Daryl, a savvy chic Graphic Designer from Portland, Oregon married golf enthusiast Ricky on Sat. Nov. 26th at the beautiful Sleeping Turtle Sanctuary in the quaint Kohala Coast town of Puako, Hawaii on the Big Island. The ceremony took place on the tree covered green lawn right on the ocean shore with soft sea breezes and dappled sunlight filtering through. Friends and family gathered at the house at 3pm for Hawaiian martinis and mingling while acoustic guitarist, Lucas Clebsch, played a variety of Hawaiian instrumental music on the lanai. Martinis were poured by a handsome bartender from Vintage Pitchers available for rent from Vintage&Lace. The groom, aided by the tiny flower girl and ring bearer, placed plumeria and orchid leis around each guests neck with a hug symbolizing the love and gratitude of the bride and groom for the support and efforts of their 24 guests in traveling to Hawaii for their marriage.
Side by side, the flower girl sprinkled rose petals and white orchids in the aisle and the ring bearer carried Daryl's Tiffany diamond wedding band and Rick's two toned titanium wedding band on a handmade lace pillow filled with lavender.
The beautiful bride walked barefoot down the aisle at 4pm to "Falling Slowly" from the movie Once, a song of special meaning to both the bride and groom that was played instrumentally by Lucas. Her gown was a soft ivory with silk and organza fabric purchased in Portland. She wore a lace-lined veil and tiny golden crystal tiara in her softly, loose curled hair. Rick wore a khaki linen suit with a tucked in light blue shirt so his style matched the elegance of her gown.
The couple exchanged their vows oceanside. Rick read his with emotion from a hand written note and Daryl, true to her personality and love of technology, had hers passed up by a friend on her hot pink iPad to the laughter of her guests who know this was delightfully "so Daryl".
The couple then exchanged traditional Hawaiian wedding leis. Daryl's was gorgeously fragrant all white tuberose and Rick's the traditional all green Maile Groom's lei. Watching in the back, I knew this was a marriage that would last as each spoke deeply from the heart, gazing into each other's eyes with a love that lasts beyond time.
Daryl sneaked in a sweet kiss for her darling flower girl shown above - which is one of my very favorite photos in this small "sneak peak" bunch! There are many more to come from the new Kona photographer Karen Loudon and I will be sure to add more when they are edited and ready to go.
Because of the trade winds, the West Hawaii sunset was particularly fantastic - only getting better and better with time. The couple was able to spend some time with Karen getting these great shots just below the lawn on the Puako property before heading over to the Fairmont Orchid for their seaside reception.
Wedding Planning: Vintage&Lace Wedding Specialists; Photography: Karen Loudon; Makeup: Jackie Zimmerman; Music: Lucas Clebsch; Ceremony Venue: Sleeping Turtle Sanctuary, Puako, HI; Reception Venue: The Knoll, The Fairmont Orchid Resort; Other Rentals: Vintage&Lace Wedding Specialists; Reception and Ceremony Decor Flowers: Vintage&Lace Wedding Specialists; Hair: Bride's Cousin, Lauren; Officiant: John, Special Guest of the Bride
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