{"id":207556,"date":"2013-01-15T05:00:00","date_gmt":"2013-01-15T05:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/192.163.193.130\/~junebugw\/blog\/what-junebug-loves\/?p=207556"},"modified":"2022-03-09T15:35:43","modified_gmt":"2022-03-09T21:35:43","slug":"olowalu-plantation-house-beach-wedding-captured-by-anna-kim-photography-jennifer-and-michael","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/olowalu-plantation-house-beach-wedding-captured-by-anna-kim-photography-jennifer-and-michael\/","title":{"rendered":"Olowalu House Beach Wedding, Captured by Anna Kim Photography &#8211; Jennifer and Michael"},"content":{"rendered":"<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body><p>Jennifer and Michael&rsquo;s Maui wedding day was all about celebrating in personal style, while enjoying a stunningly beautiful location! I loved the thoughtful Hawaiian traditions they included &ndash; leis for the groom and groomsmen, and shave ice for their lucky guests &ndash; which were the perfect complement to picturesque <a href=\"http:\/\/www.olowaluplantationhouse.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Olowalu House<\/a>. Junebug member and Maui wedding photographer <a href=\"http:\/\/www.annakimphotography.com\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Anna Kim<\/a> captured the lighthearted, celebratory feel in her beautiful images.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Tropical destination wedding at Olowalu Plantation House in Olowalu, Hawaii - photos by Anna Kim Photography | junebugweddings.com\" src=\"\/img\/whatjunebugloves\/january2013\/tropical-destination-wedding-anna-kim-photography-1.jpg\" alt=\"Tropical destination wedding at Olowalu Plantation House in Olowalu, Hawaii - photos by Anna Kim Photography | junebugweddings.com\" border=\"0\"><\/p>\n<p><b>The Couple:<\/b> Jennifer and Michael<\/p>\n<p><b>The Wedding:<\/b> 9.20.12 &ndash; <a href=\"http:\/\/www.olowaluplantationhouse.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Olowalu House<\/a> &ndash; Olowalu, HI<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Tropical destination wedding at Olowalu Plantation House in Olowalu, Hawaii - photos by Anna Kim Photography | junebugweddings.com\" src=\"\/img\/whatjunebugloves\/january2013\/tropical-destination-wedding-anna-kim-photography-2.jpg\" alt=\"Tropical destination wedding at Olowalu Plantation House in Olowalu, Hawaii - photos by Anna Kim Photography | junebugweddings.com\" border=\"0\"><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Tropical destination wedding at Olowalu Plantation House in Olowalu, Hawaii - photos by Anna Kim Photography | junebugweddings.com\" src=\"\/img\/whatjunebugloves\/january2013\/tropical-destination-wedding-anna-kim-photography-3.jpg\" alt=\"Tropical destination wedding at Olowalu Plantation House in Olowalu, Hawaii - photos by Anna Kim Photography | junebugweddings.com\" border=\"0\"><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Tropical destination wedding at Olowalu Plantation House in Olowalu, Hawaii - photos by Anna Kim Photography | junebugweddings.com\" src=\"\/img\/whatjunebugloves\/january2013\/tropical-destination-wedding-anna-kim-photography-4.jpg\" alt=\"Tropical destination wedding at Olowalu Plantation House in Olowalu, Hawaii - photos by Anna Kim Photography | junebugweddings.com\" border=\"0\"><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Tropical destination wedding at Olowalu Plantation House in Olowalu, Hawaii - photos by Anna Kim Photography | junebugweddings.com\" src=\"\/img\/whatjunebugloves\/january2013\/tropical-destination-wedding-anna-kim-photography-5.jpg\" alt=\"Tropical destination wedding at Olowalu Plantation House in Olowalu, Hawaii - photos by Anna Kim Photography | junebugweddings.com\" border=\"0\"><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Tropical destination wedding at Olowalu Plantation House in Olowalu, Hawaii - photos by Anna Kim Photography | junebugweddings.com\" src=\"\/img\/whatjunebugloves\/january2013\/tropical-destination-wedding-anna-kim-photography-6.jpg\" alt=\"Tropical destination wedding at Olowalu Plantation House in Olowalu, Hawaii - photos by Anna Kim Photography | junebugweddings.com\" border=\"0\"><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Tropical destination wedding at Olowalu Plantation House in Olowalu, Hawaii - photos by Anna Kim Photography | junebugweddings.com\" src=\"\/img\/whatjunebugloves\/january2013\/tropical-destination-wedding-anna-kim-photography-7.jpg\" alt=\"Tropical destination wedding at Olowalu Plantation House in Olowalu, Hawaii - photos by Anna Kim Photography | junebugweddings.com\" border=\"0\"><\/p>\n<p><b>What were the top three priorities for you in planning your wedding?<\/b> <i>A beautiful venue, great food, and making sure it was unique and fun!