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Table of Contents Welcome to the Brides Club Wedding Expo

A Message from Brad Buckles

The Wedding Checklist

Spotlight - Express Unlimited Entertainment

Do Me A Favor

Spotlight - Rock Street Productions

Spotlight - Best Day Ever Event Planners

5 Tips for Destination Weddings

Spotlight - Aria Studios

Portfolio - Eugene Kam Photography

Spotlight - Jeanne Marie Photoraphy

Eco-Friendly Weddings

Index of Merchants

Floorplan - Neal Blaisdell Exhibition Hall

A M E SS AGE F ROM BR A D BUC K L E S Ringing in the New Year, we are proud to welcome our recently engaged brides-to-be to the new issue of WEDDING SPOTLIGHT, an e-magazine brought to you by BRIDES CLUB. As President of Brides Club, I would like to personally thank you for your interest in participating in the most exciting bridal event of the season, the HAWAII BRIDAL EXPO. Over 1400 brides attend the Expo every year, as we offer you, your groom, and the whole wedding party access to exceptional services by wedding industry leaders and the information to help you plan and inspire the wedding beyond your wildest dreams. The collection of retailers & wedding service providers we have gathered are experts in their respective markets and are happy to provide you with answers to your most difficult inquiries and with ideas to suit your unique tastes and budgets. Come early and bring your friends, as our vendorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; calendars fill up quickly! Enjoy the fashion show and imagine the excitement of walking through the aisle on your special day. I wish you the happiest wedding day & the most beautiful memories to follow,

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THE WEDDING

CHECKLIST Congratulations on your engagement! This is an exciting time, and deserving of celebration. However, you do not want to let your head stay in the clouds for too long. After all, you have a wedding to plan! Are you ready? Then let’s get started! ORGANIZE EVERY THING

While this may seem like something you can do later on, this is a very important step. þ Get a big and sturdy folder to stuff everything in. You’ll be putting all your research in here, like band choices and location ideas. You’ll also want to use this folder to keep receipts and other wedding related documents in here. You may use more than one folder, of course. D AT E S

Of course it is simple, but it is imperative. Get the dates set as soon as possible. þ Get the wedding date set. After all, this is the big day that everything else is revolving around. Consider the seasons. Do you want your wedding framed with green grass or white snow? Perhaps you would prefer the reds and oranges of autumn? þ Set a date for your rehearsal dinner. This should be no more than a week before the wedding itself, but preferably not the day before either. þ If you are having an engagement party, that should be set for a date not too far off from the engagement. Of course, you cannot just call everyone you know and tell them to come over that day after he proposed. Give your guests at least a month’s notice before expecting their presence at these events. þ Bachelor and bachelorette parties are usually planned by the best man and maid-of-honor respectively. This isn’t your job to plan this party. However, you should insure that your friends don’t plan the parties on dates that are inconvenient for you. C O N S I D E R T H E C O O R D I N AT O R

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If you go down this list, and ask how on earth you are going to be able to do all of this, you may want to consider getting a wedding coordinator.

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þ Interview coordinators at your discretion. If you have family and friends that would love to help out, you may not need a professional coordinator after all. It really is up to you if you choose to do so, hire a coordinator.

important details. þ You can get a lot of ideas from magazines and websites. Take clippings and printouts to put in your wedding folder. YO U R W E D D I N G PA R T Y

MONEY MAKES THE WEDDING

No matter who is paying, you need to work out a budget. þ WORK OUT A BUDGET FOR THE FOLLOWING CATEGORIES... ¨ Location fees (for both the ceremony and the reception) ¨ Invitations ¨ Food and drink ¨ Clothing and Makeup (this includes the bride’s dress, make up, and accessories, as well as the groom’s tuxedo) ¨ Decor (decorations for both venues) ¨ Service fees (for the officiant, the caterers, the florist, the photographer, the band/DJ, etc) ¨ Wedding Rings ¨ Stationary (for invites and programs) ¨ Transportation and After-Wedding Lodging

þ Start thinking about who you want in your wedding party. Start asking your girlfriends you would like as your bridesmaids if they want to be in the wedding. Have your groom start thinking about what guys he wants as his groomsmen. þ Decide upon and finalize all the formalwear. This includes the mens’ tuxedoes, the girls’ dresses and all accessories. P L A C E YO U R O R D E R S

After having envisioned what you want things to look like, it is time to get specific.

þ Find specifics. Choose the stores and specific items. Then, buy them. ¨ Find and pick out your dress. ¨ Then order it. ¨ Find and pick out his tux. ¨ Then have him order it. K E E P YO U R G U E S T S U P T O D AT E ¨ Find and pick out your decorations. Invitations and save-the-dates are pretty much cru- ¨ Then order them. cial if you want people to come. Thankfully, there are ¨ Find and pick out your bridesmaids’ dresses. other ways that people are keeping their guest list up ¨ Then have them order them. to speed. þ Also find the services you want. þ Prepare the guest list. You want to decide who ¨ Find a catering service you like. ¨ Then hire them. should come from your family and friends and his ¨ Find a photographer & videographer you like. family and friends. ¨ Then hire them. þ Prepare the invitations and R.S.V.P. cards to send ¨ Find a bakery you like for the cake. to each household you are inviting. ¨ Then hire them. þ A wedding website. You can make free websites and blogs from various places like Wordpress and Blogger. DESIGNING THE DREAM

