Lori and Jayson

A spectacular sunny morning in September, Giselle and I pulled into the Honuali'i estate in Puako, one of our favorite venues. The table in the entry was decorated with pinwheels crafted from travel maps and fixed atop pencils, an old suitcase that would soon be filled with the postcards scattered on the table from around the globe--awaiting guests to write well wishes. Suspended glass balls filled with orchids were swinging in the gentle breeze coming off the ocean. An exquisite bouquet rested on a granite counter top. So many great details, I was chomping at the bit to get started.

I found Lori sitting, smiling, tiara in her hand, her hair being coiffed . Her wedding dress hung on a four poster canopy bed in a room all abuzz with the anticipation of the girls who would proceed her down the isle.

Giselle found Jayson and the boys and they were getting acquainted photographically.

Sometimes, at an event, time wants to speed by. You have to mentally pull in the reins to enjoy it moment by moment. This was Lori's day. She was absolutely beautiful, surrounded by those she loved in a setting that simply took everybody's breath away. She was about to commit herself to the man she adores. I reminded her to breathe and take it all in. I then slowly walked out the door and then dashed out to the wedding lawn at the water's edge.

The rest is best said with images... and yes, we spent sunset at the beach!