Lorelei & Michael

Here's a little history of how we got connected with Lorelei and Michael: FT had the honor of coordinating Tiana and Warren's wedding in 2005. Tiana referred her friend from college Simmy to us, who got married to Pono in 2007. Simmy then referred her high school friend Lorelei to us, who married Michael in April 2009; and the story doesn't here. Since then, Lorelei had referred her friends Annette and Jovan to us... who are getting married this coming July. It's pure joy and honor to work with brides who are referred to us by former brides because these new brides already know they can expect nothing less than perfection from us as they have already seen us "in action", and they are well aware of our expectation for each event; they also feel more like "friends" to us rather than clients. Not to mention, it's always fun to see our former brides at weddings with the newest pint sized members of their family.

Lorelei and Michael chose a beautiful theme for their wedding - Tuscany. Michael is Italian, and Lorelei had always dreamt of a wedding that is all about family, friends and good food. She wanted to create an ambiance that feels warm, inviting and a bit "vintage-chic" at the same time. There's absolutely no better location to set the tone for this event other than the JW Marriott Ihilani Resort & Spa. Lorelei and Michael got married on the oceanfront Lagoon Lawn, in front of a curtain of naturally hung strands of roses, suspended from two seaside trees. Their reception was held inside the classically designed Ocean ballroom. The elegant damask wallpaper hung inside the ballroom and the crushed damask linens we brought in were in perfect harmony. I also adore the sweetheart table filled with pillar candles, floating roses and Phalaenopsis and Camilia leaves accents. It's lucky I live Hawaii, but it was a definitely treat to be taken away to Tuscany for an evening.

Breathtaking images by Shawn Starr / Amazing floral artistry by Yvonne Design

Intricate embroidery on Lorelei's dress

Our groom Michael modeling the flowers

A whimsical and romantic backdrop for the ceremony

Just married!

Details of the reception set up (lighting does wonders!)

I can't resist not posting this photo!

Michael making sure all the details are perfect and flawless before the doors open. Love it!

Onto the details...

Love this photo! A stolen kiss at the reception.

Congratulations to the newlyweds, who are enjoying their honeymoon in Italy as we speak :)