Hawaii has always been a special place for April and when we touched down there ourselves a few days prior to the wedding festivities- we understood why. Life moves at a different pace, people are so relaxed and the sunsets (and mai tais!) are like none other. April and Mike had their wedding ceremony by the ocean, officiated by Emily, her maid of honor – making the day all the more personal and intimate. Their reception, overlooking the water, was the perfect spot to view the famed Hawaii sunset and indulge in a lot of laughter and revelry.

A few days later, Mike and April got all dressed up again and we headed to a quieter part of the island for another session:

Their emotional and poignant ceremony was held on the lakefront at the Lake Placid Lodge, followed by their reception at the Whiteface Lodge. Tim and I knew that Drew and Kelly were a whole lot of fun to be around – the kind of people that when you get together with you just know you’ll be be cracking up a lot – but these two took their party to a whole new level with Drew’s crazy dance skills and the bridal party dominating the stage along with the band, Sweet Tooth and the SugarBabies, who kept the party going strong. With their families and friends welcoming Tim and I with open arms and making us feel very much a part of the festivities, we had an awesome time. Kelly and Drew – thanks so much for letting us share in your big day.

Just a few of our favorite images:

Tim and I spent a few rowdy days with Rudhra, Mai and their friends at Footprints Eco Resort in Tobago. Being on the oceanside property was inspiring – lush greenery, towering bluffs and the roar of the ocean greeted us when we arrived several days prior and aside from a few brief but worry-inducing rainstorms, the weather was perfect. On top of that, Tobago also has its share of pristine postcard-worthy white sand beaches so we had an embarrassment of riches as far as photographers go. Oh, and did I mention the rowdiness? With friends and family who had flown in to be by their side, the wedding was pretty much an extended multi-day celebration. Tim and I had an awesome time hanging out with everyone – Rudhra, Mai and their friends made us feel so welcome and a part of all the fun. (Of course, having a few drinks here and there probably helped. Hee.)

The emotional ceremony was held on a bluff overlooking the ocean. I loved that Mai and Rudhra went full-out on their attire despite the sweltering tropical heat – Mai looked stunning in her gorgeous dress and Rudhra was looking sharp in a black three-piece suit. In fact, we have to give props to all the groomsmen who all donned three piece suits. That’s devotion for you! The reception was held at Footprints, al fresco under a starry sky where following a series of funny, poignant and emotional speeches they all danced the night away.

Here are some of our favorite images from the wedding day:

Best. Moment. Ever.

Mai’s sister couldn’t make it to the wedding so she sent a videotaped message all the way from Korea:

The very next day, with Mai and Rudhra being awesome sports and getting dressed up all over again, we headed to Pigeon Point Beach for some more pictures:

Despite the fact that Mai and Rudhra asked their friends not to get them any gifts, they all nonetheless pooled together and got them a stay at one of the premier luxury resorts in Tobago. Tim and I were lucky enough to be with them when they got dropped off at their villa, and we got to hang out for a bit and take in this amazing view from the deck:

I could go on about the scenic Adirondack backdrop for the ceremony, the view of the lake from their hotel and view of the mountains from the Whiteface Lodge where the reception was held, but I’ll let the pictures tell the story of the day. I will say though, that we thoroughly enjoyed our day with their warm and welcoming families.  Here are our favorites: