Andrea and I arrived around noon to help set up and I walked out to photograph the beach where the ceremony would be held.
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The polo club, view from the beach. Click the image to see the full resolution version.
The bonsai I brought have been put on the nine tables. Table set up continues. Click the image to see the full resolution version.
Andrea puts some finishing touches on the place settings. Click the image to see the full resolution version.
Andrea walks out to greet and photograph guests who arrived on the bus from Bellows Beach. Click the image to see the full resolution version.
Bus guests disembark as Paul gets the bar ready. Click the image to see the full resolution version.
The groomsmen take off their sunglasses for the photo. Click the image to see the full resolution version.
The groomsmen ready for their photo. Click the image to see the full resolution version.
I found a coconut washed up at the ceremony site, an auspicious symbol. Photo by Andrea. Click the image to see the full resolution version.
Guests stand in the shade while waiting for the bride. Click the image to see the full resolution version.
Here comes the bride. Click the image to see the full resolution version.
Ready for the ceremony to begin. Click the image to see the full resolution version.
Reading the vows. Click the image to see the full resolution version.
Signing the paperwork. Photo by Andrea. Click the image to see the full resolution version.
Toasts and speeches. Click the image to see the full resolution version.
Live music by The Key of G. Click the image to see the full resolution version.
Lots of merriment at a wonderful party. Click the image to see the full resolution version.
Faye chats with Andrea next to Susan. Click the image to see the full resolution version.
Paul takes a look at John's phone photo. Click the image to see the full resolution version.
The bride and groom went out on the polo field to operate the drone quadrotor they received as a wedding gift.
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I answer some questions about bonsai posed by the groom's father. Photo by Andrea. Click the image to see the full resolution version.
People were interested in some fine points of bonsai. Photo by Andrea. Click the image to see the full resolution version.
Cutting the cake decorated with (frosting) hibiscus flowers. Click the image to see the full resolution version.
Feeding each other cake. Photo by Andrea. Click the image to see the full resolution version.
Excellent cake. That was my first of two pieces! Photo by Andrea. Click the image to see the full resolution version.
There was also a traditional Hawaiian blessing by Moke (for Moses) with a ti leaf. Click the image to see the full resolution version.
Many couples danced to the music. Click the image to see the full resolution version.
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