<\/i><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Tropical destination wedding at Olowalu Plantation House in Olowalu, Hawaii - photos by Anna Kim Photography | junebugweddings.com\" src=\"\/img\/whatjunebugloves\/january2013\/tropical-destination-wedding-anna-kim-photography-8.jpg\" alt=\"Tropical destination wedding at Olowalu Plantation House in Olowalu, Hawaii - photos by Anna Kim Photography | junebugweddings.com\" border=\"0\"><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Tropical destination wedding at Olowalu Plantation House in Olowalu, Hawaii - photos by Anna Kim Photography | junebugweddings.com\" src=\"\/img\/whatjunebugloves\/january2013\/tropical-destination-wedding-anna-kim-photography-9.jpg\" alt=\"Tropical destination wedding at Olowalu Plantation House in Olowalu, Hawaii - photos by Anna Kim Photography | junebugweddings.com\" border=\"0\"><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Tropical destination wedding at Olowalu Plantation House in Olowalu, Hawaii - photos by Anna Kim Photography | junebugweddings.com\" src=\"\/img\/whatjunebugloves\/january2013\/tropical-destination-wedding-anna-kim-photography-10.jpg\" alt=\"Tropical destination wedding at Olowalu Plantation House in Olowalu, Hawaii - photos by Anna Kim Photography | junebugweddings.com\" border=\"0\"><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Tropical destination wedding at Olowalu Plantation House in Olowalu, Hawaii - photos by Anna Kim Photography | junebugweddings.com\" src=\"\/img\/whatjunebugloves\/january2013\/tropical-destination-wedding-anna-kim-photography-11.jpg\" alt=\"Tropical destination wedding at Olowalu Plantation House in Olowalu, Hawaii - photos by Anna Kim Photography | junebugweddings.com\" border=\"0\"><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Tropical destination wedding at Olowalu Plantation House in Olowalu, Hawaii - photos by Anna Kim Photography | junebugweddings.com\" src=\"\/img\/whatjunebugloves\/january2013\/tropical-destination-wedding-anna-kim-photography-12.jpg\" alt=\"Tropical destination wedding at Olowalu Plantation House in Olowalu, Hawaii - photos by Anna Kim Photography | junebugweddings.com\" border=\"0\"><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Tropical destination wedding at Olowalu Plantation House in Olowalu, Hawaii - photos by Anna Kim Photography | junebugweddings.com\" src=\"\/img\/whatjunebugloves\/january2013\/tropical-destination-wedding-anna-kim-photography-13.jpg\" alt=\"Tropical destination wedding at Olowalu Plantation House in Olowalu, Hawaii - photos by Anna Kim Photography | junebugweddings.com\" border=\"0\"><\/p>\n<p><b>Were there any places where you broke the rules in your wedding planning? Why and how did you do that?<\/b> <i> My husband and I wanted to make our ceremony unique and personal. We asked my older brother Anselm to officiate our wedding so that our ceremony could be more special. We also decided to write our own vows so that our guests can really see how much we love each other. To top things off, we flew our dog over to Hawaii and he was the best man!<\/i><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Tropical destination wedding at Olowalu Plantation House in Olowalu, Hawaii - photos by Anna Kim Photography | junebugweddings.com\" src=\"\/img\/whatjunebugloves\/january2013\/tropical-destination-wedding-anna-kim-photography-14.jpg\" alt=\"Tropical destination wedding at Olowalu Plantation House in Olowalu, Hawaii - photos by Anna Kim Photography | junebugweddings.com\" border=\"0\"><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Tropical destination wedding at Olowalu Plantation House in Olowalu, Hawaii - photos by Anna Kim Photography | junebugweddings.com\" src=\"\/img\/whatjunebugloves\/january2013\/tropical-destination-wedding-anna-kim-photography-15.jpg\" alt=\"Tropical destination wedding at Olowalu Plantation House in Olowalu, Hawaii - photos by Anna Kim Photography | junebugweddings.com\" border=\"0\"><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Tropical destination wedding at Olowalu Plantation House in Olowalu, Hawaii - photos by Anna Kim Photography | junebugweddings.com\" src=\"\/img\/whatjunebugloves\/january2013\/tropical-destination-wedding-anna-kim-photography-16.jpg\" alt=\"Tropical destination wedding at Olowalu Plantation House in Olowalu, Hawaii - photos by Anna Kim Photography | junebugweddings.com\" border=\"0\"><\/p>\n<p><b>What was your biggest wedding planning success?<\/b> <i> Everyone had such a great time! Our wedding was so fun!<\/i><\/p>\n<p><b>What was the most important thing that you learned through the wedding planning process and what would you tell other brides-to-be?<\/b> <i> Always remember that you are a team! It&rsquo;s going to be a crazy stressful planning process so don&rsquo;t lose focus of your love!<\/i><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Tropical destination wedding at Olowalu Plantation House in Olowalu, Hawaii - photos by Anna Kim Photography | junebugweddings.com\" src=\"\/img\/whatjunebugloves\/january2013\/tropical-destination-wedding-anna-kim-photography-17.jpg\" alt=\"Tropical destination wedding at Olowalu Plantation House in Olowalu, Hawaii - photos by Anna Kim Photography | junebugweddings.com\" border=\"0\"><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Tropical destination wedding at Olowalu Plantation House in Olowalu, Hawaii - photos by Anna Kim Photography | junebugweddings.com\" src=\"\/img\/whatjunebugloves\/january2013\/tropical-destination-wedding-anna-kim-photography-18.jpg\" alt=\"Tropical destination wedding at Olowalu Plantation House in Olowalu, Hawaii - photos by Anna Kim Photography | junebugweddings.com\" border=\"0\"><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Tropical destination wedding at Olowalu Plantation House in Olowalu, Hawaii - photos