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Sugarman Estate Wedding with Mike Sidney Photography

2012-07-20T10:55:00.000-07:00

SUGARMAN ESTATE MAUI WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER ~ ANGELA & SHANE

We are excited to present to you the lavish Maui wedding of the beautiful Angela and handsome Shane at the Sugarman Estate in Makena! We met the gorgeous couple last year when we photographed their romantic Maui engagement portrait. At the time we had no idea that we would be photographing their wedding the following year but were so excited when we found out that Maui was their decided upon wedding location and were beyond honored that they chose Mike Sidney Photography to capture their big day!

Their wedding was coordinated flawlessly by Kara of Your Aloha Wedding with stunning florals created by the talented Mandy of Bella Grace Flowers! Their entire wedding was a wonderful collaboration of creative Maui event professionals and we were honored to be a part of it!

The couple decided not to see each other until Angela walked down the aisle to meet Shane under a heavenly floral arch created by Bella Grace Flowers. The moment was sweet and their ceremony, officiated by Reverend Al Terry, was full of smiles and laughter after that!

Their reception followed after that with unique, vintage decor and more of those beautiful florals.

We were able to sneak off with the couple for some romantic shots as they glowed in wedded bliss, they were so much fun and just radiating happiness as you can see below.

After that it was time to rejoin their family and friends for dinner, cake and dancing under the stars. Love is Sweet!

Of course their day was topped off by a gorgeous Maui sunset, the perfect ending to a perfect day! Thank you so much to Angela & Shane for trustingMike Sidney Photography to capture one of the most important days of their lives so far! We have a feeling we’ll be seeing them again in Maui someday and are looking forward to it. Aloha and a hui ho, until we meet again!

A little blog LOVE from Mike Sidney

2012-06-15T14:58:00.001-07:00

MAKENA COVE MAUI BEACH WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER

Congratulations to Amanda & Phil, recently married at the beautiful Makena Cove Beach in Maui. Their intimate Maui wedding was coordinated by the talented Kara of Your Aloha Wedding Company, the lovely florals are courtesy of the fabulous Bella Grace Flowers and Mike Sidney Photography was honored to be chosen by the couple to provide their wedding photography!

The happy couple was surrounded by their family and friends as they said I Do on a bright, beautiful Maui morning. They day couldn’t have been more perfect!

The couple hired us for 2-hours of photography so after the ceremony and group portraits, we had a good amount of time to spend with the bride and groom to capture romantic portraits on the beach.

Amanda looked absolutely radiant!

The bride’s bouquet was decorated with antique brooches which gave it such a unique and elegant look!

After our fun-filled 2-hours it was time to say Aloha and wish the couple a happy and romantic honeymoon on Maui! A big mahalo to Amanda and Phil for choosing Mike Sidney Photography, we hope to see you again in Maui someday!

A Military Wedding To Make The Heart Pitter Patter

2012-05-26T17:13:00.001-07:00

We love what we do!

Each wedding our team designs start with a vision from the bride. It could be a color, piece of fabric or a special memory. We like to think we take that vision and run! You be the Judge.

Enjoy!

xo BGF

Haiku Mill Military Wedding from Tamiz Photography + Bella Grace Flowers

May 22nd. 2012 by Mallory

It’s no secret that I have a weakness for a man in uniform. Military weddings make my heart pitter with the best of the patters every time. And when said military wedding takes place at the most amazing Hawaiian venue, Haiku Mill, and is filled with a floral design to make Flora herself green with envy, thanks to Bella Grace Flowers Wedding & Event Design, well let’s just say it’s over on this side of the computer screen. Tamiz Photography captured the beauty of the day in such a way that I will be here, admiring away all day in the gallery.

Photography By / Tamiz Photography
Venue + Coordination By / Haiku Mill

Click here to see the rest of this gorgeous soiree in the full image gallery!

From Stephanie at Haiku Mill … Denise and I designed their wedding over the phone and approximately 4000 miles since she and Stuart were living in Japan throughout the entire planning process. We often spoke on two different days due to our locations on the globe. What could have turned out to be an obstacle was anything but- it was a joy to work with such a calm and collected bride. Denise had some basic ideas about the overall look she wanted, and with a little professional guidance from me, we pulled together a beautiful and ever-so-romantic event.

