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DEC 11 2021

We are Excited to Invite You to Our Wedding On the Beach.

Our Story

Emily and Chris were born in total opposites of the world. Having been bred for very different climates, Emily has been known to overheat easily, while Chris is very cold sensitive but known to willingly provide Emily with his warm jackets when needed. After being born and raised until they were 6-8 years old in Northeast China and São Paulo, Brazil, respectively, they moved with their families to the US. There, they led very different paths in life, with Chris having lived in Miami, Salt Lake City, Boston, and California and Emily in Germany, New York, Chicago, and California. Emily chose to pursue medicine and Chris to start his own company. Their steps unexpectedly crossed in Santa Barbara, CA where they met on a first date at Kalyra, a small winery in town...

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Information

Events + Location

Dec 7-9: Bachelor / Bachelorette Party TBD

Dec 10: Rehearsal + Welcome Dinner TBD

Dec 11 @ 4pm: Ceremony (on beach)

Sueño del Mar B&B, Calle Guapinol, Guanacaste Province, Playa Langosta, Costa Rica

Dec 11 @ 7pm: Reception (on beach)

Casa Los Olivos, Calle Guapinol Guanacaste Province, Playa Langosta, Costa Rica

Fly into Liberia Airport (LIR)

Our Travel Coordinator

Please mention you are joining Chris and Emily's wedding

Coordinator Name:

Melanie Marsell

Phone Number:

1-800-606-1239

E-mail:

melaniemarsell@namutravel.com
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FAQ

  • Where is the wedding location?

    The ceremony and reception will both take place right on the beach, in the town of Tamarindo in the Guanacaste province of Costa Rica.

  • Which airport should I fly into?

    Liberia Airport International Airport (AKA Liberia Daniel Oduber Quiros International Airport) is about 1 hr and a half from our wedding venue and the closest airport. We strongly recommend that you fly into this airport instead of San Jose (Juan Santamaria) International Airport. Please book your flight early.

  • Where should I stay?

    Please contact our travel coordinator Melanie. Her info is listed below. We have room blocks at Sueno del Mar and Cala Luna and anticipate most of our wedding guests to stay at these two places (2 minutes away from each other). Please contact Melanie to help arrange your hotel stay.

  • Is Costa Rica safe for travelers?

    Yes, Costa Rica is a very safe country. That being said, petty theft happens sometimes. Never leave your bag unattended. Do not leave belongings visible if you are renting a car. If you go out at night try to go in pairs or groups and try to not bring purses to clubs at night if you can avoid it.

  • What should I bring?

    Yourself! And plenty of bug spray, sunscreen, beach attire, hats, comfortable footwear. We request that you do not bring any wedding gifts, and we do not have a wedding registry. Bring your best high school level Spanish, although 80% of the Costa Rican economy is based on tourism so most people speak English and Spanish :)

  • Are kids allowed at the wedding?

    Yes, but please let us know beforehand that you plan on bringing them.

  • How many people will be there?

    We are anticipating 40-50 people to be able to come, but do not have this information yet.

  • What’s the best way to communicate while in Costa Rica?

    WhatsApp is the best way to communicate. Both Emily and Chris’ numbers are on WhatsApp.

  • What is the currency?

    The Costa Rica currency is the colón. The exchange rate can change daily but is usually 1 Costa Rican colón equals 0.0017 US dollars. However, most places also take US dollars. Most restaurants/stores accept American credit cards. You can get colón at your bank or airport. There is usually a fee to exchange money. There are ATMs in Costa Rica too.

  • What other activities should we do while there?

    There are tons of outdoor activities and natural beauty in Costa Rica. We have been to Tamarindo (beach town), the Monteverde Cloud forests (where there is incredible biodiversity, we have a guide recommendation for walking tours if you are interested) and La Fortuna (volcano region - there are active volcanoes, and the hot springs are fun as well). You can easily visit 1-2 other areas if you spend a week there. Feel free to use Melanie, our travel coordinator, as a resource for travel ideas and tips.

  • Is Zika virus a risk?

    Zika is not common in Costa Rica, but it has been reported at rates similar to Florida. Pregnant women are cautioned against traveling in Costa Rica due to the presence of Zika. More info is located here: https://www.creescapes.com/zika-virus-costa-rica/ And here: https://www.iamat.org/country/costa-rica/risk/zika-virus. Most reported cases in Costa Rica have come from one town, Jaco, and we are not going there.

  • Any other travel tips?

    Yes! Feel free to reach out to Emily or Chris for other tips. If you are staying longer to explore the country, we would definitely recommend renting a car for easier travel. Be aware that the roads are very “natural” at times and a 4-wheel drive SUV would be best. Even if cities look close on the map, be aware that roads can be very slow and windy so plan accordingly. We don’t recommend driving at night if you are not familiar with the area. You should get travel insurance, which will likely be required to enter the country - we recommend buying this after you book your flight. Be aware you may need covid testing before returning to the US - but this may change.