Ko'olau Ballrooms Wedding: Kaneohe, Oahu

Darwin and MaryAlyce, a couple from Alaska, enjoyed a destination wedding in Kaneohe. They said their vows with the lush Ko'olau mountains as the backdrop. Check out MaryAlyce's "something blue" shoes! Around 100 guests flew in from Alaska to celebrate with the couple. The black-and-white-with-a-splash-of-pink themed reception was held in the Glass Ballroom at Ko'olau Ballrooms. As alway, the event and catering staff at Ko'olau Ballrooms did a fantastic job. Congratulations and best wishes to the happy couple and their cute little boy!

Ihilani Resort Ko Olina Wedding

Eric, a Canadian, met Sarah, an Aussie, when he took a job in Melbourne. They had a destination wedding at the Ihilani Resort in Ko Olina, Oahu. Around 100 guests flew in from all over the world to celebrate with this beautiful couple. The groom got ready at the nearby Beach Villas at Ko Olina while the bride and bridesmaids got ready at the Ihilani Resort. The ceremony was held at the Ihilani Gazebo and the reception was in the Lurline Room. Congratulations to Eric and Sarah!

Guitarist: Jon Basebase
DJ: Dynamic Sounds


















If you're planning a wedding at Ko'olina and would like to see more pictures taken at the Ihilani or Lanikuhonua, please contact us.

Trash the Dress: Lanikai Beach, Oahu

This lovely couple's wedding photography package included an engagement session, but due to scheduling conflicts and weather issues, the engagement session turned into a trash-the-dress at Lanikai Beach.

We will be posting special offers on the AinaKai facebook page starting in January 2010. Here's wishing all our blog readers Mele Kalikimaka (Merry Christmas) and a very happy New Year.

Warm-up Day for Eddie Aikau Big Wave Surfing Contest 2009: Waimea Bay

The world's best big wave surfers practiced for the 2009 Eddie Aikau Big Wave Surf Contest at Waimea Bay on Oahu's North Shore yesterday. They practiced in 20 to 25 ft. surf in choppy, windy conditions. Jamilah Star (second photo) got smashed against the rocks near the shorebreak on her first paddle-out, but she went back in and surfed with the big boys. You go, girl! Getting back on shore was another challenge and the crowds lining Kamehameha Highway and the beach cheered when the surfers came in. Several of them, including Jamilah, dropped to their knees and thanked God.

I don't know who most of the surfers in the shots are. The surfer with the red board is Kala Alexander. If you know who the rest are, let me know.

The Eddie is on today in beautiful weather and 40 ft. surf at Waimea Bay.