When you think of a destination wedding, most would think of an ocean and sand. This couple however decided to do something a bit different and they got married in Costa Rica, La Fortuna @ the Springs Resort and Spa , near a live volcano & rain forests. It does rain quite often in the area, but we mostly managed to avoid it over the course of 3 days of photography. Costa Rica is one of the most beautiful countries and a paradise for destination wedding photographers and just anyone who loves nature and wildlife.
If you like nature, waterfalls, animals and birds, Costa Rica is probably one of the best places on earth to experience those up close. There’s no need to drive for hours with binoculars in search of something as it’s all right there in front of you! Sometimes you just need to slow down and look around. Chances are, you’ll see dozens of birds,monkeys, spiders,frogs and snakes. If you are staying in La Fortuna area near the volcano, you can indulge yourself in the mineral hot springs or do some surfing in a nearby province which is a very popular spot for surfers and has a lot of luxury resorts. Costa Rica offers a lot of fun activities such as zip lining, surfing,diving,skydiving for those who want a bit of adrenalin. Some resorts here have hot springs and baths with different temperatures and it’s quite a popular thing to do for many tourists. I’d definitely recommend The Springs Resort as it is truly beautiful and offers great service too.
Here are some of my favorite photos from those 3 days in Costa Rica. The ceremony was at the resort along with a number of photographs. A day after the wedding we went around the area taking photographs as we drove around. I can assure you you’ve never seen photographs like these!! 🙂
bride in sari is having hair and make up done for the religious Indian ceremony
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Springs Resort and Spa ceremony @ La Fortuna Costa Rica
Springs Resort and Spa Wedding. Gorgeous sunset.
A lot of wildlife is everywhere in the rainforest. Some are more poisonous than others.
As you can see, the python is massive and heavy.
Well, not many people would want to have photographs taken with snakes, especially with a huge python. Thankfully it was well fed…
Costa Rica destination wedding – frogs can be a nice addition to your pictures 🙂
We stopped and asked if we can use the horses for a few photos.
We took random photos by driving around and stopping in different locations
Costa Rica Wedding Photography
Destination Wedding Photography in Costa Rica. Amazing volcanoes, rainforests and waterfalls. A truly gorgeous place to get married and have photos taken!
Image was taken at a gorgeous waterfall, surrounded by rainforests. It was quite a hike to get there and it was humid. The pictures however were worth the effort. It’s a truly magical place, as you can probably see. Not many other countries can offer these views. It is one the reasons I see Costa Rica as one of the best destination wedding locations!
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