Hawaii — The Knot Community

MIB mailed on Monday!

tiggy5555 — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 17:37:40 +0000

I forgot to mention that my MOH mailed off our MIB STD's on the 26th and people are going nuts over them! We are getting texts and picture texts all the time. So excited that they long hours burning, rolling and gluing and stamping paid off.

In need of a musician :(

lyssalou89 — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 16:07:01 +0000

So, after going through everyone's posts and doing some research I decided that I really wanted Jamie Lawrence to play during our ceremony. However, I guess I'm not the only bride planning ahead for July 11, and he is already booked. So, does anyone have any other suggestions reviews on any other really good guitarists/ukelele players for our ceremony?

Contact at Outrigger Reef?

majorelle — Sun, 25 Sep 2011 07:20:45 +0000

So I've spent about a week trying to submit an inquiry about wedding packages at Outrigger Reef. I included quite a few (but not too many) detailed questions about their services and expressed a serious interest in having my ceremony on the Voyager Deck.

But it took several tries to get a response from anyone there, and when I finallly did, someone named Danya replied with an email essentially regurgitating the exact same information that was already on the website. Then to make things a bit more frustrating, they totally neglected to answer any of my questions and essentially told me to enlist the services of a WC at Aloha Wedding Planners instead. Does any of this make sense to anyone else?

Since my FI and I are actually very interested in having our ceremony at Outrigger Reef, would anyone be able to share the email of a decent contact at Outrigger?

I apologize in advance for the rant, just a bit frustrated!

Sunset Beach Wedding-Maui or Oahu??

[Deleted User] — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 05:14:47 +0000

Hi Everyone!

I'm newly engaged and we have been throwing around the idea of having our wedding ceremony in either Maui or Oahu. We're probably only going to have 15 people there but would be like to have a ceremony on the sand during sunset. Reception would probably be best if we can do it through a luau or a nice, quaint restaurant.

I'm hoping if you lovely brides/bride-to-be's are able to give me some suggestions on what beach/locations would be best. I've only been to Oahu and briefly been to Kaanapali in Maui. Any suggestions/advice would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks!

Waikiki Officiant Question

WinstonsGirl — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 04:08:03 +0000

Hi Ladies,

For those of you who used Kahu Bruce, I've read all the great reviews. I've also heard he doesn't like to discuss money. Is he reasonable? If you're willing to share costs, I'd appreciate it. Feel free to PM me with that if you know. Thanks!!

Same sex marriage, spiritual union, Kahu Bruce

seaotterinOahu — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 02:44:52 +0000

We had over 50 guests attending from the mainland plus our family members living on Oahu. Kahu Bruce was, as our guests have continuted to tell us and what we experienced; outstanding, incredible, and marvelous. He brought the whole party together in a very spiritual bonding ceremony. Our dreams were dwarfed by what actually took place. Bruce will take time with you before, during and after to provide you with the kind of support you need. He is very intuitive and we are glad we trusted him for our ceremony of a life time. You can reach him at kahupuluke@aol.com, just remember he is on Hawaii Time.....he may take a few days to get back to you, but worth the wait.

Eric Wehner photography reviews?

fizzhiser87 — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 14:20:40 +0000

Hi everyone,

I think we have chosen our photographer!! Ah very exciting!

His name is Eric Wehner on Oahu and he's a super nice, easy going guy and I really love his photos online.

Just wondering if anyone has had any experience with him and can offer any reviews? To me the photographer is the biggest vendor choice so I'm a little nervous! Any info would be great!

Thanks! Hope everyone's having a nice week so far.

Hello ladies...I'm back from Maui!!!

tiggy5555 — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 19:07:33 +0000

I will be writing up my full review later but just wanted to stop by and say hello! We had a blast despite me catching a cold while there. We met up with so many vendors and had such beautiful weather. Our engagement shoot was Friday and we had 15 sneak previews by Sunday afternoon! Pics and reviews to come!! TTYL

Cindy Neilson-hair/makeup

valka — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 16:44:50 +0000

I couldn't find it anywhere on the boards. Has anyone used her for hair/make up? she was recommended by my WC. I even tried to google her with no results.

Thank you!

Valerie

Maui Wedding Without A Coordinator?

FutureMrsVinci — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 22:26:30 +0000

Hi Ladies,

Have any of you planned your weddings without the help of a coordinator? If so, do you have any tips? I've found all the vendors I want to use based on the feedback in this forum and I'm wondering if it's worth it to hire one?

