Hawaii

Roll Call!

Yay! There are so many new faces on the boards, it would be great to get to know everyone! So, if you're new here, been here a while, come on out and say your stuff!Knot name:Real life name (just your first):Wedding date:Why Hawai'i?:Where did you & your fiancé meet?:Something you couldn't live without in your fridge:Non-wedding related hobby ('cause we all know how consuming this can get):What do you do for a living? (please, if you work in the wedding industry, don't answer this one, or make something up, I don't like banning people): 
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  • edited December 2011
    OMG, Alyson, I have been away for a week, this is the first post I'm looking at - - you're siggie pic is so so beautiful!!  Can't wait to scroll through the posts and see what else there is! Knot name: jujubee96Real life name (just your first): JenWedding date: 5/22/09Why Hawai'i?: DH is from there and my mom wanted it there.Where did you & your fiancé meet?: on match!Something you couldn't live without in your fridge: ketchupNon-wedding related hobby ('cause we all know how consuming this can get): card making, drawing (though I haven't in a while)What do you do for a living? (please, if you work in the wedding industry, don't answer this one, or make something up, I don't like banning people): financial analyis in goverment.
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    Thanks Jen!Knot name: kaeshaReal life name (just your first): AlysonWedding date: August 18 2009Why Hawai'i?: Phil is English, I'm Canadian, we met in Japan. Travelling seemed like the logical thing to do!Where did you & your fiancé meet?: As teachers on the JET Programme in Japan!Something you couldn't live without in your fridge: soy milk & thai sweet chili sauceNon-wedding related hobby ('cause we all know how consuming this can get): cross stitchWhat do you do for a living? (please, if you work in the wedding industry, don't answer this one, or make something up, I don't like banning people): teacher
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    Knot name: A.a.A. Real life name (just your first): Aubrey Wedding date: 10.9.10 Why Hawai'i?: FI is from there, I went to UH, I never want to leave! Where did you & your fiancé meet?: we don't remember - it was probably through mutual friends at a house where we hung out all the time. We also went to the same school (UH) and church. Something you couldn't live without in your fridge: OJ! Non-wedding related hobby ('cause we all know how consuming this can get): baking and making felt-applique stockings for Christmas! What do you do for a living? (please, if you work in the wedding industry, don't answer this one, or make something up, I don't like banning people): my current status is "Baking and Pastry student". I hope to be a pastry chef someday and own a bakery or do something cool in the food industry.
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    Knot name:Real life name (just your first): SophiaWedding date: 9/26/09 in 22 days ahhhhh!!!!!Why Hawai'i?: Why not ha! We both just picture trees water tropical weather and Island music. And we knew just our close family and friends would come, so it became an intimate affair.Where did you & your fiancé meet?: At a night club/ bar in S.F. through my cousin and his friend / music artist.Something you couldn't live without in your fridge:Protein. I have to have meat or eggs with every meal!Non-wedding related hobby ('cause we all know how consuming this can get): makeup- I collect it I use it I love it. I love studying facial features makeup techniques and colors. I feel like I am painting a canvas when I play with makeup.Weight training- I love how it makes me feel and i like how it's shaped my body. I am not a cardio fan, but have recently began to enjoy through jump roping and boxing.What do you do for a living? (please, if you work in the wedding industry, don't answer this one, or make something up, I don't like banning people): Count Dracula- I am in accounting (boring sigh) I am over this job! I love what it has taught me and I have taken the organization of my job into my every day finances. But I would love to switch gears when the wedding is over.
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    Knot name: LDANZR Real life name (just your first): Leah Wedding date: November 22, 2009 Why Hawai'i?: My family is from Hawaii. My FI are very laid back people and we always dreamed of getting married in paradise!! Where did you & your fiancé meet?: We met at a wedding in San Francisco just over 5 years ago. The groom was my moms best friend from high school (Kalani HS in Hawaii) and was my FIL's best friend from college!! We were sat at the "kids table". Dated long distance for a year while he finished up college in Oregon, and then he moved down to AZ where I live!! Something you couldn't live without in your fridge: JUICE!!! As long as I have juice at any meal, I am a happy girl!! Non-wedding related hobby ('cause we all know how consuming this can get): There's another life outside of wedding planning ;) HA HA!! I really enjoy reading when I have time for it! I also love to hike in the beautiful AZ desert! What do you do for a living? (please, if you work in the wedding industry, don't answer this one, or make something up, I don't like banning people): I am an academic advisor at my alma matter!! I am also starting a photo post-processing business to help many of my friends who are professional photographers!! Hopefully this will one day be my only job while I stay at home with the kiddos - somewhere in the future!!
