Christine and Jay's Scouting Trip

I had a fabulous couple of days with my San Francisco couple, Christine and Jay. They are so easy going, fun and we really had a great time together on their scouting trip. Christine and I have very similar personalities, so I know we are going to get along really well and have tons of fun planning the wedding together. And Jay is just super laid back and cool with a great sense of humor. They make such a great couple!

During one of our site visits, we were talking and I told them how much I love taking photos of food because I love to eat! That evening when they were at dinner, they took a photo of the pizza and wine that they had and they texted me the link to view the picture. They did the same thing the next night... how cute! :)

It was a very productive trip. We looked at most of the private estates, had a food tasting and a few cake tastings. Hopefully when they get home this weekend, they will have a much better idea on their location as well as their date. I am looking forward to their wedding this Fall!

Engagement Session - Liz and Nelson

Liz and Nelson are getting married in September 2009, but they were out here on Mau`i for their scouting trip this past November. I had such a great time hanging out with them and taking them to all the vendor meetings. On their last day here, Liz had a hair/makeup trial and they decided to do an engagement session with the photographer of their choice - Amity Mason.

It's an excellent idea to do an engagement shoot while you are on your scouting trip for your destination wedding (and even if you are getting married locally). That way, you can have a trial of your hair and makeup, and also get to know your photographer before the big day. I highly recommend it!

Here are some of those amazing photos from Liz and Nelson's session. I can only imagine what their wedding photos will be like... can't wait till their "NYC/Sex and the City" style wedding is here. I know it will be absolutely fabulous!

Photo Credit: Amity Mason

Michelle and Henry's scouting trip

I am having a lot of fun with Michelle and Henry this week, going to vendors' meetings, food tastings as well as checking out all of the venues with them. They are such a sweet and laid back couple and I know their wedding next year is going to be awesome. I sure can't wait.

Here are the estates that we are checking out this week... it will be interesting to see which one they end up selecting!

Pua Le'a Estate (aka Haiku Mill)

Olowalu Plantation House

Kahana Estate

Sugarman Estate

Makena Estate

Shawna (and Brett's) scouting trip

It was so nice to finally meet Shawna. We have started planning her wedding together since February, and the wedding is in May 2009 at the Sugarman Estate. I missed Brett on this scouting trip as I just got back from vacation and he had to fly home to start a new job. How exciting.

Shawna is a landscape architect by trade, so we had a great time working on her colors and decor. I can't wait to see what we come up with in the next coming months. It will be fabulous and I am excited.