Thanks!

Holy Moly! Leaving for scouting trip in morning! So excited to see Maui!

memegrace — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 04:40:06 +0000

Fingers crossed for me that my man falls in love with Olowalu and it trumps our standing plans!!! Will post review when i get back! (it will also be our "pre-wedding" honeymoon so we will be there for 10 days..so excited!!

weather

dadamico — Sat, 24 Sep 2011 04:12:52 +0000

Hi Hawii brides-

I'm from Pennsylvania and traveling to Maui next weekend with my husband. We haven't been away anywhere in 3 years since our wedding so this is a highly anticipated and much needed trip. So, I checked the 10 day forecast today.. and I see that it's sunny all next week and then come the weekend the forecase says SHOWERS. I have heard that it rains a little bit almost every day in Hawaii, but for the forecase to just say showers and not havea sun, I'm assuming that isn't going to be good? thoughts? am I in for a wet vacation??

Sand Ceremony

richnikki — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 03:51:22 +0000

Has anyone done this? It might be a silly question, but how do you get the sand and vase back home if its for a destination wedding?

Orchids Help!

FSForever — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 16:50:05 +0000

Ok so this may not be wedding related but I need help saving an Orchid. A resident of mine, sweet old man, keeps giving me flowers. A few weeks ago he gave me a potted Orchid. Unfortunately he does not speak english and I do not speak Korean to tell him I can not keep a flower alive for more than 3 days. Seriously! Last week the buds started to fall and now the leaves are turning brown. FI cut the flowers back and he has saved all of the other flowers I have brought home but the Orchid is just not doing well. Any advice? FI thinks a bigger pot but I don't want to stress it anymore than neccessary.

centerpieces

Sp2012 — Sun, 25 Sep 2011 20:35:20 +0000

Hi ladies, I'm looking for your advice again, on centerpieces this time.

I'm getting quotes from some florists, but am now wondering about alternatives.

No one will be taking home the centerpieces as they'll all be traveling as well, and I've informed the florists that I don't want to buy the vases either. We're having round tables that seat 8 (although from pix it looks like they may seat up to 10), and originally I thought of doing traditional floral centerpieces. We may be having around 100 guests. I was looking at the tall submerged orchid with floating candle look, and some other alternatives that florists have told me will fit in our budget. But now I'm considering non-floral centerpieces, or maybe just simple floral but with non-floral accents in a beachy theme. I figure we can save a little on costs this way, maybe create a little buffer in the budget. I just need to see if the florist we decide on provides these non-floral accents. In case your advice is DIY - nothing against DIY but it's just not for me for a number of reasons.

So, I'd love to see what your centerpieces were like for your DW! And the color scheme I'm going for are white, with some green & yellow accents -FI and I love orchids (he's got a green thumb and grows them at home). Although I am open to other flowers too.

Aston Papakea Resort/ Royal Lahaina

jesscalaway — Fri, 26 Aug 2011 19:10:56 +0000

Every time i think i have found where we are goping to stay i come across something new.... getting very confused. Thought i had decided on the Royal Lahaina now i'm checking out the Aston Papkea Resort. Any comments on either of these??

FS: 24 cylinder vases, napkins, candles after Oahu 10/11/11 wedding

dianab0237 — Sun, 25 Sep 2011 20:36:32 +0000

Hey girls,

I will be shipping over all brand new items - 24 cylinder vases (all 7.5" tall, 3.75" wide), 24 votives candles (candle with the holder), 20 floating candles, and 30 turquoise napkins for my 10/11/11 wedding.

To avoid shipping them back, I would like to try to sell them after the wedding. We can meet on Wednesday 10/12 or before I depart on the morning of 10/13.

24 vases (provided they all make it to hawaii in one piece) for $20
30 turquoise napkins (you will have to wash them) - $15
24 used votive candles (with approx. 4 more hours burning time) - $2
20 used floating candles (w/ approx 4 more hours burning time) - $2

Please email me dianab0237@gmail.com if you would like to purchase these items. Purchase through Paypal now and I will hand off the items to you on 10/12 or 10/13.

Thanks!

Diana

Kauai Rehearsal Dinner Spots

flash8785 — Sun, 25 Sep 2011 06:17:48 +0000

Any suggestions for a rehearsal dinner location on Kauai? Our wedding will be in Poipu, so something on the south shore would be best. We're expecting about 25 people to the rehearsal dinner.

Thanks!

