Wedding Testimonials

Oh, my. Where do i even begin? A year and a bit after my wedding, we’re still getting compliments on the event, the location, the photos… Mil Besos was *incredible* —

First off: my now-husband and i are in our late 40s, which means special, family-oriented events are by their nature very different from when we were in our 20s and even our 30s. Our parents are older, they need care, and sometimes physical assistance. Meanwhile, our siblings, relatives, and friends in our generation crave joy and fun and a reprieve from the responsibilities of intense jobs and, for some, intense children. And the children in attendance craved joy, too, but of the kid-sort. We could have gone big, or small, or very small— they gave us detailed plans for each option— but we chose small, to make things safer and less overwhelming for our parents. We hoped that going small wouldn’t mean we’d get less care or attention, and Mil Besos did not disappoint. Even for small events of 24ish people, we got great care, attention to detail, and beauty.

Mil Besos balanced it ALL— our parents safety and well-being, our guest experience, and our wedding aesthetic and sincerity, all at the same time and within our budget. It. Was. BEAUTIFUL. !

They connected us with an incredible venue— so splendid! They connected us with an incredible (and affordable!!) photographer who delivered incredible digital images that have printed beautifully. Best photos, comfortable and lusciously beautiful location that was very connected to my childhood (we are mixed-race, mixed-culture family, and this was so on-the-nose i can’t even describe how perfect it was!) and my husband’s passions (surf, food, surf, coffee, more food, more surf). They helped us ensure that our elderly parents (mobility issues, dementia) were cared-for, safe, and happy; they provided options for our less elderly guests to get out and see the wonders of the region. They also facilitated the hand-off between the Guanacaste beekeeper who provided our gifts, as our flight schedule made it difficult for us to pick up the bottles of honey directly. Who does that? Only people who are rooting for you and all your guests, I’ll tell you who!

The in-person planning team was also awesome— they made sure our parents were safe and comfortable, our guests felt cared for and had many activities to enjoy, they accommodated our every hope (from flowers to music to cake, they made it work, even in a more remote area!). It was truly wonderful to receive the benefit of their work. My family — our family — remains grateful.

I don’t think I’ll have another wedding any time soon, but i highly, highly, HIGHLY recommend Mil Besos to anyone who has a special celebration— elopement, wedding, significant anniversary, anything! — to reach out to them. They are incredibly thoughtful and thorough, and a pleasure to work with.

I will add a side note as well: i am autistic and there are aspects of wedding planning that can, uhhh, mess with an autistic person’s sense of calm (you think a typical woman finds this stuff stressful? Meet an autistic bride, lol). I mentioned it up front, and the team did not shame or embarrass me at all. They simply worked to make sure the planning process as clear and concrete as possible, and allowed me to ask whatever questions i needed to ask. There were many emails and zooms and calls— and they were incredible every time.

Mil Besos is incredible. They’re 100% who you want helping you plan your beautiful event.

Our wedding in Costa Rica was an absolute dream, and we owe it all to the incredible team at Mil Besos. From start to finish, they were professional, efficient, and so genuinely kind. Every detail, from the planning stages to the breathtaking décor and seamless day-of coordination was handled with such care and expertise. It was clear they truly knew what they were doing, and their experience showed in everything they touched.

They brought our vision to life in ways we couldn’t have imagined, and we were able to fully relax and enjoy the day knowing we were in such capable hands. Even their travel team was fantastic, helping our guests with flights, transportation, and accommodations, no detail was too small.

If you’re planning a destination wedding in Costa Rica, look no further, Mil Besos is the dream team, and we’re endlessly grateful for everything they did to make our wedding unforgettable. We couldn’t have done it without them.

Mil Besos and their team did an outstanding job helping us make our Costa Rican wedding so special! They truly thought of everything and made this experience unforgettable for not only us but our guests as well! Thank you so much for these amazing memories! Pura Vida!!

Planning a destination wedding is stressful enough, but having a team like this by my side made all the difference. Arlene and Sol were always very responsive and went above and beyond to make my day truly special. From the beginning, they were patient, helpful, and made the entire process feel seamless.

On the day of the wedding, I truly had zero stress. Everything was handled with care and precision, and I was able to fully enjoy each moment knowing they had everything under control. I can’t thank them enough for making our day absolutely perfect.

The whole team at Milbesos was absolutely amazing! My husband and I would have been totally lost without them, as getting married in a different country is hard when you don’t know where to look, who to hire and what to do. Meghan and her team absolutely nailed it. They listened to everything we wanted, big and small details. We will forever be thankful we got to experience the wedding of our dreams, and it’s all because of them! Worth every single penny twice over.

Mil Besos was incredible!!! Cannot put into words how amazing they were from start to finish of the wedding planning process. They helped bring our wedding vision to life, streamlined the travel process for our guests and helped coordinate with all of our vendors. Truly could not have done it without them and can’t recommend enough!!!

Meghan and her team helped bring our dream wedding to life!! It’s been over a year since our wedding and our guests are still reminiscing! If you’re planning a destination wedding in Costa Rica I HIGHLY recommend Mil Besos!! Planning was enjoyable instead of stressful, knowing Meghan and her team were dedicated to our vision! Thank you Meghan and her team!!

The team at Mil Besos made planning our wedding in Tamarindo an absolute breeze! As someone who had never even been to Costa Rica, I was pretty overwhelmed when starting the planning process once we had chosen Tamarindo for our destination wedding. I was blown away by how easy they made the entire process. Their vendor recommendations were spot-on, and they also suggested amazing activities that made our whole trip unforgettable. I couldn’t recommend them more!

Working with Mil Besos was, hands down, the best and most important decision I made when planning our wedding. That’s not hyperbole — hear me out:

From the moment we began partnering with them, every decision became easier, more thoughtful, more informed, and, as much as wedding planning can be, less stressful. We were planning a destination wedding in another country, with everything completely sight unseen. The fact that I felt entirely confident making choices without venue tours, tastings, or really seeing anything in person — solely relying on the Mil Besos team’s expertise — was absolutely priceless.

Their curated vendor lists are invaluable, and the personalized venue and accommodations deck provided options tailored just for us. We likely would have never connected with some of the incredible people who made our wedding so memorable — huge shoutouts to our photographer and videographer, DJ, musician, h&mu artist, venue, and the amazing staff at El Mangroove (who made us and all of our guests in our room block feel so incredibly special). And of course, the absolute QUEENS at Mil Besos — Connie, Megan, Cata, Arlene, Sol, and Eunice — each one of these ladies is a gem. I genuinely have MB to thank for it all.

On top of that, they made booking everything seamless. I’m talking transportation, rental cars, the catamaran, horseback riding, ATVs, florist, venue, room block, honeymoon stays — all of it. Not to mention how beautifully they helped coordinate everything for our guests, as well.

And once we arrived, the level of support was beyond anything I could have imagined. (My husband, my MOH, and my grandmother — who all initially thought I didn’t need to hire a planner — told me no fewer than 100 times how they were gladly eating their words.) By the end of the trip, our entire wedding party was referring to Connie as our mascot.

I could not be more grateful to Mil Besos for making our wedding, honeymoon, and entire trip so incredibly special. Aside from saying “yes” to my amazing husband, choosing them was truly the best wedding decision I made.

I am beyond grateful that I chose Mil Besos to plan our destination wedding in breathtaking Costa Rica! From the moment I started working with them in early 2024 until the last day of our honeymoon, their team was nothing short of phenomenal.

Over the course of a year, I collaborated with multiple Mil Besos team members to select the perfect venue, book our hotel, choose a photographer, design my dream bouquet, plan our wedding day dinner, and arrange honeymoon activities and transportation. Despite working with different team members, everything was so seamless and cohesive—it felt like I was speaking with the same person the entire time!

We had never been to Costa Rica before, but thanks to their expertise, we felt completely prepared. Every recommendation they made was spot on, perfectly aligned with what my husband and I love. Communication was effortless and consistent, and every single detail was handled with precision. We didn’t have to worry about a thing!

As a project manager, I especially appreciated the app we used to track tasks and communicate—it made the planning process smooth and stress-free. I couldn’t be happier with how beautifully everything turned out!

If you’re planning a wedding in Costa Rica, look no further—Mil Besos is the absolute best choice you can make. We will forever be grateful for their dedication, expertise, and care!

– The Stevensons 🤍

We are so grateful to have worked with the Mil Besos team for our wedding at Sueno del Mar in November 2024! We are Canadian and knew we would need support with booking vendors and managing our guests’ travel. I can say confidently that the team is well worth the added costs for a wedding, especially for a destination!

The team is very organized and use a project management tool to help outline tasks and things for the bride/groom to consider. They also have access to amazing vendors in Costa Rica which makes booking very easy. We experienced some travel disruptions with our flights being cancelled a few days before our wedding. The Mil Besos team was very supportive and helped us all get transportation figured out. If we didn’t have their help, the few days leading up to our wedding would have been extremely stressful.

I loved working with their team during the day of the wedding, our Day of Coordinator, Sol, was everything I ever wanted in a planner and ensured everything was perfect and came together without me having to be involved. The team also has an amazing Social Media Manager, Ilaria, who captured videos/images from behind the scenes so we never had to be on our phones and still got so much content, plus the pictures we got from our photographers!

Thanks again to the Mil Besos team, our wedding was a dream come true and it was all because of you!

Our elopement in La Fortuna, Costa Rica, was everything we dreamed of and more, and it wouldn’t have been possible without the incredible Mil Besos team. From the moment we arrived, they made sure every detail was taken care of, allowing us to focus entirely on each other and the beautiful experience we were about to embark on.

We exchanged vows in front of the stunning La Fortuna Waterfall, a place that felt magical and intimate, just the two of us. Mil Besos made sure everything went smoothly, from the ceremony itself to the personal touches that made the moment even more special. We couldn’t have asked for a more perfect, serene setting to begin our lives together.

Our stay at the Royal Corin Resort was the perfect escape. With stunning views of Arenal Volcano, the resort offered us luxurious accommodations and impeccable service, making it feel like we were in our own little paradise. After the ceremony, we enjoyed the hot springs, and every evening, we relaxed with the perfect backdrop of nature, making the entire experience even more memorable. The service was exceptional, and the staff went above and beyond to ensure we had everything we needed

We did encounter a bit of a hiccup when our luggage got lost, but both Mil Besos and The Royal Corin staff went out of their way to help us with the situation. They kept us updated on the progress and even offered to help in any way possible to make sure we didn’t feel stressed or inconvenienced. Their support made us feel so cared for during our stay, and we were relieved when our luggage finally arrived.

Aside from that, our trip was filled with amazing adventures. We hiked the La Leona trail, where we were surrounded by vibrant wildlife and breathtaking views. The Rio Celeste with its magical turquoise waters was a highlight, and we also had the chance to explore caves, making our elopement feel like the ultimate adventure.

From coordinating every detail of our ceremony to stepping in to resolve the little issues we encountered, Mil Besos made sure our experience was seamless and stress-free. Their attention to detail and genuine care for us went beyond our expectations. We feel so fortunate to have had them by our side as we embarked on this new chapter of our lives. We truly appreciate everything they did to make our elopement so unforgettable. We’ll cherish these memories for a lifetime. Thank you!