Oahu Wedding Photography – L’Amour’s Daily Shot of Love – Wedding Parasol

Oahu Wedding Photographers based in Honolulu L'Amour Photography

One of the best parts of a Hawaii Destination Wedding is knowing that the sun will likely be shining bright on your big day regardless of the time of year (well, aside from intermittent showers, and rare stormy days).   When you come to Hawaii, for vacation or for a wedding, make sure you lather on High SPF sunblock.  The sun is much stronger here and we have seen plenty sunburned and peeling brides, grooms, and guests!  Help ensure that you and your guests stay cool and shaded by using wedding parasols. Wedding parasols are a classy and colorful wedding accessory you can employ to  make sure you and your loved ones don’t leave your Hawaii Wedding looking like baked lobsters.

Simple:  White or Cream colored wedding umbrellas or parasols are an easy addition to any wedding theme or color scheme.

Colorful:  Choose a color that accents your wedding color scheme. If your wedding colors are yellow and orange, choose the color that is least used on the wedding party attire to make the parasols stand out and blend in at the same time.

Patterns: If your wedding is looking rather classic and simple, consider using wedding parasols with a pattern on them to add some accents to the overall feel of your wedding decor.  Some of our personal favorites are paisley, flowers, damask, polka dots, swirls and initials.

Lace:  If you want to add some elegance and vintage details to your wedding, a lace parasol can be the perfect fit.

Whether you provide a parasol to just your wedding party as a fun accent, or as wedding favors for your guests, wedding parasols are a useful and beautiful way to stay cool during your Wedding in Hawaii.

Here are a few sites where we have seen a great selection of wedding parasols. Happy planning and Happy Shopping!

Luna Bazaar , Pamela’s Parasols, and Bella Umbrella

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Oahu Wedding Photographer – L’Amour’s Daily Shot of Love – Beachy

Destination Wedding Shoes for Hawaii Beach Wedding

We just love the vibrant colors in this Daily Shot of Love. We are so lucky to live in Hawaii and be surrounded by such colorful plants and flowers all year round.  Our team has a great time at every wedding using the surroundings as a back drop for the wedding details.

These beach sandals are perfect for a destination wedding in Hawaii!  Sandals with no heal or wedge are key to a stable walk down the aisle for a beach wedding.  These wedding shoes were simple silver but also had a nice accent with sparkling crystal details for a bit of a fancier look than your everyday dressy sandals.

Here are some of our other favorite blogs about destination wedding shoes.  Little helper putting on brides shoes, How to choose your wedding shoes, a cute idea to make your shoes make a statement!

Hawaii Wedding Photography – Ana and Nelson’s Trash the Dress Photos

As promised earlier in our Hawaii Trash the Dress shoot teaser, here are more photos from L’Amour Photography’s recent Trash the Dress shoot!

Many people ask us, “What is a Trash the Dress shoot?’ I was trying to think of an eloquent answer, something more than “a no-boundaries, day after shoot where the bride and groom don’t have to worry about wrinkles, getting wet, sandy or dirty.”   However, in lieu of a more articulate definition, here are some examples of Trash the Dress photos at the beach, on the rocks, and in a fountain!  Simply put, just a fun day at the beach playing in the water!

Trash the Dress Hawaii by L'Amour Hawaii Wedding Photography

Trash the Dress in the fountain by L'Amour Hawaii Wedding Photography

Trash the Dress Oahu by L'Amour Hawaii Wedding Photography

Trash the Dress Honolulu by L'Amour Hawaii Wedding Photography

Trash the Dress Waikiki by L'Amour Hawaii Wedding Photography

Trash the Dress at the Beach by L'Amour Hawaii Wedding Photography

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Hawaii Wedding Photographer – L’Amour’s Daily Shot of Love – Gift Ideas for your Bride or Groom

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This sweet gift was given to the bride right before the ceremony by her groom.  The tradition of the bride and groom giving each other gifts right before the ceremony is a tradition that we are seeing more and more lately. If you are planning to carry out this particular tradition on your wedding day make sure your makeup is water proof and have a large tissue box on hand because there are sure to be some tears flowing.

Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue, AND something from YOU!

Having a hard time thinking of a thoughtful wedding gift to your soon-to-be bride or groom. Here are some helpful hints to ease your brainstorming process.

Something Sparkly: I know you men have spent a ton on the engagement and wedding rings already, but a special piece of jewelry can be a perfect gift for your new bride.  You can choose a piece of jewelry that she can wear that day, or simply something she would love. Either way, I’m sure she will look back on your special day each time she puts it on. For the ladies, you can buy a nice pair of cuff-links or a watch.

Something from the Family: Now that you and yours will be joining each others’ families officially, you may want to ask around to see if there is a special sentimental family item that can be handed down such as an embroidered handkerchief, any jewelry, etc

Something Crafty: You don’t have to be incredibly skilled in arts and crafts to make something thoughtful and meaningful as a wedding day gift.  Put together a small scrapbook of your favorite dates and trips and leave the last page with a blank spot for a wedding photo.  If you are afraid of scrap booking, and I bet many of you are! Those craft store aisles and aisles of paper, cut outs, stickers, and tools can be overwhelming.  Try something simpler like a nice regular photo album and fill it with your favorite photos together.  Another thought, you can even make an overview album of both your lives from babies, growing up, getting together and leave room for more life moments.  If you don’t have any photos around, think of other sentimental things for you two. You can have the name of “your song” embroidered or engraved on something that she or he can keep close, like a money clip, compact mirror, bracelet, etc.

Something Poetic: You don’t have to be Shakespeare to write something to express your love and adoration to your bride or groom.  Take a moment to brainstorm your favorite memories, first impressions, sentimental trips, and adventures and think of what you want to convey to your soon-to-be husband or wife.  You don’t even have to rhyme!  Just write from the heart.  Now that you have the perfect words to say, think of a special way of presenting them.  Write it on fancy paper, or have it printed and framed, cut out each sentence and store them in a nice box.

No matter what you do, as long as it is thoughtful and special, you can’t go wrong.  I hope this article has given you some ideas to go off of.  Best of luck and happy planning to you!

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Pacific Weddings Magazine – Real Wedding by L’amour Photography

We are honored to announce that L’amour Photography has been featured in the Real Weddings article in the latest edition of  Pacific Weddings Magazine Summer/Fall 2010.

Pacific Weddings Magazine Hawaii Real Wedding by L'Amour Photography
Pacific Weddings Magazine Hawaii Real Wedding by L'Amour Photography

Michelle and Mark were such an amazing couple, beautiful inside and out. Their Hawaii destination wedding was held at the historic Bayer Estate with a  turquoise blue and ivory color scheme adding vibrance to starfish and sand dollar accents of their beach themed wedding.  Michelle looked classic and elegant in her cream colored wedding dress which Michelle had altered to fit her dreams of the perfect wedding dress.  She had the front of the skirt of her wedding dress shortened, showcasing her Badgley Mischka shoes, and each layer of  her voluminous dress was lined with satin ribbon. This fashionable bride worked with Designs by Hemmingway for her wedding flowers and decided to go with a simple white orchid corsage instead of the traditional wedding bouquet.

Stay tuned for more on this beautiful wedding.

Destination Wedding Photographers – L’Amour’s Daily Shot of Love – Blue Skies

Bride in flowing destination wedding dress stands by the ocean in Hawaii
Bride in flowing destination wedding dress stands by the ocean in Hawaii

This beautiful bride wore the most stunning cream colored destination wedding dress for her Hawaii Wedding on Oahu. The fabric floral asymmetrical strap continued down the bodice with fabric flowers defining the empire waist.  The light flowing layers of this Hawaii Wedding Dress completed the look by adding a whimsical and airy feeling to this elegant dress. The back of the dress was secured with a classic corset closure.  After the beach ceremony, the happy couple headed out to Waikiki for their dinner reception where the bride changed into yet another stunning dress. The second wedding dress was a strapless flowing destination wedding gown in pale pink with beading accenting the bodice. Two perfect dresses for one beautiful bride.

