Wedding Day

Ceremony

Cocktail Hour

Dinner

Reception

Party On At The Lounge

Our Wedding

Our Story

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Janell plans to compete for the Polish fencing team in the 2024 Olympics. She has a unique talent of driving with no hands - because her husband (Erik) drives her everywhere.

Janell "Nellski" 

Tori is kind, driven, and beautiful inside and out. However, when she was young an evil witch casted a spell on her and now every time anyone says "twinkle toes" Tori has no option but to drop and give you 10 push-ups.

Tori "Toe"

Jaylynn is single and ready to mingle! For all you single bachelors out there she is athletic, funny, and definietly does NOT have an irrational fear of couches. She enjoys white water rafting, hiking, a good stand up comedian, and 100% will NOT start to make excuses of why she needs to leave the date early because you chose the booth instead of the chairs and it's just a little too similar to a couch.

Jaylynn "Pookie"

Maya's perfect Saturday night consists of cracking open some cold ones and serving them to the boys then hopping into her happy place aka the kitchen.

Who runs the world--boys!

Maya "Baby"

Deven didn't get the nickname "Feline Friday" for nothing! Ask her to let out her biggest meow and keep an eye out for her cat walk down the aisle.

Deven "Feline Friday"

Elanore currently works for the CIA and is actively undercover. She might try to convince you her name is Laura but we urge you to refrain from using this as it could blow her entire cover. Elanore's husband is from Kentucky but he hit his head a few years ago and talks with an English accent now. He is not undercover, he is just confused.

Elanore "Dale Jr"

Danica is better described in the form of a poem: 
(D)og. Poppy. Poppy the dog. Please note that Poppy is a good dog.
(A) big sister to all the Jacobsson siblings. 
(N)ever not down to do something.
(I)s a history fanatic
(C)ats. Two of them. These cats are also good but incomparable to the level of good said Poppy is.
(A)lways there for her friends and family. Danica is one of the most thoughtful people I know.

Danica "Fuego"

At age 13 Emily gave up her dreams of becoming a professional belly dancer and instead settled on being a physician's assistant. But something tells me we might get a sneak peak of her tummy talent on the dance floor.

Emily "Shakira"

Avalon is a scientist that does science stuff. If you ask her to explain what she does it often sounds like waaaa wa waaa boom chaka laka boom. She enjoys other people doing things for her and being fed grapes on the beach.

Avalon "Queen of all Bz"

Savannah is a mean voice acting machine! From that one random fish saying "MY LEG!" to that other one random fish saying "MY DIET DR.KELP?!" on spongebob squarepants, she's really hit the voice acting jackpot. Ask her to do the act that got her her big break! (Spoiler alert it rhymes with brek)


Savannah "Rat"

In person Katelyn is great. Smart, beautiful, kind….but on paper Katelyn has wrecked every car she has owned and still uses the bumpers when bowling (she also treats her car this way when parallel parking). Lucky for her, she is no longer the worst surfer in the family due to Avalons new German boyfriend Tobias. 

Katelyn “Geico”

Erik was brewed in a computer lab. His first word as a baby was "Microsoft." Erik learned the alphabet in the order of a keyboard. You'll never meet someone more advanced at online racing, Fortnite, or typing above 80 words per minute.  Fortunate for Erik, he found the one woman in the world that finds that attractive and was able to marry her. Thanks Janell.

Erik "E$" Jacobsson

With Brent, it is best to judge a book by its cover. I am best friends with a large leprechaun, and every moment together is gold. Let's just hope the old man can stay awake long enough for the dinner and reception. Either way, when bed time hits, you can expect him to fall asleep in his Eagle Scout uniform (awarded to him 35 years ago).

Brent "Grandpa" Beales

Engineer by day, stalker by night. Xander landed himself a wonderful "soon to be" wife, but it didn't come easy. He has been following this woman for years, waiting for his moment to strike. Although he showed a lot of the same personality traits of a man that shouldn't be allowed within 100 feet of a school, Xander used his skillset to (legally) reel in the woman of his dreams.

