Alex & David's Destination Wedding on The Big Island, Kona, Hawaii
This Wedding was a joy to be apart of, photography-wise and just as a person. Everyone who came to this wedding treated me with such kindness and like I was family. It’s always incredible to feel like I am a true and welcomed part of the day and not just a photographer on the sidelines photographing a quick gig.
These two had their first date in the beautiful mountains of Oregon where they both reside. This was a destination wedding for me and for the two of them & their friends and family. Alex is an incredible potter and does this full time in the quaint Rogue Valley. She brought some pieces all the way from Oregon to add a special & personal touch to the day. I thoroughly enjoy photographing these smaller weddings and plan on doing many more this year and next. It was just a down-to-earth celebration and day filled with genuine tears, laughter, and people. Post-Ceremony we left the Airbnb & drove down to the beach for some Bride & Groom Portraits overlooking the bay and I 1000% don’t regret the 23 minute drive. I am blessed to have been the chosen photographer for this Wedding and hope to capture many more humble gatherings like this in Hawaii.
Vendor Credits
As Published On: Pacific Weddings
Dress: BHLDN
Rentals: Kona Event Rentals
Hair & Makeup: Grace Makeup Artistry
Pottery: Alex Apland
Bride’s Rings: FredMeyer Jewelers
Flat Lay Styling Surface: Jaime Arlene
Film Scans: PhotoVision Prints
These Day Geckos pretty much were EVERYWHERE. They were in the house, outside of the house, and on all of the plants, but I think they are super adorable. As an Oregon Native I am much more used to see blue bellied lizards and other types that call Oregon home, so this was a unique and fun sighting for me.
Alex has been plant-based for about 8 years. They bought ingredients locally to make this delicious Vegan chocolate macadamia nut Wedding Cake! They also sourced all of the flowers and plants used in the wedding at a local market and on the Private Estate. Her DIY bouquet was gorgeous and cost less than $100.
The skies showered us with good luck on the wedding day. All of the guys downstairs stripped down to their bathing suits and took a warm swim in the property’s pool. I spotted this moment while upstairs taking photos of the Bride getting ready to say “I Do”.
We ended the day with a beautiful sunset even though it rained or sprinkled most of the day, and we even saw a Turtle in the Bay. The sun was shining down on this beautiful marriage that day.