All white? Something blue? Or a splash of everything? Design plays a huge role during the big day. þ Think colors. Do you want one or two? Maybe more? Whatever you choose, just make sure the colors do not clash. þ Think clothes. What style of dress do you want to wear? What kind of suit do you want him to wear? What do you want your bridesmaids to wear? What do you want the groomsmen to wear? These are very

þ Don’t forget the stationary. ¨ Print out and mail your invitations if you haven’t done so already. ¨ Have the programs designed and printed. THE LEGAL STUFF

As much of a personal, emotional event this is, it is also a legal ceremony. þ Find an officiant. Whether you want a religious leader or just someone who had “the power vested in” them

M A K E S U R E N O T T O WA I T U N T I L T H E L A S T M I N U T E D O G E T T H E W O R K D O N E . I F YO U H AV E F R E E T I M E , W O R K O N T H E W E D D I N G . A S L O N G A S YO U D O N O T P U T A N Y T H I N G O F F, YO U W I L L H AV E A WEDDING WITH AS LITTLE STRESS AS POSSIBLE .

þ Take care of the legal documents. You will need to apply for a wedding certificate at your local city hall.

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Call the florist. Call the band/DJ.

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All the effort is accumulating this week.

The time has come...

Have the rehearsal dinner. Rehearse the ceremony as many times as it takes to get it right. Then treat your attendees to a small dinner. During the dinner, you may want to also practice the ceremony.

Call everyone to double-check things. ¨ Call the caterer. ¨ Call the photographer. ¨ Call the officiant.

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Pay everyone whom you haven’t yet paid. Relax. Enjoy the day and all the beautiful memories that are sure to follow.

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Wedding Spotlight : Express Unlimited Entertainment E X PR E S S U N L I M I T E D E N T E RTA I N M E N T PROF E S SIONA L DJ SE RV IC E JOE Y & YOL A N DA GON Z AG A Web: www.ExpressUnlimitedEntertainment.com Phone: 808.397.9798 Email: info@EUEHawaii.com

W H AT O T H E R R E F E R R A L S S AY A B O U T M E : They take your vision and dream of the PERFECT DAY and turn it into reality HOW MANY YE ARS IN BUSIN ESS? 9 H O W M A N Y W E D D I N G S A Y E A R ? 15 H O W M A N Y W E D D I N G S L A S T Y E A R ? 20 H O W M A N Y W E D D I N G S H AV E Y O U D O N E O V E R A L L ? 100+ W H Y S H O U L D A B R I D E O R V E N D O R W O R K W I T H Y O U ? Because we truly care about our clients and vendors and always go the extra mile for everyone. F U N N Y W E D D I N G M O M E N T: The grooms phone kept beeping during the vows... turns out it was his alarm that he put on snooze so that he would not be late. L O V I N G S E N T I M E N TA L M O M E N T: The father on deployment in Afghanistan surprised his daughter by walking her down the aisle. There was not a dry eye in the audience. W H AT K I N D O F F A C E B O O K M E M B E R A R E Y O U ? Passive W H AT I S Y O U R F AV O R I T E S O N G ? I CAN ONLY IMAGINE by MERCYME F AV O R I T E T I M E P E R I O D : 80’s because you can always look back at the fashion and say to yourself (with a smile), “What were they thinking?“ W H AT A R E Y O U R F AV O R I T E M O V I E S ? Somewhere in Time & Top Gun W H AT I S Y O U R F AV O R I T E M O V I E Q U O T E ? “I feel the need, the need for speed!”

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Today’s wedding market is saturated with favor ideas and products designed for the bride and groom seeking the perfect gift for their guests. While it is crucial to consider budget and practicality when choosing a favor, it is equally important to make sure it reflects the couple’s personality and personal interests. Ecofriendly and earth-conscious couples may give out seed packets, reusable water bottles or shopping bags made of recyclable materials. The sports fan couples may provide drink holders with their team logo. A couple with diverse heritages may choose traditional items from their respective cultures to share with friends and family. The point is making it personally reflective of the couple. Since the favor is the take-away of the day, it should be a vivid reminder of who got married and how their lives and interests are blended together from that day forward. While a silk pouch of M&Ms does provide a nice snack for the drive home, it is quickly forgotten and does not speak of the couple’s lives merging. Unless of course, their initials are M and M! Another way to personalize the favor and make an excellent keepsake for the day is to incorporate the wedding’s location or theming into the favor. A golf club reception may include tees personalized with the bride and groom’s name and date. Miniature tequila bottles are great for a Mexican fiesta reception. A wine bottle stopper or corkscrew is great for a Tuscan theme or a reception on the grounds of a winery. Couples should be careful to keep in mind that a great favor is also practical for the guests to keep once they arrive back home. A horseshoe with ribbon matching the wedding colors and the couple’s name hand painted may tie in beautifully with a barn wed-

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ding theme, but what will they do with that item when they return to daily life in a city? The favor should not just be personal for the bride and groom. Weddings today are often out of town events that require hotel stays and airline flights. The closest family, friends and business associates are chosen to participate in one of life’s most important events. So the wedding favor needs to show appreciation for that effort and support. Perhaps a personal note could be attached to each favor. A QUICK, HANDWRITTEN THANK YOU FOR EACH FAMILY ATTENDING CAN MAKE A LASTING IMPRESSION TO GO ALONG WITH THAT PERFECT SOUVENIR. Another way to personalize for each guest is to incorporate the favor with the place cards or table setting. A CD of the wedding music with each guest’s name

