Wedding Traditions of South America’s East Region Wedding traditions in South America can share many of the same values and traditions of the western world, but yet continue its own traditions and customs by integrating them. Along the east coast of South America, the wedding traditions of Argentina, Brazil and Paraguay have adapted to the new world, and yet still … Read More
A Diamond Wedding Ring
Wearing a diamond means good luck and happiness. Think about it — a diamond shines and so will your marriage!
Bridal Shower
Bridal Shower: Back in the days when weddings were arranged by family members, a poor Dutchman fell in love with a girl whose father refused her a dowry. Their friends showered her with enough gifts to help them start a household. According to another lore, the first “Bridal Shower” occurred at the end of the 19th century. At a party, the … Read More
Maui Surfer Girls, Surf Lesson Photography
Being that 90% of my business is geared toward Maui wedding photography, it’s sometimes nice to be invited to shoot a occasional surf lesson for Dustin at Maui Surfer Girls. Maui Surfer Girls not only offers surf lessons for you ladies but, also offers lessons for boys as well as men. The instructors at Maui surfer Girls are top notch … Read More
Why Brides wear a veil
Bridal Veil When marriages were arranged by family members, the newlyweds very rarely were allowed to see one another. Family members exchanging a dowry were afraid that if the Groom didn’t like the appearance of the Bride’s face, he might refuse to marry her. This is why the Father of the Bride “gave the Bride away” to the Groom at … Read More
Getting Married
According to various sources, some of the early marriages were literally carried out by the Groom and his “Bridesmen” (or “Bridesknights”) who would kidnap a woman (the origin of “carrying a Bride over the threshold”) from another tribe! The Groom and his fellow conspirators would then fight off the female’s family of tribesmen with swords held in their right hand … Read More
Stand -up Paddle Lesson, Maui
Maria Souza- owner of Maui’s best Stand-up paddle school took her student from land to water today at Sugar Beach, in Maui. If your looking to try out stand-up paddling for the first time and or you have tried it and want to take it to the next level give Maria a call to set up your private Stand- up … Read More