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Welcome to Red Velvet Weddings, your premier destination wedding planning company based in the breathtaking country of Costa Rica. With our passion for love, meticulous attention to detail, and unparalleled expertise in creating unforgettable experiences, we specialize in crafting extraordinary destination weddings that capture the essence of romance, adventure, and natural beauty.

At Red Velvet Weddings, we understand that your wedding day is one of the most cherished moments of your life, and we are committed to turning your dreams into a reality. Whether you envision a beachfront ceremony with the sound of crashing waves as your backdrop, a lush tropical garden filled with vibrant blooms, or an enchanting rainforest setting, our team of dedicated professionals will guide you every step of the way to bring your vision to life.

With our extensive knowledge of Costa Rica's idyllic destinations, we curate personalized wedding experiences that showcase the country's rich culture, breathtaking landscapes, and warm hospitality. From the bustling cities to the secluded coastal retreats, we handpick the perfect venue that reflects your unique style and preferences, ensuring that your destination wedding is a true reflection of your love story.

Planning a wedding from afar can be a daunting task, but with Red Velvet Weddings, you can rest assured that every detail will be expertly managed. Our experienced planners will work closely with you to understand your desires, offering a wide range of services including venue selection, vendor coordination, floral arrangements, décor, photography, catering, transportation, and much more. We have built a strong network of trusted vendors and suppliers, allowing us to provide exceptional quality and service for every aspect of your special day.

At Red Velvet Weddings, we believe that a destination wedding is not just an event; it is an immersive experience for both you and your guests. We take pride in curating unforgettable moments and activities that go beyond the wedding day itself. Whether it's organizing pre-wedding excursions, cultural tours, spa retreats, or arranging post-wedding adventures, we strive to create a complete and seamless experience that will leave you and your loved ones with lifelong memories.

With Red Velvet Weddings, your destination wedding in Costa Rica will be a true celebration of love, surrounded by the beauty of nature and the warmth of the Costa Rican spirit. Let us bring your dream wedding to life, and together, we will create an extraordinary experience that exceeds your expectations.

Contact Red Velvet Weddings today, and let us begin the journey towards your perfect destination wedding in Costa Rica. Love is in the air, and we are here to make your wedding dreams come true.

  • Hispanic or Latinx-owned
  • Woman-owned

Frequently asked questions

What is the starting price for day-of wedding coordination?

$1,200

What is the starting price for partial wedding planning?

$3,000

What is the starting price for full wedding planning?

$5,000

Do you offer an hourly rate?

No

What wedding events do you provide services for?

Ceremony
Reception
Rehearsal Dinner

What wedding planning services do you offer?

Day-of Coordination
Full Planning
Partial Planning

What weddings do you have experience planning?

Civil
Cultural
Destination
Elopement
Eco-Friendly
Non-Religious
Religious
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Red Velvet Weddings, particularly Ise and her team, received glowing reviews for their exceptional wedding planning services in Costa Rica. They were praised for their expertise, professionalism, and seamless execution of events, even amidst unexpected challenges. Reviewers highlighted the team's dedication, organization, and ability to surpass expectations in creating magical and stress-free wedding experiences. Clients appreciated the team's guidance in vendor selection, budget management, and attention to detail, resulting in unforgettable weddings that left guests and couples alike with cherished memories.

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Red Velvet Weddings, particularly Ise and her team, received glowing reviews for their exceptional wedding planning services in Costa Rica. They were praised for their expertise, professionalism, and seamless execution of events, even amidst unexpected challenges. Reviewers highlighted the team's dedication, organization, and ability to surpass expectations in creating magical and stress-free wedding experiences. Clients appreciated the team's guidance in vendor selection, budget management, and attention to detail, resulting in unforgettable weddings that left guests and couples alike with cherished memories.

Evan
Evan W. Sent on 06/09/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Simply the best in the biz!

