Many of you know about our fantastic trip to Maui, Hawaii at the end of December through early January. The initial purpose was to visit Sarah & Henry… it later turned into the perfect time to do their engagement photos along the Road to Hana! About a month before our trip, we got a text “So we think we’d like to get married on Dec. 31st.” You can bet that we did a little happy dance as we texted more and ironed out the details.
The day before their wedding, we did their engagement photos - so yes, they were still engaged at that point! It was a fun way to spend the day, knowing that it would be the last day of their engagement!
The morning of New Year’s Eve, we met with Sarah & Henry at Donut Dynamite to get some delicious donuts before heading out to their ceremony location. That’s our kind of way to start your wedding day!
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When we arrived at Ho’okipa Lookout near Paia on Maui, it was downpouring. We waited for a break in the rain before heading down to the edge of the ocean. As soon as we got set, the rain and wind began again.
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During their elopement, we not only witnessed typical Western traditions (like exchanging rings), but Hawaiian wedding traditions, too! They exchanged leis early in the ceremony - each placing one around the other’s neck and sealing it with a kiss on the cheek.
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Their vows were heartfelt and extremely emotion-provoking. (Elisebeth is glad it rained because she basically sobbed through the vows.)
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Their rings were blessed before they exchanged them.
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And with the sound of the conch shell - they were married! The smile on Sarah’s face showed such pure joy!
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Right as the ceremony ended, a rainbow peeked through the clouds. It was a truly Hawaiian elopement.
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We photographed a wedding on New Year’s Eve 2018. This 2019 New Year’s Eve wedding was different in every way possible. The magic we experienced seeing Sarah & Henry become husband and wife reminded us of the best part of marriage: sharing life together.
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Vendors:
Elopement Location: Ho’okipa Lookout, Dress: Lulus, Menswear: Banana Republic,
Lei: Safeway Officiant: Officiant Euta Lightsy