Laie Hawaii Temple

Sealing

Pulehu Chapel

Ring Ceremony

Mayor Hannibal Tavares Community Center

Wedding Reception

Wedding Day

Wedding

Reception

Our Wedding

Okay, okay. So...Chandler started working in the Hawaiian Village (March)&nbsp;when he got home from his mission (probably bc he knew heʻd meet me there). Anyway, when he first started working I didnʻt really pay much attention to him (or any of the new ppl), I just stuck to my crew and went about my day doing my own thing...for the first couple of months.It wasnʻt until summer, when I had no other friends, that we actually hung out for the first time. We had a performance after work and then I had to run errands...so I invited him to come for the ride...and then he decided to invite two of his friends. Haha. That night we headed back from town to Laʻie and of course, we get into a car accident and my car was totaled. This was the beginning of everything. Iʻm convinced Chandler felt bad for me and thatʻs why he was my friend and continued to talk to me. He even helped&nbsp;throw me a birthday party a couple weeks after in the village.We continued to talk, got to know each other, and became better friends for the remainder of summer. We had dinners almost every night at Isaac & Kynseyʻs house and had some great times. He was ready to ask me to be his girlfriend way before I was ready to be his girlfriend. BUUUT, he stuck around and put up with me and waited it out. I knew from before we were "official" that he was something special. He waited for two months (longest months of his life) and then asked me to be his girlfriend on October 20, 2017.&nbsp;He went all out and bought me all my favorite snacks and decorated my car at like 3 am before I left to go to work. Ever since, things have been a dream and Iʻm so happy he chose me.What seemed like years later, after having talked about marriage and lowkey started planning our wedding, he FINALLY&nbsp;proposed to me with the help of family/friends on July 10, 2018 (which was also quite magical).

SHE SAID...

Fresh home from my mission, I somehow managed to get the job at the Hawaiian village. &nbsp;Me, Naiʻi and Isaac all started working there at the same time. &nbsp;So us three got pretty close. &nbsp;Everyone in the village was super nice and always trying to talk to us except for Tyra and her friends. The&nbsp;first&nbsp;3 months of working,&nbsp;we thought that Tyra and her friends just didnʻt like us. &nbsp;Then summer time came and Tyraʻs friends went away. &nbsp;So then she had no choice but to be friends with us. &nbsp;Then that summer we all got super close. &nbsp;Isaac during this time would always tell me that I should try to date Tyra and at the time I kept telling him "she is way out of my league" and that there was no way I could get her. &nbsp;So, I told myself I am not even going to try. &nbsp;But Issac wouldnʻt let it go. &nbsp;Then one Sunday, Isaac and Kynsey (his wife) invited us to go to ʻEwa to their aunties house for a dinner. So happend that the car was very small and their kid was in the back with us. So me and tyra are squeezing in the back of the car for like an almost hour car ride.&nbsp;During the drive I built up my courage and put my arm around her. Not only cause I was uncomfortable,&nbsp;but because I wanted to see what she would do. Then she put her head on my shoulder, from then on I knew she was mine lol&nbsp;2 months later of talking and hanging out and pretending like we are dating but not really then we finially made it official. &nbsp;FINALLY.&nbsp;

HE SAID...

Our Story

About Us

The Bride

Tyra Kaʻiminaʻauao Joaquin was born and raised on the beautiful island of Maui. She is the 2nd daughter of Jonathan and Tiʻa Joaquin. She has three siblings, two sisters and a brother, who all drive her crazy&nbsp;but keep life entertaining. Tyra grew up playing soccer, softball and dancing hula. Although she gave up on the two sports, her passion for dancing hula has only grown throughout the years.&nbsp;Tyra is one year shy of being a lifer at Kamehameha Schools Maui and&nbsp;&nbsp;graduated in 2014, where she danced hula and was fortunate enough to travel to Aotearoa with Hawaiian Ensemble.After graduating, Tyra attended University of Hawaii Maui College where she got her Associates in Liberal Arts. In 2016, Tyra transfered to Brigham Young University Hawaiʻi. Tyra has always been a hard worker, working multiple jobs, starting the summer after highschool. Currently, Tyra is a shift manager at The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf Pupukea and dances in the Hawaiian Village at the Polynesian Cultural Center.Although Tyraʻs days are long, she finds time to hang out with friends, babysit, do her eyebrows&nbsp;and spend time with Chandler. Days off consist of sleeping in&nbsp;(waking up at 4 am daily catches up to you), hanging out at the beach, or spending money&nbsp;(that she should be saving). She LOVES&nbsp;all things sweet (probably why she fell for Chandler) and will NEVER&nbsp;say no to ice cream.&nbsp;Tyra has always been known as the "firecracker" child and thereʻs no doubt that she lives up to that till this day. Tyra tries to have a good attitude and will always go out of her way for others.

