Featured Wedding #8: Mari and Kevin

Our October 10, 2010 (10-10-10) was spent coordinating a wedding for one of the nicest couples, Mari and Kevin, who exchanged their vows at a private ceremony atop the exclusive, Hawai'i Loa Ridge, surrounded by their closest family and friends.

While intermittent showers and cloudy, gray skies seemed to loom in the final moments before the ceremony, the clouds seemed to magically clear just in time, returning the beautiful ocean view to the backdrop of Mari and Kevin's wedding.

Mari's mom, added a reassuring and loving presence, presiding over the ceremony as officiant.

Mari and Kevin made sure to incorporate other significant elements into their wedding. Kevin's sister, Kellie Ann, a professional photographer, not only served as bridesmaid, but also as their professional photographer, and her son/Kevin's nephew, took on the role of ring bearer. Mari and Kevin's dog, as well as Mari's parents' dog, wore a special collar as ring-dogs, making an appearance down the aisle at the ceremony.

The reception which included much more of their family and friends, took place at the Hawaii Prince Hotel Waikiki, which overlooks the yacht harbor and Magic Island.

Inside, a Japanese-inspired table-scape of beautiful pink phalaenopsis orchids and paper lanterns adorned the head table, befitting of the lavish Japanese buffet created exclusively for Mari and Kevin, and for the first-time-ever, by Chef Shimokawa of the hotel's Hakone Japanese restaurant.

Although their wedding reception was void of many wedding traditions such as a garter toss, bouquet toss, or even formal cake-cutting, it was exactly as they wished, filled with meaningful moments, wonderful food, in the company of friends and family.

I leave you with a few more of my favorite photos from Mari and Kevin's 10-10-10 wedding...

Photography by Images by Kellie Ann