  • licia9880licia9880 member
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    edited December 2011
    Knot name: licia988Real life name (just your first): AliciaWedding date: 10.22.10Why Hawai'i?: Both of us are originally from Big Island, getting married in FI's hometownWhere did you & your fiancé meet?: At UH in MokihanaSomething you couldn't live without in your fridge: coffeeNon-wedding related hobby ('cause we all know how consuming this can get): reading, cooking, watching footballWhat do you do for a living? (please, if you work in the wedding industry, don't answer this one, or make something up, I don't like banning people):Human Resources Manager
  • edited December 2011
    Knot name: caiandcullenReal life name (just your first): carole-anneWedding date: july 18, 2010Why Hawai'i?: FI and i were both born and raised there.Where did you & your fiancé meet?: i am best friends with one of his older brothers. and we ALL went to high school together.Something you couldn't live without in your fridge: cold water!Non-wedding related hobby: soccer, traveling...What do you do for a living?: manage money in the Physics Dept of NYU 
  • carrieoz_76carrieoz_76 member
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    Knot name: Carrieoz_76Real name: CarrieWedding date: 8/13/10Why Hawaii: FI and I went there for a weeklong vacation last year and we both fell in love with it. We want a small wedding with our besties and close family, with time for people to get to know each other, and we wanted to share Hawaii with them.Where did you and FI meet: Online. Then at a pizza joint. :)Something I can't live without in my fridge: salsaNWR hobby: playing with my dog, watching footballFor a living: I work in the child welfare field
  • diorgrl8diorgrl8 member
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    edited December 2011
    Knot name: diorgrl8Real life name (just your first): HannahWedding date: 11.12.09Why Hawai'i?: FI was born and raised there...and...it's HAWAII! Where did you & your fiancé meet?: at a party yeeeears ago...if someone told me then i'd be marrying him..i would  have called that person insane!Something you couldn't live without in your fridge: milkNon-wedding related hobby ('cause we all know how consuming this can get): photography, working outWhat do you do for a living? (please, if you work in the wedding industry, don't answer this one, or make something up, I don't like banning people): the shoe biz. :)
  • edited December 2011
    Knot name: Tifani27Real life name (just your first): TifaniWedding date: 11/14/09-71 days...whooo!!!!Why Hawai'i?: I started planning a huge wedding in AZ-where I'm from but currently live in Portland,OR, and a week in there was already drama, I said forget this lets go to Hawaii!Where did you & your fiancé meet?: On myspace actually, he was going to school in AZ and I lived there, and he invited me to  BBQ-I declined but we remained friends and finally met up after 4 months and we have been together since.Something you couldn't live without in your fridge:ummm....I would say fruit Non-wedding related hobby ('cause we all know how consuming this can get): I love to work out, I currently work out at Velocity Sports Performance and oh my it kicks my butt every time!What do you do for a living? (please, if you work in the wedding industry, don't answer this one, or make something up, I don't like banning people): Commissioner for Columbia Empire Volleyball Assn, which is one of the 40 regions of USA Volleyball!
