7 Reasons to Wear Flower Crowns for Your Wedding
What is a Haku Lei?
Hawaii is home to the most beautiful flowers in the world! The Hawaiian Haku is a crown of flowers that is placed on your head as a headdress and is popular for weddings. The bride looks like royalty with this ornamenting flower headdress that compliments the dress and venue in which she is uniting with her partner! Traditionally, a white haku is worn but many brides have colorful haku’s made and look especially colorful on their special day, even color coordinated with their partner and color ensemble. A bride will glow on her special day with these radiant flowers that will decorate her hair for her special occasion. You will adore your choice to wear a Haku lei!
1. Flowers are a woman’s best friend.
Tropical flowers are beautiful and adorned around your head makes you feel like a tropical princess. The flowers are ecstatic that they get to lay there and whisper sweet nothings in your ear before you walk down the aisle to your prince in waiting. Your sweet prince will look at your lovingly and kiss you and he will ponder how his dreams came true and how the woman of his dreams is decorated in the most beautiful flowers in the world and how you both will spend the rest of eternity together forever. He will never forget your flower crown and the memories that he will have of this unforgettable day. Flowers are truly a woman’s best friend. His day can’t get any better. Neither can yours, you’re wearing a flower crown. You are the queen! The Flower Queen!
2. Crown Flowers are Elegant and Provide Gorgeous Hair in the Wind
If you have ever visited the Hawaiian Kingdom, you will know that the breeze is the ruler of the islands. Makani is the term for wind and your hair will love to blow around in these gentle Hawaiian winds. In case you may not indulge in the windblown look, flower crowns are for you! By wearing a flower crown you have eliminated flyaway strands of hair just like that. They are not only beautiful but delicately placed to keep your hair down! This is the best-kept secret on the islands of Hawai’i. Your hair will look spectacular!
3. Your Bridesmaids will want to wear them too!
Do you and the girls get dressed up for a night on the town? Matching lipstick, same color mini skirt? What about matching flower crowns? This is the wonderful thing about having to decide what the bridesmaids will wear, why not include a Haku lei? Many brides and bridesmaids have joined the fun by getting ready with champagne and flower crowns! This is one of the most enchanting ways to spruce up your Hawaiian wedding! You already had your Bachelorette party with these lovely ladies, (who know how to through a party) why not dress them up in the flowers that they deserve on your extraordinary day? Your bridesmaids will thank you and will always remember this special day!
4. Hawaii is unique that the flower crowns never go out of style!
Hawaii is known for the tropical flowers that call the islands home. Some trends go in and out of style but here in the islands, flower crowns will be forever popular, stylish and represent royalty! Visitors from all over the world come to visit the islands and notice a style of freedom, ocean, greenery, and FLOWERS! You will want to adorn yourself flowers especially for your wedding day! There are many places to create your own Haku’s, our favorite place is Haku Maui in Makawao, Maui. YOU can create your own haku with friends and family and sip on champagne with pupu’s (appetizers in Hawaiian) and snacks on your lovely vacation or wedding.
5. You can customize your own special look into your flower wedding crown!
Many ancient Hawaiians would make their crowns out of bird feathers. Their haku’s were genuinely fabulous and gorgeous. On your special day you may want to add a special touch to your flower crown, you could be like the ancient Hawaiians and add a special feather or something unique to you and your beloved! Maybe a mini veil would look nice or a special trinket that you have saved for just this special occasion! You may want to consider something blue to perfect all of your wedding goals!! You can get as creative as you like!
6. The type of flower you choose has meaning!
Ancient Hawaiians have meaning for everything. The beautiful plumeria flower symbolizes positivity! Sometimes arranging a wedding and your wedding day may become a little hectic. It has been said that wearing flowers, especially plumeria flowers does sooth the soul and exude positivity. It is as if the little flower is giving you it’s blessing when you wear it around your neck and or as a crown. It induces love, positivity, and elegance. Once you have celebrated your special day and have said, “I DO,” to the love of your life you can wear the plumeria flower behind your left ear to represent that you are married and your bridesmaids and or friends that are in search of the love of their life and are still single will wear the flower behind the right ear to show that they are available.
