.Getting Married in Costa Rica: What a great idea! Getting married in paradise! Lots of things to think about, but here are the few things that are required to make the whole thing legal and binding. If both parties are not Costa Rican, than the rules are that both parties must possess valid passports that will be current for at least six more months and a local attorney and notary must be present at the wedding. There is some paperwork that only a Costa Rican attorney and notary can complete to make the whole thing legal. Marriages performed in Costa Rica are legally binding in all other countries as long as all of the criteria have been met and your marriage certificate will be issued within approximately three months of the ceremony. Your marriage will be legally recognized in the United States or Canada if either you or your attorney presents the documentation to the local embassy office. This documentation must be translated into English by an officially recognized translator, notarized (usually by your attorney), authenticated by the Ministry of Foreign Relations and certified and signed off by the embassy’s consular section.
Seems like a lot of paperwork, but with good planning the whole thing can be pretty seamless. There is a booming wedding business industry in Costa Rica, so getting in touch with the right people is not that difficult.
.What Should We Pack? For a small country, Costa Rica has tons of different weather conditions which make packing a challenge. That
coupled with weight restrictions on flights within the country that are almost half of what you get on the larger airlines that you take from the states, can make the whole packing thing difficult. Just remember a couple of things- it is really not necessary to bring a lot of dressy things- this is a pretty casual country and you will save tons of space in your luggage. Comfortable shoes are important as you will do a lot of walking, whether you are in San Jose at one of the enormous malls or hiking a National Park. The rule of thumb is, the higher the altitude- the cooler the temperatures. Pack accordingly- a sweater or light jacket are necessary sometimes in the evening- especially in the green season. Light, cool clothing works almost everywhere. Most importantly: bring sunscreen, bug repellant and your camera!!!!!
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