Photography: Tamiz Photography / Venue: Haiku Mill / Coordinator: Stephanie Shepherd of Haiku Mill / Catering: Maui Executive Catering / Bar Service: Garnish Events / Hair: Adiel Sneary / Makeup:Maui Makeup Artistry / Flowers: Bella Grace Flowers Wedding & Event Design / Cake: Cravings Bakery / Linens + Rentals: Maui Rents & Island Rents / Music: Trio d’Amore / Officiant: Joris Watland

Bella Grace Flowers Wedding & Event Design and Haiku Mill are members of our Little Black Book. For more information on how members are chosen, click here.

2012-05-17T22:32:00.000-07:00

Love A little Style Me Pretty Feature! Really love the stellar line up of vendors!

Enjoy!

xo BGF

Maui Wedding Luana Kai Resort by Erin Wallis Photography

April 30th. 2012 by A. Blaire | Filed Under | 9 comments

Maui seems like the most magical place to say I do. The light, the gorgeous backdrops, the island feeling – it’s no wonder we crush hard over soirees from the pretty island. Today we have Erin Wallis Photography to thank for our dose of Maui goodness. With all the lovely you expect from a destination beauty topped off with the love of this gorgeous family, it is the perfect recipe for a gallery full of gorgeous!

Photography By / Erin Wallis Photography
Wedding Planning By / Tropical Maui Weddings

Click here for the FULL wedding!

From the Bride… It had always been our dream to get married in Maui. Having both visited the island when we were younger, it was a special place to both of us. We knew we wanted a small, intimate, laid-back, “island style” wedding. By researching the internet and communicating with past Maui brides I was able to find great vendors that I was very excited to work with. We decided on coral and orange for our wedding colours — bright and fun and perfect with our beautiful Maui backdrop. I used the colours as a guide, which helped make decisions easier (I am not a good decision maker!). I was able to find a great coral-coloured dress for my sister, who was my maid of honour, and I found ties in a matching colour for my husband and my son. Can I just say that I loved that my 10-month-old son had a tie and suit to match his dad’s — that was one of my favourite parts of the whole wedding. I thought I was the luckiest girl alive to be spending the rest of my life with those two handsome guys! I gave my florist free rein and just said I wanted something with a bit of coral and orange and a “natural rustic” feel to it. What she came up with was so perfect, I loved the bouquets and the centrepieces. Instead of going overboard on the decor, I really just left it simple. When you have such a stunning location like Maui, you don’t need much more. We thoroughly enjoyed every minute of our special day — our son and our cute flower girl riding down the aisle in a wagon covered with a re-purposed hula skirt and tropical flowers, the beautiful live music during our cocktail hour, watching the amazing sunset while enjoying delicious food and drinks, and later dancing under the stars with our closest family and friends. It really was the best day ever, and I am so grateful to my brilliant photographer Erin Wallis for capturing all the love, joy and beauty of that day — our photos are perfection.

Wedding Photography: Erin Wallis Photography / Wedding Venue: Luana Kai Resort in Kihei, Maui / Wedding Planning: Lori Lawrence of Tropical Maui Weddings / Floral Design: Bella Grace Flowers/Catering + Event Rentals: Food for the Soul / Wedding Cake: Cakes by JoAnn / Bartending: Maui Bars Are Us / Wedding Favors: Honolulu Cookie Company / Music: Jamie Lawrence of Tropical Maui Weddings / Wedding Dress: Ella Bridals via Blush Bridal Boutique / Hair: Dan Sanchez / Makeup:Jessica Waite / Bridesmaids’ Dresses: David’s Bridal / Bridal Party Shoes: Aldo / Groom’s Suit: Calvin Klein / Groomsmen’s Attire: Banana Republic / Ring Bearer’s (Son’s) Suit: Baby Gap / Flower Girl Dress: Squirrelly Bird Baby Co.

Bella Grace Flowers Wedding & Event Design is a member of our Little Black Book. For more information on how members are chosen, click here.

ANDREA + MIKE TIE THE KNOT AT GANNON’S!

2012-04-25T17:13:00.002-07:00

Congratulations, Andrea & Mike!

