Tucked into the rainforest near La Fortuna, Ashley and Dan’s elopement at Amor Arenal was a beautiful blend of romance, personal style, and quiet adventure. With sweeping views of the lush jungle, the couple exchanged vows in a heartfelt ceremony that felt like a world of their own.
Ashley wore a stunning lace gown with a plunging neckline, detailed with subtle accents that drew in her waist and added an air of timeless elegance. Her hair was styled in soft brown waves, pinned back perfectly, and she held a bouquet of ivory and pale blush roses -classic, understated, and utterly romantic. Lace sneakers peeked from beneath her dress, a practical and playful touch that hinted at the adventure to come.
Dan kept things refined in a dark suit with a white boutonnière, letting the natural beauty of the surroundings speak for itself.
Wedding Playlist
The Ceremony Starts with: Lover by Taylor Swift
The ceremony took place on the wooden terrace, under a softly draped archway framed with flowing fabric, lanterns, and floral garlands. The gentle breeze, the misty backdrop, and the stillness of the rainforest created a sacred, suspended moment in time.
Wedding Day Menu
Starter: Tuna sachimi, and cacio e pepe
Main course: Pork tonkatsu, mahi mahi, shrimp arancini, salmon gnocchi with risotto al nero di seppia, picanha brasileira, wagyu beef, and filet mignon
Dessert: French sable breton and chocolate hot cake
After they said “I do,” Ashley and Dan toasted with custom champange glasses etched with skulls and delicate named added on - a little rock-and-roll twist that made the moment unmistakably theirs.
Their couple’s shoot continued into the rainforest, where they wandered between oversized tropical leaves and lush greenery, wrapped in the serenity of the forest. Ashley slipped on her custom jean jacket, stitched with their wedding date, painted florals, and the words "Can I go where you go", a line from a song close to their hearts.
It was the kind of elopement that proves you don’t need a big crowd to have a wildly beautiful love story. Just two people, in the heart of nature, choosing each other.