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Remote Costa Rica Waterfall Wedding: Sustainable & Romantic Elopement

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Romantic wedding couple by a waterfall during their ceremony

Remote Costa Rica Wedding

Reagan and Nathan are both Americans living in beautiful Nosara, a village in Costa Rica. Nosara is a beachside paradise with beautiful surf spots and less tourism than the neighboring areas. It is known as a yoga center, and  home to the SIBU Sanctuary rescues and rehabilitates animals like coatimundi and the white-faced monkeys. Just north, the beach at Ostional Wildlife Refuge is a nesting site for olive ridley turtles. Just an overall beautiful place. 

From Nosara, Reagan, Nathan and their wedding guests traveled to Rincón de La Vieja. A remote park about 3 hours from Nosara. They had their ceremony by the Las Chorreras waterfall. This remote location was secluded from the rest of the world and gave the feeling of time stopping in its tracks. I don’t know about you, but I’d love to stop time and sit by a waterfall in Costa Rica. 

Scroll down to take in this remote wedding that was orchestrated by Mil Besos. The ultimate Costa Rica Wedding Designers and Full Service Certified Travel Agents. This creative team offers customized travel management and wedding planning services for couples seeking a unique destination wedding in Costa Rica. 

Wedding rings on a carved wooden box floral patternWedding rings on a carved box near a bridal bouquet

Wedding dress on hanger for Mrs Jack against stone wall

Woman in robe smiles holding her sleepy Shih Tzu dogCute Shih Tzu dog looking up at the camera indoors

Beautiful bride with flower crown and tropical bouquet

Groom awaits his bride at a sun dappled outdoor weddingBride and groom holding hands by a tree on wedding day

bus brining guests in to remote Costa Rica wedding

Remote Location

Reagan and Nathan’s love for nature is why they wanted a remote and thoughtfully designed wedding. They selected the perfect venue, a beautiful waterfall within the famous national park of Rincón de La Vieja. The couple really embraced the outdoors, their ceremony overlooked the wonderful waterfalls of the park and their reception site was tucked away in the nearby forest.

Their dream location was so remote that there wasn’t any road to access, only a horse path. So, Mil Besos hired a backhoe to create a vehicle accessible path for the school bus to come and bring the guests in. Talk about full service!

Without an electric source, a generator was brought in to allow for music and twinkling lights. Paper straws and bamboo plates eliminated any use of plastics – making this a no-waste wedding. The furniture was made with local wood by the skilled craftsmen at the Hotel Hacienda Guachipelin. The florist kept the centerpieces very natural with locally grown fruit, mostly foraged and local flowers and LED candles to eliminate waste.

Outdoor wedding setup with decorated oxcart and barBartender preparing craft cocktails on wooden bar top

Elegant wedding bar menu with tropical leaf accents

Two happy women with coconuts smiling brightly together

Fresh coconuts in a rustic wheelbarrow for a tropical party

A serene waterfall cascading into a turquoise pool amidst rocky cliffs

Wedding aisle lined with banana leaves in a natural forest settingLush green banana leaves and palm fronds on soil

Tropical floral arrangement on wooden triangle, wedding decoration

Bride walking down the aisle with her father at a weddingCouple exchanging vows at a romantic outdoor wedding ceremony

Wedding guests seated outdoors in a natural forest setting, waiting

Bride and groom exchanging vows at a beautiful outdoor wedding ceremony

Couple kissing at an outdoor wedding ceremony with floral decorations

Woman kissing a fluffy white dog wearing flower crown on a matBride and groom with their dog at a romantic outdoor wedding ceremony

Couple walking down an aisle in a tropical wedding setting

Newlyweds share coconuts during a tropical wedding celebrationNewlyweds enjoy coconuts at their outdoor wedding celebration

Sustainable Decor

This paradise has a focus on nature and a laid back atmosphere. This couple both shared a love and passion for the environment and it showed throughout their wedding. Decor is an important part of the wedding for most couples, but for Reagan and Nathan, it was not just the look of the decor but also the purpose behind it that was important. This sustainable mindset was a huge reason we loved this couple right from the start.

Two women arranging a decorated table for an outdoor eventTropical boho wedding table decorations with candles and coconuts

Bohemian outdoor table setting with floral arrangements and decor

Outdoor wedding tables set under trees for a celebrationTropical wedding table setting with coconuts and candles

Wedding table setting with tropical leaves, flowers, and candles

Outdoor wedding reception with string lights and a group of people

Rustic outdoor table setting decorated with candles and flowersTropical table setting with candles and monstera leaf decor

Bride in white dress on swing decorated with lights and flowers

Outdoor dinner party under twinkling lights and trees at nightWedding reception with bride and groom, guests, and a little dog

Bohemian wedding table with macrame runner and floral decorRomantic candlelit dinner table with tropical fruits and cocktails

Newlywed couple kissing at their wedding with their dog present

Happy bride and groom dance under the fairy lights at weddingSmiling bride and groom with their dog at an outdoor wedding

Couple dancing under string lights at an outdoor wedding receptionBride and father share a happy embrace at outdoor wedding

Environmental Friendly

This couple really illustrated how you can design a pretty wedding without compromising your daily mission in preserving the environment. We were totally charmed by Reagan and Nathan and loved the challenge of thinking outside the box for this event. We hope this continues to inspire other brides for their big day! If you’re looking to plan a Costa Rica wedding, Mil Besos  can help you plan your destination dream wedding. 

Couple cutting wedding cake at outdoor night receptionHappy newlyweds share cake at outdoor wedding night

Happy couple cutting wedding cake night celebration

Bridesmaid Dresses: David's Bridal
Cakes & Catering: Hacienda Guachipelin
DJs: Mason Dunn
Event Planning & Design: Mil Besos
Flowers: Sweet Root Village
Paper Goods & Calligraphy: Reagan Aerial Design
Photographers: White Diamond Photo
Wedding Dresses: Inxviii Fashion Inc.
Wedding Films: White Diamond

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