Hawaii

I am back and ready to plan my next trip to Hawaii.

I tried posting earlier and everything got erased. I had a mgical wedding trip and 3 weeks on the Islands did my spirit well.I have so many things to catch up on. I will start updating my bio as much as possible so people can read vendor reviews. I know there are not many Big Island Brides here.  My photographer does travel to other Islands and I can not tell you in words how amazing he truly is. www.jamesrubiophotography.comIn Kauai I recommend: Hanalei Day Spa- couples massage on beach. My absolute favorite Eats were Roy's Poipu, but you should do pupus to sample every thing. Eastside, Bar Acuda and Hamura's Saimin hands down.Poipu- Roy's of course.( we did pupus all the way +pineapple upside down cake with vanilla bean ice cream) Kapaa-The Eastside does not open until 5:30 and even though we were starving we waited and it was so worth it. You can see pics of my food on FB.Kountry Kitchen- Breakfast is great! I had two over emd eggs over rice with bacon and corn bread. The corn bread is really good.  They are known for there macadamia nut pancakes and coconut syrup.Harley's Tropical BBQ- Good for a quick eat with good flavor. I had the BBBQ Beef plate with rice and salad for like 7.99 It was good quality food and it hit the spot.Hanalei- Bar Acuda has great wine and Tapas in Hanalei. The local honeycomb dish @ bar Acuda served with warm goat cheese and apples ooohhh wow!Tahiti Nui -Great food, great Mai Tai's and local entertainment. I wanted to go back for seconds.The Dolphin- We had local salad w/ homemade dressings + lots of Sashimi.Lihue- Hamura's Saimin is ridiculous (in a good way) Malasada stand in front of K-mart is  pretty fantastic.If I think of more I will post. I loved our stay with  The Westin in Princeville.

Re: I am back and ready to plan my next trip to Hawaii.

  • burichanburichan member
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    edited December 2011
    Awesome! I saw your photos on facebook and it looks so nice. Your photos are beautiful! You must be sad it's over.
  • carrieoz_76carrieoz_76 member
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    edited December 2011
    Sophia - two words: Gor.Geous!  Congrats on your wedding, and I love the pics on your bio (as well as the helpful info re makeup).  Can't wait for vendor reviews!
  • edited December 2011
    Congrats Sophia!  You looked beautiful!  Love the siggy pic!
  • diorgrl8diorgrl8 member
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    edited December 2011
    i agree , you are one ridiculously gorgeous bride!!I was living vicariously through your facebook updates about Kauai, i am SOOOO excited to go it's not even funny. More excited than the wedding part maybe? hehe...Welcome back, and congrats again! can't wait to see more wedding pics as you get them back! :)
  • edited December 2011
    Welcome back! I loooooved looking at your pics on FB! You were an absolutely gorgeous bride and it looked like you had an amazing time! I love Kauai so much, glad to hear your honeymoon was awesome!
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  • maui2011maui2011 member
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    edited December 2011
    Welcome back!!! From the pics i saw on your bio you seemed to have had a fab time and were a beautiful bride...i'm really glad all worked out and you had a great time...CONGRATS!!! J. :-)
  • aliblualiblu member
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    edited December 2011
    You looked amazing, and your wedding was gorgeous! I loved the pics on FB, and your honeymoon makes me want to go back to Kauai really bad! =)
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  • edited December 2011
    Welcome back!!!!  I'm not on FB so I haven't seen any of your pics there but I just checked you bio and love what little pics you have already added!  PIP more photos!!!  :)
  • mauidandymauidandy member
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    edited December 2011
    I just requested you as a FB friend, haha! Can't wait to see more, so far it's all gorgeous. I LOVE the one of everyone jumping into the pool, how did that come about?
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  • amyj513amyj513 member
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    edited December 2011
    Wow, your pics are absolutely amazing!  You are so beautiful and your wedding looks awesome!
  • edited December 2011
    Thank you girls for all the kind words! MauiAndy- The pool incident came up when I was dripping sweat at the reception and leaned over to my MOH and said "I am so jumping in that pool!" She looked at me and said let's do it. And than she told my one BM and it escalated from there. The pool was closed, so we were trying to be quiet. It did not work. It felt good until my dress turned into a ton of bricks and I thought I was drowning,..LOL
  • diorgrl8diorgrl8 member
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    edited December 2011
    hey sophia, i was just looking at your new post-wedding bio, and i am looking at your makeup list since i'm doin my own too...I'm using both the MFU HD Foundation, and i did try the Lift concealer that you suggested...LOVE it! it's so easy to apply!So would you suggest going with the matte shadows like you did? I was gonna do a little shimmer, but i hear that looks weird in photos! Your makeup turned out so good. :)
  • AngelshannAngelshann member
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    edited December 2011
    Congrats again Sophia!! I loved your FB pics!! Gorgeous and amazing pics!! I can't wait to see more!!
  • edited December 2011
    sophia! i'll have to add you on facebook to see your pics...this is the best kauai foodie review i have seen in awhile. so funny since i visit there often because of todd :) what'd you like at hamura's? just curious..that's todd's family business so i'm happy you liked it :)
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  • edited December 2011
    I have to go on face book, the pictures in your bio update are just gorgeous. I wish I could see more. Welcome back you are absloutly gorgeous..
  • edited December 2011
    Diorgirl- Shimmer looks great in photos just apply to the right places.I did use matte colors in my crase and brow bone. But you should def apply shimmer colors to you tear duct area...like nylon (MAC) and to you lid like golds or amber lights by MAC.That Milani palette I bought has a nice shimmer bronze, a gold and some gorgeous creme colors.
  • edited December 2011
    Welcome back Sophia!!  I'm so glad you had such a great time.  The pictures look amazing!
  • edited December 2011
    Amazing! Welcome back!
  • edited December 2011
    The pics in your bio are just lovely. You are one hot bride. I love how your hair, makeup, and dress look together. Congrats! I can't wait to see more (since I'm lame and not on FB).
  • edited December 2011
    Your photos are absolutely amazing.  You looked wonderful!  So glad everything turned out the way you wanted.  Thank you for sharing!
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