As we begin the new year, it’s a good time to really begin putting together the details for your Hawaii wedding! Even if your event is in the summer or fall, keep this in mind: other couples are beginning to plan their wedding day too, and they’re also looking to book their wedding professionals now. …
Tag Archive: Advice
Nov
16
Hawaii Wedding Trends 2011, Part 1
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 …
Nov
11
The Importance of a Dancefloor for Your Hawaii Wedding
Image courtesy DAVID O. BALDWIN Photography When designing the layout and floorplan for your Hawaii wedding celebration, even if you don’t expect your guests to dance, it’s still important to have a dancefloor, even a small one. At the very least, you should have some open and available floor space. This is because you’ll …
Jul
24
Meeting you at the Hawaii Bridal Expo for your Hawaii wedding!
The second day of the Hawaii Bridal Expo just finished, and it was great meeting so many brides & grooms-to-be who are planning their Hawaii weddings for later this year, next year, and beyond! It was interesting to hear your stories, plans, and dreams for your celebration, and I’m grateful that you spent the time …
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
07
Planning for the Best, Preparing for the Worst: Your Wedding Emcee & Life’s Unexpected Moments
Ten years ago, I attended my cousin’s Hawaii wedding as a guest. It was gorgeous reception at the Halekulani. The room was elaborately decorated, and my cousin spared no expense making the ballroom look magnificent. Sometime during dinner, the unexpected occurred: my cousin’s wedding ring slipped off her finger. She, her wedding party, and the …
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 …
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 …