Mid Pacific Country Club Lanikai Wedding photos by Absolutely Loved

An Australian groom marries a Canadian bride.  It's a true love story of distance makes the heart grow fonder.  They chose Hawaii because it was the mid way point for their family and friends to join them in celebrating their nuptials.  Piula Ala Ilima led the ceremony while the Koolau mountains framed the bridal party.  The sky broke and the sun shined as the bride and groom exchanged rings. 

Thank you Absolutely Loved, Stefanie & Anna Riedel for capturing stunning moments.

Venue, Caterer, Rentals:  Mid Pacific Country Club
Florals:  Picket Fence
DJ:  CJ's Honolulu
Officiant:  Piula Ala Ilima
Cake:  Paradise Pastries
Wedding Planner:  Let's Do This

Mason Jars, Loulu Palm and Fire Dancer

Three time keiki world champion and one time world champion fire dancer. This 10 year old stole the show at an intimate Polynesian Show for a destination wedding at Loulu Palm. I fell in love with this bride. It's not everyday you connect with your bride so much you wish you lived closer because you know the two of you would be friends. The photo of her & her dad gives me tears, like it would if your best friend was taking the dance floor with their dad. Stefanie & Anna Riedel captured these moments, not just for me but the bride & entire family. All the way from Rhode Island on Thanksgiving weekend the two declared their love for each other on the North Shore of Oahu at the grand spot of Loulu Palm. I will forever be grateful for Romy Takahashi of Star Creations because she went above & beyond. She substituted all green dendrobiums orchids for CYMBIDIUMS as a surprise to the bride!!! Who does that? Romy does! The brides all peoni bouquet and the bridesmaids all roses bouquet (check it out, they look like peonies!). The lavish table top with exclusive home made jelly from the bride looked like a table out of Pottery Barn, I'm not gonna lie. The bride also surprised her groom with the mascot of his favorite team Florida Gators by Shawna Kalahiki. Shawna knocked it out of the park! When asked to kiss her, the groom kissed the gator!

Amanda Righetti and Jordan Alan Wedding

A simply elegant & intimate wedding on the North Shore of Oahu. Amazing & talented photographer Stefanie Riedel of www.absolutleyloved.net.

My Favorite Photographer On Oahu Goes To....

I know, I know, I shouldn't let my secret out!!! I have 2 photographers that I heart!

My favorite male photographer goes to...

Stephen Ludwig-

I adore him, he is so easy to work with. He is so flexible and quiet. I cannot stand a loud photographer. I don't want to hear or see him while someone is getting married. This is Stephen. You don't even realize he is there. He moves quietly. I had a bride freak out once, saying "I don't think our photographer took any pictures of the ceremony, I never saw him". I reassured her that he was there and to just wait for the fabulous photos. And she did, she was so extremely happy with him she has passed his name on to a whole bunch of her friends.

On the other hand, he is so creative in his shots and his pricing is out of this world! I have NEVER had a complaint. He is the only photographer that I would recommend for my sister's wedding! You MUST check him out.

www.ludwighawaii.com

My favorite female photographer goes to...

Stefanie Riedel

We have this amazing luck together...every time we work together we get published! You want someone to put photography first at your wedding, do you want someone to fight for the best shots and fabulous looks!!! This is your gal. Her amazing talent is seen in every shot! You will not be disappointed.

www.absolutelyloved.net