Wow, has it been three months since my last posting? Usually I’m very good at staying on top of things, but it’s a sign of productivity if I don’t have time to post here as often as I would want to. It just means that I’ve been busy serving YOU! I’ve also been spending the …
Tag Archive: ideas
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
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
10
Changing Your Name After Your Hawaii Wedding
In all of the hubbub that goes on planning your Hawaii wedding, you may forget about what happens AFTER the wedding…and one of those easy-to-forget but important-to-remember things is the name change. If you’re planning to stick to tradition and take your husband-to-be’s name, it’s not as simple as declaring it on the marriage certificate. …
Apr
14
How Ambiance Affects Your Guests’ Willingness to Dance: A True Story
In an earlier post, I wrote about several factors that will encourage your guests to dance at the end of the night. If you haven’t read it yet, click here to read the accompanying post. In particular, one of the factors that get your audience to dance is the ambiance of the room. For instance, …
Mar
03
Great Article on Choosing the Right Entertainment For Your Hawaii Wedding
In an article on the Time Warner Cable Around Hawaii website, Dianna Shitanishi with Hawaii Weddings & Events recently wrote an excellent article on choosing the right entertainment for your Hawaii wedding. Whether you hire a band, DJ, string quartet, Hawaiian trio, magician, lion dance team, Master of Ceremonies, or other form of entertainment to …
Aug
26
Hawaii Wedding Master of Ceremonies & DJ performs for other Hawaii Wedding Professionals at the Oahu Wedding Association August Party at The Waterfront at Aloha Tower
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 …
Jul
20
How to Save Time When Meeting Hawaii Wedding Professionals at the Hawaii Bridal Expo
If you’re attending the Hawaii Bridal Expo this weekend at the Blaisdell, here’s a great tip to save you some time at the show. Many vendors will ask you to fill out an information sheet to get your information, and many of them ask for the same thing: your name, wedding date, wedding location, phone …
Jul
12
For your Hawaii Wedding, “Start Time” does not mean “Show Up Time”
When dealing with live musicans or any wedding professional, it’s always important to make sure you clarify that the band’s performance start time does not mean it’s their “show up time”, or the time of their arrival. To explain, let me share a story. At last night’s event, there were two bands that were performing …