HOTTIE KNOTTIE ROLL CALL!!!!

M&M's_Maui

Happy November everyone!  Before the November knotties start leaving for Hawaii I thought we'd do a roll call of who's on the board.We haven't had one of these in a while and we have so many new knotties it would be nice to get to know everyone!  All of you lurkers, don't be afraid to come out of hiding and introduce yourself!  :)1. What's your Knot name and why?2. What's your real name?3. What's your FI/DH's name?4. Where do you live?5. What island did/are you getting married on?6. When's your wedding date?7. What are your wedding colors (if any)?8. What's your favorite detail about your wedding (so far)?9. Tell us something fun/random about yourself!BONUS: If money were no option, what one thing would you splurge on?

M&M's_Maui

1. What's your Knot name and why?  M&M's_Maui - Not very original... you'll kind of see why I chose this knot name in a second (questions 2, 3, & 5)!  :P2. What's your real name? Marie3. What's your FI/DH's name? Mike 4. Where do you live? Los Angeles5. What island did/are you getting married on? Maui6. When's your wedding date? June 24, 20097. What are your wedding colors (if any)? White & Burnt Orange (with touches of turquoise)8. What's your favorite detail about your wedding (so far)? My bamboo poles!  And my bouquet!  (This turned out to be a post-planning favorite... it's a simple red rose bouquet but my florist blew me away with how thick it turned out.  I literally squealed with delight when my WC walked in with it!  I loved it so much I'm having it preserved!)9. Tell us something fun/random about yourself!  Even though MH & I love traveling to tropical/beachy places, I can't tread water to save my life!  Hahaha!  I refuse to do anything water related unless I can wear a life vest!  I would definitely say that white water rafting was far more scary for me than skydiving was!BONUS: If money were no option, what one thing would you splurge on? One word... Fireworks!Looking forward to getting to know all of you new knotties!

~BFF~

1. What's your Knot name and why? BFF, my soon to be initials with an extra F on the end.2. What's your real name? Beth3. What's your FI/DH's name? Kevin4. Where do you live? Oahu5. What island did/are you getting married on? Oahu6. When's your wedding date? 12-12-097. What are your wedding colors (if any)? overall colors are more natural, organic: french linen, ivory, lots of greenery, muslin, burlap.  However, the bridal part is wearing black, BMs to carry green parasols8. What's your favorite detail about your wedding (so far)? my dress and hair flower9. Tell us something fun/random about yourself! we love to travel and originally started planning our honeymoon before our wedding =/BONUS: If money were no option, what one thing would you splurge on? deffinitely fireworks, my FI is a freak when it comes to fireworks =)Wow, I realized I really need to update my bio...

nahokulele

1. Knot Name: nahokulele...Hawaiian for shooting star...for some reason I thought that was cool in high school, and it stuck as my computer name ever since2. Real Name: Liz3. FI's name: Manuel4. Currently live in Dallas5. Getting married on Maui (Olowalu Plantation House)6. Date: June 19, 20107. Colors:  Neutrals - whites, tans, ivories, plus greens and organges8. Fave Details: Dress, designed by Shirin Askari of Project Runway, and invitations, by Ruby and Willow from Etsy9. Random...Lived in: San Diego, Rhode Island, Hawaii, San Francisco, Las Vegas and Dallas...where to next??Bonus: bamboo canopies for sure!

maui2011

1. What's your Knot name and why? - Island to be married on and and year of wedding - not very original...lol2. What's your real name? Julienne (Julie)3. What's your FI/DH's name? Alfred4. Where do you live? Ottawa, Canada5. What island did/are you getting married on? Beautiful Maui6. When's your wedding date? 09-21-20117. What are your wedding colors (if any)? As of now and hopefully will remain the same on wedding day - ivory, chocolate brown, and turquoise8. What's your favorite detail about your wedding (so far)? Venue9. Tell us something fun/random about yourself! I live to travelBONUS: If money were no option, what one thing would you splurge on? I can't pick just one...lol...flowers, tent/canopies, and of course fireworks

HappyGoLuckyGal

1. What's your Knot name and why? HappyGoLuckyGal after a silly movie2. What's your real name? Kellie3. What's your FI/DH's name? Pete4. Where do you live? Denver5. What island did/are you getting married on? Oahu6. When's your wedding date? May 1, 20107. What are your wedding colors (if any)? White, sand, taupe, thinking about adding a few touches of aubergine8. What's your favorite detail about your wedding (so far)? the open air reception 9. Tell us something fun/random about yourself!My dad used to train boxers, so I can work a speed bag like a pro.Bonus: Fireworks.

