Tropical Wedding | Dillingham Ranch North Shore Hawaii | Wedding Film
It's so amazing to see a creative vision come to life. So when my photographer friend Vanessa of Vanessa Hicks Photography told me she had a vision for a tropical styled wedding shoot and she shared the concept and Pinterest vision board with me and I was all in and just had to do a behind the scenes film to capture all the awesomeness.
Like, duh. Look at this board!!
The colors...the romance. Yep. You had me at tropical.
The following are screengrabs from video footage, go here to view Vanessa Hick's blog post
The historic Dillingham Ranch in Mokuleia on the North Shore of Oahu is a breathtaking venue for a wedding, or any event for that matter.
Every detail by Vida Chic, Anna Claire Calligraphy and florals by Creative Concepts by Jeff were just perfection and brought Vanessa's vision to life. Right down to the horses standing in cue for the last frame of the evening as the sun was setting.
The amazing vendors:
Photography: Vanessa Hicks Photography
Styling and Coordination: Vida Chic Events
Venue: Dillingham Ranch
Cake: She Bakes It Designer Cakes
Florals: Creative Concepts by Jeff
Models: Moana and Stafford
Dress: Oleg Cassini
Hair and Makeup: Moana Cheryll Makeup and Hair
Calligraphy: Anna Claire Calligraphy and Design
Table: Accel Event Rentals
Film: Sweet Rain Media
Styled Wedding Hilton Hawaiian Village Oahu | Hawaii Wedding Film
A collaboration between Jireh Artistry, Mimi Calligraphy and local Hawaii wedding vendors Vida Chic, Vanessa Hicks Photography and She Bakes It.
I joined the Rising Tide Society last year in the hopes of connecting with other creatives outside of the photogrpahy/film world. Little did I know at the time that it would result in the meeting and collaborating with some of the most amazing creatives and entrepreneurs out across the world. The Rising tide society is:
"a community of creatives from all backgrounds and industries uniting for one reason. A movement dedicated to the people it serves, Rising Tide Society focuses on building community locally and transforming not only the creative industry, but also the world."
Susan of Jireh Artistry connected with us and wanted to collaborate on a styled wedding shoot in Hawaii so we jumped at the chance to work with her. Her vision was Romantic-Hawaiian-Wedding. Done and done. We love styled shoots because they are an awesome way to film for fun and meet, work with and showcase local vendors talent, and in this case talent from California, as Susan is building her team here in Hawaii.
Our models were Stephanie and Paul Baker, a real-life married couple. Not only were they absolutely drop-dead gorgeous, both of them....but they both have hearts of gold and were the sweetest to work with. Stephanie is no stranger to the camera, as her day job is a mermaid...yep, a mermaid, and a swimsuit model. Paul is active duty Air Force stationed here in Hawaii. As newlyweds, their chemistry together was undeniable!!! I feel extremely blessed to have met them, and now call them friends.
My dear friend Vanessa of Vanessa Hicks Photography and I got together with some super talented Hawaii wedding professionals for this styled shoot collaboration at Hilton Hawaiian Village in Honolulu, Hawaii. The list of awesome vendors are:
Decor & Floral: Vida Chic Weddings & Events, vidachic.com
HMU: Susan, Owner of Jireh Artistry, jirehartistry.com
Photography: Vanessa Hicks Photography, vanessahicksphotography.com
Models: Stephanie and Paul Baker, Mermaid Serenity and Paul
Calligraphy: Mimi Calligraphy, instagram.com/mimivcalligraphy/
Cake: Janae Barcus, She Bakes It shebakesit.com Gown: Lulus, lulus.com
Music: The Rest of My Life by Shane Becker, licensed by Soundstripe
We had the most amazing day at the Hilton Hawaiian Village in Waikiki. It was probably 90 degrees the day of the shoot, but none of us cared because we were having so much fun. It was awesome to meet Susan and see her do her magic with hair and makeup.
Behind the scenes pics from Vanessa Hicks Photography
The uber talented Susan of Jireh Atristry. Her and her team are based out of California, but are available for destination weddings in Hawaii and worldwide.
