Jun 09

Adventurous 2nd day wedding shoot!

A few days after Kaylee & Richie’s beautiful Wailea wedding & reception, (See photos in our previous blog https://aperfectparadisewedding.com/Blog/a-true-love-story/ ) they met up with their talented photographer, Tad Craig for an adventurous  2nd day shoot..  Tad showed the newlyweds some of his favorite spots on the North Shore of Maui and captured some truly stunning images to celebrate the first days as husband & wife.

Thank you Kaylee & Richie for allowing A Perfect Paradise Wedding to be a part of your special story!

 

Maui Wedding Photographer: www.tadcraigphotography.com

Maui Wedding Coordinator: www.aperfectparadisewedding.com

 

May 18

Bold & Beautiful tropical wedding at the Olowalu Plantation House

I had the pleasure of being Gina & JR’s “Day of” coordination for their special day at The Olowalu Plantation House!  The couple researched & hired their own vendors, but needed a Maui based coordinator for the day to ensure that all of their hard planning came together to create a memorable day, without any hiccups.

A Day of coordinator really involves more than overseeing the actual day, it starts with connecting with all vendors selected and reconfirming the order, numbers, and timing.  We meet with the clients prior to the event to discuss the lay out, special instructions and last minute changes.  Communication is the key to wedding planning! A lot of potential situations can be eliminated, if caught early enough!

We work directly with the clients assisting in creating a time line and most importantly, are the go to person when unforeseen circumstances happen.  Cause believe me …”stuff” happens! We have had everything from a power outage, a water spout that hit land & created havoc on the wedding set up, road closures, drunk guests, I could go on and on!  The coordinator plays an important role, relying on experience, great resources and a kick ass emergency kit!

Gina & JR are a great looking, adventurous  couple with class & style!  My favorite personal touch at the wedding was their table number signs!  They had a different stunning photo of their exotic travels together!  Love it!  The couple did a phenomenal job choosing their wedding vendors for their destination wedding & reception! Their bright tropical, pineapple themed wedding was a perfect fit for the Olowalu Plantation House creating a romantic & fun atmosphere and incredible photos!

Thank you Gina & JR for selecting A Perfect Paradise Wedding to be a part of your special day, it really means a lot to us!  We know that there are a lot of coordination companies on Maui to chose from and are honored that you chose us to oversee the details!

Maui Wedding Location: The Olowalu Plantation House

Maui Photographer: Scott Drexler

Catering: Three’s Bar & Grill

Flowers: Dellables

Video: Driftwood Films

Rentals:            Paradise Rents

Day of Wedding Coordinator: A Perfect Paradise Wedding  www.aperfectparadisewedding

May 08

A True Love Story

Kaylee & Richie shared their amazing story of overcoming unimaginable odds and fighting to recover from separate accidents, which ended up bringing them back into each other’s lives, to recover and reconnect! Sweet, grateful and kind, such a beautiful couple, inside & out!

Kaylee & Richie chose the Lower knoll at Gannon’s in wailea for their intimate ceremony, a tropical, ocean view surrounded by a pristine  golf course. Pre wedding photos of Kaylee and her bridesmaids began at the hotel with the talented Tad Craig photography.  After a few pre wedding photos of Richie and his grooms men, the couple chose to have a “first Look” in private and spend a few moments together before the ceremony.

The talented David Wolf played guitar, while Kaylee was escorted down the aisle by her father.  Kaylee’s father also officiated the touching ceremony before family & friends, moving everyone from tears to laughter.

After the family & group shots, the guests were escorted to the cocktail hour at Gannon’s upper pond.  After a few fun bridal party portraits, the bride & groom were announced and enjoyed their first dance as husband & wife.

While the guests enjoyed appetizers & cocktails, the couple finished their portraits on the beach and enjoyed an incredible sunset to celebrate the next chapter in this beautiful story!

Thank you Kaylee & Richie for allowing A Perfect Paradise Wedding to be a part of your very special day!  A Hui Hou – Until we meet again!!!

Maui Wedding Venue: Gannon’s Wailea

Maui Wedding Photographer: Tad Craig Photography

Music: David Wolf

Flowers: Maui Palm Tree Floral

Maui Wedding Planner: A Perfect Paradise Wedding

Apr 04

Romantic destination wedding at Olowalu Plantation House in Maui!

ROMANTIC DESTINATION WEDDING AT THE OLOWALU PLANTATION HOUSE:

The romantic destination wedding of Shannon & Giles took place at the Ocean front Olowalu Plantation House.  The perfect venue for hosting a rustic, chic wedding and reception on Maui!

Dellables created the romantic vibe Shannon & Giles envisioned, complementing the wooden farms tables with whimsical garlands of greenery intertwined with simple flowers. Paired with gold candle sticks and bare bulb strands the effect was stunning!

A family friend performed the touching ceremony and Shannon walked down the aisle to Gile’s talented sister playing the Ukulele.  After a few fun group photos the guests enjoyed cocktails from Maui Bars Are us and an assortment of appetizers from Café O’ Lei catering.  The couple chose to have a small wedding cake to cut for traditional photos, but to have a shaved ice stand for the main dessert!  U’alani’s has the best, natural made flavors on the Island!

One of my favorite parts of the evening was something that I had never seen before. For their exit they followed a German influenced tradition, one of their family members had painted a huge heart on a sheet. The couple had to race and cut the heart out, then the groom carried the bride through the open heart! It was a very fun and unique way to end the night!

It was truly a Romantic & Magical evening!  A Big Mahalo to Shannon & Giles for choosing A Perfect Paradise Wedding to be a part of your special day!  You were a pleasure to plan with!

Contact www.aperfectparadisewedding.com for assistance in planning your Perfect Day in Paradise!Maui

Wedding Venue: The Olowalu Plantation House

Maui Wedding Planner:  A Perfect Paradise Wedding

Maui Florist: Dellables

Maui Wedding Photographer: Trish Barker Photography

Wedding Film: Bailey Films

Hair & Make up: Autumn and Beauty

Catering: Café O’ Lei

Bakery: Maui Wedding Cake

Shaved Ice: U’alani’s

 

 

Mar 21

Keawala’i Church Ceremony & Gannon’s Wailea Reception with Juliana & Adam

Juliana & Adam’s stunning tropically inspired wedding took place at the beautiful, Keawala’I Church in Makena Maui.

Juliana and her bride tribe spent the morning together getting hair and makeup done, sipping champagne and having fun at The Hotel Wailea.  The pre wedding photos of these beauties in their Hawaiian Haku Leis are some of my favorite!   It was also  important for Juliana & Adam to have a few special moments alone for a pre wedding “look” before the big moment in front of family & friends.

After a very special ceremony with Rev. Alika, group & family photos were taken on the Church grounds before the guests headed to cocktail hour at the lower Lawn at Gannon’s in Wailea.  The bride & groom slipped away for a few romantic beach photos before joining their guests at the wedding reception.

Juliana sent a few photos of a beautiful table set up she found and we were more than happy to have it duplicated for her reception tables!  Beautiful, rich Blue linens with the Natural cross back chairs that were just stunning together!

Moments before sunset, Julian & Adam were introduced and enjoyed their first dance as husband & Wife!

Mahalo to Juliana & Adam for choosing A Perfect Paradise Wedding to be a part of your special day!

Maui Wedding Planner: A Perfect Paradise Wedding
Maui Wedding Photographer: www.trishbarkerphotography.com Trish Barker
 Maui Wedding Venue: Gannon’s in Wailea
Maui Wedding Florist: Maui Blooms
Maui Wedding DJ: Take Three Events