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From The Bride… Alex and I decided that instead of having two weddings in both VA and South Korea to accommodate both sides of the family, we would just have everyone meet in the middle in Hawaii! It was the best decision we could have made.

My main recommendation for couples who are planning their weddings, other than picking an amazing location, would be to research… a lot! Photography & Videography are the most important things! If you find someone you really like, make sure to book in advance.. at least 6 month before! I had to change my wedding date because I love Anna Kim’s style so much and it was totally worth it!

I’m a graphic/web designer and I love simple, clean, modern design, so that became my wedding theme. We chose pastel colors (mainly peach, pink, and baby blue) and added a little bit of gold to give it a modern and classic look.

It was impossible to find my wedding dress, so I decided to just design my own dress. I bought the simple lacy wedding dress and worked with a local dress maker who did an incredible job. My maid of honor added the final touch, a beautiful jeweled belt sewn on to the front–it completed the dress so perfectly and meant so much to have my maid of honor be a part of the wedding dress creation. I accented the wedding dress with gold shoes by Jimmy Choo to match the wedding theme. My bridesmaids wore pastel dresses of peach and baby blue while Alex’s groomsmen wore gray and baby blue.

Our main goal was for our guests to have fun at the wedding. Since we wanted to have an outdoor wedding as well as a modern and classic indoor reception, Sugar Beach Events was the perfect location! Our guests did not have to travel to different locations from t he ceremony to the reception, plus it offered us an amazing ocean-view as well as Chef Lee’s insanely delicious cuisine!

There were so many touching moments and fun surprises on our wedding day. My little brother made a video clip of all of my family & friends in Korea who could not fly to the wedding. I was crying so much when I saw my grandmother from the screen. It really meant a lot to me.

We found an amazing Hawaiian dance performance group, so we were all able to learn some hula, which was really fun. After our first dance, we surprised our guests with a choreographed K-POP dance–they loved it! My husband also performed a surprise dance later while we were going to do the garter toss. I was speechless!

We also had Eddo Lee, Alex’s cousin, as our MC. He is the most famous wedding MC in the Washington DC area and really brightened up our wedding and made it so much fun!

I really wanted our wedding to have a lot of personal touches. Since we were having a destination wedding, I decided to create passport and boarding pass invitations and save the dates. It was time consuming but totally worth it!

I also made us Mr. and Mrs. chair signs and champagne glasses–both ideas I got from Pinterest of course! The guest book and custom Instagram photo booth prop was fun and easy to make, but definitely a challenge carrying it all the way to Maui and back home! Because we were having an outdoor wedding, I thought it would be a good idea to have our wedding programs be printed on fans, I spent a lot of time picking out the right texture paper and color for the programs.

Finally, I created the sunglasses sign and custom sunglasses for our guests. I made my own labels with different words to put on the sunglasses- the guests loved them! I definitely put a lot of time and energy into the wedding- but it was all worth it! Between all of the fun DIY projects and the amazing vendors, it was perfect!

Elegant Outdoor Royal Hawaiian Wedding

This might just be the most perfect tropical wedding. It’s got everything a girl could want — a sensational bride and her handsome hubby, a seaside celebration compete with dazzling Passion Roots florals, and even the seriously talented Christine Clark behind the lens snapping up every moment of perfection. One look at this beauty in THE VAULT and you’ll dream of shores awash with romance!

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Oceanfront Unplugged Destination Wedding in Maui

From Christine Clark…One of my favorite parts about weddings is when you can see the groom is clearly giddy over the sight of his bride. Tyna, a self professed tomboy, was anything but tomboy on the day of her wedding. Radiant in her lace dress, with just the softest hint of blush, she glowed with graceful loveliness, and it was plain to see that Darren was over the moon. Their connection was palpable and beautiful. These two brought some old world charm to this corner of Hawaii with their elegant styling and flowing florals. And the hot, Hawaiian sun could not hold a candle to the warmth they brought to their day and to each other.

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This right here is my love letter to the lens of Wendy Laurel, because honestly that woman could point her camera in any which way and I would still write it off as pure poetry. So, you can only imagine the beauty that unravels when she’s behind the lens of an oceanfront celebration on the shores of Maui. It’s pretty paired with perfectly unplugged 90’s details and we’ve got it all in THE VAULT!

