I adore these two!  We did a last minute engagement session and it helped me get to know them better!  The day went perfectly & their bridal party was so calm and helpful.  Julie was all smiles the entire day.  Immediately after the ceremony, a hotel guest approached a bridesmaid and offered his old Woodie car for photos.  What an awesome opportunity.  Brett + Julie really wanted to make their wedding scream California (since most of the guests were from out of state) and this car only helped!  The sparklers were the perfect ending touch!

Ceremony & Reception: Paradise Point Resort and Spa
Photography:  Melissa McClure Photography
Assistant Photographer: Aaron Thompson
Wedding Coordinator: Julie – The Best Wedding for You
Florist: Simply Adina
Cake: Flour Power
DJ: Mick – Elite British DJ
Bride’s Hair & Makeup: Paradise Point Spa & Studio 13
Officiant: Holly Skinner – I Do Vows
Classic Car: A random hotel guest!
Musicians: Friends of the couple

I’ve been a little preoccupied this week with a new man in my life.  My best friend had a baby last Thursday and I am totally smitten.  I’m a little biased but isn’t he the cutest?

Jack William Michael Smoley
Born June 14, 2012 – 1:19pm
6lbs 13oz – 20 inches long

These two definitely love to laugh!  Art was joking and making silly faces the entire shoot…which kept Ivy in stitches of course!  My abs hurt from laughing too.  I love the colors of this shoot, just looking back over these images make me smile!  I can’t wait til their Pala Mesa wedding this Fall!

It’s rare when I get to meet my destination brides prior to their wedding. I was excited to hear Carolyn & Steve were from San Diego! We got to do their engagement session here which is always awesome to get to know one another. Thanks to the wonders of Facebook, we found out that Carolyn is actually high school buddies with my distant cousin. Such a small world!  Their wedding was held at Merriman’s in Kapalua, which was the first time I had been there.  What a great location!  I am excited to be shooting there again this coming July.  I had so much fun with Steve & Carolyn, they make each other laugh constantly and are so happy together.

Ceremony & Reception: Merriman’s of Kapalua
Wedding Coordinator: Cherise Shulman of The Perfect Wedding Maui
Florist: Sunya Flowers and Plants
Officiant: Pastor Laki Ka’ahumanu
Cake: Maui Wedding Cakes
Guitarist/Deejay: Joshua Kahula
Bride’s & Bridesmaid Makeup: Bridal Hair on Maui by Karine
Caterer: Merriman’s
Bride’s Hair: Bridal Hair on Maui by Karine
Bridesmaids: Deejay of Deejay’s Endless Glamour
Bride’s Dress: Sottero and Midgley
Bride’s Earrings Nadri
Necklace: Lola James
Pearl necklace: family heirloom from Groom
Brides shoes: crystal flip flops by Old Navy
Brides clutch: Sondra Roberts
Bridesmaid Dresses: Alexis (Brass Plum), Brenna (Kitty Kat), Christine (Venus)
Groom Shirt: Tommy Bahama
Favors: Honolulu Cookie Company

I’m holding another boudoir marathon next month!  Contact me for more info!