Feb 22

Romantic sunset ceremony at the Kukahiko Estate:

The kukahiko estate offers a beautifully manicured lawn & stunning views, providing the perfect venue for couples looking for an Oceanfront location on Mau for their private wedding & reception.

From the Lava Rock jetta, to the tropical foliage and gorgeous sunsets, the Kukahiko Estate has endless picture perfect moments!

Samantha & William exchanged Leis, rings, vows, and kisses before an intimate group of family & friends!  The whales arrived shortly after the sweet ceremony and were showing of in the distance during sunset photos, what a special day!

Congratulations to Samantha & William and Mahalo for choosing A Perfect Paradise Wedding to be a part of your big day!

Maui Wedding Venue: The Kukahiko Estate, Makena Maui

Maui Wedding Planner: A Perfect Paradise Wedding     www.aperfectparadisewedding.com

Maui Wedding Photographer: Aihara Visuals Photography- Kimberly Aihara

Hawaiian Officiate: Pastor Kimo Kirkman

Wedding Florist: Kihei/Wailea flowers by Cora

Feb 07

Sweet Kapalua Bay Elopement

 

Mark contacted me from Washington and let me know that he was planning on surprising his long time girlfriend during an awards banquet dinner and popping the question! I knew I was going to love working with this fun couple right off the bat!

 

We planned for a simple, but romantic sunset beach ceremony at Kapalua Bay.

About 30 minutes prior to the ceremony, as I was placing the final touches on the circle of flowers, dark clouds rolled in and completely drenched the beach! About the same time, the groom called to say that he had arrived a bit early and was parking the car.  I asked him to stay put in his car, judging by the sky, it looked like the down pour would be brief.  Within just a few minutes the rain stopped and the sun popped back out!  Luckily, showers on Maui are usually isolated & brief, but as a wedding planner it is always a good idea to have back up plans A & B available!

The ceremony took place in a Hand crafted, circle of Hawaiian flowers, performed  by one of our favorite Officiates, Pastor Kimo!

 

Leis, rings and kisses were exchanged, Nicole Sanchez at www.behindthelensmaui.com did a beautiful job of capturing this special day! Thank you Mark & April for choosing me to be a part of your special day!

Please contact www.aperfectparadisewedding.com for more details about planning your Perfect Maui wedding! We offer simple  beach wedding packages, Day of coordination, as well as custom designed wedding & reception packages.

 

Here’s the review that Mark left us on Wedding Wire, it  might be the cutest review I’ve had!

Kelly is a gem! A trooper! A rock star! She did not let a little seasonal rain deter her from setting up on the beach as planned. I was a hot mess and she stayed calm and cool. A half hour before our ceremony started it was pouring rain and I’m panicking. But not Kelly! Then the clouds departed and blue skies were overhead right at the start time. Of course, Kelly was soaking wet but that did not stop her from making sure we had an awesome experience. As the professional photographer was taking photos, Kelly took photos using my cell phone which was great to be able to share pictures right away to friends and family. Kelly, we love you! Thank you!

Jan 29

Reception Décor made easy!

Choosing reception décor can be a bit overwhelming with so many beautiful options available!  I have devised a basic guide to assist my clients in capturing the look & feel that they are envisioning for their wedding and reception.

Grand dining table:

For our smaller, more intimate size groups, we recommend a grand dining table with guests seated on both sides of the table.  The grand dining table can be created comfortably for groups under 45 with banquet tables.   Colored or natural fiber linens, napkins, and  runners can also be added to enhance the look.

Traditional:

Traditional seating usually consists of a head table with seating on only one side, for the bridal party to face out to the guests.

 

Sweet heart table:

For larger bridal parties we recommend the Sweet Heart table for just the newly weds. The bridal party can then sit with their spouses or significant others at the guest tables.  The guest dining tables can either be round or long banquet tables.  We have access to basic white to luxury linens depending on your style & budget.

Chic:

A popular spin on the traditional look is the chic wooden farm tables, available in either a dark wood or white wash finish.  The wooden tables are a little more expensive, but they are so pretty you can save some money on flower décor!

 

Modern:

The blooming trend for 2018 has been what I would categorize as Modern,  a head table facing a mix of 1/2  farm tables and 1/2 round tables with linens.  It really looks pretty! Especially with my favorite new chairs, the natural cross backs!

