Let’s start with the facts: fifteen years of marriage is a big deal. Like, standing ovation, extra slice of cake, hug-your-person-a-little-tighter kind of big. And for Brandon and Catherine, that milestone deserved more than just a nice dinner out. It called for something meaningful and a Big Island vow renewal. Something sun-soaked and heart-forward. Something, naturally, in Kona.
Because when Hawaii is your favorite place and when your love story has already weathered long-distance stretches, built a life, raised a son, and found joy in serving others, renewing your vows here just makes sense.
Brandon and Catherine met in 2008 through an online connection, and from the beginning, it was intentional. It wasn’t a whirlwind or a swipe-right situation. It was a courtship. Long-distance at first, but grounded in purpose and faith. They were married on May 10, 2010, and over the years, they’ve built a life that reflects what they value most: service, health, community, and love.
So when their 15th anniversary rolled around, they knew they wanted to mark it with something that mirrored the heart of their relationship, relaxed, simple, and deeply beautiful.
Built On Love
Cue Royal Kona Resort. With the ocean gently crashing behind them, Catherine walked toward Brandon in a soft white gown, the moment echoing their wedding day in the most graceful, full-circle kind of way. Their son Pearce, now 25, was there alongside other loved ones, watching them reaffirm the promises they made all those years ago.
It was peaceful. Intimate. Honest.
No fanfare, no stress, just two people looking at each other with the kind of quiet joy that only comes from truly knowing someone. Loving someone for who they are, and who they’ve become.
The vow renewal was more than symbolic. It was a celebration of everything they’ve built together: a marriage grounded in service, a life of shared purpose, and a partnership that continues to evolve. Their shared love for health, fitness, and their community is a reflection of the intentional way they live, and that same intention came through in every part of their day.
And the photography? It was every bit as stunning as you’d expect. The colors were soft and romantic, with the ocean providing the perfect soundtrack. There were candid moments of laughter, glances filled with history, and a few happy tears (the best kind). Each image feels like a snapshot of what enduring love looks like, calm, strong, and quietly radiant.
Brandon and Catherine’s Big Island vow renewal wasn’t just about looking back. It was a joyful, heartfelt way to say: We’d do it all again. And we are.
Congratulations, Brandon and Catherine! Fifteen years, and it’s still just the beginning.
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Jenny and Carson’s Big Island elopement was nothing short of romantic! Set against the breathtaking backdrop of Anaehoʻomalu Bay, their intimate ceremony was a true celebration of love and connection. As the sun began to dip, casting a warm, blushy-pink glow across the sky, Jenny and Carson said “I do” by the shore, surrounded by
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