Junko + Charlie’s Wedding: 11/11/2011 – They got married on the most popular date of 2011, but more importantly, they brought nearly a hundred of their closest family and friends from Asia and the United States to Hawaii, and threw one heck of a party. From the moment I met Junko and Charlie, we connected like we were old friends catching up over dinner. They’re such a unique couple, one that I’ll certainly never forget. From being super duper fun to hang out with to being so considerate and accommodating, I feel so blessed to have met Junko and Charlie and photograph their amazing wedding in Oahu last Friday.
It’s crazy how sometimes, things just work in your favor. When I arrived in Oahu last Thursday, the weather changed from sunny to cloudy to rainy to windy and back to sunny, all in a matter of minutes. But I think the weather Gods were once again on my side, as there was not a single drop of rain on Junko and Charlie’s wedding day, as well as their Trash The Dress portrait session the day after (more on that later)! On a random note, I don’t think I ever had a bride and groom go from taking shots out of a ice sculpture Jack Daniels to going craaaaazy on the dance floor – Charlie did you ever end up finding your shirt and coat? :)
And how could I forget to thank the very reason I was able to meet this awesome couple and document their big day: Yingka Chou of Master Plans – Events & Design! You won’t find a planner/coordinator/florist/linen supplier/Ms. Do-it-all as amazing as Yingka. When she’s coordinating a wedding and I’m shooting it, I know the day will be in good hands. I can’t thank Yingka enough for referring me to Junko and Charlie and also praise her (as well as her partner in crime Chester!) enough for planning and coordinating a beautiful wedding. Plus, it was wonderful to finally work with vendor friends on a destination wedding (no more hanging out and eating like a loner :P).
Everyone from the parents and wedding party to the guests and even vendors stayed at the Ihilani JW Marriott Hawaii Resort Hotel and Spa. It was really convenient having the getting ready, ceremony, portraits, and reception all take place at one location, and also being minutes from your own bed/room! But that’s only a small example of how thoughtful Junko and Charlie are. They really went out of their way to make sure all their guests had a good time, including yours truly, with FOUR cans of Red Bull personally delivered by them. Well, enough of me rambling on…I put together a slideshow of Junko and Charlie’s wedding, and would love for you to check it out here. Stay tuned for a post on their TTD session the very next day!
Ceremony and reception locations: Ihilani JW Marriott Hawaii Resort Hotel and Spa in Oahu, Hawaii
Planner and coordinator: Master Plans – Events and Designs
Videographer: Supreme Video Productions
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