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Lissa and Jesse’s wedding in Costa Rica, with vows overlooking the ocean.PHOTOGRAPHS BY ADRI MENDEZ
Bride in a floral robe has her makeup done in a bright room with white curtains
LISSA & JESSE · COSTA RICAPHOTOGRAPHS BY ADRI MENDEZ

WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHERS COSTA RICA · REAL WEDDING

Wedding photographers Costa Rica: a real wedding, Lissa and Jesse’s, photographed by Adri & Lucas Weddings. They exchanged vows overlooking the ocean, and the celebration continued into the night. Below are their photographs and a short look at how we work.

Photography & story by Adri & Lucas

Lissa and Jesse
chose Costa Rica.

Lissa and Jesse married in Costa Rica with the people closest to them beside them.

Their decision to marry in Costa Rica came from their love of adventure and of nature. They were surrounded by their closest friends and family when they exchanged vows overlooking the ocean.

The celebration carried on into the night with music and dancing. We photographed the quieter moments too: the laughter, the tears and the embraces between the people closest to them.

Bride in a white gown stands beside a bridesmaid in a champagne dress in a sunlit room with arched windows
Bridesmaids in champagne and green dresses react with joy and tears as they see the bride
Two bridesmaids wipe away happy tears in a room with wooden doors
Bridesmaid in a champagne dress presses her hands to her chest, smiling in emotion
THE COUPLELissa & Jesse
THE PLACECosta Rica
THE VOWSOverlooking the ocean
THE EVENINGMusic and dancing
Bride in a white gown flings her arms wide in a bright room with arched windows
Groom in an olive green suit waits alone in a sunlit courtyard before the first look
Couple embraces beside a stone fountain in a courtyard, the bride's long train spread behind her
Bride's bouquet of orange and white flowers beside bridesmaids holding dried palm fans
Wooden benches set in rows for a ceremony on a beach under bare trees, with a green arch by the sea
Guests seated on benches at a beach ceremony beneath trees, green foliage arch ahead

Wedding photographers Costa Rica:
how we work.

Our approach is to blend into the background and let the day unfold. We look for genuine expressions and interactions, so the candid frames sit next to the portraits and the gallery reads as the day happened.

After the wedding we edit with care, so the photographs feel natural and the emotion stays at the centre.

If you are looking for a wedding photographer in Costa Rica, you can read more about us on our about page, or see how we photograph a beach wedding in Costa Rica.

Couple kisses under a green foliage arch on a beach, the bride's veil lifting
Bride in a fitted white gown holding a tropical bouquet on a beach at golden hour
Sun setting over the sea through tree branches, a sailboat and small island on the water
Long wooden dinner table with black chairs set on gravel beside the sea
Place settings with clear glass plates, orchids and red tropical flowers on a wooden table
Reception table with dark chairs among trees and string lights beside the water
Couple dancing on a wooden dance floor at dusk with the sea behind
Large group of wedding guests pose and cheer on the dance floor under string lights at night
03 / IF YOU’RE PLANNING A WEDDING HERE

Plan the photography
early.

A few notes from Lissa and Jesse’s wedding and from how we work.

  1. Book your photographer when the date is set.

    For a destination wedding, availability and planning time both matter. Reach out as soon as your date is confirmed.

  2. Look at vendors and logistics early.

    Researching local vendors and thinking through logistics gives you room to enjoy the setting. Our Costa Rica wedding planning guide is a good place to start.

  3. Let moments unfold.

    Leave space in your plan for candid interactions between you and your guests, and the photographs can show how the day felt.

  4. Use the setting.

    Lissa and Jesse chose Costa Rica for its nature. If the setting matters to you, tell us, so we can build it into the plan.

04 / USEFUL ANSWERS

Wedding photographers Costa Rica: questions

Answers from this wedding and from our own practice. Confirm the details for your own date.

Why did Lissa and Jesse choose Costa Rica?

Their choice was rooted in their love of adventure and of nature. They exchanged vows overlooking the ocean.

How do you photograph a wedding in Costa Rica?

We blend into the background and let the day unfold, looking for genuine expressions and interactions rather than staged poses.

How can couples make sure authentic moments are photographed?

Allow moments to unfold naturally and prioritise candid interactions. Photographs then reflect real emotions and memories.

What helps when planning a destination wedding in Costa Rica?

Research local vendors, think through logistics early, and use the natural setting you chose.

How far in advance should we book our photographer?

As soon as your date is confirmed, especially for a destination wedding, so there is time for planning and coordination.

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.

This story is based on our own account of the wedding. Venue, date and other vendor credits are not listed here. For how we work and what is included, see our packages page.

THE TEAM

Costa Rica wedding photographer · Adri Mendez
Recommended Costa Rica wedding videographer · Lucas Weddings

A NOTE ON THIS STORY

Written by Adri and Lucas. Adri and Lucas have photographed and filmed weddings since 2013. Based in Tamarindo, Guanacaste, and working throughout Costa Rica.

YOUR WEDDING, YOUR PEOPLE

Planning a wedding
in Costa Rica?

Tell us where you are planning to celebrate and who is coming, and we will tell you if we are available.

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