{"id":974,"date":"2018-03-09T19:32:22","date_gmt":"2018-03-09T19:32:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/aperfectparadisewedding.com\/Blog\/?p=974"},"modified":"2018-03-09T19:32:22","modified_gmt":"2018-03-09T19:32:22","slug":"gorgeous-prewedding-first-look-photos-at-the-olowalu-plantation-house","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aperfectparadisewedding.com\/Blog\/gorgeous-prewedding-first-look-photos-at-the-olowalu-plantation-house\/","title":{"rendered":"Gorgeous Prewedding &#038; First Look photos at The Olowalu Plantation House"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4>Every fairy tale needs a good beginning, right?! \u00a0The Wedding photographer captures the love story of your special day as it unfolds, the carefully planned details and behind the scenes transformations. The Pre-ceremony photos are such a special time, the final touches, bridal party shenanigans and of course the first glimpse of the bride in her wedding gown!<\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/aperfectparadisewedding.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/ShannonGiles141.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-976\" src=\"http:\/\/aperfectparadisewedding.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/ShannonGiles141.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"3583\" height=\"2761\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aperfectparadisewedding.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/ShannonGiles141.jpg 3583w, https:\/\/aperfectparadisewedding.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/ShannonGiles141-300x231.jpg 300w, https:\/\/aperfectparadisewedding.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/ShannonGiles141-768x592.jpg 768w, https:\/\/aperfectparadisewedding.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/ShannonGiles141-1024x789.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 3583px) 100vw, 3583px\" \/><\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/aperfectparadisewedding.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/ShannonGiles148.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-944\" src=\"http:\/\/aperfectparadisewedding.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/ShannonGiles148.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"3600\" height=\"2711\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aperfectparadisewedding.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/ShannonGiles148.jpg 3600w, https:\/\/aperfectparadisewedding.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/ShannonGiles148-300x226.jpg 300w, https:\/\/aperfectparadisewedding.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/ShannonGiles148-768x578.jpg 768w, https:\/\/aperfectparadisewedding.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/ShannonGiles148-1024x771.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 3600px) 100vw, 3600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h4><a href=\"http:\/\/aperfectparadisewedding.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/ShannonGiles063.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-936\" src=\"http:\/\/aperfectparadisewedding.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/ShannonGiles063.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"3600\" height=\"2711\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aperfectparadisewedding.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/ShannonGiles063.jpg 3600w, https:\/\/aperfectparadisewedding.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/ShannonGiles063-300x226.jpg 300w, https:\/\/aperfectparadisewedding.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/ShannonGiles063-768x578.jpg 768w, https:\/\/aperfectparadisewedding.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/ShannonGiles063-1024x771.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 3600px) 100vw, 3600px\" \/><\/a>In addition to the separate pre- ceremony photos, the \u201cFirst Look\u201d session has become a very popular trend in weddings.\u00a0 The first look is a special moment, documented, between the bride &amp; groom to see each other privately before the big event.\u00a0 These are some of my personal favorite photos, they are always so sweet and touching! The first look photos give the couple an opportunity to have a little quiet time away from the attention &amp; distraction, to just \u201cbe\u201d in the moment.<\/h4>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/aperfectparadisewedding.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/ShannonGiles130.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-943\" src=\"http:\/\/aperfectparadisewedding.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/ShannonGiles130.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"3600\" height=\"2711\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aperfectparadisewedding.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/ShannonGiles130.jpg 3600w, https:\/\/aperfectparadisewedding.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/ShannonGiles130-300x226.jpg 300w, https:\/\/aperfectparadisewedding.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/ShannonGiles130-768x578.jpg 768w, https:\/\/aperfectparadisewedding.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/ShannonGiles130-1024x771.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 3600px) 100vw, 3600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/aperfectparadisewedding.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/ShannonGiles026.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-931\" src=\"http:\/\/aperfectparadisewedding.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/ShannonGiles026.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2711\" height=\"3600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aperfectparadisewedding.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/ShannonGiles026.jpg 2711w, https:\/\/aperfectparadisewedding.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/ShannonGiles026-226x300.jpg 226w, https:\/\/aperfectparadisewedding.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/ShannonGiles026-768x1020.jpg 768w, https:\/\/aperfectparadisewedding.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/ShannonGiles026-771x1024.jpg 771w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2711px) 100vw, 2711px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/aperfectparadisewedding.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/ShannonGiles079.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-937\" src=\"http:\/\/aperfectparadisewedding.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/ShannonGiles079.