It’s My Wedding Day Beaches! A Tropical Boho Wedding at the Iconic Pink Hotel of Waikiki.
Melanie and Benjamin live in NYC, where they met, but love traveling to colorful exotic places. The iconic Royal Hawaiian Hotel, also known as the Pink Palace of Waikiki, was the perfect venue for their nuptials. They loved being able to share the aloha spirit and beauty of Hawaii with their family and friends, many of which were experiencing the islands for the first time.
Keep scrolling to see all of the beautiful photos by Absolutely Loved Photography. You'll feel like you're on a tropical vacation just by looking at all of these amazing florals created by Florist Grand for this tropical and fun beachside wedding day at The Royal Hawaiian Hotel . You can see all the images in the full gallery. Read on to hear more from Absolutely Loved Photography.
It's My Wedding Day Beaches!
Taking inspiration from the tropical surroundings, the bridal party blended right into the island theme. Bride Melanie resembled an island princess with her peony flower crown, known as a lei po'o in Hawaii as was styled by Flaunt Hawaii. Her boho style "wedding dress" featured a lacey off the shoulder crop top and a silk skirt with a small train. This flowed perfectly in the warm trade wind breeze.
The bridesmaids wore a modern take on the traditional Hawaiian “mumu,” floor length dresses with a vintage aloha print. The groom and groomsmen complimented the ladies with neutral beige suits and tropical ties. The florals, overflowed with coral pink peonies along with proteas and anthuriums, local to the islands.
The morning ceremony took place at the Ocean Lawn, aptly named because only a small strip of beach separates it from the turquoise ocean. After the ceremony the newlyweds and their guests enjoyed an open air brunch with views of Waikiki Beach and Diamond Head mountain. Pineapple favors welcomed the guests at their seats and the signature drink of Waikiki, the Mai Tai, was served. Once the formalities were over, everyone knew where they would be headed next, to the beach!
Original Mai Tai Signature Cocktail Recipe
Build in shaker with ice:
1 oz. Bacardi Rum
1 tsp. Cherry Vanilla Puree
½ oz. Amaretto di Saronno
½ oz. Cointreau
1 oz. Fresh Govinda Orange Juice
2 oz. Fresh Govinda Pineapple Juice
½ oz. Whaler’s Dark Rum Float
Roll the shaker, pour in a large “bucket” glass. Float with Whaler’s Dark Rum, garnish with a parasol with cherry, pineapple and lime wedge.
- Couple: Melanie Kittle
- Couple: Benjamin Kittle
- Flowers: Florist Grand
- Hair, Makeup & Beauty: Flaunt Hawaii
- Photographers: Absolutely Loved Photography
- Venues: The Royal Hawaiian Hotel