Larry LaSota and Another Happy Couple at St. Regis Princeville

Jonathan and Faria Garza were married on a perfect day at the St. Regis Princeville. I always enjoy the time I have with the grooms at we are waiting under the big Kamani tree for the bride to arrive. Jonathan, who was born in Guatemala, was telling me about when he was young and his father was talking about and looking to buy a restaurant. Guatemalan food of course. And then Jonathan says, " I come home from school one day and my dad says, "we just bought a pizzeria!" And they never looked back!

So Jonathan is a lucky man to have a pizzeria in the family AND an absolutely beautiful bride - Faria! I mean, just look at her smile! As always, many thanks to Natasha and the St Regis staff for another super job.

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Larry LaSota officiates at Tunnels Beach sunrise wedding on Kauai's north shore

Sunrise!  Yes, got up at 3:30 am to make sure all went smoothly for a June sunrise wedding at Tunnels Beach on Kauai's northshore.

 

 

 

Kenet Robertson and Kasey Johnson have been together for quite some time. But even still, they were both crying throughout the ceremony. 

 

 

 

Just wonderful heartfelt emotion. Makes me happy to be there!  Oh yea, and check out the fun they had with their Keepsake Marriage Certificate (it isn't legal... that comes from the State of Hawaii and it is not nearly as pretty!!!).

 

 

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Vow Renewal (54 Years!) with Larry LaSota at Fern Grotto

Ron and Dolly Sullivan celebrated their 54th (!) wedding anniversary with a Vow Renewal on June 22 at the famous Fern Grotto, just a lovely boat ride up the Wailua River from Smith Tropical Paradise.  The wonderful coordinator is Andrea Arruda, who provide a mini-tour of native plants on the way up to the Grotto.

Ron and Dolly, these two had so much spark you find it hard to believe they could be old enough to be married that long.  Lots of fun conversation on the boat ride back and forth to the Fern Grotto.   A really good time was had by all!

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Larry LaSota Vow Renewal at Waipouli Beach Resort beach

Kim & Michele Blaylock enjoyed their vow renewal and included their beautiful daughter in the lei exchange.  Even better, Pancho Graham provided his usual excellent music (always good to see my good friend).

This morning, I received this lovely email from them:  "Thank you for a beautiful vow renewal ceremony yesterday.  It was just beautiful and perfect.  I will send more pictures that I think you might like."

I made sure to let them know that they are welcome to send as many photos as they like!  

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Plantation Gardens in Koloa is a wonderful wedding location on Kauai!

I'm so lucky! I've had a lot of fun couples lately and Harako and Rintato just add right to it. Really cool thing. All of the wedding guests were given maracas. At the end of the ceremony the couple walked out to a flower pedal toss and shakin' maracas. Really neat.

While their photo is a bit dark, I think you can still see the GIANT smiles from Harako and Rintato, at their June 16 wedding at Plantation Gardens. Another wonderful coordination from Sayuri and Satumi of Frontier Dreams.

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Larry LaSota celebrates 10 Year Vow Renewal

Amanda and Phillip celebrated their 10th Anniversary Vow Renewal at Shipwreck's Beach with their two daughters. In the ceremony, they gave the girls their own rings to let them know they were part of the family (a wonderful idea, especially for small ones!). The ceremony was not just about Mom and Dad but everyone. If I get a photo from photographer Jonathan Moeller, I'll post a ring shot.

Kauai Wedding Minister loves being at Smith's Tropical Paradise

Smith's Tropical Paradise and Gardens is a lovely and quiet location for a wedding.  And they also put on an incredible luau!  I guess I also appreciate that I live right up the hill about 5 minutes away! 

Stephan and Michelle Megyese celebrated their 25th year vow renewal and picked a spot under a big Shower tree. Super nice folks!

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