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Honeymoon Photos on the Beach in Costa Rica || Kristen + Darien
When Kristen first met Darien, it definitely was not love at first sight. In fact, took over a year for them to go from church friends to dating. But on that fateful New Year’s Eve turned into Day…
Costa Rica Honeymoon Photos in Tamarindo || Paige + Brant
Do you believe in timing? That the Universe has her ways and everything happens for a reason?
Enter Paige and Brant. Ironically, both Paige + Brant went to the same youth group as high schoolers, but never crossed paths. That is until the timing was right…
Anniversary Photos in Costa Rica || Hadey + Mo
Mo was intrigued. From the moment he spotted Hadey behind the bar bar tending , he knew he had to strike up a conversation. Their conversation so easily flowed that they ended up going on a date the following night. Flash forward a couple of years later…
Beach Maternity Photos in Playa Grande Costa Rica || Jamie + Peter
If you’ve ever been to Playa Maderas, Nicaragua, you know that’s it’s a magical + intimate surf destination. I had the pleasure to surf Playa Maderas several years ago, and between falling asleep to the lulling waves at beach front hostel Los Tres Hermanos to surfing super fun waves, it was a long weekend to remember. So when Peter met Jamie…
Beach Vow Renewal in Tamarindo, Costa Rica || Larsen Family
Two MBAs, ten years of marriage, multiple international moves, and two beautiful young daughters later, Danielle + Joe decided to do a beach vow renewal in Tamarindo, Costa Rica during their month long Costa Rica family adventure. Danielle had a specific, beautiful vision – a beach boho vow renewal full of love and laughter…
Engagement Photos on the Beach in Playa Guiones || Michelle + Greg
Michelle’s friend had a feeling. She had a feeling that her friend Michelle would hit it off with her other friend Greg. And their friend was spot on right — Michelle + Greg couldn’t have been a more perfect match…
Minimony in Costa Rica || Ciara + Dylan
From the moment Ciara first went to coffee with Dylan, she knew she was going to marry him. Except for one minor detail…Dylan had invited Ciara to have coffee with him to let her know that he was leaving where…
Babymoon in Costa Rica Maternity Photos || Kathy + Luis
Do you believe in fate – that everything happens for a reason? Well, had Kathy’s Hinge (an online dating app) settings not had a technical “glitch”, she wouldn’t have matched with Luis. Why?
Family Elopement in Tamarindo Costa Rica || Elam Family
Seven years ago Heather and Andrew met. With four girls between them, their lives certainly are busy and full of so much love. As a family, they love traveling to Costa Rica, so while Heather + Andrew started planning their most recent trip to Costa Rica they decided to make the trip extra special + surprise their girls by doing a family elopement!
Intimate Destination Wedding in Manuel Antonio Costa Rica || Kristin + Andrew
When you propose to your best friend on a hike, what better way to get married than to adventure to Costa Rica to celebrate your next chapter as husband and wife? Especially in the lush jungle + one of most beautiful national parks in Costa Rica, Manuel Antonio! Surrounded by…

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