An Ivory and Blush Elegant Wedding at Kukahiko Estate in Maui, Hawaii

Codi Knoch (28 and a photographer) and Eric Shellenbarger (28 and a commercial banker) were friends in high school, but built a deeper connection when they started coming home on breaks from college. The couple dated for eight years before Eric popped the question. Codi and Eric planned a Friday night filled with dinner plans and last-minute Christmas shopping. However, Codi ended up working late so she just went straight home from the office instead. When she arrived at his house that night, Erin handed her a single red rose with a handwritten note. Codi read the heartfelt note and looked up to see Eric drop down on one knee to propose. The couple wanted to have their wedding by the ocean, so they decided to book the Kukahiko Estate in Maui, Hawaii, for their private ceremony, cocktail hour surrounded by oceanic views and their indoor tropical reception. On the wedding day, Codi wore an ivory dress accented with gold lace designed by Maggie Sottero with a beaded belt designed by Lazaro around her waist. Codi and Eric decorated their venue in a color palette of white, silver and pink to create their classic beach wedding (although not much decor was needed, thanks to the beautiful waterfront backdrop.)