Weddings & Events by Mariana Carmona Reviews
Reviews
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Courtney Sent on 02/06/2025
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!
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Samantha Sent on 12/12/2024Hire 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! 🩷 -
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Alexis Sent on 08/05/2024Rivera 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. -
Liz Sent on 07/08/2024
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! -
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Valentina Sent on 06/24/2024Dream 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.🩵 -
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Erica Sent on 06/22/2024Best 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! -
Carolina Sent on 06/22/2024
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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Diana Sent on 05/01/2023Best wedding coordinator ever!
Mariana went above and beyond on everything for us!! We live in the states and had our wedding at Villa Caletas in Costa Rica. Planning a wedding from afar seemed super difficult, but Mariana made it all come together perfectly!!!!!! She was always quick to respond to our questions via email and paid so much attention to detail. All the vendors she recommended were amazing as well. She made coordinating with all the vendors super easy. We were so thrilled with our entire experience, and couldn’t have found a better person for the job! We would highly recommend her for your special day!!
Thank you!!
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Kimberly Sent on 04/25/2023
Excelente decisión
Desde el día 1 que nos reunimos con Mariana, nos sentimos en confianza con su trabajo; Cada mes y cada reunión de planeación fue excelente.
Nuestro día de bodas fue realmente lo que esperamos, ella y su equipo de trabajo estuvieron pendiente de cada detalle y atención.
Muchas gracias Mariana -
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Juliana Sent on 04/17/2023
Mariana is amazing!
Mariana made our wedding experience unforgettable in the best way. She is kind, patience, has a great sense of humor, and is there during the planning process and day of the wedding to help with absolutely any detail necessary. She’s creative and provided so many wonderful ideas that we would’ve never thought of, and those details made our wedding what it was. I would recommend her times a million!!! We are so grateful that we found her because she is both an incredible wedding planner and person. -
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Viviana Sent on 03/27/2023
spectacular! She is the best wedding planner !
Mariana and her team are excellent! She guided us through the entire process and met every request we made to perfection, she helped us make the wedding of our dreams come true. She is definitely the best and has a lot of experience, she really cares about pleasing the bride and groom in everything they need for her big day! We were very lucky to have her on this day. -
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Laura Sent on 03/24/2023
Excelente! Si trabajo es admirable, la recomendamos 100% no solo por su profesionalismo sino por su carisma, trato y por dar la milla extra!
Recomendada! En nuestra boda hasta los invitados alabaron su trabajo. La mejor decisión fue tenerla a ella cómo wedding planner. -
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Laurel Sent on 01/29/2023Hiring Mariana is the BEST decision you'll ever make!
Words cannot describe how incredibly helpful, supportive, and amazing Mariana is as a wedding planner!
From the moment we decided to hire her, she took over all the details for our wedding, finding us an incredible team to help make all our wedding dreams come true.
Throughout the entire planning process, Mariana not only affirmed my vision, but she helped me realize even the most fantastical items on my wishlist (fire spinning and fireworks!)
Mariana has an incredible mix of caring and compassionate helper, no nonsense leader, and incredibly organized and grounded planner. She will be your strongest ally and passionate advocate, supporting you every step of the way.
Please do yourself the favor of hiring Mariana- it will truly be the greatest gift you can ever give yourself! -
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Felicia Sent on 01/17/2023Such a great planner!
I was a bridesmaid in a wedding in Cachí on NYE and I was incredibly impressed with Mariana. Super organized, flexible, professional, calm, cool, and collected. Everything you would dream for in a wedding day! Great energy and an awesome team! -
Paige Sent on 09/11/2022
Great Care and Truly Personalized Destination Wedding
One of the best compliments I can give Mariana is her passion for wedding planning. She truly loves what she does and will give her attention to every last detail. I was beyond impressed with her attentiveness. She was always very quick to respond and made us feel like we were her only clients. A destination wedding can be quite challenging when planning your dream wedding in a different country. We had to rely on Mariana's expertise and knowledge of the area to bring our dream wedding to life and she more than delivered. She personally went out of her way to create a memorial table for the bride and groom and selected beautiful picture frames and flowers to stage in the honeymoon suite that blew us away. She was with us every step of the way and met every expectation and went above and beyond our expectations. She's amazing and I would highly recommend her services to anyone. -
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