Oct 04

Rethink the standard Guest book!

I’ve never been a big fan of the traditional guest book, I mean who really goes back through and reads it more than once or twice after the wedding?  There are so many cute ideas that make great mementos & entertain the guests!

My favorite is to have a Polaroid camera at the sign in table with a book for the guests to sign and later have their photo pared with.

Another option is to have something unique such as a ukulele, surfboard, or beautiful picture frame to later be displayed in the newlywed’s house.

 

The wish boxes & messages in the bottle are also very cute ideas and you read them on  future anniversaries,  which I think is very romantic!

I recommend thinking outside the box  or “book” in this case!  For me the key to any successful  event,  is to make it fun & personalize it!

We would love to see any unique ideas you have for a guest book alternatives, send them in!

Sep 26

Top 5 Wedding Ceremony Decor Choices!

The Circle of Flowers:

 

 In Hawaii a circle of flowers or flower lei is a symbol of love, signifying the never ending circle of love & commitment.  What better way to dress up your intimate beach ceremony than exchanging your vows in a beautiful circle of love made from fresh Hawaiian flowers?!

 

The Bamboo Arch with Scrim:

By far our most popular decor request because of its diversity to match any style from simple to extravagant!  The natural bamboo arch can be used alone to frame a great back drop or dressed up with floral arrangements in a variety of ways to create your own custom look.

 

The Driftwood Arch:

The Boho inspired arch is defiantly gaining popularity for those wanting to create a simple, but elegant look and not take away from the natural back drop of your Maui wedding!

 

The 2 Post Modern Arch:

Available in both dark wood or a light natural wood, the 2 post arch gives the ceremony site a more chic feel and is very diverse in how it can be decorated.

 

Tropical Topiaries:

Palm tree inspired bamboo topiaries make the  perfect addition for those wanting to dress up their altar, but not hide the gorgeous ocean view.

Those are just a few of our favorite & most popular request for ceremony site décor, but by no means the only options!  Our florist & rental companies are constantly working on their inventory to keep up with current trends in the ever changing wedding industry!  We at A Perfect Paradise Wedding, love when clients send us photos of items that inspire them and allow us to help create their dream wedding!

Sep 15

Vintage Aloha Style at the Olowalu Plantation House!

Fran & Steve were married on July 14, 2017 at the Hawaiian style Olowalu Plantation House in Maui! With close personal & family ties to Hawaii, it was important to the couple to incorporate Authentic elements of Aloha into their special day!

Upon arrival the guests were greeted by male & female Lei greeters presenting purple orchid leis, to welcome everyone to the special celebration.

Kuhina Alalani officiated the moving ceremony with the sharing of leis, Hawaiian blessings, song & chant.  After the ring exchange the Ukulele player performed “The Hawaiian Wedding Song” accompanied by a beautiful hula dancer.

Fran and Steve choose to have elegant scrim dinning canopies of bamboo for guest to dine under and it really tied together the vintage, Hawaiian theme.  the Lahala favor baskets with Hawaiian sea salts adorned each place setting and were the perfect touch with the simple Hawaiian tropical centerpieces.

 

The couple had their favorite Maui restaurant, Café O’ Lei, caterer their reception and went with their wonderful Hawaiian, Luau buffet menu.  For dessert, Maui Wedding Cake’s Lilikoi (passion fruit filling) cake a huge hit!

Just after the sun set and first dance, Fran & Steve surprised their family & friends with a Fire knife performance!

We ended the night with a sparkler farewell sending the newlyweds off in style!

Thank you Fran & Steve for choosing A Perfect Paradise Wedding to be a part of your special day, it was an honor!

A Special Thank you to Steve Strand photography for doing an amazing job of capturing this special day to share with us!

Aug 08

Dreamy Kapalua Bay Beach

Kapalua Bay beach has been voted one of the top 10 best beaches in the world several times over and is our favorite beach on the West side of Maui for beach weddings!

Kapalua Bay beach is a beautiful crescent shaped beach with golden sand, protected by two large lava rock croppings on either side.  The pristine bay is outlined with palm trees and tropical foliage and has a Gorgeous sunset year around.  The islands of Lana’I & Moloka’I can be seen in the distance, creating a beautiful view from any angle!

We have several wedding & vow renewal packages located on our web site, but if you don’t find one to suit your personal needs, we would be more than happy to create a custom proposal for your special day!

Jul 22

Kukahiko estate wedding & Gannon’s lower lawn reception!

Kellsey & Wade dreamed of an intimate, Hawaiian wedding & a vacation abroad with their closest family and friends.  Traveling all the way from Australia and never having been to Maui, Kellsey & Wade relied on the photos on our web site and our professional & personal recommendations to help them select the perfect wedding & reception venues.

The couple fell in love with our online photos of The Kukahiko Estate and once they learned that I was also married there 6 years ago, they were sold! The Makena estate will always hold a special place in my heart and is by far one of the most stunning, Oceanfront estates on Maui! The Kukahiko estate offers beautiful, tropical landscaped grounds, complete with its own small cove & a lava rock jetta, making for some incredible photo opportunities!  Sunset is stunning year around in Makena and the perfect back drop for your special day!

100% of the planning was done through emails due to the time difference to Australia & the couples busy work schedule.  I tried to make the process as easy as possible, but also giving choices for every aspect during the wedding planning process.

Once the locations we chosen, our next step was to send a list of our favorite photographers for Kellsey & Wade to chose from.  To me, photography is one of the most important aspects of an event, it’s all of your memories captured to tell the beautiful story of your day.  The couple chose Stew Pinsky, owner of Hula Girl Photography and couldn’t have been happier!

After the photographer & photographer package were selected, we were able to set a ceremony time & Officiate.  Based off the scripts & photos that we sent, Kellsey & Wade deceided to go with one of our personal favorites, Pastor Valentine Rosette!

Flowers & décor were chosen from our web site and constructed from two past, favorite events that incorporated a bamboo arch with vivid florals in Pinks, Oranges & Purples, Our signature orchid swirl pathway and purple orchid leis for the guests, draped on each chair.

After a moving ceremony, group & family photos were captured before the guests were swept away by limousine to the carefully selected reception site, Gannon’s.  Kellsey & Wade wanted an intimate wedding reception complete with DJ & dancing! Gannon’s lower lawn is one of our favorite reception recommendations for smaller groups looking for an incredible, private and affordable venue!  The lower lawn sits below the main restaurant and is very private.  It offers a beautiful ocean view for cocktail hour & amazing food for the reception! DJ’s are allowed & your welcome to customize the venue with romantic lighting, dance floor and decor.

While the guests were enjoying cocktails and appetizers, the bride & groom made a quick stop at our favorite beach, Po’olenalena  for a few photos with their toes in the sand, before they continued on to Gannon’s for their  grand entrance.  Kellsey & Wade were announced to their family & friends and moved into a romantic first dance.

Both Kellsey & Wade said they couldn’t have been happier with the selections they made and that it was truly a magical day that they will Cherise forever!