The Groom

Chandler Matthew Tauivi Wade spent a lot of his childhood/youth moving between Utah and American Samoa.&nbsp;He was born in Utah, spent some years&nbsp;in Laʻie while his parents, Matthew and Lisa May Wade, finished school,&nbsp;returned to Utah, moved to Amerian Samoa, and then back to Utah where he graduated from high school. Today, his family resides in American Samoa (where heʻll claim where heʻs from 10/10 times). Chandler is the oldest of six children, five boys and the youngest a girl. He attended school in American Samoa till eigth grade when his family moved back to Utah. In Utah, he attended Fossil Ridge Intermediate, Pineview Middle School, and then graduated from Timpview High School in 2013.Chandler served his LDS mission in Melbourne,&nbsp;Australia from March 2015-February 2017. He had the opporunity to serve in many different areas throughout Melbourne, including Victoria and Tasmania. He returned to American Samoa for a loooong two weeks before moving to Hawaiʻi to begin his college career at Brigham Young University of Hawaiʻi. He is currently finishing up his Sophomore year and is majoring in Business Management with an emphasis in Finance. However, his career goal is to become a firefighter, with the intention to eventually run a business on the side.Chandler enjoys playing sports, eating (all the time, every chance he gets), and has a bigger sweet tooth than Tyra does (hard to believe, right?). He is patient, loving, serves diligently, and does anything he can to make Tyra happy. However, he will play video games whether at a friends/cousins house or on his phone whenever the opportunity comes. &nbsp;Chandler always looks for the good and has a positive attitude no matter what.

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Tauivi is&nbsp;one of Chandlers&nbsp;closest cousins. &nbsp;They were raised together&nbsp;whether it was in American Samoa or Utah. &nbsp;In Utah,&nbsp;Tauivi&nbsp;was a bit bigger than&nbsp;a twig and&nbsp;than when Chandler&nbsp;saw&nbsp;him again in Samoa he was&nbsp;looking like the son of hulk.&nbsp;&nbsp;Tauivi was recently &nbsp;married to his love Sydney. &nbsp;He&nbsp;also thinks he is very good at 2k (basketball on xbox)&nbsp;but Chandler will&nbsp;put him in his place everytime. &nbsp;

Tauivi Ho Ching

Kauʻi is the crazy friend, whoʻs not afraid to tell anyone like it is. Sheʻs the star to Tyras moon. All things sparkly, shiny and PINK&nbsp;screams Kauʻis name. Itʻs a good thing sheʻs good looking because her ditziness is out of this world sometimes.&nbsp;Sheʻs a hard worker..youʻd understand that she has to be to support her lifestyle. LOL. Kauʻi is a&nbsp;loving wife&nbsp;and mommy to their handsome son, Troy. Kauʻi has been by Tyras&nbsp;side for about 13 years now and has been her partner in crime through it all. Many people refer to Kauʻi and Tyra as twins, even though they donʻt see the resemblence. Either way, must be a compliment to the both of them ;)&nbsp;These two&nbsp;drive each other crazy but thereʻs no one who can compare to Kauʻi. Sheʻs crazy, fun, independent and is a go-getter.&nbsp;If thereʻs anyone to tell her she canʻt...she will prove to you she can.

Kauʻiolaʻakea Kaina

Ammon is Chandlers&nbsp;Hawaiian co-worker, former roomate, gym buddy and best friend. &nbsp;He is always happy, funny, awkward, makes you question some things he does, and is the most humble guy Chandler knows.&nbsp;Ammon is the friend who will ask you to look for his wallet, when his wallet is in his pocket the whole time.

