His voice was warm and tender as he read his personal vows to her. His choice of words were far from being cliché at all. He truly loved her from the heart. It was ten years ago to the exact day that they began dating. She was just recently crowned as the new Miss Kauai […]

Humility. An essential trait for a successful relationship. Yet, how many of us can say we truly possess that trait? So when we see it in other people, it just naturally draws us to that person like glowing embers on a cold night. Rose Lapis is such a person. Or more appropriately, I should say, […]

“So tell me about yourself.” If you were to ask either of us that question in person, you’d get a blank stare like a deer caught in the headlights. Honestly, who really likes answering that question whether at a job interview or worse…….on a date? As much as we’d like to dodge the ball on […]

We flew almost 5,000 miles (over 8,000 km) to be here in New York. It was a “chilly” 48 degrees in October when we pulled up into the parking lot of the kingdom hall that evening, where the rehearsal was at. We were jet-lagged but anxious and excited to be finally meeting our bride.  This […]

“Surprise”! Back in May, John John surprised Liana with a ‘Mommy & Me’ photo session gift certificate. We were honored to be considered a guarantor for their anniversary gift certificate. Now came the challenge. Both Liana and we have extremely busy schedules (peak wedding season) and finding a day where both of our schedules matched […]

Stone Dam is known for its breathtaking waterfall and extraordinary beauty.  On this day, however, the focus was not on the waterfall but on two amazing people whose love for each other surpassed all odds. It was on our journey back to our cars, that we got to hear both sides to the story of […]