Cassie & Craig – Paradise Cove Wedding

By October 10, 2011 Weddings 6 Comments

Here are some images from Cassie and Craig’s Paradise Cove wedding. Like Jenny and Chris, Cassie and Craig hired me when I was still living in Los Angeles — when I had no idea that I was moving to Hawaii. Needless to say, it was a nice surprise to them because they didn’t have to fly me out to Hawaii. 🙂

I mentioned in Cassie and Craig’s teaser that there was a surprise, which I’ll reveal shortly.

This was my first time shooting at Paradise Cove and, coincidentally, I was a groomsman in my cousin’s wedding there just a week prior. While I don’t usually scout wedding locations, I got to take a quick peek at Cassie and Craig’s wedding location ahead of time. Of course, I really only saw the lawn, so it didn’t make much of a difference. I actually get more excited about shooting at places that I’m not familiar with, as it allows me to view a place with a fresh perspective.

They got ready at the Ihilani JW Marriott in Ko Olina, and had their ceremony on the lawn at Paradise Cove.

Cassie did a wonderful job sewing her bridesmaids’ dresses, as well as creating re-usable bags and coin purses. Who has time to plan a wedding and sew?! That’s talent, if you ask me! 🙂

After a nice ceremony and a lot of laughs during the reception, Cassie surprised Craig by dancing hula for him for the first time. The expression on his face was priceless!

I hope you enjoy these images as much as I enjoyed capturing them. Leave a comment and give your best wishes to this lovely new couple!

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6 Comments

  • Loretta says:

    Beautiful wedding under a beautiful sky. 🙂 Thanks for letting me be a part of it! I’m still amazed by how much DIY projects you took up for this, Cassie! Hope to see you guys again soon! 🙂

  • Craig says:

    It was such a beautiful day! Thanks Kevin and Loretta for taking our wedding photos – you made it so easy for us. And thank you for posting our pictures on your website to share with our family and friends. Hope to see you again when we’re back in Hawaii!

  • Cassie says:

    Thank you Kevin and Loretta for being super awesome photo ninjas–you captured our special day and we are so excited to share our pictures! Thank you for the shout out on the bridesmaids dresses and bags, it was so easy when you have beautiful girls to work with. We are so incredibly happy that you did our wedding!

  • Jill K. Moratto says:

    Oh how absolutely BEAUTIFUL!! You made a stunning bride Cassie. Simply gorgeous all around! Beautiful dress, smart beautiful woman, beautiful location. Dad looked so proud. Mahalo for sharing. Congrats to you both for a long happy life together.

  • Gretchen Yamaguchi says:

    Wow, wow, wow! How extraordinarily beautiful! You really went all out. Many congratulations and hugs. I know your parents are really proud and happy for you. As am I! Wishing the two of you many years of happiness together.

  • Hey Kevin, nice to meet and work with you at Cassie and Craig’s wedding! Beautiful images!

    Aloha,

    Ramona