Serena Grace Photo Blog

I’ve been to Thailand once before, but I loved it even more this time around!  Koh Samui is an island off the east coast of Thailand.  All the people we met were so friendly, the food was amazingly delicious, and the whole island was just so beautiful!

Our first day in Koh Samui, we decided to take an island tour to see some of the sites.  We visited sites like the Lad Koh viewpoint, “Grandfather and Grandmother Rocks” (Hin Ta Hin Yai), the Namuang Waterfall, the Mummified Monk, Nathon Town, and the Big Buddha.

Hope to go back again one day.

We stayed at the Amari Palm Reef Koh Samui resort.

Loved the beach in the early morning….it was so serene & peaceful.

kayaks & rambutan

Lad Koh viewpoint

Grandfather Rock

The Big Buddha

Around Nathon Town

A few photos from our short time in Taiwan…

Such cute pastries!

Mister Donut!  All of the pastries & desserts in Taiwan seriously looked sooooo amazing!

Interesting art we found in the subway stations.

Night market time =)

One minute it was bright & sunny…..

…..and the next it was a torrential downpour!!

At the airport, headed to Thailand.  Pictures from Thailand to come. =)

So much to blog…..so little time!!  As soon as I got back from Thailand last week, I was packing up again and heading up the winding mountainous roads to Big Bear.  I’ve been so blessed this year to have so many opportunities to travel, and I honestly can’t wait to share with you pictures from the wedding we shot in Thailand, along with some of my personal photos from around the gorgeous island of Koh Samui.

As promised, here is part 2 of Midori & Kenny’s wedding at Haiku Mill in Maui.  It was seriously such a beautiful day, and Alice & I especially loved shooting portraits with the couple in the gorgeous Hawaii light!  We couldn’t have asked for a more picture-perfect day!

To see more of our destination work together, check out our other blog: http://lovelyleafstudio.com

You may remember that sometime last year Alice and I posted a special Hawaii destination wedding package.  Well, Midori & Kenny booked us for their wedding in Maui and today I finally get to share with you some pictures from their gorgeous wedding at Haiku Mill!

We had such a wonderful time shooting Midori & Kenny’s wedding.  They are both such amazingly sweet people!  I can’t tell you how many times throughout their wedding day we teared up….everyone was so happy & full of love and emotion.  I especially teared up when Kenny got emotional as he saw Midori for the first time coming down the aisle…it was so sweet!

There were so many amazing details & moments from their wedding day that I couldn’t fit it all into one post.  So today’s post features their getting ready and ceremony, and part 2 will feature their portraits and reception.  Enjoy!

Alice and I are currently running a new destination wedding special.  If you’re interested and would like more info, please email me at serena@serenagrace.com.

Venue: Haiku Mill, Maui
Beauty: Jessica Waite and Mira
Bridal Gown: Junko Yoshioka
Bridesmaids: 57Grand
Cake: Maui Wedding Cakes
Calligrapher: Carmela Mazzarulli
Caterer: Aloha Events
Consultant: Tropical Maui Weddings
Custom Dress Hanger: Lila Frances
Entertainment: Ace Beats
Floral Design: Dellables
Invitations: Etsy
Jewelry/Hair Accesories: Paris by Debra Moreland
Linens: Pacific Isle Rentals
Officiant: Greg Scott from Tropical Maui Weddings
Rentals: Pacific Isle Rentals
Shoes: Nina Shoes

Just checking in real quick to let you know that I am currently out of the office for a wedding in Thailand and will be back August 18.  We’re currently in Taiwan for a few days and these are a few pictures I grabbed this morning when we arrived….before it got super hot & humid out!  I won’t have much access to email, so emails will be replied to when I get back.

Thanks and have a lovely week!

xo,
Serena