Tina
& Dukeat Arenal Volcano.
ARENAL VOLCANO WEDDING · REAL WEDDING
Tina and Duke’s Arenal Volcano wedding in Costa Rica included a symbolic ceremony and a second ceremony with Persian traditions. Arenal Volcano was in view from their room while they got ready and behind them during the day.
Getting ready
with a volcano in view.
Tina and Duke had Arenal Volcano as their view from the room, all day.
Tina and Duke stood together, ready for a new chapter, and the view from their room was Arenal Volcano for the entire day.
We photographed Duke waiting for Tina with the volcano in view, the details of the day, and Tina with the volcano in the background.
Their wedding was not one ceremony but two: a symbolic wedding and another with Persian traditions, both with Arenal Volcano as the backdrop.
Two ceremonies,
one backdrop.
The ceremonies took place against Arenal Volcano. Tina and Duke exchanged vows with the volcano as their backdrop, surrounded by family and friends.
The celebration continued after the ceremony with toasts, speeches and dancing. The photographs that follow move from the ceremony to portraits and the wedding party.
Plan around
the view.
A few considerations from this wedding.
Tell your photographers about every ceremony.
Tina and Duke had a symbolic ceremony and one with Persian traditions. If your day includes more than one, share the order and the people involved so we are in the right place for each.
Use the view from the room.
Their view of Arenal Volcano stayed with them while they got ready. If the setting is part of why you chose a place, say so, and we will plan the photographs around it.
Ask about a weather plan.
Ask your venue and your planner what happens to the ceremony if the weather changes. Our guide to choosing a month to marry in Costa Rica can help you choose a season.
Introduce your team early.
Tina and Duke worked with a planner, a videographer and a makeup artist. Putting everyone in touch before the day makes the timeline easier. Our planning guide covers the first steps.
Planning an Arenal Volcano wedding?
Answers from this wedding. Confirm the details for your own date.
Where was Tina and Duke’s wedding?
At Arenal Volcano in Costa Rica. Their venue credit is The Springs, and the resort’s own site describes it as a hotel in Arenal.
What kind of ceremonies did they have?
A symbolic wedding and another ceremony with Persian traditions, both with Arenal Volcano as the backdrop.
Who else worked on the day?
The planner was @kirsten.cowles, the video was by @dwstories_, and the makeup and hair was by @famouspointsbridalexperts.
How far in advance should we book a photographer for an Arenal wedding?
As soon as your date is confirmed, especially for a popular destination, so there is time for planning and coordination.
How do we make an Arenal wedding feel like ours?
Add personal touches, choose meaningful ceremony locations and work closely with your vendors.
Can we check our date with you?
Send us your date and the place you have in mind. We are based in Tamarindo, Guanacaste, and work throughout Costa Rica. You can also read about a La Fortuna waterfall elopement.
This story is based on our own account of the day. Details of the venue are managed by the venue: see The Springs Resort & Spa for current information.
Venue · @thespringscostarica
Wedding planner · @kirsten.cowles
Video · @dwstories_
Makeup and hair · @famouspointsbridalexperts
Costa Rica wedding photographer · Adri Mendez
Written by Adri and Lucas. Based in Tamarindo, Guanacaste, and working throughout Costa Rica.
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