Ariel and Dustin | Small Intimate Wedding in Manuel Antonio

bride and groom walk on beach after wedding ceremony in Costa Rica

Ariel and Dustin

sign from wedding

When I first talked to Ariel and Dustin, they told me the most important thing when it came to their wedding was family. They wanted to be able to enjoy the day with their family and closest friends and not have to worry about posing for photographs.

They did tell me that it was also very important for them to have photos by the ocean, so we planned on having a very quick portrait session with them at the beach after the ceremony.

Ariel got ready with the girls, and had a special note and gift for each of them.

The ceremony took place on the Sky Deck, which had a panorama view of Manuel Antonio National Park and the beach.

After the ceremony Ariel and Dustin and I went to the beach as planned for a few photos. They didn’t want to be away from their guests for too long, and it turned out to be the perfect amount of time for a mini session.

When we got back up to the hotel, they immediately went in to their first dance and parent dances. The night finished with a lively dance party.

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Location:  Blue Morpho Hotel in Manuel Antonio

Florals: Isabel Vargas

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About Kevin Heslin Photography

Real Moments, Real Memories

Capturing Your Costa Rica Wedding

Hi, I’m Kevin — a local wedding photographer who’s spent years capturing love stories around Costa Rica.

My style is all about natural, candid moments — the real laughs, the quiet glances, the pure joy.

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If you’re ready to make memories that last a lifetime, I’d love to be there to capture every moment.