Sunday, December 16, 2012

A Bohemian Holiday Shoot

Though I'm behind on blogging, I had to share this holiday shoot while it was still in season! We teamed up with Opihi Love Boutique Rentals & Event Design to create a bohemian bridal shoot with holiday inspiration. Melissa of Opihi Love is incredibly talented and offers an unbelievable inventory of unique decor and rentals. If you are planning on getting married on Maui and want a wedding with great personality, she's the gal to call. Of course the stunning couple and other incredible vendors helped a bit as well....

Styling & Design: Opihi Love Boutique Rentals & Event Design
Rentals, Florals & Decor: Opihi Love Boutique Rentals & Event Design
Hair & Makeup: Ry-n Shimabuku
Stationary & Calligraphy: Miss B Calligraphy
Dress: Tamara Catz
Bride & Groom: Justin & Tiana Cook

 

Thursday, December 6, 2012

Patrick & Erin: A Swiss Alps Wedding

As I seem to subtly state in each blog post these days, I am terrible at keeping up on blogging. We have SO many fabulous weddings this year to share but are fighting for the opportunity to do so. We've been excited to share this wedding we shot this summer in Switzerland for some time now and the day has finally arrived! These two were married in a tiny little village in the heart of the Swiss Alps in an ancient church and yours truly (that'd be me and Jonathan) travelled halfway across the world to capture the nuptials.

Let me just preface: Erin & Patrick are adventurers. We were particularly pleased with this trait of theirs when we heard the predictions of rain. To say it rained a bit, is beyond an understatment. We are not talking of a dainty sprinkle or a dusting of rain, but rather torrential downpour. DOWNPOUR. Nevertheless they were troopers and even allowed us to photograph them outside amidst the disagreeable (to put it nicely) weather. I haven't quite been able to piece together why these photos don't reflect the floods pouring down from heaven--- but trust me, they were there. Yet, I quite feel the rain added a rustic romance to their day... what do you say?



Thursday, October 18, 2012

Ben & Michelle: A Lilac & Lemonade Grand Wailea Wedding

Ben & Michelle were one of the most genuine couples we've ever met. From the start, their overwhelming appreciation for art and beauty confirmed we were a match made in heaven. Michelle is "that" girl with the infectious smile and Ben's disposition would win anyone's heart. Perhaps we are partial, but I'm not sure it's possible to look through these images and not fall in love with this couple.

 Here's to a fabulous team of vendors:

Venue: Grand Wailea Resort
Florals: Dellables 
Styling + Design: La Fleur Weddings & Events
Coordination: Noelani Akina via Grand Wailea

Wednesday, October 10, 2012

Jennifer & Joe at the Haiku Mill

You may recognize these two from their engagement session a few posts back. This beautiful couple planned a destination wedding in Maui to celebrate their new life together. Their traditional ceremony was followed by a Chinese Tea Ceremony with the exchanging of tea, jewelry and lucky red envelopes. We loved the incredible honor upheld in this tradition of serving their elders tea. The entire day with three dresses, two ceremonies and one couple was nothing short of enchanting.

Venue: Haiku Mill
Coordination: Jane Schumacher of the Haiku Mill
Florals: Teresa Sena Floral Design 
Hair/Makeup: Maui Makeup Artistry 
Bar Service: Bars Are Us 
Catering: Maui Catering Services 
Music: Gerit Williams
DJ: DJ Ace Beats 
Transportation: Travel Plaza Transportation 
Rentals: Island Rents
Cake: NOSH