Since the favor is the take-away of the day, it should be a vivid reminder of who got married and how their lives and interests are blended together from that day forward. and table number on it can be an excellent place card. A small photo frame with the guest name printed inside can be placed at each table setting for guidance in seating arrangements. A digital camera and small photo printer onsite can allow each family to take home a snapshot of themselves with the bride and groom. These personal touches take a little extra time, but they demonstrate an appreciation for the time and effort it takes to attend a wedding event and support a marriage. Everyone enjoys feeling special, even on someone else’s special day. Although wedding guests may not know or understand the history and tradition behind the wedding favors custom, they do understand being noticed and appreciated. Happy memories of a day of celebration and love will hopefully never fade. But it doesn’t hurt for wedding guests to take away a small memento that reminds them of the bride and groom, the details of that special day, and the appreciation that was felt for their presence. It’s like icing on the cake!

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Wedding Spotlight : Rock Street Production ROC K S T R E E T PRODUC T ION G A RY M E Y E R , OW N E R Web: www.rockstreetprod.com Phone: 808. 386-3981 Email: gary@rockstreetprod.com FB: www.facebook.com/rockstreetprod

W H AT O T H E R R E F E R R A L S S AY A B O U T M E : They would say I’m very professional with a nice

personality and easy to work with. I’m a very versatile entertainer and flexible when I need to be. I do what I say I’ll do and have never missed an event, not to mention I’m always early. Clients are always happy! F U N N Y W E D D I N G M O M E N T: A favorite memory was when the bride and groom did a last

minute change to their speeches. The bride and groom were at the podium saying their thank yous to there guests and they invited the best man and maid of honor to join them. After they approached, the bride and groom mentioned how in their early days, the bride and maid of honor were moderate drinkers compared to the other two. So as planned, a catering server brought up two very small glasses (about 3 inches tall) filled with champagne for the bride and maid of honor. Likewise, the groom and best man were rather known for there drinking. So after a brief explanation, the server brought them their champagne glasses. They were each handed a glass that stood 20 inches tall and full to the brim. The funniest part was watching the best man do his speech while handling that super tall glass and making about ten toasts to various occurrences and people. L O V I N G S E N T I M E N TA L M O M E N T: Nothing specific, but I do enjoy listening to young children

or elderly family members give great well-wishes on the microphone. I also recall sentimental wedding moments where we played the well-wishes of loved ones from those who could not make it to the wedding. S P E C I A L I N S I D E R TA L E N T: I do sing, play the drums & snap my fingers really fast and loud

and I don’t mind being asked to do the opening prayer. W H AT K I N D O F F B M E M B E R A R E YO U ? I suppose you might say I’m mostly passive -

sometimes active because I do check it mostly everyday - but I don’t post silly, meaningless thoughts all day long. I post what I consider to be news-worthy items with event pictures or details about upcoming events.

SPOTLIGHT I B EGAN MY B USIN E SS B ECAUSE :

Actually, I began my business for a number of reasons. At the time (April 2001), I was in the US Air Force and needed to officially start a business to take on a side job hosting the karaoke show at a local bar on Saturdays, the Long Board Bar. By then I had been DJing for special events for about 13 years. It was a pretty smooth transition and it just seemed right to go back to doing entertainment. So while I was starting a business, why not include weddings, as I had experience with those too. Even-

As with all matters of the heart: It is important to do your best and always put yourself in your clients’ shoes. tually, I transitioned fully to the entertainment industry, doing it full time and having a particular love for it. Currently, I book weddings and other events though my company and also work with other entertainment companies that I partner with. Life is good.

me to. I’ve also recently been donating DJ services to a wonderful team of talented dancers and promotional speakers as we tour around Oahu’s high schools and middle schools with an anti-drug/anti-violence assembly.

I G E T I N S P I R E D W H E N : I think about how I get to be

FAV O R I T E C H A R I T I E S : Catholic Charities, HIS (Instisuch an important part of people’s lives at such high- tute for Human Services) lights of their lives, weddings, vacations, birthdays. Movies and sometimes songs also inspire me. H O W M A N Y Y E A R S I N B U S I N E S S ? 24 years as a DJ, 20 years in the wedding industry. G R E AT E S T D E S I R E : To do God’s work as a communicator, a public speaker, an entertainer or just be an H O W M A N Y W E D D I N G S A Y E A R ? 20 to 30 inspiration in some way to those I encounter. W E A K N E S S : Personal weaknesses might include a

WHY SHOU LD A B RIDE OR VE N DOR WOR K WITH YO U ? A bride and groom should choose a professional

chocolate desert, a warm-hearted pretty girl’s smile, like me as I have a great deal of experience doing or a family member or a good friend asking for a fa- events and take pride in knowing how to warmly represent them on the microphone. I also bring a lot of vor, but not necessarily in that order. fresh ideas to make every wedding more entertaining. C O N T R I B U T I O N S : I’ve regularly contributed to my church as a musician. I also provide a sound system, 3 T H I N G S I ' M G R AT E F U L F O R : video projection or karaoke party whenever they ask 1. My wonderful family

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Your Amazing Wedding with Gary Meyer and Rock S 2. My supporting friends and associates 3. My God-given drive, talents, skills, opportunities and adventures 10 TH INGS PEOPLE DON ' T KNOW ABOUT M E :

