REAL ELOPEMENT | ARENAL VOLCANO, LA FORTUNA
Elanna & Justin’s Rainy-Day Elopement at Arenal Observatory Lodge
An intimate Costa Rica elopement at the foot of Arenal Volcano — vows by the El Salto river, and a newlywed session that turned into pure joy under an unexpected downpour.
THE STORY
Vows by the River, Joy in the Rain
Elanna and Justin’s dream of a magical elopement in Costa Rica came true at the foot of Arenal Volcano. From the first moment, their bond was unmistakable — an easy energy and a warmth that carried through every part of the day.
Preparations built slowly toward their first look, set against a quiet lake dotted with ducks — one of those unscripted moments that says more than any posed portrait could. Their ceremony took place by the enchanting El Salto river, ringed by rainforest on every side, where their vows carried real emotion into the open air — just the two of them, fully present with each other.
Then, during their newlywed session at Arenal Observatory Lodge, the sky opened up. Rather than run for cover, Elanna and Justin leaned into it — laughing, dancing, and toasting to their marriage as the rain fell around them. It became the moment that defined their entire gallery.


Vendor Credits
Venue — Llanos de Cortés, Waterfall
Wedding & Elopement Planner — Tui Frye | Blue Butterfly Event
Wedding & Elopement Photography — Joice Dahianna
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