Destination wedding at Dreams Las Mareas – an Honest Review from Aaron and Carina

Destination Wedding Details

The Couple

Aaron and Carina met in Colorado when he was traveling for business and happened to stay at the hotel Carina worked at. Aaron followed Carina to Arizona, shortly after she moved there. Aaron proposed on a special birthday trip of his to Niagra Falls. The couple knew they wanted their destination wedding in Costa Rica, along the Pacific side.

The Planning

The couple based their decision solely off the advice of their Destify agent, Jessica, and together they selected the Dreams Las Mareas Resort. It sounded like the perfect fit for both adults and families that had kids. Working with Jessica was easy, and the couple appreciated the app and how it allowed them to see the number of guests attending and when they were checking in. Carina said, “Working with Destify was a breeze, puns intended!”

Although communication was sometimes slow with the Dreams’ wedding department, the couple agreed they had the planning down to a science. The couple planned to keep things simple and elegant for the ceremony, with beautiful flowers that helped to frame the beauty of their location. Once on-site they had everything ready to go, and Carina didn’t have to lift a finger on her wedding day.

The Wedding

The resort ended up being the perfect choice for the adventurous couple. On the first day, Carina attended the yoga on the beach activity and was enthralled by the butterflies flying around the treetops. The drinks and food were top-notch, and at night there were fire dancers performing to great music. The night before their wedding, they held a welcome dinner, and everyone was thoroughly impressed with the food and service. Even Aaron who is a chef and several of his friends from the culinary world. The most impressive part may have been when the food all came out at the exact same time, despite everyone ordering from separate menus, and it was cooked perfectly.

In the morning on the day of, Carina and her bridal party got ready in an extra room provided by the resort, and they ordered champagne to enjoy during the preparations. The ceremony was held at the resort’s wedding gazebo, at 5pm, in the pool complex close to the beach. The couple didn’t mind that the venue was only semi-private, as onlookers congratulated them and cheered for the beautiful ceremony. There was a cocktail hour after the procession, featuring a live jazz trio who kept guests entertained while the couple took sunset photos.

The couple held their reception at the Seaside Terrace, overlooking the gazebo and the beach. The wedding department knocked it out of the park with the decor, and the food was delicious. The couple said, “It was a gorgeous setting and we got to watch the sunset over Playa de Jobo”. The couple loved their Tres Leches wedding cake and had it boxed up so they could enjoy the rest of it over the next 3 days.

Looking Back

As a special surprise, the wedding coordinator even arranged for a cake and gift to be brought to Carina’s niece during the ceremony, who happened to be sharing her birthday with the day of the wedding. It proved to be one of the standout moments of the wedding. The couples’ advice is to pack extra bug spray if you visit Costa Rica during the rainy season. Also, ask for a tour of wedding venues, so that you can see all of the options once you’re on-site. They also recommended downloading Whatsapp so you can conveniently talk to guests and coordinators all in one place.

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💖 How did Destify help you choose the perfect destination and resort for your wedding?

💖 What was your favorite wedding moment with your spouse?

💖 Looking back, what would you say to couples considering a destination wedding with Destify?

💖 How was your ceremony, and did you have a reception? Where was your reception?

💖 What did you love most about getting married at your resort?

💖 How did the amenities at your resort make your wedding week special?

💖 What features of your resort made your ceremony or reception memorable?

💖 How did you feel about planning a destination wedding at first, and in what ways did our team help simplify the process and bring your vision to life?

💖 Where did you purchase your wedding dress or attire from?

Date

Friday July 19, 2019

Venue

Wedding Package

Dreams Ultimate

Cost

$6700

Wedding experience and advice

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How was the experience for your guests, and what did they enjoy most about the wedding and destination?

Do you have any advice for future couples?

The entire day I kept having the reaction of, oh wow, that was beautifully done!

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Pamper yourself at the Dreams Las Mareas all-inclusive resort, as you lounge on the palm-studded El Jobo beach or soak up the sun from your private and fully-furnished balcony.
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  • venue iconVenues: 10
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Package Costs: $1,649$13,249

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