Some love stories take a few chapters to get going, and Stephanie and Brandon’s started with a high school acquaintance, a decade of life in between, and then a beautifully timed reconnection in their twenties. Fast forward through ten years of memories, a sweet daughter, and a surprise proposal during a maternity shoot in Oahu, and you’ve got a couple who knows how to balance romance, real life, and just the right amount of Disney magic.
So it only made sense that their “I do” moment would happen somewhere meaningful, sunlit, and serene: a Maui beach wedding!
Now, if you’ve never been to Hawaii, let us set the scene! Think golden sand stretching in every direction and an endless ocean expanse. It’s beautiful without trying too hard, just like Stephanie and Brandon’s wedding day.
The vibe was exactly what they had hoped for: relaxed, elegant, and so incredibly lovely. And when Brandon saw Stephanie for the first time, walking toward him, he couldn’t believe his eyes. The look on his face said it all. You could see every bit of the last ten years in that moment: the love, the memories, and the excitement of everything still to come.
Stephanie looked radiant, glowing with that quiet confidence and joy that only comes from marrying your best friend. Brandon, equally dashing and beaming, couldn’t stop smiling, and we don’t blame him.
It wasn’t just a wedding. It was a celebration of a life they’ve already started building. And it was a celebration of a full of family with their little girl, food adventures in Napa, and holiday trips to Disneyland.
All The Feels
Stephanie and Brandon’s connection is the kind that’s easy to photograph, unforced, full of warmth. And their story just so happens to have Hawaii woven through it, from their first vacation to Maui together, to a proposal in Oahu, and now, their wedding day on the very island that started it all.
As the sun dipped lower, casting that signature Maui glow across the beach, they exchanged vows that were both heartfelt and full of meaning, ten years in the making. Their beach ceremony was quiet in the best way: peaceful, intimate, and free from distractions. Just the sound of the ocean, the people who mattered most, and two hearts that already knew they belonged together.
The golden light that evening was everything. It wrapped around them like a warm hug, casting a soft glow over the sand, the ocean. Stephanie’s dress caught the light beautifully, and Brandon couldn’t take his eyes off her. The way they looked at each other, completely in their element, completely in love was effortless to capture.
After their barefoot celebration on the beach, they headed to The Plantation House for an intimate reception, gathering with loved ones over delicious food, heartfelt toasts, and the kind of golden-hour views you can only get in Maui. It was warm, personal, and the perfect ending to a day that already felt like a dream.
Congratulations, Stephanie and Brandon! Your Maui wedding was a beautiful reflection of your journey, your joy, and everything that makes your story uniquely yours. Here’s to ten years down, forever to go!
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