Costa Rica Elopement Galleries

Real Elopements photographed across Costa Rica and beyond

Elopement Galleries

These galleries feature real elopements in Costa Rica, photographed in rainforests, beaches, volcanoes, and remote corners of the country. Each story reflects a different way of choosing something personal and intentional, whether that means hiking at sunrise, exchanging vows barefoot on the coast, or keeping things simple and private.

This collection is meant to give you a feel for how an elopement can unfold and how I document it, quietly, honestly, and with a focus on connection rather than posing.

While Costa Rica is home base, many of these elopements are part of a larger destination journey, working with couples traveling from around the world and celebrating in places that feel meaningful to them.

Featured Costa Rica Elopements

Amy & Rich | Elopement

Playa Avellanas

Guanacaste, Costa Rica

Amy and Rich exchanged vows with the ocean as their witness. The vibrant colors of the sea and sky added a stunning backdrop. Their heartfelt words blended with the soothing sound of waves, creating a serene, unforgettable moment.

costa rica wedding photographer capturing a couple having an elopement in playa avellanas guanacaste costa rica
Avellanas Beach Elopement Wedding
Avellanas Beach Elopement Wedding

Naty and Beby traveled to Yosemite National Park to exchange vows in the heart of the Sierra Nevada. Their elopement was quiet, intentional, and shaped by the scale of the landscape, towering granite walls, open meadows, and the kind of stillness you only find deep in nature.

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Adventure elopement photographer yosemite
Adventure elopement photographer yosemite national park

Jennifer and Al’s La Fortuna waterfall elopement was simple, emotional, and deeply connected to nature. No crowd, no rush. Just the rainforest, the water, and a moment that felt entirely their own.

La fortuna waterfall elopement
La fortuna waterfall elopement
La fortuna waterfall elopement

Laura & Brian | Elopement

La Paz Waterfall Garden

Cinchona, Costa Rica

Laura and Brian escaped to Costa Rica’s rainforest for an intimate elopement at La Paz Waterfall Gardens. Surrounded by cascading waterfalls and vibrant jungle, their heartfelt vows blended with the serene sounds of nature’s paradise.

La Paz Waterfall Elopement Photographer wedding photos
La Paz Waterfall Elopement Photographer wedding photos
La Paz Waterfall Elopement Photographer wedding photos

Kathleen & Gerald | Elopement

Santa Elena

Monteverde, Puntarenas

Kathleen and Gerald escaped to Monteverde’s mystical cloud forest for an intimate jungle elopement. Surrounded by lush greenery and misty mountain views, their heartfelt vows blended with the serene sounds of Costa Rica’s enchanting rainforest paradise.

Monteverde Elopement Photographer
Monteverde Elopement Photographer
Monteverde Elopement Photographer

Cheryl and Zack embarked on an unforgettable elopement adventure beginning at Isleta El Espino on Lake Nicaragua. Their celebration journeyed from intimate island moments to Granada’s charming colonial streets, concluding with sunset photos against the majestic Ometepe volcano backdrop.

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granada nicaragua elopement photographer

Kelsey and Tucker escaped to the mystical cloud forest for an intimate elopement at Hotel Villa Blanca. Surrounded by misty mountain peaks and lush tropical greenery, their heartfelt vows blended with the tranquil beauty of Costa Rica’s enchanting high-altitude rain.

Elopement photographer cloud forest
Elopement photographer Cloud Forest
Elopement photographer cloud forest

Ready to plan your own elopement in Costa Rica?