May 22 2013

Lorita & John :: Oahu, Hawaii { Real Wedding }

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This real wedding is absolutely stunning. We love the country, rustic feel this couple embraced for their wedding theme. They were married in Lorita’s backyard, which was also where they first met each other many years ago. The wonderful photos above were taken by Studio 3511 Photography.

The couple would crosspaths at work, and Rob told us, “for awhile we thought we have seen one another before, but we couldn’t place where “. Finally it clicked. Rob asked Lorita if she had ever been to an event called the Pig Out. Lorita explained how that event is held in her backyard every year. From there they put together the exact moment they met.

The wedding reception was held in the Waimanalo, on the island of Oahu. We love the classic truck this couple used for wedding photos and the beach photos are breathtaking. Our favorite part was the tree wrapped in Christmas lights. This is a great idea for any bride that wants to have an outdoor wedding. Congratulations Lorita and John on your gorgeous Hawaiian wedding.

coordination: blue cricket productions
food: 3660 on the rise, free spirits mobile, haute cakes, hawaiian ice
attire: davids bridal, pono woodworks
hair & makeup: nevitte low & heidi fowler
vendors: pacific party rentals, geobunga, flowers by kona scent, pauahi leis and flowers
photography: studio 3511 photography

 

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May 21 2013

Wedding Planner { Do It Yourself }

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Worried about planning everything for your upcoming nuptials? Make sure you download this great wedding planner. This is perfect for any bride that likes to   be hands on. If you do not like spending a lot of time on planning, then this is the perfect do it yourself!

With this planner you can make sure you do not forget any part of your big day. This do it yourself pulls together all the information a bride could find online to plan her wedding. Instead of spending hours searching, you can just assemble this wedding planner.

To put together this planner all you need is a journal and print to out the PDF document. Then all you need is a pair of scissors and glue to put everything together. By using this great planner , you can save alot of time and put together the wedding of your dreams! And this do it yourself even comes in four different colors. For more information take a look at Wedding Friends.

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May 20 2013

Alison & Bob :: Big Island, Hawaii { Modern Weddings }

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Alison and Bob dated for over 10 years before they were married. Instead of going the traditional wedding route, this couple decided to have a destination wedding  on the Big Island. The Big Island has unique characteristics. It is famous for it’s active volcanos and gorgeous scenic sites.  Alison and Bob wanted to have a fun, laid back wedding affair. Most of their 80 wedding guests traveled from the Chicago area. The stunning photos were taken by Chanterelle Photography.

Alison and Bob also wanted to add traditional Hawaii touches to their special day. Their officiant sang in Hawaiian at the start of the ceremony. The ceremony also included the traditional lei exchange, and the food they served at the reception was a traditional luau fare.

The bride wanted to add personal touches to her ceremony. On her bouquet she included a pin that previously belonged to her grandfather. Keeping in mind the comfort of their guests, the bride and groom gave each guest a pair of Ray Ban sunglasses. Congratulations Alison and Bob on your wonderful destination wedding!

Photographer:  Chanterelle Photography

Floral Designer:Passion Flowers by Nalani

Shoes: Steve Madden

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May 18 2013

Weekend Round Up { Modern Weddings }

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It’s the weekend, which is the perfect time for Modern Weddings to recap the best wedding posts found online this week. This is a perfect outdoor, beach wedding. The happy couple were married on a white sand beach, and had a great nautical theme to their ceremony. Take a look at this scenic wedding here via Style Me Pretty.

This week we featured a sweet engagement photo shoot between Olivia and Benjamin in Waikiki. The bride to be looks gourgeous in a white, lace, maxi dress while wearing a Hawaiian lei. Make sure you do not miss this engagement shoot, look here via Olivia & Benjamin { Engagement Shoot }.

For a change of pace, take a look at this woodsy Engagement shoot. Ellie and Spenser decided to have their engagement photos taken in a tree house. This is a great idea for any casual couple, that loves to put a unique twist on normal photo shoots. Read more about this whimsical photo shoot here via Green Wedding Shoes.

Every bride wants to look their best on their wedding day. If you want to save money on beauty products, this is the post for you. Wedding Chicks put together a list of do it yourself beauty recipes. Everything from brown sugar foot scrubs to milk and honey hair masks. Take a look at the recipes here via Wedding Chicks.

Considering having a destination wedding? Make sure you take a look at our post on planning ahead, and help your guests save money. Take a look here at Help Guests Save Money on your Destination Wedding.

Missed out on our real wedding this week? Take a look at the links below!

Lilna & Rob { Destination Wedding }

Sochenda & Brad :: Kauai, Hawaii { Real Wedding }

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May 17 2013

Help Guests Save Money on your Destination Wedding

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For any bride, planning a wedding can be a stressful, and expensive experience. One thing a bride should keep in mind is the guest experience. If you decide to have a destination wedding, you should first make sure to inform your guest as early as possible. This is when you send out your save the date. Try to send out the save the date 4-6 months before the wedding.

By giving your guests plenty of time to plan, they can save money on their travel plans. Your guests will be able to book a flight early and save money on their plane tickets. One tip you can share with your guest is to search for plane tickets on Tuesday mornings, which is the cheapest day of the week to purchase tickets (check it out, its true).

As a guest, there are things you can do to save money while celebrating your friends big day. When you receive the save the date, there are a few things you should do. First, look for deals at the wedding hotel. Also, talk to other invited guests and see if they would like to split a room for the weekend. When it comes to traveling at the destination, try to coordinate with other guests. See if any friends are arriving at the airport at the same time as you. This way you can split the costs of a cab ride or car rental.

The most important part of your wedding day, is celebrating with your loved ones. Follow the tips above to make you big day easy on your guests. If you have any tips, please share them with us in the comment section below. Good luck with your wedding planning!

Photo Links:

First Photo: Creatively Announce you Engagement

Second Photo: Real Weddings: Alyson & Emmett

Third Photo: Real Weddings: Serena & Matthew

Fourth Photo: Naomi & Takuya :: Oahu, Hawaii {Real Wedding}

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