Courtlin and Truc will be having three weddings in total! The first took place in my backyard under the tangerine trees where my husband acted as “Rev” and paperwork was signed and sealed. Below is a selection from wedding number two, where the presence of family, close friends, music, minister and vows made their union truly official. It was a true East meets West, meets Hawaii event. Courtlin is from the mainland and Truc is from Vietnam. Parents from each respective part of the world were in attendance. The minister and his wife and partner brought both families together in a beautiful Hawaiian ceremony while standing in the Japanese gardens at Foster Botanical Garden. Truc wore a beautiful Vietnamese wedding outfit, the ao dai, and Courtlin, in a touching show of love and cultural acceptance, wore the traditional Vietnamese clothing as well. With just 10 people in attendance, this intimate wedding was so special and so beautiful. My favorite part was when Courtlin lovingly wiped the tears from Truc’s cheeks… The third and final wedding takes place in beautiful Vietnam! I’m ready for it Mr and Mrs Holt!
Monday, January 18, 2010 Posted in Weddings
Wednesday, December 16, 2009 Posted in Weddings
This adorable shop is a must visit for brides and wedding planners. Sugarcane is filled to the brim with one of a kind collectibles, vintage furnishings, jewelry, designer clothing and local artistry. Everything in the store is previously owned, locally made or constructed from recycled and other eco-friendly materials, and hand picked by the very friendly owner, Faith, who opened the shop about three months ago. I searched out Sugarcane after reading about it in Honolulu Weekly. They hit the nail on the head with this statement: “Sugarcane has a touch of shabby chic, a dash of Hawaiiana and a pinch of kitsch blended with a hearty helping of environmental friendliness.” Budget FYI: Sugarcane is totally reasonable!
Faith was kind enough to let me spend a morning photographing her treasures…
These amazing vintage chandeliers would be an adorable addition to anything from a wedding reception, beautifully designed dining room or a little girls bedroom. You might have a hard time talking Faith into selling them to you – she loves them!
A mix of the eclectic treasures that adorn every nook and cranny of the shop.
These handmade sock animals aren’t really wedding related, but aren’t they cute?
I LOVE the handmade picture frames!
The locally made and vintage jewelry is reason enough to come by for a look. I especially love the sparkly stuff!
This is just a taste, swing by Sugarcane and see for yourself!
Sugarcane is located in Kaimuki behind Big City Diner
1137 11th Ave #101
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 739-2263
Hours: Tue-Sun. 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday, November 4, 2009 Posted in Weddings
I love this wedding! It was small, it was simple, it was beautiful, and Jill and Troy were relaxed and carefree and totally in love. The wedding, like the couple, was a perfect mix of mainland and Hawaii. Jill’s awesome fire engine red shoes and her funky photo location ideas were complemented by local traditions, like an ukulele player and lei exchanges. Even the flowers were a perfect choice with a mix of tropical orchids and bright pink gerbera daisies. There were a lot of favorite moments on this day, the fun we had taking pictures before, Jill’s father beaming proudly as he walked his daughter down the aisle, Troy as he tried to control his tears during post-ceremony hugs and kisses, the laughter the happy couple shared with close family and friends, and those stolen moments of love between Jill and Troy that I managed to capture, for them to look back on in their long and happy life together. I am so lucky to do what I do!
Pre-ceremony: Kualoa Beach Park, Waihole Poi Factory
Ceremony: Haiku Gardens
Wednesday, October 28, 2009 Posted in Weddings
Wednesday, October 21, 2009 Posted in Weddings
by Michelle Scotti
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