Brooke and Taylor brought their closest family and friends to Costa Rica for a wedding weekend that felt equal parts relaxed beach holiday and stylish destination celebration. The days leading up to the wedding were filled with connection, sunshine, and time spent by the ocean.
The night before the wedding, the couple hosted a rehearsal dinner where guests enjoyed sunset cocktails, dinner, speeches, dessert, and a fire show. It was the perfect way to welcome everyone into the weekend and set the tone for the joy still to come.
On the wedding morning, the villa was full of energy as hair and makeup began, champagne was poured, and Brooke got ready surrounded by her favourite women. The mood was playful and emotional, with a champagne pop moment alongside her bridal party before slipping into her gown. Brooke’s bridal look was modern and romantic, paired with a dramatic tropical bouquet featuring orchids, anthuriums, birds of paradise, and trailing green textures in shades of blush, pink, ivory, and lime.
The colour palette for the day was bold, fresh, and beautifully unexpected. Bridesmaids wore a mix of vibrant gowns in fuchsia, champagne, burnt orange, and olive green, each carrying florals inspired by the tone of their dress. The overall result felt fashion-forward, tropical, and full of personality.
Guests arrived at Pangas to refreshing drinks, coconuts, and the warm ocean breeze. The ceremony design embraced Pangas’ natural beauty with no arch, allowing the setting itself to shine. Vintage rugs created an aisle beneath the trees, while a memorial chair on Brooke’s side honoured a loved one in a meaningful touch.
Wedding Playlist
Ceremony starts with: Real Love Baby by Father John Misty
Ceremony ends with: You Make My Dreams by Daryl Hall + John Oates
Couple's first dance song: Madalena By Goose
Father + daughter dance song: Harvest Moon by Neil Young
Mother + son dance song: Somewhere Over The Rainbow by Kamakawiwoʻole
Cake-cutting song: This Must Be the Place by Talking Heads
As Real Love Baby by Father John Misty played, the ceremony began. Taylor walked with his mother, followed by Brooke escorted by both of her parents. They exchanged personal vows in front of those closest to them, with a reading from Everything I Know About Love by Dolly Alderton adding another heartfelt layer to the ceremony.
After saying “I do,” the couple celebrated with tequila shots, sunset portraits on the beach, and cocktail hour beneath the palms. As golden hour arrived, Brooke and her bridesmaids wandered the sand together, creating some of the most joyful images of the day.
Wedding Day Menu
Hors d’oeuvres: Chicken skewer, ceviche shot, and cheese empanada
Starter: Guacamole, and pico de gallo
Main course: Mahi mahi, and marinated flank steak
Side dish: Corn and flour tortillas, grilled vegetables skewers, rice and beans
Dessert: Coconut flan
Dinner was set on long communal tables dressed in white linens, olive green napkins, layered chargers, soft pink glassware, candlelight, and lush tropical florals. The reception felt intimate, stylish, and welcoming, with live music from Brothers Brutus carrying the evening forward.
Later, Brooke and Taylor cut into their two-tier cake before sharing their first dance under the stars. Parent dances followed, heartfelt toasts were given, and the night naturally turned into a beachside celebration filled with music, laughter, and dancing.
This wedding was the perfect reflection of Brooke and Taylor: heartfelt, vibrant, effortlessly cool, and centred around the people they love most.