Rachelle’s beach wedding was full of sunshine. Her arch was covered in sunflowers and bright yellow and orange flowers, the chairs wore turquoise sashes with yellow blooms, and the aisle was scattered with plumeria and starfish, all against the turquoise water of Oahu’s east coast.
A violinist played by the sea as the guests arrived in their leis, and her father walked her through the trees to the sand. The ceremony was led by a monk in saffron robes, who blessed the couple with the soft ring of a singing bowl.
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Sunflowers & Turquoise by the Sea · Rachelle & Her Bridesmaids · A Buddhist Blessing on the Sand · By the Water & in the Trees · Under the Tent
The setup
Sunflowers & Turquoise by the Sea
The arch was a burst of sunflowers and yellow flowers framing the ocean. Turquoise sashes, a blue parasol and an aisle of pink, yellow and white plumeria with starfish made the whole beach glow.
The bride
Rachelle & Her Bridesmaids
Rachelle walked through the trees in her veil with her bridesmaids, carrying a bright pink bouquet, and laughed with her father before he walked her to the beach.
The ceremony
A Buddhist Blessing on the Sand
Under the sunflower arch, the monk led a peaceful ceremony and blessed Rachelle and her groom with the singing bowl. They exchanged rings in front of their family and friends, with the violin playing and the waves rolling in behind them. And yes, there were sneakers under the wedding dress.
Just married
By the Water & in the Trees
After the ceremony the newlyweds walked along the beach with the ocean breeze in her veil, then slipped into the trees for quiet, happy photos together.
The reception
Under the Tent
The celebration continued by the beach under a tent, where the couple sat with their family and friends.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can we choose the style of our ceremony?
Yes. Tell us the kind of ceremony and blessing you would like, and see our ministers page.
Can we have a violinist play at our ceremony?
Yes. See our violinist page for songs and prices.
