After a chance meeting during their college years, True Bride Erin and Jack have been together for six years and even named their two golden retrievers after the place they first met. When it came time to say, “I do,” the couple had their wedding in Ko Olina, Hawaii, a destination they knew would be the perfect place.
When Erin Stepped into True Society in Kansas City, she knew exactly what she was looking for: a wedding dress worthy of her once-in-a-lifetime celebration. Her bridal appointment felt stress-free and ended up being one of her favorite parts of wedding planning. She found THE dress in Martina Liana Style 1510, falling in love with its intricate beading and timeless design.
Keep reading to learn more about Erin and Jack’s love story and dreamy Hawaiian wedding.
ERIN, TELL US ABOUT YOUR PARTNER. HOW DID YOU MEET?
Jack and I met when we were both students at the University of Kansas. We were only 20 years old but knew we would be in each other’s lives forever. For our wedding website, Jack wrote our love story, and I don’t think anyone could tell it better than he did. It begins with the very first words he said to me when we met at a pool. He said, “Is it cold?” From me dipping my toe into the water on a late September night to six years later, naming our dogs after the very cross streets where we met, our story has come full circle.
WHAT WAS YOUR PROPOSAL LIKE?
Jack proposed in 2024 on the front porch of our home shortly after we moved in. Our two golden retrievers watched us from the windows as we got engaged.
DESCRIBE YOUR BRIDAL STYLE.
I wanted my wedding dress to be timeless, have lots of beading and be worthy of a once-in-a-lifetime moment. I also wanted my dress to feel incredibly bridal and unlike anything I would ever wear again. Weddings come with so many details and hopes for everything to go perfectly, but my dress was the one thing I never worried about. Wearing it made me feel completely like myself; it really was perfect!
TELL US ABOUT YOUR DRESS SHOPPING EXPERIENCE AT TRUE SOCIETY
I can’t say enough good things about my experience at True Society. The True Crew was amazing and made the entire process so fun and stress-free! My stylist was patient, listened to my vision and ultimately found my dress. Picking out your wedding gown is such an important moment in your bridal journey, and my stylist made it so enjoyable for both me and my family! Every gown was so beautiful, and it was a day I will never forget. I can’t stop thinking about my appointment—I wish I could relive it all over again.
HOW DID JACK REACT WHEN HE SAW YOU IN YOUR WEDDING DRESS?
We did a first look in front of the resort’s beautiful white staircase, surrounded by tropical plants. It was an intimate yet dramatic setting—exactly what I had envisioned. He didn’t know what to expect when it came to my dress, but he thought it was beautiful. Seeing me before the ceremony also helped him relax and he was so ready to get married!
TELL US MORE ABOUT YOUR WEDDING.
We got married in Ko Olina, Oahu, Hawaii, a place we had visited a couple of times with my family and immediately fell in love with. We couldn’t imagine getting married anywhere else. We had always wanted a smaller wedding with our absolute favorite people. We all got to spend a week in paradise together. Our wedding day turned into a wedding week of celebrating! We had a lei exchange, fire dance and signature drinks that were named after our two sweet dogs—we of course couldn’t leave them out!
WHAT WAS THE MOST SPECIAL MEMORY FROM THE DAY?
My absolute favorite memory of the day was looking around during the reception and seeing everyone having fun. I couldn’t believe everyone had traveled all the way to Hawaii to celebrate our love.
Photography: Derek Wong Photography
Venue: Four Seasons Ko Olina Oahu
Florist: Designs by Hemingway
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