{"id":824537,"date":"2024-08-18T01:00:18","date_gmt":"2024-08-18T06:00:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/?p=824537"},"modified":"2024-08-07T10:31:05","modified_gmt":"2024-08-07T15:31:05","slug":"this-paliku-gardens-wedding-offered-incredible-views-of-hawaii","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/this-paliku-gardens-wedding-offered-incredible-views-of-hawaii\/","title":{"rendered":"This Paliku Gardens Wedding Offered Incredible Views of Hawaii"},"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><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-824563\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/27\/37\/273717cfac63172d.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\"><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tammy and Moonyoung dreamed of a cozy garden wedding with incredible views of the Koolau Mountains. They chose Hawaii to make their big day even more magical, surrounded by mountains and water. After months of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/wedding-planning-checklist\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">planning<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, hunting for wedding ideas on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/junebugweddings\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instagram<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and creating a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/5-steps-making-wedding-mood-board\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">mood board<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, their vision came to life beautifully. Their <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kualoa.com\/kualoa-weddings\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Paliku Gardens<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> wedding boasted a sunset-inspired <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/6-tips-for-choosing-your-wedding-colors\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">color scheme<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, breathtaking <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/use-this-wedding-floral-checklist-to-incorporate-flowers-throughout-your-day\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">flowers<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/use-this-wedding-decor-checklist-to-help-you-nail-every-detail\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">decor<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and views that left everyone in awe.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They couldn&rsquo;t have picked a more stunning spot for their <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/the-ultimate-guide-to-planning-your-wedding-ceremony\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ceremony<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The couple exchanged <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/10-unique-tips-for-writing-your-wedding-vows\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">vows<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with the sea, mountains, and horizon, creating a perfect backdrop. The magic continued at their tented garden <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/the-ultimate-wedding-reception-timeline\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">reception<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, where candlelit <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/wedding-reception-table-ideas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">tables<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> adorned with lush flowers and greenery set a romantic tone. The highlight of the evening was the beautiful floral and lighting <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/floral-ceiling-installations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">installation<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> above the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/this-wedding-reception-playlist-is-guaranteed-to-get-your-guests-on-the-dance-floor\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">dance floor<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, adding an extra touch of enchantment to their special day.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Their wedding day was like a fairy tale brought to life, full of breathtaking details that are sure to inspire your own special day. Thankfully every moment of this beautiful celebration was captured by the talented Junebug vendor <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.derekwongphotography.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Derek Wong<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><em>The Couple:<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tammy and Moonyoung<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><em>The Wedding:<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kualoa.com\/kualoa-weddings\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Paliku Garden<\/span><\/a>, Hawaii, United States<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-824545\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/40\/c8\/40c87587fc49c09b.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1052\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-824546\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/e6\/5c\/e65cea88c58d525e.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1052\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-824542\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/9e\/a7\/9ea7c02e52909d70.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1052\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-824549\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/2f\/e1\/2fe1675face2317f.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-824544\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/51\/03\/51031f6d00fed7fa.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1052\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-824543\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/5c\/2c\/5c2c6f69be100f9e.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-824548\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/09\/4b\/094b3c3be9d664a7.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cherishing a Quiet Moment Before their Paliku Gardens Wedding Ceremony<\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"goldbox\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The most memorable part of the day was definitely the private <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/deciding-whether-not-first-look\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">first look<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that Moon and I shared at the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.halekulani.com\/?gad_source=1&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQjwwae1BhC_ARIsAK4JfrwhSYK7BxioovNRMj3kbtNA0IlPn-AnTbS37WsfpKGyls41QuJY2-UaAgCUEALw_wcB\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Halekulani Hotel<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> before heading to our ceremony and reception at Paliku Gardens at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kualoa.com\/kualoa-weddings\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kualoa Ranch<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. It was a special moment just for the two of us before the whirlwind of the day began. It allowed us to truly be present with one another, and it felt like we were the only ones in the world&mdash;except for our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/vendors\/wedding-photographers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">photographer<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/vendors\/wedding-videographers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">videographer<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/is-hiring-a-wedding-content-creator-for-your-big-day-worth-it\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">wedding content creator<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, who were there to capture the moment.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-824555\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/c9\/8d\/c98def8cb703b011.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1052\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-824558\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/ee\/f5\/eef585d41e9ab079.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1052\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-824556\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/11\/ce\/11ceb6ab4abd095b.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-824560\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/ec\/c8\/ecc8c989758a4353.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-824561\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/bd\/2a\/bd2a0663cdfb9b83.