I met Kelsey and Dustin when I photographed their engagement session in Moab, Utah, and we quickly became friends. So, I was thrilled when they invited me to photograph their intimate wedding overlooking the Big Island of Hawaii. Unfortunately, Zeus and Raiden, their adorable corgis, couldn’t make the long trip over. Instead, their closest friends and family flew to Hawaii to celebrate with the couple.
They decorated their home with Hawaiian florals, greenery, and a bridge over the pool for their ceremony. The guests filled the back terrace just as Kelsey walked down the aisle. You could feel the love in the air. Afterward, everyone celebrated with coconut drinks and lawn games until it was time for dinner. Once the sun set, they surprised everyone with a traditional hula and fire dancer. It was an incredible way to end the night. Kelsey and Dustin’s intimate wedding overlooking the Big Island of Hawaii is a day we will never forget. From the gorgeous views, happy tears, and bare feet, it was a perfect ceremony from start to finish.
In the days following the wedding, we explored the island by land and sea for their wedding portraits. We went whale watching, jumped in the ocean in their wedding attire, and visited a black sand beach with wild horses. Later, their underwater image was chosen for the Top 50 Best Wedding Images in Junebug Weddings!
I couldn’t imagine a more epic wedding getaway for two of the sweetest people I know.