1. I’m a practicing Roman Catholic since birth 2. I’ve been playing the drums since age 8 3. I had been in the US Air Force for more than 10 years 4. I was a pretty good artist as a kid and even now 5. I have a big family who still lives in Ohio 6. I’ve personally met Rob Schneider, MC Hammer, Shaun T, Chef Emeril Lagasse, Glenn Mederios, DJ Kool, Christopher West, Mike Mangione, Miss Hawaii USA 2006, Radasha Ho'ohuli, Melveen Leed, Linda Lingle, Fiji, Tiny Tadani, Ben Gutierrez, Frank Delima, Andy Bumatai, Augie T 7. I still occasionally do events with Kut Master Spaz, Ben Vegas, Maila Gibson, Dave Dunaway of Imua, Da Braddahs, and Gregg Hammer 8. Some call me Super G 9. I’m a great driver but I would definitely increase Hawaii’s speed limits. 10. I ’m a pretty good photographer and videographer I WA N T T O : Be more active (sporty) I L I K E : People - kind, energetic, creative, understanding people FAV O R I T E F O O D/ M E A L : Pizza and any Mexican food D E S S E R T S : Ice Cream, definitely ice cream C A N DY : Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups then M&Ms, then Kit Kat, Snickers, Milky Way… C O L O R : As an artist, it’s difficult to choose just one color because I have color preferences for many

different things. But I think that variations of blue are the one color that always caught my eye the most. WAY I R E L A X : I like to chill out to movies and TV comedies. 3 WAY S I I N S P I R E M Y S E L F : Watch movies, listen to music & attend events

Street Productions FAV O R I T E P E O P L E : My parents, Partner Entertainers, Return Clients FAV O R I T E T I M E P E R I O D : E Maybe 80s (but not by much) I F I C O U L D G O B A C K / F O R WA R D I N T I M E - I would want to go to:

Witness any part of Jesus’ life. I L O V E : Kids (especially my nephews and nieces), my heart just

melts for them. I D O N ’ T L I K E : Disrespect, Profanity and Violence I H AT E I T W H E N : When people don’t use turn signals. When the

ice cream is all gone. M O V I E : “Pirates of the Caribbean” series S U P E R H E R O : Bridezilla! …just kidding guys M O M E N T I N L I F E : When I won a car at my high school prom FA M I LY : Mine is a large family from large families, six brothers and

sisters and lots of cousins FAV O R I T E P O S S E S S I O N : My drum set

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Hawaii’s Premiere Wedding Planning & Event Design Team nicole salmoiraghi & erika uegawachi, owners

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we began our business because: i have a passion for entertaining and creating amazing parties. i love it when every detail comes together and love the idea of using space to create an atmosphere that people can have fun in. i've been designing elegant and over the top parties my entire life, wedding planning came naturally. meanwhile erika is amazing with details, she is the ultimate organizer and budget planner, together we are the perfect team ~Nicole we get inspired when: the bride and groom have a clear idea of what they want their wedding to look like or the experience they want their guests to have, but they don't know how to bring it all together. this excites us because we can pull all of their mismatched ideas together to create a uniﬁed vision they can both fall in love with. the bride loves penguins and the groom loves gangnam style, no problem:) we love bringing our couples personalities into their weddings. it's what we’re really good at. what's our favorite saying: "cheers to your best day ever!"

why should a bride or vendor work with you? we are completely dedicated to our couples and the success of every wedding we are a part of. our couples become our family. favorite people: my kids - they drive me nuts sometimes, but they are my world - they laugh at all my jokes, think i'm the best singer ever, and they give the best hugs! ~Erika contributions / favorite charities: share the aloha is a wedding flower donation charity we started about a year ago. we donate left over wedding florals to senior care homes around the island including island care home, hale nohea, the plaza at punchbowl, and manoa senior care. we also visit kapiolani medical center (children’s cancer floor). we found that many wedding flowers are often left behind especially head table pieces, arch pieces and other non-centerpiece arrangements. we started share the aloha so we could bring these flowers to those who could really use a smile. seeing the flowers go full circle is absolutely amazing and is something we Photo: Jenna Clark, www.CreatrixPhotography.com love to do. we spend time visiting with the seniors and often take photos to show the bride and groom afterwards. most flowers are re-cut and re-vased before it goes out to the senior care homes. recently our share the aloha program got featured in pacific edge magazine! the cost is free, contact nicole or erika to schedule a pick-up.

funny wedding moment: in one of our weddings the bride and groom had a pet chicken named "pinky". pinky was supposed to walk down the isle following a trail of grapes thrown by the ﬂower girl, however, pinky got overwhelmed on the day of the wedding with all the people and refused to go down the isle. nicole down on her knees tried to nonchalantly chase pinky down the isle. the attempt did not work... but nicole did manage to get the ﬂower girl back on track and everyone thought it was funny, including the bride & groom.

how many years in business? we have been planning events and weddings for over 12 years, however, we did not ofﬁcially begin best day ever until about 2 years ago.