Pacific Weddings Magazine – La Plume Editorial featuring L’Amour Photography

L’amour Photography has been published in editorial “Plume” featuring the vintage inspired wedding accessory line, La Plume Couture, in the latest edition of  Pacific Weddings Magazine Summer/Fall 2010.

Pacific Weddings Magazine Plume Photographer L'Amour Photography Oahu
"Plume" editorial in Pacific Weddings Magazine

La Plume Couture features gorgeous hairpieces, hats, bracelets, feather bouquets and purses all with classic and vintage beauty. These accessories can make an ordinary wedding into a truly unique wedding.  Check out the “Plume” article in the current addition of Pacific Weddings Magazine on stands now to learn more about this new accessory line and see more photos by L’Amour Photography.

Oahu Wedding Photographer – La Plume Couture Vintage Wedding Shoot

When we were approached to photograph the new La Plume Couture line, we knew we would have a great time capturing all of the intricate details.  The historic Bayer Estate was the perfect backdrop for these photos featuring feather bouquets, beaded purses, and vintage hats.  L’Amour’s own, Wendy, even modeled some of the items with makeup and styling done by Heather Belle.

Oahu Wedding Photographer based in Honolulu

Oahu Wedding Photographer Vintage Shoot

Hawaii Wedding Photographer Vintage Wedding Details

Feather wedding details and hair pieces

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Vintage Wedding Hawaii by Oahu Wedding Photographers of Lamour Photography

Hawaii Wedding Photographer based on Oahu

Click here to see a behind-the-scenes video of L’Amour Photography’s Eric and John in action. Video done by Christine Nix.

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Hawaii Wedding Photographer – Just Maui’d

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Maui Wedding sunset

L’Amour’s Daily Shot of Love today features an amazing sunset on Kaanapali Beach in Maui on an mazing wedding day.  This destination wedding couple from California was blessed with absolutely perfect weather for their wedding on Maui.  The sunset was no exception.  Beautiful golden rays peeking through wispy clouds made for a spectacular sunset portrait session.  After the stroll down the beach and over the black lava rocks, the happy couple headed back in to get the party started at their wedding reception at the Sheraton Maui Resort and Spa.

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Hawaii Wedding Photographers – L’Amour Photography’s new ad in Pacific Weddings Magazine

Debuting our new logo in Pacific Weddings Magazine Summer/Fall 2010 Edition. Check out our advertisement on stands now!

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Hawaii Wedding Photographer Magazine Ad L'Amour Photography

Pacific Weddings Magazine is the essential bridal magazine for weddings in Hawaii, California, Mexico, Fiji and Pacific Coast areas.   Unlike many other wedding magazines that read more like a directory of websites, stores, and wedding vendors around the United States, Pacific Weddings Magazine offers brides and grooms useful information on planning and designing the perfect setting for an elegant and stylish destination wedding in the Pacific.  With articles spotlighting high-fashion wedding gowns, vibrant bouquets, intricate decorative details, beautiful and touching “Real Weddings,” and stunning photography from wedding photographers around the world, this is a perfect resource for our brides planning their Hawaii destination wedding from afar. Check out the latest addition on stands now.

Look for this edition of Pacific Weddings Magazine on stands throughout the West Coast of the United States.  Also, see if you can spot all of the pages with L’Amour Photography wedding photos!

Hawaii Wedding Photographers – L’Amour Photography has a new logo

From the very beginning, L’Amour Photography has been evolving and always getting better.  We are excited to reveal our new logo and a few changes to our website.  Same awesome team of wedding photographers, same quality images, but with a new logo! Out with the old, and in with the new!

