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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...
stephaniewaltrip
Aug 8, 20242 min read
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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...
stephaniewaltrip
Jul 26, 20242 min read
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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...
stephaniewaltrip
Jul 19, 20242 min read
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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;...
stephaniewaltrip
Jul 12, 20242 min read
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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...
stephaniewaltrip
Jul 5, 20242 min read
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Swipe Right
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
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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...
stephaniewaltrip
Jun 14, 20241 min read
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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,...
stephaniewaltrip
Jun 12, 20242 min read
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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...
stephaniewaltrip
Jun 4, 20242 min read
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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
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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...
stephaniewaltrip
Feb 7, 20241 min read
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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
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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
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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...
stephaniewaltrip
Oct 5, 20232 min read
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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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A New Family of 7
"You have come to the right place. YOU FOUND HER!!! Stephanie is a gift to us all- consider yourself lucky to work with her. Stephanie...
stephaniewaltrip
Sep 7, 20232 min read
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A St. Patrick's Day Wedding Ceremony
We had the luck of the Irish with us when I married Kathleen and Steve on the beach of Tamarindo on March 17th, 2023! These two are dear...
stephaniewaltrip
Apr 26, 20232 min read
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The Premium Package
Mike and Lauren hired me to write and perform their vows, sing at their ceremony with my guitar player and again for their cocktail hour....
stephaniewaltrip
Apr 14, 20231 min read
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They bared their souls to me
Alex and Cory found me on WeddingChicks.com when searching for an officiant to marry them in Costa Rica. They hail from Phoenix, Arizona...
stephaniewaltrip
Dec 29, 20221 min read
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Steph and Jon Celebrate 15 Years
Stephanie Cole-Hiltz is a busy working woman, mother of 2 elementary age children and a wife of 15 years. She heard about my services...
stephaniewaltrip
Nov 15, 20222 min read
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