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From Wendy Laurel…Does the Nineties bring back fun memories? Slinkies, slap bracelets, Pez candy, mixed tapes and aqua net were all present and accounted for. Bright colors and mohawks.. all of this fun was a great theme for Sabrina and Soda’s otherwise traditional destination wedding on Maui. The couple combined the classic timelessness of a traditional wedding style with the fun accessories from the 90’s.

Surrounded by family and friends from all over the world, the couple tied the knot on the shores of Maui with palm trees, ocean, and tradewinds. They danced the night away on the neon colored 90’s dance floor and had a great time taking photos with the 90’s accessories and all their friends.

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When two busy doctors tie the knot, a relaxed celebration is the name of the game. And that’s where a tropical destination wedding came in. They brought on the amazingly talented Vows Wedding & Event Planning plus Mandy Grace Designs to omit any stress from the equation, and their Maui nuptials radiate with joy in every image by Erich McVey. Destination brides, this happy day is what it’s all about.

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From Vows Wedding & Event Planning… Then Seattle-based Kathleen and Aaron wanted to get away from the busy realities of their lives. Both are doctors and work around the clock, so planning sessions were often after the night shift at the hospital. Their love of nature and their yearning for a calm and relaxed day brought them to the magical island of Maui, Hawaii.

The vision for their day included these words and ideas: natural, eclectic, elegant with touches of modern, a warm and inviting dinner party vs. the typical wedding reception. We landed on a jewel tone color palette; bright reds, blues, purples and greens in both florals and greenery. The elegance was achieved with to-die-for vintage glass in the same hues, and nature’s presence with an ocean-like water color menu and napkins.

Our bride & groom, both vegetarians, are also foodies and wanted the reception to have a focus on elegant dining. The Chef at Andaz Ka’ana Kitchen known for being creative and using only fresh organic and local ingredients, treated vegetarians and meat eaters alike to an unforgettable four course meal. Relaxed, locally flavored music entertained all night while guest drank, ate and presented heartfelt toasts.

The surroundings that enveloped the couple, their families, and dear friends were the highlight of the day. The couple even snuck away from the reception for a few portraits during one of Maui’s legendary sunsets.

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Romantic Lahaina Beach Wedding

When I spot the name Wendy Laurel in our submissions inbox, I know there’s a happy, colorful soiree in store. She’s a magnet for the sweetest couples and their equally charming weddings. Destination fetes like this one, where personal touches like family readings, their adorable little gal and a custom cake topper make it one of a kind. Right this way for even more in The Vault!

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From Wendy Laurel….Adam and Scott have been together a long time. They have a daughter together. And they are a family. But they weren’t able to get married where they live in Australia so they combined their wedding and honeymoon and headed to Maui for a lovely destination wedding easy for both of their families to attend (families from Australia and the mainland US). The day was filled with small personal and sentimental touches — a grandfather’s pocket watch, the rainbow shirt Scott was wearing when he first met Adam, their daughter in the wedding ceremony, readings from Scott’s Aunt and another from one of their best friends, a custom made cake topper.

Filled with coral peonies and cascading amaranth, sprinkled with gilded sequins and touches of glam (hello, sparkling hair brooch!), and nestled amongst the tropical cliffs of gorgeous Honolulu, these intimate nuptials, captured by Kylie Martin and Schyne Design, are bursting with prettiness. Take a peek below, then check out the full gallery for more!

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Tropical + Colorful Wedding in Kauai Botanical Garden

From Kylie Martin…Erin and Warren curated a beautiful, intimate ceremony in the hills of Hawaii surrounded by their closes friends and family. When Erin initially reached out to me she described the feeling she desired for her wedding day. I am always moved by brides that focus on the emotion and experience conveyed throughout their day over the “look.” Erin explained that she wanted her day to feel intimate and relaxed but have an elegant touch. Elegant it was. By choosing classic elements this wedding evoked a timeless grace. Soft shades of pink and ivory, champagne and an intimate gathering of guests were the perfect setting for Erin and Warren. Not only did they provide gorgeous details but they focused on the most important portion of their day, which was joining their lives together and celebrating with loved ones. Their joy and love was contagious and it was an honor to document. In staying true to the feelings they wanted to evoke on their day they were able to create a wedding that reflected themselves as a couple and a gorgeous palette of inspiration for future brides and grooms planning their weddings.