Ammon Soma

Taylissa aka Tayla,&nbsp;is the big sis of the Joaquin clan. Tayla and Tyra are 6 years apart and have had their fair share of arguments/disagreements. However, Tayla has been Tyras&nbsp;built in best friend. She has been a great example and is easily one of Tyras&nbsp;biggest role models. She is the mommy to Tyras only niece, tita Ryla, who keeps her mama on her toes. She is the SAC&nbsp;at Kamehameha Schools Maui and loves her job and the fact that her students keep her young. Lol. Tayla LOVES&nbsp;all things Disney and does a 10/10 job at spoiling her little sibs. Her favorite color is green and tries to be as in tune with mama Earth as she can be.

Taylissa Lehano

Kailana is probably Tyras longest friend. Although they went to different schools, graduated different years and were always on islands opposite of each other, they ALWAYS&nbsp;find a way to make time for each other. These two can go months without talking, yet pick up exactly where they left off. Theyʻve been together since sunbeams and havenʻt left each others side since. Sleepovers, embarassing pictures, and home piercings...just to name a few memorable times. Kailana is studying at Dixie State University where she will continue to pursue her career in nursing (another year, another school lol). Donʻt let Kailanas looks fool you, once she opens her mouth, youʻre in for a treat. Kailana will speak her mind and will keep you entertained. Thereʻs never a dull moment and the inside jokes are endless.

Kailana Cockett

Kuks. Chandler&nbsp;grew up with this kid in&nbsp;Utah. Chander, Kainoa and their families share the type of relationship where blood couldnʻt make them closer.&nbsp;One thing that really stands out about him is that he and Bruno Mars look like twins. Also, no one makes funnier snap chats than Kainoa. He is a very blessed child with the looks, size, smarts, and can dance.

Kainoa Tuʻua

Shalia, aka Miss Aloha Hula 2018, is the moke titah kanak bff. The sun to Tyras moon.&nbsp;Shalia and Tyra are each others sidekicks. These two go back to middle school and were basically besties at first sight. Shalia is the athletic friend who will take on any competition, at any sport. Volleyball, track & field, kickball, soccer, softball...you name it and sheʻs there. Yes, you guessed it,&nbsp;she is also the competitive friend, always in it to win it. Aside from the athletic side, her beauty & grace shines when sheʻs dancing hula 25/7. If you canʻt get in touch with Shalia, I can almost garuntee you sheʻs: at the beach, up mauka, playing with her kid (dog), ʻIhi, or getting lepo in the loʻi. Sheʻs ALWAYS&nbsp;up for an adventure and will rarely ever say no to a good time.&nbsp;You can always count on Shalia to be full of smiles and give you&nbsp;reasons to laugh.

Shalia Kamakaokalani

Kyle "duuuuuuuuuuuuuuude" Macdonald. Kyle is the guy that&nbsp;whispered to me "take me to Hawaii so I can find me a&nbsp;pretty Hawaiian girl" after meeting and watching Tyra dance&nbsp;at our family reunion&nbsp;this past&nbsp;summer. Everytime Chandler&nbsp;sees this guy he is greeted&nbsp;with "duuuuuude",&nbsp;"brooooooooo" or something loud and dramatic. Kyle&nbsp;is the always happy, easy going,&nbsp;down for anything and everything&nbsp;kind of guy. Being a recent return missionary, he is single and looking forward to celebrating with us in Hawaii for more than just one reason. Lol. Kyle is always up for a good time and will easily put a smile on your face.

Kyle Macdonald

Christian is Chandlers little brother, who thinks hes bigger than Chandler.&nbsp;Nah nah.&nbsp;&nbsp;Christian is&nbsp;the angel of the family. He is a very humble guy with a big spirit. Christian&nbsp;took Chandlers "dream" mission:&nbsp;Samoan speaking, mainland, Provo MTC (because the unlimited chocolate milk).&nbsp;After Chandler left home for his mission, Christian has been getting very big, but not big enough to beat him (Chandler) in an arm wrestle.