Kristy

Wailea/Kihei Venues

jenbarn5 — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 00:40:50 +0000

Hi All!

I am getting married in March in the Wailea/Kihei area and have thought about the venus below. Any input would be so appreciated! We will have approx. 40-50 guests. We would like the ceremony on the beach and the a platted dinner after.

*Gannon's (Lower Lawn)
*Four Seasons (either Duo's or the fountain room)
*Sugarman's Estate
*Olowalu Estate (though it will be a treck to get to)

Pictures, experiences, anything would help!

Thank you!

Quick question: ceremony at Halekulani?

majorelle — Sat, 17 Sep 2011 18:07:15 +0000

FI and I have been going back and forth about where to do our ceremony. We want to stay within a 45 minute radius within Waikiki, and do want a casual, but classy budget wedding. However, we're increasingly shying away from just how casual beach park weddings are. If we can, we're interested in doing something a little more dressed up.

Maybe its a bit of a leap, but does anyone know if it's possible to do a ceremony ONLY at a place like Halekulani?

Good Morning

breaness — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 10:16:39 +0000

Hey ladies! How's it going around here? I swear I heard some crickets chirping.

Okay, maybe not.

How's life with all of you? Catch me up, it's been a while :)

Over here we're doing great! My bachelorette party is tomorrow night (holy crap, I just typed TOMORROW) and Sunday is my final fitting AND our housewarming party. It's going to be a busy weekend :) Saturday is exactly 2 weeks from our leave date. The wedding excitement is finally back :)

need review on Malia Cano photography

TheMofoChens — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 15:24:02 +0000

Hey knotties~

Haven't really been active in the boards yet, but got engaged a month ago, and we set our date for early April, so I've been playing catch up!

I was wondering if anyone has heard of Malia Cano or used them. Their photos look great and just the style I want, but I wanted extra input from anyone who's shopped around Oahu photographers. Thanks!

Stuff for Sale Wedding Dresses, Bouquets

dswedding01 — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 05:58:56 +0000

Hi ladies!

I have some stuff for sale! I have a few wedding gowns that I"m not able to wear for sale at awesome prices!! Any reasonable offers are welcome! I just need to get rid of these dresses that's taking up space in my closet.

I'm a DIY bride, so I had made too many feather bouquets while creating mine. I have tons of em!

For photos:

http://oahuwedding2011.weebly.com/

dianalynm

jessj336 — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 01:09:54 +0000

You have a PM :-)

Any reccommendations for a Luau for a reception in Oahu?

marvinwendy — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 17:15:29 +0000

We are having a beach wedding March 24, 2011 in Oahu, around 30 people, very casual. Want to have a Luau after the wedding. (In or near Waikiki) Any suggestions? Thanks!

intro and locale question

gnidrah.alh — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 03:45:26 +0000

hey, everybody! just wanted to introduce myself! we're planning a shindig for feb 14, 2013 and the only thing that we have figured out is the photograpehr! luckily, we have lots of time to budget and plan. :)

does anyone know of places where you can take pictures but don't have to worry about permits or anything like that?

Invitation question

jessj336 — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 13:53:24 +0000

Ladies,

I have a question regaring invitations and what time you put on the invitation. Do you put the actual ceremony start time or do you list say a time 30 min before? Our ceremony start time is 4:30 but I am wondering if I list 4:30, 4:00 or mayb 4:15 on the invitation.

Any advice??

Thanks,
Jess

Reception Feedback

kristadfry — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 19:40:52 +0000

Has anyone heard how David Paul's Island Grill is or was for a small wedding reception? We are trying to decide between this and the Sheraton Maui where we are getting married.

Thanks!!

Exactly 1 month till i say I do!!!

latinagyrl_2001 — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 22:01:07 +0000

ok ladies the countdown begins!!! today marks the one month mark until my wedding at the Hyatt Regency Maui Resort & Spa!!!! im excited and sorta nervous of how it will turn out and i think i have things under control, however i would like any advice or a checklist of the must do things i need to have just to keep myself in check! so any advice or suggestions please let me know!!! i want this day to be perfect !

Attention Fall Knotties

breaness — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 12:51:53 +0000

Do any of you want the Just Maui'd Parasol?

After we get back on 10-17-11, it's going to be in the rotation. I'll be happy to send it to anyone after that point. The next person I see on the list that wants it isn't until February, so anyone who wants it before then, please let me know so I can send it to you.

Thanks!
Brea