Your wedding day—a celebration of love in its purest form, filled with cherished moments while emotions run high—often seems to pass in the blink of an eye. In this whirlwind of laughter, love, and tears, a skilled videographer becomes the key to capturing these...
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Stay & Celebrate Together
Photos By: Keoni Michael Nestled along the sun-kissed shores of O‘ahu’s most iconic horizon sits a lively and modern destination for discovery, Hyatt Centric Waikiki Beach. Discovering Aloha nestled along the sun-kissed shores of O‘ahu’s most iconic horizon sits a...
Top 9 Most Memorable Wedding Adventures, by Hawai‘i’s Adventure Elopement Photographer
Your wedding is meant to pay homage to the unique love you’ve created between you and the most important person in your life. For some of the more adventurous couples, that means bringing your altar to the height of Hawai‘i’s mountains or the depths of its sea. ...
4 LGBTQ+ Inclusive Wedding Vendors
Header Photo by Megan Moura Photography Whether it be coordinating the event, capturing your special day, or designing floral arrangements, the role of each wedding vendor is to craft the essence of love in all its forms. Planning a wedding and making...
8 Affirmations to Feel Beautiful on Your Wedding Day
Your wedding day can be filled with a mix of emotions, but having a few affirmations on hand will help you feel radiant, inside and out. Don’t forget to take a few deep breaths as well! Photography courtesy of Forever Amour Events and Dana Dufek Photography ...
3 Cocktail Recipes for Your Summer Festivities
Photography by The Rogue Brussel Sprout Summer is in full swing and celebration is in the air! Whether for your wedding day, bachelor(ette) party, or just a fun way to make a splash under the warm Hawaiian sun, consider toasting love with one of these delicious...
Love with PRIDE: Celebrating Marriage Equality in Hawai‘i
Photography by Jaycob Sierra In honor of LGBTQ+ Pride Month, join us in celebrating the 30th anniversary of the movement toward marriage equality in Hawai‘i. At its core, weddings are all about celebrating a couple’s perennial love for and commitment to...
Things No One Tells You About Your Wedding Day
Photography by Carol Oliva Photography Everyone has something to say about weddings. We all know to “be in the moment,” because “it goes by so fast!” But there are some things people don’t warn us about. Below are a few things that may surprise you. Your walk...
Vendors in: Oahu
Oahu is known as The Gathering Place and although the third largest island of the Hawaiian Islands it is the most populous. For good reasons: sun, sea and the Aloha Spirit. A perfect venue to gather your loved ones and begin the journey. What does it feel like to step...
The Ultimate Wedding Checklist: What to Pack for Your Big Day
Header Photo Courtesy of ALOHA Collection The days leading up to your wedding can get very hectic—between hair appointments and getting nails done, between last-minute deliveries and almost-forgot pick-ups, it’s easy to begin feeling stressed and overwhelmed on...
Why You Should Hire a Day-of Planner
Photography courtesy of Forever Amour Events and Absolutely Loved Photography Because a bride’s focus should be on enjoying every moment of her wedding day. If your big day is just around the corner, you know that the months and days leading up to a...
Engaging With Experts: The Planner Edition
Meet Hawaii’s expert wedding planners and get an inside look on the tips and tricks they’ve collected through decades of industry experience. In this edition of the Engaging with Experts series, these professionals share their thoughts and passions to ensure your...
Pros and Cons: Outdoor Wedding
Header Photo Credit: Jenny Vargas Photography Photography by Jun Tagai at Blanc Photo What better place to have a wedding than on a beach in Hawaii? Consider these pros and cons to find out! There’s a reason why Hawaii is the destination for weddings. It’s hard to...
Vendors in: BIG ISLAND
The Big Island is just that...BIG! Sprawling over 4,000 square miles, the Hawaii island offers choices galore. Our favorites will bring a sparkle to your special day. It’s the Big Island’s striking contrasts that entice romantics to its vast, pristine shores and...
3 Classic Bachelorette Party Ideas
Photography courtesy of Belle de Jour Sometimes it’s best to stick with the classics. With countless evolving trends and party theme ideas popping up on every corner of our Pinterest board, it’s easy to get overwhelmed. Here are 3 bachelorette party ideas that aren’t...
HNL Studios: Unforgettable Weddings Start Here
HNL Studios is Hawaii’s international award-winning wedding team offering luxury fine-art photography, videography DJ, and photo booth experience serving Oahu, throughout the state of Hawaii, and worldwide. Your wedding day is one of the most important days of your...
A BESPOKE Affair: Celebrating Vol. 1
Videography courtesy of Aria Studios Photography courtesy of Courtney Mau Visual An evening of celebration amongst the local wedding industry to toast Vol. 1, Hawaii Wedding Style's inaugural annual print edition. This Valentine’s Day marked the launch of Vol....
Curating Your Perfect Reception Menu
The ultimate guide for building a menu of delicious bites for you and your wedding guests. The most exciting thing about getting married—aside from making a lifelong commitment to loving and cherishing your soulmate forever—is of course the food! After a long...
Vendors in: MAUI
Just a couple of our very many Valley Isle favorites.Maui, Hawaii’s Valley Isle, is most famous for its gorgeous white sand beaches and lush greenery. If you’re looking for the perfect place to walk down the aisle, why not in a tropical paradise with laxed countryside...
Proposing on Valentine’s Day
Photography by Right Frame Photography Elevate your Valentine’s Day romance by getting down on one knee and popping the big question. As hearts and roses fill every inch of the shelves in your local grocery store in preparation for the year’s most romantic day, you...
5 Tips for Wedding Planning on a Budget
Because there’s no price tag on your happiness. Photography by Alyson Hall The only thing that truly matters on the day that you take your first steps towards forever is you and the person you’ve promised to travel this road with. Nonetheless, we often also dream up...
Hawaii Proposal Planners Can Help Make Your Engagement Both Perfect & Memorable
Proposal season is in full swing and we're here to bring you some inspiration. We reached out to some of Hawaii's leading proposal planners in Hawaii to find out what's trending. We've gathered some of their best advice for those planning to propose to their...
Hawaii Wedding Style COMEBACK ISSUE, Unveiled
Photography By: Travis K. OkimotoVideography By: Wes Larsen MediaBy: Cara Phillips On October 10, the long-awaited launch of Hawaii Wedding Style’s Fall/Winter Digital Edition— their first release after a two-year pause— was commemorated with an amazing one-night...
Make Lemonade Project
Because donating to a great cause is a great way to start your union.Kelsey Nishi Darling is a talented calligrapher whose small business, Hawaii Calligraphy, has contributed personalized details to hundreds of Hawaii weddings, baby showers, birthdays, and beyond....
Celebrations at Sea
LightsUP Hawaii, Kauai Sea Tours, Kanani Sails, and Na Hoku II offer amazing ocean activities that are sure to make waves. By: IJfke Ridgley Many people dream of having an oceanfront wedding. Many dream of having an oceanfront wedding in Hawaii. But what if you could...