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    Knot name: Snarling Fox  Real life name (just your first): Roxanne (Roxy)Wedding date: October 3, 2009Why Hawai'i?: I was born and raised thereWhere did you & your fiancé meet?: Craigslist then a barSomething you couldn't live without in your fridge: Cold sparkling waterNon-wedding related hobby ('cause we all know how consuming this can get): Flying, travelling, letterpressWhat do you do for a living? (please, if you work in the wedding industry, don't answer this one, or make something up, I don't like banning people): Aircraft dispatcher
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  • elaineNgeneelaineNgene member
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    Knot name: elainengene (original, right?)Real life name (just your first): ElaineWedding date: 11.10.09 (there is so much to do and so little time, yikes!!!)Why Hawai'i?: we originally started planning a wedding in SoCal for our large filipino families and friends; but we didn't want a taco or pasta bar for our 220 guests because of our limited budget; so we decided on Hawaii, because we'd vacationed there for 3 out of the last 4 years; we could have a much nicer wedding for a smaller group; plus the amazing pictures we would have would last a lifetime :)Where did you & your fiancé meet?: at a bowling league; both of our dads were bowlers, and they had started us when we were younger; he was in leagues more regular than I was; it just so happened that my dad begged me to join, because his team needed a girl; I guess I have my dad to thank for "introducing" us :PSomething you couldn't live without in your fridge: Sugar Free Hazelnut Coffeemate creamer :)Non-wedding related hobby ('cause we all know how consuming this can get): reading and cookingWhat do you do for a living? (please, if you work in the wedding industry, don't answer this one, or make something up, I don't like banning people): scheduling coordinator at a university
  • edited December 2011
    Knot name: BoBride28Real life name (just your first):AbenaWedding date: 11/28/09Why Hawai'i?: We had our best vacation there 2 years ago and said we need to go back to check out Maui . . . so here we go!Where did you & your fiancé meet?: College, its been almost 9 yrsSomething you couldn't live without in your fridge: Tropicana OJ and Silk Vanilla Soy MilkNon-wedding related hobby ('cause we all know how consuming this can get): reading, taking photosWhat do you do for a living? (please, if you work in the wedding industry, don't answer this one, or make something up, I don't like banning people): Attorney
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  • AngelshannAngelshann member
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    edited December 2011
    Knot name: Angelshann Real life name (just your first): Shannon Wedding date: 11/7/09 (oh boy I have lots to do) Why Hawai'i?: I am from Hawaii and still live here. It is paradise and I can't imagine being married any where else. Where did you & your fiancé meet?: We met on myspace.com. Some random dude sent me a friend request and when I checked out his page I was impressed!! Something you couldn't live without in your fridge: Fruit Non-wedding related hobby ('cause we all know how consuming this can get): Reading What do you do for a living? (please, if you work in the wedding industry, don't answer this one, or make something up, I don't like banning people): I am an unemployed paralegal HAHA Hope to get a job soon though.
  • edited December 2011
    Knot name: stofflj28Real life name (just your first): JamieWedding date: 6/7/10Why Hawai'i?: We originally planned to have a traditional wedding, but due to family issues (my side), we decided to just have a small intimate wedding in HawaiiWhere did you & your fiancé meet?: at Harley-Davidson in WI - I met him my first day of working there, and he ended up training meSomething you couldn't live without in your fridge: milk & lemonadeNon-wedding related hobby ('cause we all know how consuming this can get): working out, reading, campingWhat do you do for a living?: my fiance and I both work in IT, fixing everyone else's computer problems! :)
  • TFMATFMA member
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    edited December 2011
    Ok here goes...TFMA (the future mrs. amann)Beth09/09/09We live here in Honolulu but getting married on Kauai because that is our fav island.He was my first boyfriend when I was 12 and he was 14, first kiss, moved away 2 years later...30 years later we reunite after me being married for 21 years and two beautiful girls.  (btw this was in Indiana he moved to Hawaii in 1985)cheesehiking in the beautiful mountains and jungles behind our house.Family Medicine nurseWe leave tomorrow for Kauai!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Thank you for everyone's help and encouragement!