Like a tropical vacation married with meaning, Heather Cook Elliott Photography captured this wildly rural celebration. A botanical garden fête complete with unbelievably turquoise waters, hula dancers and even Hawaiian Shaved Ice, the gallery is refreshing as it is romantic. It’s the ultimate island evening and you can see it all in The Vault!

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From Heather Cook Elliott Photography… Kauai is a wild and rural place, constantly changing but in many ways age old and always the same. Lush green peaks tower over unbelievably turquoise water and beaches jagged with black volcanic rock. Horses and goats and trucks are everywhere the tourists aren’t and surfboards are tied to any four wheeled thing that moves. There is very little “architecture” to write about as what is there has an odd wild west-saloon quality to it, but the sleek palms, incredibly varied plants and rock formations give form and structure to all the outdoor places anyone might care to visit. Brooke & Steve have called Kauai home for nearly two years now, two Haoles who have done an amazing and genuine job of immersing themselves in the culture, the place, the food, the sense of being that is Kauai. Their wedding was a destination one for their families and childhood and college friends, but for scores of other guests and for themselves it was really a wedding at home. Catered by their local favorite places with entertainment by an expert and acclaimed hula dance and music group, they invited everyone to explore the botanical gardens and enjoy Hawaiian Shave Ice, to dance and to lounge in the sun, to take photos in a converted VW bus, to pray with them in the oldest Catholic church on the island. In the span of just a few hours I felt that I came to know them both as old friends and I have to share some of who they are here. I loved how everything felt distinctly Hawaiian, but also unarguably Brooke & Steve and I think that’s because whatever Brook & Steve do they do all in. From shipping his truck thousands of miles from Wisconsin to Kauai because that truck is his baby to them getting matching spam musubi tattoos because they love those things, Brooke and Steve are all about love and passion and awesomeness – living it day by day and always together.

Glamorous + Romantic Haiku Mill Wedding

I remember when I first saw pictures of a wedding at Haiku Mill, I thought it looked too pretty to be real. This glam wedding from Anna Kim Photography is stirring up those same feelings of awe. With stunning florals from Mandy Grace Designs, chic ghost chairs and elegant draping, and delicious cocktails from Garnish Craft Cocktail Catering, this Hawaiian fête is almost too good to be true. See it all here.

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From The Bride…Brad and I met through a mutual friend on a blind date. Our first date was at the beautiful Broadmoor hotel and resort. There was definitely something unique and special about Brad. We hit it off right away. We both thought we were comedians, so laughter and fun banter filled our entire date. It’s truly been that way ever since.

Brad proposed to me Thanksgiving weekend when we had both sides of our families in town for the holiday. The day after Thanksgiving, we thought it would be a great idea to pick up breakfast Cronuts for our guests, and the only place that makes them in town was the Broadmoor. Brad thoughtfully planned the proposal at the place that we had our first date. It was such a sweet and heartfelt proposal and it was so exciting to come back and share the news with both of our families.

I was captivated by the Haiku Mill and all it’s beauty and knew that was where I wanted to have our wedding. We always envisioned a small and intimate ceremony, which the Haiku Mill was perfect for. We also selected Maui Hawaii to allow for our guests to have a great excuse to visit the beautiful island and to have a fun week filled with celebrations.
 
Our vision for the wedding was to have a dreamy, beautiful and glamorous event. I love Hollywood style weddings, and designed a celebrity worthy wedding. The wedding venue was kept under wraps and revealed the day of. We rented a private charter bus to take our 60 guests to the secret location. The colors were blush, rose gold and nude to compliment the natural beauty of the mill. The elements of glamour were the crystal chandeliers placed throughout the venue, lots of candles, varying floral arrangements, and a mirrored table runner to reflect the chandeliers at night. We had kings tables and ghosts chairs for a romantic and glamorous look. The bridesmaids were free to pick any dress to fit their personal style in any of the blush, rosegold or nude hues. It all came together beautifully. Food and cocktails were important to us as well, our menu was an organic farm to table menu and the food was sourced within 7 miles of the venue. We had signature cocktails that utilized fruits from the venue. We wanted our guest to experience a well thought out and memorable evening.

Oh and the dress!! Going with glamour and nothing less, the dress is from Pnina Tornai’s New York City runway show. I also wore a Pnina Tornai cathedral length veil. The dress was handmade with lace detail throughout, a deep plunging neckline mermaid cut gown with Swarovski crystals delicately places throughout. It was definitely a show stopper.

