Morgan and Dylan’s Beautiful Beach Wedding in Costa Rica by Bacalao Films

Happy Monday to you all! I hope you had a good weekend filled with many a wedding planning task and that your to do list is gradually getting crossed off! If you are longing for the summer, this Costa Rica Beach wedding is just the thing you need! Morgan and Dylan were married on 21st April 2023 at Reserva Conchal. They made their destination wedding a week long celebration, planning activities for all their gusts from a waterfall hike to a sunset cruise. The wedding itself was set on the beach and filled with the most gorgeous white and green florals and was followed by a wonderful outdoor reception where they partied into the early hours. Big thanks to the photographer Bacalao Films and the planner Mil Besos Costa Rica for this gorgeous wedding.

Meghan the planner tells us more about the wedding

Morgan and Dylan’s fiery beach wedding in Conchal was a true adventure from start to finish! These two were a couple of firefighters who met during training at the Fire Academy for Las Vegas Fire + Rescue. They envisioned an unforgettable weekend with their family and friends, exploring the natural beauty of Costa Rica enveloped in the Pura Vida spirit.

The newlyweds joined their guests in staying at The Westin Reserva Playa Conchal, an all-inclusive golf resort + spa in Guanacaste Province. Upon arrival, guests were greeted with personalized itineraries so that they could kick back and relax once they knew the daily layouts.

As a lively and energetic couple, they wanted to incorporate their fiery personalities and style into their wedding agenda – which meant a jam-packed weekend exploring Costa Rica – so to kick off the festivities we planned for a waterfall hike in the stunning Parque Nacional Rincón de la Vieja. Instead of the traditional rehearsal dinner, they practiced the ceremony intimately with the bridal parties and then joined all their guests in a magical sunset Catamaran Cruise. The days following the wedding were filled with beach trips and more adventures like ATV jungle rides and ziplining.

Morgan + Dylan shared the sweetest intimate first look where they privately read aloud their vows to one another. Morgan carried a bouquet of white and ivory flowers, such as orchids, roses, lisianthus, and snapdragons, with shades of green from eucalyptus, palms, amaranthus, calathea, ruscus, and philodendron. At the same time, Dylan had a boutonniere of orchids and anthuriums to complement Morgan’s bouquet.

Their ceremony made for an utterly magical atmosphere, where they wed with white sand beneath their feet and basked in the breath taking view of the ocean’s shore. The bride’s brother was the officiant, who stood underneath the wooden circular arch that was partially covered in green foliage, creating a naturalistic setting for the ceremony. Everything coordinated together seamlessly, as the groom wore a navy blue suit with a sage green tie that matched the bridesmaids’ dresses.

The reception took place at the Westin Caracola, a cozy and elegant restaurant with a stunning view. The newlyweds dined at an intimate sweetheart table, while listening to the speeches and toasts from their loved ones. Morgan changed into her personalized converse shoes that read “Just Married” on the soles, adding a touch of humor and personality to her outfit.

We loved the trend that the couple incorporated in their special day to recognize other couples. The groom announced an “Anniversary Dance” where all spouses were invited to the dance floor and recognized the couple that has been married the longest – so sweet!

It was a fiery and fabulous beach wedding, and we were so happy to be part of Morgan and Dylan’s dream celebration!

Supplier Shout Outs

• Event Planner: Mil Besos Costa Rica
• Photographer: Bacalao Films
• DJ: DJ Guana
• Reception Venue: Reserva Conchal