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2009 MAUI WEDDING OF A LIFETIME
For the past several years, Hawaii Bride & Groom magazine and OC16 have been giving a deserving couple from Hawaii a “Wedding of a Lifetime”. For us, this contest is a lot more than a couple winning a free wedding, it’s about giving back to the people of Hawaii and changing their lives forever.
On June 22, 2009, on behalf of the Maui Wedding Association, Tori Rogers of Hawaiian Island Wedding Planners had the amazing opportunity to plan a Wedding of a Lifetime on Maui for OC16 and Hawaii Bride and Groom Magazine’s contest. It was truly an experience to work with such fantastic Maui professionals and create such a special experience for our Maui couple. Even under the saddest of circumstances, we all pulled together and illustrated the sense of community that uniquely characterizes Maui.
Tori with Tammy
photo by Mike Sidney Photography
The ceremony took place at the Maui Prince (now the Makena Beach Resort). Dellables provided the magnificent flowers at both the ceremony and reception.
photo by Aihara Visuals
photo by Mike Sidney Photography
The reception was hosted by The Rusty Harpoon and Tavern.
photo by Aihara Visuals
Flowers and
Décor provided by Dellables
photo by Mike Sidney Photography
photo by Joanna Tano Photography
Ceremony
Officiated by Rev. Joseph Narrowe & Kahu Alalani Hill
photo by Aihara Visuals
Wedding
Coordination provided by Hawaiian Island Wedding Planners
photo by Aihara Visuals photo by Joanna Tano Photography
Frame for
Certificate, Wedding Programs, Wedding Menus, Place Cards, Chair Covers &
Sashes, and
Signage provided by Hawaiian Island Wedding Planners
Ceremony
Site and Hotel Room for OC16 camera crew provided by the Maui Prince Hotel (now
named the Makena Beach & Golf Resort)
photos by Mike Sidney Photography
Hawaiian
Keepsake Certificate provided by Sara Gadarian from
Hawaiian Island Prints
photo by Mike Sidney Photography
Wedding
Photography provided by Aihara Visuals,
Joanna Tano Photography, &
Mike Sidney
Photography
photos by Joanna Tano Photography
photo by Aihara Visuals
Beauty
Services provided by On Location Styling &
Trudy’s Fountain of Youth 
Reception
Location, Food, and Beverage provided by The Rusty Harpoon Restaurant & Tavern
photos by Aihara Visuals
photo by Joanna Tano Photography
Entertainment
provided by Irene Ryding &
Evan Shulman
photos by Aihara Visuals
Tammy and
George’s personalized toasting flutes & cake knife/ server set provided by
West Maui Engraving.
photo by Aihara Visuals
Guests’
Wedding Favors (Toasting Flutes) provided by
West Maui Engraving.
Personalized Toasting Flutes for the Bridal Party provided by
Engraving by
Barons
Photo by Aihara Visuals Photo by Joanna Tano Photography
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Invitations & Stationery provided by Island Paperie
photo by Joanna Tano Photography
Wedding Cake
and Groom’s Cake provided by Ghiselani Designer
Wedding Cakes
photo by Joanna Tano Photography
Butterfly
Release provided by The Maui Butterfly Farm
photo by Joanna Tano Photography
Transportation
for the bridal party provided by Barons Limousine
photo by Joanna Tano Photography
Transportation
for the wedding guests provided by Akina Aloha Tours
photo by Joanna Tano Photography
Complimentary
4-Night Stay for Tammy & George provided by
Hale Pau Hana
Dinner China
& Flatware provided by Larry Mischle Caterer Extraordinaire
photo by Joanna Tano Photography
Ring Pillow
provided by Grace Weddings
photo by Aihara Visuals
Invocation
at dinner provided by Rev. Gary Canier
photo by Joanna Tano
Sound
Equipment provided by Audio Visual Services
Here is their story they submitted for voting before learning of their win:
photo by Joanna Tano Photography
November 19, 2009 will make ten
years since the day we said "I do". The same year we got married, two other
family members were married and money wise we just couldn't afford a wedding. We
decided to get married in court. At the time, we just wanted to make sure that
we knew how much we meant to each other so it didn't matter where we said "I
do."
We then pledged to ourselves that if our love could keep us strong for ten whole
years it would be worth every year waiting and every penny spent. I would be
lying if I said life was perfect. We had our share of ups and downs like any
normal couple, but with the help of our family and friends we made it this far.
We knew that forever was in our books so we decided to start planning our vow
renewal for this November.
January 8, 2007 my husband was diagnosed with cancer. Wow, another test for us
to pass. He was doing good. Never completely cured but he is strong. So we
continued planning despite the cancer.
But Christmas day 2008 the doctors announced that there was no more treatments
that could be done for my husband and that there is a possibility I could lose
him.
It was like the whole world just caved in. Our wedding vow renewal meant the
world to the both us because ten years ago we said our vows with only our
witnesses by our side. This year we were supposed to say them again proudly in
front of our entire family and friends.
But because of the medical bills it just seems impossible to make all this come
true. I have not given up. We both have faith in the Lord, and we have a lot of
family and friends that keep praying for George. If we could finally have the
wedding of our dreams it would be worth more then just ten years it would be
worth a lifetime...
Obituary: George Francis
Kekuhaupio de la Nux Jr., 29, of Kihei, died July 19, 2009, at his residence
under hospice care.Visitation will begin at 10 a.m. Friday at Nakamura Mortuary,
with a service at 11:30 a.m.Mr. de la Nux was born Oct. 28, 1979, in Wailuku. He
was a musician with Ekolu, Hawaiian Times and Family Affair and Feast at Lele.
He is survived by his wife, Tammy L. de la Nux; his mother, Evelyn de la Nux;
three brothers, Chucky de la Nux, Jacob de la Nux and Isaac de la Nux; and three
sisters, Dawnah de la Nux, Serrylee Kanakaole and Kaui Kauanoe.
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