Dinning Canopies:

Dining Canopies are available in a Natural Bamboo or a Farm style and really create an intimate atmosphere for any event!

Our rental companies and design teams  are are always updating their inventory and love creating new looks! For more information on planning your Maui wedding & reception visit our web site at www.aperfectparadisewedding.com

 

 

 

Dec 13

A glance back at one of my all time favorite events!

Hillary & Brenton’s chose the Olowalu Plantation House for their dream, destination wedding, one of my favorite locations on Maui!   Here is a look back at their Incredible wedding & reception that I had the absolute privilege of being part of 6 years ago!

Hillary & Brenton had a very clear vision using silver/gray pared with a vibrant tangerine/coral  theme which has since become a very popular combo!  Silver chavari chairs, silver dining chargers and specialty coral linens were a must! One of our favorite floral designers , dellables, worked directly with Dianne to create colorful, but elegant tropical centerpieces .  We had a chic scrim canopy for the newlyweds to dine under, surrounded by all of their family & friends.

I loved working closely with both Hillary & her mother, Dianne for over a year to help create the couples vision!  Both ladies were very detail oriented, creative & organized, all qualities that I love!

The wedding was not just beautiful, but was truly a FUN event!  One of Hillary’s talented family members hand painted a vintage back drop and we created a silly “photo booth” station for all the guests to come and play at.  There was a candy buffet with every imaginable kind of old fashion candy possible to fill into goodie bags for both the kids and the adults.  The Sparklers dance at the end of the night was a huge hit and beautiful in the photos!

I’m truly blessed to be able to work in one of the most beautiful spots in the world, helping to create wonderful memories to last a life time! I’m grateful to all the wonderful vendors on Maui that I work with, it wouldn’t be possible to do what I do without them!

 

“OK – that was beyond our wildest dreams – what a great wedding! Kelly, everything – I MEAN EVERYTHING was exactly how we pictured Hillary Anne’s wedding. Everything was absolutely fabulous and our guests were simply overwhelmed and amazed. EVERYONE has told me over and over again how wonderful the wedding was and it truly was indeed. Magical is all I can think of to describe everything. The flowers – oh my gosh – were they not stunning? You were right on with Bella Blooms – absolutely incredible arrangements and done so very tastefully. The linens were exactly what we wanted. The food was OUTSTANDING – I don’t rave about food but that food from Café Ole’ – amazing! Everyone loved the dinner. The cake was perfect, the candy table was fabulous and that Stacey from Bars R Us – what a great owner/bartender is she? She was outstanding and so very gracious and kind to all our guests. Really Kelly. You need to use us as a number one reference. We can’t thank  you enough for making this dream come true for our daughter. It was amazing – every detail was amazing! And most of all? I told Drew I was having the very best time out of anyone! How many mothers of the bride can say that at their daughter’s wedding? You made everything happen and all we had to do was sit back and enjoy the ride – one great big beautiful ride indeed! Many many thanks Kelly. Words just don’t cut it for how we feel about using A Perfect Paradise Wedding! We’re still walking on cloud 9 around here!”
— Diane Freeman

 

 

 

 

 

Nov 14

The Intimate 2nd day wedding shoot in Makena, Maui!

I love the “trash the dress” or popular 2nd day shoot photos, they are always been my favorite of all the wedding photos!

My biggest piece of advice to my couples planning their destination weddings is to get a good photography package!  When it’s all said and done, it’s the beautiful images that you take home to share and cherish! Most photographers offer a 2nd day shoot to their wedding couples at a very affordable price and I highly recommend looking it to it!

 

A 2nd day shoot gives you the opportunity to capture some truly intimate and romantic images and celebrate your love!  Wedding days go by in a blur filled with an emotional high, the 2nd day shoot allows time for just the two of you to relax and enjoy the moment.  You don’t have the worry of neglecting your guests or arriving back at the reception wet and sandy!

I actually recommend scheduling the 2nd day shoot, 2 days after the wedding which gives you a chance to relax, spend time with your family and relive your night!

A 2nd day wedding shoot also gives the couples the opportunity to choose a completely different location such as rainforest, a waterfall or beach to take advantage of the beautiful scenery that Maui has to offer!

The 2nd day shoot is an amazing way to document the beginning of a new and exciting chapter of your lives together!  I promise these are the photos that you will want to enlarge and show off!

Contact www.aperfectparadisewedding.com for additional details on planning your Maui Wedding & intimate beach photos.