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St Regis, Princeville Resort Kauai, Jennifer+Pierre

I live on Maui, but I definitely love spending time on the gorgeous island of Kauai.  Over the years I have had the opportunity to photograph dozens of weddings on the garden isle. Intimate beach weddings, celebrity weddings, stunning resort weddings, just about every type of wedding you can think of.  One of my favorite properties to photograph at is the St Regis Princeville Resort.  I love the service, the details and just the overall feeling I get while being on property, it exudes luxury resort.

I had the opportunity to work with Jennifer+Pierre a few weeks back for their joyus occasion at The St. Regis. This beautiful couple fit well with the stunning property and made documenting their wedding a joyus afair.  Congrats Jennifer and Pierre, thank you for allowing me the honor to work with two wonderful people.

 Below are some of my favorites from the day. 

 Enjoy!

Trash the onesie session

Ah, our little guy.

Amazing. Adorable. Ours. 

Our little man is 6 months old today and growing by leaps and bounds. Rhys Axel (pronounced Reece) was born on 9-15-11 and as he entered from the womb to the world he came en tacked with a super cool mohawk. That’s my boy! 

The last 6 months have been...well...interesting, phenomenal, challenging, exciting and sleepless. But the biggest description by far is, Bliss.

Today we decided to do a Trash the Onesie session in honor of his big day. Who knew carrots could fly so far! My wife is still cleaning up the walls. 

Fun, Love, Joy,

The adventure continues...

 

Four Seasons Resort Hualalai, Pacific Weddings Feature

Kate and Rawleigh's wedding was a highlight for our studio last year.  Their 4-day event took place at the tropical Four Seasons Resort Hualalai on the Big Island of Hawaii.  While working alongside the uber talented and very stylish Amy Kaneko, we had a great time with the guests as they partaked in sailing, golfing, cycling, eating, drinking and of course a luau throughout the week.  

After the wedding, it was an honor to receive a phone call from Pacific Weddings.  They were excited to feature this event inside the pages of their gorgeous magazine.  You can pick up a copy on newsstands until July.

 

Engagement Session, Ji+Victor

Were taking a Break!

The blog is going to take a break while our office is closed from September 5th and reopening October 3rd.  Together with my beautiful wife, I am looking forward to getting to know the newest member to our family.

Email will be the best form of communication during this time, I will respond to emails once a week on Wednesday's.  If you have an immediate emergency and need to get in touch with me, please call my direct line at 808.264.1726 and leave a message.

We look forward to connecting with you shortly.  Please stop by our web site to view new and updated galleries and images.

Cheers,

Mike Adrian

The Four Seasons Maui Resort, Megan + Jonathon

Four Seasons Lana'i, The Lodge at Koele

A teaser from one of my weddings on Lanai last week.  Thank you to my great clients and the amazing staff at the Four Seasons Lana'i Resort, The Lodge at Koele for all that you do to make each event stunning!   

 

Style Me Pretty, Maui

What a great honor to have my work be featured on one of the best wedding blogs on the web, Style Me Pretty.  Lori+Matt's wedding at the beautiful Merriman's Restaurant in Kapalua, Maui was such a great event.  Check out what Lori had to say about her amazing Maui wedding in the Style Me Pretty article. What a great couple.  I wish both Matt+Lori many years of bliss and love.

Planner: Jane Park with Belle Destination Weddings and Events
Cinematographer: Hawaii Video Memories
Florist: Bella Bloom Maui
Officiant: Pia Aluli
Ceremony Musicians: Celia Canty and Cabria Moss
Reception Entertainment: DJ Boom Shot
Linens: Pacific Event Group
Rentals: Pacific Isle Rentals
Hair and Makeup: Mira Carman

 

Royal Hawaiian Hotel, Angela + Raymond

I love shooting on other islands.  A different perspective, a new look, enticing new venues and best of all I can usually make it a "staycation."  I was honored to be a part of Angela and Raymond's exquisite Honolulu wedding at none other than the Royal Hawaiian Hotel, a part of the Starwood Hotel Group's incredible array of luxury resorts.  This pink palace is one of the iconic hotels on Waikiki Beach.  With it's beautiful urban/Polynesian decor and incredible beachfront location, you pretty much can't go wrong.  Thanks Angela and Raymond.  I'm a lucky man.  

Florist-  Florist Grand / Evan Morita 

Makeup-  Janice, Salon 808

Videographer- Christine Maxwel

Ceremony Music-  Elton Masaki -A major 

Entertainment-  Kika

 

 

 

Sugar...Cakes...Desserts...Cookies

Wedding cakes have a fascinating history dating all the way back to the Roman Empire. Did you know that wedding guests would throw these fancy cakes at the bride to bestow their best wishes on them?  Could you imagine that happening in this day and age? The once simple wedding cake has now given way to the multi-tiered extravaganza adorned with fresh flowers, crystals, pearls or spun sugar.  Traditional white icing has now been transformed into pinks, purples, blues or any color coordinating with the event.  The newest rage (and our favorite!) is the newly married’s initials placed on the top tier cake.  Cupcakes, chocolate fountains, dessert tables and candy buffets are also new additions.  Adding a little bling bling on the wedding cake is also a huge hit amongst brides and guests.  Whether simple and white or over the top and full of color, we agree that after all these years, it is still an important tradition.  Enjoy these delicious images!