We put a lot of effort into every details to make the wedding unique and special. We made our welcome signs and hand painted them in our garage. We stained the wood to compliment the fruit trees on the property. We also used a vintage window pane and hired a calligrapher to write our guests names on the panes for our seating chart which was hung on a tree. We had welcome bags for our guests filled with sunblock, local Maui beer, local Maui coffee, Advil, & a itinerary door hanger to go over the weeks activities. We hired a ukelele singer, who we still get rave reviews about to this day. He sang over the rainbow as I walked down the aisle and performed throughout our cocktail hour which created a serene and magical ambiance. We also surprised our guests by chartering a private sunset dinner cruise over the coast of Maui the night before the wedding for a fun night out.

Wedding planning was such a fun and enjoyable experience. There was no glitches on our wedding day, and honestly it could not have gone any smoother. Best advice is to be extremely organized, have a well thought out plan and concise vision and hire a wedding planner that you trust and connect with to help execute your vision. We were fortunate to have one of the best planners that ensured our vision and day was flawless.

From Anna Kim Photography…Glamour and romance elegantly color every moment captured of this destination wedding. Beautiful shades of ivory, blush, nude, and rose gold perfectly compliment the old world, natural beauty of the Haiku Mill and accentuate the countless, enchanting details of this truly stunning event.

Our cameras were in heaven, inhaling an intoxicating, dreamy concoction of florals, candles, and mirrored table runners that reflected the chandeliers up above, and exhaling soft tendrils of timeless images illuminating the hours of thoughtful planning that went in to this beautiful wedding.

And then, of course, there is the bride. Phuong looked like she had just stepped off Pnina Tornai’s New York City runway show in her mermaid bridal gown and cascading cathedral length veil. The deep, plunging neckline, details of handmade lace and delicately placed Swarovski crystals were truly a work of art and added to our bride’s already breathtaking beauty.

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I frequently find myself dreaming of paradise, and in those moments where I need a visual I’ll quickly scroll to this inspo from Kylie Martin. Complete with salty air and sun-kissed skin, every detail proves that Hawaii is the ultimate canvas for romance. The cool rush of the ocean paired with Passion Roots blooms, it’s an inspiration that has me dreaming of an endless summer, and you can see it all here!

From Kylie Martin…“But these are the days we dream about when the sunlight paints us gold”

The inspiration for this session was drawn from natural textures and light located on the North Shore of Oahu in Hawaii. During the late winter months the sea casts large swells that release a salty spray throughout the air, as the sun begins to sink into the horizon a rush of gold light pours out over the ocean and reflects into the hazy air creating a serene, romantic canvas. We chose a gown that was modern but feminine, the natural textures found throughout the gown were complimentary to the location we shot in. We wanted our Bride’s hair to feel effortless but still maintain a chic quality. Kendra was able to create two stunning original looks out of one, this helped create a “day to night” or “ceremony to reception” hairstyle. A lush, overgrown bouquet completed the look by incorporating neutral colors and a unique arrangement. The concept was to create an effortlessly chic look that can appeal to any bride who wants to remain classic but allow for some modern touches.

Hawaii Oceanside Elegance

Wendy Laurel always seems to know just went I need a good ‘ol dose of Hawaiian pretty, because when she delivers these gems my heart skips a beat. Designed by Mandy Grace and Couture Events Maui with sweet stationery from A & P Designs and cocktails from Garnish Craft Cocktail Catering, this gallery is honestly something to behold. And you can see it all here.

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From Wendy Laurel…Kim and Phil love Hawaii, so they wanted an elegant destination wedding that took full advantage of the sun and sea in Maui. They chose Olowalu Plantation House because of its unique historic plantation home and the chance to have a backyard type wedding and reception right at the oceanside.

The details of the wedding were filled with personal mementos — such as the sea fans as a nod to their time spent living in Grenada. The sea fans had calligraphy on them and were placed on the back of their dinner chairs with a “Dr.” and a “Mrs.” for the groom and bride. A glass bottle was filled with personal notes from the guests. She used custom embroidered handkerchiefs for personal messages for her mom, dad and her Groom. All wedding attendees received an Aloha canvas tote bag filled with Hawaiian goodies and a handwritten vintage postcard with Kim and Phils’ name and wedding date printed inside as a memento. The cake servers were handed down from Phil’s grandmother for a special cake cut. And of course, the custom cocktails served by Garnish were a hit.

