Featured Central America Wedding Elopement Photographers
Planning for a small marriage ceremony in Central America? The best Central America wedding and elopement photographers are members of the Wedding Photojournalist Association. Search this site for links to award-winning, documentary-style wedding images, links to venues, and view photographers by region to find info on their rates and packages.
Page Last Updated October 26th, 2023
A destination wedding couple holds hands at the altar during their Costa Rican ceremony, as rows of seated guests occupy the periphery of the frame.
Anne and Gary's destination wedding in Costa Rica was a simple and stress-free affair, with just 21 of their closest friends and family in attendance. The couple chose the Riu Palace, an exclusive resort in the north part of the country, for their special day.
The couple's grandchildren served as the flower girl and ring bearer,...
The newlyweds share their first dance, enveloped in mesmerizing lights and a touch of ethereal mist.
Breanna and Rob had a beautifully simple elopement at Vista Hermosa Estate in Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica, surrounded by 20 of their closest loved ones. Wanting to fully immerse themselves in the moment with their guests, they opted for a shorter bridal portrait session. Despite omitting any special rituals, they planned to...
The bride and groom share a tender kiss framed by arches at Hotel Parador, moments before their wedding ceremony.
In an idyllic setting at the Hotel Parador in Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica, the bride and groom, MayaBlue and Chad, are eagerly preparing for their destination wedding elopement day. The couple first crossed paths in early 2016 at the pool of their apartment complex, and in 2020, they took the next step and purchased...
The bride has some tears after listening to some kind words from her best friend and how happy she was to travel to Antigua Guatemala to celebrate her dream wedding.
María José and Carlos dreamed of getting married in a unique location, different from what you usually get in venues around Costa Rica, their hometown.
On a vacation trip to Antigua Guatemala they became totally in love with the city and everything that it has to offer. The colored walls, the impressive national...
The wedding couple getting married with the unique and stunning ocean view the Zephyr Palace has to offer during sunset as its backdrop.
Brittnee and Carl met at a grocery store 6 years ago in Atlanta, Georgia. They are a lovely couple who decided to do a destination wedding celebration at the amazing and unique Zephyr Palace located on the mid pacific coast in Jacó, Costa Rica.
The Zephyr Palace has one of the best...
The couple exits the church with joy and surrounded by excitement from the guests while throwing them some petals.
Laura and Andrés have known each other since 4 years ago, they met for the first time because of their jobs. After a long and special relationship, they engaged on the Atlantic coast in Costa Rica on a beach called Manzanillo. While having a romantic dinner near the beach, Andres decided to get involved with his love.
After that night, their wedding plans started....
Lucía and Luis Diego having a great time together during their portrait session with the amazing golf course landscape behind.
Lucía and Luis Diego met each other 15 years ago. Their love story grew around their passion for cycling. Both of them are very close to their families, so they wanted to have a very intimate celebration with the closest members of their families and best friends for their wedding.
They chose the...
Patricio really feels what he was singing to Alejandra. Haury, which is Patricio's close friend, was playing the guitar during the song. During the ceremony, Patricio surprised his bride with the news that he was going to sing her his vows.
Alejandra and Patricio’s wedding took place in a very intimate venue called The Shabby Chic House which is located in San Isidro de Heredia, Costa Rica. It is a place...
Sigal and Vova walk hand-in-hand against the backdrop of the Costa Rican jungles, as their reflection in the pool highlights the strength of their love and the possibilities that lie ahead.
Sigal and Vova's relationship began after a first date at the Tel Aviv Art Museum in Israel. Within a week, they had been on four dates together and knew that they were meant to be. With Sigal being from Israel and Vova hailing from Russia, it made sense to take their love abroad and head to Costa...
Chuck and Candy’s adventuresome spirits already made them the perfect candidates for a destination wedding. Plus, with all the craziness going on these days, a small wedding in the jungle with just a few attendees was just the right fit.
They also decided they didn't want to miss any time with their few guests during the wedding day, so they decided to have an "engagement" session, just a couple of days before the actual elopement. That is the only chance we had to do portraits of...
Anthony and Megan smile at each other as they dance the night away surrounded by trees and twinkling lights.
What’s better than getting married on the beach? How about having the reception on the beach as well—late-night beach party style!
Megan first went to Costa Rica in 2004 when she visited with her high school rotary club to donate and deliver wheelchairs to schools and families in small towns.
She left the country enamored with the people, the culture, the pace of...
Cassie tearing up during the ceremony at the Doce Lunas Hotel in Jaco, Costa Rica.
Words from Cassie the bride:
"Originally Jay and I were on opposite ends of the spectrum when it came to a destination wedding. I wanted a wedding in our home town, he really wanted a destination. I started looking at my travel bucket list and all the things I would want for us and our guests, and that I didn’t want a beach wedding. I...
A very small ceremony on the beach.
Katie and Andrew decided that a big fancy affair with all their friends and family just didn’t fit their personalities. So when they started planning their vacation to Costa Rica, it just kinda naturally evolved into planning their elopement wedding. After all, Costa Rica is rife with gorgeous locations for eloping.
Every year, hundreds of couples come to Costa Rica’s beautiful shores, or her jungles, or her mountains, to tie the knot in a...
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