Since newlyweds Kari and Seth are both originally from rural Texas, they incorporated the sweetest rustic flair in their tropical Hawaiian wedding! The couple chose Dillingham Ranch for its perfect blend of Southern charm and Oahu island details. Kari wore a dazzling open-back Grace Loves Lace gown that was just as sophisticated as it was effortlessly chic. We love how Derek Wong Photography captured every gorgeous moment of this wedding, from Kari and Seth’s super personal ceremony to their first dance under dozens of paper lanterns!
The Couple:
Kari and Seth
The Wedding:
Dillingham Ranch, Oahu, Hawaii

I think most important for us was that our guests have a great time and for the wedding to be beautiful and reflective of our personalities.
When we first started looking at venues, I had decided that I really wanted to get married on a ranch. We both grew up in rural Texas and since we were not getting married in Texas, we wanted our wedding to feel like home, but still look like Hawaii. Dillingham Ranch was beautiful with mountains and palm trees and a gorgeous main house and front lawn. I just fell in love with it.

One of the things we knew we absolutely wanted was a ceremony that was personal and meaningful to us. We asked my brother to marry us and it couldn’t have been more special.

I think the best decision I made regarding our wedding was to hire a wedding planner. When you have a wedding planner that you can trust and that has be...