Haleiwa Shingon Buddhist Wedding: Anna & AJ

Oahu Wedding Photo clients Anna and AJ traveled from Florida to Hawaii to have a small destination wedding at the Haleiwa Shingon Mission, the same temple where Anna's grandparents had got married. Anna and AJ were married by the same priest who had married her grandparents! Of course, a group photograph was in order! Anna was escorted down the aisle by her grandfather. This was the first time we had photographed a Shingon Buddhist ceremony. It was simple and beautiful. The priest was so peaceful and had an aura of compassion and happiness. We are confident that the priest's blessings will bring Anna and AJ good luck, courage and peace. After the ceremony, the couple and their family went to Jameson's by the Sea for dinner. Anna and AJ had hired us to cover the ceremony and beach portraits, but we were touched that they invited us to join them for dinner at Jameson's.