About The Tropical Code

From developing and managing budgets, to connecting you with reliable and professional vendors, to helping you design a wedding, to everything in between - we've got you covered. We are a full-service company focused on making the wedding planning process not just easy . . .but FUN!

We specialize in creating unforgettable experiences! Our clientele is made up of couples who want their wedding to be beautifully designed and impeccably executed.

We pride ourselves on the relationship we develop with each of our couples. It's important to us that we get to know you so that we can ensure your love story is woven into your wedding in a personal and meaningful way.

Our services are unparalleled in the industry, and our attention to detail is second to none. We provide stress-free, fun, and personal wedding planning and design services, because we believe in creating unforgettable experiences for our couples.

Our process ensures that you have the full support of our team throughout your wedding planning. We are here for you from the moment you sign the contract right up until the day you tie the knot. When you work with The Tropical Code, you can rest easy knowing that you're in the best hands.


About The Founder

Kirsten Cowles Costa Rica Wedding Planner

Hi, I’m Kirsten, the Founder and Lead Planner of The Tropical Code! I’m thrilled you are planning your wedding in this amazing country that I now call home!

Over the past ten years, I’ve planned hundreds of events, and my background is vast and robust. From large corporate events all over the United States, including movie premiers, event tours for a fleet of food trucks, intricate off-roading courses, car shows, I’ve done it all.

In 2015, I traded the rainy skies of Seattle for sunnier ones when I came to Costa Rica for vacation and fell in love with the country. When I arrived in Costa Rica, I planned weddings for a boutique event planning company and then became the Wedding & Event Manager for the Four Seasons Resort, where I planned 4+ high-end events per month!

After my time at the Four Seasons, I decided to open my own wedding planning and event design company in order to help couples just like you! I now live in Costa Rica year-round and am based between the beautiful beaches of Playa Tamarindo and Escazu in Costa Rica’s capitol with my goldendoodle, Wookie, and my family.

I can’t wait to watch you walk down the aisle in Costa Rica!

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