Donna & Drew’s Maui destination wedding was a dream come true! The wedding ceremony was held at Maria Lanakila Catholic Church in Lahaina Maui and the reception was just a few minutes away at Pacific’O Restaurant right on the beach front in Lahaina.

I first met Donna & Drew almost a year prior to their wedding for their engagement photos. We has so much fun taking pictures in the jungle and at the beach in Kapalua! So happy they chose us as their Maui engagement photographer. They were giggling and laughing the whole time, and I couldn’t wait to capture their special day.

Their wedding day could not have turned out more perfect. The girls and guys got ready in separate rooms at the Honua Kai in Ka’anapali. Donna looked stunning in her boho inspired dress complete with lacy arm sleeves to finish off the look. The guys had fun together getting ready and the groom wore a traditional Barong (a Barong Tagalog is a traditional Filipino long sleeve formal embroidered shirt) to celebrate Donna’s heritage.

The ceremony was held at the beautiful Maria Lanakila Catholic church in Lahaina, Maui. The stained glass windows and intricate details make this church one of Maui’s most beautiful to get married in. Not to mention the lighting is amazing inside for photos!

After the ceremony guests headed over to Pacific’O Restaurant for cocktail hour and the reception right on the oceanfront in Lahaina. This restaurant is perfect for a wedding reception as you can reserve the whole place for your party. They had about 85 guests at the wedding and everyone was seated nicely outside with views of the sunset and Lanai in the background.

Guests signed an ukulele “guest book” and enjoyed Mai Tai’s and White Claws as they nibbled on seared ahi and delicious passed appetizers. The rest of the night was a joy. After Donna’s father blessed the food, they enjoyed their meals as he sang them a special song. They danced and played a traditional Filipino game Syatong Chato which was tons of fun. For dessert they enjoyed a local favorite Hawaiian shave ice, the perfect way to cool down on a warm evening. It was truly a night to remember!

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