The Bride Wore Custom Schiaparelli for Her Elegant Beach Wedding on Hawaii’s Big Island

Alexa drew inspiration from the itinerary for her wedding wardrobe, and each look told a different story while evolving with the setting and atmosphere. “I wanted everything I wore to feel woven into the weekend—not just appropriate for the location, but reflective of each moment as the weekend unfolded,” she says. “Some pieces were playful, some were sculptural, some leaned into tradition, but they all felt connected to both the island and the energy of the weekend.”

For the pool party on Thursday, the bride wore a sheer dress over a blue bikini, accessorized with coral and sapphire earrings by Dezso, a gift from Fred. At the welcome cocktails later that evening, Alexa wore a Francesca Miranda two-piece set from Over The Moon—a look that felt like a beachy take on bridal. “The flowing silhouette kept it effortless, while the lace detailing added a delicate, romantic touch,” she says. “I paired it with orchid-embellished Manolo Blahnik heels from Sororité Vintage, which subtly—or not so subtly—referenced the tropical surroundings. Finally, I tied it all together with a white Hermès pochette.”

Meanwhile, Fred wore a tailored but relaxed knit polo from Loro Piana with cream trousers from Brunello Cucinelli paired with Brunello Cucinelli suede loafers. “My six-year-old son Lucien coordinated with him in a matching neutral palette,” Alexa says. “They graciously played along with my request for matching outfits all weekend. Happy wife, happy life!”

For the luau on Friday night, Alexa delivered two completely different interpretations of island dressing: The first was look 11 from the recent Jean Paul Gaultier couture collectsion by Ludovic de Saint Sernin. “Ludovic referenced the iconic Herb Ritts’s photographs of Cindy Crawford on Hawaii’s black sand beaches as inspiration for this look, and that instantly made me see it in a new way,” Alexa explains. “Kona’s volcanic landscape is such a defining part of the island, and this dress captured that contrast—the way raw lava eventually becomes soft and shaped by nature. The sheer beaded design had this fluid, organic feel, mimicking the way sand clings to skin after being in the water. Each bead was made to look and feel like grains of sand and then embroidered in a pattern for each one to reflect the light in its own way. It felt like a natural extension of the landscape—special, modern, and completely fitting for the setting even if it was a little over the top.”

The second look was playful in a different way. “The vintage fringed Versace dress felt like a modern nod to tradition, reminiscent of hula skirts and the movement of Hawaiian dance,” Alexa notes. “It had a rhythm of its own, moving beautifully throughout the night. What made it even more fitting was its rose gold hue, which reminded me of Hawaiian sunsets.”

For the luau, Fred wore a double-breasted chocolate brown Loro Piana suit, grounding the look with a tonal knit polo that kept it relaxed yet refined. “He paired it with deep brown John Lobb loafers, a polished but understated choice that felt right for the setting,” Alexis remembers. “Lucien complimented him in a navy linen suit and a lightweight knit in a warm, chocolatey brown, mirroring the natural palette of the island.”

On Saturday, Alexa walked down the aisle wearing a custom Schiaparelli dress created in close collaboration with the atelier. The ceremony took place on a lawn that leads straight into the sand, with the ocean just beyond. “The dress felt as if it had risen from that very place—fluid and otherworldly,” the bride says. “The original inspiration came from look 9 in the Schiaparelli couture collectsion, which explored the intersection of fashion, technology, and AI—concepts that have always been part of my world.” Hand-shaped and cured with heat, each resin pastille was painted with layers of tone and shimmer—some soft and others more reflective—creating a piece that felt dimensional and organic. “We softened the silhouette from the original reference, making it a strapless shape that was molded to move with my body,” Alexa says. “It felt like both armor and art—more than a gown. With each step, the surface shifted—catching the light, evolving, never quite the same.”

The flower girls wore Il Gufo dresses with Dolce & Gabbana ballet flats and matching Coconut Love necklaces—a little thank-you from Alexa for being part of such a special moment. Meanwhile, Fred kept it classic in a tailored Saint Laurent tuxedo for the ceremony and reception. And of course, Lucien had one to match. “They were the most handsome duo of the night,” Alexa recalls.

For the wedding night, Renko Floral built a dreamlike landscape of delicate orchids, snake allium, and soft clusters of lily of the valley, intended to feel like they had grown naturally into the setting. “It was important to us to work with someone who could incorporate native materials and traditional techniques, making the florals feel authentic to the island,” she says. “The florals blended seamlessly with the candlelit tables, creating an intimate, glowing atmosphere by the ocean. They also wove in meaningful details like Tahitian gardenias—the same flowers that grow outside my dad’s office in Hawaii—their scent has always reminded me of him.”

After the ceremony, the bride changed into a Saint Laurent gown for dinner and dancing. “The bias-cut silk satin slipped on like a second skin—silky, minimal, and easy to move in,” she says. “After the sculptural drama of the ceremony, it felt like the perfect contrast: understated, a little undone, and effortlessly fitting.”

For the lemon olive oil chiffon wedding cake served at the reception, the couple worked with Nadine Loraine, a talented local baker whose approach is as much about artistry as it is about flavor. “My son took his job as cake tester very seriously,” Alexa jokes. “He ultimately landed on this one with a bright, citrusy filling. It was the perfect balance of light and decadent.”

By the after-party, the bride was ready to slip into a satin Prada mini dress. “After spending the evening in essentially wearable art, the mini dress gave me the freedom to enjoy the rest of the celebration without worrying about the intricacy of my gown,” she says. “It was something that felt simple and unfussy and let me dance all night. Looking back, the whole weekend felt like a dream—one I’ll carry with me forever.”