I’ll admit that my blog hasn’t been getting much love lately. Then again, as we wrap up the busy summer wedding season, it’s a good sign that I have been spending my time on my clients’ events rather than writing for this blog. Please keep in mind that this isn’t simply a “show-up-and-talk-on-the-microphone-for-five-hours” job; in …
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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
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 …
Apr
19
“Just a DJ?”: Why Experience & Attitude Matter in choosing an emcee & DJ for your Hawaii wedding
Richard Mills, a New Zealand DJ, Master of Ceremonies, and a dear friend, had an interesting experience at a recent wedding: The location had no outdoor electricity to power his sound system for the wedding ceremony. The Best Man’s partner’s shoe heel broke. A button popped off his tuxedo jacket. A guest’s camera batteries died …
Apr
12
The Importance of Your Head Count: Why Your Numbers Need to Be As Close to Accurate As Possible
Sometime in 2009, I was the emcee for a party for two well-known Hawaii professional associations. This was the first time both groups had put together a joint production, and so it was quite important that it went off without a hitch. The audience was composed of association members and their guests. They had a …
Apr
05
Creating the musical playlist for your Hawaii wedding, Part 2
A few days ago, I wrote about creating a musical playlist for your Hawaii wedding and how to get your guests up and dancing when the dance portion of the night begins. If you haven’t read it yet, Click here to read the accompanying post. This is Part 2, where I will write about actually …
Mar
23
Being the Master of Ceremonies & DJ at Mark & Kim’s Hawaii wedding, March 2010 at the Hilton Waikoloa Village
Months of planning and preparation came down to a fantastic party for Mark & Kim Okamura at their Hawaii wedding celebration on March 20 at the Hilton Waikoloa Village on the Big Island of Hawaii. Mark & Kim had wanted a very lively, original, and entertaining event that would keep their audience motivated throughout the …
Feb
25
Hawaii Wedding Planner Special for Your Hawaii Wedding
Dianna Shitanishi with Hawaii Weddings & Events is a good friend and professional wedding consultant with whom I totally enjoy working with. She will do an awesome job coordinating your wedding day and even can help you with planning the details leading to your event. I personally like working with her because she makes my …
Feb
22
For your Hawaii Wedding, Communication With Your Wedding Professionals is a Two Way Street
My other company (besides Ninja Entertainment) is AV Associates Hawaii, which provides audiovisual rental and services for theatrical productions and special events. A recent theatrical production highlights the serious importance of communication among all of your wedding professionals in order for you to have a successful celebration. Let me explain. At this recent production, I …
Feb
18
Your Hawaii Wedding: Are You Hiring “Zambonis”?
The recent ice resurfacer debacle at the Winter Olympics provides some lessons and insight into investing in quality professionals for a special occasion, like weddings. Click here to read about it in detail. In a nutshell, when it was time for the Vancouver Olympic Committee (VANOC) to decide who would provide the ice resurfacing machines …