7. Wearing a flower crown represents ALOHA!
When you get married in Hawaii, it is different than any other place in the world! It has its own feeling and you can’t get anywhere else in the world. This is why so many people get married in Hawaii. Almost 20,000 weddings were held in 2017 across this gorgeous state and every year the numbers are growing. By wearing a flower crown and getting married in Hawaii you are defining the word Aloha, it means many things, LOVE, CELEBRATION, HONOR, AFFECTION, PEACE & COMPASSION. These are all wonderful terms and emotions that we share with our significant other and friends and family. This is the best way to start out on your journey with the love of your life and always remember to live and practice ALOHA no matter where you are!
The earth laughs in flowers. Ralph Waldo Emerson
What is a Haku Lei?
Hawaii is home to the most beautiful flowers in the world! The Hawaiian Haku is a crown of flowers that is placed on your head as a headdress and is popular for weddings. The bride looks like royalty with this ornamenting flower headdress that compliments the dress and venue in which she is uniting with her partner! Traditionally, a white haku is worn but many brides have colorful haku’s made and look especially colorful on their special day, even color coordinated with their partner and color ensemble. A bride will glow on her special day with these radiant flowers that will decorate her hair for her special occasion. You will adore your choice to wear a Haku lei!
1. Flowers are a woman’s best friend.
Tropical flowers are beautiful and adorned around your head makes you feel like a tropical princess. The flowers are ecstatic that they get to lay there and whisper sweet nothings in your ear before you walk down the aisle to your prince in waiting. Your sweet prince will look at your lovingly and kiss you and he will ponder how his dreams came true and how the woman of his dreams is decorated in the most beautiful flowers in the world and how you both will spend the rest of eternity together forever. He will never forget your flower crown and the memories that he will have of this unforgettable day. Flowers are truly a woman’s best friend. His day can’t get any better. Neither can yours, you’re wearing a flower crown. You are the queen! The Flower Queen!
2. Crown Flowers are Elegant and Provide Gorgeous Hair in the Wind
If you have ever visited the Hawaiian Kingdom, you will know that the breeze is the ruler of the islands. Makani is the term for wind and your hair will love to blow around in these gentle Hawaiian winds. In case you may not indulge in the windblown look, flower crowns are for you! By wearing a flower crown you have eliminated flyaway strands of hair just like that. They are not only beautiful but delicately placed to keep your hair down! This is the best-kept secret on the islands of Hawai’i. Your hair will look spectacular!
2. Crown Flowers are Elegant and Provide Gorgeous Hair in the Wind
If you have ever visited the Hawaiian Kingdom, you will know that the breeze is the ruler of the islands. Makani is the term for wind and your hair will love to blow around in these gentle Hawaiian winds. In case you may not indulge in the windblown look, flower crowns are for you! By wearing a flower crown you have eliminated flyaway strands of hair just like that. They are not only beautiful but delicately placed to keep your hair down! This is the best-kept secret on the islands of Hawai’i. Your hair will look spectacular!
2. Crown Flowers are Elegant and Provide Gorgeous Hair in the Wind
If you have ever visited the Hawaiian Kingdom, you will know that the breeze is the ruler of the islands. Makani is the term for wind and your hair will love to blow around in these gentle Hawaiian winds. In case you may not indulge in the windblown look, flower crowns are for you! By wearing a flower crown you have eliminated flyaway strands of hair just like that. They are not only beautiful but delicately placed to keep your hair down! This is the best-kept secret on the islands of Hawai’i. Your hair will look spectacular!
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Beach Elopement on Maui
“When I saw you first it took every ounce of me NOT to kiss you! When I saw you laugh, it took every ounce of me NOT to Fall In LOVE!
And when I saw your soul- IT TOOK EVERY OUNCE OF ME!” ~Atticus
So much love emanating from Christina & Jorge! Terrific witnessing this first hand. Congratulations to these two!
Coordinator: Special thanks to Nani and Steven of White Orchid Wedding
Minister: Kahu Kale Kaalekahi
Venue: Makena Cove, Maui, Hawaii
Engagement at the Four Seasons on Maui (2018)
She said “YES”!
This top secret proposal planned perfectly by Victor. Just the day before Cait had taken a lei making class at the hotel and made the haku head piece, not knowing that the following day she’d be wearing it as her boyfriend of six years proposed on the beach. Victor dropped to a knee and said those magical words she enthusiastically said “YES”! What an incredible moment to witness! Just after the sky exploded in amazing color! Congrats to these two lovebirds on their engagement! Maui No Ka Oi!
