Westley Rowe was taken aback when the beautiful blonde he was admiring across the room winked at him. He quickly made his way to her table and spent the rest of the evening chatting with Amanda Cole and her sister. They kept in touch and eventually Westley persuaded Amanda to go on a date with... Read more »
Allison Cranford and Corey O’Connor brought along a little hometown Texas flair to their wedding at the lush... 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 »
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 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 »
Special memories of childhood summers spent on the island of Lanai inspired Kili Chang and Keola Gerell to hop a ferry from Maui in search of the perfect wedding location. “The moment I arrived, I could just picture all of my closest family and friends there with me. The Four Season's Lodge at... Read more »
There was never any doubt that Hawaii residents, Jody Hanako Kono and Maui Kjeldsen, would be married barefoot on the beach, and Jody selected a place where their romance had blossomed over a two year courtship. “Waikoko, Kauai is magical. It’s a bit secluded, breathtakingly beautiful, and... Read more »
Planning their wedding together, Natalie and Michael knew instinctively that the peaceful setting at Beaulieu Garden in Napa Valley would be ideal for a family gathering. The bride, who admits to a fondness for things that are “simple, yet elegant” recounts the personal significance of Wine... 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 »
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 »
Nothing could be more romantic than a wedding on the beautiful island of Maui at The Four Seasons Resort, Wailea. When Los Angeles actress and model Jami Miller arrived on the set of a music video for the rock band Hinder in March, 2007, she had no idea this day would be a prelude to her wedding... 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 »
Those close to Maida Stupski and Josh Brankman have come to expect the unexpected from the design-savvy couple, who succeeded in holding a decidedly modern wedding celebration set amidst the rustic charm of California’s wine country. The pair chose... 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 »
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 »
Few modern brides can evoke a sense of grace and polished elegance that hints at a past era. For Dani Wassel, she was destined to go classically retro on her wedding day at the Skirball Cultural Center in Los Angeles. "My personal aesthetic has always had a vintage feel to it, in terms of my... 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 »
The California sun shone brilliantly on that July afternoon for Kirk Anderson and Lindsey Johnston's wedding day. Nearly two hundred guests entered the grand mahogany doors of St. Francis of Assisi Chapel in Riverside, California to witness the union of Kirk and Lindsey. The ornate chapel is... Read more »
Lillian Masamitsu and Jay Kam decided to get married on Kauai at The Princeville Kauai resort on Hanalei Bay, instead of their home in Honolulu. The twenty minute flight to the island known as the "Garden Isle" allowed their guests the luxury of a brief getaway. "We wanted this to be a relaxing... Read more »
Just before sundown on July 21, 2007, friends and family gathered on the cliffside overlooking Kalihiwai Bay on Kauai’s North Shore. The bevy of celebrants travelled from as far away as Sweden, Jordan, Taiwan and Japan to attend the wedding of Miki and Noah. The summer celebration at the bride’... 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 »
Surrounded by lush rolling hills and groves of eucalyptus and cypress trees, Tiffany Woodard and Brady Bergin were married in a traditional Hawaiian ceremony at the Waiki‘i Ranch. The island couple was drawn to the incredible scenery and sentimental value attached to the pristine Big Island... Read more »
Once Krista Hawley and Ron Bonaguidi's wedding date was set, their home seemed the natural place to be married. The two Kauai history buffs had worked together, lovingly restoring the famous Walter Sanborn House to its original beauty. The expansive seaside lawn was an ideal setting for an... Read more »
Dane and Joanne exchanged wedding vows in front of 350 guests in a beautiful ceremony at Central Union Church in Honolulu on the island of Oahu.“Central Union Church has always represented such elegance and strong tradition for me... 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 »
When it came to planning their wedding, Nalani McLaughlin and Christopher Holliday decided to emphasize the bride's traditional Hawaiian heritage and modern sensibilities to create a spectacular gala. Kawaiahao Church embodied everything... Read more »
When a wedding designer plans her own nuptials it would seem difficult to find fresh inspiration. Having grown up on the island of Oahu, Christina Lei Hassing knew instinctively where to begin when she and Rob Farrow considered their own wedding. “Everything from our theme, colors, design, and... 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 »
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 »
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