10 important venue related items to keep
in mind when planning your destination
wedding in Costa Rica.

Selecting the right wedding venue is an important element in the wedding planning process as it can help to reduce stress and increase enjoyment of this most important event. A list of 10 important things to consider include the following:

1 - Consider where you want to get married, and who will attend, taking into consideration distance, travel time, and transportation logistics.

Costa Rica is very convenient and cost effective for US, Canadian, and Mexican couples as it is a relatively short flight from most major cities.

2 - It is also helpful once you decide on a venue to create a comparison chart in order to track what is included in the price. Some wedding packages may include the cake, while others may include live music or both.

3 - Opt for a venue that inspires the senses, such as on an exotic beach or amidst a majestic volcano.

4 - Note that if you hold the wedding outdoors, you may not need to spend as much time or money on decorations. As the outdoors becomes your canvas.

5 - Opt to have your wedding ceremony and reception in the same venue. This will save you additional fees associated with multiple sites and logistics, transportation to and from sites and more.

6 - Reception packages can help save money and time when the venue at your event provides food, drink and decoration related items.

7 - Scale back the length of your reception from 4 or 5 hours to 3 hours, this will save money, and everyone will still have the same amount of fun in this unique occasion.

8 - Keep in mind that most venues charge more for a Saturday then other days of the week, so you might opt to have the reception on a Wednesday, Thursday or even Sunday instead. If you have local wedding advisor he may be giving you advise about the best days according to the venue you selected.

9 - Keep in mind when deciding if you should hold your wedding indoors or outdoors that the cost of a tent rental is a factor– as rain or excess sun can make things difficult, and is a necessary back up if you opt for and outdoor wedding. The luxury tent if well handled is an element of decoration and elegance that will
get your event closer to nature.

10 - If privacy for your special event is important select a place that will not be crowded with people that on your wedding guest list.

For information on holding a wedding in Costa Rica, as well as organization, logistics, and coordination, we recommend the Arenal Volcano Inn, a charming hotel in the Arenal Volcano area with years of experience in event planning. Please visit:
http://www.arenalvolcanoinn.com/wedding.html