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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.
What You'll Love About Red Velvet Weddings
Couples love them for the exceptional destination wedding planning experience they provide. They also praise the way they help bring their visions and ideas to life on the big day. To learn more about how they create a seamless celebration for you and your guests, check out the reviews.
Hispanic or Latinx-owned
Woman-owned
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Summary: Reviewers rave about Red Velvet Weddings, praising the team's organization, responsiveness, and meticulous attention to detail. They expertly handled vendor selection, logistics, and thoughtful behind-the-scenes touches, making multi-event destination weddings seamless and stress-free. Couples highly recommend them for flawless execution and creative support.
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Summary: Reviewers rave about Red Velvet Weddings, praising the team's organization, responsiveness, and meticulous attention to detail. They expertly handled vendor selection, logistics, and thoughtful behind-the-scenes touches, making multi-event destination weddings seamless and stress-free. Couples highly recommend them for flawless execution and creative support.
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Jessica Sent on 01/31/2026
5 out of 5 rating
5.0
Wedding of my dreams came true
We truly cannot say enough good things about Ise and her team. I honestly get emotional thinking about them. I feel INCREDIBLY lucky to have found wedding planners who not only executed flawlessly, but genuinely became our friends throughout this process.
Ise and the RVW team nailed every single detail, from the typical wedding planning details down to the ones we didn’t even think to ask for. Things like making sure food was sent to our room after the welcome party so that we can eat, setting up a room for the welcome bags to greet our guests, making sure my dress was steamed the morning of the wedding, or making sure our guests had fans during the ceremony. All of those thoughtful, behind the scenes moments that made all the difference.
As a very type A bride, (which I did not think I was), I spent six months feeling stressed and over involved, and looking back, I wish I had trusted the process and known that they had everything handled.
They kept us on track with monthly check ins and clear to do lists, built payment and budget trackers that made everything feel manageable, and recommended truly incredible vendors. Even in moments when I disagreed or wanted to do something differently, they were always honest, thoughtful, and respectful (never dismissive), and continued to always align with what mattered most to us.
I’ll NEVER forget the moment I walked into the reception and saw everything I had dreamed of come to life, exactly as we’d envisioned it. That feeling is something I’ll carry with me forever, and it would not have been possible without Ise, Mari and Christina.
If you are looking for a team who is organized, detail oriented, calm under pressure, and deeply invested in making your vision come to life, Ise and her team are unmatched. We are endlessly grateful for them and would recommend them without hesitation to anyone planning a wedding!!!!!!!
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Javen Sent on 06/04/2026
5 out of 5 rating
5.0
Could Not Recommend More!! The absolute best wedding planning team imaginable.
Ise and her team were absolutely incredible. I can't imagine getting married and planning the whole process without her or Mariela! She was extremely flexible, attentive, listened to our needs, and was always encouraging and a cheerleader. She was an expert, went above and beyond to show us several properties, was patient with our indecision, and helped our vision truly come to life. Above all, they made our wedding feel totally unique, special to us, and reflect who we really were as a couple. It was the most perfect day, and went so smoothly. A true dream come true and pleasure to work with all of Red Velvet. Love them so much - please do yourself a favor and work with them!
Samantha Sent on 02/27/2026
5 out of 5 rating
5.0
The Best of the Best
There are not enough words to describe our gratitude for Ise and the RVW team. Some of the best money we’ve ever spent was on hiring them to execute our dream wedding. Everything was absolutely flawless.
We had met with some other planners before meeting Ise, and once we met her we knew we had to look no further. From the very first meeting her energy, vision, and suggestions were exactly what we wanted from working with a planner. With the easy to follow monthly to-do lists, to the check in calls and easy access to them through messaging, we were never stressing about what had to get done leading up to the day.
We had a vague vision for how we wanted the wedding to be, and Ise was able to take our ideas and create something magical. Every vendor that she suggested turned out great and they helped make all communication with each one super easy. Not only did they help with the wedding itself, but they helped plan the rehearsal dinner and catamaran trip the day after. During the actual day they kept to the schedule precisely and everything went smoothly where we didn’t have to worry about a single thing.
The worst part of the wedding being over is not having our ongoing conversations with them anymore! We highly recommend Ise and RVW!
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Terri Sent on 01/26/2026
5 out of 5 rating
5.0
Merrill Destination Wedding
Red Velvet Weddings (especially Ise) were incredible to work with! My daughters vision board was brought to life due to the incredible talent of this team. Their expertise and ability to find the "desired" vendors for every event was amazing....far exceeded our expectations. Truly a Pura Vida experience:)
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Dana Sent on 12/27/2025
5 out of 5 rating
5.0
Best wedding planner ever!
We cannot say enough wonderful things about Ise and her colleague Mari. From the very beginning, Ise made what could have been an overwhelming process feel completely seamless. For over a year, she kept us on track with thoughtful monthly check-ins, clear timelines, and steady guidance that made planning a destination wedding feel manageable and even enjoyable.
Our process was very collaborative. We would brainstorm ideas, big and small, and Ise would either execute them flawlessly or dig deeper, doing additional research and discovery to make sure every detail was done right. She is incredibly reliable, responsive, and calm, which gave us so much confidence throughout the planning journey.
She also helped us source truly top-tier vendors in Costa Rica and every recommendation felt thoughtful, vetted, and aligned with our vision. Her expertise and local knowledge made a huge difference.
On the wedding day itself, everything ran without a hitch. If anything went wrong, we never knew about it because Ise and Mari handled everything behind the scenes with grace and precision, ensuring the day flowed smoothly from start to finish.