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When Julie Paisley steps behind the camera, we know we are in for a treat. And when she gets to capture a wedding as special as this one designed by Martin Roberts Production: By Casey Sparks, well, we thank our lucky stars. Because it means we get a to stare at images that just seem too good to be true, but luckily for this Bride and Groom, they were a gorgeous reality. See it all here.

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From Julie Paisley…Every once and awhile you have one of those weddings that just take your breath away. This was one of those weddings. Rita and Mike planned a destination wedding that was beautiful in details but most importantly was about family. Family flew in from all over the country and for 3 days they celebrated in beautiful Lanai Hawaii. The wedding was not your traditional Hawaiian beach wedding. Rita incorporated more of a southern rustic feel with beautiful florals and texture. Rita and Mike chose to only have their children and nieces as part as the wedding party as well as their parents who stood up with them during the ceremony. As a photographer, it was such an honor to be present and when Rita’s father (who is battling Parkinson’s disease) surprised her with a Father/Daughter dance, there was not a dry eye in the house. This wedding is so beautiful and needs to be shared and I hope SMP is the perfect fit.

Photography: Julie Paisley Photography | Videography: Cinema Verite | Event Design: MartinRoberts Design | Wedding Dress: Vera Wang | Wedding Venue: Four Seasons Hotel St. Louis

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Glamorous + Romantic Haiku Mill Maui Destination Wedding

There’s glamour, and then there’s glamour. This wedding at Haiku Mill is definitely the latter. Playing up Haiku Mill‘s inherent beauty with a palette of ivory and gold, candles everywhere, and personal touches like the Jenga guest book, this stunning Bride and Groom created a magical setting to start their happily ever after. And Jana Dillon and Sunlit Films captured it to absolute perfection in the gallery.

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Rustic + Romantic Barn Wedding in Hawaii

From Jana Dillon… Jessica and Samuel traveled to Maui to have their beautiful destination wedding at the rustic Haiku Mill. The beautiful bride got ready in the Cane House with her loving friends and family. For the ceremony, the most beautiful flower girl was the groom’s grandmother, who was escorted down the aisle with her grandson. The couple exchanged their vows at the steps of the old remains of the sugar mill that surrounded them in fully bloomed spring flowers that hanged from the ceiling and veins that grow up the cobble stones. Cocktail hour was held under a big mango tree that was full of mangoes while the bar offered handcrafted specialty cocktails that included “The Wimbledon,” “The James” and “Montauk” with a delectable cheese bar. For the reception, Jessica and Samuel performed their choreographed first dance while surrounded by their wedding guests who held sparklers around them on the dance floor. Followed by many heartfelt speeches the night unfolded with live music by Shea Derrick and Full Flavor which got everyone on the dance floor, and topped with a surprise ukulele and live song performed by a bridesmaid.

If you’ve been Hawaii, chances are you’ve tried shave ice, the state’s unofficial dessert. And if you’ve tried it, then you understand why this couple brought a shave ice truck to their wedding. Today, you’re the one in for a treat, because this wedding is gorgeous—from the Bride’s bouquet from Passion Roots to the lush Hawaiian landscape. See it all from Ashley Goodwin Photography here.

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From Ashley Goodwin Photography…Sweet vintage barn (yes, barn in Hawai’i!) wedding overlooking the pacific ocean. Lush pinks, vibrant teals, and gorgeous lace mixed with mercury glass decanters and stunning floral arrangements. Their pup, Spunky, even celebrated with the couple back down the aisle! In the wedding industry herself, the bride chose Ferragamo jelly shoes as they shared shave ice, a local favorite.

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Romantic Hawaiian Estate Destination Wedding

Hawaii is without a doubt one of the most magical and romantic places in the world. But with gorgeous, organic florals from Passion Roots in muted shades of pink and red and soft, breathtaking photos captured by O’Malley Photographers, this sweet Portland couple’s destination wedding on the island of Oahu rivals the state’s natural beauty. See all the pretty here.

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From O’Malley Photographers... We recently photographed a beautiful and intimate wedding on the island of Oahu. The bride and groom reside in Portland, Oregon but opted to have the wedding on the bride’s grandparents’ property near where she was born. It’s a stunning property overlooking Lanikai Beach and the ocean. The reception was held at the historic Moana Surfrider in Honolulu, with gorgeous florals by the talented Passion Roots.

