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If you’re engaged, you know that the #1 response you’ll get after posting your ring pics is “so when is the wedding?! I can’t wait!” Sometimes, this comment comes from people that you may have never considered inviting to your wedding, which can be awkward and a little overwhelming. So, how do you even start […]

Wedding Planning Tips

January 11, 2023

How Many People Should I Invite To My Wedding? (in Hawaii!)

The terms ‘Wedding Planner’ and ‘Wedding Coordinator’ can seem interchangeable, when in reality they are very different from one another. Confused? Let’s go over 3 different personality styles and decide which best fits your needs as a bride (or groom)!

Wedding Planning Tips

November 2, 2022

Wedding Planner vs. Coordinator: Which Do You Need Based on Your Personality?

6 Big Reasons Why You Should Shop Small Every Day Have you ever stopped to imagine what Hawai’i would be like if local shops & businesses were no more? Coffee shops, hair and nail salons, corner stores, spas, boutique clothing stores, consignment shops, restaurants, craft stores, bars, fruit markets, shoe/bike/tire repair shops, laundromats, art supply […]

Shop Local, Wedding Checklists

December 23, 2021

Shop Small Hawai’i!

Now we may be a little bias when we say how excited we are to showcase a brand new wedding venue here in Hale’iwa, O’ahu. Since we are a Northshore based company and all, but we’re confident you’re going to fall in love with this dreamy tropical feel environment the same way we did! We […]

Venues

December 10, 2021

New HALE’IWA Wedding Venue: The Point at Pu’uiki!

We vow to always do our very best to support local! Many of our ‘Ohana Couples have found that the added touches of local vendors really extend the ALOHA spirit in an authentic way on their BIG Day! The power of supporting local not only serves the local communities within Hawai’i but perpetuates the power […]

Wedding Checklists

November 15, 2021

Lovely, LOCAL, Wedding Favors!

Two words: Sunset. Ranch. When anyone on island hears that combination of words put together, beauty comes to mind! The majesty of Sunset Ranch is a true embodiment of the energy Hawai’i is known for. Although beauty may be your first impression of this sacred land, there is a powerful mo’olelo (story) that speaks to […]

Venues

September 14, 2021

Venue Spotlight – Sunset Ranch!

Hawai’i is magical for many reasons! The people, the culture, the oceans, ecosystems, but especially within ʻĀina (land). One particular space within the sacred lands of O’ahu, is Kualoa Ranch!  Today, Kualoa is a working cattle ranch, established in 1850 roughly around 4,000 acres today. The ranch is also a private nature reserve and a […]

Venues

June 3, 2021

Venue Spotlight – Kualoa Ranch!

Destination wedding & COVID restrictions got you stressed? No need! Our team has spent the last 10 years cultivating a deep relationship with all the do’s and don’ts for a majestic outdoor wedding here in Hawai’i! Whether that includes every size safety pin or dozens of whimsical tent vendors for an experience of a lifetime! With […]

Wedding Checklists

June 3, 2021

Outdoor Wedding Checklist – Hawai’i Style!