from Hotel Vista Pacifico, Jaco, Costa RicaA couple from Nova Scotia, Canada booked to stay with us in October 2006 and in the weeks leading up to their arrival decided to secretly get married at our hotel while on their two week Costa Rican Vacation.
When they wrote to ask us for help with wedding arrangements we spoke to our English speaking lawyer Rodolfo who was then put in touch with them directly to discuss their up coming wedding (in Costa Rica, lawyers can perform civil marriage ceremonies). Copies of their documents were sent to the lawyer and the papers for the wedding were arranged by him here.
The bride and groom brought their special wedding clothes and the rings with them from Canada and we helped them arrange for the champagne, flowers, music and cake for their wedding.
The evening wedding ("boda" in Spanish) was attended by the wedding couple, Evelyn and Rick, and as witnesses Jan and Greg (owners of Vista Pacifico Hotel), the lawyer, Rodolfo, and his wife Isabella, as well as our neighbour, "Dona" Cecilia.. Given the intimate little group, the ceremony was held in the Hotel's Rancho, lit by candles and decorated with flowers and rose petals. The effect was quite beautiful.
Unlike other weddings, the entire ceremony was conducted with the Bride and Groom and Witnesses seated at tables with classical music playing in the background. Rodolfo gave his best wishes and greetings and after pronouncing the legal part of the ceremony in English asked Jan and Greg to each read a passage from "The Profit" written by Lebanese writer Kahil Gibran. The bride & groom knew the passage and were very pleased with Rodolfo's choice of reading.
Documents were signed, the rings were exchanged and the lovely couple were married. We toasted with champagne and enjoyed the delicious cake decorated with rose petals.
Destination Wedding
