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Venue Research Questionnaire

The venue is the biggest influence for both style and budget so this is an important decision. The purpose of this questionnaire is to dive deeper into your preferences and style in regards to the venue so we can provide the best recommendations for you.

Step 1 of 8 - General Info

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Your Name*
First and last name please
Partner's Name
First and last name please
Email*
Event Date or Range*
Please note if this is a specific high priority date. Or if you are flexible please indicate any month(s) / year(s) of interest.
Approximate number of anticipated guests that will attend the wedding*

Destination & Experience
Destinations
Please select any destinations of interest. If not familiar with destinations, please leave blank.
- Tamarindo, Playa Langosta
- Playa Grande
- Playa Brasilito, Conchal, Flamingo, Azucar
- Playas del Coco, Hermosa, Panama
- Papagayo Peninsula
- El Jobo
- Nosara, Samara
- Santa Teresa, Mal Pais, Montezuma
- Playa Tambor
- Jaco, Manuel Antonio, Los Suenos
- Dominical, Uvita
- Osa Peninsula
- San Jose Metropolitan Area
- Central Valley outside San Jose
- Sarapiqui
- Turrialaba
- South Caribbean
- La Fortuna
- Monteverde
- Tenorio
- Rincon de la Vieja
Transportation
Many destinations in Costa Rica involve a longer drive, or a short domestic flight to reach. Please let us know what timeframes or transport are options you prefer. Select any that apply.
- I want to stay within approximately 1 hour drive from LIR or SJO
- I am comfortable with up to approximately 3 hour drive from LIR or SJO
- A short domestic flight is fine to get more off the beaten path
- I want my guests greeted at airport with private drivers.
- Our guests will prefer to have rental cars.
Activities
Please select any activities of interest below. This is helpful to keep in mind when selecting destination, based on activities available in each area. We suggest planning a group activity the day before the wedding to allow guests the opportunity to get to know each other in an informal fun setting. Catamaran Cruises, Ziplines, or ATV's are popular group selections.
- Catamaran Cruise
- Beach Party BBQ / Spearfishing
- Zipline
- ATV's
- Hanging Bridges
- Surfing
- Yoga
- Spa / Pampering
- Ocean Kayaking
- Horseback Riding
- Whitewater Rafting
- Bird Watching
- Wildlife Boat Tours
- Pottery
- Wildlife Refuge / Sanctuaries
- Sportfishing
- Volcano Sight seeing
- Waterfall Sight seeing
- Hot Springs
- Adventure Days - Multiple adventures
- Hiking
- Rainforest
- Cloudforest

Accommodations
Accommodations
What types of accommodations are of interest for hosting your guests?
- Boutique properties
- Private villa(s)
- Hotels we can take over the entire property
- All Inclusive Resorts
- Intimate B&B's
- Condo Properties
- Most of the guests stay at the same property
- All of my guests make their own travel plans
Accommodations Budget
Desired Budget range for accommodations (select more than one category if you want a property or two with multiple price points)
- $200 - $300 / night
- $300 - $400 / night
- $400 - $500 / night
- $500 - $600 / night
- $600 - $700 / night
- $700 / night +

Ceremony
Ceremony Setting
What type of setting do you envision for your ceremony? If you like more than one type, select any that are of interest.
- Beach, on sand
- Beachfront, but Off Sand
- Elevated Coastal Vistas
- Tucked under Trees
- Garden
- Private Villa
- Beach Club
- Tented
- Open air covered event space
- Church / Chapel
- Hotel / Resort
- Rainforest
- Waterfall
- A beach with more privacy
- Ranch
- Mountaintop
- Volcano views
- Cloud Forest
- Next to a Lake or River
- On-site at hotel or accommodations
- Close to hotel / accommodations
Traditions
Do you have any traditions you plan to include in your wedding day (or surrounding days) that we need to keep in mind for a venue? For example, needing space for a Tea ceremony, a Hindu Ceremony, Mehendi Ceremony, Sangeet, etc...

Reception
Reception Setting
What type of setting do you envision for your reception? If you like more than one type, select any that are of interest.
- Near Ceremony (No driving)
- A short drive from Ceremony
- Farther from Ceremony is fine
- Beach, on sand
- Beachfront, but Off Sand
- Elevated Coastal Vistas
- Tucked under Trees
- Garden
- Private Villa
- Beach Club
- Hotel / Resort
- Ballroom
- Open air covered event space
- Tented
- Mansion
- Luxury Restaurant
- Quaint Restaurant
- Restaurant, Private to our party
- Rainforest
- Waterfall
- A beach with more privacy
- Ranch
- Mountaintop
- Volcano views
- Cloud Forest
- Next to a Lake or River
I want to...
Select all that apply
- Serve my guests an amazing 5 star meal
- Have option to create a custom menu
- Give my guests an authentic Costa Rican experience
- Have an intimate dinner party
- Dance after dinner
- Treat my guests to a unigue experience
- Include Traditional Elements (Reception Introduction, First Dance, Parent Dances)
- Keep logistics simple for comfort of my guests
- Have alternate inclusions in my wedding (lawn games, etc..)
- Be able to keep the party going later into the night, after 10pm
- Offer Kosher food to some guests (If possible, but not must have)
- Offer Kosher food to some guests (must have)
- Offer Kosher food to all guests (If possible, but not must have)
- Offer Kosher food to all guests (must have)
- Offer Vegan and Vegetarian options

