07/29/2026
Costa Rican hospitality is truly some of the best in the world. They strike the perfect balance between warm, kind, attentive, but not overly clingy. I truly got to experience that hospitality at Nekajui, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, the Ritz Reserve property on the Papagayo Peninsula. From start to finish, the property and all of the people who work there were absolute perfection. They went above and beyond and created the most magical experiences for us.
One of my most favorite experiences was getting to do an apothecary class at the spa, where they brought in a woman-owned business local to Costa Rica who provides all of their in-room amenities and scents. It was an amazing opportunity to be able to try out different scents that are specific to Costa Rica.
As always, a huge thank you to Forma Management for bringing me along on this journey and letting me be a part of it, and a huge thank you to all of the attendees who truly made the event the most special.
Hosts: Arney Walker | Destination Wedding Planner and Forma Management
Host Venue: Nekajui, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve
Photo: Emily Magers | California Wedding Photographer
Video: Kenneth Cooper
Calligraphy: Samantha Martin
Styling: Agency Eight
Concierge Meteorology: Andrew Leavitt | Wedding & Event Meteorology
Design: 𝐎𝐍𝐄 𝐇𝐄𝐀𝐑𝐓 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠
Rentals: Costa Mesa Event Rentals
Florist: Marcela Orozco R🌷 - EIAF Floral Studio
Tent: Sailcloth eventos
Draping + Lighting: Jeancarlos Núñez Quesada
Entertainment: Musique Producciones | Música para eventos en CR Verónica Violinista | Luxury Weddings & Events
Souvenirs: Chiliguaro Original | Bebida alcohólica Ecomiel La Cocotería®️🇻🇪🇨🇷