3 things we’re grateful for:

how many weddings a year? 12-25

1. love. 2. our supportive and loving husbands. 3. the opportunity to do what we love.

how many weddings last year? 14

favorite food/meal: bacon cheese fries. or anything with bacon or anything with cheese. ~Erika

1 love: the wedding ceremony, there is this moment that everything feels right and you can just feel the love between the bride in groom.

pets: nicole has a golden retriever named cally, erika has no pets, but her two girls keep her plenty busy!

how many weddings overall? too many to count

Cally

way we relax: spend a lazy afternoon at the beach. we love: meeting new couples, getting to know them and learning about how they met and got engaged.

we dont like: traffic 3 ways i inspire myself: 1. looking through design books. 2. browsing through wedding blogs and pinterest. current favorites are oncewed, ruffled, pacific weddings and of course style me pretty. 3. watching engagement videos on youtube.

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"the wedding day i felt like a queen!! everything was perfect!! erika and nicole was very professional and had everything so perfect... they were everywhere! helping with the bridal party, the groomsmen, the vendors setting everything up and of coarse me, the bride :) it was our "best day ever!" ~Sandy T. via yelp

1. we love to eat. we are not “salad” type of girls. note the “bacon and cheese” quote from erika.

"the wedding was perfect. everything we had pictured and with the extra details and design package they suggested, it was even better than we had dreamed. we got nothing but good compliments from our guest saying it was one of the better weddings they had attended and it was all because nicole and erika had the skills to pull it off. so very glad we found them. it was the best day ever! ~Micah R. via yelp "Just a story to illustrate how nicole and erika went the extra mile for us: on the day of the wedding, as i was getting ready, we could not ﬁnd my wedding shoes. they were blue ﬂats that were supposed to be my "something blue." not only did erika offer her own slippers for the time being, but then they somehow found time during that hectic pre-ceremony period to buy cute blue slippers for our beach ceremony. throughout the lead up and during the ceremony and reception, nicole and erika handled every request of ours patiently and expertly. we really felt we were in good hands from the get-go, and this allowed myself and my husband to relax and enjoy the wedding. both stayed until the end of the reception, and we were just so happy with their help. in sum, nicole and erika were kind problem solvers throughout, and invaluable. go with best day ever! they did an amazing job!" ~Tasha W. via yelp

2. we are obsessed with details. we truly believe it is all about the details when it comes to weddings. personalization is key. 3. we are both organization and clean freaks. everything must be organized and put in it’s specific place. when things get messy we get grouchy. we actually find joy in cleaning. 4. we are both perfectionists and over achievers. we will stay up all hours of the night to make sure all details are perfect. 5. erika labels everything. it’s part of the organization thing i guess. i wouldn’t be surprised if she labels the pb&j sandwichs for her girls before school. 6. we were both president of our elementary schools. this is actually how we first met, at leadership camp in 6th grade. 7. nicole is a trained graphic designer and actually spent the first part of her career as an art director. best day ever offers graphic and design pkgs. at a killer price for their couples because of this. 8. we both played in a kickball league called 808 sports last year, our winning team: “the hotpockets!” 9. we both really love what we do and are still completely inspired by the notion of creating your “best day ever” on the most special day of your life - your wedding. we know how rare it is to find “the one” and we always feel it to be an honor to be a part of such a magical moment. 10. we get to be very connected to our couples by the time the weddings come around and often get emotional at the ceremonies. erika is usually crying by the time they say “i do”. weakness: saying no. hobbies: haven't had time to do so in a while, but i love to sew or build things by hand. ~Erika people say we look like: each other. people always ask us if we're sisters. we have even been asked twice if we were twins. we are neither, just good friends and business partners. why should people care about "what" you are before they understand who you are?" we actually think the two come

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hand in hand. "what" a person is can often be a generalized term, while "who" a person is speaks of their character and depth.

as with matters of the heart: i know this sounds corny, but we are still touched by how special each wedding day is and absolutely feel it should be nothing less than your “best day ever”. 3

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DESTINATION

Wedding planning takes a lot of time and effort. When you add an can be stressful trying to coordinate a destination wedding. Here a Despite the added stress, destination weddings are becoming an increasingly popular choice among couples who desire a celebration that’s different from a traditional church affair. To reduce stress and make your planning as hassle-free as possible, here are five tips for planning a destination wedding.

Nail Down the Guest List Whether you’ve chosen a far-flung tropical location or an intimate mountaintop retreat for your destination wedding, it’s essential to firm up the guest list before you make a deposit on a wedding venue. Instead of assuming that only a few people will attend your destination wedding, MAKE SURE TO HAVE AT LEAST A TENTATIVE HEAD COUNT BEFORE RESERVING A VENUE. FAILING THAT, KEEP YOUR GUEST LIST TO A MINIMUM TO AVOID OVERCROWDING.

Negotiate Planning a destination wedding can be expensive, so you should always negotiate with the hotel and vendors to receive the best price possible. They want you and your guests’ business, so they are more likely to negotiate with you for a lower price rather than risk losing your business entirely. Whether you’re having a small gathering or hosting hundreds of people, make sure to ask about special discounts or package deals wherever you book your wedding and reception. Additionally, DON’T BE AFRAID TO ASK FOR A CREDIT ON ITEMS IN A WEDDING PACKAGE THAT DON’T INTEREST YOU. AT THE VERY LEAST, ASK ABOUT SPECIAL GROUP RATES FOR HOTEL ROOMS OR FREE UPGRADES FOR YOU AND YOUR GUESTS TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF.

Give Advance Notice Typically, wedding invitations are mailed three to six months in advance of the date. With a destination wedding, however, your guests will appreciate extra time to work your celebration into their budget or rearrange preexisting plans they already have.