Wedding Ceremony & Reception: Gannon’s Wailea

Officiant: Reverend Kimo

Wedding Coordinator: Kara Byrne of Your Aloha Weddings

Photography: Anna Kim

Lovely Lace for Spring 2012

2012-04-04T00:50:00.003-07:00

We love the Spring Trends that have come out for 2012. Floral Prints and Lace- right up Bella Grace's ally. Capturing this trend in your wedding dress or adding just a touch of lace to your bouquet, creates the elegance and sophistication our stylish brides are looking for. There is nothing more beautiful than lace that has sentimental history behind it. Take a peek at your mothers wedding dress, or even your grandmothers wedding dress- is there lace you can pull to create a long veil, add to a head piece or as a wrap to your bouquet? This would add the perfect touch of old and new.

We love the samples that are on stumbleupon.com. Their just so lovely and endearing. We hope you can find inspiration in them!

XO,

Bella Grace Flowers

Photo by Jodi Miller

Photo by Andrew Weeks

Photo by Angela Higgins

Photo by Bailie Photography

Photo by Leo Patrone

VENDOR SPOTLIGHT! Hui No'eau Visual Art Center

2012-03-13T14:18:00.004-07:00

When planning a wedding on Maui, the first spot that always comes to a destination brides mind is ocean front estates, hotels, or beach wedding. While Bella Grace Flowers loves nothing more than working ocean front (how lucky are we?) we want to showcase another "Upcountry" option.

Let us introduce you to the Hui No'eau Visual Art Center, or in short, the "Hui". The Hui has been a staple in Maui's arts and cultural development for decades. The main house, Kalanui Estate is close to 100 years old. The property is 25 acres, of nothing but mature Cook Island pines, jacaranda, palm and avocado trees, dramatic architecture, scenic views and a sort of upcountry peacefulness. Think elegant country! Check out my pinterst page for floral inspiration, www.pinterst.com/bellagracemaui.

If you are interested in taking a stroll of the Hui, it's located right off of Baldwin Avenue, Makawao. Here is a link to their website for more information www.huinoeau.com.

XO,

BGF

It's Been A Rainy Day!

2012-03-08T16:08:00.004-08:00

While we live on an island that is draped in bright sunshine, blue water, vibrant rainbows, and warm day's year round- we do get the occasional winter rain storm. When it happens, it's super refreshing- you can actually see the island turn greener. So, what does this have to do with flowers? Well, have you seen the amazing floral wellies this season? From Van Heusen to Channel, it's all about the floral prints! If you have to be out in the rain, might as well accessorize!

Oh, want to do a trash the dress shoot? These boots might be a cute, and fun option for footwear..

From Top Left: Barefoot Tess www.barefoottess.com, Coco Chanel White Rain Boots www.dreamforbag.com, Tamara Henriques' www.thegloss.com and Van Heusen www.kohls.com/vanheausen.

XO,

Bella Grace Flowers

IT'S A PINTEREST WORLD, AND YOUR AN INSPIRATION BOARD!

2012-03-01T16:05:00.007-08:00

All the craze right now is Pinterest! Lingo: "Follow my board" , "Pin Me", "Pinterest it"... it's a wonderful environment of creative, crafty and talented people who are inspiring the world through social media- OH and inspiration boards. If you are a new bride, this is such a great place to gather your vision, search out idea's, and share them with those who are interested.

Here's how it works:

1. You decide you want a rustic wedding with tropical flowers (see images below from an Olowalu Plantation House wedding- feel free to pin them).

2. You do a pinterest search, and come up with a zillion ideas (literally).

3. You create your own pinterest board (go to add in the upper left hand corner of pinterest, and click- create a board )

4. Name your board, and share it with your admirers

5. Locate all your photo's and starting pinning. A list will be provided after each pin to which board you would like to pin to. Easy!

This is the perfect way to share your wedding vision with your florist, photographer, vendors and bar service.

CHECK OUT BELLA GRACE FLOWERS PINTEREST ACCOUNT AT: http://pinterest.com/bellagracemaui/ OR Type Bella Grace Flowers (People) into the search engine.

BELLA GRACE FLOWERS HAS MANY PINTEREST BOARDS WITH VISIONS THAT WILL MEET ALL OF YOUR WEDDING FLORAL DREAMS!

