The Weekly Wedding Tip just went out, and it’s a good one. It talks about The Anniversary Surprise, an alternative to the traditional bouquet toss. Here in Hawaii, often brides invite more of their families to the wedding. And most of the time, their families are mostly married, leaving the bride with only a handful …
Monthly Archive: June 2009
Jun
29
Hawaii Emcee/Master of Ceremonies & DJ: Genesa & Brian’s fun and elegant wedding at Mid-Pacific Country Club
Brian, Brian’s sister Geri, and Genesa Genesa & Brian’s wedding last Saturday was one of those parties where the timeline and script goes out the window…for a good reason. When I first met them, they told me they wanted a very fun and elegant celebration. Based on this, I helped them create a very personalized …
Jun
25
Hawaii Wedding Emcee/Master of Ceremonies: the “work” I do when I’m not performing (the business end of things)
Last Tuesday, I attended the Oahu Wedding Association board meeting. As a board member, I help to promote professionalism among Hawaii wedding professionals and to present Oahu as a good destination for weddings. On Wednesday, I spent the day on the Windward side of Oahu: first, I met with Maile McWilliams at Mid-Pacific Country Club …
Jun
23
Former Hawaii bride = 5 minutes of fame on TV
It’s always nice to catch up with former clients/friends and to see how things have changed (and have remained the same) since their wedding…so it was indeed a very special surprise to see Jennifer on TV this morning! Back in October 2007, I had the honor of being the Hawaii Emcee/Master of Ceremonies for Jennifer …
Jun
22
Marino: Wedding DJ & Master of Ceremonies for Ashlee & Alvin’s Hawaii wedding last Saturday at Honolulu Country Club!
Last Saturday, I had the honor of serving as the Master of Ceremonies and DJ for Ashlee & Alvin’s wedding at the Honolulu Country Club. After months of planning and preparation, their wedding day came, and we helped them create a very lively and entertaining event, just like Ashlee & Alvin wanted. It was certainly …
Jun
16
The crazy & busy life of a Hawaii Wedding Master of Ceremonies & DJ
It’s a sign of summer when the blogging slows down because business picks up…and it truly is a busy time for me. Here’s what’s been happening since my last update: June 4: Had AWESOME planning meetings with GENESA and her mother ANNA for GENESA & BRIAN’S wedding on June 27, and ASHLEE & ALVIN for …
Jun
09
June Wedding VIP Club Newsletter is Out: Great info for dealing with children at your Hawaii wedding
With school over and the summer wedding season now in full swing, this month’s Wedding VIP Club Newsletter is focused on the kids! This month’s newsletter includes tips on… How to keep the children entertained at your wedding reception (so they don’t run around and wreak havoc on your presentation); How to keep your kids …
Jun
07
The Secret to a Successful Hawaii Wedding Celebration
At last week’s Hawaii World Class Wedding Expo, I met several people who were guests at Janilee & Melvin’s wedding on Maui on May 23, where I was the Certified Professional Master of Ceremonies. They all said that they had a great time, that the party was very fun and entertaining, and how easy and …
Jun
04
It’s Busy this time of year as a Professional Master of Ceremonies in Hawaii
It certainly has been a while since I last wrote, hasn’t it? The last two weeks were pretty insane. Just to give you an idea of what’s been happening: May 23: Janilee & Melvin’s wedding celebration–very lively, fun, and awesome. The writeup for this event is forthcoming… May 24-25: I officially take a two day …