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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!

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

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!   

 

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!

 

St. Regis Princeville, Lenora + Michael

St. Regis Princeville, Lenora + Michael

 I can’t imagine a more amazing venue than the St. Regis Princeville on Kauai.  I’ve always been a lover of Starwood Hotels, especially the Luxury Collection and St. Regis, so this was a real treat.

 Lenora and Michael chose a gorgeous yet understated color scheme for their event.  The trees were dripping with orchids and the weather was absolutely unbelieveable.  I truly felt honored to be a part of their wedding.  The sunset was it's usual...amazing and unforgettable.  Kauai might just be my new favorite spot to shoot.  

 A big thanks to all the wedding planners at the St. Regis, Nesli Gacek, Officiant Kelvin Ho, incredibly talented harpist Anela Lauren and last but certainly not least for Florals is Martin Roberts.  (Did you see those orchids hanging from the trees??  LOVED IT.)

   

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Flowers

He loves me.  He loves me not.  He loves me.  He loves me not.  We all remember being little kids picking the flower petals off a daisy.  Or maybe it was a daffodil.  Wedding flowers have been used since the beginning of time to show people’s well wishes and love to everyone.  The first recorded use of flowers with nuptials was with the ancient Greeks.  Flowers and plants were used to make a crown for the bride to wear and was considered a gift of nature.  Bridesmaids played an active role in the floral decorations process and would make garlands, bridal bouquets and boutonnieres.  Herbs were also used.  Garlic, rosemary, dill and sage were the most commonly used.  They were said to bring on wisdom, lust and knowledge to the new couple.

 The use of flowers today is still in use and an important way to express one’s style.  Here in Hawaii we commonly see of course, tropicals.  Peonies, roses, hydrangeas, lilies, dendrobiums are also popular in the events we photograph.

 A new trend to the traditional bridal bouquet is embellishing with crystals, diamonds, pearls, feathers or rhinestones.  We are also seeing brides including family heirlooms such as necklaces or lockets wrapped around the base of the bouquet.  

 Flowers are a beautiful and fun way to express your style during your big day.  We look forward to seeing many more gorgeous and unique arrangements amongst our amazing brides!