Paulina and Bantoo had colorful Hindu wedding at an oceanfront estate in Hawaii Kai, Oahu. The festivities started with the groom and his family arriving in a procession accompanied by a drummer. The traditional Hindu ceremony took place under the mandap and lasted around 90 minutes. For the reception, the groom slipped into an Aloha shirt and the bride traded her heavy sari for an elegant white dress. The groom’s guy friends got the party started by opening a bottle of Blue Label Johnny Walker. Guests feasted on a delicious Indian buffet while enjoying Hawaiian style entertainment on the lawn. Around 50 guests flew in from all over the world to celebrate with the couple. Congratulations, Bantoo and Paulino! Thank you for sharing your special day with us.
Cake: cakeworks, Coordinator: Mira Savara, Entertainment: (musicians) Kamakakehau Fernandez and (hula) Willow Chang, Mandap and Hair/Makeup: Greg Howell

Frankie and Geralyn celebrated ten years of marriage with a trip to Hawaii and a vow-renewal ceremony on the beach fronting the Hilton Hawaiian Village in Waikiki. Around 25 friends and family members also flew in from the mainland to witness the couple renew their commitment to each other and their two little boys. A lunch reception was held at the Oceanariun Restaurant at Pacific Beach Hotel. Congratulations Frankie and Gin! We hope to see you back in Hawaii for your 20th!

A family from Canada had a family photography session at Kailua Ocean View Estate where they were staying. It was a fun session with four boys who couldn’t wait to jump into the pool. Since they were so well behaved during the shoot, their parents allowed them to jump in with their nice clothes on! The Kailua Ocean View Estate is a vacation rental property with a breathtaking view of Kaneohe Bay. It is also available for small weddings.

E-session at Lanikai Beach with Heather, Wes and their Papillon, Moose.

Here is a slideshow of Lance and Miriam’s wedding at Waimanalo Beach. The bridal party got ready at the Moana Surfrider Hotel and Miriam had her bridal portraits taken at the Moana. The reception was at the Halekulani Hotel. Thank you Miriam and Lance for letting us be part of your beautiful wedding. Coordinator: Michelle Garibay, Hair and Makeup: Leslie Fair, Musician: David Asing, Officiant: Rev. David Leonard Vega (Rev-Dave-Vega@minister.com).

Below are a few images from a maternity/family portrait session in Kailua, Oahu. AinaKai Photography will be introducing a “Hello World” photo package to capture the journey from maternity to baby’s first year soon.

University of Hawaii graduate students Margo and Stevie tied the knot in the beautiful Anela Garden wedding chapel in Diamond Head, Oahu. Their reception was held at the Pacific Beach Hotel in Waikiki. Congratulations to Stevie and Margo! Vendors – cake: Cake Works, wedding gown: The Bridal Boutique Honolulu

Here is a slideshow of Eric and Sarahʻs destination wedding at the Ihilani Resort at Ko Olina, Hawaii.