Villa Caletas wedding
Costa Rica
VENDORS
Wedding Planner/Designer, Hummingbird Events & Design
Photographer, Ha Nguyen
Venue/Catering, Villa Caletas
Dress 1, Falguni Shane Peacock
Dress 2, Sareh Nouri
Florist, Fleur Events, Molly McGill
Rentals: Acacia Florals and Events
Costa Mesa
HMU, Mariana Astua
DJ, Mehul Patel
Henna, Veronica Jimenez
Sound Technician, Mason Dunn
Priestess, Rishma Ji
Officiant, Aaron Rabinowitz
Save The Dates, designed by the bride
Invitations, designed by the bride
A Multicultural Indian-Jewish Wedding in Costa Rica: A Luxurious Fusion Celebration at Villa Caletas
In the lush rainforests of Costa Rica, just above the sparkling Pacific coast, a breathtaking celebration unfolded—a vibrant and meaningful Indian-Jewish wedding that honored heritage while embracing modern love. Set at the iconic Villa Caletas Resort in Jacó, this two-day destination wedding was a stunning blend of cultures, traditions, and unforgettable moments.
A FUSION OF CULTURES: INDIAN & JEWISH WEDDING TRADITIONS:
This luxury wedding brought together the sacred rituals of both Indian and Jewish cultures, reimagined for a new generation. The couple curated a celebration that honored their roots while reflecting their contemporary values. From the colorful mehndi ceremony to the emotional Jewish wedding under the chuppah, every detail spoke to a story of unity, love, and joy.
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A GLOBAL WEDDING TEAM:
Vendors from around the world collaborated to make this multicultural wedding come to life:
A Vietnamese photographer based in Paris
An Indian DJ from the Bronx
A female Hindu priestess flown in from India
A Boston-based wedding planning and floral design team
Top-tier Costa Rican wedding vendors
Together, they created an unforgettable luxury wedding experience in Costa Rica, blending progressive values with timeless traditions.
DAY 1
The first day featured a show-stopping Hindu wedding ceremony under a mandap adorned with locally foraged jungle florals. Guests enjoyed poolside cocktails, henna art, and traditional Indian fare prepared in a tandoori oven brought up the mountain. The bride stunned in a custom Falguni Shane Peacock lehenga, setting the tone for an opulent yet authentic celebration.
DAY 2
Day two honored the groom’s Jewish heritage with an American-style ceremony. The bride wore a white lehenga paired with a black sherwani, merging western and South Asian aesthetics. The reception included:
- A lively sangeet performance by Thai family members
- A surprise dance by the groom and groomsmen
- A traditional Hora dance full of energy and emotion
- A cigar and whiskey bar for late-night indulgence
- A spontaneous pool jump in full Indian attire
With guests flying in from six continents, this Costa Rica destination wedding was more than a celebration—it was a once-in-a-lifetime gathering of cultures, families, and love stories.
