This lovely couple remained resilient through the ever changing COVID protocols and after 5 postponements, in early December of 2021 they were finally able to get married at the beautiful Halekulani hotel!
Sarah and her bridesmaids got ready for the big day and then helped one of Shane’s groomsmen get dressed for the fake first look!
A fake first look is a popular wedding trend where a friend, typically a groomsman, dresses up as a bride so when it’s time to do the first look, the groom who’s expecting to see the love of his life instead gets a big surprise! A fake first look is a great way to get any nerves out and it definitely makes anyone who witnesses it, have a big laugh!
After the fake first look it was time for the REAL first look! You could see in Sarah & Shane’s faces how truly happy they were to finally be able to celebrate their love!
Brandon of Brandon Smith Photography and Alex of Yee Films captured the wonderful moment and continued to take photos and videos of the couple and their wedding party as the guests were arriving for the ceremony.
Once all the guests were checked in and found their seats the ceremony began! The talented musicians from Oahu Strings began playing the processional music as Shane, his groomsmen, and Sarah’s bridesmaids walked down the aisle. Then all the guests were asked to rise for the arrival of the bride! The string trip began to play Tale as Old as Time from Disney’s Beauty & the Beast as Sarah, who looked like a true princess, walked down the aisle with her parents.
Sarah and Shane exchanged their personal vows, and in front of their family and friends sealed their promise with a kiss! The guests tossed rose petals as the newlyweds took their first stroll down the aisle as husband and wife!
For cocktail hour the happy couple mingled with their guests in the lanai as the ballroom was transformed from ceremony to reception! The beautiful florals provided by Creative Concepts by Jeff were relocated from the altar to the sweethearts table which were both beautifully decorated with linens from The Wedding Linen Company! The Hau Terrace looked pretty in pink and at 6pm the doors opened!
We were so honored to be able to assist Sarah & Shane with finally being able to celebrate their wedding day and we wish them a very long and happy marriage!