Xander "Page Turner" Bonner

Charlie is a river rafting extraordinaire, outdoor enthusiast, and man of the people. His love for the earth is comparable to the Lorax and he strongly believes he would have won the Piston Cup if given the chance.

Charlie "Goose" Gustafson

When is it appropriate to have a vodka redbull? All the time. Hudson is admired by his friends for his ability to wield a pickleball paddle, golf club and badminton racket.  Amongst society, Hud is widely known as the man who gave Mickey Mouse CPR after he fell 3 stories off of the Cinderella Castle. 

Hudson "Dice" Davis

There's a lot more to Chad's personality than his Ford Raptor that he drives. Aside from his Ford Raptor, with its 5-link rear suspension, sport-tuned shock absorbers and 3.5L Ecoboost high output V6 engine.... he enjoys off-roading with his friends. However, that is only if he is the one driving, in his 2023 Ford Raptor (37" Tire Package) super crew.

Chad "Runs With Beer Horsepower" Harper

On paper, Luke is favored to win on "Survivor." He can build anything out of wood, has farmer strength, and goes on unintentional hunger strikes whenever his wife is away and he can't fend for himself. Truth be told, I am only pretending to be Luke's friend to get closer to his dad.

Luke "CBR" Bradley

This man lives his life in a way that makes everybody around him think "wow, I should really be doing more with my life." Dream girl secured, stud athlete, with the brains and charm to go with it. 

*UPDATE/EDIT 6/13/24* Apologies, I thought this slide was for myself. Triton is a good little boy.

Triton "Triactin" Johnson

A long time friend, Aidan and I know everything about each other. We know each other birthdays, favorite foods (he's always been so picky), I know that Aidan hasn't paid his taxes in four years and has a warrant out for his arrest and is using a fake passport to get to Costa Rica, we know each others favorite movies (he loves Mulan), etc... 

Aidan "Early Check Out" McCarley

Blake is a man of God. In an effort to spread the word of God, he has convinced a group of people in a small beach town in Costa Rica that he is God himself (but it's not a cult). They worship him daily (it’s definitely not a cult) and live together on a shared compound. Blake and his group (un-culted) also offer time-share opportunities for anyone interested in part-time beach living. If you’re interested, please reach out to Blake for assistance. He can be easily spotted in a tunic and sandals.

Blake "Iron" Abel

I have never seen Ryne and Spiderman in the same room. However, I have seen Ryne in blue tights with a spiderman mask slugging a 6 pack. Also, I can confirm I have seen Peter Pan and Ryne in the same room, so we can rule that possibility out...

Ryne "Bruce" Russo

Wedding Party

Q + A

All hotel bookings must be made through Mayela via email (mayela.calvo@fiestaresort.com) in order to be in the appropriate room block (and receive the group discounted rate). Please click the email link provided and use the code "Sidney &amp; Tom Wedding" to make your reservation. Ocean view room rates:- $228: One Adult- $248: Two Adults ($124 Each)- $360: Three Adults ($120 Each) All-inclusive means that these rates include:&nbsp;accommodation, meals, all kind of drinks, appetizers, general entertainment and taxes. Hotel Check in is at 3pm and Check out is at 12 noon.If you arrive before 3pm, they will check you in, give you a bracelet, and store your luggage. Then at 3pm you will need to go get your luggage and pick up your room key.Consider having day use items such as clothes (bikini, flip flops, wrap) easily accessible. At check-in we invite everyone to make your free dinner reservations on Friday for the Italian restaurant Firenze for 6pm. Welcome reception scheduled for 8pm at La Palmera Bar.

