I had the pleasure of executing Matt Francis & Heather Rempfer's wedding event on May 15th, 2011! Gannon's Restaurant in Wailea was the host of the special event. The wedding ceremony was featured on the Lower Wedding Knoll and the wedding reception was on the Lower Lawn. 
The best part about the event was 30 of their closest family & friends attended the special occassion all the way from Lodi, CA! In fact, the bride & I use to swim on the same swim team, Lodi City Swim Club back in the 90's! What a small world!
The bride looked absolutely amazing, and Matt was completely surprised by the Hula dance she had been learning & executed just prior to the vows! It was so beautiful! Immediately following the ceremony, the couple went down to Poolenlena Beach with Joe D' Alessandro Photography to capture one of a kind sunset ima
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Unfortunately, Heather came back to Gannon's not feeling too well. Her guests were being occupied by Kalani and his Duo of Hula Dancers, providing the group with a unique wedding reception entertainment hour! As the night went on, Heather continued to feel ill, not even being able to attend her own wedding reception. Her groom was amazing, taking care of her throughout the event.
ges!!Unfortunately, Heather came back to Gannon's not feeling too well. Her guests were being occupied by Kalani and his Duo of Hula Dancers, providing the group with a unique wedding reception entertainment hour! As the night went on, Heather continued to feel ill, not even being able to attend her own wedding reception. Her groom was amazing, taking care of her throughout the event.
After an hour of not getting any better, Matt & family decided to take Heather back to the hotel, where she then had to be transported to the Maui emergency room for more attention & care. Heather did get better in time, however, the newly wed couple did not get to attend the wedding event they had planned for over a year! They handled the situation with grace & humor, and managed to pick up the un-cut wedding cake from Gannon's the next morning to have a mini cake party at the Mana Kai, Kihei.
After talking to the couple the next day, they believe that Heather most likely came down with food poisoning from left over food she ate for lunch that day! Advice to future brides, stay away from day old food, as you never know how it will affect you!
Matt & Heather headed back to Lodi, ready to plan another wedding reception party to enjoy with all their family & friends!
It was great to see you Heather after all these years! Best of Luck to you and Matt!
Enjoy your life together!
Mahalo,
Shelly @ Island Sunset Weddings
1.877.924.8444
2 comments:
Thank you Shelly for all your hard work and planning of our wedding! The most beautiful day despite some unplanned events.... at least our wedding story is one to remember. We are enjoying married life and planning reception party take 2 in Lodi, CA.
Aloha nui loa,
Matt and Heather
How great was it to be able to be involved in planning this event! Very cool and the pictures are beautiful as were the bride and groom..Lodi roots never die! Even when you are all the way in Hawaii!
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