By Ela Sathern By Ela Sathern | July 25, 2024 | People, Style & Beauty, Feature,
JANUARY 17, 2024
THE ROYAL HAWAIIAN GOLF CLUB , royalhawaiiangcevents.com
Photography by Theel Wedding Productions, theelweddingproductions.com
THE COUPLE
Dominique and Christian’s love story wove together through threads of perseverance, faith, and an unwavering belief in the power of destiny. The wedding date represents one year and seven months after the couple reunited, as well as the groom’s Grandfather’s birthday. As for the place, Dominique explains: “Christian loves the pines and mountains of Colorado, and my love for the ocean and the history of my ohana loving and visiting [O‘ahu] for over a decade made for the perfect match for us to unite the mountains and the sea! From the panoramic views overlooking the Ko’olau range during the ceremony to the private yet seaside charm of the reception venue, we wanted every aspect of our wedding to celebrate the beauty of the outdoors.”
THE DETAILS
The highlight of their day was the ceremony itself, surrounded by cherished family. “We wanted to weave together the rich traditions of Christian and Hawaiian cultures to create a ceremony that celebrated the beauty of the islands and our spiritual bond,” says the bride. “As we exchanged Micronesian ginger leis, we felt connected to the natural beauty around us, and the bridal lei po’o I wore after the ceremony symbolized our commitment to embracing the aloha spirit in our lives together.”
THE PARTY
From custom vow books and family wedding photos adorning the cake table to a voicemail guestbook and perfume and cologne specifically chosen for their special day, each detail held a deep significance. As the evening unfolded, the couple danced the night away beneath the canopy of stars before heading to Turtle Bay Resort to kick off their honeymoon, followed by more adventure at Four Seasons Resort Hualalai on the Big Island.
Venue Coordinator Charming Events Hawai‘i, charmingeventshawaii.com
Wedding Planner Fred + Kate Events, fredandkate.com
Bride’s Gown & Veil Martine Harris, Bridal Boutique Lewisville, bridalboutiquelewisville.com
Bride’s Jewelry Earrings: Altered for the Altar, alteredforthealtar.com; Necklace: Jared, jared.com
Bride’s Hair & Makeup Reveal Hair & Makeup Oahu, revealhm.com
Groom’s Suit Joseph Abboud, Mens Warehouse, menswearhouse.com
Groom’s Watch Koa Wood Ranch, koawoodranch.com
Rings Jared, jared.com
Rentals & Lighting Aloha Artisans, alohaartisans.com; Designed with Aloha, designedwithaloha.com
Entertainment Ceremony: Jeremy Hirokawa, @jeremyhirokawamusic; Reception & Photobooth: Aloha Event DJ, alohaeventdj.com
Videographer Sunlit Films, sunlitfilms.com
Officiant Kelehua Kawai, marryyouinhawaii.com
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