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San Francisco Ed Pingol - Bay Area Wedding Photography: California Wedding Photographer: christy and kris' wedding - st. joseph - waipahu- sheraton waikiki - honolulu, oahu, hawaii

Jul 22, 2008

christy and kris' wedding - st. joseph - waipahu- sheraton waikiki - honolulu, oahu, hawaii


commentator: monica

christy & kris are such a beautiful and thoughtful couple. you would have thought we were the ones being wed, with the way they were so accommodating to us! we were forewarned that the weather would be pretty hot before we arrived on oahu and were pleasantly surprised that the climate was in the high- 80s with pleasant trade winds, a welcome change from the triple digit scorching dry heat and the fires we had just left in norcal. (must be the same way other folks view us spoiled bay areans when we claim it's "so cold" once the temperature drops below 65 or "too hot" once it climbs over 85.)

we began their wedding day by meeting up with christy and the ladies who were preparing at the sheraton waikiki, where the reception would be held later that evening. from their bridal suite, we had a great view of the ocean and the numerous sea turtles feeding on the algae surrounding the shore. we also had a chance to mingle with kris and the guys in their room, who were such a hilarious group to photograph.

the ceremony was held in waipahu, in what seemed worlds apart from the hectic "strip" of waikiki beach, at st. joseph. with a break scheduled between the ceremony and reception, we had plenty of opportunity to photograph the bride, groom, and bridal party. and unlike other couples who schedule their destination wedding in hawaii, these locals who call oahu home, wanted less beach and more of an architectural, urban feel in their images. we headed to the state capitol building in downtown honolulu. we were worried we'd be kicked out without the necessary permit once we saw the police officers guarding the state property, however, the aloha spirit was in full effect, since they were oh-so-kind enough to allow us full use of the entire building. soooo different from our state capitol!

the ballroom in the sheraton waikiki is probably one of the biggest we've seen yet for a wedding. as a way to start off their reception program, christy & kris performed an awesome routine which they called "the evolution of dance," showing off signature dance moves from different decades. the twosome had created a wonderful program, full of surprise games and lively entertainment, with the help of their fantastic dj/mc team, ninja entertainment. the final surprise was actually for the bride herself, as it was her birthday, and her new husband had purchased a cake to acknowledge his new wife's special day, along with their shared day. such a thoughtful guy!

congratulations, christy & kris! we hope you both enjoyed your trip to new york and europe!!!


wedding coordinator: geri simbahon of angelic creations

live entertainment by: epic session



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the happy couple



shoes! hair/make up by: hairstyles by frank; makeup by glenda



the tiffany rings



flowers provided by: always flowers



butterflies were a theme throughout the entire wedding



kris primping with ed in the background



the lovely bride



heading to the church; transportation by: platinum limousine



what a beautiful day to be wed!



the ceremony



newly wed!



the guys cooling off



shaka!



the bride and her maids



the entire entourage



inside the state capitol courtyard



alone at last



after 11 years...



the sheraton waikiki ballroom



reception details



more butterfly details; a candle to honor christy's late father



yummy cake



first dance: "evolution of dance"



hula



celebrating the birthday!



a hilarious game where male partners are told by the ladies where to find certain objects in their handbags. check out how confused the guys are!



the winners of the handbag game became the winners of the garter/bouquet. but first, the guy needs to place the garter on his girlfriend... or is it?



a "hot potato" game with a dollar to win the centerpiece



let the dancing begin!



celebration



a photo with the newlyweds










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15 Comments:

Blogger metrophoto said...

back to hawaii! loving your HDRs ed. keep em coming. i might copy try a few myself. hahaha.

oh, i like what you guys did on that shoes shot too ;)

-oly

7/23/2008  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Simply fantastic, all of them.

7/25/2008  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

That's a great church and the images look great, as usual.. I really like the fabric down the isle. Love that it keeps people out of the isle, but it looks great too!

7/25/2008  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Apart from the shots that are great, as ever (1) I really, really like the idea of the fabric down the isle. I will pass this idea to all couples.

Marie-Louise

7/25/2008  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

+2 on long fabric

7/25/2008  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Bride and groom unbraced with a checkered background and one beam of light. Great use of negative space.

~Sam

7/25/2008  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Damn, nothing like a Hawaiian sky....captured by Ed Pingol.

Stellar set. what lens are you using for the 10mm shots??

7/25/2008  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Your HDR techniques are getting way better. Fun to look at, as always. I like seeing the progression of you as a photographer over the past few years. This one looks like it was a lot of fun.

Tad

7/25/2008  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I really like what you're doing with the WA. Which 10mm lens is that?

7/25/2008  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Love them all - but the reflections in the glasses is AWESOME!!!! Love that!!!
Your shots are always an inspiration!!

Val

7/25/2008  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Great stuff as always. Your pictures made me redefine what is wedding photography.

7/25/2008  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Great capture

Looks like great fun

The long fabric - just wondered if its customary in this area or just to this church?

7/25/2008  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

speechless

7/25/2008  
Blogger Enoch Photography said...

TOO many great shots to list... Awesome work as always... Love how you're bringing it all up another level. Way to go bud.

7/30/2008  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Christy, you are a beautiful bride and the photos show that you had a very beautiful wedding.

We wish the two of you all the wonderful blessings that marriage could offer.

God Bless You!

8/03/2008  

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