XO,

BELLA GRACE FLOWERS

It's a Haiku Kind of Day 02.2012

2012-02-23T22:47:00.007-08:00

When you step foot on property at the Haiku Mill it can literally take your breath away. The history, the mana (spiritual power), the beauty- there is nothing on this planet like it. Bring in a beautiful bride and a man of honor and it puts the location, and wedding over the top. Bella Grace was honored to be a part of this wedding. Thanks to our friends at Tamiz Photography for these amazing photographs. Hope you enjoy!

Venue: Haiku Mill Coordinator: Stephanie Shepherd of the Haiku Mill Catering: Maui Executive Catering Bar Service: Garnish Events Hair: Adiel Sneary Makeup: Maui Makeup Artistry Flowers: Bella Grace Flowers Cake: Cravings Bakery Linens/Rentals: Maui Rents & Island Rents Music: Trio d'Amore Officiant: Joris Watland

Flowers in her hair, Flowers everywhere... I love the flowergirl!

2012-02-17T23:54:00.000-08:00

As a florist, you get all of the traditional requests from brides: - bouquets, center pieces, lei's, and boutonnieres. When you work with Bella Grace Flowers, you not only get dedicated and inspirational florist, but designers and visionaries as well. Bella Grace Flowers has the ability to bring your wedding from fantastic to fabulous. In addition to the traditional floral requests, Bella Grace can create floral head pieces that are show stoppers, or head pieces that are subtle and beachy. Need inspiration? Take a look at the photographs below. Are you a flower girl?

Photographs courtesy of designswan.com

Photo's courtesy of Jannie Baltzer and One Stylish Bride

Whether your hair accessories are works of art, or subtle additions- Bella Grace can custom, design, and create your wedding hair pieces. We love our flower girls!

XO,

Bella Grace Flowers

FLOWERS ROCK!

2012-02-13T20:45:00.000-08:00

I always feel inspired after watching award shows, especially the Grammys. The rock legends, the music, the drama and of course- the fashion! This year it seemed lace stole the show- whether it was over your face, or your entire wardrobe. The fun for me; imagining what type of bouquets I could create that would match the personality of the rock/fashion icon. Here's my go at it...

Ms. Lady Gaga:

First choice of flowers: the black orchid- it is a mysterious flower, like most of Gaga's outfits. According to the onlineflowersguide.com, you typically hear about black orchids in witchcraft stories, and spooky legends. The black orchid is becoming a rarity due to destruction of its natural environment. Next, the black calla lily which are rarer than traditional calla lilies, and not true in black color (more deep purple/maroon). The calla lily would add just enough height and structure to the bouquet. Since Gaga is anything but traditional, she would be in need of a wow factor- which is where the black/white eel skin leather cuff comes in. How fabulous would this be as a bouquet handle?... enough to go gaga over (had to do it...).

Lady Gaga Photo courtsey of National Ledger.com. Black Orchid photo from onlineflowers.com and Eel Skin Cuff from instyle.com

Winner of six grammy's... Ms. Adele. Just adore her, and her soulful music. How stunning was her black 50's style dress and hair!So for Adele's bouquet, and to keep with our theme, I would stick with black flowers-just a little softer. Below are two soft floral classics- black hydrangea and black dahlia. The black dahlia is an eye catching flower, that is absolutely stunning. The hydrangea would offer the bouquet a classic, simple but necessary element. The lace would wrap elegantly around the handle of the bouquet, and to add that extra special touch a vintage- styled Channel brooch. Brooch's are such personal and creative touch to add to any floral bouquet.

Photo's courtsey of Channel, Night Sky Jewelry, onlineflowers.com and ishine11.com

Just because of her outlandish outfit, I had to include her in my inspirational mix- Ms. Fergie. Her outfit was such a statement, so must be her bouquet. How about a combo of tiger lilies, calla lilies, and orange roses- with a bouquet handle wrapped in snake skin. Take it in..it's a lot of orange to process... but just like Fergies dress- your not going to be able to take your eyes off of it! Over the top, and daring- BUT if you have the confidence to work it, your bouquet will be published in every wedding magazine!

Thanks for letting me indulge in a little Grammy Floral Rock. If you have any idea's for say Taylor Swift, or Niki Manaj let me know. Until next award show...

XO,

Bella Grace Flowers

......AFTER THOUGHTS.

