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Real Weddings - Danielle and Jeff, Photos by The fabulous Otto Schulze

This is one of those times when making a decision is not my forte!!  These photos of Danielle and Jeff's gorgeous wedding are too fantastic not to share as many as I could! So Prepare yourself for a very large posting. I had previously worked with Otto Schulze  (One of the Photographers who is the genius behind the lens of this art you will see below) last summer in Colorado. I was so blown away by his talent, I knew he would create magic in Costa Rica, and as you will see, he did just that.

Danielle and Jeff our gorgeous bride and groom are fellow Coloradoans, now recently relocated Californians. We got to meet in person in the mile high city to plan their big day, which was great. Then they headed to the tropics and my wonderful mid pacific manager and planner Karen Ogden executed a stunning wedding for them. They were married at the beautiful Los Suenos Beach Club in Playa Herradura, Costa Rica. The bride was a vision captured so flawlessly by the photographer (not a hard task, as she is a gorgeous woman)  The bouquet was hand tied with fabric selected by the bride and the flowers were a mix of white cala's and fuchsia dendrodiums, which were the perfect contrast to her brilliant ruffled wedding gown.  The bridesmaid held single orchids showcasing the elegance of the event that welcomed 80 guests from all over the world.

The tropical palm arch made up of two bamboo bases with palms coming out and tied together at the top. The flowers adorning the arch were Monstera leaves, haliconia, along with phalenopsis and dendrodium orchids.  

The bride walked down an aisle lined with coconuts and more Monstera leaves  The fans on the chairs cooled the already totally cool guests!  

Loose orchids and candles sparkled in the light of the tiki torches as everyone enjoyed a specialty cocktail.  At dinner, the guests were seated at round tables with trio centerpieces of submerged white Phalenopsis, green and fuscia dendrodium orchids with floating candles.  At the entry to the reception were the fun escort cards of mustaches in cylindrical vases full of sand for each guest to have fun with. At the head table were Wayfarer sunglasses for all the wedding party.  These fun props added a lot of humor to the event and showed the true playfulness of this amazing couple.

The party went on with a festive lit dance floor, and great tunes spun by DJ Jose PM of Costa Rica Weddings DJ's and an awesome group on non stop dancing guests.  Fireworks explode into the Costa Rican night Illuminating the sky and creating a perfect end to a truly beautiful and memorable event. 

Please enjoy these phenomenal gallery-like photographs by the very talented Otto Schulze and Eric Clausen This is the first time they have showcased a joint wedding, where these two remarkably talented men have joined forces to create a masterpiece wedding album- Enjoy!

The Rehersal and Rehearsal dinner at the wonderful http://www.adventurediningcr.com/

 

 

The Wedding Day!

 

 

Best wishes for a lifetime that echoes your fabulous wedding day! We were honored to help bring the dream to life! Aimee, Karen and Isabel
And a huge kudos to Otto and Eric for some of the most stunning photographs I have ever seen.

Real Weddings - Katrika and Quintin - March 2011,Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica

Katrika and Quintin are very simply put, a lovely down to earth couple.  Their style shines through with all the earth tones and elegant choices they made for their perfect day.  

Katrika's gown, beautiful fabric falling in drapes around her, set the tone for the whimsical feeling of the ceremony and reception.  White orchids securing her up-do was soft and elegant against her silhouette.  The beaming couple exchanged vows outside under a canopy lined with streamers of white and green.  A bouquet of white roses and orchids and a splash of greens highlighted the beauty of the bride. 

At the reception, the couple chose a long banquet table decorated with brown linen napkins and smoky green vases which held a few white orchids each.  The earth tones and materials were highlighted beautifully by the white lights crisscrossed over the table.  Hearing the ocean ebb and flow behind them gave this party real life!  As night fell, tiki torches and white paper lanterns brought on the ambiance and the party rocked on.

Take a look at the gorgeous couple and gorgeous light captured by photographer Julie of Comfort Studio.

Thank you , Katrika and Quintin, for choosing Tropical Occasions to coordinate the wedding of your dreams.  We wish you all the best for a spectacular future!

Mark Mead named Conde Nast Traveler's 2011 Villa Rental Specialist

We are so incredibly proud of Mark Mead, CEO of Mead Brown, for being named Conde Nast Traveler’s 2011 Villa Rental Specialist.  Only 44 people are given this distinguished title and Mark is the only person named for Costa Rica. 

With Mead Brown, the discerning traveler to Costa Rica can expect luxurious accommodations, unprecedented personal service and a fabulous value. Conducting our businesses with similar values and integrity is how Tropical Occasions is named Mead Brown’s preferred choice for event planning with a direct link on their site, Mead Brown, to our company’s site, Tropical Occasions, under the News tab!  We are so honored to be set apart by this talented group.

We share all the high quality standards of service and perfection that bring only the best for our clients.  “At Mead Brown, we enjoy working with Tropical Occasions, because of their talent for custom, concept weddings honed with more than 50 events each year.”  That is quite an endorsement coming from such a prestigious group! 

Congratulations Mark!  We look forward to many years of collaboration and beautiful events with Mead Brown!

