I was so excited when I was contacted by Annie last fall to do her wedding in Hawaii. Annie had seen photos I’d done of mutual friends Savannah and Jhordan. I was very honored that they liked my work enough to seek me out and have me be a part of their wedding.

This was the first Marine wedding that I’d attended as well as my first in Hawaii. Those guys in uniform look so sharp! I think we have photos here they can use for the next print Marine ad!

I always say I have the greatest clients and it’s true. This family was no exception. They were so warm and kind and made me feel right at home with them. And again, I love sisters! These sisters were soooooo sweet! You could tell just how much they love each other and how close they all are.

Thank you two so much for a wonderful experience and for having me there. Hope to get back to the islands again someday and maybe we can do some baby photos then! 😉

Satin strapless wedding gown hanging on a door, floor-length skirt pooled beneath it

Bride's hands holding a bouquet of cream and white roses with a ribbon-wrapped handle

Black and white portrait of the smiling bride putting on her earring before the wedding

Bride in her white gown standing indoors while a little flower girl holds out her tulle skirt

Tropical beach path through low green shrubs toward the blue ocean and a distant island

Bride in a white strapless gown standing between two bridesmaids in black dresses with red sashes on the beach

Bride in a flowing strapless white gown walking alone at the water's edge on a wide sandy beach

Groomsmen in Marine Corps dress blue uniforms standing in formation on the beach before the wedding

Wedding party of Marines in dress blues lined up on the beach under a dramatic black and white sky

Bride and groom walking beneath an arch of crossed Marines' swords on the beach after the ceremony

Groom in Marine dress blues hugging the bride tightly, her eyes closed with emotion

Silhouetted wedding party in Marine dress blues and white gowns lined up under billowing clouds

Newlywed couple on the beach, groom in Marine Corps dress blues and bride in a strapless white gown holding her bouquet

Marine wedding party posing in front of a vintage propeller airplane on the tarmac, sepia toned

Newlyweds slow dancing at the reception in a darkened ballroom, black and white

Close black and white detail of the dancing couple, the bride's wedding ring resting on the groom's shoulder

Groom dipping the bride backwards during their first dance under the reception spotlight

Groom in Marine dress blues kissing the bride while a smiling older family member watches behind them

Black and white close-up portrait of a newborn baby wrapped in a knit gown with a ruffled bonnet