The title says it all.....Simple yet Elegant.....with a dash of hilarious moments. During the getting ready phase of the day, Sherman had to go through a a battery of tests before he could see his bride to be. The first test involved bananas being hung from his Groomsmen's waists. I'll keep this PG and let you use your imagination. The second test was getting past his soon to be father in law (who was literally standing in front of her door guarding her). After narrowly convincing her father that he will take care of Leah, he faced his third challenge....serenading Leah. If she was happy with his singing, then and only then will he be able to enter the castle tower and bestow his gaze upon his beautiful bride to be. If you didn't guess, she made him do it a few times before she gave in and let him in. You had to be there.
The rest of the day went rather well. Bridal party shot at La Pietra and the Kahala Hotel & Resort (that's where Leah works BTW...the Kahala not La Pietra). Very fun group to photograph. Willing to anything we asked to get the shot. Fun times. Next came the traditional tea ceremony and soon after, the ceremony.
The ceremony site was at the Lanai Ballroom at the Sheraton Hotel. Half of the room was a lanai overlooking Waikiki beach. Not a bad way to get married. The ceremony went off without a hitch. Tears were shed, rings were exchanged, and a kiss was shared. You couldn't ask for a more beautiful ceremony.
The reception room was a sight to be seen. Gorgeous calla lilies placed in tall vases inhabited every table. Beams of light shot up along the walls. A back lit head table with a semi roman motif sat waiting in the middle room for the bridal party. It kind of felt like I was at a gala of some sort, but that's how weddings are supposed to right? The rest of the evening was like a fairytale. Drinking champagne, dancing, catching up with old friends and family. That is up until their first dance. They start off slow then bust out with a medley of songs with their corresponding dance moves. I wish I had a video camera.
Congratulations again you two. I wish you nothing but happiness and good fortune!
Lew Harrington & Mitchell Chan
~Photographers~
To see more photos from Sherman & Leah's wedding, click on any of the photos below or click here.
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