ENCHANTING DESTINATION WEDDING IN HAWAII

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if you want an enchanting destination wedding, hawaii may be the perfect wedding location. the romantic setting paired with sleek wedding details make for a dreamy tropical destination wedding that still feels modern.

#aandbabe christina and jordan took great care in planning their hawaii wedding. these two selected an outdoor wedding venue in hawaii that included scenic views and plenty of space for their loved ones to celebrate with them. scroll to learn more about christina and jordan’s style and the wedding details that they selected for their tropical wedding.

the best hawaiian destination wedding spots

each hawaiian island offers distinct charm and unique landscapes. when planning a destination wedding in hawaii, it’s important to research the best island in hawaii to get married. some top wedding spots in hawaii include the lush landscape of kauai and the breathtaking beaches of maui.

for christina and jordan, maui in particular really spoke to their wedding vision. with an island in mind, the search for wedding locations in hawaii led these two to grand wailea.

grand wailea wedding venue in maui hawaii

known for its oceanside views, grand wailea was the perfect setting for christina and jordan’s relaxed nuptials. getting married on molokini bluff, their simple cliffside wedding ceremony decor consisted of white folding chairs and a grassy aisle. a large palm tree arched over the altar and overlooked the breathtaking ocean view beyond.

christina and jordan were also able to take photos at grand wailea’s infamous wailea seaside chapel. this small wedding chapel sits on a lagoon and has vibrant stained glass windows that serve as an eye-catching backdrop.

sunset wedding photos in hawaii

letting hawaii's natural beauty serve as their main decor, christina and jordan’s outdoor venue left their guests in awe. the spectacular clifftop view was only one of the many picturesque backdrops, during christina and jordan’s wedding day.

later in the evening, the couple headed to the beach to capture sunset wedding portraits. their sunset wedding photo session only added to the magic of this incredible wedding day.

tropical floral arrangements and destination wedding bouquets

though most wedding details were subtle, christina and jordan decided to go all out with their wedding florals. incorporating tropical flowers into their wedding decor, christina’s bridal bouquet in particular was eye-catching and elegant.

pairing split leaf palms with white wedding flowers, this white and green tropical wedding bouquet matched her modern wedding dress perfectly.

made with love archie wedding dress

the modern wedding aesthetic continued with christina’s minimal crepe wedding dress.

christina had been eying ‘archie’ by made with love wedding dress before even coming into a&bé bridal shop seattle. at her bridal appointment, she tried on archie as well as other wedding dress styles, but christina kept coming back to this fitted crepe wedding gown.

knowing this sleek style would pop against the lush scenery of their destination wedding, christina kept both her wedding dress and her bridal veil refined and romantic.

sparkly wedding veil with minimal wedding dress

loving the cowl back of archie by made with love, christina wanted a veil that complemented this unique dress feature. finding ‘caroline veil’ by sara gabriel, christina fell in love. the length was perfect for her dramatic crepe train and the subtle scatter of swarovski crystals and pearls were a delightful touch.

beach wedding in hawaii

beyond the beautiful beaches and stunning details, the best part of christina and jordan’s wedding day was celebrating with their loved ones. christina sums up the day by saying, “it was beyond perfect!”


dress designer: made with love bridal / veil designer: sara gabriel / bridal shop: a&bé seattle / photographer: melina masse photo / videographer: stewart films / venue: grand wailea resort / planning and styling: lindsay akiyama / hair and makeup: love and beauty maui / shoes: steve madden / rings: ben bridge / officiant: pia aluli