Last weekend’s Hawaii Bridal Expo was a great success, and I am grateful to meet you. Thank you for dropping by my booth! I look forward to connecting with you soon, talking about your wedding day, and showing you, as the Master of Ceremonies and/or DJ, just how much fun, original, and unforgettable your Hawaii …
Category Archive: Fun Stuff
Jun
04
“Strongest Person at the Wedding”: Adding a fun, personal touch to your Hawaii wedding
In a recent conversation with Diego & Eleanor, who are having their Hawaii wedding later this month at Moana Surfrider Westin Resort, Diego had mentioned that one of his favorite pastimes was watching The World’s Strongest Man Competition on ESPN. If you’re not familiar with The World’s Strongest Man Competition, the premise of the show …
May
17
Golf Game/Putting Challenge: A Fun & Original Alternative to Tapping the Glasses to Get You To Kiss
As a professional Master of Ceremonies, I frequently get asked about original ideas to help personalize my clients’ Hawaii weddings. After all, after investing much time & money into creating a signature “look” to the event, most brides-to-be don’t want the presentation itself to be average and ordinary. So depending on your tastes, style, and …
Apr
30
My Office closes; Back To Meeting You at Borders & Starbucks!
It’s the end of an era. For the past two years, I was fortunate enough to be part of a hui (group) of wedding professionals and businesses who shared office space under the MyOffice name. At the Kakaako Business Center, it was a great place to hold meetings with many wonderful people, especially my clients …
Apr
23
Wow, seven years! Happy Anniversary to Punahele & Ashley Carnate!
Seven years ago, on April 19, 2003, Ashley & Punahele Carnate tied the knot in a beautiful ceremony at the JW Marriott Ihilani Resort in Ko Olina. As the Master of Ceremonies for their Hawaii wedding, I helped them to create was a very elegant and fun celebration, just like the way they wanted it. …
Mar
14
Congratulations to Aileen & Glhen for the new baby!
In July 2007, Aileen & Glhen Ganitano asked me to be the Master of Ceremonies for their Hawaii wedding at the Hyatt Regency Waikiki Resort. I helped them to create a very original and lively presentation, which resulted in many great memories that lasted long after the wedding day. To this day, Aileen tells me …
Mar
05
For Fun: Trike Races
If you are my friend on Facebook or in real life, you will know that one of my passions, when not preparing or rehearsing for your wedding, is cycling. Whenever I get the chance, I can be found on my road bike, and if you drive the Nimitz Highway/Ala Moana Boulevard corridor often, you may …
Feb
27
Surviving the Great Hawaiian Tsunami of 2010
Today I survived the Great Hawaiian Tsunami of 2010 (which actually was a non-event, considering that the “tsunami” was simply the tide going higher and more unpredictably than usual). Fortunately, I had no weddings to perform as the Master of Ceremonies at, but I did think about other Hawaii wedding professionals who did. Hopefully their …
Feb
15
Lighting Jake Shimabukuro and other Hawaii jazz greats, Feb. 13, McKinley HS Auditorium
Before becoming a successful Certified Professional Master of Ceremonies, I played in some bands and did some theatrical work. I still do both occasionally. Last week, a good friend of mine asked me to help her out. She had hired a lighting person to program and operate the lights for her clients’ show, but unfortunately, …
Oct
09
Feeling stressed about your Hawaii Wedding? Treat Yourself to a Spa Date.
Has the planning for your Hawaii wedding, and life in general, been stressful lately? Take some time off to regenerate, renew, and become refreshed. Christy Navarrete Pascual, a good friend and client of mine, works at Reneux Med & Day Spa in Kakaako, and she is extending a very special offer to you: Starting at …