The Vida Chic team, Janea from She Bakes It and Chava, owner or Vida Chic Weddings and Events. Chava and I share an office downtown with three other gorgeous women entrepreneurs and its always a pleasure to work with her on projects. She and Janae did an amazing job at styling this shoot!
And a few behind the scenes iPhone pics
Two photographers, Jennifer Ryals Photography and Christina Sturgis Photography from our Hawaii Military Spouse Photography group came along to shoot beside Vanessa. Here they are ALL trying to get the shot at the same time at the same place.
We book a select few weddings to film each year, connect with us to see if we have your date available.
Arleen + Zach Wood Wedding at YWCA Laniakea and Cafe Julia | Oahu, Hawaii Wedding Videographer
Happy 3rd Anniversary Arleen and Zach. I will forever be grateful that you allowed me to capture the most intimate and special day of your life. It was the most beautiful sunny day, a gorgeous venue in downtown Honolulu and a such a spiritual, God-centered union.
These two lovebirds have the sweetest love story and the most beautiful 1940's glamour theme. And I had the privilege of capturing it on film for their wedding three years ago today. They professed their love for one another at the alter before their friends and family and shared their long awaited for their first kiss at the alter. Their theme was 1940's, vintage and they pulled it off with such class. Arleen's flapper-style dress was to die for, and Zach looked so dapper. And the get-away car at the end of the evening was everything!
Arleen and my friendship goes back over ten years. She is my dear friend, my spiritual mentor and just the sweetest, most genuine person you will ever meet. Long before Zach came into the picture, we'd pray that the man of her dreams to come into her life, and low and behold one day he did. He was everything she had dreamed of and more. Their love is the kind you read about in fairytales.
While capturing footage before the ceremony, I had gone back and forth between the bridal suite and the groomsmen several times. I had walked away from the bridal suite for a bit to get the mic on the groom while Arleen was doing her last minute makeup touchups and getting into her wedding gown. When I came back into the room, she was sitting in the corner in her glamorous wedding gown, the sun beaming on her through the window, and her beauty at that moment literally took my breath away. I was speechless, and fully convinced that she was an angel.
The ceremony and reception were held at the historic YWCA Laniakea and Cafe Julia in downtown Honolulu and was officiated by their very own Pastor Kuna of Word of Life Christian Center, the very women who mentored them through their courtship and kept their engagement strong and pure before God. The angelic voice you hear throughout most of the film is that of Pastor Kuna.
One of my favorite moments of the day was when they exchanged cards behind a door just moments before the ceremony began. My heart was pounding through my chest as I witnessed the anticipation and love and excitement between them.
This was my very first ever wedding film, and although it is far from being technically perfect, it is perfect in my eyes as it shares their deep love for one another and their faith.
Officiant // Pastor Kuna Supulveda wolhawaii.com
Venue // YWCA of Honolulu and Cafe Juila
Photography // Hailey Faria Photography
Hair & Makeup // Leslie Fair Hair & Makeup
Music // Pastor Kuna Supulveda, Ashley Supulveda, Salani Ainuu
Mango Season Music, Live Entertainment, Oahu, Hawaii
Mango Season Music offers Live Entertainment, Emcee Services and Wedding Coordination on Oahu. And did I mention they are the best live musicians in Hawaii?
And as if them being super talented musically wasn't enough, Annie and Curtis are the most kind, down to earth people you will ever meet.
From your first contact with Annie, to your consultation in their studio, to them playing live at your event on your big day, you will be so pleased with your experience with Annie and Curtis and their full band.
Between their jazzy, island sound AND their attention to detail in curating the perfect playlist for your event AND their sheer passion for creating the most magical musical experience for you and your guests, you are going to love having them at your event!
We filmed Mango Season's wedding consultation with Jill and Jason a few weeks before their wedding and then again on their wedding day at the scenic and historic Dillingham Ranch on Oahu, Hawaii. Just ask them and their guests....they all LOVE Mango Season!!!
Visit Mango Season Weddings to chat with Annie about having live music at your wedding or special event.
Music provided by Mango Season Music. Special thanks to Jill & Jason