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

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

Lisa + Matt {Dreamy Pastel Oahu Destination Wedding at The Modern Honolulu}

Lisa and Matt were a gorgeous, charming couple that decided to gather all of their closest family and friends for a destination wedding in Oahu. The color palette was soft and pretty, perfectly complimenting Lisa’s beautiful gown. I was especially excited to see the flowers since Passion Roots is an exquisite Oahu florist who always does exceptional work.

The couple chose The Modern Honolulu as their venue, which lives up to its name as a sophisticated urban resort in Waikiki. The celebration was joyous and fun, but a little bittersweet since it also was a farewell to everyone before they moved to Japan for Matt’s military career. 

Second shooter: Christina T Sturgis  //  Florist: Passion Roots  //  Linens: Les Saisons Hawaii  //  Event Decor: Event Essentials Hawaii  //  Videographer: Isle Media  //  Makeup & Hair: Face Art Beauty  //  Cake & Dessert: A Cake Life

Dana + Keith { Romantic classy Intimate Maui wedding at Ironwoods beach }

Ironwoods Beach is one of my favorite places to shoot. It’s a quarter mile long, covered in light colored sand, and usually uncrowded probably partly due to the fact that it doesn’t look like an obvious beach from the parking lot. A boardwalk surrounded by greenery runs above the beach as part of the Kapalua Coastal Trail. One of the best features is the lava rock cliffs overlooking the Pacific. With the wind creating movement and the waves providing contrast to the dark rocks, the cliffs become an awe-inspiring backdrop for those in love.

This next wedding was entirely planned around getting epic shots on the lava rock cliffs at Ironwoods Beach. Dana was looking for wedding inspiration on Pinterest and stumbled upon a picture of Ivana and Jan. She instantly fell in love with the place and decided she needed to have that picture for her own wedding! This set all the wheels in motion for a Maui wedding and led to them choosing me as the photographer to capture the magic. I worked closely with the bride to nail her style and the feeling of the day. We got the cliff shot that Dana fell in love with. We got in the car and drove down the road to finish the amazing day with beautiful sunset glare at Merriman's Kapalua where they were having dinner to celebrate their ever after!

planning: Maui's Angels  // florist: Asa Flowers // hair and makeup: I Am Ui // officiant: Ernest Pua'a // musician: Marvin Tevaga