Smiths Tropical Paradise Garden Wedding with Larry LaSota

William and Fermin were married in September at Smith's Tropical Paradise in their magnificent gardens, along the Wailua River on Kauai.  After their ceremony, they asked me for a printed text of their vows to include in their wedding book.

When I emailed them a copy of their wedding ceremony, I added the following:  "As you will tell by reading it, I am a lot off book.  I like to be spontaneous but to try to remain true to the intent. My hope is that you two had a truly emotional time."

I have found that by letting the emotion of the couple guide some of the spontaneity of the ceremony, my words to them have an even greater effect.  We are all lifted up by the joy of the moment!

A magnificent location!

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Remember Your Rings and License!!

Ryan and Melissa Gardner had a nice intimate wedding at Tunnels Beach (before the April rains, of course) with their families present. Every family member said a little something about the couple and the accolades and amusing barbs flew! I got a great feel for this entire family. Ryan did all the planning and had it all flowing until it was time to sign the license, which unfortunately was back at their condo in Princeville!

Well, two days later he and Melissa made a visit to my house to do the official signing and make their marriage legal. So as just a reminder to all (because this was not the first time this has happened by a long shot!): Before you leave for your wedding ceremony, double check that you have your rings and your license!

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Larry LaSota was the officiant for this wedding at The Westin, Princeville

McKaylee & Tony at the Westin Princeville. Photographer is Belinda Montero, another one of my favorites, taking some great shots. Look at the beautiful view down the coast of Anini Beach towards the Kilauea Lighthouse. We have so many great wedding locations on Kauai!

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St. Regis Big Smiles Couple and Gorgeous Hanging Orchids

Laura and Shannon at the St. Regis in Princeville - a real neat couple! I think they win the award for the best smiles ever. In every photo they just have these big beaming smiles What a great day!  Love love LOVE the hanging orchids!

 

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Rainy Day Video show just how beautiful love can be!

Imagine my surprise at a recent Kauai Wedding Professionals Association (KWPA) meeting when our Host Gwen Silva of the National Tropical Botanical Gardens (#ntgb) in Lawai told me that her new absolute FAVORITE wedding video had just been sent to her.  Since I had performed the Christian ceremony for Stephanie and Mitchell, I asked her to send it along to me.

Wow!  It was fantastic!

Yes, the wedding took place under a gorgeous tent (because it was... ahem... raining... well, just a bit), but the couple and their guests were happy and gorgeous and having loads of fun!  Iben Dwight of Weddings Kauai coordinated and did her usual incredible job (#weddingskauai).

Be sure to check out the video, AND be sure to visit the National Tropical Botanical Gardens when you are on Kauai at http://www.ntbg.org/

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Shipwreck Beach Wedding with Reverend Larry LaSota and the Singing Groom!

Fun and surprises Shipwrecks Beach for Tonya the bride and her groom started the ceremony by serenading her playing guitar and singing two beautiful original love songs. He cried his way through them. Lots of love going both ways. Great folks with a super group of friends who made it all the way from Virginia. We had a heartfelt Christian ceremony and after Tom showed me the cross that was on his ring.

 

 

I asked Kit Furderer to take a photo with my (extremely old!) iPhone so I could post the wedding that night. He took one look at my old iPhone 4 and said "What is this, an iPhone X?" Ha, Ha, Ha!

Next day he sent me the photo of me with Tonya and Tom. But, I took that group shot with my "iPhone X"

A special thanks to Dale Rosenfeld and Lynda Clifton of Joyful Ceremonies for having me perform this ceremony for these wonderful folks.

 

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Wedding Party of 24 Still Makes for a Great St. Regis Kauai Wedding!

Wedding Party of 24 People at the St. Regis?!?  One would think chaos was about to happen. Well, quite the opposite. What a great group of people at Jacquelyn and Payton's rehearsal and wedding. And what fun with everyone. Parents too, what a blast, and such wonderful hosts to all.

 

 

I will tell you a 30 person processional does take quite some time. Moms and escorts, obligatory 2 year old flower girl and of course our ring bearer, both who did a good job.

 

 

What can I say. This is a great way to spend my afternoon!!!

And a big thanks to Natacha and Lisa of the St Regis for once again putting on a spectacular event.

 

 

 

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