Beautiful Asian Themed Wedding at Byodo-In Temple

Beautiful wedding set in the Valley of the Temples at the Byodo-In Temple. They walked into the service to a traditional Koto and said their vows with the temple perfectly framing them. From one lush valley to another, they held an elegantly decorated reception at Haiku Gardens.

Photography done for Dreammaker Videography and Photography. www.dreammakerhawaii.com

Magic Island

My friends have the most beautiful children and I was lucky enough to get some cute photos of them last weekend. Thanks guys!

Why you might not want a 3 yr old in the wedding party . .

kids are cute, we love dressing them up in little tuxs and fluffy dresses, but seriously sometimes I think they shouldn't be in the wedding party. I read and article that suggested you use you dog as the ring barer since he he at least as predictable as your 5 year old nephew. Watch this and see why . . . .

oh and its also yet another example of why having a wedding around a pool is a bad idea.

Not the bestman anymore!

too funny, not really more like a nightmare. but I still laughed.

Its a good reason to not have your wedding by the pool!!

Outdoor wedding? you'll need this . . . .

If your planning an outdoor event one consideration is mosquitos!

One solution is to provide a bug repellant for your guests to spray on if need be.

However commerical bugs sprays come in ugly bright neon bottels, smell bad, and contain protentally harmful chemicals.

The solution? All natural and locally made bug-be-gone!

The spray bottles and small, nutral toned, and smell of eucalyptus and lemongrass.

The product is made in Wailua on the North Shore of Oahu and smells great!

Check out their website and watch the KHNL News segment on the product.

Its one of my favorite recommendations made by Hawaiian Bath and Body.

http://www.hawaiianbathbody.com/hawaii/bodymist-bugbgone/

really a must for an outdoor event. put one each table!!

Not just weddings . . .

I love weddings but I also shoot all events including Birthdays, Graduations, and Family Portraits. Here is a small sample of that work:

Summer wedding

Love this couple!

Defiantly one of the most unique weddings i've ever shot, there was a tux made out of liquid latex and togas at the end. ya you heard right!

When asked if they felt like doing some romantic posed shots they responded: "No, we like dirt bikes and monster trucks!" so we did photos in his off roading truck! very fun wedding.

check out their photos:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/malia-leinau-photography/sets/72157622107841731/show/

Photo Booth at your event = tons of fun!!!

Hours of fun, Photos to prove it!

I work with this company and let me say have never had more fun at work! Whether it's a wedding or a party the booth is always packed. Sometimes the laughter is louder than music!

Not only do the guests have a blast taking photobooth pictures but get a print out right away to take home with them as a party favor. The hosts of the party win out by not only providing entertainment for their guest but also get a digital copy of all the pictures as a keepsake of the fun all their guests had. Everyone from the kids to the grandparents love it. Just like the old time photo booths at the fair only now printed on a high quality glossy!

Bambooth!!

http://bambooth.com/

Recommendations

I thought I should take some time to some love for other businesses in the wedding industry.

First off I'd like to recommend a great wedding planner that I've personally worked with. With her behind the scenes your special day will seem effortly magical and perfect! She truley loves weddings, keeps up with the current trends of the industry, knows all the right vendors and special locations to make your event so much more wonderful than you imagined it could be . Check her out!

www.ldt.bz

New business weblisting

new listing with Eventective.com Check it out.

Find Malia Leinau Photography
at Eventective.com

Great Alternative wedding Blog

Even if your not into tattoos, red wedding dresses, and the non-traditional check this out for the sheer creativity of some of there photographers and couples. Some fun wedding ideas!

~M

http://www.rocknrollbride.com/