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Destination wedding at Hotel Riu Guanacaste

Elisabeth and Darren’s Wedding

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Guanacaste, Costa Rica
Saturday December 7, 2024

Resort

Hotel Riu Guanacaste

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wedding venue

Beach

Wedding Package

Indulgence

Cost

$18,000

Ceremony Venue

Beach

Reception Venue

Hotel Riu Guanacaste

Wedding Package?

Indulgence

Cost of wedding package? Did you add any upgrades?

$18,000 after upgrades.

What was it like working with the wedding coordinator?

Easy! Communicative.

What was it like working with Destify?

Simple and efficient

Your favorite wedding moment with your spouse?

Being together at the altar, holding each others hands and promising our love forever.

What surprised you the most about the resort or venue?

How beautiful and well setup everything was.

Your favorite experience at the wedding?

Dancing!

An Honest Review

From Elisabeth and Darren

Cost of Wedding Package? Did you add any upgrades?

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?

Resort

Hotel Riu Guanacaste

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wedding venue

Beach

Wedding Package

Indulgence

Cost

$18,000

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Wedding Experience & Advice

What was your favorite experience at the wedding?

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?

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— Elisabeth and Darren

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