 

Real Weddings - Emily and Kyle - Tulemar Beach, Manuel Antonio January 14, 2011

Emily and Kyle chose beautiful monochromatic pink color palate with the emphasis on rich fuchsia, often found in Costa Rican sunsets.

Their sunset ceremony took place at Tulemar Beach in Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica this past January.  A whimsical canopy with white organza drapes was tied back with bouquets of lavender &  pink roses as well as a mix of pink and lime green orchids. As the sun set into the horizon, The fuchsia toned sky welcomed Emily andf Kyle into their new lives together as husband and wife.

The reception was on a sandy seaside terrace, over looking the pacific ocean.  A beautifully decorated and lit long banquet table sat all the guests in this intimate celebration  The chair backs were tied in matching hot pink sashes and round paper lanterns hung above the table to set a very romantic, yet playful mood.

Please take a look at pictures of this most colorful event.  Photography by El Velo Photography.  Enjoy!

Emily and Kyle, best wishes to you both on your happily ever after!  Thank you for letting us be a part of your very special event.  

Real Weddings - Cecilia & Tim - Tamarindo, Costa Rica at Villa Marrakesh

Cecilia and Tim are a beautiful couple from Los Angeles, CA.  Their dream of a chic, sophisticated destination wedding was wholly realized in February 2011 at the Villa Marrakesh in Costa Rica. 

The bride was inspired by the extravagant beauty of the Marrakesh's architecture and incredible event space.  The natural setting of the willowy trees and the soft glow of paper lanterns continued the feel of her desired Paris in Spring, but in the tropics wedding.

Black and White was the main color palate, bistro style tables and a long banquet tables with Damask runner adorned with bright sunset colored roses are reminiscent of an elegant parisian cafe.

Complimenting the scenery was the gorgeous Vera Wang wedding gown worn by the bride which was tied softly at the waist with a black satin ribbon and stunning rhinestone appliqué.

The design was enhanced by the thoughtful collaboration between Aimee and Alessandra of Tropical Occasions, the bride and her mother Gilda.  

Catering was provided by local chef Bathsheba and the event was perfectly staged by Aimee Monihan and flawlessy executed by her team leader in Costa Rica, Alessandr and head design consultant Anahi.

Please wrap yourself in the beauty of this Paris meets the tropics wedding with the following pictures provided by the fabulously talented Steven Stanton photography.

 






 

 








Bon chance to our lovely friends, Cecilia and Tim for letting us share in your beautiful day!

 

Real Weddings - Clara and Joey, Villas Caletas Amphitheater, Costa Rica

 

Under an altar of bamboo laced with hanging orchid garlands of lime green, orange, purple, pink and red orchids, Clara and Joey made their promise.  Beautiful cones made from tropical leaves were filled with petals for aisle pillows and were later used to adorn the bride and groom after the nuptials.  

The joyously fragrant orchids and lilies were elegant and bright throughout the venue.  Their eye popping color captured the fun, festive mood of this tropical themed celebration.  The bride's bouquet was luxuriously hand-tied white orchids.  A single Cala lily was handed to the mother of the bride during the ceremony.

Votive candles floated effortlessly in a glass base welcoming the romance into the venue.  Luminaries were aligned the terrace allowing for soft light to offset the brilliant color of the drapes that whimsically hung around the dance floor. Tall cylindrical vases of various heights were filled with limes and lemons in water with floating candles. 

In a creative twist, name place cards doubled as favors for the wedding guests.

The unique, fabulous design was a collaboration between Aimee and Karen of Tropical Occasions and the bride, Clara.  

 

Lighting and DJ were executed by the incredibly talented Stephen Denton of Cabo Luna Event Rentals

Videography was provided by Mario Arroyo.

Enjoy a peek into Clara and Joey's unique wedding with these stunning photos courtesy of Ale Sura.

Thank you again Joey and Clara, we wish you a fabulous filled future as husband and wife. 

Felicidades

Karen, Isabel and Aimee of Tropical Occasions

 

Pretty Little Things, Real Weddings from 2010

The following is a mix of some fun weddings we did this season with some nice color combos and fun details. I feel so bad that we have been so busy I have had so little time to blog the many many great weddings we have been blessed with this year.

So here is a look at a few and I promise to share more eye candy soon....

Photos courtesy of El Velo Photography

Hope you enjoy! 

Aimee

 

Simon & Christina- Married at the Hilton Papagayo

 

Ralinda & David- Bahia del Sol, Playa Potrero

Alexandra & Edmonds - Villa Marrakesh, Playa Langosta

Suejily & Jeff - Villa Caletas, Playa Herradura

Real Weddings Emily & Scott

This was a joyous affair with a beautiful bride and groom, joined by their fun families and friends. All reining from the fabulous southern town of NOLA (New Orleans). I dear say New Orleans people may know how to have a really good time, more than many other states.... We loved working with Y'all and so happy you had a great time in the land of Pura Vida!

 
 













 
 


Thank you again to the wonderful John's family, we hope to see you again in Costa Rica and thank you to the fabulous Julie Comfort of Comfort Studios for your beautiful photos!   

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