Costa Rica Weddings

Sears and Bong wed in Costa Rica

Special to the Register

Laura Elizabeth Sears of Irving and Robert Spolec Bong of Dallas were married at 4:30 p.m. February 28, 2009, at Tamarindo Diria Resort in Costa Rica, with DR. Brent Gentzel of Kaufman officiating.

The bride is the daughter of Dr. Larry and Katherine Sears of Gainesville. She is a 1998 graduate of Gainesville High School and a 2002 graduate of Baylor University with a marketing degree. She is currently employed as a sales representative for Reef and Element in Dallas.

The groom is the son of James and Lynn Bong of Dallas. He is a graduate of Lake Highlands High School and a 2002 graduate of Baylor University. He is currently contractor and owner of Star Landscaping in Dallas.

Grandparents of the couple are Anna Jo and Virgil Sears of Lake Kiowa, Dr. Norval and Elizabeth Smith of Tulsa, Okla., the late Harry Wood, Jean and the late Robert Spolec of Dallas and Sylvia and the late Robert Bong of Dallas.

On the lush grounds of the Costa Rica Tamarindo Diria Resort over looking the Pacific Ocean was tropical flowers decorating a white tulle canopy.

Musician was a classical guitarist from San Jose, Costa Rica.

Vocalist were Jason Lewis, Taylor Vieger and Julie Gentzel.

Music included the classical guitarist playing Bach’s “Cannon in D” “In My Life” was sung by groomsmen Taylor Vieger and Jason Lewis, “How Beautiful” was sung by Julie Gentzel and Rob Brewing of Dallas read a scripture from Philipians.

The bride was given in marriage by her father, Dr. Larry Sears.

The bride wore a Cymbeline Saltine strapless dress with a sweet heart v-neck, ivory silk organza and taffeta, hi-low skirt, corset bodice with lace-up back and layered ruffles. She wore a birdcage veil with flower and feather accents. She carried calla lilies and white orchids with peacock feathers.

Matron of honor was Susanna Stone Bailey of Red Lodge, MT, best friend of the bride.

Bridesmaids were Stephanie McElreath Weiss of Naperville IL, long time friend of the bride; Bonnie DeBorde of Dallas, long time friend of the bride; Rebeca VanEs of Houston, college roommate; Brittany Smith of Euless, college friend; Laura Bong, sister of the groom; and Nadine Grosse of Grapevine, friend.

The attendants wore turquoise tea-length sleeveless dresses with black sashes with peacock detail.

Best man was John Yocum of Houston, best friend of the groom in college.

Groomsmen were Jason Lewis of Austin, college friend; Brian Roach of West Hollywood, CA, high school friend; Chad Lemons of Dallas, college friend; Taylor Viegar of Dallas, school friend; Alan Sears of Austin, brother of the bride; and Brian Sears of Gainesville, brother of the bride.

Ushers were Brian and Alan Sears, brothers of the bride.

The reception was poolside at the Tamarindo Diria Resort. It was decorated with tropical flowers and palm trees in tall containers.

Rehearsal dinner was held, at Mar y Sol, overlooking Flamingo Bay at sunset. All sixty guest were included.

After a wedding trip to Arenal and Dominical areas of Costa Rica the couple plan to reside in Valley Ranch in Irving.

They will also have a local celebration June 13th at Moss Lake.