Kim and Chris at Kahalu'u Fish Ponds-Part 1

Pictures have arrived from another fabulous WGM wedding! And I'm sure after reading this blog post and seeing all the pictures that I'm posting you will find yourself thinking, "I want to see more!" Trust me, we have a LOT more to show you from this wonderful wedding of Kimberly Lau and Christopher Lee! There were too many photos from amazing photographer, Geralyn Camarillo of Hokuli'i Photography, to choose from so I'll post more when we return from Thanksgiving Holiday.

Kim and Chris were one of the greatest couples I have had the pleasure to work with, and it truly was a pleasure as Kim and Chris became more than just clients to us here at WGM, they also became our friends.

With family here in Oahu, the choice for where to hold their wedding was easy. And after seeing Kahalu'u Fish Ponds, Kim and Chris knew they had their location for their wedding ceremony and reception. The 42 acre Kahaluu Fishpond is on the National Register of Historic Sites and was the set for Columbia Pictures' Karate Kid II. It also is secluded and lush, perfect for Kim and Chris' 300 guest count. Choices seemed to fall easily into place for vendors with the many family connections all over the island. Their design was to be casual but elegant, incorporating the Hawaiian style into the small details.






Wendy Balidoy of Spinning WEB Florist, kept with the simple beach theme in designing centerpieces around the coconut plants Kim and Chris wanted for each of the guest tables by using starfish and shells and sand. Chris was kept busy with the wedding planning in designing the table number cards with pictures of local Hawaii fish, a different one for each table.










Kim and Chris purchased glass fishing floats in Japan to add to their table decor which Wendy gracefully positioned on table tops amidst all the lush floral arrangements in the soft blue and green hues.















The fish ponds made a beautiful backdrop for the ceremony arch which was draped with fabric, glass fishing floats, fishing nets and an orchid petal path.






















Fishing floats lined the orchid petal path.





















Floral arrangements adorned the rows of guest chairs which were tied with chair sashes in light green, from Naomi Lee of Les Saison, to accentuate the dark blue flowers.

















While set up was taking place at the Fishponds, Chris was anxiously waiting for his bride to be to show herself at the getting ready house located at the west end of the property.














Beautiful bride Kim didn't disappoint!












Chris admires the Anne Namba gown custom made for his wife to be!











Kim had another surprise for her hubby to be---


















Because Chris is a deep sea fisherman, Kim had a Gyotaku custom made for her wedding present to Chris of his favorite, a papio fish.














On to the ceremony..............



























I swear, I don't think I have ever seen a couple laugh or smile as much as Kim and Chris did the entire time we worked with them----and especially on their beautiful wedding day!

Even their personally written vows included private "talk" which cracked them both up!









Judge Masato Doi, who also married Chris' parents 34 years prior, briefly stepped out of retirement and was a special addition to the day.



Tune in for more pictures of the reception and entertainment next week!

Jen