WEDDING | OAHU, HAWAII
A Southeast Asian-Inspired Celebration, Where Florals Became the Feast
The thought and work behind the design.
Bringing South Asia to Hawaii
Kicking off the ceremony with a vibrant ground installation inspired by the wild beauty of overgrown bougainvillea in South Asia—layered with rich textures of locally grown pincushion proteas, trumpet vines, and bursts of tangerines.
When our lovely bride shared her mood board inspired by South Asia—specifically Vietnam—our hearts sang. We're always inspired by Asian cultures, and this was no exception.
Pastel-Hued Tropics
Our bride envisioned pastel tones for her bouquet and reception florals—and she had a soft spot for orchids. With spring being the perfect season for delicate pastel blooms, we crafted a petite bouquet that suited her beautifully.
The familiarity
Lotus flowers are Vietnam’s national flower, but they weren’t in season for this March wedding. Still, we wanted to incorporate something familiar and meaningful. When we spotted lotus roots in Chinatown, we instantly knew they’d be the perfect symbol—beautifully complementing the Vietnamese silk lanterns overhead.
Reception Florals Became the Feast
We agreed that incorporating fruits would add the perfect touch of tropical and South Asian influence. However, we had a request from the bride that no cut fruits to be used on the tables out of respect for her family—a sentiment we completely understood, as many Asian cultures emphasize not playing with food.
By the end of the night, we were ready to pack everything up, but when the bride shared photos of her family cutting and enjoying the fruits at the tables, we couldn’t have been happier!
The perfect decor—beautiful, meaningful, and ultimately shared.
Some photos our bride shared with us—guests enjoyed the fruits we incorporated into the design.
Team
Couple : M & A
Venue: Lanikuhonua (Oahu, Hawaii)
Planning : The Gay Agenda Co.
Photos: Megan Moura, Nine Kole
Hmua: Lynn Yee Makeup
Rentals: Aloha Artisans, Wed Cycle Hawaii