Month: June 2010

Hawaii Wedding Photographer – L’Amour’s Daily Shot of Love – Good Times

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Black and White wedding photo of bride having fun
Black and White wedding photo of bride having fun

We love the pure joy and excitement in this Daily Shot of Love.  This particular wedding reception really kept us on our toes with many fun and unexpected moments.   The festivities of this Hawaii wedding reception at Haiku Gardens got started off with a choreographed dance performance put on by the bridesmaids. I don’t really have a great way of explaining it other than simply entertaining.   The bridesmaids were in a full theatrical dance costume complete with suspenders and fake mustaches.  The performance took a surprising turn when they grabbed the groom to come up on the stage and swing his arm in a full circle holding a bucket of water while the ladies continued their dance. The groom was a great sport and made some really funny faces (photo-journalistic score!) and managed to keep himself and all of the guests in the front tables completely dry!  Unexpected and entertaining moments like these are just one of the many reasons we absolutely love our jobs!

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Hawaii Wedding Photographers – L’Amour’s Daily Shot of Love – Peace

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Hawaii wedding ringbearer in lei gives the peace sign to photographers
Hawaii wedding ringbearer in lei gives the peace sign to photographers

This cute little ring bearer reminds us to maintain some peace on a hectic wedding day.  Our bride and grooms are always asking if we have any advice to help their wedding day go smoothly.  While we have learned many little tips and tricks over the years, one of our main suggestions relates to keeping a feeling of peace on the wedding day.

Let’s be honest, weddings are very stressful days with important moments and important people! Coordinating all of the infinite details of a wedding can be overwhelming and preoccupying on any wedding day.  In the end, we find that it all comes down to attitude and peace of mind.  Things may run late, details might turn out a little different than planned, the flower girl might cry, and you might forget something, but in the end you and your one-and-only are going to be married and live happily ever after. And that is the peace of mind we wish all of our wonderful brides and grooms on their big day!

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Hawaii Wedding Photographer – L’Amour’s Daily Shot of Love – Not just a ringbearer

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Ringbearer helps bride put on her wedding shoes
Ring bearer helps bride put on her wedding shoes

Ring bearers have an important job on a wedding day.  This cute ring bearer took on some additional responsibilities in helping the bride put on her shoes! But, being a ring bearer can be a nerve-racking event for any little boy.  Here are some tips to help ensure that your wedding ceremony goes smoothly and that everyone has a good time.

Try to put a positive spin on the possibly scary parts of the day.  If you are worried about the wedding rings on the pillow, hand the pillow to the ring bearer right as he walks down the aisle, or simply have a groomsman carry the real rings.  Set a goal for your ring bearer such as walking directly to the best man and giving him a high five. Provide the kids at your wedding with some fun and quiet activities to do at the reception to keep them entertained.  Coloring, puzzles, and drawing are all good activities for your reception. Keep an eye on the kids, especially during important moments of the wedding day. We have seen little fingers going into the wedding cake, handstands in the ceremony aisle, kids running around people doing speeches and many other unfortunate distractions.  All in all, help your ring bearer feel special and important on your big day while trying to keep them as comfortable and entertained as possible.

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Hawaii Destination Wedding – Corie & Bryan’s Turtle Bay Wedding

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Ever since we became proud puppy parents, we’ve learned so many ways that a dog can change your life for the better. At Corie and Bryan’s recent destination wedding at Turtle Bay, we learned of yet another. When Bryan brought his dog in for obedience training he had no idea the trainer would someday join him on Oahu to become his Wife.

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Oahu wedding dress Hawaii Wedding Shoes Since Corie & Bryan had chose Oahu for their Hawaii Wedding, Turtle Bay was the perfect venue for them. Not only did Corie train dogs, she also is passionate about horses – the beach by the Stables at Turtle bay made a perfect backdrop for their Hawaii Wedding. While Corie was planning the wedding, she fell in love with the Pink and Yellow Plumeria flowers and decided to not only use the flowers in her bouquet, but also to use the colors of the flowers as the weddings color theme.

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hawaii wedding As it was an intimate destination wedding, Corie & Bryan were able to have their reception in Turtle Bay’s beautiful pavilion. turtle bay pavilion wedding turtle bay wedding oahu sunset wedding Congratulations Corie & Bryan!! To see more Weddings at Turtle Bay by Hawaii Wedding Photographers at L’Amour Photography, browse through our blog or check out this destination wedding, Daily Shot of Love,  or this gallery of photos of the grounds of Turtle Bay Resort.

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Hawaii Wedding Photographers – L’Amour’s Daily Shot of Love – Coconuts for DIY brides

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Hawaii Wedding DIY Coconut and moss Ring Pillow
Hawaii Wedding DIY Coconut and moss Ring Pillow

We absolutely love to see our brides use their creativity in their wedding design, decor, and details. Many of our past brides have shown their incredible creative talents in designing their own invitations, themes, centerpieces, favors, and in the above shown photo, ring pillows.

This green ring pillow was made of all natural materials including a coconut, moss, and natural twine to tie the rings. This DIY bride added a personal touch to this creative ring pillow by carving out the bride and groom’s initials on the side.

The bride and creator of this ring pillow wowed her guests with many other DIY designs for the tropical themed Hawaii wedding. The wedding invitation for this Hawaii wedding at a private estate in Kaneohe was beautifully designed as a postcard with a vintage map of the Hawaiian Islands.

Still searching for the perfect details and decor for your Hawaiian Wedding? Here are some wedding tips to add a tropical twist to your Hawaii wedding decor:

  • Use whole coconuts or whole pineapples to line your ceremony isle or walkways.
  • Use whole lychees to add texture to your centerpieces.
  • Hand out bright colored sunglasses or sandals for your guests as a fun and useful wedding favor.
  • Incorporate sand into your centerpieces or even at the base of your cake (use brown sugar to get the look of sand, but not the taste!)
  • Use vintage style hawaiian postcards as place cards or table cards.
  • Use local tropical flowers to accent place settings.
  • Set up a bubble blowing station for kids or even a shave ice stand!

Would you like to share your ideas for Hawaii Wedding themes or decor. Feel free to leave a comment here!

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Hawaii Wedding Photographer – L’Amour’s Daily Shot of Love – Stables

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Bride and Groom With a Horse at their Turtle Bay Destination wedding in Hawaii
Bride and Groom With a Horse at their Turtle Bay Destination wedding in Hawaii

Turtle Bay Resort on the North Shore of Oahu was the perfect Hawaii wedding venue for this couple’s destination wedding.  This bride and groom are avid animal lovers who chose Turtle Bay Resort’s Stables for their wedding ceremony followed by a wedding reception in the seaside Pavilion.  The stables at Turtle Bay offer a very unique atmosphere for an Oahu wedding venue.  Turtle Bay resort stands alone as a wedding venue with its unique combination of accommodations  and venues.  There is not much more you could ask for from a Hawaii wedding venue with its beautiful ocean side accommodations away from the “big-city” life of Waikiki, a country style venue with horses and a red barn, golf course, beautiful open air glass pavilion wedding chapel, and beautiful beaches with a spectacular view of the sunset.

To see more Hawaii Wedding Photography from weddings at Turtle Bay by L’Amour Photography, browse through our blog or check out this destination wedding, Daily Shot of Love,  or this gallery of photos of the grounds of Turtle Bay Resort.

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