LilSwtAzyn

1. What's your Knot name and why? "Little Sweet Asian".. I've had it ever since middle school when I first developed my AIM screenname.... Its just what I use for all log ins now! 2. What's your real name? Tya 3. What's your FI/DH's name? Grant 4. Where do you live? Beaverton, OR 5. What island did/are you getting married on? OHHHAAAHHHUU 6. When's your wedding date? 08/29/09 7. What are your wedding colors (if any)? Red, Orange, Champagne gold... sunset 8. What's your favorite detail about your wedding (so far)? LOVED THE DRESS AND THE FLOWERS.. my flowers were amazing! 9. Tell us something fun/random about yourself! Uhhh.. for some reason all I can think of is that my sisters nicknamed me bigsy bee.. they call me bigs for short because i'm the oldest BONUS: If money were no option, what one thing would you splurge on? hmmmmmmm..... honestly everything was pretty perfect.. i would have had the open bar goooo allllllllllllll night rather than end at 9ish

amyj513

1. What's your Knot name and why? amyj513, like others, it has been my screen name forever.2. What's your real name? Amy3. What's your FI/DH's name? Nick4. Where do you live? Queens, NYC5. What island did/are you getting married on? Maui!6. When's your wedding date? 12.22.097. What are your wedding colors (if any)? chocolate brown and berry8. What's your favorite detail about your wedding (so far)? Def. the dress and veil! Can't wait to wear it.9. Tell us something fun/random about yourself! Nick and I met in the school library while I was studying for anatomy.  Thats a little random.BONUS: If money were no option, what one thing would you splurge on? Flying all my friends and fam to Maui.

caiandcullen

1. "caiandcullen" -- c, a, and i are my initials (and my nickname) and cullen is cullen. haha. 2. carole-anne 3. cullen 4. NYC! 5. oahu, our home sweet home! 6. 7/18/10 7. a range of pinks. 8. hmm... my dress and the beach cupcakes i'm planning on making! 9. i base my life on our "next trip." we travel out of the city at least once every 2 months. BONUS: FI wants an orchestra for the ceremony... i'd go for the bamboo canopy things and couches for the pupu hour!

kaesha

Maui2011 - I didn't know you were in O-town! I grew up there!1. What's your Knot name and why? kaesha - it's a nickname one of a character in a novel I wrote when I was 14.2. What's your real name? Alyson3. What's your FI/DH's name? Phil4. Where do you live? Toronto5. What island did/are you getting married on? Maui!6. When's your wedding date? August 18 20097. What are your wedding colors (if any)? orange and blue8. What's your favorite detail about your wedding (so far)? In the end it was by far the food & the cranes9. Tell us something fun/random about yourself! I was really pissed with my Dad's cousin for his behaviour at the wedding, but we finally received his gift on Wednesday (a le crueset dutch oven) and I love the thing so hard that I may just forgive him.BONUS: If money were no option, what one thing would you splurge on? I would go back to Japan and my town and get a kitchen table - there was a factory there that did the most beautiful, organic pieces.

bluegirlch2

1. What's your Knot name and why?* bluegirlch2 - 'blue girl' because my maiden name means blue.  'ch2' for chapter 2, because my first husband passed away, and this is an exciting new beginning for me.2. What's your real name?* karen3. What's your FI/DH's name?* chris4. Where do you live?* pittsburgh - the city of champions!5. What island did/are you getting married on?* oahu6. When's your wedding date?* April 4, 2010 - Easter Sunday!7. What are your wedding colors (if any)?* not positive yet... although since it's a very small wedding... i'm thinking of having all of the men wear white or blue shirts and khakis... and all the women wear some shade of blue... then the flowers will be purples.  this is subject to change.   :)8. What's your favorite detail about your wedding (so far)?* just the fact that we'll be in hawaii!9. Tell us something fun/random about yourself!* i am a big fan of striped socks and red shoes.BONUS: If money were no option, what one thing would you splurge on?* not sure... probably a huge photo package with some world reknown photographer!

