Music-infused beach wedding with an iconic rock-and-roll after party

luxury Hawaiian wedding

Mitch and Amelia, an NYC power couple with a passion for music and an eye for timeless elegance, brought their love story to life with a wedding that seamlessly blended luxury, romance, and rock-and-roll energy. As the President and CEO of Arkay, one of the largest packaging companies in the U.S., Mitch is no stranger to bold vision and execution—qualities that he and Amelia poured into their wedding day with the help of Taryn Stark Wyant Event Planning and Design and Sabbag Design Studio. Their shared love for music was woven throughout every detail, making for a celebration - captured by Melia Lucida - that was as unique as their love story.

black and white wedding photography

illusion neckline wedding dress suit for beach wedding

Wedding party style: Tropical rockstars

The wedding party embodied the essence of tropical rockstars, with effortlessly chic fashion, stunning glam, and hair that perfectly complemented the island-meets-glam aesthetic. The entire event exuded high fashion, laid-back luxury, and an undeniable cool factor.

muted tropical bouquet

Hawaiian-inspired floral design

The couple leaned into the idea of a tropical ceremony on the beach at 1 Hotel Hanalei Bay by incorporating pops of bright red-orange and plenty of floral drapery as a nod to Hawaiian tradition.

fruit centerpiece

Elegant fruit-inspired centerpieces

As a nod to tropical luxury, cocktail hour featured centerpieces made of unique fruits and vegetables courtesy of Moss Floral Design.

ukelele guest book

"Sign our ukelele" guest book

During cocktail hour, guests signed a white ukelele using a rainbow of colorful markers.

clear tent with string lights

cassette tape table number guitar-shaped name card

small table lamps for centerpieces

Luxe musical reception details

The music-inspired theme carried over into the reception through gold cassette tape table numbers and black guitar-shaped name cards.

vinyll record welcome sign

rock concert inspired decor guitar-shaped bar sign

After-party theme: Rock-and-roll dreamland

Even though every moment was thoughtfully curated, the after-party stole the show. Hosted in a space transformed into a rock-and-roll dreamland, Mitch and Amelia took the stage, delivering an electrifying live performance for their guests. With nods to White Rabbit, disco, and legendary rockstar parties, the celebration was nothing short of iconic.

bride and groom performance

After-the-fact advice from the couple

Hire a planner who truly understands your vision and priorities. “No wedding should be cookie-cutter,” their planning and design team shared. “Every event should be a reflection of the couple—authentic, intentional, and unforgettable.” And unforgettable it was!

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