I noticed that a lot of people had a “wedding” page. I found this to be kind of weird but hey! I liked my wedding so why wouldn’t I want to share it like everyone else?
we did have a pretty cool wedding after all….
As stated in the about me section on this blog, Colin and I were Married on May 23rd 2011 in Waimanalo, Oahu on Angels Bay beach. We were married through Above Heaven’s Gate by a crazy coot named Captain Howie – yes, its true, that is his real name. We chose a sunrise ceremony on the beach and couldn’t be happier.
Well I could be happier….our wedding experience wasn’t everything we had hoped for but hey, we were married alone, on a breath-taking beach and it was sooooo very romantic. I think all weddings are probably the same – everything moves by you so fast and when I think back we did share a lot of laughs and good times on this very special day <3
We didn’t have any family come with us and a lot of people think we’re crazy although, a lot of others are envious. Here’s the deal – maybe things would’ve been different had we not already owned a home together and had a son together, but then again – maybe not. I am an attention lover and I also love dancing and a good excuse to party but to be honest whenever I pictured confessing my love to Colin I just saw us, alone and intimate. I am very close with my family but I think because we told everyone prior to leaving, everyone had a chance to openly express their feelings and everything worked out great. So, No regrets! I loved our private ceremony. I just wasn’t crazy about the captain 
lol
I am just so thankful that Colin & I had the opportunity to go to Hawaii and get married there. Not many people can say that! (although with the amount of newly-weds we met there, maybe a lot of people can say that, lol) We had such a great time on the island and dream of going back one day to get our vows renewed in front of anyone who wishes to attend 
Anyway, our wedding was beautiful, heartfelt and memorable. The time we spent with the photographers and crew were some of the best from that whole day and if you’re interested the following are some more of our favourite pictures….
In the end your wedding is just one day of the rest of our lives together and as long as you pick the right person, you’ll have many more memories that will surpass the day you committed to each other through marriage.
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We have a relationship mantra and it goes like this:
ACCEPT, COMMUNICATE, GROW
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EDIT: I receive way too many emails requesting reviews of my wedding experience with the Capt. So I will summarize my thoughts here – TRUST your gut. Yes, I picked him, was it the worst day of my life? no. Was it the best? no. However, it is what it is and perhaps it’ll work for you, perhaps it won’t. The bottom line is trust yours and your partners initial thoughts. If you are scouring the internet for a negative review, you will surely find one. So it is ultimately your choice. TRUST.
You have the most gorgeous, fantastic wedding pictures EVER! You are so amazingly pretty! (And Colin looks pretty great, too.
) Beach weddings are so romantic.
thanks babe! it was such a beautiful day
Your dress is AMAZING!! I love your photos. GORG!!!
thank you so much! my dress was a discount off-the-rack and I got this awesome seamstress to make it into what I wanted – total price $500
score!
GORGEOUS! Beautiful bride and a very handsome couple!
Thank you so much Sabrina
Those photos are amazing, congratulations on your beautiful wedding. Photography budget was way cut back on wedding and I am so disapointed with that decision. Photos are so important.
That’s too bad about your photo budget. We didn’t have any choice of which photos we picked, because it was a destination wedding, so we had to put our trust in the company and we know there were photos we would’ve enjoyed more than a few they selected, but overall, it’s the day you have in your memories that counts
Hi from Southern Alberta! I just checked out your blog today – and I LOVE your wedding photos – Congrats! I got married on Kauai on May 28… : )
That’s awesome!!!! and no regrets about getting married in Hawaii. I can’t wait to save more money so we can one day go back
and congrats to you too!!!
Your wedding photos are beautiful!!! Love them! What a neat idea and ceremony.
Thank you so much. No regrets. I love going to other people’s weddings, but never wanted to have to plan mine
Your wedding is seriously my dream wedding. IF I choose to have family there, I just want our immediate families. Parents and siblings. No one else. And I’d love for it to be on a beach in the middle of nowhere.
Thank you so much for sharing your lovely wedding experience with us.
Thanks you so much Gloria
and you know what – having some immediate family with you is beautiful and fun too! it just wasn’t for us, I didn’t want any meddling parents ruining my day 
…..nor did I wish my son there 
hahaha.
There are some beautiful beaches in Hawaii, but I’ve heard Australia’s are even better
How have I not seen this before?? I LOVE these photos! The setting is beautiful, you two are beautiful, and you both look incredibly happy!
Awww thanks buddy
(we’re buddies now) and our 1st anniversary is coming up. I wish I had the money to go to hawaii again 
but alas I don’t
These are gorgeous pictures! I can’t believe I’m just now seeing these!
Thanks so much Suz
I loved our wedding day!
I would love a review from about captain howie as we are getting ready to book with him.
if you are getting ready to book with him, I guess you’ve already made up your mind. Anything I say is just my opinion. I’ve sent tons of reviews to people but the bottom line is – I didn’t get what I expected.
I hope it amazing for you
xo
Your photos are amazing!! Aren’t you so glad you decided on a DW? My hubby and I go married in Jamaica last year and wouldn’t have done it any other way!
Hey Laura! I don’t know why I’m just seeing this now but yes I love that we went away
Some people ask if I regret not having my family there, but as much as I love them, I don’t regret it at all 
so intimate and beautiful 
Congrats on your beautiful island wedding! With your scrumptious body and awesomely unique dress I’ll bet it was hard for Colin to keep his hands on the outside of your dress! I know it would have been hard for me! LOL Anyway all my best wishes and prayers for a lifetime of companionship for you two!
Colin was not impressed by this comment but thank you for your nice, but overly informative compliment
i’m so glad you re-shared this… you are beautiful!
awww thanks so much Jamie
I am just seeing this now! xo
Capt. Howie married us Feb. 19, 2001 – my husband thought he was a little strange – but I loved him!! It wasn’t your standard marriage vows and I can almost remember ALL that he said!! We were married at the falls! Just thought I’d share that!
Connie that’s great news!! You know what. Your comment doesn’t surprise me actually. If I could sum up my experience with the Capt in one sentence it would be “He has been doing his job too long and doesn’t love it anymore” ….so I imagine a 2001 wedding would’ve been really exciting! I’m glad you had a good time
We stayed on Waimanalo beach and I loved the location.
Wowzers- why am I only seeing this now???
I think you told me you got married here but I’m such a space cadet I think I completely blanked!
Your pictures are gorgeous and I love your dress! And um, Captain Howie? REALLY? LOL
I would love to stalk/attend your vow renewal when you make it back!
Wow your pics are amazing…you look radiant!
We got married 22 years ago and basically did the whole wedding thing for my parents..youngest of 5 kids, baby girl etc etc. I did it for dad which I don’t regret BUT I would certainly do it differently in hindsight. Oh and we had a great NB storm on Dec 16/89 lol at least our pics look nice with snow flakes. 
Good on you guys for doing what you want!
Denise