Anita & Patrickat Andaz Papagayo.A COSTA RICA WEDDING
ANDAZ PAPAGAYO WEDDING · REAL CELEBRATION
Anita and Patrick’s Andaz Papagayo wedding brought together three sides of Peninsula Papagayo: a hillside ceremony overlooking the coast, time on the water with their guests, and a reception at Andaz Beach House. We photographed the day, from the walk down the aisle to portraits with the ocean behind them. It was also featured by Junebug Weddings, where the couple shared the thinking behind their plans.
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An Andaz Papagayo wedding, from hillside to beach
Storms had passed through Papagayo during the week, but the wedding day brought sunshine.
Anita walked down the aisle with both of her parents. The soft, restrained decoration kept the setting open, with the coastline visible beyond the ceremony.
After the ceremony, we photographed the newlyweds around the green hillside, using the ocean and the mountains as the backdrop. There was room for playful portraits as well as quiet moments together.
Cocktail hour on a catamaran
The couple chose a catamaran for the journey to their reception. In their Junebug interview, they described a sunset cocktail hour on the water before arriving at Andaz Beach House. It gave their guests a shared experience between the ceremony and the evening celebration.
An evening at Andaz Beach House
The reception continued by the beach, with airy flowers by Artflower, candles and overhead lights. The understated decoration carried the same feeling through the day, letting the coastal setting remain part of the celebration.
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that move.
This story shows one couple’s celebration, rather than a standard resort package.
Confirm the ceremony location.
Anita and Patrick’s ceremony sat on a hillside with the coast in view. Ask your venue and planning team which spaces are available for your own date.
Ask about boat arrangements.
A catamaran between the ceremony and the reception gave this couple a sunset cocktail hour on the water. If you are considering something similar, confirm the arrangements with your venue and planner.
Confirm the reception space.
Their reception was by the beach at Andaz Beach House. Check what is available for your date and how the evening will be laid out.
Talk through the transitions.
For photography, we can talk through the moves between the ceremony, the water and the reception, and the moments you want to remember.
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Where was Anita and Patrick’s reception?
Their reception was at Andaz Beach House on Peninsula Papagayo, by the beach, with flowers by Artflower, candles and overhead lights.
How did the guests get from the ceremony to the reception?
The couple chose a catamaran. In their Junebug interview, they described a sunset cocktail hour on the water before arriving at Andaz Beach House.
Was the weather an issue?
Storms had passed through Papagayo during the week, but the wedding day brought sunshine. For your own date, talk through the weather plan with your planner. Our notes on choosing a month in Costa Rica may help.
Is this a standard Andaz wedding package?
No. This story shows one couple’s celebration. Confirm the ceremony location, boat arrangements and reception space with your venue and planning team.
Where can I read more about planning in Costa Rica?
Start with our complete guide to planning your Costa Rica wedding, compare settings in our Costa Rica wedding venue guide, or see another Peninsula Papagayo wedding at Four Seasons.
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This story comes from our own photographs and from the couple’s Junebug Weddings feature. Present-day venue availability and policies need separate confirmation with the venue.
| Couple | Anita and Patrick |
|---|---|
| Photography | Adri & Lucas Weddings |
| Published in | Junebug Weddings |
| Hotel | Andaz Costa Rica Resort at Peninsula Papagayo |
| Flowers | Artflower |
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