Bride and groom on the beach in front of a line of palms
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Sparks Fly at My Favorite Luxury Villa in Costa Rica

Costa Rica is a gorgeous country with a seemingly endless supply of romantic and exotic locations. It’s perfect for getting married and vacationing. With my awesome job as a wedding photographer, I’ve been privileged to see a lot of them. To that end, I consider myself somewhat of an expert on the subject.  And if…

bride and groom walking along the beach
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Sunrise Elopement at Hotel Parador in Costa Rica

Who wouldn’t love a sunrise elopement at the Hotel Parador in Costa Rica? I meet lots of adventuresome couples that want a sunset wedding in Costa Rica. We’re close to the equator here, so sunset time is around 5 – 6 pm all year. It’s pretty perfect for enjoying a sunset ceremony or timing bridal…

The bride and groom the day before their costa rica jungle wedding
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From the Carolinas to a Costa Rica Jungle Wedding

Candy and Chuck bonded almost immediately through their mutual love of travel. It only took 3 dates to go on a trip and start exploring the world together! So come with me for a peek at their journey which starts with an epic Costa Rica jungle wedding! An Adventurous Couple: Chuck and Candy First, a…

Bride and groom on a suspension bridge above the jungle
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Off the Beaten Path in Costa Rica: A Unique Wedding Idea

As a wedding destination, Costa Rica has it all — beaches, rainforest, mountains, and plenty of luxurious villas and hotels where couples can enjoy one of the best days of their lives.  The country is known for its jungles, wildlife, and incredible ecotourism. In other words, plenty of opportunities for experiences that are off the…

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Just the Two of Us in Costa Rica: An Elopement Story

Ahh, just the two of us in Costa Rica. Has the thought ever crossed your mind? Wedding planning is stressful, and the idea of running off to elope in and exotic place like Costa Rica is appealing for many couples.  It certainly was for Stephanie and Cameron! For an adventurous couple looking for a place…

Bride seated in a circle swing with groom at her side
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Unique Ways to Get Married: Beach Destination Wedding with a Lithuanian Twist

Traditional weddings can be stressful…and expensive…and even sometimes full of drama. Everybody has their ideas about what the couple should do and not do. To avoid it all, many couples are choosing to get married in a different way. They pack their bags and head off to an exotic destination like Costa Rica. The wedding…

Bride and groom walk along the beach for their elopement wedding
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An Elopement Wedding: As Informal as Informal Can Be

Katie and Andrew decided that a big fancy affair with all their friends and family just didn’t fit their personalities. So when they started planning their vacation to Costa Rica, it just kinda naturally evolved into planning their elopement wedding. After all, Costa Rica is rife with gorgeous locations for eloping. Every year, hundreds of…

Bridal portraits after the church wedding ceremony on the beach
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A Spectacular Church Wedding in Costa Rica

The vast majority of the weddings I shoot are destination weddings. People from other countries travel to Costa Rica to tie the knot in this exotic and amazing place. I love these weddings as they are intimate affairs at private villas or even just on the beach. A wedding in the Catholic church requires pre-marriage…