You have total flexibility! The wedding is on Saturday, April 17, 2027. Our official recommended guest travel window is Thursday, April 15 to Sunday, April 18. Wedding Party: Please arrive by Thursday, April 15 for rehearsals. (Note: The couple and select family will be arriving on Wednesday). All Guests: You are welcome to arrive earlier or stay longer to extend your vacation! Please book and manage those extra nights independently.

Fly into Liberia International Airport (LIR). It’s a 1.5-hour drive to Tamarindo, and United and Southwest offer direct flights from Houston. Avoid San José (SJO) unless you want a 5-hour drive.

Yes. Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months before and after your travel dates. Check your expiration date now and renew early if needed!

We are helping coordinate group shuttles for guests arriving on Wednesday. Once you book your flights, please share your itinerary with us. Alternatively, authorized airport shuttles (like Tamarindo Shuttle or EcoTrans) and private drivers are easily bookable at LIR, costing roughly $30–$40 usd per person for a shared shuttle.

While Villa Paraiso is reserved for the wedding festivities and select wedding party members, Tamarindo is filled with incredible beachfront boutique hotels, luxury resorts, and Airbnb rentals within minutes of the villa. Check back soon, as we will block details or recommended accommodations here.

Both the ceremony and reception will be held at a stunning private villa located in Tamarindo, within the Guanacaste Province of Costa Rica. A shuttle will be provided to and from the villa.

It's extremely walkable and easy to get around. The town itself is small but full of restaurants and bars, so you can just walk about anywhere. It's also super easy to get an Uber.

Our wedding weekend is an adults-only event. The only children in attendance are the couple's immediate nieces and nephews. We appreciate your understanding!

April is one of the absolute best times to visit Guanacaste! It marks the end of the dry season, meaning you can expect beautiful, predictable weather: plenty of sunshine, blue skies, and zero rain. Temperatures usually hover around 85–90°F during the day and drop to a comfortable 75°F in the evening with a nice ocean breeze.

Credit Cards: Widely accepted, but check if your card charges a 3% foreign transaction fee. If it does, consider grabbing a no-fee travel card before the trip. Cash & Tipping: Bring crisp, un-ripped US dollars ($1, $5, $10, and $20 bills only—large bills aren't accepted). Cash is highly recommended for tipping drivers, tour guides, and small beach vendors. ATMs: You can pull local cash (Colones) from local bank ATMs if needed. Call your bank before leaving to clear your debit card for international use.

The Welcome Party: Coastal Casual. Think effortless resort wear: linen shirts, summer dresses, chic sandals, or boat shoes. Relaxed but put-together (no swimwear or graphic tees). The Ceremony & Reception: Tropical Formal. Elegant resort-wear fabrics, and lightweight formal attire. Cream alternatives (sand, beige, oatmeal, champagne, taupe), Earth tones (sage, olive, mocha, chocolate), Coastal tones (dusty blue, slate blue), Warm tones (clay, muted rust). Need Inspo? Check out our Style & Vibe Lookbook for outfit and color palette inspiration for both events! [Check back for a link to our Style Guide Coming Soon!]

Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP). It is highly recommended by travel experts and government officials to help the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate contact you during emergencies, such as natural disasters, civil unrest, or health crises

For immediate urgent care in Tamarindo, :Guanacaste Medical Center is roughly a 2 min golf cart drive or a 5 min walk : Located in downtown Tamarindo (in front of the Tamarindo Diria Hotel). It operates 24/7 for medical emergencies, minor surgeries, and diagnostics. Emergency 2000: Located 150 meters west of the Post Office in Tamarindo, providing general practice, diagnostics, and urgent care.