christie101010

1. What's your Knot name and why? CHRISTIE101010 - Very original haha 1st name and the original wedding date but couldn't wait that long after a 2 year engagement!!2. What's your real name? CHRISTIE3. What's your FI/DH's name? DARYL4. Where do you live? SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA5. What island did/are you getting married on? OAHU6. When's your wedding date? MAY 10, 20107. What are your wedding colors (if any)? FUSCHIA AND TURQUOISE8. What's your favorite detail about your wedding (so far)? My little fuschia touches and my DIY9. Tell us something fun/random about yourself! I LOVE KARAOKE AND I DONT HAVE TO BE DRUNK HAHABONUS: If money were no option, what one thing would you splurge on? A gorgeous beach setup with the whole works!!

mauidandy

1. What's your Knot name and why? MAUIDANDY- MY NICKNAME WHEN I WAS LITTLE WAS "ANDY" AND MY WEDDING IS IN MAUI! NOT VERY ORIGINAL...AND I THINK I SHOULD HAVE SPELLED IT MAUIEDANDY.... 2. What's your real name? ANDREA 3. What's your FI/DH's name? RYAN 4. Where do you live? OKLAHOMA CITY 5. What island did/are you getting married on? MAUI 6. When's your wedding date? JUNE 10, 2010 7. What are your wedding colors (if any)? FUSCHIA AND ORANGE 8. What's your favorite detail about your wedding (so far)? THE BRIGHT COLOR SCHEME AND MY DRESS...AND ALL THE DIY! 9. Tell us something fun/random about yourself! I STUDIED ABROAD IN FRANCE AND WANT TO LIVE THERE SOME DAY...OR AT LEAST HAVE A SUMMER HOME IN SOUTH FRANCE! I LOVE IT THERE. BONUS: If money were no option, what one thing would you splurge on? FIREWORKS AND BAMBOO DINING CANOPIES. ALTHOUGH I MAY GO INTO DEBT AND SPLURGE ON THE CANOPIES ANYWAY, I LOVE THEM SO MUCH!!!

japnezdoll

1. What's your Knot name and why? Japnezdoll...it's my AIM SN, that I've had for a long time2. What's your real name? Akemi 3. What's your FI/DH's name? Eric4. Where do you live? Irvine, CA5. What island did/are you getting married on? Oahu!6. When's your wedding date? 8/28/20107. What are your wedding colors (if any)? We're still trying to decide on accent colors, but my BM's will be wearing black...we're going for an elegant but fun feel accent colors may be orchid green or marigold-ish color8. What's your favorite detail about your wedding (so far)? So far I'm excited about my dress and our photographer...Shawn Starr!9. Tell us something fun/random about yourself! Eric and I met at the gym when he was training my bf.BONUS: If money were no option, what one thing would you splurge on? I would love to pay for all my family and friend's hotel and flight accommodations so they could be there to celebrate with us!This was fun!! Thanks!

KKakes

1. What's your Knot name and why? It is afer my baking blog KelseyKakes.blogspot.com 2. What's your real name? It was Kelsey Papp Morris....it's now Kelsey Morris Smith! 3. What's your FI/DH's name? Haydn 4. Where do you live? Manhattan, NY...soon to be Australia though, YAY! 5. What island did/are you getting married on? Maui at Olowalu 6. When's your wedding date? October, 17 2009 7. What are your wedding colors (if any)? We were a bright green (like the green orchids), white and chocolate brown accents 8. What's your favorite detail about your wedding (so far)? the mason jars!! 9. Tell us something fun/random about yourself! My secret love is baking, but I actually have no sweet tooth and dont even like chocolate! BONUS: If money were no option, what one thing would you splurge on? I did splurge...on the bamboo canopy tents!!! We splurged big time, but I am so happy we did, they were beautiful!!!

