Where do I even begin to describe Kristi & David’s splendiferous wedding at Punto de Vista in Manuel Antonio. The word: awesomelysupersensationaltastic springs to mind, although that may not be doing the amazing day full justice of its fabulousness.
First off, if you have never been to Punto de Vista – it is pretty much a megaluxurious private villa where you and your nearest and dearest can essentially feel like total rockstars. Rockstars who are one with peace and nature – a zenstar. Since the gorgeous villa is surrounded by the lush greenery and nature of Manuel Antonio. Every room has a jaw-droppingly stunning view so no need to arm wrestle your second cousin from Wisconsin for the best room. Like my mother would say to my sisters and I: “There is no slice of cake better than the other, they are all the best slice” – in order to avoid a sisterly showdown whenever doling out birthday cake. But in the case of Punto de Vista it is totally true. We all know that the slice of cake with the rosebud cherry icing decoration and most rainbow sprinkles is the best slice and it should be mine. But I digress…
Kristi & David opted to see each other before the ceremony – which in the wedding photography biz is called a “First Look”. Looking more than dapper and totally gorge David & Kristi laid eyes on each other for the first time overlooking Manuel Antonio (see: totally awesome view above for more details).
They had their ceremony at Karahe, in a great little tree lined spot with the Pacific ocean and beach as their backdrop. I should mention that all of this wonderfulness was also being captured by videographer Jonathan Yonkers. Then, back to Punto de Vista where Larissa Banting of Weddings Costa Rica and her crew of fabulosity turned the upstairs terrace into an enchanted evening under the stars and sparkling lights and flickering candles. Then downstairs to bust a move or two or three on the dance floor.
Kristi & David had taken some lessons and their first dance to “Everything” by Michael Buble – was magical. Kristi’s mom made the super cute bride and groom wedding cake topper of two lovebirds. It was a labour of love but they looked amazing! Since Kristi couldn’t bring Charlie, her cat to Costa Rica – she paid homage to her fave feline by having him on the cupcake flags. Hilar!
The photobooth was a total hit- who can resist the lure of fun props and hijinx! There may or not have been some vogueing involved at some point.
A total treat was having dinner with the brand new newlyweds the next night. We had such a great time at their wedding, that we were having Kristi & David withdrawal. So being able to hang out together over dins and drinks was the total cherry rosebud decoration on top of that best slice of cake!