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Jessica + James : Wedding : Four Seasons + Hilton Waikoloa

marina — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 00:37:39 +0000

This wedding is one of the reasons why I love shooting in Kona. The locations are so spectacular and unique. I would consider moving there if I didn’t have such a big family to uproot.

Jessica the bride is a Big Island girl. Her mom works at the Hilton and her dad runs the Four Seasons‘ golf course. Both locations scream “Get married here!” so that is exactly what she did.

A special thank you to Jessica’s parents for being such gracious hosts. My family and I had a blast playing in the pools at Hilton Waikoloa.

xoxo, Marina

Amanda + Joe : Just Married : Waimanalo Beach

marina — Tue, 25 May 2010 20:23:44 +0000

This wedding season is in full bloom here on Hawaii. I am really enjoying being back in my creative saddle. This is my first season with a baby and it is proving to be a challenge. Not only am I doing my regular checklists of gear, contracts, and timelines, but I am also doing a personal checklist. Before going to a wedding I have to prep for weeks, booking rental cars and flights, pumping milk for the baby, and making sure my kids are all taken care of. Life is crazy but I am loving every moment of it.

Here is a wedding that I was a little nervous about shooting. It was my first 6 hour day away from the baby and I was SO scared he would wilt away and die without me. Luckily, my couple, Amanda and Joe were AWESOME and my hubby did great with the baby. All my preparations paid off and everyone had a stellar day.

Amanda got her hair did at the Royal Hawaiian Hotel’s spa Abhasa. It had such a relaxing zen feeling and was the perfect way to start the day.

After some final touches at the Hilton Prince Kuhio, we were off to the beach in Waimanalo on Oahu’s South east side. The weather was perfect with a constant breeze.

I just love Amanda’s full sleeve!

Congrats to you, Joe and Amanda! I had a great time just enjoying the first hours as man and wife with you.

xoxo, Marina

KB + Manolo: Day After Session : Waikiki

marina — Thu, 20 May 2010 04:02:01 +0000

We are back from a trip to LA and a weekend on the Big Island. Looks like I’ll be back in Kona in two weeks for another double day wedding. Other places I have booked weddings for 2010: Kona Village Resort x2, Na Aina Kai on Kauai, and Kapalua Maui.

My kids are out of school for summer starting next week. Thank God for summer fun. Could you imagine me with 4 kids 24/7 for two months straight?!!! I would go mental… and I would spend a lot more time at the beach. :)

Here is day two of the most romantic and personal wedding ever. This time, Manolo and KB headed out to waters of Waikiki for a lei exchange and more vows. I had water in my ears, so I didn’t hear much.

They also set up a GOPro Hero HD video camera. I SO want one of these!

Thanks Manolo and KB for having me document your amazing first days as a married couple.

xoxo, Marina