Bohemian Styled Shoot

In October, we participated in a styled wedding photo shoot organized by the talented wedding planner Kirsten of Four Winds Weddings and her husband Jonathan of Costa Vida Photography.  The shoot took place at a breath-taking location named El Chante (Costa Rican slang for "the house") nestled up in the hills overlooking the Tamarindo bay and estuary.  This time of year the only word that comes to mind when taking in the view is "LUSH".  

I was super excited because not only did we do the make-up and hair for the beautiful model, Pam, but I also provided my tribal etched brass cuff, chunky leather ring and etched brass leaf necklace for the shoot, which is awesome because for years I've intended to mesh the wedding styling business with my jewelry business.  My jewelry obviously isn't "traditional" wedding jewelry -- so this styled shoot was a perfect fit for the bohemian bride looking for elegantly handmade boho jewelry.

We set up to do the hair and make-up on the fabulous deck of one of the villas surrounded by beautiful Indonesian carved furniture and doors on one side, and the stunning panoramic view on the other.  We have definitely worked in worse places.  So pretty!

I don't think I could have better captured the way I envision my jewelry being worn if I had thought up the whole shoot myself.  And the hair and make-up turned out so beautiful.  It was so much fun to work on this creative shoot!  Thanks to Kirsten for her amazing eye and style!!

Carly & Steve

We had a wonderful time with Carly and her closest friends and family.   Carly's style was natural, beachy make-up with soft boho beach hair.  Gorgeous.

Photography;  Costa Vida

Planner:  Four Winds Weddings

Angeli & Eric

Angeli & Eric had an intimate wedding of close friends and family at Villa Diosa del Mar -- a charming beachfront estate in Playa Junquillal.

The little bungalows that we had our appointments in are so charming and provided a great backdrop for our "getting ready" photos.

Gorgeous wedding highlights video from Jonathan Yonkers.

Photography:  Christina Craft - Funky Town Photography

Wedding Planner:  Four Winds Weddings

This wedding was featured on  Desire Hartstock wedding blog.

Courtney & Ryan

Courtney and Ryan Highlights video from jonathan yonkers on Vimeo.

Caroline & Ben

One of the perks of being wedding stylists in Costa Rica is that we get to travel to all these beautiful places outside of the already spectacular beach paradise that we live.  Caroline & Ben had their amazing wedding in beautiful La Fortuna, with the Volcan Arenal as the backdrop.  Their room was tucked up away from the road, nestled among lush, jungle foliage. It could not have been a more beautiful, tranquil setting for getting ready. 

Caroline's style was vintage, old Hollywood glam, complete with  soft finger waves, winged liner, lush red lips and glamorous satin gown. 

Their wedding was featured on Junebug Weddings blog.

Hair & Make-Up:  Maravilla Weddings
Location:  Lake Arenal, Costa Rica
Photographers:  Davina & Daniel
Wedding Coordinator:  Four Winds Weddings

Rebecca & Andrew

Every single detail of this wedding was dreamy!  For starters, the location, Sueno del Mar in Langosta became my new dream wedding location.  This fab site, combined with Kirsten from Four Winds Weddings impeccable site styling, took my breath away! 

We met up with Rebecca a few days prior for her trial session.  Her and Andrew were all smiles and radiated love and happiness.  When we got arrived on the wedding day, we were all on track to make her and her amazing family gorgeous for the ceremony.

 

Beautiful wedding highlights video by the talented Jonathan Yonkers.