sarahest

1. What's your Knot name and why? [b]sarahest, my first name and middle initial and the first couple letters of my last name :][/b] 2. What's your real name? [b]Sarah[/b] 3. What's your FI/DH's name? [b]Jason[/b] 4. Where do you live? [b]I'm in Honolulu for now, FI is in Boston. After he comes down for the wedding, we'll live there![/b] 5. What island did/are you getting married on? [b]yayyyy Oahu![/b] 6. When's your wedding date? [b]12/29/09[/b] 7. What are your wedding colors (if any)? [b] champagne, dark green, deep red, ivory[/b] 8. What's your favorite detail about your wedding (so far)? [b]I LOVE my dress, my mother found it for me vintage and mailed it to me and magically, it fit perfectly. I want to wear it all the time.[/b] 9. Tell us something fun/random about yourself! [b] I am 22, but genuinely look like a 15 year old. While this has been annoying in the process of wedding planning (vendors give me the strangest looks sometimes), I really enjoy pretending to be a teenager to get into museums/exhibits for free. It's my revenge.[/b] BONUS: If money were no option, what one thing would you splurge on? I would absolutely love to fly everyone who can't make it down here over to the wedding..Sigh.

ally_ruth

1. What's your Knot name and why? ally_ruth, it's a combination of my nickname and middle name.2. What's your real name? Allison3. What's your FI/DH's name? Marlon4. Where do you live? Texas5. What island did/are you getting married on? Oahu6. When's your wedding date? 08.09.20107. What are your wedding colors (if any)? green tea green, sunkist orange, and brownie chocolate8. What's your favorite detail about your wedding (so far)? Venue and having Shawn Starr as our photog9. Tell us something fun/random about yourself! FI and I are in a long distance relationship right now (he lives in CA) and we are trying to plan our wedding togetherBONUS: If money were no option, what one thing would you splurge on? Fly all of our family and closest friends to Oahu and party with us all night long.

REM2008

Great idea!! 1. What's your Knot name and why? My initials. I know, not very creative. 2. What's your real name? Ruth 3. What's your FI/DH's name? Erik 4. Where do you live? Beantown, MA 5. What island did/are you getting married on? Maui 6. When's your wedding date? 3/10/2010 7. What are your wedding colors (if any)? n/a 8. What's your favorite detail about your wedding (so far)? Location 9. Tell us something fun/random about yourself!  I LOVE SHOES!!!!  Can never have too many BONUS: If money were no option, what one thing would you splurge on? I would pay for my family and friends to come to Maui with us.

A.a.A.

1. What's your Knot name and why? A.a.A. - my future initials! so fun 2. What's your real name? Aubrey 3. What's your FI/DH's name? Kaiao 4. Where do you live? FI lives on O'ahu and I live in NY (I'm going to school) 5. What island did/are you getting married on? O'ahu 6. When's your wedding date? 10-9-10 7. What are your wedding colors (if any)? teal, chocolate brown and champagne! 8. What's your favorite detail about your wedding (so far)? nothing yet, we don't have too much planned at this point! 9. Tell us something fun/random about yourself! I absolutely love surfing! It's the one thing I really hate about where I am right now - usually when I'm stressed I can just grab my board and paddle out and get away from everything... and here I can't do that! i miss it so much! BONUS: If money were no option, what one thing would you splurge on? hmmm probably flowers! I would love to have crazy extravagant centerpieces and long leis hanging everywhere... just a dream though!

daveandjess2010

1. What's your Knot name and why?  FI's name and my name, plus the year we're getting married.2. What's your real name? Jessica3. What's your FI/DH's name? David4. Where do you live? Chicago, IL5. What island did/are you getting married on? Oahu!!  My home-sweet-home!6. When's your wedding date? July 18, 2010   7. What are your wedding colors (if any)? Navy, white, green (think cymbidium orchid green), and neutral/sand colors8. What's your favorite detail about your wedding (so far)?  the venue - everything else doesnt feel real yet.9. Tell us something fun/random about yourself!  Ive totally been a lurker on the board - but I have to give a "shout out" to my fellow Iolani alum, Carole-Ann (and Cullen), who also happen to have the same wedding date as us    BONUS: If money were no option, what one thing would you splurge on?  EVERYTHING - i would love to pick my favorite vendor in every category and just go with it, instead of pricing everything out and making the ultimate decisions! 

