Chantal + Mark's Intimate Elopement at Tulemar Resort

One of the many things that I love about being a destination wedding photographer is that I get to meet and work with people from all over the world. Chantal and Mark traveled to Costa Rica all the way from Holland! They visited many places in the country but decided to marry one another on the secluded beach at Tulemar Resort. 

I met Chantal at her villa where Monica was doing her hair and makeup. She looked beautiful! This thoughtful bride had brought little favors for all of the vendors involved in the day, a special treat of sweet and salty licorice from Holland. I was just blown away by how nice it was of her to do that, and it was so special for me and my family as we don't have access to international treats like that in Costa Rica. 

Another unique detail was the wedding rings. The couple had each others heartbeat engraved into the inside of their wedding bands. They also planned to engrave the exact coordinates of where they were standing when they got married on the outside.

The couple did a first look at the villa before heading down to the beach for the ceremony.

The ceremony setup included a beautiful arch decorated with tropical flowers. It was a morning ceremony which is a little different from what I am used to but still just as beautiful!

After the ceremony we took photos on the property and beach at Tulemar, it was high tide so the couple had to get their toes a little wet.

Later that evening I met up with Chantal and Mark to do a sunset session. This time we met at the main beach in Manuel Antonio.

Photography: Yours Truly
Venue: Tulemar Resort
Hair and Makeup: Hair by Monica
Officiant: Marcelo Galli
Florist: Floresteria Quepos