2012-02-10T23:18:00.000-08:00

I hear this all the time from our brides, " I just wish I could take these flowers home with me". I would love nothing more than to send each bride home with a floral parting gift. After all it's the most special day of their lives, they should be able to keep smelling the roses. So here are some idea's to keep your Bella Grace flowers alive!

It seems Botanical Inspired prints are dominating the 2012 Spring Collection of Fashion Designers from Carolina Herrera to Probal Gurung- thank you Mother Nature! Want this look? How about straight from your wedding bouquet! Have your photographer take up close, abstract photo's of your floral arrangements, bouquets, boutonnieres etc. Take your photo's to spoonflower.com, upload and have your wedding floral printed to any type of fabric you can think of. There's nothing more charming than a fun beach cover up made out of your wedding bouquet!

Photo's courtsey of Carolina Herrera and Kevin Sturman

Another fun idea for your floral fabric, create a luxurious throw pillow- like this green mum beauty. Garden Therapy on etsy.com has many inspirations to work from!

http://www.etsy.com/shop/GardenTherapy

Want more.... here's one for our jewelry fanatics! Resin... yes resin. Have your flowers dipped in resin; find your nearest surf board shaper or craft store and purchase a small container of resin (some suggest poly-resin). Take a look at these stunning necklaces made by Meredith Restein of Moonrise Jewelry. Real orchids dipped in resin. We didn't want to leave you hanging, so we did a little research and found a really good link to a DIY resin floral tutorial (http://jewelersstudiointhewoods.blogspot.com/2009/04/resin-dipped-flowers-how-to.html). GOOD LUCK!

Photo's courtesy of www.moonrisejewelry.com

We hope this gives our brides some fun idea's on how to keep our flowers alive! Email us if you turn one of our Bella Grace bouquets into a spring dress, necklace or home decor!

XO,

Bella Grace

A New Year, A New Website

2012-02-02T10:22:00.000-08:00

I am so excited to introduce our new website! If you didn't come from over there head on over and check us out Bella Grace Flowers.

If any of you brides our there are looking for an insanely talented photographer head over and check out Trish Barker Photography you will have an instant friend, a lady with amazing vision and photographs that will make you gasp with excitement! She is my "OZ" the woman behind our new fabulous website.

We have tons of amazing changes happening around our studio so stay tuned to read how much fun we have going to work!

Aloha,

Beautiful Olowalu with a Lei Making Station for the Kids

2011-12-11T15:42:00.000-08:00

We loved that Gayle was interested in including the kids into her special day. Together we came up with the idea of a Lei making station. It was a hit. We set it up under a large shady tree on the property. We had the lei needles strung so all they had to do was choose the flowers and start stringing. This is a great activity to keep the kids busy during cocktail hour were there is a little down time for the kids. Enjoy!

-MG

A little beauty at Makena Cove on Destination Inspiration Blog with Tamiz Photography

2011-12-01T17:27:00.000-08:00

I can't even tell you how fun it is to receive an email from a beautiful blog like Destination Inspiration where they are letting you know that you are on on their blog today!!! What a joy!! Enjoy the beautiful wedding below she tells a beautiful story...

Makena Cove Maui Hawaii Elopement By Tamiz Photography

NOVEMBER 15, 2011 1 comment

Sigh, this destination elopement is so shockingly gorgeous, it makes me want to run off and renew my vows. These two traveled all the way from Hong Kong to Maui and spared no expense in having really beautiful details for their special day. They chose an extremely talented team to put this day together for them, starting with Rebecca and Jonathan from Tamiz Photography. There is not even a way to describe the emotions their images evoke. They are soft, full of light, and the only word that comes to mind is pure beauty. While Rebecca and Jonathan snapped away makeup artist Camiko got Candy ready and Tropical Maui Weddings arranged the ceremony at Makena Cove. Laki Kaahumanu, a true Hawaiian minister married this beautiful couple in the perfect Hawaiian setting, an intimate alcove on the beach. There were leis, the releasing of doves, champagne, a stunning cake by Maui Wedding Cakes , music by Jamie Lawrence, and a beautiful bouquet by Bella Grace Flowers . This is just the most perfect elopement you have ever seen. Not to mention how gorgeous this couple is. It just goes to show it’s all in those beautiful, simple and perfect details.

