Do you exchange vows when you elope in Costa Rica? Most couples exchange vows, it’s often the most meaningful part of the ceremony. You can write personal vows, use traditional ones, or create a hybrid. The intimacy of an elopement makes it an incredibly powerful moment for sharing promises, and as your Costa Rica elopement photographer, I document every meaningful glance, tear, and celebration with an artistic eye that preserves not just how your day looked, but how it felt.