Shannon & Willie fell in love during their first trip here to Costa Rica so naturally, this is where they decided to tie the knot. We had met for a trial session a few days prior to the wedding, so on wedding day, we were all set to make Ms. Shannon the most beautiful her! [...]
I met with Helen the day before the wedding for a trial session, which I love doing because it gives the bride and I relaxed time to try on her look and work out any kinks ahead of the rushed wedding day prep session. Helen and Alex had a pre-wedding photo shoot scheduled right after our [...]
After having worked with Katja in her capacity as an event coordinator for Four Winds Weddings, it was a pleasure to have her ask me to do the make-up for her and William's nuptials. You'd never know it by looking at the photos, but as we were finishing up, the biggest, darkest, loudest thundering clouds I've seen [...]
Noelle, a stunning natural beauty, opted for soft make-up that enhanced "her" make-up. Another bride who let me know the make-up didn't budge even after hopping in the pool! No racoon eyes - yay!! Wedding Planner: FourNineTeen Weddings Hair: Victoria Alfaro This wedding was featured on the Brides Without Borders and La Bride website.
The time I spent with Jenna and her family getting everyone ready was a beautiful day for me. There's no way a person could spend 7 hours in a room full of so much love and not walk away feeling all warm fuzzy inside! With Frank Sinatra and other nostalgic tunes from the 40's and 50's playing [...]
Just finished up my last wedding of the 2015 season. This season has been such a blessing as I've seen my business grow leaps and bounds and have received so much wonderful feedback from my lovely brides! It was my best season yet in Costa Rica, working with 58 wonderful brides! After a whirlwind 8 months, [...]
I'm not one to pimp products all that often, however, I recently got a chance to try a new foundation and it was so remarkable that I've gotta' share this. Dior Airflash Spray Foundation I normally use a combination of Bare Minerals, Benefit or whatever my client may bring that she loves to use. The [...]
Congratulations to Sarah and Bryan who planned their intimate wedding at a lovely private home in Tamarindo. Photographer: Sylvia Guardia, as always, captured these lovely photos of the two of them.
A beautiful, intimate wedding at the Diria Hotel in Tamarindo Beach. Photography: Toh Gouttenoire
We had a wonderful time with Carly and her closest friends and family. Carly's style was natural, beachy make-up with soft boho beach hair. Gorgeous.Photography; Costa VidaPlanner: Four Winds Weddings
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.Photography: Christina Craft [...]
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 [...]
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