tifani27

1. What's your Knot name and why?- Tifani27, because it's my name and fav number2. What's your real name?-Tifani3. What's your FI/DH's name?-Terran4. Where do you live?-Portland, OR5. What island did/are you getting married on?-Maui6. When's your wedding date?-11/14/09!!!!!!!7. What are your wedding colors (if any)?-Purple and Turquoise8. What's your favorite detail about your wedding (so far)? umm.....my dress, I think or the hair and MU9. Tell us something fun/random about yourself!-umm.....I have a lil OCD......but who doesn't right?!?!?!BONUS: If money were no option, what one thing would you splurge on? the most amazingly gorgeous reception!-all details included!

BoBride28

1. What's your Knot name and why? BoBride28; part of my last name and 28 is our fav number 2. What's your real name? Abena 3. What's your FI/DH's name? Omar 4. Where do you live? NYC 5. What island did/are you getting married on? Maui 6. When's your wedding date? 11/28/09 - so soon!! 7. What are your wedding colors (if any)? Turquoise, cymbidium orchid green and chocolate brown 8. What's your favorite detail about your wedding (so far)? Everything! My dress, shoes, venue, centerpieces, all my vendors... 9. Tell us something fun/random about yourself! I really love 80s music...Peter Cetera anyone? BONUS: If money were no option, what one thing would you splurge on? Fireworks (I looked into it early on and it was ridiculously expensive) and being able to fly family and friends out to celebrate with us

machan2010

1. What's your Knot name and why? machan2010, nickname for FI plus wedding year 2. What's your real name? Adrianne 3. What's your FI/DH's name? Masakazu 4. Where do you live? Japan 5. What island did/are you getting married on? Oahu 6. When's your wedding date? June 10, 2010 7. What are your wedding colors (if any)? hmmmm...no set colors...just want colorful flowers! 8. What's your favorite detail about your wedding (so far)? I would have to say location at this point. 9. Tell us something fun/random about yourself! I am an Etsy addict! BONUS: If money were no option, what one thing would you splurge on? A full spa day with my girls (who I don't get to see very often) in Hawaii!

NaluJS

1. What's your Knot name and why?  Shortened hawaiian name and then my current last name & new last name initials.2. What's your real name?  Jennifer3. What's your FI/DH's name?  David4. Where do you live?  Los Angeles5. What island did/are you getting married on?  Oahu6. When's your wedding date?  8/2/107. What are your wedding colors (if any)?  thinking lime, white, and sand8. What's your favorite detail about your wedding (so far)?  Our venue9. Tell us something fun/random about yourself!  Huge sports fanBONUS: If money were no option, what one thing would you splurge on?   Love everyone's responses....fireworks, couches for the lounge area, and I would love $$$ to plan a bunch of family activities.

lindska

1. What's your Knot name and why? LINDSKA - A NICKNAME GIVEN TO ME BY SOME RUSSIAN FRIENDS THAT I PERFORMED WITH, AND HAS STUCK WITH ME. 2. What's your real name? LINDSAY 3. What's your FI/DH's name? KAATA 4. Where do you live? TOKYO, JAPAN 5. What island did/are you getting married on? OAHU 6. When's your wedding date? JUNE 21, 2010 7. What are your wedding colors (if any)? TIFFANY BLUE, MAGENTA, LIGHT PINK AND PLATINUM. (NOT VERY HAWAIIAN BUT SO FUN!) 8. What's your favorite detail about your wedding (so far)? LOCATION - LANI. CAN'T WAIT TO ACTUALLY SEE IT IN PERSON. 9. Tell us something fun/random about yourself! MY NAME IS LINDSAY AND I AM ADDICTED TO STARBUCKS. WHEN I AM IN CA, I AM ADDICTED TO THE COFFEEBEAN. I HAVE A PROBLEM. BONUS: If money were no option, what one thing would you splurge on? ABSOLUTELY AIRFARE ALL AROUND!!! AND OTHERWISE, DEFINITELY IN L-0-V-E WITH THE CANOPIES. SO PRETTY.

