Real Wedding: Mae and Jeremy, Maui, Hawaii

Louisiana-based couple Mae and Jeremy O’Donnell knew their guests would have to travel in order attend their wedding, so they decided to make the most of it. They chose Hawaii, where most of their guests had never been, and the Sheraton Maui Resort. The morning of the wedding, Mae had to face the fear of all brides who choose to marry outdoors: the impending threat of bad weather. She managed to keep her panic under control by reminding herself that rain on a wedding day is considered a blessing. Luckily, the heavy winds and rain ceased, and the sun peeked out from behind the clouds to shine down onto the ceremony.

The little touches that made this wedding so fun came from the help of a few talented vendors. A family member, Cheryl Shoemaker from Orchid Isle Weddings & Events, handled the planning, coordination and vendor recommendations. Anny Heid Flowers created the bridal bouquets and table centerpieces, using cymbidium orchids, roses, gerbera daisies and calla lilies. DK Designs tied in the wedding colors throughout the event with handmade invitations, program fans, table signs and favors that doubled as place cards.

Photos courtesy of Stewart Pinsky Photography.

See all the photos and read planning tips from Mae here.