aloha everyone! it’s so hot this week. i need a shave ice… stat! while i’m waiting for that, these images from rachelle and patrick’s wedding at Bali Hai have us missing hawaii big time, but still smiling.
from the time we arrived at humphrey’s half moon inn to catch the finishing touches on the girls’ hair and makeup, to the last portrait of rachelle and patrick as daylight faded away, their whole wedding day was one awesome luau. the only thing that wasn’t good was that it ended.
rachelle and patrick, we absolutely love you guys, like, walking on la jolla shores, holding hands, full-on-pda kinda love. our first meeting with you was exactly like your first date at opera. as soon as you walked in and smiled we had cartoon hearts in our eyes. when you said you wanted to have a lightsaber duel at your engagement session we immediately took down our match.com profile because we knew you were the ones for us. you guys just have a way of making everyone around you happier than they ever thought they could be, and that’s not the booze talking. seeing the love you have for each other and the admiration all of your family and friends have for you is something special. i can’t wait to see what the future holds for you two. i think it’s going to be even better than a little house on the prairie wagon with a case of tempranillo, an xbox, and a playstation in it.
speaking of tempranillo, have you seen winezombie.com yet? check out their CA wine regions before you take your next tasting trip.
who needs a mirror when you have an iphone?
i love prizes! especially Toms (hand-painted by the bride), Coach clutches (super cute), and fun 3-finger mustache rings.
let me just pause here for a second to thank julia and her patrick for telling rachelle and her patrick (aka phoenix) about us. thank you! we can’t wait to see you again!
i only have one word to describe rachelle and all of her bridesmaids… stunning.
who’s ready for the first look?
patrick was looking sharp, and had his trademark smile on.
chuck’s chucks. see what i did there?
it was hard to hear over the wind and tears, but i know i heard rachelle tell patrick that she will never leave his side, not even if there is a zombocalypse. that’s love right there.
love – these – smiles!
i love you! i know.
break it down!
here we have paolo and marissa, serious contenders for the title of funnest couple on the planet. we’re shooting their wedding next year and i already know it’s going to be awesome!
getting back to present day, paolo, having previously sampled a bali hai mai tai, already knew what marissa was in for.
poor, poor marissa.
to say they’re strong is the understatement of your life. they are straight up rocket fuel. rocket fuel with fruit garnish.
having sampled maybe 1 or 2 other drinks, patrick was all like, “what are you guys talking about? this mai tai is delicious.”
as we were taking pictures on the dock next to this beautiful yacht, the owner of “don’t sea me” saw us. he was having dinner at bali hai and came walking toward us. having been kicked out of more places than i have fingers and toes, we were fully prepared to get the old heave-ho. instead, he totally surprised us by offering to let us shoot on his boat.
how cool is that guy?
very.
i didn’t get his name, but if he, or anyone that knows him, is out there reading this i have to say, thank you again! the world needs more people like you.
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special thanks to family, friends, vendors, friendly boat owners, and everyone else that helped make rachelle and patrick’s wedding perfect!
officiant: Rev. Christopher Tuttle – Vows From the Heart (seriously, the best officiant of all time! he’s funny, and he steps out of the shot for the first kiss. double bonus!)
venue: Bali Hai Restaurant
photography: Ohana Photographers (including april!)
hair: Paula and Anthony – The Makeup and Hair Studio
make-up: Nick Reynolds and staff – Pink Diamond Artistry
flowers: Elegance by LMS
videography: Nan Grenier – Classic Filmworks
cake: Roz Coble – The Baker on Kettner
dj: Paul Peterson
bride’s dress: Alfred Angelo
bridesmaid’s dresses & ceremony shoes: David’s Bridal
girl’s reception shoes: Toms (with hand-painted artwork by the bride)
guys clothing: H&M, Nordstrom Rack, Converse (custom chucks)
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WOW… you think my husband would let me do over the whole engagement/wedding thing, so I can have all my favorite photographers take pics of us? Cause you guys are definitely on the top of that list! Hot HoT HOT!!
Amazed at beautiful portrait after beautiful portrait! They have so many to choose from!
You totally captured the fun and the sexy here!
Came over from Wedding Chicks an hour ago, (hehe) and I’ve been entranced since! Probably should get back to work! I just want to say I love your style! Your couples always look so natural and simply said, beautiful. I should probably get back to work! I’ll be adding you to my reader!
WOW!!! I am at a loss for words! Stunning couple, and my goodness the moments captured! Looked like a fun wedding! A perfect mix of fun and total hotness! And once again I have to say the portraits should be gallery wraps in your studio!
These wedding pictures are amazing! Every one is full of emotion, fun, smiles and most importantly, love. Beautiful job!
The emotion and beauty you captured here is fantastic! What a stunning bride with such a beautiful smile! I’ll admit her tearing up got me too =) I bet their wedding album is amazing! Beautiful work!
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Love the party atmosphere captured. One of those wedding you would want to be invited to! Top notch coverage.
Oh my gosh the picture of the group with their eyes closed, was that on purpose!? If not, how funny they all blinked at the same time, and if so, very creative! That’s why I love your pictures, always so fun and different!
“Holy” and “Shit.”
This looks like the most fun wedding in the universe of weddings. The portraits are dope!
Love how fun and sexy your photos and your couples are!
wow! beautiful bride! love the cake, the chucks, all the shots by the boat…awesome! hawaii definately misses you guys! come get your tropical rush shave ice! =)
The b&w of the bride and groom in the shadow, is art. Wow, just wow.
Straight up dopeness.
The pics of her crying during the vows got me teary eyed. Zombocalypse worked in your vows, so awesome! Beautiful memories you captured here!
Wow, that is one good looking couple! So much gorgeousness here! The photos on the pier are amah-zing! and the portraits in the shadows are sick! Their wedding album will be the envy of all her friends! Beautifully done as usual!
I love how much fun and disgustingly beautiful your couples are! That’s how you have a blast on your day!
Beautiful wedding pictures! Can’t wait to see you next weekend! YAY!
Looking at your photos is like being an invited guest :) Emotions, beauty and fun always captured perfectly! I need to be best friends with all your couples ;-)
Wow, I remember totally gushing over their engagement session! They look incredible! Love as always Ohana!
pretty pictures!
Gorgeous couple! I have to say that I think these are some of my favorite portrait shots you have taken! The one’s behind the big leaf, wow.
All images are amazing. I love the one of the groom seeing her walk down the aisle and she is crying. Touching moment wonderfully captured!
You have seriously got the cutest most fun couples! Love her hair and the portraits are phenomenal!
Absolutely amazing. Love all of these, there isn’t one that I dislike. LOVE I say!
Always love your angles! The pics on the dock are legit!
Wow, fantastic! The pictures are amazing! And the bride is so cute! Awesome!
Fantastic photos and what a beautiful couple!!! I bet they are very happy about them.
I wish I had even 10% of your talents when it comes to photography. Their engagement session was also beautiful.
Gorgeous couple, lovely pictures! You really know how to capture feelings and emotions in your photos!
Could you guys have more fun and gorgeous couples??? Wow, her eyes are amazing in that leaf pic! I’m blown away by the comp and mood of the shadows portrait! Freaking balls out rockin Ohana!
oh my the pics of the girls in the leaves! so gorgeous! coach bags!? best bridesmaid gifts evaaar!
The portraits of the couple are sick! Love that cake topper too!
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