Carmen is Polynesian. Daniel is from the Brittish Isles. Very different kinds of islands! So what do you do? Show off both of your heritages! Polynesian performers, leis, a bagpiper, celtic wedding rings - even an after-party at an English pub.
I was very jealous of Kelvin and our second shooter Eric covering Carmen & Daniel's wedding. Not only were Carmen and Daniel a true delight to be with, but one of my favorite things about weddings is witnessing a sacred event by different cultures.
Here's the trick about candelight weddings - you still need some light! By having lighting design by Fantasy Sound, they brought the same feeling as candelight into the room without the dimness cameras hate. See the trees on the wall? The spots on the flowers and in very select spots around the room? And check out the circle of light around Krista Strader. She looks like an angel (and I bet she sounded amazing, too - that's Krista for ya!)
Carmen and her brother Luis walked in to the Hawaiian Wedding Song,
Carmen and Daniel then did a smart thing - they made tons of room for the performers and for dancing and put that space smack in the center of the room so that everyone had a good view.
The other thing that they did that I think more couples should consider is a First Glance. It's so easy to do at the Rose Hotel, where they both got ready. The Rose has a HUGE and elegant staircase, with a crystal chandelier - the perfect "making an entrance" for your future husband to see you for the first time.
Getting Ready location: the Rose Hotel
Ceremony and Venue: Casa Real
Harpist: Krista Strader
Bagpipes: Jeff Campbell
Polynesian performers: all members of Carmen's family (talented family!)
Lighting design and DJ: Fantasy Sound
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