Erica and Jesse chose a very unique yet beautiful spot for their elopement. It was an old, abandoned church situated on a hill top with stunning views of the Arenal Volcano. It was a venue their wedding planner, Megan Cox from Mil Besos, had been wanting to use for years, and hadn't found the right couple until now. The rustic stone structure was a skeleton of what it once was, and it made for beautiful photos and beautiful lighting.
This adventurous couple traveled from Washington to marry one another. They really got the both of best worlds as they started with their intimate wedding session in Arenal, and ended their trip with a honeymoon session at the beautiful Manuel Antonio Beach. Not many couples are lucky enough to get both Volcano and Beach photos, but these two managed to pull it off.
Erica and Jesse were both getting ready in the same room at Nayara hotel. This made it a little tricky as Erica had kept her dress a secret from Jesse. We shuffled him out of the room a few minutes before the first look so that Erica could get dressed and still surprise him. I am so glad we did because I think Jesse's breath was taken away when he saw his beautiful bride at the first look.
This adventurous couple traveled from Washington to marry one another. They really got the both of best worlds as they started with their intimate wedding session in Arenal, and ended their trip with a honeymoon session at the beautiful Manuel Antonio Beach. Not many couples are lucky enough to get both Volcano and Beach photos, but these two managed to pull it off.
Erica and Jesse were both getting ready in the same room at Nayara hotel. This made it a little tricky as Erica had kept her dress a secret from Jesse. We shuffled him out of the room a few minutes before the first look so that Erica could get dressed and still surprise him. I am so glad we did because I think Jesse's breath was taken away when he saw his beautiful bride at the first look.
After the first look we all made our way in a private transport to the ceremony location. I wasn't sure what to expect but when I got there I was just so excited to be shooting at this venue. It was completely different to what I am used to and such a nice breath of fresh air. Tui. the day of wedding coordinator, officiated the ceremony.
The weather had been questionable all day but Jesse and Erica got so lucky. The rain held off for the entire ceremony and long enough for us to get some stunning shots around this one of kind venue. Just as we were finishing it started to pour down. Somehow, on our drive back down the mountain, the rain stopped again briefly, just long enough for us to get a few more stunning shots of the landscape and Arenal Volcano.
Later that week I met up with Erica and Jesse in Manuel Antonio to take a beach portraits. I could tell they were in the honeymoon mode as Jesse couldn't take his eyes off of Erica.
Photographer: Madison Baltodano Photography
Venue: Nayara Hotel
Wedding Planner: Megan Cox, Our Costa Rica Wedding
Wedding Coordinator: Tui Frye, Our Costa Rica Wedding
Hair and Makeup: Victoria Amador
Venue: Nayara Hotel
Wedding Planner: Megan Cox, Our Costa Rica Wedding
Wedding Coordinator: Tui Frye, Our Costa Rica Wedding
Hair and Makeup: Victoria Amador
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