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Shirin + Thomas : Wedding : Na Aina Kai, Kauai

06.24.2009 Posted in destination wedding, sneek peek, wedding

Shirin and Tom were married Saturday on the North Shore of Kauai.  Jason and I flew over a few hours early to get lunch on our way up to the location, Na Aina Kai Botanical Gardens.

We were warned that there had been a traffic accident and that the major road (a two lane highway) was closed.  Our hearts go out to the two families that were greatly effected by the crash.  

Getting to the wedding was going to take longer then expected.  We made the most of our detour (the Waialua Golf Course) and made it up to Kilauea in plenty of time.  When we arrived I was relieved to hear from Deanna of I Do Weddings that all the vendors and guests had arrived safely.  

Shirin got ready at the Residence, a beautiful home overlooking the ocean.

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wblog003One pair for the beach ceremony, one pair for the reception.  I encourage ALL Hawaii brides to bring 2 pairs of shoes to the wedding.  

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wblog006Shirin had her hair and  make-up done by Blue Sky Styling.  Be sure to check out the “Updon’ts” section. 

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wblog014We rode the shuttle down to the ceremony site on the beach.

 The groom was dapper in his Zegna suit.  After all, what else would expect from the star of this sophisticated commercial.  Yes, Thomas is an accomplished writer and actor.  He is also so, so, so very in love with Shirin!

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wblog025Shirin and Tom had a Bahá’í ceremony.  It is much more spiritual then formal.  They had members of their family and close friends do readings of their own choosing.  Everything spoken was truly from the heart.  

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wblog039This is my favorite part of Na Aina Kai, the Hardwood Plantation.  

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wblog053The amazing work of Martin Roberts Design was prevalent throughout the reception area.  I was absolutely thrilled with the simple elegance of all the details. 

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wblog076Congrats to Shirin and Tom!  Thank you for having us capture your amazing day. Have a great adventurous honeymoon!!!!

 

xoxo, Marina

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June 25, 2009 - 1:51 am Ingrid - Gorgeous Marina!!! I love all of them. Hard to choose a fave, but definitely in love with the b/w of them kissing on the beach. Dreamy and romantic. I miss Kauai so much. That's where Mike and I were married.

June 25, 2009 - 2:18 am elizabeth - These are just so amazing Marina.. just beautifully captured..

June 25, 2009 - 6:15 am Amber Hughes - Beautiful set Marina! Love them! :)

June 25, 2009 - 6:47 am Bossy Joscie - wow, wow, wow. those are so fab! I love them all! the shots of the rings/invitation/dress- fabulous. the one of her looking at her reflection, aaawesome! the ones on the tree on the beach, in the trees, the group shot on the beach... the last shot, it looks magical!

June 27, 2009 - 11:15 am Shayne - These pictures just make me breakout in goosebumps. This looked like a perfect ceremony:)

June 27, 2009 - 4:29 pm Robin Hall - That's as it was...beautifully photographed...and true to the atmosphere of joy and life of the many gathered in that place to witness and celebrate Shirin and Tom.

July 2, 2009 - 3:31 am Paula Marina - I´ve been following your work here and on Flickr since I went to Hawaii in December/07 and your photos always get me too emotional and I love it ! These shots almost made me cry.

Marina Miller : Wedding Photographer : On Location

06.12.2009 Posted in destination wedding, life, sneek peek, wedding

At my last wedding I asked Jason to take a few shots of me working.  He managed to get a few that really show off the beauty of our location for the day.  Thanks Jason!!!

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All these photos were taken on the gorgeous property of the Kona Village Resort.  

Congrats to Marissa and Adam who were married last weekend! 

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I will be sharing more photos of their wedding in another post.  

I have some good news about my mom.  She is only in stage 1 of her breast cancer.  The end of this month she will get it removed and then start chemotherapy.  

I am so thankful that it isn’t worse.  

 

xoxo, Marina

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June 12, 2009 - 1:21 pm Amber - So glad to hear about your mom....my mom and I have been praying for her!

June 15, 2009 - 4:14 am vikki mcbee - Beautiful! Can't wait to see more. vm

June 16, 2009 - 3:50 pm Liz - Very good news about your Mom, Marina. Will continue to pray...

June 18, 2009 - 9:11 am Jason Miller - That's right I managed... I work in Management! :) Happy Birthday!!!

June 23, 2009 - 5:55 pm Kellie H - Chemo does wonders!! My aunt is a breast cancer curvivor & my mom just finished her treatment this winter. Glad it was caught early on too.

Kate + Matt : Wedding : Kona Village Resort

06.10.2009 Posted in destination wedding, sneek peek, wedding

I am alive!  Quickly before I get into this AWESOME destination wedding, gotta let you all know a few things.  

1) Baby is super healthy and my due date has moved to December 5th!  We find out the sex in about 6 weeks.  We are SO peeking!  Think PINK!!!!!