kim9937

1. What's your Knot name and why? Kim9937 - year I graduated HS and my fave #2. What's your real name? Kim3. What's your FI/DH's name? Ivo4. Where do you live? Florida5. What island did/are you getting married on? Oahu6. When's your wedding date? 4/8/20107. What are your wedding colors (if any)? varying shades of green and white8. What's your favorite detail about your wedding (so far)?  my dress and the groom- the man I can't wait to marry!9. Tell us something fun/random about yourself!  I am very afraid of alligators!BONUS: If money were no option, what one thing would you splurge on?  Everything but especially-FLOWERS!  I love lots of them and it's all so expensive.

ldanzr

1. What's your Knot name and why? LDANZR - This was my AOL screen name when I was about 13, and it has stuck with me through everything!!  L=Leah DANZR= I danced all my life and absolutely love dancing!!2. What's your real name? Leah3. What's your FI/DH's name? Dustin4. Where do you live? Arizona5. What island did/are you getting married on? We are getting married in Oahu on the North Shore at the Ke Iki Beach Bungalows6. When's your wedding date? November 22, 2009 (Exactly three weeks from today!!)7. What are your wedding colors (if any)? Green and Yellow, with purple as an accent color8. What's your favorite detail about your wedding (so far)? My centerpieces and my dress (check out my planning bio for details of both!)9. Tell us something fun/random about yourself! I have just started post-processing photographs for a wedding photographer in AZ - and I am absolutely in love with it!! BONUS: If money were no option, what one thing would you splurge on? I would love to have either a hula dancer or fire dancer to perform during our dinner 

licia9880

1. What's your Knot name and why? licia9880 -- my nickname and birthday (real original)2. What's your real name? Alicia3. What's your FI/DH's name? Terence4. Where do you live? Las Vegas5. What island did/are you getting married on? Big Island (home)6. When's your wedding date? 10.22.107. What are your wedding colors (if any)? Aqua blue, fushia, and sand8. What's your favorite detail about your wedding (so far)? My dress!!! (and turquoise shoes!) 9. Tell us something fun/random about yourself! I'm a Penn State football fanaticBONUS: If money were no option, what one thing would you splurge on? Hmm, where to start...sushi bar, hula and fire dancers (working on that one!), bamboo canopies, and box invitations!

laabeth

1. What's your Knot name and why?laabeth  - my full name is Laura Beth, which just kind of mutated into laabeth at some point..2. What's your real name? Beth3. What's your FI/DH's name?Robert4. Where do you live?Oahu5. What island did/are you getting married on?Maui6. When's your wedding date?March 13, 20107. What are your wedding colors (if any)?Green and Orange8. What's your favorite detail about your wedding (so far)? Right now my fav detail is the view from our ceremony site!9. Tell us something fun/random about yourself!Something random...I've been teaching myself to knit!BONUS: If money were no option, what one thing would you splurge on? I would fly all our friends and family to Maui for the wedding.And then take a really long honeymoon and go all over the world!

JanineRM

1. What's your Knot name & why?It's my name & initials. Well, maiden name initials ;)2. What's your real name?Janine3. What's your FI;s name?Chris4. Where do you live?Honolulu!5. What island are you getting married on?Oahu6. When is your wedding date?11.21.09 About 19 more days!!7. What are your wedding colors?Purple & Orange8. What's your favorite detail about your wedding (so far)?The FOOD! We are having pizza, calzones & pasta. YUMMY. 9. Tell us something fun/random about yourself!The hospital I was born at was on Janine St. BONUS: If money were no option, what one thing would you splurge on?Flying all my family members who can't afford to come - which would be pretty much everyone.

bulin

1) bulin because it's my dog's name and she is my baby :)2) staci3) jon4) oahu5) oahu6) June 12, 20107) red, ivory with silver and dark brown accents8) my table numbers which will be pictures of my dog with wooden numbers.  thanks to another knottie for the awesome idea!  sorry, i stole ur idea :)9) i love brett favre!BONUS: i'd love to have my reception at a private estate that is large enough for 250 people with linens, canopies, and all the works!