L'Amour Photography Hawaii Wedding Photographers new logo
L'Amour Photography Hawaii Wedding Photographers new logo

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

Bride has hair and makeup done before hawaii wedding
Bride has hair and makeup done before hawaii wedding

When people think about a wedding day and all of its special moments, the preparation time before the ceremony is often overlooked.  The wedding preparation time is not a noted event during the day, but is often full of emotion and special moments that start the whole wedding day off on the right foot.  These are the moments where the bride gets transformed from an excited fiancé to a bride getting laced up in her dream wedding dress by her best friends and family as they look at her with awe and excitement.  These are the moments when it hits the bride and groom that in a few moments they will be saying their “I do”s in front of the most important people in their lives.  These are the moments when the father of the bride sees his “little girl” all of a sudden as a grown woman about to become a wife.  Emotions are flying all around the room with groomsmen making final toasts, bridesmaids helping the flower girl’s stage fright, the anxiety and anticipation of the bride stealing one last look in the mirror to make sure everything looks perfect, the heart skipping a beat or two as the bride waits for the doors to open and “Here Comes the Bride” to play.  It is these moments that are simply priceless and should never be forgotten as the bride and groom look back on the first day of the rest of their lives.

The Wedding Hula

There are many reasons you may want to consider incorporating a hula dance into your Hawaii wedding reception. Here are just a few.

Hawaiian wedding tradition – Combining song and story telling through dance, this Hawaiian tradition is often performed during a wedding reception by professional hula dancers or by the bride herself. One of the most popular songs for a hula wedding dance is the Hawaiian Wedding Song. The Wedding Hula is a very slow and beautiful dance that will captivate your guests.

Hula Wedding Dance to Hawaiian Wedding song

Entertainment – Hula or Tahitian dancers are a perfect addition to any Hawaiian wedding ceremony or reception. Hula dancers are often hired to perform an elegant dance to start a wedding ceremony as guest are seated and also as they are leaving the ceremony. Tahitian dancers, with their fast paced movements and upbeat music can be the perfect start to a Hawaii hula wedding reception. WannaHula is a great resource for getting hula lessons or hiring professional dances for your hula wedding.

Hula Wedding Dancers at Turtle Bay Oahu

Starting the party – Don’t just leave it to the professionals! Add a fun activity to your Hawaii wedding reception by getting your guests involved in learning to hula at your wedding. Professional hula dancers can guide your group of wedding guest through the basics moves of hula. Educational AND hilarious!

Hula Wedding Dancers teach guests to dance

Romantic – If you are rhythmically skilled, you may want to consider learning the wedding hula to perform for your husband at your wedding reception. This can be a special surprise and a beautiful representation of your love.

Bride performs Hula Wedding Dance in Hawaii

Cute – Young wedding guests often perform the hula for the bride and groom during the reception. This is a super cute way to keep your guests entertained and give a young talent a stage to show their hula skills in your honor.

Kids perform hula dance at a hawaii wedding reception

Whether you hire professionals to entertain your guests, schedule a quick hula lesson during your reception, or perform the hula to the Hawaiian Wedding Song for your love, hula dancing is a perfect way to add some Hawaiian wedding tradition to your special Hula Wedding.

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Hawaii Wedding Photographer – Trash the Dress Sneak Peek

This cute couple had only one day after their beautiful North Shore Oahu wedding ceremony and reception at Loulu Palms Estate.  what better way to spend their last day in Hawaii than a Trash the Dress Shoot. The bride and groom got all dressed up in their own wedding dress and suit once more for a fun, no-limitations, trash the dress shoot on the beach. There are so many fun photos from this shoot that we will share very soon. Here are just a few to tide you all over.

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Bride and Groom Trash the Dress in Oahu Hawaii
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Bride and Groom Trash the Dress in a Fountain

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