On Tuesday, November 9, I attended the NACE Hawaii monthly meeting. The keynote speaker was China Anderson with REA Events. China is an event designer–she helps you to create a beautiful and original “look” for your celebration, incorporating linens, chair covers, colors, lighting, staging, pipe & drape, and more. China spoke about the trends that …
Category Archive: Partnerships
Jul
05
So why haven’t you hired a professional Master of Ceremonies & DJ for your Hawaii wedding?
My good friend Chuck Lehnard with Maui Mobile Music wrote this a while back, and it’s something that I thought you’d like to know, especially if you’re on the fence about hiring a professional Master of Ceremonies & DJ for your Hawaii wedding: You can have cold chicken, wilted flowers, disposable cameras and kool-aid to …
Jun
09
Why I Like…Wednesdays: Hale Koa Hotel
In this week’s edition of Why I Like…Wednesdays, where I spotlight Hawaii wedding professionals whom I like to work with and recommend, I write about a location that’s familiar to many local Hawaii families: the Hale Koa Hotel. If you’ve ever lived in Hawaii for a period of time, you probably attended someone’s wedding, birthday …
Jun
07
Great photography advice from Hawaii wedding photographer Aaron Bernard
Hawaii wedding photographer Aaron Bernard with Liquid Light Images recently posted a very informative article on the Top Wedding Photography Mistakes. If you’re still in the hunt for a great wedding photographer for your Hawaii wedding, then you will find Aaron’s article most helpful. Click here to read Aaron Bernard’s article on the Top Wedding …
Jun
02
Why I Like…Wednesdays: Video 21 Productions (Hawaii Wedding Videography/Cinematography)
It’s the middle of the week, and it’s time for this week’s edition of Why I Like…Wednesdays, where I spotlight Hawaii wedding professionals who I enjoy working with and recommend. Hopefully this will help you as you go about choosing the right wedding professionals to serve you at your Hawaii wedding. This week’s spotlight falls …
May
26
Why I Like…Wednesdays: Kai Photo (Hawaii Wedding Photography)
Today’s Why I Like…Wednesdays Hawaii wedding professional spotlight falls upon Kai Photo, owned by husband & wife team Kyler & Grace Kwock. So why do I like Kai Photo? Three words: Fun, Creative, Professional. They know how to have a good time, keep your mood happy, and keep you smiling throughout your wedding day, …
May
19
New Feature: Why I Like…Wednesdays – Spotlights on Hawaii Wedding Professionals
This is a new feature I’m debuting today and hopefully will be able to maintain: Why I Like…Wednesdays, where I focus on a particular Hawaii wedding professional I enjoy working with! As a Hawaii wedding emcee, I work with a lot of wedding professionals, some good, others GREAT, others…ummm…you get the idea. Each Wednesday, I’ll …
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
21
Visit me at the World Class Wedding Expo this weekend!
I’ll be at the World Class Wedding Expo this Friday and Saturday at the Hawaii Convention Center. Click here for a link for more info and to download a coupon for $1 off the admission price. Drop by, say hello, and check out all of the great wedding professionals eager to help you create the …
Apr
01
Hanging out with Hawaii Wedding Professionals, 80s style
Image courtesy Dave Miyamoto & Co. Last Tuesday, March 30, I hung out with some great Hawaii wedding professionals & colleagues at the monthly Oahu Wedding Association party, this time held at Tiki’s Grill & Bar in Waikiki. It was a fabulous opportunity to network, catch up with friends, and meet new people. Although the …