Janet and Reg decided to elope with only Janet's son and his significant other in attendance. They eloped at the foot of La Paz Waterfall, in a intimate gazebo decorated with tropical flowers. Janet was excited as she prepared for her husband to be. She looked beautiful in lace and beaded gown. 

To me, La Paz Waterfall really exemplifies a Costa Rican Paradise. The lush greenery surrounding the waterfall, paired the the tropical flowers from the ceremony make the perfect place to get married. Marcelo Galli officiated the ceremony. 

At the end of the photo session the newlyweds headed to the restaurant where they were to have dinner. A delicious chocolate wedding cake was there waiting to be cut and enjoyed by all. 

Photography: Madison Baltodano Photography
Venue: La Paz Waterfall Gardens
Wedding Planner: Hazel
Officiant: Marcelo Galli

Maria and Will are planning to get married next year here in Costa Rica. They came for a pre-wedding trip, to do some planning and get a sense of the layout of things. They took advantage of this great opportunity to also take some engagement photos. These photos were taken exactly 1-year before there wedding will take place. The sunset was so beautiful that evening, and I can't wait to see what the sunset is like one year from now for their wedding date.

Johanna and Tommy had a wedding full of smiles. From the moment I met Johanna when she was getting ready to the dancing in the evening there was always a smile on her face, and when Tommy would see that smile there would be one on his.
Johanna and her mother got ready together at the luxury villa where the wedding group stayed, Vista Hermosa. 

A beautiful arch was set on the beach with views of the world famous Manuel Antonio National Park. A guitarist plucked at his strings as Johanna walked down the aisle with her father. 

After the lovely ceremony we took a walk along the beach for sunset portraits. These two were such naturals in front of the camera. 

Long rectangular tables were set back at the villa for the reception. Pink hued lilies brought elegance to the room, along with the wicker chargers and blue napkins. 

After dinner the festivities continued on the pool terrace. Once the dancing started it didn't stop, as a mix of both American and Latin music was played. 

Photography: Madison Baltodano Photography
Venue: Vista Hermosa
Wedding Planner: Costa Rica Paradise Weddings
​Hair and Makeup: Mademoiselle Salon
Officiant: Marcelo Galli
Cake: Mariposa Pastry
Flowers:
Rentals:

Chelsea and Wes had the best of both worlds. They had a romantic elopement on a remote mountain top in Costa Rica, and then went back home and had a big, fun reception with all of their family and friends. They wanted to be able to celebrate with all their loved ones while still being true to themselves. 

The couple stayed at Rio Magnolio, and held the elopement there as well. The owners of the hotel were very excited to have them there and eager to help with the setup and any other wedding related needs. 

The morning started with Chelsea getting ready. She had so many thoughtful details but my favorite were her custom made Toms, complete with a Costa Rica map and a sloth (one of Chelsea{s favorite animals).

Wes and Chelsea decided to have the ceremony just under the terrace roof instead of out on the lawn as a huge rain storm had just passed. It was amazing to see the change in weather that happened so quickly. When we arrived the mountain was covered in a big cloud of mist, and just an hour or so later is so completely sunny out. 

After the ceremony and newlywed portraits Chelsea and Wes popped champagne in celebration of their union. They also broke bread together by cutting a small cake. It was the perfect ending to a beautiful day full of love.

Photography: Madison Baltodano Photography
Videography: Baltodano Films
Venue: Rio Magnolia
Hair and Makeup: Hair by Monica
Flowers: Floresteria Quepos

This lovely family took a trip to Costa Rica to celebrate their 10 year wedding anniversary. They decided that a sunset photo session would be a great way to document this milestone. The sunset this evening was beautiful. 

Matthys and Rebecca flew all the way from Europe to Costa Rica for an adventure of a lifetime. That adventure also included the start of their new life together as husband and wife, after marrying one another with their toes in the sand. Rebecca's sister and her sister's husband stood as witnesses as this lovely couple committed to each other for the rest of their lives. 

The day started with Rebecca getting ready at Costa Verde Hotel. She looked beautiful and revealed herself to Matthys on a hanging bridge at the hotel. After the first look and taking a few photos at the resort we all headed down to Manuel Antonio beach.

Awaiting at the beach was a beautiful arch. The first thing that struck me about this arch was the direction it was facing, which was towards the National Park. Almost 100% of the time I do beach ceremonies in Costa Rica the sun is setting behind the arch, but for this one, it was on front, which really created a beautiful light and a great backdrop of the park behind. 