Event Planner: Tropical Maui Weddings

Floral Designer: Bella Grace Flowers

Musicians: Jamie Lawrence

Reception Venue: Makena Cove

Cake Designer: Maui Wedding Cakes

Ceremony Minister: Laki Kaahumanu kahukamu@yahoo.com

Makeup Artist: Camiko

PREEYA AND PRAMOD GORGEOUS INDIAN WEDDING | GRAND WAILEA AND FOUR SEASONS JUNE 23-25

2011-11-16T17:28:00.000-08:00

Ok my friends we are going to send you off with a little eye candy while moving into the Thanksgiving Holiday week (ok fine it is a week away but we are busy, busy around here!) This event took place over 3 days yes that is right 3 days worth of fun, family, love and our personal favorite FLOWERS galore!!!! We are talking hundreds of orchids and roses and all in the most vibrant reds and oranges. That is until the reception where my wonderful team (and I mean wonderful there were some sleepless nights) and I loaded the Four Season's Ballroom with tons of white phalenopsis orchids, white mini calla's, manzanita tree arrangements, tall glass cylinder's and my personal favorite the sweetheart table which was...well you tell me! Take a look below.

Photography: IQ Photo Studio, Destination: Grand Wailea and Four Seasons | Maui – Hawaii

OTHER VENDORS
DJ: Special Occasions (Ajay Manaktala) in Los Angeles
Florist – Bella Grace (Mandy Grace) in Maui
Lighting – Swank Audio Visual in Maui
Wedding Band and Rings – Saxons Jewelers in Oregon
Shoes – Female Bridal Shoes (Sagar Exclusive in Sunnyvale); Men’s Indian shoes (Sari Palace in Berkeley)
Womens reception Shoes (Badgly Mischka) Groom’s reception shoes (Tuxedo Fashions in San Jose)
Clothing – Frontier Heritage for all Indian wear and Tuxedo Fashions for Pramod’s tuxedo
Linens, benches, charger plates – Pacific Event Group (Debbie Fisher)
Dance floor, Mandap structure (not flowers) and Sweetheart table structure (not flowers), ice bar – Envisions Entertainment
Videography -Marrone Video Productions
Event Planning – Pramod and Preeya
Bridal jewelry- Sari palace (Berkeley) and Reception Jewelry was Frontier Heritage (Los Angeles).
Website, Program fans and menus – Nazia Morani Creativity
Invitations, Name cards, Name board – Sleepy Hedgehog Press (Cara Laine)
Hair and Make-up- Julie Morgan
Henna- Catana Padilla
Wedding Cake- Four Seasons
Caterer- The Grand Wailea, The Four Seasons, Monsoon Indian restaurant

If your still looking for a few more images of this uberlicious wedding then check out the full blog post from IQ studios these are the guys who shot the entire 3 day event. Oh and check this super sick video out below they are like rock stars! We loved being a part of this event!

Preeya & Pramod's Wedding in Maui (Same-Day-Edit by Marrone) June 2011

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Preeya & Pramod's Wedding in Maui, Hawaii June 23-25, 2011.

Here's one of our most beautiful, exciting and exotic weddings we've ever had the opportunity to film. We were honoured when Preeya and Promod chose Marrone to film their wedding, allowing us to experience an event like no other we've seen.

This clip is exactly the way it was shown the night of their reception. A cinematic montage including 4 days of Maui footage, as well as a session we had with them when they flew to Montreal last year. Locations primarily include the Grand Wailea Resort, Four Seasons Maui and surrounding areas.

As we did last time we were in Maui, we drove up to the top of Haleakala peak, 10,000 feet high, to shoot the details above the clouds. It was literally breath taking!

I was really nervous about doing a Same Day Edit of this magnitude on a destination wedding, but thanks to strategic filming and continuous capturing and encoding, we actually finalized it by mid-afternoon, only adding the reception entrance one hour before show time!

I want to thank my team (Anthony and Johnny) putting in so much hard work, and to the perfect bride and groom who were willing to do anything we asked them to do!

A more detailed description will be posted soon ...

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Riccardo Marrone
Anthony Sarracco
Johnny Pisaturo

Destination Cinematography by
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Holland & Justin Durango, Colorado

2011-10-30T21:54:00.000-07:00

Late this past September I had the pleasure of working with some amazing talent. We all came from many different states and descended upon Durango, Colorado to work on what we coined "WeddingPalooza" basically it was 5 weddings in a short 5 day period! I was a ton of work but also an amazing time with girlfriends I haven't seen in many years.

