Wow, it’s been busy. The last post prior to this was on October 10. In the meantime, I’ve been hosting your wedding receptions, company parties, and special events. It’s definitely been a great ride (and it still is, considering how we just finished the Hawaii Bridal Expo and I’m still following up with those of …
Category Archive: Blogs & Newsletters
Jul
16
Hawaii Wedding Music Tips by Dianna at Hawaii Weddings and Events
Dianna Shitanishi with Hawaii Weddings and Events, a good friend and one of my favorite wedding coordinators, just posted a WONDERFUL article on her blog about choosing the music for your wedding soundtrack. Whether you are hiring a DJ or live music for your Hawaii wedding, this article is a MUST-READ. Click Here to Read …
Jun
30
Weekly Advice from Marino, Hawaii Wedding Master of Ceremonies & DJ
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 …
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
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 …
May
18
Wedding Advice: Get A Separate Email for Wedding-Related Stuff
Here’s a great tip to help make the wedding planning experience much more stress-free: Create a free Yahoo! or Google G-Mail email address strictly for your wedding planning. This is good for several reasons: You don’t clutter up your regular email address with wedding-related emails, especially if you plan to use the email address to …
May
12
Marino’s Weekly Wedding Tip released: Having Live Music At Your Wedding Reception
This week’s Weekly Wedding Tip has just been released! If you’re a Wedding VIP Club member, check your inboxes for it. This week’s article covers live music; it contains tips on choosing the right live band for your reception, when to program it during the celebration, and other important questions you should be aware of. …
May
06
May Wedding VIP Club newsletter is out and full of great information!
This month’s Wedding VIP Club newsletter just went out yesterday, and it’s full of great information: Rehearsal tips for your Master of Ceremonies; Ideas to bring on some romance this summer; For your husband-to-be: a link and/or video clip about choosing the right tuxedo; And much more. Of course, we recognize recently married couples, celebrate …
Apr
11
Been busy blogging for Wedding Professionals in Hawaii
I’m still here! I have just been busy. In addition to the Weekly Wedding Tips and this blog, I now write for the Oahu Wedding Association blogs and the NACE-Hawaii blog. I’ll be sharing my expertise and insights on those blogs, so check them out! Some of my posts will be geared to you, while …
Mar
24
Grand Entrance Theme Ideas for Your Wedding in Hawaii
If you are a member of the Wedding VIP Club, check your inboxes! This week’s Weekly Wedding Tip covers Grand Entrances. In it, I cover different tips to create a more memorable Grand Entrance event at your wedding. This post is a companion to the Weekly Wedding Tip; here, I will share some creative themed …