Junko + Kentaro {Pink Maui Destination Wedding at Makena Golf & Beach Club}

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Every state has its own symbols including flags, nicknames, animals, and flowers, but did you know that each Hawaiian island is represented by its own official color? Maui’s color is pink, and the island was just right for the romantic destination wedding of Junko and Kentaro.

Although this wedding featured shades of pink, it did not look overly feminine or frilly.  The wooden accents throughout the decor gave the whole scene balance. Plus the stunning landscape - all the different types of greenery, the glistening Pacific Ocean, and even the reddish brown of the Pu’u Olai Cinder Cone in the background - created the perfect natural canvas. 

No detail was overlooked. The live music, lounge area, and hanging picture frames were added to make the guests feel more comfortable. Every single element worked together to keep the ambience fun, fresh, and elegant. 

Junko radiated in a delicate lace dress with jewels that sparkled almost as bright as her eyes. Kentaro looked sharp in his blue suit and the smile did not leave his face. With all their loved ones by their sides, they came together as one under the Maui sun, and I don’t think they could have done it any better!

Event planning: Unveiled Hawaii // Second shooting: JuannPacifico // Venue: Makena Golf & Beach Club // Video: Zeb Films Hawaii // Rentals: Rio Event Design // Hair & Makeup: I Am Ui // Entertainment: Manutea Nui E // Calligraphy: Miss B Calligraphy // Cake: Cake Fanatics

Janet + Justin {Maui Engagement Photos}

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Janet and Justin were incredibly sweet. They even brought me coffee, a huge bonus for this morning session! They wanted a variety of scenery for their engagement photos, so we played all over the Makena area of Maui. Makena holds a significant place in Hawaiian history and comes from the word mak’ke, meaning “many gathered.” 

Makena is part of a larger ancient land division named Honua’ula, which encompasses land from the rugged lava flow terrain of Keone’o’io Bay (now commonly referred to as La Perouse Bay) on the southeast shore, the lush pastures of Ulupalakua upcountry, and Keawakapu Beach, just north of Wailea. It is believed that the first Polynesian voyagers arrived from Tahiti around 1300 A.D., and many landed along the Honua’ula coastline. 

A major geographical landmark in South Maui is Pu'u Ola'i, also known as Earthquake Hill or Red Hill, which can be hiked starting from Big Beach (Makena State Park). While we didn’t climb up the cinder cone, we did go up to rocky outcropping that separates Big Beach from Little Beach, Maui’s infamous nude beach. From there, we could overlook the entire beach.

It was a captivating morning with these lovebirds. It’s easy to see that Janet feels at home in Justin’s arms and how charmed he is by her presence. I know they have a gorgeous future with shared hopes and promising dreams together. 

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