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Missy and Raquel
Missy is from the United States, and Raquel is a Costa Rican woman. They were my first queer couple to marry. I officiated for them on...
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Aug 181 min read


Sara & Jordan
On November 04, 2023, I had the honor of bringing Sara and Jordan together in marriage as their wedding officiant. They chose the lovely...
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Aug 161 min read


Sarah and Jeff's Micro Wedding in Playa Grande
There were 8 of us to witness Jeff and Sarah tying the knot on April 11, 2024. In Playa Grande, they booked Casa Mirage, an Airbnb right...
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Aug 132 min read


Seth & Natasha
I was contacted by Seth and asked if I was available for a very spontaneous elopement at 7:00am on the 4th of March, 2024. Of course I...
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Aug 82 min read


Elope in the Morning
Why elope in the morning? Because there's less people on the beach, it's not so hot, and you have the whole day to celebrate! And...
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Aug 51 min read


The Military Man & The Hippie Love Child
Marshal and Amber were no strangers to marriage. They both had previous marriages and life experiences that led them to the true love...
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Aug 8, 20242 min read


Everyday Heroes Tie the Knot
John and Elizabeth met while studying environmental law in the United States. Both highly intelligent people, who were committed to...
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Jul 26, 20242 min read


Castle Vow Renewal
Carly and Nick asked me to officiate a wedding vow renewal ceremony that was to be held at the beautiful Castillo de Lilo. They had...
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Jul 19, 20242 min read


A Valentine's Day Wedding
Claire is a fun and spunky young woman and Dan, is just as sweet as can be. The two married on the most romantic day of the year;...
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Jul 12, 20242 min read


A heart-shaped chocolate box full of mementos
They both love live music and travel and so, over the 12 years that they dated, they kept ticket stubs and mementos in heart-shaped...
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Jul 5, 20242 min read


Swipe Right - Sandy & Dimitre
Sandy wanted to keep an open mind so she swiped right and met the man she would call her husband and the father of her future children. ...
stephaniewaltrip
Jun 28, 20241 min read


They had a mutual love for motorcycles
Karissa and Blake eloped in Tamarindo, Costa Rica on March 15, 2024 at the Diria. It was just the three of us plus their planner and...
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Jun 14, 20241 min read


When the kids are the highlight of the wedding day
Melanie and Bryan got married at the Diria Hotel in Tamarindo, Costa Rica. Beautiful sage green was woven throughout the wedding party,...
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Jun 12, 20242 min read


From Dining Room Wedding Vows to Costa Rican Beach Ceremony
For Robin and Sam, it was Facebook that brought them together in their childhood home towns after 24 years. They had been friends in...
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Jun 4, 20242 min read


Who says it has to be fancy? Alanna and Ed choose to elope.
Many couples elect to elope as it offers a more intimate, personal experience, absent the stress and hassle of large wedding...
stephaniewaltrip
Feb 7, 20242 min read


Last Minute Vows? No Problem!
Karolina and Luke reached out to me just 2 weeks before their big wedding at the Palapas in Hacienda Pinilla. Luckily, I was available...
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Feb 7, 20241 min read


When you and the bride really click
"We couldn’t be happier we chose Stephanie to perform at our wedding. Our wedding felt like a fairytale and that couldn't have been...
stephaniewaltrip
Nov 15, 20232 min read


A Prayer to Mother Earth
When I get to know my couples that have chosen me to be their officiant, I ask the question, "What are your spiritual beliefs?" I...
stephaniewaltrip
Oct 19, 20232 min read


Married After 10 Years and 2 Kids
Kaylynn & Oliver Sullivan - "My husband and I eloped in Costa Rica on our 10 year anniversary and Stephanie exceeded all of our...
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Oct 5, 20232 min read


A Barefoot Wedding in Nosara
The universe brought Cait and Nik together on April 6, 2023 in marriage ceremony, a sacred union of the heart, body, mind and spirit. ...
stephaniewaltrip
Sep 21, 20231 min read
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