Honeymoon Love in Maui
Fairmont Kea Lani Couple
Honeymoon Photoshoot
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Top Secret Surprise Proposal on Maui
Top Secret Surprise Maui Proposal
Justin & I had been in communication for quite along while coming up with a plan. Eventually it was decided that he would tell her that he wanted to do a romantic photo shoot while on their vacation staying at the luxurious Four Seasons Maui Hotel!
So the date finally arrived & I met them on time and we started off doing some photos at the most gorgeous beach, Makena Cove with hardly anyone there. The stage was set & he dropped to a knee & her reaction was priceless! Totally surprise and she said “YES”!
She was so happy and it was written all over her face as he slid the ring on her finger! It couldn’t have gone any better! The sunset was gorgeous and all of us were completely amazed! Maui No Ka Oi!
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Maui Jungle Engagement
She Said YES! Charlene actually said yes about a week ago when Tuan, her boyfriend of five years proposed. Suddenly, with no planning, they took a whirlwind three day, two-night vacation to Maui from Toronto Canada with the intention of doing engagement photos. What a treat to work with these two & see firsthand their love & easy going style! 
Total Surprise Beach Engagement
She said “YES”! Congrats to Brian completely surprising his girlfriend Jenna of three years with a total surprise engagement! Using text messages to communicate I let him know exactly where I was hidden on the beach and he pulled it off perfectly! You the man Brian! Her surprise written all over her face as he slid the ring on and eventually turned to see me snapping pics of the moment! Couldn’t have gone any better! Just minutes later the sunset turned incredible and all of us were completely amazed! Maui No Ka Oi! 
A Marriage on the shores of Maui
Nancy & Scott have an illuminating story of how they met and it is in the name of photography. Nancy & Scott met while they were both working in the photography industry in Pennsylvania. She was an amateur photographer and Scott worked at the photography supply store, where Nancy went to purchase low light film and they have been together ever since.
They both wanted to get married on Maui since they had visited before and knew right away that this would be the perfect place to wed. Nancy beamed with love as she walked down the isle to meet Scott, the love of her life which she has spent many magnificent days and nights with but today on Maui, they were ready to make it official. They both embraced the moment when Minister Laki granted them the gift of togetherness. It was a wondrous affair on the beautiful beach with the waves lapping upon the sand, the wind rustling the palm trees and the clouds caressing the Maui sky. They celebrated their special day with their friends who where celebrating their 20 years together! It was a day filled with love! Congratulations to this match made in heaven.
Mahalo to all the wonderful vendors who made this gorgeous wedding happen. Jackie and Lori of Tropical Maui Weddings for coordinating this event. Pastor Laki, for his sermon, Pam Jenson for makeup and hair.
She says YES & then he surprises her with a romantic weekend to Maui!
She says YES & then he surprises her with a romantic weekend to Maui!
Just this past Easter Sunday, Casler, had hidden Easter Eggs all over, with his girlfriend unaware of his intention, she begins to search for eggs. After finding eggs hidden in various spots, she finds the “Golden Egg”. Opening it, she sees the engagement ring he had hidden in there, he drops to one knee, pops the question & she says “YES”! Very romantic!
He, then surprises her with a engagement getaway to Maui, where he has many other romantic surprises already planned, including an engagement session with me.
They wanted something a little different so I took them to this cool jungle spot on Maui’s West side to start with. We found this spot that had this incredible natural back lighting happening.
Adri was a trooper mountain climbing in her super tall heels, but the results of her efforts were definitely worth it. Loving all the natural beauty around them, they enjoyed some very sweet moments that made for great photography. We continued to another location where the tall pine trees made for another terrific background as they spontaneously held hands & danced. The journey continued to the lava rocks in front of Merriman’s Restaurant in Kapalua. Was just loving the cool reflections coming from the wet rocks.
Adri wanted to feel the soft sand of Kapalua Beach so we finished on the sand @ Sunset time. Was a another terrific sunset with a peppering of clouds over Molokai which lit up it up with some awesome colors as the evening sun hit it. Adri & Casler were pretty much speechless as they reminisced about their evening. Casler was not done with the surprises though, as he topped the evening off with a Romantic Dinner for Two at Merriman’s restaurant.
Congratulations Adri & Casler & I wish you both the very, very best for your future.
Enjoy your pictures! Tad