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Aimee + Glynn {Gorgeous and Whimsical Maui elopement in Ironwoods Beach Kapalua}

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Aimee + Glynn {Gorgeous and Whimsical Maui elopement in Ironwoods Beach Kapalua}

Glynn and Aimee are the sweetest couple with a rollercoaster of a wedding planning story. They originally had wedding plans for about 100 guests in Texas but that got overwhelming and expensive really fast, so an intimate wedding in Maui was decided on. 

That’s when Aimee and I first started talking. She is such a warm, friendly person that we talked not only about wedding plans but about life in general and got close. A few months before their destination wedding, they flew out to Maui to look at venues and meet vendors in person… and ended up having an elopement, planned in just a few hours, right before that had to get back on the plane to leave!

They returned to Texas and surprised their daughters with the happy news. They came back to Maui for what was supposedly to be their wedding date, and we had lots of fun documenting the day. From getting ready to the first look, family photos, and of course romantic shots, it was a little bit of everything. Aimee and Glynn even asked if my son Miloh could be the ring bearer!

The great thing about the wedding being done is that everyone was so relaxed and there was only pure love, joy, and laughter that day. Aimee and I still talk regularly and she is hands down my biggest fan on Facebook. So happy for this beautiful family, honored that I got to be part of this special day, and grateful for our continued friendship

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Boho Glam beach inpired editorial shoot in Maui shores

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I'm absolutely over the moon to finally share my first editorial wedding inspiration and what a better way to start with the most sticking good looking soul surfer couple I’ve ever met. When I knew of Schell and Morgan crossing the ocean from California for a little Maui vacay and a 5 year Anniversary was just around the corner, I thought about the perfect excuse to make some magic happen to beat the drums for the occasion is the most fab way!  

Inspiration came from a hand made vintage crocheted table cloth and naturally flowed into a beautiful boho chic style from there. I had envisioned and designed this amazing sexy wedding gown (yes finally all those years of watching project runway paid off!) and worked closely with Erica Goldsmith, owner of Couture Events in Maui to create this uber chic boho styled shoot, hair and makeup by the so talented artist Jessica Waite who's also such an amazing creative mind, and jewelry designer Sudaura Perreault. We wanted something romantic, bohemian, and with some chic sophistication on a Maui beach with the bright turquoise ocean as the backdrop. Adding custom made gold with white crystal jewelry from Sun-Dora really created a more glamorous bohemian look that we all loved.

The DIY pallet table rested on top of sheep skin rugs which created an fabulous romantic setting. A white muslin runner flanked the table which hosted a mix match of assorted vessels, some were DIY gold dipped vases, which added a modern and sophisticated touch to the bohemian woven candle holders. We also used antique amber vessels to hold bright romantic florals and added some local raw coconuts to give it a local flair. Cake Fanatics made a deliciously perfect hand painted mini cake set on top of a gold pineapple as the serving platter.

 As seen on: Burnett's Boards

Design + Coordination :: Couture Events + Angie Diaz Photography

Table Top Design :: Couture Events // Table Top Rentals :: Set Maui

Florals :: Leilani Love Flower Design // Photography :: Angie Diaz Photography

Hair + Makeup Styling + Babydoll gown :: Jessica Waite // Jewelry Design :: SunDora

Cake Design :: Cake Fanatics // Paper :: Paperless Post

Kelli + Jay { Wonderful DIY Hawaii destination wedding}

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Kelli + Jay { Wonderful DIY Hawaii destination wedding}

There’s no surprise I love to travel out of Maui to the most remote places for amazing love stories, and this amazing stylish California couple's Big island DIY destination wedding was no exception. Kelli took care of every single little detail so perfectly and crafted everything from start to finish herself! When she first approached me, she warned me the road to the venue was gonna be rough. I got a Jeep to get ready to rock the best of it and to overcome any possible challenge in breathtaking Hawaii, and she wasn’t mistaken at all indeed. It was the most extreme driving I have ever had to do in my life. I was literally driving over Lava rock, and thought for a minute the road was never gonna end since the place was so secluded, silly me! When arriving to the venue, it was so spectacular and beautiful I could hardly believe my eyes, but really Hawaii never ceases to amaze me. I’m so blessed I was chosen to capture this gorgeous celebration of love with family and friends. Thank you Jay and Kelli! You guys were so warm and beautiful inside-out, the whole day was a reflection of how glorious your hearts are, and I will always treasure this adventure with you in my heart.

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