Tuesday, August 31, 2010

ALOHA!!! part 4...last one

 I was their wedding photographer and loved every moment of it...except maybe the editing of 1200 pictures afterwards...I think I spent about 35 hours on the computer...too much.  To view their wedding pics, go to my photography blog or click on the one of these links:
Jen and Kawika Kona Temple

Family and Friends at Temple

J and K on the Beach

J and K Reception on the Beach

The WEDDING:
Began with a car accident (the four on the right were hit head on by a truck...they were all ok...what a miracle) and a police escort to the airport.  

Can you tell how excited they are!

Flew to Kona so they could be sealed in the temple...the Laie temple was closed for renovations.

Doug impressed all at the car rental place with his bum jumping.

What a cutie.

Brothers hanging out at temple.

Aunt Janelle holding Colt so I could play wedding photographer.

Aunt Kimmie comforting Colt as he didn't understand why mom couldn't hold him the whole time.

So happy, finally in Mom's arms again.

The sisters and sister-in-laws; just missing Holli.

Brothers with Jen.




McArthur siblings.

Doug tanning with my reflector.

Kissy kissy


Stop at Jamba afterwards.

Reception the next day on the beach.

Her sisters.


Her brothers again.




Two families joined.

yes!

Jen surprised Kawika with a hula dance she performed for him.  He was seriously in heaven!


Ben showed his love by performing a solo.

Then his wife joined in.

All the brothers danced with Jen...Doug got a bit emotional as he was so happy for his sister.

The newlyweds dancing.

The brothers joined in to learn a war dance.



A Tongan tradition...you put money on the bride as she dances...why didn't we do that at my wedding =).

6 comments:

  1. Daniel and Kate JohnsonJanuary 12, 2011 at 4:09 PM

    So, so fun Amber! I loved reading about your trip, and you took some AMAZING pictures!

    Okay, so I have a proposition. You and Doug and Daniel and I have to go to Hawaii together once we get through this military/residency/really really poor stage of our lives! And I am totally serious. You up for it?

    Miss you!

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  2. Fun. That's all I can say. It looks like you guys had a blast. And what awesome pictures!!!! Sure miss you!!

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  3. fantastic pics! i especially loved seeing Colton. he is ADORABLE.

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  4. I love it all! Your pictures are COMPLETELY STUNNING and I hope you post those flowers all over your house. What an incredibel event, and what great documentation. I think everyone needs love and sunshine in January!

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  5. Daniel and Kate JohnsonJanuary 14, 2011 at 9:43 AM

    Agreed, Amber. Although, we might have to wait until 2015 or 2016. So, we just need to get the Ulibarris on board, and we're good to go, right?

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  6. Looks like you had a blast! We are going to Hawaii in May--I just started a countdown today. You are such a talented person, Amber. I love the pictures and ALL you do! You amaze me!

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