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How To Have An Intimate Heartfelt Wedding In Hawaii

Hawaii wedding portrait with palm trees and ocean view

A charming and intimate wedding day filled with close family and friends on the tropical island of Hawaii, could this wedding day get any more ideal? We really don't think so. So settle in and enjoy this fabulous and sweet event that honors not only the bride and groom but also both of their families. 

Keep scrolling to see how Chris and Jaerim included those closest to them in their ceremony, and stay for a truly heartwarming reception. Don't forget to stop by the full gallery to see all the lovely photos taken by the talented  Rae Marshall Photography.

Wedding dress hanging from a tropical tree outdoors

Bride and bridesmaids in matching robes, embracing outdoors


Groom in suit adjusts collar before wedding ceremony Bride and groom share a kiss outdoors on their wedding day Bride and groom embrace in lush garden wedding venue

Bride holds a unique wedding bouquet of roses and protea


Happy newlyweds pose in lush greenery on wedding day Asian bride in lace dress holding bouquet outdoors Rustic wedding bouquet on lace dress on green grass

Wedding rings on wooden box with floral background Wedding details pink shoes letter ring and bouquet

Bride and groom pose during a beautiful outdoor wedding

A sweet day for a sweet couple

Chris & Jaerim are an amazing couple who decided to get married in beautiful Hawaii because it is a place Jaerim called home for so long. She lived here for 6 years when studying for her Masters and Doctoral degrees (whew!) and then started teaching at Princeton University from there. 

Both families came together to meet for the first time and Hawaii was the perfect place for them to meet between Korea and the mainland USA. What an awesome way to celebrate together on the island for a family honeymoon! 

Their wedding day at Kualoa Ranch, Paliku Gardens was stunning and intimate with their closest family and friends, and their first look was such a sweet moment. We love a sweet reaction from our grooms and Chris was floored by his bride! 

They had their ceremony overlooking the view to the ocean and Chinaman’s Hat island and it included a song sung by two of her best friends. Then everyone headed to the reception for good toasts and dancing. One of my personal favorite details were their hanging signs on the bride & groom’s seat, both saying “Doctor”. Now that’s an impressive couple!

Bamboo wedding arch with tropical flowers and microphone

Wedding ceremony chairs decorated with flowers and pineapples groom being walked down the aisle by mother and father

bride being walked down the aisle by mother and father

Floral arrangement with anthuriums on a bamboo pole Outdoor wedding ceremony with ocean view in Hawaii

Happy Hawaiian wedding ceremony with bride and groom

Bride and groom kissing at outdoor wedding ceremony

Happy newlyweds joyfully exit Hawaiian wedding ceremony

groom and his men in navy suits and greenery garlands

Bride with bridesmaids at outdoor mountain wedding Wedding rings on a bridal bouquet of protea and roses

wedding dip kiss

wedding sign

outdoor wedding reception on Hawaii

outdoor wedding reception tables

acrylic wedding menu

wedding reception entrance

wedding globe guest book wedding bouquets

better together wedding cake topper and cupcakes

i do me too wedding forks doctor doctor wedding seat signs

wedding dance

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