“Thank you so much for organizing our wedding- it exceeded our expectations!  Erin had everything arranged and it was worry free.  In fact, I was so relaxed that I was a few minutes late getting back from the beach to get ready for the ceremony.  She made many helpful suggestions such as where to have the rehearsal dinner and to hire a cook for the reception.  We followed her advice and every time it was just what we wanted.  After giving some idea of what we wanted by picking photos from your website, Erin handled everything.  In fact, she decorated the house for the reception and I didn't even look at it so it would be a surprise when we walked in.  It looked wonderful.  She also handled little details like putting music on for us.  Everything was perfect.  We had our dream casual wedding on the beach at sunset.  I would definitely recommend your company and Erin to any couple wanting to get married in Costa Rica.  Everybody had a great time. Thanks again!”
-- Cindy Johnson,  Married 2007 Casa de Frutas/ Tulemar beach Manuel Antonio

“It has been an unforgettable journey working with you both.  Words cannot express how pleased we are with all your hard work and time put into making our dream wedding come true.  Your devotion and spirit has touched us through the whole process.

From the day we arrived in Costa Rica to the day we left, we felt like we were taken care by the best!  From planning day trips to centerpieces, you made it so easy for us.  We felt very comfortable working with you from beginning to end and were so happy with how everything turned out.  Every detail was so beautiful and every referral was exactly what we were looking for.  We also thank Juan Carlos for making the memories we have so beautiful in every picture he took.  We could not ask for more and will remember this for our lifetime!

Thank you for everything you did for us!  We really appreciated every detail and time put into our big day!  All those emails and conversations were such a big help and well worth it!  Like we said before, we could not ask for more and we wish you all the best! We will definitely be back to Costa Rica….you truly made this an incredible experience that we will always remember!”
-- Aaron & Bianca Moore

“I know you saw our email thanking Anahi for her hard work on our wedding but I just wanted to take a moment to tell you how pleased we were with all the vendors that were used for the wedding.  From the manicurist and stylist to the florist and photographers, every vendor you used exceeded any expectations we had.  I particularlly want to mention that the manicurist, stylist and photographers not only did their job beautifully but were wonderful people that only enhanced my wedding day experience.  They all made me feel relaxed and special.  Shlomy's catering was delicious and everyone was impressed with everything he created from the tangy juices to the entrees and cheesecakes.  The tents were perfect too, clean and beautifully decorated to reflect the reception design just as I wanted it.

We're most pleased with Tropical Occasions, their vendors, and our Guanacaste area coordinator, the wonderful Anahi.  We wish you all much continued success and will gladly sing your praises over and over again!”
-- Gretchen and Daniel Keck (Aug 5th  2006 Wedding Tamarindo)

“What did Cary Grant say in one of those movies from the 1950s?  We think it was "Judy, Judy, Judy!"  Well, our retort to that is Aimee, Aimee, Aimee!!!  We honestly can't believe our good fortune in stumbling across your website and the absolutely, drop dead great, can't beat this with a stick, it's the best ever, wonderful services you provided us!!  You have that wonderful combination of being a consummate organizer and problem fixer, cheerleader, helper, "mother hen" and just plain friend!  You also have the patience of Job and the absolute most cheery personality that either of us has dealt with in a looong time.  Our only regrets about the wedding are not perhaps seeing Einar and Fernando again AND NEVER MEETING YOU IN PERSON!  But, your wonderful help has made us "Aimee's Disciples".  Aimee, without you, our wedding would not have happened as we had dreamed it to be.

Aimee if you want to use us as references, PLEASE do so. We can't thank you three enough for your wonderful help and friendship.  We're 45 and 44, respectively, so we've seen lots of highs and lows. But, thanks to you all, November 27, 2003 was the absolute best day of both our lives!! Pura Vida!!!”
-- Debee and Harry Purkey (December 9, 2003)

“Back in the cold now. Brrrr. Bob and I did not want to come home. Costa Rica is absolutely beautiful! We traveled all down the Pacific Coast after we left the villa. Went back to Tamarindo, Arenal, Montezuma and Manuel Antonio.  We had planned for Dominical but the surf was too good in Manuel Antonio to leave! We will be back for sure....if not to live then just for a visit.  How hard was it for you to move there?

Let me say a huge THANK YOU for the change in beach and all of your work.  It was a beautiful day and a beautiful ceremony.  You made our day run smoothly and without any hitches so thank you again.  It was great to meet you... you are a beautiful person inside and out. I will send you pictures of our wedding. They are absolutely beautiful thanks to the location and of course YOU! Many thanks and all the best to you.”
-- Kristin Barrette

“We've almost been married four weeks now, and I've been meaning to write you for weeks. The honeymoon went great--the hard part was coming back to Minnesota with below-zero temperatures and the stress of daily life. We're having a post-wedding party for almost 200 people on Saturday. Loads of people are coming in from out of town, and it's hectic and chaotic, but fun.

Anyway, back to the wedding. I want to thank you for all the hard work you did to pull together the most fabulous event ever! Every detail was perfect. When people ask how it went, I tell them it was better than I could have ever expected. The flowers were amazingly gorgeous, the officiate was kind and personable, the vows were beautiful, the setting was the most romantic spot ever, Fernando's photos are great... you even did my hair for me, and it was exactly what I wanted!  Everyone who attended says it was the best wedding they've ever seen. This is all thanks to you and your great planning skills, timing, and taste.

So thank you, thank you, thank you for making our most important day the most memorable ever.”
-- Becky Orttel

“Were do I start? Aimee really did an unbelievable job for Michelle and I, from the planning to the execution, everything was perfect. I don't normally give out perfect 10's as far as recommendations are concerned because I feel there is always something more to aspire to, but in this case it is appropriate because she essentially was the reason we were able to enjoy our wedding and honeymoon so much. 
 
We planned the details of the wedding with her prior to arriving in CR. When we arrived, she stepped in and there was very little she would let us do from there. She turned out to be much more than a wedding planner to us, often she was also our translator, local guide and friend. 
 
As a result of all of Aimee's efforts, my wife was able to be at ease prior and up to the wedding (as much as one can be before getting married) and I was more relaxed knowing everything was in a very capable person’s hands. The wedding itself went off with out a hitch and was a lot of fun (CR is great place to get married!).  Aimee even helped us with some great recommendations on were to stay in CR and what to do when our honeymoon began.”
-- Ted Yntema