Rachel & Alan

Maui Wedding Photographer at Lona Ridge: Where Elegance Meets the Ocean’s Whisper. 

DOES ALL CAPS SHOW HOW EXCITED AND LUCKY WE ARE THAT WE PHOTOGRAPHED THIS AMAZING WEDDING?!

Congratulations, Rachel and Alan. What a perfect day! Lona Ridge on Maui set a scene that felt almost made for them: wind-swept palms, a soft ocean horizon, and cliffs that caught the light like a promise. Their wedding was elegant and romantic in every detail — a careful blend of intimate moments and sweeping island drama. From the first look to the last dance, the day unfolded with a quiet intensity. The bride’s dress moved like a whisper in the breeze; the groom’s gaze never left her. Family and friends circled close, laughter and happy tears mingling as vows were exchanged with the Pacific as witness. Ceremony vows sounded honest and tender, carried by the trade winds across the ridge. The setting sun painted the sky in peach and rose, lending the portraits a warm, timeless glow.

Details were simple and refined: florals that felt sunlit and natural, a ceremony arch that framed the view without stealing it, and reception tables arranged to preserve those wide, panoramic moments. Each image balanced the couple’s intimacy with the wild, dramatic landscape.

Kim, owner of Exclusive Island Weddings, and her team did an amazing job making this celebration unforgettable. The table settings were stunning and thoughtful, and the flow of the day was perfectly coordinated—everything moved seamlessly. Every vendor on the team brought their A-game; together they created a truly exceptional experience. We’re honored to have been part of such a beautifully executed wedding.

This wedding felt like a continuation of their story. Having delivered their engagement photos not long ago, today’s celebration brought that same connection into a new, luminous chapter. Lona Ridge was more than a backdrop — it amplified their joy, made every portrait cinematic, and gave us frames full of emotion and motion.

We hope we succeeded in telling their romantic love story.

What an honor and privilege to be a part of this amazing team.

Planner: @exclusiveislandweddings Gorgeous Florals: @countrybouquetsmaui_. DJ/MC: @nextlevel808 Minister: @ernestpuaa. HMU: @meiliautumnbeauty @mab_mariane @mab_manda. Music: @briansantanamusic @__carisasantanamusic Video: @danielborretafilms. Arch: @altered_maui Chairs: @accelrentals. Yard games: @yardgameshawaii. Venue: @lonaridge_maui Dress / Suits: @ellysformalwear @maggiesotterodesigns. Rings: @brilliantearth Personalized hangers: @junebdesigns