PHOTO ADVENTURES

Masami and Isaac’s Wedding in Hawaii Kai

Masami and Isaac are good friends and although they didn’t have an official photographer, of course I brought my gear along. And am I glad I did because A) the officiant conducting the ceremony pictured below is the love of my life, that’s fun. 2) Masami and Isaac are GORGEOUS. And C) It was on a boat in the middle of the ocean! How cool! Masami’s procession was actually riding on a speed boat to the larger boat where Isaac and all us guests waited. Take note that the wedding ceremony took place upon the boat where they first met 🙂 Aaaaahh. After the good reverend used the power vested in him to pronounce them husband and wife, the happy couple hopped back into the speed boat and cruised off into the sunset together! Very cool way to get married.

So Many Little Ones! A Wedding in Honolulu, Hawaii

Wow! That’s the only word that comes to mind when I think of the swarms of beautifully dolled up flowergirls and ringbearers traipsing through the Waikiki Marriot last week. Six flowergirls and four ringbearers! There was cuteness everywhere I turned. Phoebe and Lem were looking gorgeous, the wedding party was huge and tons of fun and the wedding was beautiful, but I must say, the little girls and boys were showstoppers!

Okay, there were some adults around too…but they were sillier then the kids! Here’s two groomsmen practicing their dancing skills pre-reception!

And of course the main event…

A Veil of a Tale, A Wedding in Honolulu, Hawaii

Marty and Elsie had a lovely church wedding followed by some fun at Kapiolani Park…. and yes, a veil big enough for the entire wedding party!

A Simple Beach Wedding in Koolina, Hawaii

Okay, I am well behind on my blogging…just been so busy taking pictures! So this is a wedding I shot back in December. Yamiler and Alvaro were a gorgeous couple and I just have to share some of my favorites:

They brought all the family and friends over from California and yeah, they’re here to party.

Yamiler looking GORGEOUS!

Alvaro showing off his ring.

The sun was a bit too much for the flower girl

The Bouquet toss… she was just going to hand it too her but I thought she might as well toss it! Staged to say the least, but it was fun 🙂

The happy couple had a great time doing romantic pictures

A Cultural Experience, Hindu Wedding in Nuuanu, Hawaii

I had the honor of taking part in a Hindu wedding ceremony and what a new experience it was! Splashes of color and ancient traditions combined with a friendly and very outspoken family and a bit more rain than we had hoped for! The wedding took place under a giant banyan tree (and a tent due to the rainy conditions). The ceremony was the shortened version…only 3 hours long instead of the traditional three days! So many interestiing things to see. Everyone looked gorgeous and had a great time while I got to learn about the beautiful ceremonies of an interesting culture!

Vaishali Looking lovely…

The colorful flower girls

When the bride comes in she is hidden from the groom. A cloth is held between them by close relatives. This is the moment when the cloth is dropped and Vaishali and Dale see each other for the first time.

Vaishali’s Mother and Father joining hands with the couple. A beautiful moment of union.

Bride and groom walk around the fire four times, alternating in who leads.

A private ceremonial moment between husband and sister.

Vaishali and Dale face look out towards the sun.

When the ceremony was over I stole them away for a bit of fun!