We had THE BEST Valentine’s Day weekend imaginable. We were also celebrating my Grandma Pearl’s 90th Birthday too. We stayed at Four Seasons Lanai at Manele Bay and also spent some time up at Koele Lodge. I was blown away by the beauty of Lana’i! It was wonderful just to relax with family and enjoy the weekend together. We did a sunrise nature walk on Valentines Day morning followed by a delicious Brunch! The best part about it all was that the Four Seasons is so increbibly kid-friendly. I loved how when we got to our dinner reservation they had a high-chair set up along with crayons and coloring paper, then the server brought out Kaimana’s food so quickly – what a treat to have such a smooth dining experience with our 2-year-old. Any parents with toddlers can probably relate 
All in all, it was definitely one of the best weekends of my life… I feel so grateful! Here are some photos from our trip:
Four Seasons Lana’i | Family Vacation
Four Seasons Maui Wedding | Carrie & Jonas
Carrie and Jonas along with family and friends traveled from Colorado to tie the knot on the Oceanfront Lawn at Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea. Carrie was such a gorgeous bride with a calm and relaxed way about her. When we arrived at the bride and bride’s maids’ hotel room, they were excitedly preparing for the day. Jonas and the guys were such a fun bunch and we had a great time taking photos.
The ceremony was breathtakingly beautiful on the Oceanfront Lawn. There was some rain earlier in the day, but as luck would have it, the weather cleared up for the ceremony and reception. The skies were blue with a slight breeze. Carrie’s brother officiated the wedding ceremony. After the couple walked down the aisle, friends and family congratulated them with hugs. The guests then enjoyed cocktails, while Carrie and Jonas slipped away with us for sunset photos. Meanwhile, the amazing staff at the Four Seasons quickly turned the Oceanfront Lawn from a ceremony site to the the reception venue.
On the beach, Carrie and Jonas shared some really sweet moments, enjoying the the spectacular sunset. Their love for each other was natural, beautiful, and pure. What a pleasure to capture that on camera! They then joined their guests for cocktails, followed by a candlelit dinner served under the open sky. All of the details of the wedding day were simply beautiful! Avery Solmssen did a fantastic job on the flowers. The coordinators at the Four Seasons seamlessly put together quite a stunning event. After dinner, the couple cut their cake, danced and enjoyed toasts and laughs with their friends and family.
Carrie and Jonas – we are so happy to have had the privilege of working with you on your wedding day! Congratulations!
Kim – thank you so much for your assistance!
Be sure to watch the slideshow at the end.
See the slideshow below:
Grand Wailea Maui Engagment Shoot | Jamaica & Kevin
I’ve known Jamaica for quite awhile now. She’s such a sweetheart! I was so excited for her when she had sent me a message on Facebook telling me she was engaged. I had the privilege of meeting Kevin and photographing an engagement session with these two love birds. This radiant couple is so cute together! I love it when you can see so much happiness between two people and you can tell that they are such a wonderful match for each other.
Jamaica and Kevin drove out from Hana and stayed at the Grand Wailea resort for the weekend which was where these photos were taken. It was a real treat to shoot in the lobby and all over the grounds. We then made it to the beach for some sunset photos. The light was so sweet! Jamaica and Kevin, thank you for being so much fun to work with! I’m really excited I’m really excited to shoot your wedding reception out in Hana next year. Congratulations on the engagement
Much thanks to Kim for helping me on this engagement session.
Grand Wailea engagement shoot ~ sneak peek :: Jamaica & Kevin
I have so much to post on my blog – please stay tuned Here’s a sneak peek of Jamaica and Kevin’s engagement shoot at the Grand Wailea:
Beautiful Maui sunset!
by joanna
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