We're Getting Married!

49-560 Kamehameha Highway Kaneohe Hawaii, 96744 Ceremony at Water Tank Cocktail Hour in Pavilion Dinner Reception on Main Lawn

We request the pleasure of your company as we unite in marriage and become Alexander and Mehelanie Higuchi. (Yes, we're both changing our name!)

Alex and Mehe’s love story began with a simple message—one that neither of them knew would change their lives forever. On New Year’s Day in 2016, Alex took a chance and sent Mehe a direct message on what was previously known as Twitter: "Happy New Year, new friend." At the time, it was just a friendly greeting, but looking back, it was the first page of their love story. Fate, however, had more plans for them. Thanks to their mutual friend (shoutout to their now groomsman, Kalen Hanaoka!), they finally got to know each other beyond casual hellos. The connection was instant, effortless, and full of laughter. As time passed, their friendship grew into something more. On June 29, 2016, Alex gathered his courage and asked Mehe to be his girlfriend, marking the beginning of their journey together. Through the years, they grew side by side, navigating the highs and lows of adulthood in their 20s. They celebrated milestones, conquered challenges, and built a life filled with love and shared dreams. One of the biggest joys of their relationship has been raising their beloved dog, Nami, who has become an irreplaceable part of their little family. Then came a moment they will cherish forever. In the spring of 2023, they embarked on a trip to Japan with their closest friends. Unbeknownst to Mehe, Alex had been secretly planning a proposal for months, waiting for the perfect place and time. On March 15, 2023, as they stood beside the peaceful Kamo River in Kyoto, Alex suggested they take a picture to capture the moment. But to Mehe’s surprise, as she turned to look at the photos, Alex was no longer standing beside her—he was down on one knee, holding a ring. In that beautiful, dreamlike moment, he asked her to be his forever. From a simple New Year's message to a lifetime of love, their journey has been nothing short of magical. And now, they can’t wait to celebrate their love with all of you!