HAWAII BRIDE AND GROOM MAGAZINE

Check out the latest edition of Hawai'i Bride and Groom magazine which can be viewed on-line at http://hawaiibride.com/?page_id=897

The latest edition features the 2008 Wedding of a Lifetime which was coordinated by Hawaii Weddings and Events (starting on page 87) and also features "Meet the Stress Relievers" (yours truly is featured on page 100).

We were also honored to have our picture used for the Oahu Wedding Association advertisement (page 29)

Special thanks to Julie and Gavin for all of their hard work, dedication and continued support of our special industry.

Love Birds Bridal Expo - Kahala Mall - Saturday, May 9, 2009 10am-2pm

Last week Hawaii Bride & Groom Magazine asked if I could do a couple of tablescapes for this Saturday's upcoming Lovebirds Wedding Expo which will be held at the Kahala Mall from 10am-2pm. In addition to the expo, they are featuring last year's Wedding of a Lifetime Winners "Jayne & Kahele" and will also sharing the finalists for this year's contest.

It's been a whirlwind of a week preparing for the event as I not only have been designing tablescapes to incorporate some of the merchant items, but have also been assisting the mall with rentals and communicating all details to the participating vendors in regards to load-in time, loading zone, parking, booth assignments, power requirements and linen.

For more information on the special promotions and activities, please visit
http://www.kahalamallcenter.com/cms/index.php?page=mall-promotions

The latest edition of Hawaii Bride & Groom magazine which features last year's Wedding of a Lifetime and the "Stress-Relievers" (coordinators) section including yours truly.

Wedding of a Lifetime Airs on OC-16 - Monday, January 26, 2009

On Monday, January 26, 2009 at 7:30pm, OC-16 will feature a one-hour "Wedding of a Lifetime" special.

Couples had to write stories to Hawaii Bride and Groom to describe why they were deserving for the free wedding which was valued at over $81,000. On September 8, 2008, the three finalists were featured on TV and the winners, Jayne and Kahele were announced.

With less than two months to plan everything, it was a whirlwind of fun and excitement for everyone involved, and I'm very happy that I had the privilege and honor of being their wedding coordinator helping them make their dreams come true.

HAWAII WEDDINGS AND EVENTS.....a year in review

Like many people, as I ponder my goals for 2009, I also reflect upon the past year and remember all of the clients I graciously was given the opportunity to be of service to and the awesome vendors and I had the privilege of working with.

So 365 days later...............

47 weddings

1 Japanese wedding class that I teach annually at the University of Hawaii

2 renewal of vows

The First Annual Kalo Awards at the Governor's "Washington Place"

My son's baseball theme graduation party with a special baseball cake made by one my brides

3 events for the Hawaii Event Group including 2800 guests at the Honolulu Zoo and two familiarization tours for the Hawaii Convention Center for Association and Corporate Advisory boards

The start of candy buffet business with my daughter

"Jayne & Kahele's Wedding of a Lifetime" for Hawaii Bride and Groom magazine

"Naruto" theme birthday party (I've done their son's party 3 years now)

My last event of the year a "Platinum style" Peacock Theme wedding for almost 500 guests at the Hilton Hawaiian Village

Finding balance in life is always important, so in 2008 I actually did take quite a bit of time off to for traveling and spending time with my family.

In February, I went to Las Vegas for the National Association of Catering Executives Leadership Summit. March led us to Maui for my son's baseball tournament (first time I ever got to go!), another week off in June for my son's high school graduation from Iolani while my mom visited from California.

San Jose for my son's college orientation at Santa Clara University in July, "Rocky Balboa-land" Philadelphia in August for the National Association of Catering Executives Trends Conference, back to San Jose in September for "move in" at Santa Clara, meetings with my Northern California brides and picked up ceremony programs for one of my clients from my dear friend and colleague Diane from DK Designs who now lives there as well.

Whew........no wonder I'm tired! Just kidding, I've been truly blessed with an amazing year of great events and many fond memories and new friends.