Rosa and Joseph

A bride and groom smile joyfully, wrapped in a flowing veil. The black and white image captures their happiness and intimate moment together.

I recently photographed Rosa and Joseph’s Costa Rica elopement at two stunning locations: a remote fishing beach and a secluded waterfall. We had the beach to ourselves for the ceremony which made for a very intimate celebration.

We started the day at their Villa in the small town of Uvita. There they had their first look surrounded by the jungle.

  • A decorative banner reading Welcome To Our Wedding hangs in an outdoor setting surrounded by lush green trees and plants. The banner features floral designs on a wooden background.
  • A woman in a white robe holds a wedding dress on a hanger in a bright room. Nearby, a bed has a Bride bag, a hat, and a flower arrangement. The background features a blue abstract painting.
  • A smiling bride in a white robe stands in a doorway, holding a fan with BRIDE written on it. A blue abstract painting is visible in the background, along with a glimpse of a bed and greenery outside.
  • Bride in a white dress stands on a glass balcony, holding a bouquet, surrounded by lush green trees.
  • A groom in a blue suit smiles at a bride in a white wedding dress and veil. They are outdoors, surrounded by tropical greenery and a view of the sea in the background.

Rosa wore two distinct flower crowns throughout the day. For the beach ceremony, she chose a white all rose crown that perfectly matched the flower arch on the sand. The morning light and ocean breeze created perfect conditions for photos as they exchanged their vows with waves gently breaking behind them.

  • A circular floral arch adorned with green leaves and white flowers stands on a sandy beach with rocky formations and the ocean in the background, under a cloudy sky.
  • A bride in a white wedding dress stands joyfully on a sandy path, holding a bouquet of white flowers. She is surrounded by lush green trees and palm trees, with a soft, natural background.
  • A bride in a white dress and veil stands on a rocky beach, facing a groom in a blue suit who is standing under a green floral arch. The ocean and cloudy sky are in the background.
  • A couple stands with an officiant during a beach wedding ceremony. The bride is in a white dress, the groom in a navy suit. A circular floral arch frames them, and palm trees are visible in the background under a cloudy sky.
  • A couple in wedding attire shares a kiss by a rocky shoreline. The bride wears a strapless dress and veil, while the groom is in a blue suit with a white rose boutonniere. Waves crash gently in the background.
  • A couple in wedding attire walks hand in hand on a sandy beach. The scene is framed by palm fronds, with a dramatic sky and ocean waves in the background.
  • A bride and groom sit on a sandy beach, embracing in the background. In the foreground, a person holds a sign that reads, With sandy toes and salty kisses, we are now Mr & Mrs. The ocean and a cloudy sky are visible.
  • A bride and groom stand on a beach, embraced under a circular floral arch. The bride holds a bouquet of white flowers and wears a long, white dress. The groom is in a navy suit. The ocean and cloudy sky are visible in the background.
  • A bride and groom hold hands, smiling at each other, against a cloudy sky. She wears a white wedding dress and holds a bouquet, while he is in a blue suit with a boutonniere. A circular floral arrangement is visible in the background.
  • Silhouetted couple stands under tall palm trees with a dramatic cloudy sky in the background. Lush green grass fills the foreground, creating a serene tropical scene.

After capturing some portraits on the beach, we drove just 5 minute to a hidden waterfall. Here, Rosa changed into her second flower crown – a vibrant orange creation . The orange crown created a stunning contrast against the falling water and lush greenery.

  • A bride and groom are posed near an open car trunk in a lush, green forest setting. The groom in a blue suit sits on the trunk, while the bride in a white gown stands beside him, gently holding his shoulder.
  • A couple in wedding attire walks through a lush, green forest. The groom wears a blue suit, and the bride holds up her white dress as they navigate the natural path surrounded by dense foliage. The image captures a serene, intimate moment in nature.
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  • A bride in a white lace gown and floral crown stands ankle-deep in a clear, turquoise body of water. She is holding a bouquet of orange and white flowers, smiling, with lush greenery surrounding the scene.
  • A bride in a strapless dress and floral crown, accompanied by a groom in a blue suit, walks through a shallow stream in a forest. Stacked stones are in the foreground, with lush greenery surrounding them.
  • A bride and groom stand by a small waterfall in a forest. They are surrounded by stacked stones, and the bride holds a bouquet. The trees and rocks create a serene, natural setting.
  • A groom in a blue suit joyfully lifts a bride wearing a white gown near a picturesque waterfall. The bride, adorned with a flower crown, smiles at him. They stand on the rocky bank of a serene river with lush greenery in the background.

The day perfectly balanced the peaceful energy of the morning beach ceremony with the dramatic backdrop of the waterfall session. Rosa and Joseph wanted their elopement to feel both intimate and adventurous, and these two locations delivered exactly that.

Here is the wedding video to see some behind the scenes from that morning.

Wedding Album

Click the video to the left to see how the wedding album came out.

Interested in creating your own Costa Rican elopement experience? Contact me to start planning your perfect day.

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.

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