Kauai Wedding at Waimea Plantation Cottages

Kim and Brad were married at Waimea Plantation Cottages, which is on the west side of the island.  It's about a 2 hour drive for me, but I don't get to photograph on the west side very often, so I was looking forward to it.  The couple had several family and friends attend the celebration, and it seemed like a tight knit group. Several of  Brad's friends were from childhood and his dad shared how they all  grew up together.  Even though they don't all live near each other now, they still keep in touch.  It was very sweet.
One of these childhood friends preformed the ceremony.  Loved that he read it from his Ipad...  (thanks for letting me check it out)  They shared their vows under one of the great banyan trees that graces the property.  And after we were all over taking pictures.  I love the black sand beach that Waimea has.  With Kim's beautiful and colorful dress and her white gerber daises in her bouquet, it was perfect.   

Kauai Coast Wedding with Rebecca and David

Rebecca and David were married on the property  at the Kauai Coast Resort in Kapa'a.  They had the ceremony on lawn that overlooks the ocean.  It was a beautiful ceremony preformed by Larry LaSota.  The couple had family and friends travel from the mainland to be part of the celebration.  The bride walked into Pachabel Canon, which was preformed by Paul Togioka of Random Generations. 
I loved Rebecca's dress and we all loved what it cost.  The pink sash tied in nicely with the bridesmaids dresses and the chair ties.  We did pictures on the beach as well as throughout the property.  After they all had dinner at the Hukilau Lanai which is at the Kauai Coast Resort.  They have amazing food.  I know it was yummy.

The Love Shack

So this post has nothing to do with weddings....but I had the opportunity to photograph the set-up of a corporate event that took place at Na Aina Kai gardens.  Martin Roberts, http://www.martinroberts.com , who does all my bouquets and flower decor for my weddings put together this amazing event.   The theme was the Love Shack.   It had a fun, retro, 70's feel about it.  I loved the wall behind the stage.  Great stuff by some talented designers.

Ryan and Ellen

Ellen and Ryan were married amongst family and friends on the south shore of Kauai in Poipu. They shared their wedding vows at Shipwrecks beach. It was a beautiful day. The bride wore a white bathing suit and a white sarong. And the bridesmaid wore purple. Perfect for the beach. Larry preformed the ceremony which included a lei exchange and a water sharing ceremony. It was very beautiful.

Ellen & Regan

This is Ellen and Regan's second wedding on Kauai.  The first took place several years ago out in Haena, at Limahuli O Makana.   The were divorced for a few years  and then got back together again.  How cool is that.  They decided on Na Aina Kai for their second wedding... I was quite beautiful.  I love the gardens there.  There are so many picture opportunities. 
Kauilani preformed a Hawaiian ceremony.   Anela played the harp and the bride walked into Ava Maria.    Their three daughters shared in the special day.