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    Knot name: HappyGoLuckyGalReal life name (just your first): KellieWedding date: May 1, 2010Why Hawai'i?: It's one of the most beautiful places in the world and the perfect location for a destination wedding. Where  did you & your fiancé meet?: We met in college (forever ago). Something you couldn't live without in your fridge: Diet soda. Terrible, I know.Non-wedding related hobby ('cause we all know how consuming this can get): Snowboarding. Wish I could do it year-round.What do you do for a living? (please, if you work in the wedding industry, don't answer this one, or make something up, I don't like banning people): Resident physician
  • miki1013miki1013 member
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    edited December 2011
    Knot name:  miki1013Real life name (just your first):  KimWedding date: November 13, 2009Why Hawai'i?:  We wanted somewhere warm, tropical and didn't want to go to a foreign country.  Besides, my parents are celebrating their 40th wedding anniversary this year and they always wanted to go to Hawai'i for 40th, so we have lots to celebrate!Where did you & your fiancé meet?:  Online, first date at Outback SteakhouseSomething you couldn't live without in your fridge: diet cokeNon-wedding related hobby ('cause we all know how consuming this can get):  kickboxing, watching hockeyWhat do you do for a living? (please, if you work in the wedding industry, don't answer this one, or make something up, I don't like banning people):  Coordinator in an insurance agency
    Kim and Danny
    November 13, 2009
    Waimanalo, Oahu, HI
    Anniversary
  • edited December 2011
    Knot name: kltopacioReal life name (just your first): KathleenWedding date: 08-08-09Why Hawai'i?: I watched a movie when I was a teenager and saw a couple get married on the beach just the two of them and the officiant and it was soo romantic and intimate.. since then I knew I'd get married on a location surrounded by water and peacefulness =) THEN.... my now-hubby proposes to me in Hawaii so there was NO DOUBT about where I'll be getting married!  =)Where did you & your fiancé meet?:Through a mutual friend, as my friend and I are applying for a job where he works as an asst. managerSomething you couldn't live without in your fridge: Eggs... just like Sophia.... gotta have my protein!!!Non-wedding related hobby ('cause we all know how consuming this can get): Spending time with my two puppies!! I love them so much and would like to spend all my days off with them!!! haha i have 2 shih tzus. Sumo is 16mo. and Frankenstein is 9wks ( i bought the second one after coming back from Hawaii)What do you do for a living? (please, if you work in the wedding industry, don't answer this one, or make something up, I don't like banning people): Registered Nurse
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  • JanineRMJanineRM member
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    edited December 2011
    Knot Name: JanineRMReal Life Name: JanineWedding Date: 11.21.09Where did you & your fiance meet?: HotorNot.comSomething you couldn't live without in your fridge: Hmm...I'll go with either cheese or milk.Non-wedding related hobby: Reading celeb gossip. Baking/cooking (I wish I could do this more often).What do you do for a living?: account exec at an ad agency
  • JanineRMJanineRM member
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    edited December 2011
    Oh I forgot one:Why Hawaii? We live here and it's where I've always dreamed of having a wedding.
  • edited December 2011
    Knot name: soontobemrsRDavis Real life name (just your first): Jen Wedding date: 8.10.09 Why Hawai'i?: always been my dream to get married in hawaii. i use to vacation there every summer when i was growing up. Where did you & your fiancé meet?: we met at a bar on cinco de mayo. geez i should really think of something that sounds so much better Something you couldn't live without in your fridge: diet hansens soda and hummus. i am addicted to hummus Non-wedding related hobby ('cause we all know how consuming this can get): not gonna lie i am a total twilight nerd. i could read all those books over and over. What do you do for a living? my husband and i own a sporting goods company.
    ryan and jennifer |august 10, 2009| lanikuhonua phase II
  • edited December 2011
    Knot name: lissamarie30Real life name (just your first): MelissaWedding date: 09-26-2010 (16 year anniversary)Why Hawai'i?: uh.... its paradise!!  No really we knew we would do a destination wedding to be different from everyone else, went to Maui on Vaca a few years ago and fell in love. Where did you & your fiancé meet?: Set up in highschool, we went to different schoolsSomething you couldn't live without in your fridge: Milk and Ranch dressingNon-wedding related hobby ('cause we all know how consuming this can get):  Reading, books and celeb gossip..heheWhat do you do for a living? (please, if you work in the wedding industry, don't answer this one, or make something up, I don't like banning people):  Own a tanning salon
  • ETweetETweet member
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    edited December 2011
    Knot name: ETweet Real life name (just your first): Beth Wedding date: March 15, 2010 Why Hawai'i?: Before we were engaged we attended a wedding in Hawaii. It was the first wedding where FI didn't fall asleep or swear. He was actually in love with the entire ceremony and couldn't imagine getting married anywhere else. Also, a passion of ours is traveling. Where did you & your fiancé meet?: Creative Writing class in high school Something you couldn't live without in your fridge: Yoplait yogurt drinks for breakfast Non-wedding related hobby ('cause we all know how consuming this can get): I am a scrapbook nerd. What do you do for a living? (please, if you work in the wedding industry, don't answer this one, or make something up, I don't like banning people): I live the stressful life of keeping suicidal people alive. I am a mental health case manager.
