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Jenny + Michael { Amazing romantic elopement on top of Haleakala Crater Maui, Hawaii }

Jenny + Michael { Amazing romantic elopement on top of Haleakala Crater Maui, Hawaii }

When Fashion LA blogger and 'Amazing Race' winner Jenny contacted me for this surprise last minute Haleakala elopement, I was hooked immediately. Not only does she have quite an amazing sense of style but to my huge surprise, I discovered she's such an accomplished and dedicated woman that she won second place in one of my fav shows The Amazing Race! (If you know me. anything that requires working out is out of the question -Please help me! XD) When I first met them in not-so-cool-as-usual Kula, I was so impressed with the elegance and mega dapper looks of this sophisticated couple, such old Hollywood Glam style. Keeping it simple yet chic, we embraced the intimacy of our surroundings and with little if any direction, just let the love control the moment. They were so loving and tears came to my eyes and actually everybody when they recited their vows so enthusiastically in the most charming and truthful way, surrounded by the desert lava rock and clouds. And the stunning view that yet kept getting better by the minute when the sun started to set, such a majestic reality to be present and have the most striking wedding pictures for years to come.

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Natalie + Levi {Epic Beautiful Maui Elopement}

Natalie + Levi {Epic Beautiful Maui Elopement}

Natalie and Levi had the best of both worlds - an elopement with just the two of them and then lots of pictures to make all their loved ones feel like they were there. They hired me for 5 hours because they wanted to make sure I captured each and every part of their amazing day. This extremely kind, humble Canadian couple also brought their own wedding planner from Canada, and it was a joint effort to make this the best day ever!

We did a first look at the Hotel Wailea where they got ready, then went over to Secret Beach for some lava rock and palm tropical scenery. Natalie was a fan of my faraway landscaping shots and wanted to showcase all the beautiful lushness of Maui.

The ceremony was at a bird sanctuary in Haiku set on a cliff with glorious ocean view landscape that was oh soooo stunning, the perfect place for them to say I Do's with birds flying all around them the entire ceremony while the sun was setting behind them. We ended the day with a romantic private dinner at Sugar Beach Events.

We met up the next day for a Day After session, where we played in the forest and Natalie got to show off another beautiful look.

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