Behind The Scenes with Pacific Weddings Magazine

May 1, 2014

The Pacific Weddings Magazine team collaborated with some uber-talented vendors and worked with photographers and stylists at their "The Edit" workshop. These are the shots from one of the photographers, Studio 3511 Photography. Very editorial, wouldn't you agree?

From the team: "the creative team at pacific weddings magazine came to the island of oahu for a 2 day affair filled with international photographers and the industry's leaders to share, laugh and learn together. we went on a few photo shoots with the amazing and uber-talented stephanie williams and they set up an amazing butterfly themed table with yvonne designs. it was great that these amazing women were able to take the time out, share their insights and help others in the industry learn and grow."

The Edit, A Pacific Weddings magazine workshop
Photography: Studio 3511 Photography
Venue The Modern Honolulu
Concept + Styling by Robyn I'aea + Shaunna Nygren of Pacific Weddings magazine
Contributing Styling by Stephanie Williams
Installation + Floral Design by Yvonne Design

Love & Peace Engagement Session

April 29, 2014

Today's engagement session is a total stunner! The flowers, the concept and the styling are all totally fun and very unique! Not to mention these two are a couple of models! I mean, look at them!

Photographer: Lillabella Photography//Studio Venue:Downtown Contemporary Gallery//Calligrapher:Lillabells//Makeup Artist:Make Up By Jacqueline C//Other:McCollom Clay//Hair Stylist:Nicole Kuhlmann//Floral Designer: Passion Floral Design Studio//Second Shooter:Studio Amy Lyna//

Cruising Mix with Dart DJ

April 10, 2014

I recently had the pleasure of meeting the great team behind Dart DJ. This super hip DJ company hails from LA, but they are opening up a branch in the San Francisco Bay Area! I always love meeting and working with creative companies that do things a little different in the name of creating the best experience for clients.

Today we are sharing a Drive to Monterey Mix created by the team at Dart DJ. The songs on this mix are inspired by an imagined drive along the beautiful 1 freeway that ends on the sandy shores of Carmel By The Sea. We recommend playing it while driving 40-60 miles an hour, it's definitely a cruising mix so be safe out there people!

tracklist:

The Mamas & the Papas - Do You Wanna Dance
Erlend Øye - La Prima Estate
White Denim - A Place To Start
Poolside - Next To You
Harry Nilsson - Me and My Arrow
Korallreven - As Young As Yesterday
Air France - Beach Party
Real Estate - Talking Backwards
Kurt Vile - Wakin on a Pretty Day

Snowy Engagement by Vicki Bartel Photography

April 9, 2014

This little snowy engagement session by Vicki Bartel Photography is super fun. Snow and a sequin dress? What more could you ask for?!

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3 Years

April 8, 2014

3 years ago today 100 of our favorite people gathered together on a rainy day as we said our wedding vows. Though there were plenty of things that went wrong, it was still one of the best days of my life.

I can not wait to see what the next 3 and the next 30 years brings us and this past 3 years has been nothing short of an adventure. Happy Anniversary to my wonderful husband!

Sunset on the Beach by Jasmine Lee Photography

April 7, 2014

I've worked with Jasmine Lee Photography a few times and I'm always so impressed with how she handles light and her amazing couples. I mean, check out this stunner by the beach. Every single shot is pin-worthy!

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All Wrapped Up - Foodie Edition

April 4, 2014

I'm kind of obsessed with wrapping up foods these days. I pretty much want to have all mini foods and wrap them all. I mean, aren't these wrapped foods just brilliant? This really is the extra mile when it comes to wedding details.

Cozy Engagement Session by Britt Rene Photography

April 3, 2014

I kind of just want to cuddle up in her sweater and look through these photos all day. Britt Rene Photography brought it for this session! Thanks so much for sending over these photos for us all to drool over!

Pillow Fight Engagement Session by Daphne + Dean Photography

March 31, 2014

This is such a sweet little engagement session filled with some wonderfully personal shots and topped off with a fun pillow fight! Thanks to Daphne + Dean Photography for sending along these sweet photos!

The Well-Dressed Man

March 26, 2014

A wedding is the perfect excuse for your man to find the perfect suit, that he can hopefully wear over and over again. Bonobos is a great brand of men's clothing, and they happen to have a pretty awesome collection of suits as well.

Here are some tips on finding the perfect fit from the team at Bonobos:

• Fit starts with the shoulders: The jacket should grab your shoulders snuggly but not be overly tight. If the shoulders fit, pretty much anything else can be adjusted.
• Length matters: To determine the appropriate length, you should be able to cup the bottom of the suit with your arms by your side.
• Show some shirt: A flexible but general rule of thumb is to have a quarter-inch of your shirt cuff showing. If you’re wearing a heavier cuff, like a French cuff, you may want to show a little more.