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Whether Costa Rica is your destination or the place you call home, we are committed to planning the wedding of your dreams. Our focus is to ensure your event is flawless, while allowing you to relax and take in the moment. It is all about the full experience for you and your guests. Customization is our specialty and we are proud to personalize and plan each and every wedding detail so at the end of the day, your guests will say 'that is so you!' By combining our planning expertise with your wedding vision, you can rest assured that we'll deliver the exquisite wedding that you deserve.

  • Hispanic or Latinx-owned
  • Woman-owned
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Frequently asked questions

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

$1,100

What is the starting price for partial wedding planning?

$1,100

What is the starting price for full wedding planning?

$2,000

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
Destination
Elopement
Eco-Friendly
Non-Religious
Religious

Reviews of Weddings & Events by Mariana Carmona

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Mariana and her team made destination wedding planning effortless with clear, bilingual communication and meticulous attention to detail. They coordinated vendors, timelines, and logistics flawlessly, handled issues personally, and added thoughtful personal touches. Reviewers highly recommend them for professional, caring, and affordable service.

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Mariana and her team made destination wedding planning effortless with clear, bilingual communication and meticulous attention to detail. They coordinated vendors, timelines, and logistics flawlessly, handled issues personally, and added thoughtful personal touches. Reviewers highly recommend them for professional, caring, and affordable service.

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Julia Sent on 05/03/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Couldn't recommend more!

Mariana and her team exceeded our expectations throughout the entire planning of our wedding and seamless execution on the day. Mariana was a pleasure to communicate with always providing great advice and suggestions regarding vendors, timelines and generally put our minds at ease throughout the process. The service was very professional but also has a personal touch. We highly recommend Mariana and her team for anyone who is planning their dream wedding in Costa Rica!
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Courtney Sent on 02/06/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Mari is the best!!!

Mari is literally the most amazing planner and person!!!!! She made everything sooooo easy- I never went to the resort to tour/ try food etc and all my guests felt like ‘ I spent so much time and effort’ and it was all her 💕💕

She is so responsive- and I didn’t realize what a translation barrier there was ( my resort even had a planner) but I can assure you that wasn’t going nearly as well until she came in.

Mari was able to get solid vendors and pricing, using her relationships and knowledge to really just make things so special

She made everything match, tons of little details I knew nothing about … she made it unbelievably easy on me… and never overwhelmed me with details … she made everything in bite size pieces

Mari really was completely amazing…. I feel like I have friends who say ‘ I’d never have a big wedding again’ yet, I’m considering a second wedding just to get 40+ of my friends and family back to Costa Rica for an epic party thrown by Mari 😂💕

Ps- Mari will go to the ends of the earth for her brides… I broke my phone while there, and she arranged a repair man if needed… you name it, she’s your girl!

11/10 recommend
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Maria Sent on 02/06/2025
5 out of 5 rating

La mejor decisión

Muy buen servicio
Tiene mucha comunicación
Es muy atenta y nos dio mucha confianza

Samantha
Samantha Sent on 12/12/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Hire her and don’t think twice

I live in the US, and we traveled along with 40 guests to La Fortuna to get married. Mariana not only made our vision come to life, she made it easy and low stress. We coordinated for 11 months through FaceTime, Zoom and WhatsApp, she answered every question and concern, there were many at times. She is bilingual, which made communicating with all vendors easy. She went above and beyond to ensure everything was exactly what we dreamed of! She started off as my wedding planner and quickly became a friend! 🩷
Alexis
Alexis Sent on 08/05/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Rivera Wedding 2024

Highly recommended if you’re looking to have a stress free wedding day. Mariana & her team truly tackled this challenge with professionalism. Their care, attention & experience gave us a wedding we will never forget. Experience & knowledge are always traits you look for in a wedding planner it helped us tremendously when choosing the suitable vendors for our liking. This team excelled in character, excelled in kindness, excelled in taking care of the ones I love while we enjoyed our big night. Obviously a no brainer this team is excellent. Worried about having a destination wedding was one thing but Mariana truly made it an unforgettable experience I wish time could have paused to enjoy the details, effort & hard work. I have to tell anyone who is looking for a wedding planner to consider this team if you want your dream events become a reality. Thank you Mariana ! God bless you.
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Liz Sent on 07/08/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The Best Weeding Planner in Costa Rica

I cannot say enough wonderful things about Mariana Carmona! From start to finish, she made our wedding planning process an absolute dream. Being bilingual, Mariana effortlessly communicated with both our local and international guests, ensuring that everyone felt included and informed.

Her attention to detail is unparalleled. Every element of our wedding was meticulously planned and executed, from the stunning decor to the seamless timeline. Mariana's sweet and kind personality made her a joy to work with, and she always made us feel like we were her top priority.

One of the best parts about working with Mariana is her affordability. She offers exceptional service without breaking the bank, which is a rare find in the wedding industry. Additionally, her extensive connections in Costa Rica meant we had access to the best vendors, venues, and resources available.

If you are planning a wedding in Costa Rica, look no further than Mariana Carmona. She truly is the best wedding planner and will make your special day unforgettable!
Valentina
Valentina Sent on 06/24/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Dream Creator!

I honestly don’t know how I could’ve planned my wedding without Mariana. She was so patient and so quick to respond to my thousands of emails 😅. She was honest with the vendors I chose and recommended the best out of the best. Every decision I made, I ran by her and she facilitated the entire wedding day to make sure everything went smoothly. I would recommend her over and over to any bride. Thank you so much for helping me make my dream wedding come to life.🩵
Erica
Erica Sent on 06/22/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Best wedding planner!!

Mariana and her team were the most thoughtful and hard working people to have by my side on our big day. Our wedding day wouldn’t have been the same without her. Planning a wedding in another country can be an intimidating process, but Mariana made it the easiest it could’ve possibly been. We are forever grateful for the time and effort that she spent to make our day as memorable as it is. I would not hesitate to hire her again!
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Carolina Sent on 06/22/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Best wedding planner ever!

Of all the services we hired for the wedding, Mariana was the BEST of all! We highly recommend her, she is an extremely professional and responsible person, with great attention to details and always willing to go the extra mile.
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Gabriella Sent on 07/09/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Best wedding planning!!

I could go on and on about how wonderful it was to work with Mariana for our wedding and welcome event. Over the course of a year and a half of planning Mariana took every detail we discussed and brought it to life for the wedding of our dreams. She ensured everything was perfect and not only did she take care of us but she includes our daughters to make sure they felt special as well. Planning a destination wedding is quite the task but Mariana and her team made the entire process very easy. Even when I panic called her thinking i forgot something or felt like I was behind on planning she was able to talk me through everything so thoughtfully so I had nothing to worry about.
We truly couldn’t have done this without her!!
Mariana thank you!!

Will, Gabby, Liviana and Alessia Ruiz!
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner

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