When Margaret Gradé and her partner purchased the enchanting Manka’s Lodge 20 years ago, they appreciated its natural beauty but had no idea it would become so deeply rooted in their hearts. Comprised of four small properties, each possessing its own unique qualities, the site itself is an... Read more »
Lindsey Borden credits her sister Lauren for introducing her to her future husband, Lee LeGrande, six years ago. The two were talked into a blind dinner date with Lauren and her husband at a Manhattan Beach restaurant. Although Lindsey admits she was attracted to the handsome volleyball player,... Read more »
There is an enchanting, dreamlike quality to the Hawaiian Islands—the stretch of fine white sandy beaches and undulating ocean waves, the abundant vivid flora and fauna, the serene pace of daily life and the gracious aloha spirit of the Hawaiian people. It’s no wonder that Kayla Miller long... Read more »
When Fred Patacchia, Jr., a professional surfer from Oahu, asked island beauty, Melissa Gomez, to spend the rest of her life with him, there was no place more idyllic than the middle of the Pacific Ocean. For some, the idea of getting down on one knee atop a jet ski might be considered a high-... Read more »
Allison Cranford and Corey O’Connor brought along a little hometown Texas flair to their wedding at the lush... Read more »
The posh surroundings of The Waikiki Edition's Lobby Bar provided just the proper setting for color block flowers, a leitmotif borrowed from the fashion world. The color block concept is simply a juxtaposition of solid colors, typically contrasting in hue. This statement-making style translates... Read more »
Hawaii offered the ideal meeting place for the destination wedding of Taejo Kim and Naoko Fujita, whose families would be traveling from the mainland United States as well as Japan. Naoko’s experience in the fashion world gave her a distinct vision for the ideal reception venue. According to... Read more »
A wedding on the north shore of Kauai is like a dream. The glistening azure ocean stretches as far as the eye can see, and the land remains supremely verdant 365 days a year, blessed by the island’s unfaltering tears. Here, at the edge of the Kilauea River Valley, Joshua Kaplan and Jennifer... Read more »
Wedding dessert tables are wildly popular of late, so when I was introduced to the work of Amy Atlas, I admit my heart skipped a beat with excitement. The fabulously talented event planner who is based in New York is creating quite a buzz with the wedding media—and with good reason!... Read more »
Imagine the romance of a wedding reception inspired by the bountiful wonders of nature: the first glance of a flower petal unfolding in springtime, the sweet symphony of the birds chirping, the comfort of a gentle breeze in the afternoon sun and the enticing scent of citrus in the garden. These... Read more »
The July 3, 2008 wedding of Alexandra Baker to Corey Mottesheard was the culmination of a week-long family reunion, where loved ones spent time together discovering the laidback luxuries of Hawaii, and witnessing the couples exchanging of vows at Lanikuhonua Beach on Oahu. It didn’t take long... Read more »
At a secluded port in Bellagio, Italy, David Humber proposed to his sweetheart Emily Shoda with a stunning diamond ring. The Oahu couple returned home to share their exciting engagement news with their families. Plans were soon underway for an intimate church ceremony at St. Johns Episcopal... Read more »
“My husband loves everything about nature,” says Kendra Strandemo. “We knew we’d be married outdoors, but neither of us imagined such an incredible setting.” Surrounded by their family and closest friends, the couple exchanged vows beneath centuries-old sycamore and oak trees at Rancho Las Lomas... Read more »
The words of their favorite song blended magically with the rhythms of the waves lapping gently off shore. Surrounded by family and friends, Brooke Israel and Craig Watson exchanged vows overlooking a stunning seascape with both their Oahu hometowns of Kahala and Portlock in view. “Our friends... Read more »
Maui is a romantic island known for its diverse landscapes and hidden treasures. Tucked away in the lush green hills of Haiku, Pua Le‘a Estate is one of those rare findings. Once Maui's first sugar mill, Pua Le‘a is a historical landmark dating back to 1853. Now the spirit of this special place... Read more »
The true individualist will go out of her way to create a wedding that bears her own unique signature. For her bouquet, tulips in a deep shade of coral pink are wrapped tightly with chiffon, then punctuated with intense chartreuse button mums. A mother-of-pearl cuff accents the pink tones and... Read more »
Kammy Gomez and Jensen Chang selected the tropical setting at the elegant Halekulani on Waikiki Beach for its breathtaking views and planned an outdoor ceremony and reception on the famous Hau Terrace. When the morning of the wedding arrived Kammy was distressed to hear that a storm had hit Oahu... Read more »
Four generations of Leigh Sakoda’s family have grown up in Hawaii, so it seemed only natural that the cosmopolitan bride would choose to have a hometown affair at the Royal Hawaiian Hotel on Oahu, the historical hotel where her parents... Read more »
Christina Hassing of Pacific Aisles says, “I designed this wedding reception setting with the idea of a quiet sunrise union on a winter Hawaiian morning. Who says an intimate destination wedding can’t be as amazing as a large, traditional wedding?!” Standing gracefully at the end of an Oahu pier... Read more »
“It was the best moment of my life!” Azizah Hodges says of the grand entrance she shared with Craig Rowen when they arrived at their wedding reception at the Mauna Lani Resort on Hawaii's Big Island. The resonating sounds of a taiko drummer... Read more »
Michele Kitagawa and Michael Mullen, Jr. planned their hometown affair with the breathtaking natural beauty of Hawaii in mind. They both wanted to be married outdoors, and a lengthy guest list would require a venue that could accommodate a large group. Their coordinator Laura Lewis suggested... Read more »
Having spent many vacations on the island of Oahu, Anahita Mokri and Carlos Martinez longed to share the natural beauty of the idyllic locale of the Moana Surfrider on Oahu, with nearly 100... Read more »
Californians Brenna Gustafson and Paul Jacobson dreamed of hosting an intimate seaside wedding in Mexico at the Sheraton Hacienda del Mar Resort & Spa, one that would reflect their down-to-earth sensibilities paired with modern... Read more »
It has been said that white is the absence of color, but we disagree. Upon first glance, a white palette may seem limiting, but a closer look reveals an incredible array of whites, from bright white with subtle shades of blue to luxurious ivories with hints of pale pink—the nuances of this... Read more »
Brian Meece surprised his bride Kana Tsukamoto on their wedding day in Hawaii at Hale Koa in Waikiki, Oahu, with a wistful performance of a song he wrote early in their courtship. His reflective and intimate lyrics were the purest sentiment... Read more »
