Some weddings are elegant. Some are long and trite. And then there are weddings like Kate and Neal’s—offbeat, heart-filled, joy-soaked days that just scream this is so us. From the gorgeous Bainbridge Island morning to a ferry ride wedding ceremony, to German beer halls and surprise celebrity author sightings… yeah, this one had everything. We…
A Word From Angie I tried to write this blog post from my perspective more times than I care to admit. Jodie and Kelly are incredibly special people with a love-conquers-all story. And while I like to think of myself as a wordsmith, I think the only people who can bring justice to this LGBTQ+…
From the first moment I met Amy and Greg (and Greg saved my drone from a tree during their engagement session) – I knew they were a unicorn couple. And, of course, their Olowalu Plantation House Wedding was going to be one for the ages! Fast forward one year, during peak whale season, Amy and…
One of the most important aspects of Zachary and Kaela’s day was to have an experience for their guests. Instead of the usual church bells and ballrooms, they decided to spice things up with a wild adventure elopement aboard the Pride of Maui. And let me tell you, it was nothing short of legendary. Their…
This Kukio Beach elopement on Big Island was everything an elopement should be and so, SO much more. But I feel like you need some background on this wedding and this amazing couple to appreciate it in its entirety! I met Jake forever ago. It seems like another lifetime – but to be real it…
Intimate Maui Wedding at Merriman’s Jessie and Herman decided to forego a 200-person wedding to have a smaller wedding with only a few people here in Maui. They decided that an intimate Maui wedding at Merriman’s in Kapalua was the perfect fit for them. And I have to say that I really love this spot!…
Emotional Maui Beach Elopement These two had a 200-person wedding planned, and after struggling through the stress of hunting for a venue, whittling down the guest-list, and adding up all the costs, they decided that an emotional Maui beach elopement was just the thing for them. I had actually done their engagement photos last year. …
Vibrant Kukahiko Estate Wedding This wedding I loved! It was full of color and personality. It takes a really bold person to move away from the typical white wedding dress, and Victoria was that person! Makena Weddings coordinated this vibrant Kukahiko Estate wedding. We had a beautiful day with bright blue skies and intermittent clouds. …
Haleakala Elopement No one knew about Michael and Khim’s Haleakala elopement besides the couple, the minister, and me. These two came from California where she is a nurse and he is a tattoo artist. They wanted something intimate and romantic. They loved the idea of being above the clouds. The plan was that we would…
Adventurous Maui Wedding in Kaupo Maui is home to over 15 micro-ecosystems which, in short, means that whatever climate you’re looking for, you can find. We have everything from rainforests to deserts, mountains to rivers – many call it “God’s Country”. Whether or not you’re spiritual, you can’t deny that Maui is magic. And when Emily…