Above are a few shots from one of my favorite weddings that we worked on. There was no detail left unturned at this event. Down to the custom copper wishing fountain or the 4 custom floral panels behind the lemonade stand. Oh and my personal favorite 5 custom orchid chandeliers LOVE them!!! Thanks April for getting us all back together!

Love & Aloha,

2011-09-06T00:59:00.000-07:00

The lovely White Peony has it's place in every wedding but here at the Haiku Mill these fluffy little things just fit right in. Nothing says Shabby Chic like a Peony in a Mason Jar!

I think I have said this a time or two but once again I could live inside the mill forever. I just love it there.

Beautiful Pink Peony bouquet for the bride and clean White Peonies waiting for the bridal party in the gorgeous Haiku Mill Bridal Suite.

Aloha,

BGF

Kukahiko Estate and Gannon's

2011-08-22T18:22:00.000-07:00

After a insanely busy summer we will try to catch you up with all the wedding we have loved being a part of. This was a few weeks ago at the Beautiful ocean front Kukahiko house in Makena for the ceremony and then Gannon's for the reception. Enjoy there are more wedding coming your way!

Designing for the Designer

2011-03-28T14:45:00.000-07:00

Since it's a lazy Monday at our house and the wedding we worked on this past weekend has yet to upload the photo's themselves on my computer. I thought I would share with you an oldie but goody!

Yes, this wedding was from long ago but the bride just handed over some of these beautiful images (thanks, Jessica).

Over the years we have had the opportunity to do some really unique wedding and events for friends and family. We love to do this it truly is an honor!

Designing a wedding with a couple is really a reflection of what they love, who they love and most importantly the love that made them a couple. This is what the details of a wedding is all about!

Working with Jessica I will admit was a bit daunting! For all of you that know her and her design talents you know what I mean! On most days you can find her in her fabulous studio Design Savvy Maui hard at work creating the wonderful details inside a clients home.

Jessica gave me wonderful direction (ha ha) and I quote " let's go with white and you do whatever... I trust you!" As you can imagine most of my sleepless nights at this time I can blame on her!

As you can see the day was nothing less than beautiful (thank you team BGF) just like the bride! All the thanks and more I received when she walked into the tent amongst the million of candles and quietly she said to herself "Oh My god" and looked at me and smiled and said "thank you!" It was an honor to be a part of the McLellan history!

Love & Aloha,

Coordinated By: Belle Destination Wedding and Events

Photographer: Kaua Photography

Vintage Hawaiian

2011-03-21T16:34:00.000-07:00

With vintage mason jars, milk glass and mercury glass all the rage. We thought we would share a little Vintage Hawaiian wedding we were a part of. The bride and groom Alyson and Phil were a one of those dream couples to work with. We actually worked with her for over a year before the big day and the concept of course changed a few times but then we were all set for a "Vintage Plantation" wedding. This was held at the beautiful Olowalu Plantation House and shot by fabulous Joanna Tano (congrats on baby #2 to her!)

Once we heard the concept Jessica (the nuts and bolts of Bella Grace) and I began to brainstorm and the ideas we flowin'! We both loved the idea of incorporating vintage Hawaiian posters and well what you see below is the final product. Each vintage quartz tin had it's own postcard design on it. We love these kind of projects and if your interested in making some for your own big day shoot us an email and we would love to help!

Love & Aloha,

St Patrick's Day Wedding Inspiration

2011-03-15T19:03:00.000-07:00

Thought we would send out a little green and white love from the studio today! These are a few of the wedding's we have done in the past that hit on the green and white theme. What kind of things are you seeing out there?

Love & Aloha,

Burlap and Succulents

2011-02-08T16:09:00.001-08:00

This was a wedding towards the end of 2010. It was a beautiful Maui day! The bride loved the idea of incorporating succulents into her wedding. We finished off the bouquets with a little burlap wrap. Oh don't you just love the kiddo's in the wagon!

Love & Aloha,

2011-02-02T12:04:00.000-08:00

We Won!

As I mentioned in the last blog great things are in the works this year at Bella Grace Flowers!