WEDDINGS

n exotic locale to your plans, it are a few tips to get you there...

To play it safe, PLAN TO MAIL SAVE-THE-DATE CARDS AT LEAST 8 MONTHS IN ADVANCE OF YOUR ACTUAL WEDDING DATE so your intended guests have ample opportunity to rearrange their schedules to celebrate your special day with you. FOR THOSE WHO CAN’T ATTEND, YOU CAN ALWAYS THROW A LOCAL PARTY WHEN YOU RETURN FROM YOUR WEDDING.

Consider a Local Wedding Planner

Rather than planning every aspect of your destination wedding yourself, consider hiring a local wedding planner to assist you. A local planner can help immensely, especially if you are marrying in an area unfamiliar to you. Additionally, LOCAL WEDDING PLANNERS ARE LIKELY TO HAVE PRE-EXISTING RELATIONSHIPS WITH VENDORS AND CAN OFTEN FIND THE BEST DEALS FOR YOU. This doesn’t mean you have to give up total control of your wedding plans, but a local can often nail down details that would be difficult for you to arrange on your own.

Know the Legalities

A destination wedding can become complicated with certain legalities of different countries come into play. To avoid last-minute surprises, make sure you familiarize yourself with the legal requirements for tying the knot in the country and/or city you plan to wed. For example, many foreign countries have a “residency” requirement that stipulates the bride and groom must be in the country for a certain length of time before they can marry. To avoid running afoul of the law, make sure you are able to conform to all legal requirements in the location you plan to have your wedding ceremony.

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Planning a destination wedding doesn’t to be impossible. With some forethought, planning and a willingness to allow outside your destination wedding can – and will be celebration of a lifetime.

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Dessert: My friend Ed’s homemade choco 10 things people don’t know about me: 1. finished two NYC marathons (and many runs in between those!) 2. I’m the youngest of five and I come after twins 3. Wanted to be an environmental lawyer 4. US History buff 5. Super shy 6. I’m a very private person despite my online presence 7. Used to play the french horn 8. Took up skiing to beat “the winter blues” and found my love for the adrenaline rush! 9. My nickname growing up was “Little Goof” 10. I used to be a gourmet cook and still have a passion for great food

Favorite Color: Pink

How I Relax: Under my umbrella at the beach

Ways I Inspire Myself: Going out to se the sunrise over Favorite Book: War + Peace

Favorite Movie(s) Princess Bride, Caddyshack, Oc Favorite People: Steve Jobs, John Adams

Favorite Time Period: the 20’s hemlines going up, pro I Love: The ocean, optimisim I Don’t Like: Coconut I Hate it When: People lie

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Centerpieces

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There is a cornucopia of eco-friendly choices for centerpieces. Living herbs like rosemary, thyme and lemongrass are fantastic ideas and give off wonderful scents. Shaped bamboo shoots and baby evergreens are also lovely choices. Live plants make an elegant centerpiece and a thoughtful wedding favor.

benefit of using real trees at the ceremony location. This opens a whole world of options for decoration. Lanterns, streamers, string lights, icicle lights, even odds and ends such as ornate keys, paper framed photographs and any other unique items that might have meaning to the couple can be hung from branches. For fall weddings the bright red, yellow and orange leaves are decor in themselves and with a little string of lights, the scene is complete.

Wedding Favors

Try a keepsake that everyone can enjoy and is good for the environment. Tree seedlings or saplings make trees. An indoor wedding can be transformed into an unique and environment friendly favors. Saplings can arboreal wonderland with the right accessories. Match be placed in champagne glasses and tagged with the trees to the theme of the wedding. Consider Japa- brown paper labels. Packets of flower seeds also nese maples for fall weddings, palms for beach or Ha- make great favors that can be customized to include waiian inspired weddings and evergreens for winter thoughtful sentiments about the bride and groom or themed weddings. All these choices can be dressed the guests. Flower bulbs placed in decorative boxes up with lights or small decorations. Trees are great for can be seasonally chosen. Tulips are great for fall livening up empty corners in the reception hall and weddings while gladiolus bulbs are nice for spring a large decorated tree set behind the wedding party weddings. Why not make wedding favors fun and entable is a great focal point. vironmentally responsible? I N D O O R O P T I O N S : Believe it or not you can rent real

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TONY L AR KIN TR AN SFOR MATION S FITN E SS Tony Larkin www.transformationsfitness.net (508) 207-7165 transformationsfitness@gmail.com

U PPE R CE RVICAL HAWAII Dr. Joe Breuwet www.uppercervicalhawaii.com (808) 443-7268 uppercervicalhawaii@hawaii.rr.com

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S PIN N ING WE B FLORIST Wendy Balidoy www.spinningwebflorist.com (808) 533-6760 info@spinningwebflorist.com

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FORMAL WEAR & TUXEDOS CE LE B RIT Y TUXE DOS Ron Bongiovanni www.celebritytuxedos.com (808) 682-2421 rbonjon@bonjons.com

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HOME FURNISHINGS VIG N ET TE Naomi Lee (808) 232-7618 naomi.lessaisons@gmail.com

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I N V I TAT I O N S PAPE R ROSE S Chicka Ariyoshi www.paperroseshawaii.com (808) 599-0000 chika@paperroseshawaii.com

