At Sky and Reef Photography, we focus on getting a mix of both candids and posed. We are about having fun and getting those once-in-a-lifetime shots that last a lifetime. Our photos are bright, vivid, true to life color, which showcases Hawaii's natural beauty. Ultimately, I am here to make you look Damn good in your photographs.
The atmosphere at Haiku Gardens is magical and is such a hidden gem in Oahu for your locals and destination brides alike. Haiku Gardens is located on the east side of Oahu, in Kanhoe. The venue showcases a breathtaking botanical Garden and a beautiful, open-air Tahitian Chapel.
In the center of the venue, there is a gazebo afloat in a pond filled with koi fish. The foliage makes you feel like you are in a tropical jungle and serves as some epic photo spots for both you and your guests. The venue is like a built-in photo booth, every single angle of this place is its good angle. At the top of the venue, there is a great restaurant called Haleiwa Joes and I recommend the tuna poke. As you sit at their beautiful wooden tables you can see the mountains and the clouds. This place is perfect if you are looking for a botanical garden with all the amenities.
What really set this venue apart from so many others in Hawaii is it is not at the beach and because of this, couples get so many amazing versatile photos of themselves. The ambiance of this place is serene. With all these unique and different backdrops you will never get tired of this venue. It offers so many creative approaches from a photographers perspective. Haiku garden truly delivers Hawaii beauty in this private and secluded garden paradise.
The Invitations were made by Ink Topiary
The simple unique minimalist wedding and engagement rings by a local designer in Haleiwa, Hawaii
Simply elegant wedding dress designed by Miyuki Liem Bridal custom designed gown.
Her gowns are featured at White Hot Hawaii in Honolulu, Hawaii
This tuna poke almost looks too good to eat
Garden and mountain view of Haiku Garden from the reception hall and dining area
Modern Hawaii table setting
The Newlyweds sweetheart table filled full of fresh fruit centerpiece and fresh orchids
Yes, Haiku Gardens has its own mini bamboo forest!
I love the hanging leaf decoration above the wedding arch. It was constructed by
Vanessa Olsen
This green leaf bouquet is so simple and fresh yet timeless in the garden wedding
I am so in love with
Not only do they have the cutest packaging for your guest to re-live their ice cream truck adolescence. But their products are biodegradable and will not negatively impact the beautiful island of Hawaii. It is safe for the beaches and oceans so you can get photo worthy shots anywhere on the island.
So cute, right?
Happiness resembles being covered by eco-friendly
The newlyweds celebrate by popping champagne. Thankfully, The groom was careful not to mess around with his bride’s dress and makeup.
doesn’t need much decoration because of its natural beauty and lush forest landscape.
wrote poems on ribbons and hung them from the trees to create a gorgeous romantic touch for the guests and the bride and groom to enjoy.
The pond is filled with big beautiful koi fish and is just such a remarkable backdrop for the newlyweds to take their couples photos.
This dreamlike portrait of the bride captures her goddess-like figure in the bamboo forest
I love taking the bride and groom portraits and I seek to tell a story through a snapshot. I Love this photo of the groom. He looks casually distinguished and handsome in is a suit with the palm leaves in the background.
After the couple was married, they celebrated with a classic Hawaii tradition of sharing
from Crack seed store in Kanhoe. It was about a 7 min drive from the venue.
When we took this shot a little girl and her mom came over to tell us they were so worried the bride was going to spill her shave ice on her dress.
The cake was simple three layers and hand painted to give it a watercolor effect.
such a lush garden Hawaii wedding venue
Many couples set up their ceremonies right where these two are standing.
The bride is so graceful in her wedding gown
This is a bridge at Haiku Gardens
I love this sneaky shot of the two taking in the moment
The beauty
The bride is such a vixen
Ambient rentals provided the chairs, rug, and table
What a lovely place to sit
These delicate gold earrings are from V boutique in Haleiwa, located in the North Shore of the island
OMG! really a Harley Motorcycle getaway for the newlyweds?
I love the movement of this custom designed gown by Miyuki Liem Bridal. It is such a lightweight fabric and so perfect for humid tropical wedding days.
A special Thank you to:
Venue: @haikugardens
Photographer: @skyandreefphotography
Planner + Florist: @eventsbyvolsen
Videographer: @blake.abes
Rentals: @ambientrentals
Cake:@ourtreatsdesigns
Dress Shop: @whitehothawaii
Calligrapher: @thesimpleflourish
Jewelry: @vboutique_hawaii
Makeup & Hair: @sassarella808
Confetti: @thimblepress
Stationary:@inktopiary
Linens:@partycrushstudio
Dress Designer: @miyukiliembridal
Shave Ice Shop:@rainbowcrackseed
Catering: @haleiwajoes