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.
