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JW Marriott Costa Elena Wedding Inspiration | Eliza & Jason

Eliza & Jason's Guanacaste wedding story

Eliza and Jason's gallery moves from Jason's preparation with his groomsmen into a romantic beach ceremony and an editorial Costa Rica color story. It is a useful example of how Adri and Lucas connect portraits, people and coastal atmosphere without losing the natural rhythm of the day.

Historical context: This wedding was photographed before JW Marriott Costa Elena's announced opening on September 10, 2026. Until the event record is matched to its original contract venue name, this story uses neutral Guanacaste wording. The photographs are visual inspiration for couples considering the new resort; they are not photographs of a completed JW Marriott-branded wedding. Check Marriott's official opening information and official wedding page for current venue facts.

The story in the photographs

The preparation photographs show Jason and his groomsmen before the ceremony; the later frames shift into coastal vows, portraits and celebration. The gallery's strength is the continuity between candid reactions and composed images, with the beach and Guanacaste light supporting the story rather than replacing it.

Wedding gallery

Jason getting ready for the wedding in Costa Rica
Jason getting ready for his wedding in Guanacaste, Costa Rica.
Eliza and Jason during their Guanacaste wedding.
Wedding photograph by Adri and Lucas in Guanacaste, Costa Rica.
Costa Rica wedding photographer
Jason's Wedding Celebration with His Groomsmen on the Beach in Costa Rica
Costa Rica the Perfect Wedding Venue
Eliza and Jason during their destination wedding in Guanacaste.
Eliza and Jason celebrating their wedding in Costa Rica.
Romantic beach ceremony

How to use this gallery for a future JW Marriott Costa Elena wedding

Use this story to evaluate preparation coverage, groomsmen photographs, beach-ceremony storytelling and Adri & Lucas's editorial color. It is not proof of a completed wedding inside the new resort. Confirm the contracted ceremony, portrait and reception spaces with Marriott, then build the photography plan around the real access, date-specific light and weather backup.

Frequently asked questions

Does this gallery show the new JW Marriott Costa Elena resort?

No. Eliza and Jason's wedding predates the resort's announced opening on September 10, 2026. The current JW path is retained as a visual-inspiration URL by owner decision, with the historical context stated clearly.

What can couples learn from this gallery?

The gallery shows how groom preparation, a beach ceremony, candid reactions and editorial portraits can form one coherent wedding story. Ask to review a relevant full gallery when you want to judge consistency beyond a highlight selection.

Who photographed this wedding?

Adri and Lucas photographed this wedding. They are a Costa Rican husband-and-wife photography and film team based in Guanacaste, and both have photographed and filmed weddings since 2013.

Planning a future Costa Elena celebration?

Start with the JW Marriott Costa Elena planning guide and the honest visual-reference page, then contact us for photography or photo-and-film coverage based on your actual date and contracted spaces.

About Adri & Lucas

We are a Costa Rican husband-and-wife photography and film team based in Liberia, Guanacaste, specializing in destination weddings. Both Adri and Lucas have photographed and filmed weddings since 2013. Our work has been featured by Junebug Weddings and Green Wedding Shoes. Marriott remains the source for the new resort's current venue details and policies.