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2711\" height=\"3600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aperfectparadisewedding.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/ShannonGiles079.jpg 2711w, https:\/\/aperfectparadisewedding.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/ShannonGiles079-226x300.jpg 226w, https:\/\/aperfectparadisewedding.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/ShannonGiles079-768x1020.jpg 768w, https:\/\/aperfectparadisewedding.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/ShannonGiles079-771x1024.jpg 771w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2711px) 100vw, 2711px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h4>All of our newlyweds that have done the pre- ceremony &amp; first look photos agree, that it helped\u00a0 calm their nerves and gave them more time to enjoy their family and friends at the cocktail hour.<\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/aperfectparadisewedding.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/ShannonGiles105.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-941\" src=\"http:\/\/aperfectparadisewedding.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/ShannonGiles105.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"3600\" height=\"2711\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aperfectparadisewedding.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/ShannonGiles105.jpg 3600w, https:\/\/aperfectparadisewedding.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/ShannonGiles105-300x226.jpg 300w, https:\/\/aperfectparadisewedding.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/ShannonGiles105-768x578.jpg 768w, https:\/\/aperfectparadisewedding.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/ShannonGiles105-1024x771.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 3600px) 100vw, 3600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h4><a href=\"http:\/\/aperfectparadisewedding.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/ShannonGiles117.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-942\" src=\"http:\/\/aperfectparadisewedding.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/ShannonGiles117.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"3600\" height=\"2711\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aperfectparadisewedding.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/ShannonGiles117.jpg 3600w, https:\/\/aperfectparadisewedding.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/ShannonGiles117-300x226.jpg 300w, https:\/\/aperfectparadisewedding.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/ShannonGiles117-768x578.jpg 768w, https:\/\/aperfectparadisewedding.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/ShannonGiles117-1024x771.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 3600px) 100vw, 3600px\" \/><\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/aperfectparadisewedding.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/ShannonGiles106.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-975\" src=\"http:\/\/aperfectparadisewedding.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/ShannonGiles106.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"3374\" height=\"2541\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aperfectparadisewedding.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/ShannonGiles106.jpg 3374w, https:\/\/aperfectparadisewedding.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/ShannonGiles106-300x226.jpg 300w, https:\/\/aperfectparadisewedding.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/ShannonGiles106-768x578.jpg 768w, https:\/\/aperfectparadisewedding.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/ShannonGiles106-1024x771.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 3374px) 100vw, 3374px\" \/><\/a><\/h4>\n<h4>As a wedding planner on Maui for over 18 years, I highly recommend to my clients to choose a time line that allows for a few pre- ceremony photos, first look, bridal party portraits &amp; possibly even a few immediate family photos before the ceremony.\u00a0 Your wedding day goes by in the blink of an eye and you \u201cdon\u2019t want to miss a thing\u201d! I encourage couples to do some of the \u201cmust have\u201d photos before, so they don\u2019t feel rushed after the ceremony and are actually able to enjoy the fabulous day they planned!<\/h4>\n<h4><a href=\"http:\/\/aperfectparadisewedding.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/ShannonGiles039.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-933\" src=\"http:\/\/aperfectparadisewedding.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/ShannonGiles039.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2711\" height=\"3600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aperfectparadisewedding.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/ShannonGiles039.jpg 2711w, https:\/\/aperfectparadisewedding.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/ShannonGiles039-226x300.jpg 226w, https:\/\/aperfectparadisewedding.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/ShannonGiles039-768x1020.jpg 768w, https:\/\/aperfectparadisewedding.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/ShannonGiles039-771x1024.jpg 771w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2711px) 100vw, 2711px\" \/><\/a><\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/aperfectparadisewedding.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/ShannonGiles299.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-956\" src=\"http:\/\/aperfectparadisewedding.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/ShannonGiles299.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"3600\" height=\"2711\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aperfectparadisewedding.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/ShannonGiles299.jpg 3600w, https:\/\/aperfectparadisewedding.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/ShannonGiles299-300x226.jpg 300w, https:\/\/aperfectparadisewedding.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/ShannonGiles299-768x578.jpg 768w, https:\/\/aperfectparadisewedding.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/ShannonGiles299-1024x771.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 3600px) 100vw, 3600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/aperfectparadisewedding.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/ShannonGiles080.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-938\" src=\"http:\/\/aperfectparadisewedding.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/ShannonGiles080.