Building your perfect day !

There are several key aspects to cover before you can start looking into the little details.

The most effective way to star planning your wedding is by having a checklist including all the necessary items you must cover in order to design your ideal wedding day!

Sit down with your fiance and write your responses to the following questions...

DESTINATION / VENUE: name, address and website.

CONTACT: name, phone and email

VENDORS – have you selected a…:

1.     Lawyer (officiant), contact. Are the documents and vows complete?

2.     Florist, contact, package select, additional flowers?

3.     Photographer: contact, package, schedule?

DATE & PAYMENT:

1.     Is our preferred day available?

2.     How many other weddings or events will be booked that day?

3.     Are there any planned constructions or renovation at the venue or surrounding areas that may affect your event?

4.     What are the site’s fees, deposits and payment schedules?

5.     Do costs vary by day or time (Saturday, Sunday / afternoon, evening)?

6.     Are there any surcharges? Service charges and gratuities, cleaning fees, overtime rates, cake cutting, space rental fee, MC service.

7.     What’s the cancellation policy? Is the deposit refundable?

FOOD, DRINK, DANCING & DÉCOR:

1.     Can we use an outside caterer or weeding planner?

2.     Does the site have a liquor license?

3.     Can we bring in our own toast liquor? If so, how is it charged?

4.     Is there room for a band, DJ and/or dance floor? Cost?

5.     Can we modify the existing décor options in any way?

6.     Are candles, sky lanterns, fireworks and/or confetti permitted?

RULES & REGULATIONS:

1.       Who on staff will be our point person throughout the event?

2.       Does the venue have insurance or do we need to get it?

3.       Do we need any permits?

4.       What are the restrictions? Minimum and maximum capacity, handicap accessibility, noise/timing, photography/flash/video.

5.    What time can our vendors start setting up? What time do they need to leave?

Contact us :

Hilton Papagayo Resort & Spa Costa Rica
Fax: (506) 2672-0133

Phone: (506) 2672-0000

E-mail: sjopa_weddings@hilton.com

Web: www.hiltonpapagayoresort.com

Wedding Destination

Here you will find the most common questions before selecting Hilton Papagayo as your wedding destination. We're pretty confident that you will find our Resort very convenient.


•How many days must I arrive before my wedding?

There are no restrictions in Costa Rica, but we do recommend you come at least 1 day prior.

•What documents do I need to bring?

Everything is done prior to your arrival.  All you need is to complete a simple questionnaire and copy of your passport. We will handle the rest!

•Where will my marriage certificate be recognized?

The marriage in Costa Rica is recognized in U.S.A. and Canada, and is considered a legal union anywhere in the world.

•Do you have any black out dates?

Yes, we do - Dec 23 - Jan 3. These dates are unavailable.

•Is there a specific day we have to get married?

You can get married any day of the week.

•How many weddings do you have per day?

We book only 1 wedding per day.

•When will I be able to have my planning session at Hilton?

Once the contract is signed you will be working closely with our event manager to plan your wedding. Your  planning session is usually held a day after your arrival.

•Can I ship packages to the hotel?

Yes you can, but due to various Costa Rican importation laws, we do recommend you consult
with your event manager beforehand.

•Can I plan a welcome reception, rehearsal dinner or brunch with you?

Yes, we can organize any private event before and after your wedding. The resort’s event manager will assist you with the details and pricing for these

events.

•How late may I have my event?
All outdoor events must end by 10:00 pm. 

We will be more than glad in assisting you with any question or request that you could have.

Contact us :

Hilton Papagayo Resort & Spa Costa Rica

Fax: (506) 2672-0133

Phone: (506) 2672-0000

E-mail: sjopa_weddings@hilton.com

Web: www.hiltonpapagayoresort.com

Your Special Occasion Is Our Main Event

Let the colors, textures and smells of tropical surroundings inspire your romance.
Celebrate your love with an intimate wedding or vows renewal ceremony on the exotic, natural beach, while we manage every detail with the greatest of care.

EMERALD PACKAGE

•    Wedding pre-planning and on-site personalized session with our wedding coordinator

•       Complimentary room category upgrade for the bride and groom (subject to availability)

•       Choco-banana amenity in room on arrival

•       Special turn down service during the stay for bride and groom

•       Late check-out for bride and groom at 4:00 pm (subject to availability)

•       Steaming or ironing of the wedding dress and groom’s suit

•       Romantic decoration in-room on the wedding night

•       Sparkling wine and chocolate covered strawberries on wedding night

•       15% discount on spa treatments for all Guests

•       Reservation for up to 10 people at an la carte restaurant on wedding night (subject to availability)

•       Bridal hairstyling and make-up at Hilton Papagayo Spa Vida

•       Sparkling wine or signature cocktail for ceremony toast

•       One-tiered wedding cake (up to 10 people)

•       Romantic palm-roof gazebo or intimate beach location for ceremony

•       Notary services and legal or symbolic ceremony officiant

Ceremony Set –up

•       Podium

•       Ceremony chairs with chair covers and

•       Orange ties

•       Audio System for ceremony

Floral Arrangements

•       Petals for aisle

•       2 flower arrangements and fabric for

•       Wooden canopy

•       1 bouquet

•       1 boutonniere

DIAMOND PACKAGE

Wedding pre-planning and  on-site personalized  session with our wedding coordinator

