It’s the first day of December and the start of what we wedding pros like to call… engagement season! While engagements obviously happen all year round, winter seems like the best time for people to pop the question. So… For all you guys (and gals!) looking to plan the perfect engagement, we came up with… Read more »
Posts Categorized: Tips and tricks
• Dec 10,2015 •
Holiday Hostess Magic
Christmas is in 14 days… that’s just two weeks… or one pay check… Have you finished your Christmas shopping?! I know I haven’t… (Yikes!) With kids, a job, holiday get togethers, shopping and mailing out gifts, this month is extra topsy-turvy for most people. Especially the people who try to wear one-to-many hats – cook, maid,… Read more »
• Nov 17,2015 •
Tips for the most beautiful… skin.
Ladies, today we have a treat… Make-up professional Christa Ohia of Blush Hawaii is guest blogging for us an exclusive topic – how to treat yourself to radiant and supple skin! From brides to mama’s, I’m sure all of you will find something to take away… like her best kept secrets for skin care AND… Read more »
• Sep 16,2015 •
The one question I get asked the most…
“Your job is so stressful! You really like it?!” YES. I do. And to be fair, being a wedding planner doesn’t need to be as stressful as it sounds. It’s all in the planning. My labor of love is to help my clients have a rockin’ good time. But I understand that not everyone can… Read more »
• Sep 2,2015 •
Tips to avoid disasters outdoors!
Outdoor weddings have a ton of character and ambiance and are becoming increasingly popular in the islands. Imagine a luscious green lawn decorated with cafe lights and farm tables… Beautiful, right?! Weather As much as I’d like to promise it won’t rain on your wedding, I can’t. Simply because I don’t control Mother Nature. Crazy,… Read more »
• Aug 18,2015 •
Prevent burn-out…
It’s amazing what we can accomplish as human beings. How we can give so much and need do little. Until one day… Your body says… No more. Because you’ve given all you could and have nothing left. A bad bout of headaches, fatigue, irritability, chronic sinus infection, and even minor depression is how your body… Read more »
• Aug 5,2015 •
The light at the end of the tunnel…
I miss my mom. I lost her almost nine years ago to cancer. I never knew how much she really gave, sacrificed, and struggled until I became a mother myself. And I wish everyday I could show her how much I truly appreciate what she did for us. She was a beautiful cheerful woman who… Read more »
• Jul 28,2015 •
Food Porn: The Prettiest Cocktail Ever
Is it Friday yet?! I’m dreaming of Friday and this pretty little cocktail is definitely on my mind. On these hot summer days, this cold, light, sweet, and refreshing beverage is perfection. At your wedding, having a signature cocktail is EVERYTHING! Okay, not everything, but is seriously adds to the ambiance when you can touch on… Read more »
• Jul 21,2015 •
The best thank you for Out-of-town guests
“It is not happy people who are thankful. It is thankful people who are happy.” And what better way to show your out-of-town guests how grateful you are that they cleared their schedules and spent extra money to help you celebrate one of the biggest moments in your entire life?! A thoughtful and welcoming basket… Read more »
• Jul 14,2015 •
Master the DIY Pedicure
Did you ever have the feeling that everyone would see your chipping polish and cracked skin in your feet and think… Eww… (Raises hand) yup. I know I did. i love pedicures. Nothing makes me happier than having a pretty set of toesies when I go out. Whether your a bride-to-be, mother of three, or… Read more »