Fiesta Resort All Inclusive

This link will take you to Fiesta Resort's recommended transportation services. Other recommendations include the following: 1. Javier Transfer (shuttles for up to 15 passengers)$150 One way for 4 people. Each additional person is $10Contact (WhatsApp): +506-8303-77872. Esteban Salazar$130 One Way for 4 people. Each additional person is $10Contact (WhatsApp): +506-8815-29743. Carlos Soto C$120 One Way. Available 24/7.Contact (WhatsApp): +506-6060-0153 / +506-6040-2007c.soto64@hotmail.com4. Uber is an additional option (lowkey might be the cheapest) You can also use <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kOn8_LfGb6RgZqRuaMxQwE5AgTQ24pHhz2WgzM2p--Q/edit?usp=sharing" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">this google doc</a> to see when other guest are arriving and self-coordinate airport transfers with each other to minimize costs.

Fiesta Resort Transfers

Travel

Tours & Activities 

On the Fiesta Resort website, click Tours and Transfers to see the available excursions that partners with Fiesta Resort. Planning ahead is recommended. Click TourDesk for the variety of offered Tours and Activities:<a href="https://fiestaresort.tourdesk.cr/Tour" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://fiestaresort.tourdesk.cr/Tour</a> Friday and Saturday are the best days to book day long adventure tours, such as: Vertical EcoAdventure Zip Line-25 canopy cables, Rappelling &amp; Waterfalls$150 per person- 8 hours, starts at 7am pick up at the resort Arenal Volcano- MANY options-Look for 3 en 1: Volcano Hike + Waterfall Hike + Farm Lunch + Hanging Bridges$238 per person, 10 hours, starts at 8am pick up at the resort Day Volunteer Kids Saving the Rainforest at Wildlife Sanctuary&nbsp;$100 per person - 7 hoursMeet sloths, spider monkeys, kinkajous, and other unique animals. Take a tour, meet the animal caretakers or biologists, eat lunch, and work on a project where you will help create enrichment activities for the sanctuary animals.<a href="https://fiestaresort.tourdesk.cr/Tour/Item/5304/14/Day_Volunteer" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://fiestaresort.tourdesk.cr/Tour/Item/5304/14/Day_Volunteer</a> Surf:We have 8 2-day surfing lessons, 10 longboards and 5 short boards available.Please contact Tommy to reserve your surfing adventure Resort Daily ActivitiesActivity schedule provided at check-in

Things to Do

Registry

For all our surfers out there, the break closest to Fiesta Resort is called "Boca Barranca." This is a left break and is about a half mile walk from the resort.

As you exit the beach zone outside of the resort you will be stopped by Fiesta Resort security at a kiosk and asked to sign your name/room number. If you do not sign this they will chase you and rumor has it they have trained crocodiles to hunt down Americans.

Once you pass the security guy there will be a local (as pictured above) waiting to bring you the rest of the way to the break.

Additional Info:1. The sand is hot and there is driftwood and some rocks throughout the walk so we recommend wearing a cheap pair of sandals to ditch on the beach.2. Near the break there is a place called "Boca Barranca Surf School." They offer boards to rent and their hours are 7:00am-5:30pm (they are closed Mon-Tues). If you plan to rely on renting a board please let us know and we will do our best to make sure boards are available for you.2A. If you are planning to rent, please let us know what level of surfer you are, as well as if you would like to have a lesson set up. These services are not offered through the hotel package and would be at your own cost.

Surfers

Hotel Check in is at 3pm and Check out is at 12 noon.If you arrive before 3pm, they will check you in, give you a bracelet, and store your luggage. Then at 3pm you will need to go get your luggage and pick up your room key.Consider having day use items such as clothes (bikini, flip flops, wrap) easily accessible.

Sidney & Tommy

Sidney & Tommy

Q + A

Where should I fly into?

What should the men wear? Do I need a suit?

What if I can't stay all four nights?

Do I have to stay at La Fiesta Resort?

Are there going to be activities to do with the group leading up to the wedding day or on the wedding day?

Are you going to make me surf?

Should I bring my own surfboard? Will there be boards available?

How do I book my hotel room at Fiesta Resort?

What kind of shoes should I wear? Will I be in sand?

What weather can we expect?

Is it cheaper to share a hotel room? What if I am solo traveling?