•       Complimentary room category upgrade for the bride and groom (subject to availability)

•       Choco-banana amenity in room on arrival

•       Special turn down service during the stay for bride and groom

•       Late check-out for bride and groom at 4:00 pm (subject to availability)

•       Steaming or ironing of the wedding dress and  groom’s suit

•       15% discount on spa treatments for all Guests

•       Romantic decoration in-room on the wedding night

•       Sparkling wine and chocolate covered strawberries on wedding night

•       Bridal hairstyling and make-up at Hilton Papagayo Spa Vida

•       Sparkling wine or signature cocktail for ceremony toast

•       One-tiered wedding cake (up to 20 people)

•       Romantic palm-roof gazebo or intimate beach  location for ceremony

•       Notary services and legal or symbolic ceremony officiant

Ceremony Set-up

•       Podium

•       Ceremony chairs with chair covers and orange ties

•       Audio system for ceremony

•       Torches

•       Aromatic cold towels after ceremony

Floral Arrangements

•       Petals for aisle

•       2 flower arrangements and fabric for

•       Wooden canopy

•       1 bouquet

•       1 boutonniere

•       Flowers for bride’s hair

•       Flowers for wedding cake

Reception

•       Menu tasting for bride and groom two days before the event

•       Cocktail hour: 1 hour open bar and

•       Canapés

•       3-course plated dinner menu

•       3 hour open bar (house brands) 

Let’s Feel This Perfect !

If you feel attractive about the nature and you don’t know how to mix the ideas, here you will find some tips that will be very useful when choosing your decor so that everything is harmonious and perfect according with your personality and tastes.

A beach wedding brings together many elements that make it a unique and unforgettable, not only for the beautiful sunset to accompany your photos, is the tropical climate and the sound of the sea. That is why we want to give you some ideas that will help you pick the colors that harmonize your ceremony, the dress that will make you look radiant and beautiful, the flowers that will bring life to the reception and the exquisite menu that your guests will enjoy, and finally an essential element that will give more life to your wedding, the music. 

COLORS: The colors are very important because they reflect your personality and create environments, which is why we must be very careful when choosing your wedding colors courted. Remember that the colors prevail on the beach are the blue, green, turquoise, white, yellow and orange. An excellent combination may be turquoise, white and yellow or just white, green and the subdued color of the flame candles, your reception will a dream, play with your imagination and you will find the perfect atmosphere for your guests.

DRESS: no matter if you're high, low, blonde or brunette the most importantly is that you can feel like a fairy tale and always have in your mind that the man who is waiting for you, loves you above all things and no matter what he will see you beautiful and he will love you for the rest of his life.

FLOWERS: Roses, cartridges, lily, anemone, daffodil, freesia, gerbera, lily of the valley, orchids, ranunculus, anthurium, carnation, magnolia, peony, rose, sunflower, daisy, tulip, carnation etc...

All of them create an environment and give you a theme for your wedding, but more importantly they will be the accomplices of your dress, they will highlight your beauty, making you feel radiant.

This is why we must choose good mix of color and texture. Flowers are important from the bouquet that you will carry in your hands until the smallest petal to adorn the table of guests.

Make a beach wedding is a very important advantage because you do not have to worry about the season, you definitely will be in a tropical warm climates, so it will be easier to make decisions.

MENU: it is a beach wedding is time to enjoy a delicious dinner at the beach style, I suggest a delicious combination of sea and land (surf and turf) such a delicious tail grilled lobster and beef tenderloin with a bearnaise sauce based butter and white wine. It is essential that you offer two choices of meat, seafood and fish can be fantastic but we also know that there are foods that everyone can’t eat. The menu you choose will be significant for the guests, so be carefully and the guest will remember your wedding forever.

MUSIC: This could be the cause of making the reception memorable. It is causing a lot of feelings and unexplainable sensations, I recommend that you fit into the depths of your memories and find that song to mourn you, think, meditate, dream and live without worries, always making you happy in the saddest moments. This is the perfect song to walk on the beach with your princess dress and your accomplices in the hands, the colors harmonize with the melody of your heartbeat, only steps away from the man of your life. Music makes us live and feel the most special moments of our lives. Never forget this important complement, the music always makes happy hearts.

Remember that at Hilton Papagayo we make true the present and the most important memory of your life. 

                           

Beach Wedding

The sun shines more than normal, your heart beats like crazy and the anxiety to wear the dress doesn’t let you sleep, these are normal sensations you feel when you are organizing the wedding of your dreams. But all ideas are crossed, you don’t know what colors to choose and the hours become in seconds. This is why you should think carefully about every detail to make this day more than perfect, make it an incredible and unforgettable date for you and your guests. Make your beach wedding has many advantages, for example, is an intimate celebration with the closest people; your guests are a select group of family and friends, the cost is lower, a beach wedding is simpler and faster and remember that simplicity is elegance. That is why our resort offers full wedding services, you would not have to worry about: the notary services, the location, the decor, the photographer neither by the wedding cake and food. With personalized service from our wedding planner you only have to worry about finding the dress of your dreams. Remember your dream it and we make it true.