Brides have unique perspectives on what constitutes a perfect wedding, and for those who prefer the romance and chic comfort of an outdoor wedding, Upcountry Maui is an idyllic locale. Estate owner and local artist, Sharon Shigekawa, graciously agreed to host a photo shoot at her home on the... Read more »
Dustin’s hope for a good old-fashioned barbecue prevailed at dinner, since this was the one thing he most desired for their guests: a hearty, delicious meal they wouldn’t soon forget. Café O’ Lei served a robust menu of barbecued spare ribs, grilled chicken, quinoa salad smothered in roasted... Read more »
As a nineteen-year-old studying abroad, Chelsea Sevitz had no way of knowing that someday her beloved Paris would be part of her wedding day. All she knew is that she had fallen in love with the timeless architecture and quintessential romance of the “City of Lights” and had no plans to return... 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 »
These tropical wedding cakes embellished with exotic flowers embrace the Hawaiian culture and beauty of the islands. Each detail is beautifully executed, handcrafted by talented cake designer Carmen Emerson-Bass.... Read more »
In the Winter 2011 issue of Pacific Weddings, Editor-at-Large Shaunna Nygren pens her own wedding journey, and for the first time ever, Pacific Weddings features a real wedding beyond the Pacific. Here is an excerpt from the original story, first mentioned on... Read more »
Standing on the cliffs overlooking the vast Pacific, Brett McHenry felt a sudden rush of emotion as his bride, Tanya Karnavy, walked toward him. She had never looked so beautiful. It was the culmination of months of anticipation, particularly since neither had been made privy to any of the... 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 »
Having spent countless hours surfing and talking about future plans together, Joelle and Andrew assumed they would be married barefoot in the sand. Then a friend suggested a wedding at the old Haiku Mill in Maui, and Joelle recalls, “As soon as we saw this beautiful hideaway, I knew... Read more »
My favorite weddings this year have been yellow and white, which seems to have been the color scheme of choice for our summer brides. This season we have created events in varied motifs... Read more »
A destination wedding in Hawaii fulfilled Lacey Yantis’ longtime dream of being married in an exotic locale “barefoot on the beach”. On a trip to Oahu with her fiancé, Aaron Blank, she found her perfect spot tucked... Read more »
In June, 2008 a small group of thirty friends and relatives came together in the quaint surroundings of Princeville, Kauai to celebrate the destination wedding of Marie Mazelis and Lewis Briggs. Throughout the week prior to the wedding day, guests gathered together at the couple’s rented villa,... Read more »
A destination wedding in Oahu at Lanikuhonua was meant to be for Miki and Joel. “We always knew that we would be married in Hawaii,” Miki says. “The aloha spirit is so warm and welcoming, and as a couple, we have shared many special moments in the Islands.” After attending their fair share of... 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 »
April and Reid chose to host their destination wedding in Manzanillo, Mexico at the Grand Bay Isla Navidad Resort. “Of all the weddings that I’ve attended, the destination weddings are always the most fun!” April says. The isolation of the Spanish-style resort situated on a 1200-acre peninsula... Read more »
Three years after Taylor Cohen met Clayton Jerome, the couple became engaged by summer 2008 and began to plan their wedding at the Seawatch Restaurant in Wailea, on the island... 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 »
Hosting a destination wedding at Lanikuhonua on Oahu, felt like returning home to the young couple, who met while attending the University of Hawaii at Manoa. “We wanted to go back to the place where our love began,” Erin says. When it came time to plan the wedding from her office in Dallas,... Read more »
The alluring colors and textures of an ocean landscape are endlessly captivating and romantic, idealized in many ways like a wedding itself. Nature has long been a source of inspiration for artists and poets, and this issue desinger Yvonne Chapman took her cue from the sand and sea to design a... 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 »
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 »
Courtney Keating and Gary Christenson's wedding festivities began on a sun-filled autumn afternoon, as guests made their way to the bluff overlooking Dana Point Harbor. The couple created a wedding altar that blended seamlessly with nature using a vibrant color palette of red, orange and yellow... 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 »
