2022 WEDDING HIGHLIGHT | PHOTOS BY DEREK WONG PHOTOGRAPHY
It was a stunning day in Hawaii Nei, when Lauren & Winston tied the knot last May!
Right around this time last year, we had the privilege of coordinating the wedding for Lauren & Winston!
This lovely couple celebrated their special day at the Kahala Resort on the East Side of the Island of Oahu surrounded by their family & friends! After four years of dating as well as going through medical school together they both earned the new titles of Dr. Husband and Dr. Wife! :-)
Lauren & Winston spent the morning of their wedding getting ready in two separate hotel rooms at the Kahala resort! Though they were separate they were not alone as they had their wedding party members with them to get ready and be there for support on their special day!
These moments before the first look and even ceremony are always so special because they capture the excitement and bond of friendship that each couple has supporting them through this next chapter in their lives together!
TIP: Staying overnight at the same venue that you are getting married at is great for ensuring that you won’t run late or get stuck in traffic when heading to your wedding. Some hotel venues even have room package deals when booking rooms in their hotel for a wedding. So if possible chat with your venue and see if you’ll be able to stay the night before your big day!
Before Lauren’s first look with Winston, she did a sweet first look with her parents! This teary-eyed moment, where the bride’s parents see their daughter for the first time on her wedding day, is such a heartwarming moment that can be captured on a wedding day!
If you would like this moment to happen on your wedding day make sure to communicate this with your coordinator and photographer! Keeping no surprises from your coordinator and photographer on the photos moments that you want will ensure that everyone is working together to make sure you get the shots that you want!
A few hours before the ceremony, Lauren & Winson had their first look on the stunning staircase of the Kahala Hotel. This overhead shot of the couple ascending the steps, not only captures a beautiful moment but also the symbolism of the couple literally taking the “next step” in their relationship together! The staircase truly makes for such a sweet and symbolic photo spot!
After the first look and wedding party photos, it was finally time for the touching ceremony! Lauren & Winston exchanged touching personal vows and sealed the deal with a kiss!
The rest of the evening was filled with laughter and celebration as the couple and all of their guests celebrated the happy occasion together in the Waialae Ballroom!
***THANK YOU TO THESE AMAZING VENDORS***
VENUE: KAHALA RESORT
FLORIST: FLORIST GRAND
FLORIST: spinning web
HAIR & MAKEUP: face art beauty
VIDEOGRAPHER: seeking films
PHOTOGRAPHER: DEREK WONG PHOTOGRAPHY
LINEN: THE WEDDING LINEN COMPANY
CEREMONY MUSICIAN: KIKA INC
DJ/MC: Troy Michael
To check out more of this lovely couple’s wedding day, check out this lovely video created by the team from Seeking Films!
As this sweet wedding took place a little over a year ago, we want to wish Lauren & Winston a very happy one year wedding anniversary! And to many many more!!
XOXOXO
(A Perfect Day)