by Anna Kim Photography | junebugweddings.com\" src=\"\/img\/whatjunebugloves\/january2013\/tropical-destination-wedding-anna-kim-photography-20.jpg\" alt=\"Tropical destination wedding at Olowalu Plantation House in Olowalu, Hawaii - photos by Anna Kim Photography | junebugweddings.com\" border=\"0\"><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Tropical destination wedding at Olowalu Plantation House in Olowalu, Hawaii - photos by Anna Kim Photography | junebugweddings.com\" src=\"\/img\/whatjunebugloves\/january2013\/tropical-destination-wedding-anna-kim-photography-21.jpg\" alt=\"Tropical destination wedding at Olowalu Plantation House in Olowalu, Hawaii - photos by Anna Kim Photography | junebugweddings.com\" border=\"0\"><\/p>\n<p><b>The Wedding Team:<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Photographer: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.annakimphotography.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Anna Kim<\/a><br>\nEvent Planner\/Catering\/Florist: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.blueskyweddings.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Blue Sky Weddings<\/a><br>\nCeremony Venue &amp; Reception Venue: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.olowaluplantationhouse.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Olowalu Plantation House<\/a><br>\nOfficiant: Anselm Lee<br>\nInvitation Designer: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.weddingpaperdivas.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Wedding Paper Divas<\/a><br>\nWedding Dress: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.priscillaofboston.com\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Priscilla of Boston<\/a><br>\nBridal Accessories: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.nahoku.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Na Hoku<\/a> &amp; <a href=\"http:\/\/www.nordstrom.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Nordstrom<\/a><br>\nBridesmaids Apparel &amp; Accessories: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.hm.com\/us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">H&amp;M<\/a><br>\nGroom &amp; Groomsmen Apparel &amp; Accessories: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.jcrew.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">J. Crew<\/a><br>\nHair &amp; Make-up: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.soleillunasalon.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Soleil Luna Maui Salon<\/a> and Sylvia Wan<br>\nDJ: Josh K<br>\nRings: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.tiffany.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tiffany &amp; Co.<\/a><br>\nShave Ice: Hana Ho Shave Ice<\/p>\n<p>Thank you, Jennifer and Michael, for sharing your lovely wedding with us at Junebug!<\/p>\n<p>Planning your own destination beach wedding? Check out our <a href=\"\/wedding-venues\/best-wedding-reception-sites-locations-honeymoon.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">World&rsquo;s Best Wedding Venues Hotlist<\/a> for some of our favorites places on earth to celebrate!<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"\" src=\"\/img\/photobug\/june2010\/xoxoAlexa.gif\" alt=\"\" border=\"0\"><\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Jennifer and Michael&#8217;s Maui wedding day was all about celebrating in personal style, while enjoying a stunningly beautiful location! I loved the thoughtful Hawaiian traditions they included &#8211; leis for the groom and groomsmen, and shave ice for their lucky guests &#8211; which were the perfect complement to picturesque Olowalu Plantation House. Junebug member and Maui wedding photographer Anna Kim captured the lighthearted, celebratory feel in her beautiful images.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"kia_subtitle":"","footnotes":"","_wpscppro_dont_share_socialmedia":false,"_wpscppro_custom_social_share_image":0,"_facebook_share_type":"","_twitter_share_type":"","_linkedin_share_type":"","_pinterest_share_type":"","_linkedin_share_type_page":"","_instagram_share_type":"","_medium_share_type":"","_threads_share_type":"","_google_business_share_type":"","_selected_social_profile":[],"_wpsp_enable_custom_social_template":false,"_wpsp_social_scheduling":{"enabled":false,"datetime":null,"platforms":[],"status":"template_only","dateOption":"today","timeOption":"now","customDays":"","customHours":"","customDate":"","customTime":"","schedulingType":"absolute"},"_wpsp_active_default_template":true},"categories":[1069,1071,1075,1170,1005,1091,1042],"tags":[1110,1109,1113,1097],"class_list":["post-207556","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-beach-wedding","category-casual-wedding","category-destination-wedding","category-hawaii-wedding","category-real-weddings","category-tropical-wedding","category-wedding-style","tag-dark-pink","tag-light-pink","tag-white","tag-yellow"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/207556","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=207556"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/207556\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=207556"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=207556"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=207556"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}