Christian Wade

Kiana and Tyra didnʻt only grow up together, they also GLOʻD up together. LOL. From the rough&nbsp;brace face days to the post-college life, the many events along the way&nbsp;have brought them closer than ever. Kiana is the nerd, the brains, the smart one of the friend group. She recently graduated from Linfield College with a Bachelorʻs of Science in Biology and a minor in Chemistry. Sheʻs headed back to Oregon, where she will prepare to start Pharmacy school in the near future. Until then, you can find her traveling the world and living her best life before getting back to the books. Although sheʻs got the brains, catching her in her ditzy moments are some of the best times. Kiana is a free spirit, is almost always in a good mood, and knows how to have fun.

Kiana Antonio

Scotty is one of Chandlerʻs favorite cousinʻs. &nbsp;They are very close in age,&nbsp;yet not very close in basketball skills. &nbsp;Scotty is the funniest,&nbsp;yet kindest person youʻll meet. &nbsp;He can be very competitive but is very humble. &nbsp;Scotty and Chandler have&nbsp;grown&nbsp;up with a lot of distance between them,&nbsp;but will always see each other whether itʻs a family reunion, basketball camp, special gathering or at BYU. &nbsp;Itʻs very rare for Chandler to meet a girl who doesnʻt know Scotty Peery. &nbsp;

Scott Peery

Daisy is Tyras first cousin and was her first friend. Being that they are only a month and a few days apart, they have been quite inseparable. Tyra and Daisy have been doing things together since birth, including getting married in the same year. Daisy was recently sealed for time and all eternity to Chase. She is a&nbsp;dog mom and takes the "mom" part to its full extent. Daisy works at Waiheʻe Elementary as an EA and intends to get her Bachelorʻs&nbsp;in Elementary Education. Daisy enjoys being outdoors and is always up to go out and adventure.&nbsp;

Daisy Aiwohi

Damon is Chandlers little littler brother. In the Wade family,&nbsp;they&nbsp;have 2 "sets" of kids. Chandler,&nbsp;Christian and Damon and then&nbsp;Keaton, Kawai and Kyana.&nbsp;Damon is the Kyana of our set, the little girl. Lol. He&nbsp;is the&nbsp;pretty boy, with the perfect eyebrows (which Chandler is clearly jealous of). Damon has always been a good brother and son. Right now, he is&nbsp;preparing to serve his mission. For some reason, every time Damon&nbsp;visits&nbsp;Chandler in Hawaiʻi, his&nbsp;closet seems to shrink...

Damon Wade

Taj, aka tmoney, is Tyras younger sister. They are also 6 years apart. Taj knows&nbsp;her way around getting things whether itʻs from mom, dad or her sisters.&nbsp;Her personality is the exact opposite of Tyra and sometimes youʻd question how they are siblings. Lol. Taj enjoys her time with friends, loves to sing (good or bad), and LOOOOVES&nbsp;spending time with&nbsp;her brother lol. She is the smartest of the siblings and her 4.0 requires little effort. She is a junior at Kamehameha Schools Maui and plans to attend BYU&nbsp;Provo after graduating high school.&nbsp;

Taj Joaquin

Angie is Tyras college bff. Theyʻve always known each other growing up in the same stake on Maui, but never actually took the time to get to know each other. It wasnʻt until Tyra started school at BYU Hawaiʻi and working in the Hawaiian Village that their frienship began. Ever since Tyra made a joke about Angie, the two were inseparable. Angie was Tyras roommate for (technically) 3 semesters = 1 year-ish. Angie recently graduated from BYU&nbsp;Hawaiʻi with a Bachelorʻs in Hawaiian Studies. Sheʻll claim she doesnʻt like sweets/desserts but give her a Dominoʻs lava cake and youʻll beg to differ. She loves pizza, sriracha, hot cheetos, nature and her HUSBAND&nbsp;Kamuela. Angie is very patient, sarcastic and will find ways to show love in the most subtle ways. Angie and Tyra are polar opposites of each other, but it was always a good balance. Lol.

Angelee Borden

Kaimi, aka Christian,&nbsp;and Chandler went to school together in&nbsp;Utah. However, they never really got to know eachother until they were both attending BYU Hawaiʻi. Kaimi is the best barber, is a&nbsp;very good dancer and his style is on point. He is loving his Hawaiian culture as he is majoring in Hawaiian studies. Kaimi is a hardworker with lots of passion and is very determined. Aside from wanting to become a certified barber, he also wants to&nbsp;learn and work in&nbsp;all the sections at PCC (especially the Hawaiian).

Tyra & Chandler