Alright Maui, you did it with this one. I am in love with your little (or not so little) island thanks to this elopement by Forever Photography Studio. Sun, sand, bright colors, gorgeous couple and a low key vibe – it’s destination sophistication at its finest. So join me in the full gallery of images to soak it all in, no sunscreen required.
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From the Bride… I met Skyler my freshman year of college while visiting my best friend in Austin. It wasnt love at first sight (and I actually had a boyfriend at the time), but my friend ended up being Skyler’s roommate for the next 4 years so I would see him occasionally when I went to Austin. It wasn’t until Skyler graduated from the University of Texas in December of 06 that something seemed to click between us. We ended up talking over the phone all Christmas break and had our first date on New Year’s Eve. A week or so later he decided to come visit me at school for the weekend. Unfortunately I wound up catching a cold but he drove the 3 hours to come see me anyway. I knew he was a keeper when I opened my door and he had a bouquet of sunflowers with Emergen-C tucked in them!
After starting to plan a traditional wedding, we decided it wasn’t for us and chose to elope in Maui. It was less stressful and felt more intimate to focus on just the two of us. Just because we were eloping, I had no intentions of looking like a shabby bride and groom. I invested in a beautiful Enzoani gown and had Skyler buy a nice tan suit jacket with dark contrasting pants…flip flops were a must though! I searched all over the internet trying to find the right hair piece, visited multiple boutiques and then randomly came across my bejeweled fabric headband at Nordstrom. I also bought some hair flowers on Etsy for the day after shoot when my hair was down.
I decided to use a wedding planner to book vendors so I could truly relax on the big day. My planner recommended Lois Hiranaga Floral Design for my bouquet and leis. I have no words for how beautiful my flowers were! She created something so exquisite from a single email of me telling her what colors I wanted and a few flowers that I liked. The best surprise was that she somehow found peonies which were out of season!
We were married at sunset on a secluded beach. Instead of having 100 eyes on me as I came down the aisle, Skyler held my hand as we walked together down the beach. We wrote our own vows, exchanged rings and leis and had the blowing of the conch shell by a Hawaiian pastor. It was the romantic, low key wedding that I had always wanted! Or as Skyler says… Best. Day. Ever!
Wedding Photography: Forever Photography Studio / Flowers: Lois Hiranaga Floral Design / Wedding Dress: Enzoani / Bride’s Headband: Nordstrom / Bride’s Hair Flowers: Etsy / Groom’s Attire: Banana Republic / Wedding Planner: Jackie Tanaka of Tropical Maui Weddings / Officiant: Rev Laki Pomaikai Ka’ahumanu
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her dress is just stunning! as is her bouquet.
We are sooo excited about this feature! WE LOVE Laury and Skyler! It was so awesome to be apart of something so special! We hope to have more unique elopements ;). Thanks for featuring their beautiful wedding!
These are beautiful pictures! They really captured the beauty of the elopement.
This shoot is precious!!! The colors are amazing for the tropical feel!
The bride is perfection. Her dress is quite possibly the most beautiful dress I've ever seen. And the bouquet...wowza.
THAT DRESS! So gorgeous!
Wowi Wowi Maui! This makes me want to run off and get married all over again! And I am just crazy about her belt!
Beautiful!
Beautiful wedding! We're also getting married on Maui later this year. Who did the brides hair for the ceremony? It's looks great!
So beautiful I love everything about it.
absolutely stunning ! i have looked on this site every day for the past few months, and your wedding dress is by far one of the most beautiful ! what a gorgeous wedding ! congratulations
AMAZING dress!!! this makes me want to go elope!
So, so gorgeous! My sweetie and I are moving to Oahu later this year. He is in the military, but it's the second wedding for us both and we're not into the idea of a big, formal wedding. This looks so special and intimate, but still beautiful. After I get the utilities turned on, my first call will be to your florist!
sooo romantic! what beach was that at?
Makena Cove, Close to Wailea :)
A very nice post on the wedding flowers. Flower are really the best way to express your feeling on any sort of moment. I remember my wedding and the flowers I received from my near and dear ones. Indeed a nice and valuable post and I have subscribed the same. Keep up the good posts. Thanks
I know this is a shot in the dark, but I'd love to get in touch with the bride (Laury) ... ironically, my fiance and I share a similar story and are now planning on a private ceremony in Maui. Would LOVE to ask a few questions as we finalize our plans ... anne.kovacs@gmail.com. Thank you!