I call this kind of wedding a Wanderlust Experience because it isn’t centered around a single venue. It’s a full day of discovering Costa Rica together, where every stop becomes another chapter of your story. From rainforest trails and waterfalls to lakeside lunches and private vows high above the canopy, the journey itself becomes part of your wedding day.
Ella and Omesh traveled from the United Kingdom to celebrate their wedding in Costa Rica with a full-day adventure designed around everything they love: nature, privacy, meaningful experiences, and the freedom to explore without rushing from one event to the next.
Their Costa Rica Wanderlust Elopement began surrounded by the rainforest at Finca Luna Nueva, continued with an intimate ceremony at La Fortuna Waterfall, a relaxed lakeside lunch overlooking Lake Arenal, and ended high above the forest canopy at Sky Adventures, where they exchanged private vows on one of the tallest hanging bridges in Costa Rica.
Because they described themselves as camera shy, my approach focused on creating space for genuine moments rather than directing every interaction. The result was a wedding day that felt less like a photo shoot and more like an unforgettable adventure together.
Your Costa Rica Wanderlust Elopement
What Is It?
A Wanderlust Elopement is designed for couples who want to experience Costa Rica, not just get married here.
Instead of spending the entire day at one venue, your wedding becomes a carefully planned journey through some of the country’s most spectacular landscapes, combining meaningful moments with unforgettable experiences.
Each itinerary is built around your personalities, whether that means waterfalls, volcanoes, cloud forests, beaches, lakes, or hidden rainforest trails.
More Than Photography
One of my favorite parts of creating elopements is everything that happens before the wedding day.
For Ella and Omesh, I helped with:
- designing the complete timeline
- recommending accommodations
- suggesting restaurants and local experiences
- creating a personalized Costa Rica travel itinerary
- planning driving routes
- coordinating the logistics of the day
- providing transportation throughout the wedding day so they could simply enjoy the experience together
Instead of worrying about navigation, parking, or schedules, they were free to stay fully present from beginning to end.
See the Planning Resources
Every couple who books a Wanderlust Elopement receives a personalized planning guide, including recommended hotels, restaurants, activities, travel tips, timelines, and route suggestions.
Below you can explore a sample of the itinerary I created for Ella and Omesh.
A Different Kind of Wedding Film
For this elopement, we created something deeply personal.
Instead of building the film around music alone, we recorded the natural sounds of Costa Rica, the rainforest, waterfalls, footsteps, birds, and the quiet moments between them.
At the heart of the film are Ella and Omesh’s private vows, allowing the emotion of the day to guide the story naturally.
The result feels less like a traditional highlight reel and more like a memory you can return to for years to come.
Why Couples Love Wanderlust Elopements
- Multiple breathtaking locations in one day
- Completely personalized itinerary
- Local recommendations from someone who lives here
- Flexible timeline built around your pace
- Transportation included on the wedding day
- Natural documentary photography
- Optional cinematic storytelling
- An experience that feels like the best day of your vacation
Frequently Asked Questions
Can we visit multiple locations during our elopement?
Absolutely. That’s the foundation of a Wanderlust Elopement.
Do you help plan the itinerary?
Yes. Every couple receives personalized recommendations, timeline planning, and local advice.
Do we have to drive ourselves?
No. For adventure elopements like this one, I can provide transportation so you can focus entirely on enjoying your wedding day.
Can we write private vows somewhere secluded?
Definitely. I know many beautiful locations throughout Costa Rica where couples can enjoy privacy surrounded by nature.
Can you recommend hotels and restaurants?
Yes. I create customized travel recommendations based on your itinerary and style of travel.
What if we’re uncomfortable in front of the camera?
Most of my couples tell me exactly that. My approach is documentary and experience-driven, allowing you to focus on each other rather than constantly posing for photographs.
Ready to Capture Your Story?
Your wedding day doesn’t have to fit into a traditional timeline.
It can be a journey through rainforests, waterfalls, lakes, mountain roads, and quiet moments shared in places you’ll remember forever.
If you’re dreaming of an intimate wedding that feels like the greatest adventure of your lives, I’d love to help you design a Costa Rica Wanderlust Elopement that’s completely your own.
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