Ihilani Resort, Ko'olina: Couple Portraits

Destination Wedding on a Waikiki Catamaran

Dylan and Jessica chartered a catamaran for their wedding on the waters off Waikiki. Diamond Head, a Hawaiian sunset and the blue Pacific was the backdrop for their small destination wedding in Hawaii. This was the first time we had photographed a wedding on a boat and it was fun! Before the party started on the water, the couple wanted some photos on land. The sunset ceremony on the Kahala Kai was emotional and heartfelt. The groom had a ceramic wedding ring because of his work. The twenty some guests enjoyed heavy pupus (the summer rolls were yummy), champagne and delicious cupcakes made by the talented Vikki of Sunshine's Cake Creations. Congratulations and best wishes to Dylan and Jessica!

Catamaran: Kahala Kai

Catering: Panya

Coordinator: Katy Castillo Weddings

Cupcakes: Sunshine's Cake Creations

Flowers: Patty's Floral Designs

Hair/Makeup: Beauty by Tania

Officiant: Rev. Greg Christopherson

PS: We would also like to congratulate makeup artist Tania DeJesus on her recent marriage to a popular teacher at Punahou.

View more photos of this wedding on wedding coordinator Katie Castillo's website.

Waikiki destination wedding: Sarah and Shyaan

Sarah, Shyaan and their beautiful daughter Malani, traveled from Japan to Honolulu for their destination wedding. This is the smallest wedding we've photographed recently - it was just the three of them, Judge Karen Reibus and two guests. Congratulations to Sarah and Shyaan!

By the Sea: Hawaii Lifestyle Photography

Newlyweds requested couple portraits (including a few photos with Jesse, their playful chocolate Lab) at their home on the North Shore of Oahu. They told us that they didn't have a proper wedding so they have no good wedding  photographs. The couple's parents were asking for photos so they decided to invest in our By the Sea lifestyle session. The weather was overcast when we started the photography but the clouds parted for a nice Hawaii sunset.