CREATING A BUDGET FOR YOUR NOSARA DESTINATION WEDDING
Choosing the right vendor in your hometown is a snap. Choosing the right vendor for your destination wedding in a non-English speaking country, miles, and miles from home can be a challenge. We work with vendors from Nosara to San Jose to provide you with exactly what you want! Everything is chosen based on your budget and your needs. It is always your choice! When you book your event with Weddings Nosara we handle all the negotiations, translations, scheduling, delivery, and day-of payments. Allowing you to sit back, relax and enjoy the party!
Wedding vendor prices can vary drastically from your hometown to your destination wedding location. We put together this vendor pricing guide so you don’t run into any mid-planning surprises. If you decide to work with us, we will send you a more detailed breakdown of vendor options, styles, and prices so we can find the sweet spot between your vision and your budget.
Overall, you can expect to pay $450 - $750 per guest on average for the day-of celebration expenses.
Please note this is a preliminary estimate a range of pricing for various services. A very specific quote will be provided once final decisions are made and guest count is finalized. All prices stated are in USD.
Wedding Planner
$3,500+
Choosing the right vendor in your home town is a snap. Choosing the right vendor for your destination wedding in a non-English speaking country, miles and miles from home can be a challenge. When you book your event with Weddings Nosara we handle all the negotiations, translations, scheduling, delivery and payments. Pricing is dependent on guest count, number of venues/locations and events.
Venue
$1,500 - $3,500
Venue fees are wide ranging and ultimately depend upon the location and services provided.
Photographer & Videographer
$600 - $4,300
Wedding day coverage of 5-6 hours typically costs between $2,500-$4,000. Some photographers also offer videography packages as well.
Officiant
$0 - $900
A full service officiant will cost between $600 - $1,000, and will ensure your wedding is legally binding in your home country, as well as in Costa Rica. However, many of our couples chose to take care of the legal requirements in their home country and simply have a symbolic ceremony here in Costa Rica. A symbolic ceremony can be officiated by a professional for $400 - $600 or by a family, friend, or other wedding guest for free.
Music & Entertainment
$500 - $4,000
Music and entertainment prices vary significantly based on type of artist(s), style of music, season and distance they’re required to travel for the event. DJs are by far the most popular choice and they cost between $1,000-$1,500 for 4 hours of entertainment plus ceremony amplification set up.
Rentals
$500 - $12,000+
Contemporary styling for Pinterest or blog worthy photos range $2,500 - $12,000 for day-of rentals. The range depends upon degree of styling and special touches desired. Some examples of items that fall under this expense are ceremony and reception seating, reception tables, chargers, plates, glassware, cutlery, lounge seating, tents, dance floor, and bar. Certain venues can provide some of these items, while others do not provide any.
Florals & Decor
$600 - $10,000
Flower pricing can vary greatly depending on the style, flowers, and quantity you desire. Just the essentials for an elopement will run about $600, whereas a wedding of 35 people with extravagant florals can easily reach $8,000.
Signage & Print Materials
$50 - $800+
Custom signage displays and print materials are a necessity for giving your wedding a polished and Pinterest-worthy look and for directing your guests to their table or seat for the reception.
Food & Beverages
$180-$220 per person
Food and beverage prices vary widely based on your venue. Some venues have minimum food and beverage requirements.
Cake & Dessert
$15 - $25 per person
Average wedding cake prices run $15 - $20 per person, based on design and complexity of decoration and presentation. Dessert bars are a popular alternative to a wedding cake and typically cost between $15 - $25 per person.
Hair & Make-up
$200 - $350 per person
The bride and her attendants can expect to pay between $100 - $250 per person for day-of hair and make up.