We highly recommend using Red Velvet Wedding for your wedding planning. The team is professional, organized, and communicative. Ise is a wonderful planner. She knows the ins and outs (and everything in between) of planning your perfect wedding. She's committed to making your wedding day/weekend/experience wonderful in every way possible. She excelled every expectation for us as we were planning our Costa Rica wedding with her remotely from our home in New York. She was always available to address any new ideas or thoughts we had. Ise and her team are creative and organized. They are also amazing during the wedding weekend. Everything was on time, organized, and we didn't have to worry about a thing. All of our guests were amazed at the thoughtfulness in every detail of the wedding. We had 3 days of events, in 3 separate venues across the entire peninsula Papagayo. It was a complicated wedding to plan that Ise and her team tackled with an ease and professionalism that was comforting throughout the entire process. Bottom line - if you are getting married...you have to work with Red Velvet Wedding, Ise, and her team!
Aditi
Aditi P. Sent on 06/22/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding of our dreams!

Ise and the Red Velvet Wedding Team made all of our dreams come true for our multi-day Indian wedding in the remote beach town of Islita, Costa Rica.

The RVW team was there every step of the way to ensure we had a seamless experience - from helping us finalize and negotiate contracts, to countless menu tastings (so that the food experience was "just right"), to being responsive and open to feedback to match our planning styles - they really did it all! Our wedding was a particularly complicated one with multiple days, multiple vendors, and an off-the-beaten-path location. During the days of our wedding, RVW kept us (bride and groom) and our families calm, made sure everything got done, and handled any issues immediately.

I would strongly recommend working with this team if you are interested in a destination wedding (especially with cultural fusion) in Costa Rica. We are forever grateful to have memories that will last a lifetime - and know we will walk away with a friendship too!

Hope to work with the RVW team for future events. We love you guys!
Isabelle
Isabelle E. Sent on 06/16/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Best Costa Rica Wedding Planning Team

Words cannot describe how thankful we are for Ise and her team (thank you Mariela and Lola )! Without them our wedding would not have nearly been the success it was. From the moment we met Ise we clicked and could not wait to meet her in person, and it was bittersweet as our wedding ended since we knew we would not have our monthly calls. Ise and her team made planning our wedding such a fun and enjoyable process, we loved collaborating with them to bring our dream to life.

Ise and her team are incredibly well connected. She made the process of selecting vendors so easy. She recommended 2-4 vendors per category and we were then able to make decisions based on our favorites. Each vendor was so amazing and truly delivered, creating the most magical evening. When we had some out of the box requests (catamaran for over 90 people and popsicles at our Welcome Party ) Ise pulled out her rolodex of contacts and was able to make all of our dreams come true! We had never visited the venue, let alone that area of Costa Rica, the Red Velvet team put our minds at ease by touring the venue and setting up virtual consultations with certain vendors.

Further, Ise and the Red Velvet team are so beyond organized. Each step of the way we knew exactly what our homework was and what we needed to do to ensure all the small details were set.

Lastly, Ise and team handled some curveballs on our wedding day so incredibly well. The team was able to extend our dancing and handled the wedding day logistics seamlessly. The day ran so smoothly, and we knew we did not have to worry about anything!

Hiring Red Velvet Weddings was the best money we spent, our wedding would not have been the success that it was without them. We highly recommend leveraging the Red Velvet team for your wedding, we look forward to using them in the future for our vow renewals - yes we are already planning future parties with them!
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
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Real Weddings

Maggie & Mahesh
64 photos · 06/18/2022
Amar & Megha
67 photos · 02/04/2020
Corinne & Elijah
93 photos · 11/23/2019
Bailey & Dan
43 photos · 11/16/2019

Team

Ise Chaves
Ise Chaves
Owner

Hi there! First of all, congratulations on your engagement! My name is Isella but you can call me Ise! I have almost 10 years of experience on the hospitality industry working with big companies such as Riu Hotels, AMResort and the one where I found my vocation, Hyatt.

I dedicated the last 4 years to plan weddings which became my passion! I am a detail oriented person that love to keep control of things all the time, I think that's one of the reasons why I am such a good planner.

2020 has been a hard year for everyone, but since I like to see the bright side of every situation, has been also the year to reinvent ourselves and make a good use of the time at home, this is why I decided to start my own business, Red Velvet Weddings, an small company dedicated to be part of celebrations of love all around my little and magical country.

Planning a wedding should be fun, let me make sure that yours is!

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