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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.)

   

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!

Belle Destination Events, Eliana+Barney

It started with an interesting situation, she would propose to him, and make all the necessary arrangements.  He would only be asked to select a suit for a special occasion.  What ensued were a few logistics and a proposal on an airplane that was bound for Hawaii.  That’s where Eliana and Barney would join there lives and become man and wife on a beautiful secluded beach in Maui.  

I really enjoyed the time I spent with Eliana and Barney.  They are such a great couple, with so much love for each other.  After hearing Eliana’s story and her idea to propose to Barney on the airplane, I was excited to learn about the outcome of the proposal. He said yes of course and what transpired was a gorgeous and romantic wedding. With Jane Lopez, their wedding coordinator from Belle Destination Events, all their details feel into place and where taken care of.

A great story. An even greater couple. Best of luck to the both of you.

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Mike

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