Lately, the Tamarindo estuary near Playa Grande has been a favorite spot for family photos, small weddings and elopements. There is plenty of beach there no matter what the tide is like, and the sunsets have been KILLER. I finally got the sihlouette shot I've been after at this private elopement with Amy and Ross.
Small Costa Rica Wedding at Tamarindo Estuary
 The engagement ring on a bouquet of flowers from Colette's Flower Shop in Tamarindo. |  Reflections in the receding tide. |  This is my favorite silhouette photo I've ever taken! |
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 Close of of the wedding flowers. |  Leaning against an old door at Villa Andalucia in Tamarindo, where the bride and groom were staying. |  An intimate shot on a hidden-away bridge near the Tamarindo estuary |
 At the garden in Villa Andalucia |  |  A post-wedding kiss in the reeds |
 First married hug. |  They do. |  This couple was always holding hands! It was really sweet. |
 Picture near an oxcart at Villa Andalucia |  The gown hanging up in the gardens. |  More fun on the bridge |
 |  Keeping it small and simple with a Tamarindo elopement |  Eloping in Tamarindo |
 Walking along the sand dunes. |
Eloping in Tamarindo, Costa Rica
I helped Louise plan her perfect elopement in Playa Langosta, just south of Tamarindo, Costa Rica. It was perfect!
 I helped Louise plan this beautiful elopement about two months before her Costa Rica wedding. |  Such a beautiful bride! |  I love photographing the bride getting ready just before the elopement ceremony. |
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 Black and white photos are classics. |  Close up of the wedding rings on the beach in Langosta, Costa Rica. |  Waves crashing against the shore at this Tamarindo beach elopement. |
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Costa Rica Wedding Details
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Elopement at the Villareal FIESTAS!!
I can't think of a much better place to experience true Costa Rican culture than at the fiestas in Villareal. Can you? This brave couple eloped to Costa Rica and we did their wedding photos at perhaps the most unique location in the history of time: in and around the bullring and carnival at Villareal. It was insane. Check out the photos below for a preview of what went on.
 Ride 'em cowboys! |  Experiencing true Costa Rican culture at hte bullring. |  Walking up the stairs to the bleachers in her white wedding dress. |
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 Locos! Love it. |  Awww... |  Having a blast at this most unique of wedding locations. |
 Then we hit the beach for some normal shots. |  Tamarindo love. |  |
 Reflections. |  |  |
 Bring it in for the smooch. |  There's nothing like a Tamarindo elopement. |  One last picture at the request of the Tamarindo elopement photographer. |
Elopement at Sugar Beach
This elopement at Sugar Beach couldn't have been more perfect! The moment we got hot the clouds parted and treated us to a little sunshower, which passed almost as quickly as it arrived. This small wedding at Sugar Beach – which is just a half hour to 40 minutes from Tamarindo – conisted of the bride, groom and their teenage daugther.
 This was one of my favorite photos from this tiny intimate wedding! |  You couldn't ask for a more beautiful beach to get married on. |  Getting married at Sugar Beach, Costa Rica. |
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 Elopement and wedding photography Sugar Beach, Guanacaste Costa Rica. |  Getting married on the beach in Costa Rica is an amazing experience. Make sure you book the best photographer for your small wedding or elopement in Tamarindo. |  Having fun in the surf after tying the knot. |
 This sunset beach wedding took place at Sugar Beach, Guanacaste Costa Rica – just a short drive from Tamarindo. |  Daughter enjoying this small wedding at Sugar Beach |  Mother and daughter celebrate mom's elopement in this cute pose. |
 Silhouette flowers in the orange glow of Pan de Azucar (Sugar Beach) |  Sunset elopement at Sugar Beach |  Holding hands after tying the knot at Sugar Beach |
 These little eggs were an adorable detail. |