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 »
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 »
Heather Jung and Daniel Lim chose the illustrious grounds of the Kahala Hotel & Resort to celebrate their elegant Honolulu, Hawaii wedding. The two first met at the local gym... 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 »
Jill and David flew to the island of Oahu to preview wedding sites, and as soon as they walked into the Kahala Resort lobby they knew it was right. The elegant resort... 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 »
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 »
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 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 »
Built in 1936 on the southeastern coastline, The Bayer Estate is our hands-down winner for the most intimate seaside location on the island of O‘ahu. The charming French farmhouse design retains the... Read more »
At first glance the clean lines of this “beach chic” table, designed by Pacific Aisles, belie its extraordinary details. Fine white ceramic sea urchin vases, delicately adorned with elegant phalaenopsis orchids sit atop a seafoam canvas... Read more »
The elegant spiral of the nautilus inspired the setting for this wedding reception table, covered in shimmering taupe satin linens, designed by Pacific Aisles. A dramatic centerpiece of... 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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
The day of Maida Salazar and Joey Montemayor's July wedding was glorious, perfect for an afternoon ride in a convertible. The couple did just that as the groom had arranged for vintage Chevy Impalas to escort the bridal party to and from the ceremony. Perhaps the most personal touch of the day... Read more »
Amanda Righetti and Jordan Alan's second home in Hawaii inspired them to escape to the serenity of the islands for their nuptials, and a family friend offered his estate on the North Shore as the wedding site. Family and friends traveled to the island of Oahu to be present at the union of Amanda... Read more »
When Ben Higajo and Crystal Toba began planning for their wedding, Crystal instantly thought of Hawaii, the birthplace of both her grandfather and her father. The young couple wanted an elegant and private beach setting for their celebration, a day that their guests would always remember. Tucked... 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 »
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 »
