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.

Hawaii Vacation Portraits: Kailua, Oahu

This family enjoyed a Kailua-style vacation recently. One of the first things Grandma organized when she was planning the vacation was a family portrait session! We enjoyed meeting this lovely family.

Destination Wedding on Kailua Beach: Michael & Eri

This gorgeous bride and good-looking groom from Japan got married on an unusually windy overcast day in Kailua, Oahu, but the sun came out in time for their ceremony - hooray! It was a sweet, heartfelt bilingual ceremony full of happy tears. The couple took some sand from Kailua Beach with them in two small vials that they wore around their necks. Congratulations Michael and Eri! We wish you a very happy life together.

Flowers: Emi's Flowers and Gifts

Kailua Sunset Wedding: Steven and Kori

Kori and Steve, a fun-loving couple from Alaska, enjoyed a destination wedding on Kailua Beach last month. Kori's relatives on Oahu and Kauai helped plan a beautiful Hawaiian wedding ceremony that included ukulele music and a hula dance. Guests were given Japanese umbrellas and lauhala fans to keep them cool during the ceremony. The lively reception was held at Pah Ke's Restaurant in Kaneohe. Pah Ke's is a local favorite for Chinese food and mouth-watering desserts and cakes (the owner, Raymond Siu, used to be the pastry chef for the Halekulani Hotel). Congratulations and best wishes to Kori and Steve! Steve will never forget their anniversary: 9-9-09!

Flowers: Flowers by Carole
Officiant: Rev. David Leonard Vega
Wedding dress: David's Bridal
Cake: Raymond Siu










Look for more images of this wedding on our facebook page soon.

Hawaii Family Photography

By the Sea Vacation Photography: Lanikai, Oahu

Three brothers and their lovely families enjoyed a summer vacation in Waikiki, Oahu. They requested family photos on a beautiful beach, so, we suggested Lanikai Beach. After the photo session, the kids enjoyed pizza from Bob's Pizzeria and shave ice from Island Snow. We hope to catch up with you on your next visit to Hawaii!