To say that I’m uhb-sessed with the O’Malley Photographers would be putting it lightly, I mean, just glance at this oh-so-tropical inspo and you’ll understand. Planned in the hands of Christina Hartman of Wildheart, it’s an inspiration that’ll transport you to a lush enchanted garden carefully curated with Maui Executive Catering Company treats and that oh-so-dreamy landscape that only Hawaii can offer. It’s a combination that’s got us dreaming of sandy shores and lovely lei’s, and you can see it all unfold here!

From Stylist/Florist, Christina Hartman of Wildheart…International film photographers, Scott and Ashlee O’Malley of O’Malley Photographers, perfectly capture the rich, tropical gardens of the Haiku Mill on Maui’s north shore in this island-inspired inspiration shoot. The historic ruins of the Mill are a perfect backdrop of vine draped stonewalls, lush enchanted gardens and carefully curated French antiques, creating a romantic but distinctly Hawaiian backdrop.

Deeply inspired by our island home and its diversity of flowers and foliage, my intent was to create something that had an authentic sense of place using materials that are growing abundantly here. Our usual ideas of tropical flowers are bright and colorful, but there are many softer hues that can be used with various foliage textures to soften the boldness of a tropical palette. Urns filled with soft peach and pink orchids, gingers, banana flowers, and coffee, layered with ferns create verdant arrangements when placed on an indigo handmade table runner filling a long farm table. Drawing inspiration from tradition and honor, we create a floral footbath of lovely hibiscus to nourish and calm the bride. Also, keeping with the Hawaiian tradition of a lei exchange, a triple strand of crown flowers adorns her.

Romantic Hawaiian Elopement in Waipio Valley

I just returned from a week in Kauai and have been missing the magical paradise daily. But Rebecca Arthurs‘ gorgeous photos of this Big Island elopement are bringing me right back. With breathtaking 360-degree views, a bouquet of tropical blooms and balloon release honoring family & friends, this sweet couple’s elopement is the perfect start to happily ever after. Fall in love here.

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From the beautiful Bride… Kristopher and I met in high school when we were 15. We both grew up in a small town outside of Austin, Tx and share a love for the country and outdoors. Kristopher is the most caring, handsome, lovable man I’ve ever met. We share the same love for soccer and the same aspirations for the future. There’s never been a doubt in my mind about Kris and on Christmas Day 2014 he proposed! That following January Kris was drafted into Major League Soccer to play for Chivas USA and our wedding planning was put on hold while I was still finishing my degree at University of Texas at Austin. Planning a wedding became overwhelming and we were toying with the idea of a big wedding, small wedding, elopement, anything and everything in between. We finally decided on an elopement on the beautiful island of Hawaii.

While searching for a venue, we came across The Cliff House. Gorgeous views near Waipio Valley overlooking the ocean, we were hooked! After looking at Rebecca Arthur’s blog, we knew we had to have her as our photographer. These were by far the best two decisions we made for our wedding. Richard from the Cliff House was the sweetest man and welcomed us into his home with open arms. The house was very quiet & peaceful. He referred us to a farmer’s market in Hilo where I was able to get my bouquet! I couldn’t have had a prettier bouquet for our special day. Rebecca and her husband, Nick, were super sweet and so much fun! Kris and I are normally very shy, but Rebecca & Nick helped us calm down and prepare for the ceremony and relax. Our day was more than perfect thanks to Richard, Rebecca & Nick.

We wanted our day to be very laid back and casual, which is exactly how it was! On our big balloon we wrote letters to our loved ones back home, our loved ones in heaven, and our best friend Titan (our German Shepherd). At the end of a day we were both ecstatic to finally be married after 7 long years and wouldn’t have changed anything. It rained on our wedding day, but we consider that good luck! After all: “Life is not so much about waiting for the storms to pass as it is about learning to dance in the rain.”

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Colorful Bohemian Same-Sex Wedding Inspiration in Maui

You already knew we have a weakness for bridal flower crowns and gorgeous destination weddings, here at SMP, but when they’re combined? Irresistible — especially when Opihi Love Wedding Coordination & Event Design and Wendy Laurel Photography are making the magic happen, just like this stunning same-sex wedding inspiration shoot done in Maui. Swoon. Check out every ounce of pretty in the gallery right here!

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