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1052\"><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to Balance Joy and Budget on Your Wedding Day<\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"goldbox\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make decisions that will make you happy as a couple. Your wedding day is a time to celebrate your love and the beginning of the next chapter in your lives. Your guests are there to celebrate you, so do what brings you joy. Sticking to a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/how-to-create-the-best-wedding-budget-for-you-and-your-partner\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">budget<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can be challenging, but my one piece of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/best-wedding-advice-from-real-couples\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">advice<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is to splurge on things that will make an impact or are important to you. Create a prioritization list to help you decide where you might need to stay under budget so you can splurge on the things that matter most.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-824562\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/f2\/01\/f201a4b06b3e9a70.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-824566\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/b6\/fb\/b6fbee90c60358ec.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"466\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-824563\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/27\/37\/273717cfac63172d.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-824564\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/c7\/96\/c7969aec7f971e4f.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-824565\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/a3\/87\/a3875bdf0a03cd0f.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"466\"><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choosing the Right Wedding Vendors by Trusting Their Gut<\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"goldbox\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We&rsquo;re most proud of two things when reflecting on our wedding and the entire planning process. First, we trusted our instincts and chose the right vendors with whom we connected and truly vibed. Living in Boston and planning a destination wedding in Hawaii meant we had to make the right choices with our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/vendors\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">vendors<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. With so much happening behind the scenes, their guidance and support made the 1.5 years of planning and the actual day feel seamless. Second, we&rsquo;re glad we prioritized our happiness and made decisions based on what would bring us joy on our wedding day.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-824552\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/4d\/e0\/4de0e4bcf72cd316.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-824553\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/b2\/75\/b275b7ba5f273d0a.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-824557\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/91\/20\/912040c97b558019.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-824585\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/bf\/72\/bf72869b7b288860.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-824582\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/ec\/ac\/ecac4f9ba23d3ff0.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why a Paliku Gardens Wedding Was the Perfect Choice for Them<\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"goldbox\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When we decided on a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/guide-to-planning-destination-wedding\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">destination wedding<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, there was no doubt we wanted it to be in Hawaii. After all, it was the first place we vacationed together. Initially, we explored resort and hotel options because we thought it would be easier to coordinate with fewer vendors, but it didn&rsquo;t feel right for us. We ultimately chose Paliku Gardens at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kualoa.com\/kualoa-weddings\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kualoa Ranch<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (where many movies, like Jurassic Park, have been filmed) because it truly captured the essence of Hawaii. An outdoor wedding overlooking the Koolau Mountains&mdash;absolutely breathtaking. We couldn&rsquo;t see <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/the-ultimate-guide-to-finding-your-wedding-venue\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the venue<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in person until our wedding day, and it was more than I could have ever imagined. It was definitely worth coordinating with multiple vendors to pull off such a beautiful and perfect wedding day.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-824574\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/c6\/4f\/c64f428bc2e75d62.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1052\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-824576\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/78\/ee\/78eec12b072e6875.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1052\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-824568\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/cc\/12\/cc121a230717a839.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1052\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-824577\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/b3\/22\/b322cc514fd2ac8e.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1052\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-824580\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/cd\/0e\/cd0e9f18ef06ecd5.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1052\"><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Creative Journey Behind Their DIY Paliku Gardens Wedding Signs<\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"goldbox\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/diy-wedding-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DIYed<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> our menu and small <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/7-wedding-signs-you-need\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">wedding signage<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, including the bar menu, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/wedding-table-numbers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">table numbers<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, gifts and cards sign, guestbook sign, dinner menu, and table name cards. I invested in a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/rstyle.me\/+XIG44wdg2gHtSUwW_-rWpQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cricut<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> machine during the wedding planning process because I&rsquo;ve always had a creative side and knew I wanted to make something special for our big day. The signs were all acrylic, hand-painted with vinyl lettering that I cut using the Cricut machine.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-824579\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/d2\/19\/d2191b22fd6d2eeb.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1052\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-824584\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/6d\/26\/6d265862960e9629.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"466\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-824586\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/d9\/6b\/d96bb3a19ce68ba6.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1052\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-824591\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/4d\/80\/4d808970a59b5586.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"466\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-824578\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/4f\/e3\/4fe3bf1ebc5440ab.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1052\"><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Creating Instagram-Worthy Moments with a Bubble Gun<\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"goldbox\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We brought a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/the-best-wedding-entertainment-ideas-to-consider\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">bubble gun machine<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for our grand entrance and used it on the dance floor throughout the night. It was a huge hit with our guests and created some truly amazing photos and videos for Instagram reels.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-824583\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/27\/fb\/27fbf0c85ec7ac4f.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-824587\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/aa\/93\/aa930398c134205c.