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Four Seasons Wailea Wedding | Vanessa & Jose

Monday, August 30, 2010

Vanessa & Jose were married at the Four Seasons Resort Maui. Their wedding was simply beautiful and very romantic with just the two of them. These two had so much love and affection for one another — it was a treat to witness and photograph. Jennifer, the coordinator at the Four Seasons did a fantastic job making sure that every detail was taken care of and beautifully done. Hawaii Video Memories was there to capture the wedding on film. It is always a pleasure to work at the Four Seasons because the grounds are beautiful and the team of wedding vendors is oustanding.

Thank you to Kimberlee Aihara for your help.

Congratulations to the Newly weds – I am extremely happy for the both of you!

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Olowalu Plantation House Maui Wedding | Mika & Wil

Thursday, August 26, 2010

The wedding of Mika and Wil was both beautiful and memorable. The Olowalu Plantation House was the perfect setting for a large group of family and friends who traveled from the mainland. About an hour before their exchange of vows, Mika and Wil offered their families tea as part of a traditional tea ceremony. The couple was married on the lawn overlooking the ocean in bright early afternoon sunlight.

After the ceremony, guests enjoyed appetizers and drinks, mingling on the lawn while we took photos. Olowalu Plantation House is one of my favorite locations to shoot because of its rustic charm, the spaciousness of the area, and the breathtaking views. Mika and Wil are adorable together and it was sweet to see their love and kindness for each other.

Every last detail was quite thoughtfully and beautifully put together. Wedding planner Kim Weigert of Maui Wedding Planners did a fantastic job! After a dinner buffet, everyone celebrated the wedding with dancing; the evening ended with a special treat — a Polynesian performance of hula and fire dances.

Thank you to Jana Morgan for your assistance.

Mika and Wil – thank you for having us there to capture your wedding. I wish you many years of happiness together.

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Westin Maui Resort & Spa Wedding | Vanessa & Carl

Wednesday, August 25, 2010

Ever since their engagement shoot last October, I knew from the start that both Vanessa and Carl were a delightful couple. At their wedding, held at the Westin Maui Resort and Spa, they were both very positive, happy and extremely kind — a perfect match for each other. Surrounded by family and friends, the couple’s wedding day was quite festive. They were married by Vanessa’s uncle, Rev. Ernest Pua’a, in a quite touching ceremony.

At the reception in the ballroom, the wedding guests enjoyed a buffet brunch. The lovely couple had their first dance, and were toasted by their close friends and family. As a surprise to her husband, Vanessa danced a special hula, offering a pikaki lei to him. A traditional Samoan Money Dance concluded the day.

Two days after the wedding, I photographed their “Trash the Dress” session in Iao Valley. At first, it was raining hard, but we found a spot that was absolutely beautiful with a light drizzle.

Much thanks to Jana Morgan for assisting me on the wedding day, and Kimberlee Aihara for helping me with the “Trash the Dress” session.

Vanessa and Carl – Congratulations! I wish you the very best.

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