A crisp green and white destination wedding in hawaii

After exchanging secret glances across the bar, Olivia worked up the nerve to approach Rob and buy him a drink. A week later, he returned the favor by taking her to dinner. They’ve been inseparable ever since! Several years later, Rob planned to propose on a trip to Olivia’s hometown in Australia. Unfortunately, the country had closed its borders for the pandemic, leaving Rob scrambling for a solution. After two failed petitions to enter, he decided to hang his fate on love itself. He submitted one last petition with a photo of the engagement ring and a personal letter begging the Australian government for entry. It worked! Once cleared, the pair traveled to Sydney to visit Olivia’s family. Little did she know, Rob had bigger plans up his sleeve. After a romantic beach proposal, they returned to celebrate with a surprise engagement party at her grandmother’s house.

Olivia and Rob decided to tie the knot in Hawaii, wanting to celebrate with the full island wedding experience. In a seaside ceremony, the couple said “I do” with sweeping views of the coast behind them. Lalamilo Flower Girl paired Lush monstera and palm leaves with white blooms, capturing the beauty of Hawaiian flora.

After a morning surf session with his buddies, Rob brought his (clean!) surfboard to the venue, where it was repurposed as a “guest book” for loved ones to sign and share well wishes.

Wanting to incorporate local traditions, Olivia and Rob placed leis over each other’s necks before exchanging rings blessed with ocean water in a Koa wood bowl. To honor Olivia’s Aussie heritage, Rob also surprised her with a champagne “shoey” at the reception!

The open-air reception carried over the tropical theme from the ceremony with abundant greenery and wicker accents. Personalized hanging shells doubled as a seating chart, and wind chime for the perfect island wedding soundtrack!