Wow, it’s been a while since my last post, hasn’t it? It’s been a very productive month.
Last night, I had the honor of being the Master of Ceremonies for the monthly Oahu Wedding Association party at the Waterfront at Aloha Tower.
The highlight of the night was a well-prepared presentation by Hawaii wedding photographer Jeanne Viggiano with Jeannemarie Photography on the importance of new social media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.) and how she uses it effectively to market her name and establish her brand. I got a lot of great ideas from her presentation.
The theme was “Morroccan-inspired Island Style,” which was reflected in the decor, food, and entertainment. The audience enjoyed exotic and up-close bellydance performances by male dancer Michael Azure and tribal fusion dancer Natalie Phoenix, as well as the ono (delicious) food by Chef Chai from Chai’s Island Bistro and the chefs at Gordon Biersch Restaurant.
Guests also enjoyed getting intricate henna tattoos, although I didn’t get any because I was on the microphone and “in the zone” for most of the night.
Of course, part of the fun was in the networking, and with the nice weather and festive atmosphere, Hawaii wedding professionals took advantage of the opportunity to connect. After the presentation, I was able to mingle and connect with many good friends, as well as to make new ones!
Many hands went into making this month’s party a success:
- Jeanne Viggiano with Jeannemarie Photography, for the informative and inspirational keynote presentation;
- Crystal Evans, David Booth, and the staff at the Waterfront at Aloha Tower, for hosting the party, and being so easy to work with;
- Chef Chai from Chai’s Island Bistro and the chefs at Gordon Biersch Restaurant, for the ono food;
- Troy Michael with Troy Michael DJ Entertainment, for providing the screen & projector for Jeanne’s presentation;
- Dave Miyamoto with David Miyamoto & Company, for the great photos of last night’s event and for being so great to work with;
- Natalie Phoenix & Michael Azure, for the great belly dancing entertainment;
- Jennifer & Dennis with Hawaii Tents & Events, for the the beautiful tents and the Morroccan-inspired design;
- Naomi Lee with Les Saisons and Vignette, for the gorgeous decor and linens that made the space come alive;
- Sean, Kalani, and Eliza with Mobile Gamer Guys, for the fun Guitar Hero and racing games;
- And of course, THE GUESTS, for being such a great audience to perform for!
It was certainly a great party!