Was so much fun to work with so many talented people on a styled photo shoot at one of my favorite beaches here in Costa Rica, Playa Danta. The shoot was recently featured on the wedding blog Wedding Sparrow. Photography: Brandi Smyth | Coordinator: Barbara Boutin | Florist & Stylist: Events Artisans | Hair: Victoria Alfaro
In October, I participated in a styled wedding photo shoot organized by the talented wedding planner Kirsten of Four Winds Weddings and her husband Jonathan of Costa Vida Photography. The shoot took place at a breath-taking location named El Chante (Costa Rican slang for "the house") nestled up in the hills overlooking the Tamarindo bay and estuary. This time of year the [...]
A beautiful Costa Rican bride on a beautiful beach in Costa Rica. Ximena simply glowed from the inside out. Hair Styling: Victoria Alfaro Wedding Planner: FourNineteen Weddings Photographer: Sylvia Guardia
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 [...]
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.
Julia is a classic beauty! With her a-m-a-z-i-n-g vintage themed gown, naturally elegant make-up and bright red lipstick, she was nothing short of a knock-out!! Surrounded by her mom and her friends (who seriously should have had a stand-up comic routine) I had a great time getting these ladies ready! Planning by: Four Winds Weddings [...]
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, [...]
Congratulations to Valerie and Jeremy who tied the knot at the Mangroove Hotel in the Papagayo Pennisula. Wedding Planner: FourNineTeen Weddings Hair: Victoria Alfaro Photography: A Brit & A Blonde
Sometimes less is more. Rachel & Justin's small wedding at Casa Cook in Tamarindo Beach was a very intimate affair, with lots of smiles and laughing. Rachel is a natural beauty who normally wears minimal make-up. Her vintage style gown went perfectly with the natural make-up she chose, accentuating her great skin and beautiful eyes. Wedding [...]
One of the great perks of my job is that I get to travel all over this gorgeous country and call it "work". Most of the weddings I do are at the beach, so when I got the reservation to do Allison's make-up up near Volcan Poas, I was more than excited because this is [...]
I absolutely loved the location that Liza and Jairo chose for their special day. A restaurant named La Luna on the lovely beach Playa Pelada right outside Nosara. Kirsten from Four Winds Weddings did an amazing job of transforming this location into a dream wedding site (check out her pix on her blog)-- all of which [...]
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