Vow Renewals at Villa Firenze: Costa Rica’s Most Private Way to Celebrate a Second “I Do” 

A vow renewal carries its own kind of weight. It’s a couple choosing to say the same words again, this time with everything they’ve learned in the years between. 

Most vow renewal content treats the day like a smaller wedding, scaled down but built the same way. Here, the shape is different. There’s no guest list to manage and no ceremony to perform for a room full of people. Just the villa, the coast, and two people marking something only they fully understand. 

Some anniversaries call for a reservation. This one calls for owning the whole week. 

Why Couples Choose to Renew Their Vows, and Why Privacy Changes Everything 

Couples return to their vows for a range of reasons. A milestone anniversary. A season they weathered together and came out the other side of. A new chapter starting. Sometimes it’s simply the wish to feel that original moment again, without the pressure that came with the first one. 

A resort vow renewal and a private one aren’t built the same way underneath. 

Villa Firenze sits within a setting few properties can match, private, secure, and set against the rainforest and coastline, with the same level of amenities and service found at far larger resorts.  

For couples weighing where to spend a milestone trip, our page on Villa Firenze as a luxurious honeymoon destination covers much of the same ground that makes it work for a renewal. 

What a Private Vow Renewal at Villa Firenze Actually Looks Like 

From the ceremony itself through the days that follow, every part of the occasion is shaped entirely around the couple, with nothing borrowed from a standard event template. 

The Ceremony 

There’s no fixed ceremony spot here. Couples choose the Italian-style courtyard, the terrace facing the ocean, or the lawn where the rainforest meets the edge of the property.  

Because the villa isn’t shared with anyone else that week, there’s no coordinating around another event or another couple’s timeline. 

A first wedding comes with officiant logistics and legal paperwork. A vow renewal removes most of that. What’s left is the part that actually matters, the words themselves. 

The Celebration Afterward 

A typical day might include a private ceremony overlooking the gardens or the pool, a champagne toast, professional photography, and a chef-prepared dinner shared with the people closest to them. 

Some couples choose to do this alone, just the two of them and the villa. Others bring a small circle, family or close friends, and the day shifts into something a little larger without ever feeling public. 

Extending Into a Retreat 

Mostly, the celebration stretches into a multi-day retreat, with time for the villa’s amenities, wellness experiences, and nearby adventures worked in alongside the ceremony itself.  

For couples exploring a smaller-scale event first, our guide on planning an intimate wedding in Costa Rica walks through much of the same territory. 

Setting the Scene and the Details That Make it Personal 

The setting does most of the work on its own. The Italian-style courtyard, the rainforest pressing in at the edges, the terrace open to the ocean. None of it needs imported staging to feel significant. 

Tropical flowers, a private dining setup, and lighting can all be arranged around a couple’s original wedding theme, or something entirely new they’ve chosen for this chapter instead.  

For inspiration on the floral side, our piece on tropical wedding flowers covers arrangements that suit this kind of setting particularly well. 

Beyond the Ceremony, Making the Whole Week the Celebration 

A wedding day tends to end by midnight. A vow renewal here doesn’t have to. 

The week can hold sportfishing mornings, sunset cocktails, private dinners, and long stretches of time that never feel rushed toward the next thing.  

It’s an uninterrupted stretch of days that a resort schedule simply can’t offer, no other events competing for the same pool, the same staff, the same quiet hours at dusk. 

Why Villa Firenze Is Built for This Kind of Occasion 

The villa is fully private and all-inclusive, which means a couple isn’t sharing space, staff attention, or scheduling with anyone else’s event that same week. 

Because a vow renewal carries none of the legal or logistical weight of a first wedding, the concierge team usually only needs a few weeks of lead time to put the day together, a fraction of what a full wedding requires.  

In that window, they work directly with the couple on the details that actually shape the day, where the ceremony will stand, how the evening should flow, and what the private dinner should include, then hand those preferences to the culinary team to build the menu around. 

That shorter runway means couples can decide on a renewal and be standing in the courtyard a few weeks later, without months of back and forth in between.  

For couples who already know they want the privacy without the wait, our page on luxury villas in Costa Rica is the natural next stop. 

Ready for the Second “I Do” 

A vow renewal just needs privacy, and a place that already feels built for exactly this. 

The villa is ready to hold the second “I do” the same way it held the first, entirely on your own terms. 

FAQs

What is a vow renewal ceremony and how is it different from a wedding?

A vow renewal is a couple restating their commitment, often years into a marriage, without the legal requirements of a first wedding. It tends to be smaller and more personal, shaped around reflection rather than formal ceremony.

Do you need a legal officiant for a vow renewal in Costa Rica?

No. A vow renewal carries no legal weight, so there's no requirement for an officiant or paperwork. Couples are free to shape the ceremony however feels right to them.

Can a vow renewal be done privately, without other guests?

Yes. At Villa Firenze, couples can choose to renew their vows with just the two of them present or bring a small circle of family and friends. The villa remains fully private either way, with no other events sharing the property.

Is Costa Rica a good destination for an anniversary trip?

Yes. Costa Rica offers a rare combination of privacy, natural beauty, and accessibility, which makes it well suited to milestone anniversaries and vow renewals alike. Our romantic getaways in Costa Rica guide covers more of what draws couples back.

How much privacy does a villa vow renewal offer compared to a resort?

A fully private villa means no other guests, no shared ceremony space, and no schedule dictated by a venue's calendar. Every part of the day, from the ceremony to the staff attention, belongs to one couple alone.

What is included in a vow renewal package at Villa Firenze?

It's fully customizable rather than a fixed package. Most days follow a loose shape: a ceremony, a toast, and a private dinner, with everything from decor to timing built around the couple's preferences rather than a set list. From there, some couples keep it to a single evening, others extend into a multi-day retreat with wellness sessions or excursions folded in.

How much does a vow renewal at Villa Firenze cost?

Pricing starts at $5,000 per night, with a minimum stay of 4 nights, and scales from there based on group size, length of stay, and how much customization goes into the ceremony and dinner. Every renewal is built around the couple rather than a fixed package, so facilities like decor, helipad transfers, and private chef service are all tailored to what you need. The concierge team puts together a custom quote once they know the basics, dates, guest count, and what you have in mind.