2) My three boys are out of school for summer.  This means I am mommy triple over time.  I am still dedicating my nights to my office, but for the most part, I will be at the library, pool, or the skatepark.  

3) I just found out that my mom has breast cancer.  So far we are optimistic, but news like that is never fun.

 

Now for something completely different…… A BLONDE BRIDE!!!!

For those of you who follow my work, I have never had a blonde bride.  I am still in shock about it….  Anyways, Kate gives blonde brides a good name.  She was so fun and excited for her big day.  She really was beaming like a little ray of sunshine.  

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Congrats Kate and Matt!  Your wedding was so fun.  Thanks for letting Jason and I be a part of your amazing day!!!

 

xoxo, Marina

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June 10, 2009 - 2:14 am Lori Barbely - SO beautiful! I love Kona Village Resort and it's so sweet that they got married at the same place her parents did!

June 10, 2009 - 9:27 am Amber - Wow Marina - these are so amazing! Love the first look ones and the turtles - wow! I'm so sorry to hear about your mom...we'll be praying for her!!

June 10, 2009 - 10:55 am Kate - MARINA! Oh my gosh I swear I almost dropped dead when I saw the photos!!! They are everything and Much Much MORE! You are the most amazing person! Thank you so so so Much! I'm very sorry to hear about your mom, your family is in my thoughts and prayers. *MUAH*

June 10, 2009 - 5:35 pm Mary - Marina, Kate was so incredibly fortunate to have found you on the great wide web...your work is absolutely fabulous!! The memories you captured will live on infinitely...Thank you from the bottom of my heart!!

June 12, 2009 - 6:26 am elizabeth - These are so amazing...

June 18, 2009 - 7:00 am Rachel - You are worth every dime people pay you... these are incredible. If it was my wedding I wouldn't be able to put a price on them actually. Incredible job.

Connie + Hung : Wedding : Moana Surfrider

05.22.2009 Posted in destination wedding, sneek peek, wedding

Yes, another beautiful day at my FAVORITE hotel in Waikiki, the Moana Surfrider.  It is totally okay to be obsessed with a building right?  Lucky for me, the sweet Connie and ever mindful Hung got hitched here a few weeks ago.  It was a picture perfect day and I couldn’t have asked for better shoes. See below.  ;)

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Everyone got ready at the much more economical Aqua Wave Waikiki hotel.

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Great orange theme bouquets by the Flower Girls.  I love the glass vases they use.

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Connie had a cute pair of Havaianas to wear on our walk over to the ceremony site.  FYI, Costco is selling Pearl white Havaianas with rhinestones for $29.  I saw them and thought of all my hawaii brides to be. 

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Hung and his groom’s men all wore Vans.  They were a lively bunch!

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We passed the ever patient Hung on our way out of the hotel.

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The girls and I made our way through the International Marketplace.  We found this bright exclamation near  a dumpster.  I told them, “Don’t worry, you can’t smell the photos later!”  What great smiles for such a stinky place!  

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Congrats Connie and Hung!  

I am off to to Kona tomorrow to shoot another wedding.  This time at the Kona Village Resort.  I have never been there so it should be interesting!

 

xoxo, Marina

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May 23, 2009 - 5:19 am Michele - Beautiful images!! The bride is gorgeous...wonderful smile. Adorable couple! Nice work!

May 23, 2009 - 6:48 am Melissa Saito - OH MY GOD! Marina, you are so mega talented, it's not even funny! :) I am just BLOWN AWAY by these amazing pictures! I can't wait til I get married so you can do mine!!! :D :D :D These are just GORGEOUS! They really are! :)

May 23, 2009 - 7:43 am Amber - Have fun in Kona - I'm sure you'll find some wonderful places...these are so great - wishing you had known all this at my wedding - but you were just a teenager :-)

May 24, 2009 - 1:03 am Dana Goodson - Another beautiful wedding! You are so luck with the most gorgeous couples and such an awesome place to shoot weddings.

May 25, 2009 - 7:54 am hung & connie - hi marina! it was so much fun and we LOVE these pictures!! thank you soooo much! :)

May 26, 2009 - 2:51 am elizabeth - These are beautiful.. just beautiful.. and unrelated.. I love the bridesmaid's dresses.

May 26, 2009 - 11:21 pm Natalie Moser - Great job, Marina! It was my pleasure to warm up these two. As you know, it wasn't tough. Their photographs are wonderful. You did a great job capturing their joy and personalities. Thanks for sharing with me. ;)

May 26, 2009 - 11:21 pm Natalie Moser - Oh... and Connie and Hung... Congratulations!!!

June 4, 2009 - 11:35 am Rachel - What do you charge? Because honestly, I'd give you a kidney if that's what it took... these are amazing.

June 23, 2009 - 9:53 am jael deyoung - these are AMAZING!!! we just got back from staying at the Moana Surfrider and had a fantastic time. it's such a beautiful hotel and the view is spectacular!