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Angeli & Eric had an intimate wedding of close friends and family at Villa Diosa del Mar — a charming beachfront estate in Playa Junquillal. The little bungalows that we had our appointments in are so charming and provided a great backdrop for our “getting ready” photos. //player.vimeo.com/video/90921022 Gorgeous wedding highlights video from Jonathan Yonkers….

Congratulations to Mary & Serban on their beautiful, love-filled celebration! Mary had a gorgeous, vintage style theme — simple make-up, fabulous dress by Beholden (Anthropologie’s wedding line) and completed with a birdcage veil. We’re always gone by the time the celebration starts, but once again, Jonathan Yonkers’ video captures the entire celebration and made me feel…

Here’s a few super soft, natural make-up inspiration photos.   Perfect for a tropical beach wedding here in Costa Rica!

We met with Adriana ahead of time for her hair and make-up trial and from the very start, it was obvious that this wedding was going to be beautiful, romantic and stylish.  Adriana is Costa Rican but met Eric in New York, where they were both living.  They decided to have their nuptials here in…

Congratulations to Mary & Tom on their romantic elopement at Capitan Suizo in Tamarindo.  Despite the dark thundering clouds that were threatening to roll in right at wedding time, they had a beautiful, intimate ceremony — no rain! Photography:  Sylvia Guardia Wedding Planner:  Pura Vida Weddings

Catherine’s classic styled wedding.  Beautifully photographed by Toh Gouttenoire.   Thanks to Caroline for the following review:  “Thanks for everything, all of the girls were so happy with their hair and makeup, and I received countless compliments all night (and now with photos after).  I’d love to encourage other brides to use you guys.  Can’t say thanks enough.”

//player.vimeo.com/video/86366262 Courtney and Ryan Highlights video from jonathan yonkers on Vimeo.

After a few months of exchanging inspiration photos with Loren, it was great to finally meet her in person when she and Evan arrived in Tamarindo.  She had a trial session at the Diria a few days before the wedding so when the big day rolled around, we already knew she was going to be…