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Sweetheart Weddings, formerly Susan LaReau Events, is a wedding planning company located in San Jose in the beautiful paradise of Costa Rica.

Dahianna Calderon is an experienced and professional planner dedicated to helping couples realize their dream celebrations. With meticulous attention to detail, she ensures that every aspect of your occasion is perfectly arranged, leaving nothing to chance. Dahianna tailors her services to each booking, creating unique event designs that match your needs and exceed your expectations.

We operate throughout Costa Rica, with a special focus on the stunning regions of Manuel Antonio and Guanacaste. Our commitment to excellence means we only take on 12 weddings per year. This approach allows us to dedicate ample quality time to each of our clients, ensuring an unforgettable experience.

We stand apart not only because of our extensive experience but also because of the genuine care and personal attention we invest in our clients. We don't just consider ourselves vendors hired to do a job; we become friends who embark on the journey of planning your wedding alongside you.

Our true passion lies in crafting custom, enjoyable, and romantic weddings while helping our clients achieve their dream of a remarkable destination celebration. We take the lead throughout the planning process, ensuring that you feel fully taken care of without constantly having to ask what to do next.

When you choose to work with us, you can bid farewell to endless forms and questionnaires. Our approach is personal and engaging. We'll be there for you as friends, communicating through phone calls, video chats, text messages, emails, and meeting in person whenever possible.

Whether you're envisioning an intimate affair or a grand extravaganza, we would be thrilled to assist you in planning your dream destination wedding.

Pura Vida!

Dahianna & Team!!

What You'll Love About Sweetheart Weddings Costa Rica

Couples rave about this team as they are experts in bringing visions to life while sticking to their budgets. They put their heart into the details, ensuring you can enjoy a seamless experience. Peruse their gallery of exquisite celebrations to get an insight into what could be in store.

  • Hispanic or Latinx-owned
  • Woman-owned

Frequently asked questions

What is the starting price for partial wedding planning?

$2,500

What is the starting price for full wedding planning?

$5,500

Do you offer an hourly rate?

Yes

What is the hourly rate?

$250

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
Double Weddings
Elopement
Eco-Friendly
Military
Non-Religious
Religious
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Reviews of Sweetheart Weddings Costa Rica

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Reviewers were effusive in their praise for the wedding planners, highlighting their attentiveness, professionalism, and ability to bring their dream weddings to life in Costa Rica. The planners, Susan and Dahianna, were commended for their creativity, attention to detail, and dedication to ensuring a seamless experience for couples, even amidst challenges like the pandemic. From negotiating vendor contracts to coordinating on-site details, the team was described as going above and beyond expectations, ultimately delivering unique, personal, and beautiful weddings that left guests impressed and couples grateful for their exceptional services.

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Reviewers were effusive in their praise for the wedding planners, highlighting their attentiveness, professionalism, and ability to bring their dream weddings to life in Costa Rica. The planners, Susan and Dahianna, were commended for their creativity, attention to detail, and dedication to ensuring a seamless experience for couples, even amidst challenges like the pandemic. From negotiating vendor contracts to coordinating on-site details, the team was described as going above and beyond expectations, ultimately delivering unique, personal, and beautiful weddings that left guests impressed and couples grateful for their exceptional services.

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Jennifer J. Sent on 11/29/2024
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Dream Costa Rican wedding

Our Costa Rican wedding was a dream! We highly recommend Dahianna/Sweetheart wedding. Planning all the way from Virginia in the USA created anxiety for me, which was quickly laid to rest with our first Zoom planning call. Dahianna is calm, confident and professional. It was a pleasure creating and planning along side her. Despite this being our second wedding and being a bit older in age, she did not once make us feel our occasion was less special than any other! The company is also bilingual which helped us naviagate planning with our vendors. Sweetheart wedding listened to all of the details we wanted and suggested more that we had not even thought of. From the memorial items we requested to engraved coconuts on the beach for our guests, they truly thought of everything. Our day was absolutely perfect and magical. We are already planning to use Dahianna/Sweetheart wedding in the future for our 5 year anniversary vow renewal!
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Haley W. Sent on 03/24/2024
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The Best Wedding Planner in Costa Rica

My husband and I had a wonderful experience working with Susan and Dahianna for our wedding in Tamarindo, Costa Rica. Not only do they have lovely taste in design, but they are also great at negotiating with vendors. They made our dream wedding come true and did so while respecting our budget. I highly recommend working with them if you're planning a destination wedding in Costa Rica!
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Alison B. Sent on 11/12/2024
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Best decision we made!

Hiring Dahianna and Susan was the best decision we made for our wedding! We interviewed more than a few wedding planners from Costa Rica and once we met Dahianna we knew she was the perfect choice. Dahianna was response, professional, and knew our preferences so well by the time we go into the details of planning. She travel across the entire country the the course of a few days to tour venues with us. Ultimately she ended up finding our perfect ceremony venue and reception venue. The wedding was perfection and everything we envisioned! If we ever do a vow renewal, Dahianna will be the first person we call.
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner

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Holly & Adam
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Professional Network & Endorsements

1 Endorsement
El Velo Photography El Velo Photography Wedding Photographers

We have known and worked with Susan Flores for many years. She is artistic, talented and professional. She's detail oriented and puts together amazing events. We love working with her! El Velo Team

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