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JEWELERS & RINGS A WE DDING RING E XPE RIE NCE Lewis Barnes www.aweddingringexperience.com (619) 583-6982 wrw-usa@cox.net

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DIAMON D S PECIALISTS Russell Oshita www.thediamondspecialistsinc.com (808) 739-0009 inquiries@thediamondspecialists.com

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SU N SH IN E PRODUC TS Clarence Pearson (907) 830-8973 cspearson@gci.net

WE DDING RING S HOP Michael Han (808) 945-7766 mike@weddingringshop.com

LIVE MUSICIANS FLUTE A L A HAR PE Aileen Kawakami www.ﬂuteharp.com (808) 735-6813 ﬂuteharp@hawaii.rr.com

M USICIAN S ASSOCIATION HAWAII LOCAL 677 Brian Matson www.livemusicbiz.com (808) 596-2123 preslocal677@aol.com

MAKE- UP ARTISTS DE LISH MAKE - U P ARTISTRY Heather Heen www.delishhawaii.com (808) 780-7184 delishhawaii@gmail.com

HAIR AND MAKEUP ON LOCATION BY LESLIE GALLAGHER Leslie Gallagher www.lesliegallagher.com (808) 261-1004 lesliegallagher1@aol.com

KE NOHONANI HAIR & MAKE U P Monae Watkins www.kenohonani.com (808) 295-7356 monaethestylist@aol.com

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TSU RUS BY AKE MI Elsie Shimokawa (808) 947-1579 dande.shimo@hawaiiantel.net

PHOTO BOOTHS FL ASH L AB LLC Aerin Vanhalla www.theflashlab.com (808) 430-6275 theflashlab@gmail.com

LOVE STRUCK PHOTO LOU NG E Shereen Shariq www.lovestruckphotolounge.com (888) 390-6370 hello@lovestruckphotolounge.com

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PHOTOBOX HAWAII Blane Chong www.photoboxhi.com (808) 256-1076 bchongjr@yahoo.com

SH UT TE R BOOTH HAWAII Jamie & Pat Loo www.shutterbooth.com (808) 728-5823 jamie@shutterbooth.com

TIM E STOPPE RS HAWAII Ren Tachino (808) 265-9542 info@timestoppershawaii.com

ABSOLUTE LY LOVE D Anna Godfrey www.absolutelyloved.com (808) 779-1894 annabutterfly528@yahoo.com

BIANCA PHOTOGRAPHY Bianca Gomes www.biancaphotography.com (808) 782-6658 biancaphotography@hawaii.rr.com

B L ACK TIE CIN E MA Shawn Fields www.blacktiecinema.com (808) 779-6386 shawn@blacktiecinema.com

CE LE B R ATE YOU R SE X Y CR E ATIVE IMAG E P ORTR AITS Scott Barrie www.celebrateyoursexy.com (509) 332-0106 smbimage@aol.com

CH E RIS H E D PHOTOG R APHY Sharmil Elliott cherishedphotography.info (808) 636-4336 hello@cherishedphotography.info

CON SILLIO PHOTOG R APHY Anthony Consillio www.consilliophotography.com (808) 864-8669 anthony@consilliophotography.com

CR E ATRIX PHOTOG R APHY Jenna Clark www.creatrixphotography.com (808) 203-4661 jenna@creatrixphotography.com

DAVE MIYAMOTO & COM PANY David Miyamoto www.davemiyamoto.com (808) 396-5599 davemiyamoto@hawaii.rr.com

DAVID MURPHEY PHOTOGRAPHY David Murphey www.killerphotos.com (808) 595-0381 david@davidmurphey.com

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DU LCE Jon Lagon www.dulcephoto.com (808) 227-7278 ryan@visionari.com

DYLAN DAWSON PHOTOGRAPHY Dylan Dawson www.dylandawsonphoto.com (808) 753-6334 ddphoto@lava.net

ECL AT PHOTOG R APHY George Wang (808) 256-3416 georgewang@hawaii.rr.com

E UG E N E K AM PHOTOG R APHY Eugene Kam www.eugenekamphoto.com (808) 737-3322 ekp@ﬂex.com

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HOOK PHOTOG R APHY Kristen Hook www.hookphotography.com (808) 295-1166 hookphotography@yahoo.com

J E AN N E MARIE PHOTOG R APHY Jeanne Marie Viggiano www.jeannemariephoto.com (808) 228-6973 info@jeannemariephoto.com

JENNIFER BROTCHIE PHOTOGRAPHY Jennifer Brotchie www.jenniferbrotchieblog.com (808) 554-1209 jbrotchie@me.com

J E N NY MARIE PHOTOG R APHY Aerin Vanhalla www.jennymariehawaii.com (808) 352-2955 jennymariehawaii@gmail.com

J OS E PH E SSE R PHOTOG R APHY Shereen Shariq www.esserphotography.com (808) 259-1475 info@esserphotography.com

KAI-PHOTO WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY Grace Tang www.kai-photo.com (808) 728-5823 sales@kai-photo.com

KRIS L ABANG PHOTOG R APHY Kristerpher Labang www.krislabang.com (808) 456-9311 kris@krislabang.com

L'AM OU R PHOTOG R APHY Eric or Wendy www.lmprophoto.com (808) 699-5439 eric@lmprophoto.com

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LOVE STORY WE DDINGS Vince Shin www.lovestoryweddings.com (808) 550-5680 vince@lovestoryweddings.com