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  • machan2010machan2010 member
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    edited December 2011
    Knot name:  Machan2010Real life name (just your first):  AdrianneWedding date:  June 10th, 2010Why Hawai'i?:  We love Hawaii (want to live there!) and FI proposed there.  It's also a nice halfway point from WI and Japan.Where did you & your fiancé meet?:  I was on the JET programme, teaching English in a small town in Japan.  I joined a karate class and there he was!  Something you couldn't live without in your fridge:  Milk, for my coffee.Non-wedding related hobby ('cause we all know how consuming this can get):  reading, working outWhat do you do for a living?  Teach English in Japan
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    Knot name: REM2008Real life name (just your first): RuthWedding date:March 10, 2010Why Hawai'i?: I'm a travel finatic!  I spent 15 yrs in the travel biz and somehow never made to Hawaii.  Also, my soon to be Fiancé was born there.  His dad was stationed in Oahu.  They moved back to the mainland when he was a baby.Where did you & your fiancé meet?: Match.com. But we both grew up in the same area and know the people.  Small world.Something you couldn't live without in your fridge: Diet Pepsi and sparkling water.Non-wedding related hobby ('cause we all know how consuming this can get):  Watching  or going to sporting events - football, basketball, hockey and of course baseball. Movies, cooking and making jewelery.What do you do for a living? (please, if you work in the wedding industry, don't answer this one, or make something up, I don't like banning people): QA Engineer-Software.
  • AJAALEXANDRIAAJAALEXANDRIA member
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    edited December 2011
    Knot name:AjaalexandriaReal life name (just your first): AjaWedding date: 7-18-10Why Hawai'i?: Kauai is a neutral location, since we are from different statesWhere did you & your fiancé meet?: College in KYSomething you couldn't live without in your fridge: PellegrinoNon-wedding related hobby ('cause we all know how consuming this can get): DanceWhat do you do for a living? (please, if you work in the wedding industry, don't answer this one, or make something up, I don't like banning people): Medical Spa Director
  • edited December 2011
    Knot name: MrsNicole&Brian808Real life name (just your first): NicoleWedding date: March 25, 2007Why Hawai'i?: We are both kama'ainaWhere did you & your fiancé meet?: We first met in 7th grade!  We had a history class together.  We didn't start dating until we were in college.Something you couldn't live without in your fridge: Ketchup (Just like Jen!)Non-wedding related hobby ('cause we all know how consuming this can get): Handmade paper goods, photographyWhat do you do for a living? (please, if you work in the wedding industry, don't answer this one, or make something up, I don't like banning people): I'm an engineer working for the US Navy
  • edited December 2011
    Knot name: mdjsReal life name (just your first): MoniqueWedding date: May 15, 2010Why Hawai'i?: We recently moved to OahuWhere did you & your fiancé meet?: We met 14 years ago in community collegeSomething you couldn't live without in your fridge: champagne!Non-wedding related hobby ('cause we all know how consuming this can get): walking the dogWhat do you do for a living? (please, if you work in the wedding industry, don't answer this one, or make something up, I don't like banning people): law
  • edited December 2011
    1.emptybee83 2. Theresa 3. 8.8.2010 4. We wanted to have a small intimate wedding, so we both said, let's go to Hawaii!! 5. We met at a friends party. 6. I can't possibly live without ice cream!! Biiig ice cream fan!! :) 7. I am a Registered Nurse - Labor and Delivery!
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