ceremony: Waimanalo Beach
reception: Tiki’s Coconut Club, Waikiki
coordinator: Diana with Oahu Wedding
officiant: Kahu Bruce Ah Leong
musician: Ashley K. Simpson and Po’ohala
cake: Tiers of Joy
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Turtle Bay Resort destination wedding
July 30, 2010Tim and Denise said their marriage vows in the presence of a dozen friends and family members at the beautiful Turtle Bay Resort on Oahu’s North Shore. The gorgeous cake was made by one of the couple’s close friends. The guests enjoyed cocktails and a delicious dinner overlooking the ocean at the Palm Terrace Restaurant. Congratulations Tim and Denise!
ceremony: Turtle Bay Resort Pavilion
coordinator: Sheri Chang, Turtle Bay Resort
officiant: Rev. John Fuchigami
reception: Palm Terrace Restaurant, Turtle Bay Resort
Ko’olau Ballrooms Wedding: Maya & Amren
July 2, 2010Below are a few photos from Amren and Maya’s crazy emotional wedding at Ko’olau Ballrooms in Kaneohe, Oahu. The bridal party and the couples ‘ohana was such a fun group to photograph. The staff at Ko’olau Ballrooms always does a great job of coordinating weddings and events.
catering and coordination: Ko’olau Ballrooms
DJ: Rhythm Creations
emcee: Rick Rock
florist: Wish Floral Designs 808-673-5143
videographer: Kai – Digital Expressions
View photos of Maya and Amren’s e-session on our facebook page.
Royal Hawaiian Hotel Destination Wedding
June 15, 2010Emi and Pankaj had a beautiful destination wedding at the Royal Hawaiian Hotel in Waikiki. The ceremony was held on the Ocean Lawn, the cocktail hour at the Coconut Grove and the reception was in the elegant Monarch Room. The color palette was various shades of pink to complement the Pink Palace of the Pacific. Around 80 guests flew in from around the world to celebrate with Emi and Pankaj. The couple also had a Buddhist wedding ceremony at the Soka Gakkai International temple in Nu’uanu.
coordination and catering: The Royal Hawaiian Hotel
flowers: Yvonne Design
music: Strings in Paradise
officiant: Rev. Frank Mak
View more images of this wedding on our facebook page.
Hawaii State Art Museum (HiSAM) Wedding Reception
May 19, 2010
Leahi Beach, Diamond Head Wedding
May 14, 2010Matt and Marilyce tied the knot at Leahi Beach Park in Diamond Head. The reception was at the Hawaii State Art Museum (blog post to follow). Their fabulous wedding was coordinated by Susan O’Donnell of Aloha Wedding Planners. Best wishes to Matt and Marilyce!
Officiant: Rev. Cynthia Smoot
Flowers: The Flower Pot
Musician: Doug Fitch
Cup cakes: Hokulani
Caterer: downtown
Mid-Pacific Country Club Wedding: Kailua, Oahu
April 20, 2010Laura and Dan got married in a lovely ceremony at Mid-Pacific Country Club in Lanikai. Laura, a Kailua girl, looked stunning in her wedding gown. Laura and Dan are both lawyers living in Arizona. Best wishes to the happy couple.
Indian Wedding: Honolulu, Hawaii
March 8, 2010Paulina 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, Caterer: Bombay Indian Restaurant, Coordinator: Mira Savara, Entertainment: (musicians) Kamakakehau Fernandez and (hula) Willow Chang, Mandap and Hair/Makeup: Greg Howell, Venue: Oceanfront Banyan Tree Beach House
Vow Renewal, Honolulu, Hawaii
February 28, 2010Frankie 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!
Vacation Portraits at Kailua Ocean View Estate
February 24, 2010A 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.