MARCIA CAM PB E LL PHOTOG R APHY Marcia Campbell www.marciacampbell.com (808) 735-2782 m@marciacampbell.com

NICK PUGAY PHOTOG R APHY Nick Pugay www.nickpugay.com (808) 381-2212 info@nickpugay.com

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R ACH E L ROS E PHOTOG R APHY Rachel Rose www.rachelrosephotography.com (808) 430-1918 rachel@rachelrosephotography.com

R ADOSL AW DR E WE K PHOTOG R APHY Anna Drewek www.radoslawdrewek.com (718) 673-7277 radoslaw.drewek@gmail.com

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PHOTOG R APHE RS R E B ECCA KE IZE R STU DIOS Rebecca Keizer www.rebeccakeizerstudios.com (808) 561-2090 rebeccakeizerstudios@gmail.com

R E E L LOVE PHOTOG R APHY Destin www.reellovephotography.com (808) 330-3495 destin@reellovephotography.com

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VIVID FOTOS Balbino Canoy www.vividfotos.com (808) 321-2839 balbino@vividfotos.com

WHAT A DAY PHOTOG R APHY Corinne Gold www.whatadayphotography.com (808) 389-2165 info@whatadayphotography.com

WILB E R B E RGADO PHOTOG R APHY Wilber Bergado www.bergadophoto.com (808) 550-2695 wbergado@gmail.com

R E A L E S TAT E PRU DE NTIAL Bryan Balisacan www.homeownershiptoday.net (808) 384-8431 bryan.balisacan@pruhawaii.com

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FUSION WAIKIKI Jeremy Lau www.fusionwaikiki.com (808) 924-2422 mail@fusionwaikiki.com

HAIKU GAR DE N WE DDINGS / HALE IWA J OE 'S Tim York www.haikugardens.com (808) 247-6671 haiku@haleiwajoes.com

HALE KOA HOTE L Dora Young www.halekoa.com (808) 955-9608 dora@halekoa.com

HAWAII PRINCE HOTEL Joann Perreira Machiguchi www.hawaiiprincehotel.com (808) 944-4452 jmachiguchi@hiprince.com

H ILTON WAIKIKI B E ACH HOTE L Kim Oshiro www.waikikiprincekuhio.hilton.com (808) 921-5569 kim.oshiro@hiltonwaikikihotel.com

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K BAY CATERING Naile "Nyla" Brennan www.kbaycatering.com (808) 254-0905 brennann@usmc-mccs.org

H ILTON WAIKIKI B E ACH HOTE L Kim Oshiro www.waikikiprincekuhio.hilton.com (808) 921-5569 kim.oshiro@hiltonwaikikihotel.com

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PAR ADISE COVE Jo-Ann Bayne www.paradisecove.com (808) 842-7911 joann@paradisecovehawaii.com

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TIKIS GRILL Michael Miller www.tikisgrill.com (808) 923-8454 michaelm@tikisgrill.com

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VIDEOGRAPHERS ARIA STU DIOS Christine www.ariastudios.com (808) 647-0455 christine@ariastudios.com

DIG ITAL E XPR E SSION S Chad "Kai" Kaaikaula www.digitalexpressionshawaii.com (808) 674-0020 info@digitalexpressionshawaii.com

DIG ITAL LIFE HAWAII Brian Ebisui www.digitallifehawaii.com (808) 478-7057 brian@digitallifehawaii.com

E N LIG HT STU DIOS Jeremiah Tayao www.enlight-studios.com (808) 780-7598 jtayao@gmail.com

FIS H E YE STU DIO Joshua Fair www.fisheyestudioinc.com (808) 561-8193 info@fisheyestudioinc.com

IMAG IN E WU R KS Eric K Kim www.imaginewurks.com (808) 778-4361 eric@imaginewurks.com

IM F VISION S Ian Fernandez www.imfvisions.com (808) 392-4012 ianf@imfvisions.com

IS LE M E DIA Alan Sangpan www.islemediahawaii.com (808) 398-5320 alan@islemediahawaii.com

ORIG M E DIA Jeff Orig www.origmedia.com (808) 561-1651 jefforig@origmedia.com

VIDEO 21 PRODUC TION S Janice Lauderdale www.video21productions.com (808) 375-7035 janice@video21productions.com

VIDEO DE SIG N S Douglas Kazama www.videodesigns.net (808) 955-3399 videodesigns@gmail.com

WAIKIKI VIDEO PRODUC TION S Lawrence Medeiros www.waikikiphotography.com (808) 783-1604 jase57@hotmail.com

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TH E KNOT, INC Elle Charter www.theknot.com (402) 596-8457 ellie@theknot.com

W E D D I N G P U B L I C AT I O N S HAWAII B RIDE & G ROOM MAGA ZIN E Gavin Kobayashi www.hawaiibride.com (808) 381-0918 gavin@hawaiibride.com

WEDDING VENUES K ARISSMA BY B E ST B RIDAL HAWAII Karen Mukai www.karissma.org (808) 722-4897Â karenmukai@yahoo.com

PACIFIC E DG E MAGA ZIN E Naomi Hazelton www.thepacificedge.com (808) 737-8711 naomi@thepacificedge.com

WE DDING CAFE Tanna Takekawa Dang www.theweddingcafe.net (808) 455-7820 love@theweddingcafe.net

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