Susan Eggert becomes bride of Francois Asiata
The bride is the daughter of Dennis and Patricia Eggert. Her grandparents are the late Ruth Neal, Morris and Shirley Neal, Ingrid Westbrook and the late Arthur Eggert.
Mr. Asiata is the son of Juanita To’o Crichton of Auckland, New Zealand, and Taeao Asiata of Honolulu. He is the grandson of the late Asiata Iopu and Lise Gray, the late Alapati To’o, and Etevise Lavea of Samatu, Samoa.
The May 19 ceremony began at 10 a.m. with Pastor Kuna Sepulveda officiating. A selection of prerecorded music performed by the groom was presented at the nuptials. The ceremony was held at the hotel pool terrace in a white gazebo with lattice panels, overlooking the ocean. The gazebo was decorated with a swag arrangement consisting of pink roses and snap dragons in shades of pink, intertwined with tropical ferns.
The bride was escorted down the aisle by her father wearing an A-line, delustered satin gown with a sweetheart neckline. The empire waist featured ribbon accents with a flowing, cut-away overskirt embellished with lace appliqu??s and assorted beads. She wore a tiara with an elbow length veil attached. For her special day she chose a bouquet of pink roses and white tulips tied with white ribbons.
Jayme Eggert, the bride’s sister from Murfreesboro, was the maid of honor. Bridesmaids included Angeline Asiata, the groom’s sister from Honolulu, and Desaree Kurihara from Mililani, Hawaii. They wore identical teal satin and chiffon gowns with an empire waistline. The A-line skirt featured a side chiffon drape for dramatic effect.
They carried bouquets of pink Gerber daisies tied with teal and pink ribbons.
Wedding flower girls included Sierra and Sydney Kurihara, adorable in their floral sun dresses in pink, teak and brown, tied with a teal ribbon sash. They carried white baskets filled with pink and white rose petals.
Johan Asiata, the groom’s brother from Las Vegas, Nev., was the best man. Groomsmen were Daniel Quindica and Richard Ayala. Ushers included Paulay Asiata, brother of the groom, and Wesley Esau.
A luncheon reception was given by the bride’s parents to honor the couple in the Hyatt Regency ballroom. The head table was covered with ivory linens and centered with an arrangement of pink roses and snapdragons in shades of pink and tropical ferns. A silver candelabra completed the scene.
Guest tables, covered with ivory linens and crystal vases containing pink snapdragons, were sitting on mirror bases with votive candles. The buffet style meal consisted of a variety of dishes, as well as several Samoan foods prepared by the father of the groom. Approximately 180 guests enjoyed the festivities.
At the reception, the bride danced the traditional Samoan wedding dance, the Siva, with the groom joining in as guests showered them with money.
The new Mrs. Asiata is a 2000 Warren County High School graduate, as well as a graduate of the Tennessee Technology Center. She is employed at Kapiolani Medical Center for Women and Children in Honolulu.
Her husband is a 2000 graduate of McKinley High School in Honolulu, and employed by Word of Life Christian Center in Honolulu.
The couple left for a wedding trip cruising the Hawaiian Islands and are residing in Honolulu.