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Brandy + Ivan

February 27 — March 2, 2028

Bijagua, Costa Rica

Wedding Day · February 29, 2028

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A four-night celebration in the rainforest

We’re finally
taking the leap.

After sixteen years together, we’re gathering the people we love in the mountains of northern Costa Rica for something intimate, beautiful, and a little unexpected.

Think misty mornings, long dinners, candlelight, rainforest air, and nowhere else we need to be.

BIJAGUA · ALAJUELA · COSTA RICA

Our story

A long love story.
A leap-day wedding.

We met in 2010, and in the years since, we’ve grown together through just about every version of life — the highs, the lows, the ordinary days, and the unforgettable ones. We’ve built a life side by side, shared more experiences than we could ever count, and somehow made sixteen years pass very quickly. In November 2025, we made it official-official. Now we’re doing the only thing that feels right: disappearing into the Costa Rican rainforest with our favorite people and getting married on the rarest date we could find.

B + I

The weekend

Four nights.
One very good reason.

We want this to feel less like attending an event and more like stepping away together for a few unforgettable days.

Sun27

Arrive + Settle In

Welcome to Bijagua. Check in, exhale, find your people, and let the rainforest do its thing.

Mon28

A Day to Wander

Slow morning, time to explore, optional adventures, and room to simply enjoy where we are. Evening details to come.

Tue29

Wedding Day

The reason we’re all here. Ceremony, dinner, dancing, and a leap-day celebration under the stars.

Wed01

The Day After

No alarms. No agenda. Recover, reconnect, explore, or stay exactly where you are.

Thu02

Hasta Luego

One last breakfast before departures. We’ll send everyone home full, happy, and hopefully a little reluctant to leave.

Where we’re staying

Origins
Luxury Lodges

Our celebration will unfold across the Origins collection in Bijagua — intimate rainforest lodges and villas connected within the same mountain setting.

We’re coordinating room assignments personally so each household lands somewhere that makes sense for its size and group. All meals are included throughout the four-night stay.

Travel + stay details →

Travel + stay

Getting to
the middle of nowhere.

Fly into Liberia

Liberia International Airport (LIR) is the closest international airport to Origins, approximately a 1.5-hour drive away.

We’ll coordinate the final leg

Private airport transfers can be arranged. We’ll share arrival guidance and transportation details once travel plans are being collected.

Your room will be assigned

Because accommodations vary in size, we’re pairing invited guests thoughtfully. If there’s another invited guest you’d prefer to room with, tell us as early as possible.

Come hungry

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are included throughout the stay, so you can settle in and let Origins take care of the rest.

We know a destination wedding is a commitment. Our goal is to make the logistics clear, organized, and as easy as possible from the moment you say yes.

While we’re there

Do as much —
or as little — as you want.

There will be plenty of room in the weekend to disappear into the rainforest, try something new, or simply stay put with a drink and a view.

On the property

Slow mornings + wild little adventures

Several experiences are included with your stay right on the property: nocturnal exploration, the biodiversity tour, hiking to the waterfall, and fishing at the lagoon. Additional on-property experiences can also be booked separately.

Nocturnal exploration · included Biodiversity tour · included Waterfall hike · included Lagoon fishing · included Horseback riding Birdwatching Traditional farm experience Medicinal plants tour Mixology + workshops

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Beyond Origins

If you’re feeling adventurous

Northern Costa Rica has no shortage of ways to get muddy, soaked, awestruck, or all three. Optional off-site excursions can be arranged for anyone who wants to explore beyond the property.

Río Celeste waterfall White-water tubing River rafting Kayaking Chocolate + cacao tour Hanging bridges Tapir Valley wildlife reserve Maleku cultural experience Volcano + geothermal adventures

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Nocturnal exploration, the biodiversity tour, the waterfall hike, and lagoon fishing are included with the stay. Other on-property and off-site experiences are optional and priced separately. Availability and rates may change before 2028, so we’ll share current booking details closer to the wedding.

“A rare date,
a wild place,
our favorite people.”

Good to know

A few answers
before you ask.

Where exactly is the wedding?

At Origins Luxury Lodges in Bijagua, Alajuela, Costa Rica — a remote mountain and rainforest setting in the north of the country.

Which airport should we use?

Liberia International Airport (LIR) is the closest and easiest option, roughly 1.5 hours from Origins. San José (SJO) is also possible but significantly farther away.

Where will I be staying?

Our group will be staying within the Origins collection. We’re assigning rooms and villas based on invited guest groupings and roommate preferences rather than asking everyone to navigate the inventory themselves.

Are meals included?

Yes. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are included throughout the four-night stay.

How much should I expect to spend on lodging + meals?

For the four-night stay, plan on approximately $3,100–$3,900 per person for lodging and meals, depending on your assigned accommodation. This does not include airfare, airport transportation, beverages, optional activities, or personal spending.

Can we request who we stay with?

Absolutely. Let us know your preferred roommates as soon as possible and we’ll do our best to build room assignments around your group.

What should we wear?

Wedding-day attire and weekend packing guidance are coming soon. Expect elevated destination dressing, natural fabrics, and shoes that are friendly to a mountain property.

Will there be things to do?

Absolutely. Included on-property experiences are nocturnal exploration, the biodiversity tour, hiking to the waterfall, and fishing at the lagoon. Additional on-property and off-site adventures are available at an extra cost, including horseback riding, birdwatching, Río Celeste, tubing, rafting, kayaking, cacao experiences, wildlife tours, and more. See the activities section above.

Registry

Your presence
is the gift.

Truly. Traveling all the way to Costa Rica to celebrate with us is more than enough.

But because we know some of you will ask, we’re creating a Honeyfund for the adventures, experiences, and memories that come after the wedding.

Visit our Honeyfund ↗

RSVP

Will we see you
in Costa Rica?

We’re coordinating accommodations personally, so early responses are incredibly helpful. Tell us what you know now — you can always update travel details with us later.

A small note: our celebration is by invitation only. Please submit one RSVP for yourself only; each invited guest should respond individually. We’re unable to accommodate additional or unnamed guests.

Ready to book? Once you’re ready to reserve your stay, Brandy will connect you directly with our wedding coordinator, who will help you finalize your accommodation and reservation details.