Oahu, Hawaii Elopement Photography: C + J Tie The Knot

June 25, 2016
Couples, Weddings

These two newlyweds came all the way from Canada to celebrate their (secret) elopement, and I was lucky enough to document a part of their international love story here in Hawaii.

C & J are high school sweethearts whose love story spans over a decade, and I don’t know about you, but I think such a beautiful love story deserves a beautiful back drop :) With that in mind, we headed to the southern tip of Oahu, shooting their sunset elopement photos at two picturesque spots near Honolulu: one was a unique set of cliffs on the edge of the ocean with a swirling rock formation, and the second was your classic Hawaiian beach, complete with soft white sand and deep black volcanic rocks creating little tide pools.

Every time I look at C & J’s photos I swoon. It’s so easy to see the deep connection that these two have and I wanted to make sure to translate that love into their photos ♡

If you’re looking for an elopement photographer on Oahu, Hawaii, I’d love to chat about photographing you and your sweetheart! Whether you’re planning a large destination wedding or an intimate elopement, contact me and let’s talk about your love story :)

Published: Ethereal Seaside Castle Wedding | Methoni, Greece

January 20, 2016
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What can I say about this beautiful wedding by the sea…all I know is that I shot it in such a stunning place with such lovely people, and it was truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience that I don’t think I’ll ever forget. And now I’m proud to say that Bridal Musings has included this shoot in their collection of published weddings and made the shoot that much more special! Check out the full feature here!

This ethereal castle wedding was part of Boheme Workshops in southern Greece and was created with the Greek goddess Mnemosyne in mind — the goddess of memory and remembrance.

We shot at the hauntingly beautiful Methoni Castle, and inspired by the long history of the venue, the workshop creators and I aimed for the photos to invoke memories, as if we were catching a glimpse of the stories that once took place between those ancient castle walls.

Our bride’s makeup was kept soft and romantic, while her nearly sheer gown made her seem almost ghostlike as the delicate train blew in the wind.

One of my favorite details: the three-tier cake had breathy watercolor strokes painted on – a design element that was echoed in the gentle but sweeping calligraphy of the invitations.

Isn’t it all just to die for?? ♡

Photographer: Alexis Rose Photography / Concept: Vasia Photography and Artiese Studios for Boheme Workshops / Creative Direction & Styling: Tahnee Sanders / Florist: Celsia Floral / Invitations & Stationery: September Letters / Cake Baker: Anna Elizabeth Cakes / Ring Box: The Mrs Box / Chairs:Zazoo Event Rentals / Tabletop Decor: Anthropologie & Greek Antique Markets / Bride’s Dress: Cinobi Cinobi / Groom’s Attire: Zara / Hair & Make-up: Frantzeska Koukoula / Ribbon: Stella Wolfe / Model:New Model Greece / Location: Methoni Castle, Messinia, Greece / Ring: Greek Antique Market

Published: Romantic Olive-Inspired Shoot | Tuscany, Italy Wedding Photography

January 4, 2016
Weddings

Last September, I had the incredible opportunity to put together a styled shoot with a team of vendors in Tuscany, Italy and today that shoot is being featured over at Hey Wedding Lady! Check out the full post here.

Using Tuscany’s famous green olive groves as our inspiration, Pisa wedding planner Luisa Colombini of La Bottega del Sogno and I chose I Felloni as our venue, a historic stone home out in the countryside that boasts not only olive groves but also a lovely vineyard and jaw dropping views over the Monte Pisano valley. We kept the styling soft, elegant, and feminine.

I loved our beautiful bride’s Italian-made dress: a delicate ivory wedding gown with hints of lace created by local designer Larimeloom. Our bride also stayed barefoot to fit the natural theme and honestly…aren’t barefoot brides just the best? ;)

The florist, Anna Porciatti of LaBotanique, is an absolute artist with fresh flowers — she put together the incredible flower crown featured here in about 10 minutes flat. So so gorgeous.

It was so fun to plan and carry out such a beautiful, romantic shoot in the Italian countryside, and I hope it inspires all you brides out there planning a destination wedding in Italy!

Published on Fly Away Bride! | Methoni, Greece Wedding Photography

November 7, 2015
Weddings

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I’m published! Last September, I was lucky to attend Boheme Workshops in Greece, and one of the gorgeous styled shoots that I photographed is now up on the destination wedding blog, Fly Away Bride.

Check out the full spread on their site :)

Photography: Alexis Rose Photography | Workshop Directors: Vasia Weddings and Artiese Studios for Boheme Workshops | Creative Direction and Styling: Tahnee Sanders | Gown: Cinobi Cinobi | Makeup & Hair Styling: Frantzeska Koukoula | Model: Marina Maloy for New Model Greece | Location: Methoni Castle, Messinia, Greece

Tuscany, Italy Wedding Photo Shoot: Sneak Peek!

