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Hyatt Maui Wedding | Mele & Brian

Tuesday, July 13, 2010

Mele & Brian were married at the beautiful Hyatt Regency Maui Resort & Spa. Everything about the day, from the exquisite florals created by Dellables to the view from the ceremony site to our picture perfect sunset was breathtaking.

We begun in the Mele’s hotel room where all of the girls were getting ready. Mele looked absolutely stunning with her gorgeous gown and her beautiful bouquet. The guys looked pretty spiffy too! The ceremony was quite touching. I especially loved how much they included Brian’s children in the ceremony. It was a beautiful moment to witness.

During their Maui engagement session several months back, I had the pleasure of getting to know a bit more about Mele and Brian. I knew from then that their wedding was going to be a very special one. On their wedding day, similar to their engagement session, the lovely couple was so affectionate towards one another and they were very comfortable in front of the camera.

The reception was held in a tent under the palm trees and open starry sky. The evening was quite festive and was filled with warm speeches, dancing and celebration.

Congratulations Mele and Brian! We are so happy for the two of you! Much thanks to Kimerlee Aihara for her assistance!

Be sure to catch the slideshow at the end of the post.

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Olowalu Maui Wedding | Krystall & Nicholas

Monday, July 5, 2010

Krystall and Nicholas were married at the Olowalu Plantation House on Maui. The day could not have been more beautiful. Friends and family joined them for their ceremony on the oceanfront lawn. Krystall was a radiant bride and she had a glow of happiness around her. Nicholas was equally as happy and everyone could see how much love the couple had for one another.

After the ceremony, the group toasted to the couple’s marriage and there were some very touching speeches which had everyone emotional. We then made use of the beautiful grounds at the Olowalu Planatation house and took photos all over the property. I especially love the view from the jetty. It’s weddings like this that make me so thankful for my career. I absolutely love capturing such special moments in people’s lives.

Lori Lawrence of Tropical Maui Weddings did a phenomenal job as usual. Her husband, Jamie Lawrence serenaded everyone which added to the mood of this perfect day.

Krystall and Nicholas – congratulations on your marriage! Thank you for having us there to photograph all of the love between the two of you and your families!

Much thanks to Kimberlee Aihara for all of her help.

You can view the slideshow at the bottom of the post.

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Oahu Family Lifestyle photography | Christy, Stefan & Le’i

Saturday, July 3, 2010

This story melts my heart. In fact, reading Christy’s story that I asked her to email me just brought tears to my eyes. I am so happy to have met photographer Christy Eriksson, at our Fast Track Photographer meeting on Oahu. She and her husband, Stefan are two amazing people! Read their touching story below

“Love comes in all different shapes and size.

Three months ago I was wife and a daughter hoping to one day be a mother! Never guessing that my dream would could happen so fast and so perfect!

Three months ago I was asked to help out with a two year old, just thinking I would be babysitting till they could get their feet back on the ground. Two months later I would be signing the papers to make little Le’i ours!

It has been one of the most rewarding journeys ever! I never knew I could love so much and so hard.

The papers have been signed, now we just have to wait till the state can add Eriksson to his name. Thanks to furlough Friday it could take a couple months before they even see the paper work, due to them having to do so much in such little working days!

Le’i you are a dream, your smile, laughter, dance moves and your sweet cuddles are more then I could ever ask for! I am blessed and honored to call you my son and watch you grow up! I may not give you everything you want, but I promise to give you everything you need.

The proudest new mommy,

Christy”

- Christy Eriksson

I’m incredibly honored to have captured these images from such a special time in their lives! Christy – Congratulations on everything. I’m so happy for you!

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