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Stefanie + Zane's Vintage/Chic Elopement, Arenal, Costa Rica

12/9/2014

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Stefanie and Zane are cool. That is it. Period. 

You know how there are those cool people who you meet and think, wow, I wish I were more like them...that is Stefanie and Zane. The cool people, flew in from a very cool place, Alaska! They own a vintage store in Anchorage, among many other side jobs that they do. I have checked out the stores website, and like the owners, it too is cool. 

Stefanie and Zane tied the knot in Arenal at the beautiful hotel Nayara. The weather was wet in the morning, so the ceremony took place under a covered gazebo. But the rain subsided just in time for our portrait session. 

After taking some beautiful photos on the hotel grounds we took a trip to the La Fortuna waterfall. It was a short hike down, with many stairs. The waterfall was beautiful and powerful. On the way back up we were racing against the sun to return before  dark, racing up all of the stairs was a workout. 
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Stefanie embellished this beautiful dress herself. Even though the couple was eloping with just the two of them there, a lot of thought and effort was put into this beautiful day.
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Stefanie and Zane's wedding rings are over 1000 years old!!! Can you tell they like vintage things yet? They are not old rings that were melted down and remade, but the actual ring worn by someone over a 1000 years ago. 
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After the ceremony the newlyweds celebrated with cake and champagne. 
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I didn't get a chance to ask them, but I think Stefanie and Zane might be foodie's too. I have this hunch because of the way they both closed their eyes right after the first bite of cake, completely taking in the flavors and the moment.
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This is what Zane likes to call the awkward prom pose. I think I might make this one of my standard poses for weddings.
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I love how the flash picked up the mist in these last two photos, it looks so magical.
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Photography: Yours Truly
Venue: Hotel Nayara
Officiant: Noel Ibo Campos
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