October 16, 2015
Weddings

Pretty, huh?? After months and months of planning, I set up and pulled off a styled shoot in Tuscany, Italy! It was my first time organizing something like this, and even though it was semi-stressful at times to coordinate all the moving parts, it all came together in the end and I think it turned out so beautifully!

I worked with an amaaazing group of wedding vendors, mostly locals from Italy. If you’re planning a destination wedding in Italy, I’d totally recommend any of the lovely, talented people on the list below. Here was the team:

Photography: Alexis Rose Photography // Wedding Planning, Stationery, and Design: La Bottega del Sogo // Flowers: LaBotanique // Wedding Venue: I Felloni // Wedding Dress: Larimeloom // Bracelet: Calliopi Art // Favors: Le Jardin Des Delices // Black Diamond Ring: Claudette’s Treasures // Hair and Makeup: Pamela Iori // Model: Amanda Tremmel

If you follow me on Instagram (and if not: you should!), you will have already seen this sneak peek that I posted just as I was beginning to edit the photos. Well, I am now officially finished editing and am honestly really proud of how everything turned out. My team was fabulous, my model was beautiful, and I can now add a wedding photo shoot in Tuscany to my portfolio.

I’m trying to get the photos published online, so until then, this sneak peek will have to do! :)

Hawaii Wedding Photographer: Alexis Rose Photography

August 20, 2015
Couples, Weddings

It’s official! After two years on living on the road, I will be heading back to the States at the end of the year! The last stop on my international adventure is Puerto Escondido, Mexico in November, and from there David and I plan to visit my family in Las Vegas, Nevada and Salt Lake City, Utah over the holidays before making our way back to Oahu, Hawaii in January 2016!

Then we plan to stay put in Hawaii for a while. Like, for the foreseeable future…which is a big change from our monthly country moving schedule. I’m so excited!

I can’t believe we’re going to be starting “real life” soon! Car payments? Retirement savings? What are these adult things you speak of? It’s been so nice to have our extended honeymoon, but we both feel like it’s time to start settling down. So Hawaii it is! Poor us, huh? ;)

In the meantime, our move home means that I’m now accepting bookings for 2016 Hawaii weddings! Whether you’re traveling thousands of miles across the ocean for a dreamy destination wedding or planning a casual wedding in your own family’s backyard, I’m your gal for Hawaii wedding photography!

If you’re not ready to book your wedding vendors just yet, I’d love to be your Hawaii engagement photographer. Check out this pretty couple’s session I recently shot in Germany for an idea of my style, then read a rave review from another one of my lovely couples.

So if you’re looking for a photographer in Hawaii, I’d love to chat! Message me with a little information about you and your sweetheart through my contact page or send an e-mail to alexisrosephoto@gmail.com.

Things to know about Alexis Rose Photography:

I’m a destination wedding photographer in Kaneohe, Hawaii (starting Jan. 2016), and I’m open to inter-island and worldwide travel.
My style is romantic documentary photography, and I’ve got a thing for bright, natural light.
I offer affordable wedding and engagement packages (see my pricing page) for couples who love and value photography.

I’m just so excited to get back to Hawaii and start settling into American life again. Ranch dressing, here I come!

P.S. The year’s not over yet! I’m still taking bookings for destination wedding photography in 2015, so check out my travel calendar to see my international itinerary and contact me for booking inquiries.

Wedding Ring Photography in Bad Urach, Germany

July 9, 2015
Weddings

I am a big traveler (if you haven’t noticed), and for the last couple years my husband David and I have been living abroad. Right now, we’re spending the month of July in a little town called Bad Urach in southern Germany. It’s the most beautiful place. Everywhere you look, there’s the classic wooden beam architecture that you associate with Germany. And because it’s summer everything is in bloom! It’s just gorgeous.

If you’re thinking about planning a European destination wedding, Germany’s state of Baden-Württemberg would be a great choice. The Black Forest (aka the setting for many of the Brothers Grimm fairytales) is here which would be an incredible spot for an outdoor forest wedding. And it seems everywhere you look has old, pretty churches. There are even castles here. Real live castles! The American in me is pretty stoked about that.

I know, for example, that you can rent out sections of Lichtenstein Castle near Reutlingen, Germany as a destination wedding venue. Could there be a more romantic place to get married than a castle??

Baden-Württemberg doesn’t just have wedding potential on a grand scale. It’s also gorgeous in all its little details. I decided to take advantage of the pretty nature around me here in Bad Urach and shoot a few photos of my own wedding rings! Check them out below!

A Momentous Day

June 26, 2015
Weddings

Wow oh wow. The world is butterflies and rainbows today. It just so happens that the day I officially launch my wedding business is the same day where same sex marriage is made legal in all 50 states.

It’s a great day for love