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"3600\" height=\"2711\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aperfectparadisewedding.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/ShannonGiles080.jpg 3600w, https:\/\/aperfectparadisewedding.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/ShannonGiles080-300x226.jpg 300w, https:\/\/aperfectparadisewedding.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/ShannonGiles080-768x578.jpg 768w, https:\/\/aperfectparadisewedding.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/ShannonGiles080-1024x771.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 3600px) 100vw, 3600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/aperfectparadisewedding.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/ShannonGiles089.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-939\" src=\"http:\/\/aperfectparadisewedding.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/ShannonGiles089.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2711\" height=\"3600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aperfectparadisewedding.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/ShannonGiles089.jpg 2711w, https:\/\/aperfectparadisewedding.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/ShannonGiles089-226x300.jpg 226w, https:\/\/aperfectparadisewedding.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/ShannonGiles089-768x1020.jpg 768w, https:\/\/aperfectparadisewedding.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/ShannonGiles089-771x1024.jpg 771w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2711px) 100vw, 2711px\" \/><\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/aperfectparadisewedding.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/ShannonGiles091.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-940\" src=\"http:\/\/aperfectparadisewedding.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/ShannonGiles091.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2711\" height=\"3600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aperfectparadisewedding.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/ShannonGiles091.jpg 2711w, https:\/\/aperfectparadisewedding.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/ShannonGiles091-226x300.jpg 226w, https:\/\/aperfectparadisewedding.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/ShannonGiles091-768x1020.jpg 768w, https:\/\/aperfectparadisewedding.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/ShannonGiles091-771x1024.jpg 771w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2711px) 100vw, 2711px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h4>These Gorgeous pre- ceremony and first look photos were taken of our stunning couple, Shannon &amp; Giles at The Olowalu Plantation House in Maui, Hawaii by the talented Trish Barker.\u00a0 \u00a0More photos to come of the wedding\u00a0 ceremony &amp; reception in our next blog!\u00a0 Check back soon!<\/h4>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/aperfectparadisewedding.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/ShannonGiles397.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-959\" src=\"http:\/\/aperfectparadisewedding.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/ShannonGiles397.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2616\" height=\"3600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aperfectparadisewedding.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/ShannonGiles397.jpg 2616w, https:\/\/aperfectparadisewedding.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/ShannonGiles397-218x300.jpg 218w, https:\/\/aperfectparadisewedding.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/ShannonGiles397-768x1057.jpg 768w, https:\/\/aperfectparadisewedding.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/ShannonGiles397-744x1024.jpg 744w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2616px) 100vw, 2616px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h4>Contact <a href=\"http:\/\/www.aperfectparadisewedding.com\">www.aperfectparadisewedding.com<\/a> for assistance in planning your Perfect Day in Paradise!<\/h4>\n<h4>Maui Wedding Venue: The Olowalu Plantation House<\/h4>\n<h4>Florist: Dellables<\/h4>\n<h4>Maui Wedding Planner:\u00a0 A Perfect Paradise Wedding<\/h4>\n<h4>Maui Wedding Photographer: Trish Barker Photography<\/h4>\n<h4>Hair &amp; Make up: Autumn and Beauty<\/h4>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; Every fairy tale needs a good beginning, right?! \u00a0The Wedding photographer captures the love story of your special day as it unfolds, the carefully planned details and behind the scenes transformations. The Pre-ceremony photos are such a special time, the final touches, bridal party shenanigans and of course the first glimpse of the bride &hellip; <\/p>\n<p><a class=\"more-link btn\" href=\"https:\/\/aperfectparadisewedding.com\/Blog\/gorgeous-prewedding-first-look-photos-at-the-olowalu-plantation-house\/\">Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[34,1],"tags":[99,108,66,106,14,107,51],"class_list":["post-974","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-bridal-tips-trends","category-weddings","tag-aperfectparadisewdding","tag-firstlookphotos","tag-mauiweddingcoordinator","tag-mauiweddingvenue","tag-olowaluplantationhouse","tag-preweddingphotos","tag-weddingphotography","item-wrap"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/aperfectparadisewedding.com\/Blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/974","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/aperfectparadisewedding.com\/Blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/aperfectparadisewedding.com\/Blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aperfectparadisewedding.com\/Blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aperfectparadisewedding.com\/Blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=974"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"https:\/\/aperfectparadisewedding.com\/Blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/974\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":984,"href":"https:\/\/aperfectparadisewedding.com\/Blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/974\/revisions\/984"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/aperfectparadisewedding.com\/Blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=974"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aperfectparadisewedding.com\/Blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=974"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aperfectparadisewedding.com\/Blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=974"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}