Previous Experiences
Have you been to Costa Rica before?
If so, tell us a bit about your trip. What did you like or not like? What destinations/hotels did you stay and activities did you do? Any elements from your visit that you want to include in your guests experience? Anything you want to be sure to avoid in your guests experience?
Weddings you have attended as a Guest
For weddings you have been a guest, what are some things you have loved in regards to the Venue / Setting that the couple chose? And disliked?
Have you ever attended a Destination Wedding?
If so, please note any details you have liked and disliked about the destination wedding experience and the venue(s).

Venue Preferences
Style of Event Venue(s)
What kind of style do you want these event spaces and your wedding to evoke?
- Modern
- Rustic
- Tropical
- Natural / Earthy
- Classic
- Intimate
- Chic
- Formal
- Elegant
- Sophisticated
- Relaxed
- Bohemian
- Glamorous
- Romantic
- Minimalist
- Architectural
- Shabby Chic
- Vintage
- Whimsical
- Contemporary
- Eclectic
- Garden
- Quaint
- Preppy
- Swank
- Unique
- Traditional
Event Time
What time of day do you envision your events taking place?
- Morning Ceremony
- Wedding Brunch
- Wedding Lunch
- Afternoon Ceremony (pre-Sunset)
- Evening Ceremony (after Dark)
- Evening Reception
Venues you have checked out
While researching venues and locations have any particular venues or destinations, or hotels popped out to you as being of interest? Have you visited any venues? What properties have you liked / not liked?
Are you envisioning having any other events?
Please share details about what you envision if having any other surrounding events. For example: Welcome Party or Dinner, Rehearsal Party of Dinner, Post-Wedding Brunch, Excursions, etc.
Is there anything else you'd like to tell us about your wedding, wedding venue preferences, or guest experience?
Pinterest Board
If you have a Pinterest Board, please share the link here (please make sure it is not set to Private view).

Budget Details
What is your target Budget (or range)?
Please select which statement below best aligns with how firm or flexible this target budget or range is?
Note: our goal is to meet your budget goals as best we can (if the style and guest count are feasible to align with your target budget). The purpose of this question is for us to understand your goals as well as we can, so we can best serve you. For example, this lets us know whether we should include options that check all of your boxes but not might align within budget, or whether we should skip those options.
- We are not really sure what the budget would be for what we want, so this is a "nice to have" budget, but with a lot of flexibility.
- Some flexibility, case by case basis for the things that are priorities to us.
- Mostly firm limit, but maybe be some wiggle room to splurge in areas that are priorities to us.
- Firm limit, cannot exceed this.
What does this budget include? Check all that apply:
- Planning
- Design
- Event Day Coordination
- Venue Rental Site Fees
- Photography
- Videography
- Officiant - Symbolic Ceremony
- Officiant - Legal Ceremony
- Ceremony Music - prefer a Musician(s)
- Ceremony Music - prefer a Deejay
- Reception Music - prefer a Band
- Reception Music - prefer a Deejay
- Other Entertainment
- Photobooth
- Hair Stylist for you
- Hair Stylist for Wedding Party / VIP's
- Makeup Artist for you
- Makeup Artist for Wedding Party / VIP's
- Food & Beverages
- Service Staff
- Flowers
- Rentals (tables, chairs, linens, furniture, lights, etc..)
- Dancefloor Rental if applicable for venue
- Tent(s)
- Wedding Day Transportation
- Groom Fashion
- Bride Fashion
- Favors
- Stationery
- Cake or Desserts
- Welcome Bags
- Childcare
- Accommodations for you
- Accommodations for guests you've decided to host
- Welcome Party
- Rehearsal Dinner
- Day-After Brunch
- Excursion(s) for you
- Excursion(s) for guests you've decided to host
- Excursion(s) for all guests
If you are aiming to cover accommodations or any other travel plans some guests and if you are including that in your target budget above, please indicate how many guests this applies to.
Is there anything else we should know about your budget priorities? Any comments about where you want to spend or save money?

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Venue Research Questionnaire

Step 1 of 8 - General Info

Destination & Experience

Accommodations

Ceremony

Reception

Previous Experiences

Venue Preferences

Budget Details

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