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Levi & Ashley's Sweet Wedding at Hotel Nayara, La Fortuna, Arenal

11/7/2016

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As I sit here and write this blog post for Ashley and Levi I am reminded just how lucky I am to live in such a beautiful country full of wildlife, flora and fauna. White faced Capuchin monkeys are to my left right now, loitering in the trees and peering into the restaurant, most likely hoping to snatch some leftover food from a nearby table. The photos from this wedding don't illustrate the animals of Costa Rica, but they do definitely show the amount of greenery and natural beauty that the country has. 

Ashley and Levi chose to marry one another in Arenal, one of the greener areas of the country. Arenal, unlike other areas of the country, stays green all year long. It received rain frequently and therefore the forests are full or large leaved plants and mossy trees. Hotel Nayara, where the couple stayed, has some of the most beautiful grounds I have seen to date. There are endless pathways, groomed to perfection. Which makes it a great place for taking photos.

Ashley was getting ready in her room with her best friend. Later on she was joined by Levi's mother as well. The wedding was extremely intimate with only 5 people n total, including the bride and groom. Ashley was a sweet as can be. She was just one of those people who you could tell was very honest and genuine. 

Ashley's friend told a story about how Levi had loved Ashley from the moment he set eyes on her. She said he would have married her on the spot if he had the chance. It was so sweet to hear the story of how they met and how their relationship evolved into what it is today.

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The ceremony was held under a pavilion on the grounds of the hotel. A beautiful flower alter was created for the couple, along with a heart shaped area for them to stand. 
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I love the photo of Ashley and Levi just after they kissed. They look so happy and excited, with the expression of "yes, we did it, we are married!" I always like to see where the bride and groom look to first, once they are officially married. It is normally to someone in the front row, a parent, a sibling or a close friend. 
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After the ceremony Ashley and Levi cut the cake together and celebrated with some toasts and champagne. 
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We took photos around the grounds of Hotel Nayara. Ashley wore a unique wedding dress, it had a beautiful hemline that looked great on her. 
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Ashley and Levi also wanted to have photos at the La Fortuna Waterfall. The whole group headed there and made the hike down to the falls. The powerful water crashing in the background is another example of the natural beauty of this small country. 
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Photography: Yours Truly
Venue: Hotel Nayara
Officiant: Noel Ibo Campos
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