100 Layer Cake

Now that we’re back from this little three-day vacation, we’ve got one thing on the mind – more vacation! Today we’re basking in all that is glamorous in Courtney+ Hunter’s wedding. Vintage-inspired-seaside-garden party is what it’s all about, and we’re falling hard for it.

As the ceremony began Courtney was adorned with a triple strand pikake and Hunter with a Maile lei twisted with pikake.

Instead of one signature cocktail why not try three (we’re sure your guests won’t mind)! Mai Tai’s, Blue Moon’s and Old Fashioned’s made their way into guests hands alongside this drop dead gorgeous backdrop.

Wooden box crates and vintage napkins purchased at vintage expos, Etsy and Ebay provided the vintage-inspired look, while test tubes filled with Hawaiian Black Lava Sea Salt or Hawaiian Red Alaea Sea Salt (assembled by the couple themselves), gave way to the seaside garden party feeling they were after. Success!

Sitting pretty inside each centerpiece crate were: king protea, blue thistle, succulents, red ginger, red ti leaves, uluhe fern, dusty miller, and cymbidium orchids.

A destination wedding done right, yes? It’s no wonder that they were also featured on Martha Stewart Weddings! Congrats Courtney & Hunter – you simply took our breath away! Plus, we’re pretty sure your wedding was the perfect little nudge nudge our brides-to-be needed in regards to their destination wedding dreams.

Photography: Corbin Gurkin / Venue: Lanikuhonua / Coordinator: Dianna Shitanishi / Cake: JJ Bistro & French Pastry / Flowers: Flower Farm Inc. / Music: Puamana (during ceremony & cocktail hour), Hot Club of Hulaville (during reception) / Rentals: Royal Party Rentals / Bride’s Dress: Theresa Laquey Couture / Groom’s Tuxedo: Hugo Boss / Letterpress: Panaroma Press / Hair & Makeup: Sarah Pacheco / Bride’s Jewelry: Link2Jewels / Bridesmaids Dresses: Amsale / Flower Girl Tiara: The Mermaid’s Palace /

It’s out, y’all. And the Summer issue is just as lovely as ever. Thought you might like a little peek to get you in the mood for any sort of summer celebration. And there’s so much more delicious inspiration in the actual issue.

This super super cute Martha’s Vineyard wedding is worth buying the issue on it’s own. Lily and Charlie incorporated vintage, nautical, and French touches, with plenty of DIY elements to make it a sweet reflection of their relationship. It was a total family affair, with Lily’s brother and step-sister singing during the ceremony, her step-dad officiating, and her little brother singing some Elvis songs during the reception. Charlie’s mom made her famous molasses cookies for the dessert buffet.

Darling, right? Hope you all had a sunny Memorial Day!

Cover image by Patricia Heal/Martha Stewart Weddings, Summer 2011
Story photos by Jessica Antola/Martha Stewart Weddings, Summer 2011