Wedding Photography In Guanacaste
Documentary + artistic wedding photography for international couples celebrating in Guanacaste, Costa Rica — Sunset beaches, luxury resorts, and real emotions captured naturally.
The Best Places for Wedding Photography in Guanacaste.
Guanacaste offers incredible venues for destination weddings, including Andaz Papagayo, El Mangroove, Four Seasons, Secrets Papagayo Resort, Dreams Las Mareas, and more—each with its own style, scenery, and light.
One standout is Secrets Papagayo. It sits right by the ocean, and while the beach is public, the setting feels intimate—almost like a private cove—especially around golden hour.
Travel tip: Secrets Papagayo Resort is about 30 minutes from Liberia Airport and roughly 3.5–4 hours from Juan Santamaría Airport (SJO). Planning those transfers early helps your wedding timeline feel smooth and stress-free.
A Real Wedding Story in Guanacaste Melissa & Jason.
In this gallery, you’ll meet Melissa and Jason—an adventurous couple who chose to marry by the sea in Costa Rica. That evening, the sunset was unreal, with a soft mist that made the light feel dreamy and cinematic. We documented their story from getting ready, to a sunset ceremony, and all the heartfelt moments in between. The next day, we continued the celebration with a post-wedding “trash the dress” session at Llanos de Cortés Waterfall, creating an entirely different chapter—lush, wild, and unforgettable.
Groom Getting Ready Before the Wedding: A Relaxed Start in Guanacaste.
We started the day in Secret Papagayo Resort with the groom’s getting-ready photos to give the bride a little extra time to finish her hair, makeup, and final details. It set the tone perfectly—easy, fun, and full of genuine moments. Between a few toasts, lots of laughter, and inside jokes, we captured relaxed portraits and candid interactions right near his room, keeping everything close so the couple wouldn’t cross paths before the ceremony.
Bride Getting Ready at Secrets Papagayo: Spa Calm, Garden Glow.
After the guys’ photos, we moved into the bride’s getting-ready with her bridesmaids at Secrets Papagayo. The morning began in the hotel spa—soft light, quiet excitement, and those final touch moments—then flowed naturally into the gardens and by the pool for fresh, effortless portraits. The bridesmaids looked stunning, and the bride was absolutely radiant—glowing with happiness in every frame.
A Symbolic Beachside Ceremoy in Guanacaste: Family, Tears and Pure Joy.
Once the girls were ready, we headed to the hotel gardens just steps from the beach for the ceremony. It was a beautiful symbolic celebration—simple, heartfelt, and overflowing with happy emotion. Their families had traveled all the way from Canada to be there, and you could feel how meaningful this destination wedding in Costa Rica was for everyone. Surrounded by ocean air, tropical light, and the people they love most, they said their vows with huge smiles (and a few tears) from start to finish.
Golden Hour Wedding Portraits on the Beaches of Guanacaste
Right after the ceremony, we slipped away to the shoreline to catch Guanacaste’s legendary sunset. The light was unreal—warm, soft, and glowing—so we kept things simple: a few gentle prompts, lots of laughter, and plenty of space for them to just be together. With the ocean behind them and the sky turning gold, we captured romantic, candid portraits that felt effortless—exactly the kind of images that make destination wedding photography in Guanacaste unforgettable.
Bridal Party Beach Photos in Guanacaste: Bridesmaids & Groomsmen
After the couple portraits, we brought the bridesmaids and groomsmen down to the beach for a few fun, relaxed photos by the water. The energy was perfect—big smiles, inside jokes, and that “we made it” feeling in the air. With the sunset still glowing over the coast, we captured a mix of candid moments and a few classic group shots before everyone headed back to kick off the reception.
Wedding Reception in Guanacaste: Toast, Dancing & Unforgettable Energy at Secrets Papagayo
To close the celebration, we captured the reception as it naturally unfolded—heartfelt toasts, a lively dance floor, and that warm, effortless joy that fills the room when everyone is truly present. You could feel how happy the guests were to be there, celebrating this destination wedding together in Costa Rica. We ended the night with a couple surrounded by love, laughter, and the kind of memories that stay with you long after the music fades.
Recommendation: If you’re planning wedding photography in Guanacaste, we genuinely recommend Secrets Papagayo Resort—it’s an incredible setting for a smooth, beautiful wedding day.