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1052\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-824589\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/74\/81\/74819b37a4ecf74e.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1052\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-824590\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/8f\/c0\/8fc065930ccd6433.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1052\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-824594\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/b2\/a4\/b2a4571f30397835.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1052\"><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Honoring The Bride&rsquo;s Father with a Special Pasta Dish During Their Paliku Gardens Wedding Reception<\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"goldbox\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The wedding day menu featured a special off-menu item created by <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.memoirshawaii.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Memoirs<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to honor my late father. Since Moon and I love pasta, we knew we needed to include a pasta dish alongside the braised short rib and coconut macadamia nut-crusted catch of the day. We added garlic shrimp with linguine pasta to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/how-to-honor-passed-loved-ones-at-a-wedding\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">pay tribute<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to my father. The wedding day menu was <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/wedding-catering-options-explained\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">family-style<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, reflecting our cultural tradition of sharing meals with our closest family and friends.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-824593\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/bc\/ca\/bcca23940444fd4b.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-824597\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/32\/26\/322669abce2031c1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-824600\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/56\/00\/560028802c833b4b.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-824598\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/64\/de\/64decb193eebcf74.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1052\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-824599\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/e8\/13\/e8130a92e2203084.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"goldbox\">\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><em>The Wedding Team:<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Photography &ndash; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.derekwongphotography.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Derek Wong<\/span><\/a><br>\nEvent Planning &ndash; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fredandkate.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Fred and Kate Events<\/a><br>\nVenue &ndash; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kualoa.com\/kualoa-weddings\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Paliku Gardens<\/span><\/a><br>\nFloral Design &ndash; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marieblooms.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Marie Blooms Floral<\/a><br>\nCatering &ndash; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.memoirshawaii.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Memoirs Catering<\/a><br>\nCake &ndash; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.acakelife.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">A Cake Life<\/a><br>\nOfficiant &ndash; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/officianthawaii\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Grant Gomes<\/a><br>\nDJ &ndash; <a href=\"https:\/\/djtroymichael.com\/hawaiidjtroymichael\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">DJ Troy Michael<\/a><br>\nVideography &ndash; <a href=\"https:\/\/redefinedweddings.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Redefined Weddings<\/a><br>\nInvitation Design &ndash; <a href=\"https:\/\/momentaldesigns.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Momental Designs<\/a><br>\nMakeup + Hair Styling &ndash; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.faceartbeauty.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Face Art Beauty<\/a><br>\nWedding Dress &ndash; <a href=\"https:\/\/inesdisanto.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Ines by Ines Di Santo<\/a><br>\nBridal Accessories &ndash;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kleinfeldbridal.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Kleinfelds<\/a> + &nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.lelite.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">L&rsquo;elite Bridal<\/a><br>\nGroom&rsquo;s Apparel &ndash; <a href=\"https:\/\/suitsupply.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">SuitSupply<\/a><br>\nGroomsmen&rsquo;s Apparel &ndash; <a href=\"https:\/\/theblacktux.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">the Black Tux<\/a><br>\nRings &ndash; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vancleefarpels.com\/us\/en\/home.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Van Cleef &amp; Arpels<\/a><br>\nRentals &ndash; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alohaartisans.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Aloha Artisans<\/a> + <a href=\"https:\/\/accelrentals.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Accel Rentals<\/a> + <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hawaiifinelinens.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Hawaii Fine Linen Rentals<\/a><br>\nTransportation &ndash; <a href=\"http:\/\/www.amthawaii.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">AMT Hawaii<\/a> + <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oahupartybus.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Oahu Party Bus<\/a><br>\nPhoto Lounge &ndash; <a href=\"https:\/\/redefinedweddings.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Redefined Weddings<\/a><br>\nWedding Content Creator &ndash; Iniki Leialoha of <a href=\"https:\/\/leialohasocials.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Leialohasocials<\/a><br>\nGelato Cart &ndash; <a href=\"https:\/\/viagelatohawaii.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Via Gelato<\/a><br>\nCold Sparks &ndash; <a href=\"https:\/\/frobabyproductions.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Fro Baby Productions<\/a><br>\nWelcome + Seating Chart Sign &ndash; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cestcalligraphy.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">C&rsquo;est Calligraphy<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Congratulations to Tammy and Moonyoung on their <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kualoa.com\/kualoa-weddings\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Paliku Gardens<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> wedding, which featured incredible views of Hawaii. A heartfelt thank you goes to Junebug vendor <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.derekwongphotography.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Derek Wong<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for capturing every stunning moment for us to enjoy. If this celebration has inspired you, don&rsquo;t miss the chance to check out his <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/vendors\/wedding-photographers\/hawaii\/Derek-Wong-Photography\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">profile<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/vendors\/wedding-photographers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">directory of the world&rsquo;s top wedding photographers<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This wedding truly highlights the impact a venue can have on the entire celebration. As you plan your special day, remember just how crucial the right venue is. If you&rsquo;re looking for tips on finding the perfect location, be sure to check out our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/the-ultimate-guide-to-finding-your-wedding-venue\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">guide<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Choosing the right backdrop is the first step in bringing your dream celebration to life.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tammy and Moonyoung dreamed of a cozy garden wedding with incredible views of the Koolau Mountains. They chose Hawaii to make their big day even more magical, surrounded by mountains and water. After months of planning, hunting for wedding ideas on Instagram, and creating a mood board, their vision came to life beautifully. Their Paliku Gardens wedding boasted a sunset-inspired color scheme, breathtaking flowers and decor, and views that left everyone in awe. 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