What truly sets Ise and her team apart is how they go above and beyond in ways both big and small. On the day of the wedding, Ise noticed my dad’s jacket needed a button and immediately sewed it on herself. When she realized the reception space was getting extremely hot, she quickly brought in fans without us ever having to ask. She also played a key role in helping us thoughtfully decide between an indoor versus outdoor wedding setup, offering guidance that balanced logistics, comfort, and our overall vision.
Even with last-minute changes, her team was incredible. When I decided to add tambourines as an activity less than two weeks before the wedding, Ise and her team stepped in without hesitation — printing tags, organizing them, and secretly hiding them so the moment could be revealed during the celebration. It was executed perfectly.
Ise and Mari are organized, proactive, creative, and deeply caring. They are the kind of planners who make you feel fully supported while also elevating your ideas. We are endlessly grateful for them and cannot recommend them highly enough to anyone planning a wedding in Costa Rica (or anywhere).
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Ribka Sent on 11/18/2025
5 out of 5 rating
5.0
The Wedding of Our Dreams!!
Where do we begin?! We have countless amazing things to say about Red Velvet Weddings! Working with Ise and the Red Velvet Weddings team was truly the best decision we made for our big day. From the very beginning, from our first meeting onward, they were professional, incredibly personable, and such a joy to collaborate with. As a New York City based couple desiring a wedding in Guanacaste, Costa Rica, they made the entire process feel seamless and thoroughly organized.
Through and through, their execution of our flawless wedding was amazing! Every detail was handled with care, precision, and expertise. They’re extremely knowledgeable, impeccably organized, and their vendor recommendations were spot-on. Things went off without a hitch and we appreciated how dedicated they were to finding solutions during our planning process! They helped make this the funnest group project we’ve ever been a part of.
Our wedding also embraced and incorporated Ethiopian wedding traditions, something important to us both since one of us (the bride) is of Ethiopian descent. While the Red Velvet Weddings team had never experienced any Ethiopian wedding traditions, they were ready (and quick) to learn and find us the best set up for our pre-wedding ceremony (our Anasgebam). We couldn’t thank them enough for that!
We truly couldn’t have asked for a better team. They went above and beyond, delivered on everything we asked for (and went above and beyond that!), and truly brought our vision to life better than we could’ve asked. Our guests are still talking about the wedding to this day, and we know it wouldn’t have been possible without the entire Red Velvet Weddings team. To be honest, after our wedding is done, we actually missed having our regular wedding planning meetings with them!
We fully, highly and undoubtedly recommend Red Velvet Weddings! We will forever love their team and have eternal gratitude for them!!!
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Emily Sent on 07/21/2025
5 out of 5 rating
5.0
Dream Team!
Ise and her team helped guide me every step of the way. Our fun zoom calls made it an enjoyable process and took a lot of the stress off my plate! They made the wedding weekend go seamlessly and my visions come to life. Trust Red velvet with your special day you won’t be disappointed!
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Bardia Sent on 07/01/2025
5 out of 5 rating
5.0
Absolutely Exceptional
Absolutely Exceptional, Ise and Her Team Made Our Dream Wedding Come True
Words can’t fully express our gratitude for Ise and her incredible team. She was absolutely spectacular. From day one, Ise was on top of every single detail, nothing slipped through the cracks. Her organization, grace under pressure, and deep commitment were beyond impressive.
Ise and her team went far above and beyond, working tirelessly for days before the wedding, during the event itself, and even after, to make sure every single thing was handled flawlessly. Every guest felt taken care of, every detail was executed with love and precision, and we never once had to worry. It was like having guardian angels on our side the entire time.
This wedding simply would not have been possible without them. We had the most incredible time, and truly, 99.9% of that was because of Ise and her team’s brilliance, dedication, and heart.
We now consider Ise family. We’ll have a lifelong relationship with her, and we will always recommend her to anyone planning a wedding. If you’re looking for someone who will treat your wedding as if it were her own, Ise is the one. She is the best of the best.
Michelle Sent on 06/08/2025
5 out of 5 rating
5.0
We had the best wedding thanks to this amazing team!
We live in NY and knew we wanted to celebrate our big day in a country that means so much to us. Nothing would have been possible if it wasn’t for this incredible team. We knew Red Velvet was the right choice as soon as we finished our first virtual call. Every month we met via zoom and they made this wedding process feel smooth and stress free. Every detail was accounted for. Ise, Mariela and Cristina just get it. The moment my husband and I had our first look of the reception will be a moment I remember for the rest of my life. They exceeded all of our expectations! The only thing I have to warn anyone about is how much you’re going to miss the monthly meetings once the wedding is over lol! If anyone is considering getting married in Costa Rica, I promise you hiring Red Velvet as your planners will be the best decision you can ever make!
Tori Sent on 03/30/2025
5 out of 5 rating
5.0
The Aroh Wedding
Our wedding could not have been more perfect! We knew from the moment that we met Isella & her team that we were in good hands. From helping us to choose the right location at the Andaz, finding the most incredible vendors, and being there through the creative process of making the wedding of our dreams. Everything was so organized through the 1.5+ yrs of planning. Soon as we arrived in Costa Rica the week of our wedding, the team was so helpful with the finishing touches. Once our friends and family landed, every one raved about how easy everything was and how clear the communication of each event was. On our wedding day, everything was paced out perfectly as well and no attention to detail was spared. We replay this perfect day & weekend over and over in our hands and could not be more thankful we chose Red Velvet Weddings 🫶🏼♥️
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