Photography: Madison Baltodano Photography
Wedding Planner: Mil Besos
Venue: Costa Verde Hotel
Florist: Floriesteria Quepos
Hair and Makeup: Priscilla Solano
​Officiant: Eugenia Alpizar

Keclie and James traveled from chilly Chicago to the warm waters of Costa Rica to marry one another. They brought with them, an intimate group of family and friends. Kelcie and James had taken a trip to Costa Rica previously and fell in love with it, so when they decided on having a destination wedding they knew that Costa Rica would be the perfect place. 

The couple chose Villa Caletas as their venue, a luxury hotel with a beautiful amphitheater for wedding ceremonies. The day started with both James and Kelcie getting ready in separate hotel rooms. 

Kelcie surprised her mom by adding a photo charm of her deceased grandparents to her bouquet. It was a really touching moment for both of them when she first showed her mom the special charm. Kelcie also had a sweet yet emotional first look with her father once she was fully dressed.

The ceremony was held in the amphitheater with views of the beautiful Pacific Ocean. It was a beautiful ceremony and I don't think there was a dry eye to be found. 

After the ceremony we took family photos, followed by portraits of the newlyweds. The ground of the resort make for such beautiful images.

The reception was conveniently held next door to the Amphitheater on a terrace with a view. 

At the end of the reception Kelcie and James brought their whole wedding group to a local taco bar in Jaco. It is a place they had frequented during their first trip and held a close spot to their hearts. 

Photography: Madison Baltodano Photography
Videography: Baltodano Films
Venue: Villa Caletas
Officiant: Noel Ibo Campos
DJ: DJ Kika

Andrea and Steve traveled from Canada to Costa Rica to have the wedding of a lifetime. They stayed at Dreams las Mareas, an all inclusive resort. Family and friends joined them for a week of fun in the sun. 

​Steve was getting ready with his groomsmen and parents. His mom saved the day by helping all of the groomsmen with their tricky boutoniers. 

Andrea and her bridesmaids were getting ready nearby in another room. She looked absolutely stunning, wearing a sheath dress adorned with lace apliques. 

The ceremony was set under the trees along the beach. A simple, yet beautiful fabric arch added the perfect amount of elegance to the beautiful natural scene.

Guests were invited to a beautiful reception set on the rooftop known as Seaside Terrace. The afterglow of the sunset against the string lights created an amazing atmosphere for the start of their big celebration. 

Photography´: Madison Baltodano Photography
Venue: Dreams las Mareas
Wedding Planner: Daniel

Anneli and Thomas traveled from Europe to the tropical rain forest to commit to one another for the rest of their lives. They were joined by their best friends and immediate family. They decided to hold their intimate wedding at La Paz Waterfall Garden, and waterfall and wildlife sanctuary. 

Thomas and Anneli each prepared with their friends, and then made their way to the wedding gazebo,

Thomas awaited his bride as the mist from the raging waterfall drifted his way. The two were married in a intimate gazebo decorated with tropical flowers. 

Photographer: Madison Baltodano Photography
Videography: Baltodano Films (link to video:
Venue: La Paz Waterfall Gardens
Officiant: Marcelo Galli

Julia and Brian married one another in Costa Rica in front of a select group of friends and family. And although this wedding ceremony made their union official, it was not needed to prove that these two are committed to one another for life. Julia and Brian have been together for over 10 years and have two beautiful children together. The small daily routines of life and the support they provide to one another already shows just how committed they are. 

One of the things that I loved about these two are how laid back they were. Neither of them were nervous or stressed about the wedding, they weren't very particular about how things looked or flowed (even though everything looked beautiful and flowed seamlessly). They were eager to incorporate the children into their wedding day, yet also reserve special moments for just the two of them. 

A stunning tropical setup awaited Julia and Brian. Birds of paradise and red ginger flowers were in abundance. Alvin played on his guitar as Julia made her entrance, I couldn't tell during the wedding day, but after zooming in on her photos during the editing process I could see that she had tears welling up in her eyes.

Photography: Madison Baltodano Photography
Venue: Casa de las Brisas
Wedding Planner: Oasis Destination Weddings
Cake: Mariposa Pastry
Flowers: Floristeria Quepos
Officiant: Rodrigo Campos
Guitarist: Alvin Chinchillo