A waterfall
elopementat La Fortuna.AN ELOPEMENT IN COSTA RICA
LA FORTUNA WATERFALL ELOPEMENT · REAL ELOPEMENT
Two women chose La Fortuna Waterfall in Costa Rica for their La Fortuna waterfall elopement. It was simple: they exchanged vows with the sound of the falls around them, then spent the rest of the time in the river and on the paths nearby. Below is the story, what we noticed about the place and a few practical notes.
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La Fortuna waterfall elopement details at a glance
Place: La Fortuna Waterfall (official site) · Photographed by Adri & Lucas Weddings, for Adri & Lucas · Highlights: portraits in the river, the bouquets on the steps and a garden portrait.
A waterfall as the ceremony space
A waterfall elopement that was simple, close and a little wet.
La Fortuna Waterfall sits in the Arenal Volcano National Park area, in a biological reserve. Its official site describes a path through native forest to the falls, which drop about 70 meters, and says visitors can swim in the river in front of them.
That river is where much of this elopement happened. The water is green, the forest is close and the spray reaches everything.
Vows with the roar of the falls
The elopement was simple. With the roar of the waterfall behind them, the two exchanged their vows and promised to stand by each other through whatever comes next.
We photographed what happened between them: how close they stood and how they moved through the water together.
Bouquets, white outfits and comfortable shoes
Both wore white: one a lace gown, the other a suit. They carried bouquets of tropical flowers, and they wore comfortable shoes on the stone steps. The official site lists about 530 steps on the way to the falls, so shoes are a real decision here.
Quiet minutes by the water
After the vows there was time to slow down: standing hand in hand by the water, one helping the other onto a rock, and a portrait of one of them alone in her lace gown with the forest behind her.
We finished in a garden along the path, among tropical plants with red leaves.
What we would tell couples planning a waterfall elopement
Three notes from this elopement and from the place’s official site.
Plan for the steps.
The official site lists about 530 steps. Choose shoes you can walk in, and allow time for the walk down and back.
Plan for getting wet.
Several of these photographs show the couple standing in the river, and the spray reaches the shore. Bring a change of clothes.
Ask the site about ceremonies first.
The official site does not describe weddings or elopements, so ask the site directly what is allowed before you plan a ceremony there.
Questions about a La Fortuna waterfall elopement
Answers from this real elopement and from the place’s official site. Confirm the details for your own day directly with the site.
Do you photograph elopements at La Fortuna Waterfall?
Yes. The La Fortuna waterfall elopement on this page is one we photographed. Send us your date and we will tell you if we are available.
Where is La Fortuna Waterfall?
In the Arenal Volcano National Park area of Costa Rica, in a biological reserve. The official site describes a path through native forest to the falls.
How many steps lead to the waterfall?
The official site lists about 530 steps, with resting and hydration areas along the way.
Can you swim at La Fortuna Waterfall?
The official site says visitors can swim in the river in front of the falls. Confirm current conditions and rules with the site before you go.
Can we have a ceremony at La Fortuna Waterfall?
The official site does not mention weddings or elopements. Ask the site directly before you plan a ceremony there.
Do you photograph elopements elsewhere in Costa Rica?
Yes. We are based in Tamarindo, Guanacaste, and work throughout Costa Rica. See our Costa Rica elopement photographer page.
Source for place facts: the official La Fortuna Waterfall website. The photographs document one elopement; access, conditions and rules for your own date need separate confirmation.
Place · La Fortuna Waterfall, Arenal area
Photography · Adri & Lucas Weddings, for Adri & Lucas
Story and photographs by Adri & Lucas.
Based in Tamarindo, Guanacaste, and working throughout Costa Rica.
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