Kellen and Gioia's Wedding in Kailua Kona, Hawaii

The story of our wedding

Gioia and Kellen's love story began during the unprecedented times of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, a serendipitous meeting that grew into something truly special. After three years, Kellen proposed in the most intimate and meaningful way—at home, just the two of them, marking the start of the next beautiful chapter in their lives.

When it came to planning the wedding, they chose a place that held sentimental value: a serene and picturesque oceanfront plumeria garden in Kailua-Kona, Hawai'i, where they had taken their first solo trip as a couple. This destination was where they realized their relationship was something serious, and it became the perfect backdrop for their intimate ceremony and reception, attended by 40 close friends and family members.

Every detail of the day was carefully curated using local vendors they trusted, from the vibrant tropical flower arrangements to the breathtaking landscape photography that captured the natural beauty of the location. Their menu featured elegant twists on local dishes, adding a personal touch to the celebration.