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hen Vanessa Tellez (23 and an office administrator) and Ricky Loera (24 and an EMT) saw a photo of a canopied trail overlooking the jungle on Pinterest, the California couple knew it was the perfect place for their intimate Costa Rican wedding. Planning the getaway in just 11 weeks, the pair invited their immediate family to the rain forest for an exotic group adventure with butterflies, tree frogs and monkeys. The couple exchanged vows to the sounds of the Magia Blanca waterfall before hopping on a vintage bus to the stately Hotel Grano de Oro for their reception. “If you have a passion for love and adventure, you’ll never regret a destination wedding,” Vanessa says.
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ceremony Aiming for an effortless look, the couple wed under a wood umbrella covered in leaves. “I wanted it to look like we were meant to be in that tropical scenery,” Vanessa says. attire Seeking comfort amid the humid weather, Vanessa wore a silk crepe dress that she accessorized with a turn-of-the-century tiara. surprises Ricky kept a few secrets from Vanessa, including a photo shoot in the butterfly gardens and the reception dinner in a historic hotel. “It was so much fun not knowing,” she says. honeymoon The couple stayed a few extra days in the rain forest to celebrate. THE COLOR PALETTE:
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Ceremony Site La Paz Waterfall Gardens, Alajuela, Costa Rica Reception Site Hotel Grano de Oro, San Jose, Costa Rica Photography Paige Nelson Photography Consultant La Paz Waterfall Gardens Floral Design La Paz Waterfall Gardens Officiant Marcelo Galli Gown Tara LaTour, The White Dress, Corona Del Mar, CA Veil The Dresser, Fullerton, CA; tiara: TheWhiteLab, Etsy.com Shoes Raphaella Booz Engagement & Wedding Rings Custom Formalwear Giovanni, By Design Custom Tailors, Santa Ana, CA Stationery Etsy.com Catering Hotel Grano de Oro Transportation Central American Tours Registries Crate & Barrel; Honeyfund.com Accommodations Costa Rica Marriott Hotel San Jose Guests 7 Honeymoon The Springs Resort & Spa, Costa Rica Don’t forget to share your wedding! Go to TheKnot.com/submit
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