Minimum 4 night Stay, includes Fully Staffed stay, up to 24 Adults! (Gourmet Breakfast Included, Bartender, Concierge & Daily Housekeeping!) THE VILLA The Conde Nast Awarded 10 Bedroom Villa is a gated estate on 2.5 acres of rainforest offers a stunning one hundred and eighty-degree ocean panorama and a golden-sand beach is virtually footsteps away. Perfect for Families, Retreats & Private Weddings, Your concierge and his staff tends to every detail to ensure a memorable stay. Punto de Vista is the Only large Luxury Villa to the Beach in Manuel Antonio and with our new Private 6 Person, Polaris Ranger buggy getting to the Beach in less than 2 minutes is a breeze! The uniquely designed, perfectly sited Ocean View villa is nestled into the lush jungle teaming with monkeys, sloths, and tropical birds. The multi-level complex with its own elevator is comprised of both the MAIN VILLA A mansion of steel, glass and natural rock as well as a meticulously crafted ENTRY COTTAGE on our multi-acre rain-forest estate. AMENITIES INCLUDED IN OUR RATES •Included at the Villa is our Pre-Arrival Concierge who will attend to your every vacation need, from the details of transportation and provisioning to the chef services and don't forget the In-home spa services •Our amazing onsite concierge Olivier can set you up with last-minute dining or spa reservations on or off premises as well a vast array of Tropical adventures on the ocean or on land! •Access to our 'Beach Buggy' service, have the concierge use our new private 6 passenger Polaris Ranger, in an incredible 2-minute ride through the verdant forest and to Manuel Antonio's golden sand beach seeing Toucans, Monkeys, Sloths, Iguanas and other wildlife along the way. • Wake up to a panoramic Ocean View without having to worry about a thing. A gourmet Tico Breakfast is made with Love from our onsite breakfast cook. Try various classic Costa Rican & US Breakfast items to the best view in town! *Don't forget the Champagne Mimosas served every day! VILLA DETAILS We feature 10 boutique-style bedrooms all with their own uniquely tiled entrances in Italian Bisazza tile as well as their own private baths with locally produced organic bath products and rain showers. Villa amenities include a ballroom-disco off of the pool terrace and main level bar, a covered dining terrace and bar with sweeping views as well as an open-air roof deck w/ bar and jacuzzi that's perfect for below-the-stars dining. It's also an outdoor movie theater! The Essence In short, the villa captures the essence of your own home by the sea with the event-sized social spaces, infrastructure and impeccable service of a small luxury boutique hotel. A daily chef prepared breakfast is also included and chefs can be arranged for exquisite lunches and dinners as desired and the butler and his staff see to it that his guests are impeccably attended. Included Included: Bi-Lingual Villa Manager/Concierge, Chef prepared Gourmet 'Tico' Breakfast including Champagne Mimosas, Twice Daily Maid/Turndown service, on-site Maintenance and Security. Additional Accolades Punto de Vista was recently awarded BEST PROPERTY as well as BEST ARCHITECTURE in Costa Rica and Won BEST PROPERTY AMERICASl by the Google/Bloomberg Television International Property Awards Villa Punto de Vista has been featured in the following: -Exceptional Properties by Robb Report (Escapes) -Haute Living (Luxury and lifestyle magazine – International) -Destination Weddings & Honey Moons (Featured in August 2012) -Southbay Magazine (Luxury Lifestyle magazine - L.A.) -American Way Magazine (American Airlines flight magazine – International) WHY VILLA PUNTO DE VISTA IS THE RIGHT CHOICE FOR YOU! 1.)SIZE - 10 EN-SUITE BEDROOMS - No other Villa has the size of Villa Punto de Vista. Share your Celebrations with up to 24 of your closest families and friends. Focus on what's important. (With Partner villas nearby we accommodate as many guests within 5 minutes as you need.) 2.)PRIVACY & LOCATION - Don't share your personal celebration, Family Reunion or Retreat with others, make it yours, make it memorable in the jaw dropping are of Manuel Antonio Bay, National Park, and several beaches! Incredible Flora & Fauna is a biological oasis where you can see 3 types of Monkeys, Sloths, Toucans, Parrots, Kinkajous, 3.) NOT LOOKING FOR A COOKIE CUTTER OPTION you can find anywhere? Focus on having a genuine experience. Not looking for a cookie cutter hotel you can find anywhere, Looking for something Unique & Memorable. Experience the truly unique Design elements and Breathtaking Locating as your own piece of paradise with you own private staff.

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Hana and Ricky

in Quepos, Puntarenas, Costa Rica

Videographer: PURO AMOR - Wedding Stories

Venue: Costa Verde

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