Weddings 101 workshop at JW Marriott Ihilani 2009-11-02

We are honored to be a part of the very first WEDDINGS 101 workshop presented by the Ihilani Resort and Spa.  The Ihilani in Ko’Olina has been a popular location for brides who want all of the luxuries a Resort has to offer while remaining on the west side of Oahu.  In November, the Ihilani will offer prospective brides the opportunity to tour the property and sample all that the resort has to offer.

Vendors that will speak at this event will be:
Terri Hyden [Ihilani Resort]
James Chun [Crane Media]
Kelly Sugano [A Perfect Day]
David Louis [Dynamic Sounds]
Sue Yamaguchi [SUV Expressions]
China Anderson [REA Events]
Robin Scanlon [Eye of the Islands]

Please come and enjoy lunch at this one of a kind property.  Invitation below.  Tell them that Crane Media sent ya.

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Congratulations on your recent engagement!

We cordially invite you to join us for Weddings 101

Hokulani Ballroom JW Marriott Ihilani Resort & Spa
Wednesday, November 11, 2009

9:30am – 10:00am : Registration
10:00am – 2:00pm : Workshop with Lunch

Weddings are our specialty and we would like to share our expertise in planning for the most special first day of your new lives together.   A select group of Hawaii’s most talented wedding professionals will conduct mini-seminars on coordination, floral arrangements, décor, photography, videography and entertainment.

No charge for admission
Complimentary validated parking
R.S.V.P by Monday, November 9, 2009 to Ihilani Event Management
679-3255 8am-4pm, Monday-Friday

Ben and Maila rock! 2009-10-31

Here is a clip from one of our favorites: Ben Vegas and Maila Gibson.  If you’re not aware, Ben and Maila are available to perform at your wedding.  And they have been a BIG HIT at every wedding I’ve seen them at.  The following video is of a original song that they wrote themselves.

Monthly Specials @ The Bridal Boutique 2009-10-19

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Originally posted by The Bridal Boutique

Did you know The Bridal Boutique posts monthly specials on the company website?  Click here

For example, brides who purchased their wedding dress in June received free gown clean and preservation services after their wedding (a $260 value!).

This month we have multiple offerings to help you get a jump start on your wedding planning. Once you have found your perfect dress, accessories, and wedding party attire, you will often hear Joyce and Cecilia say “now, you can check it off your to-do list!” AND, shift your focus on other important wedding details.

Here’s what’s going on at the Boutique in October:

Look amazing from head-to-toe!
FREE accessory of choice with the purchase of a regularly-priced wedding gown.
Choose from a beautiful selection of veils, hairpieces, shoes, garters…and  more!

Seattle Bound! 2009-10-15

About a year and a half ago, a great friend in the wedding industry decided to make a move back to her hometown of Seattle.  I had the great opportunity to get to know her during her stay in Hawaii.  While inHawaii, she worked with Sandra Williams of Finishing Touch as a wedding planner.  So we got to know each other on a personal and business level.  When she left, I told her that I predicted that she would be engaged within 18 months.  And why not?  She was smart, ambitious and beautiful - a major catch for any guy.  She dismissed my premonitions as silly banter, but guess what?  18 months later, I get a joyful email from her saying that my prediction came true…almost to the exact date.

Rebecca Bradley is now a soon to be bride and owner of New Creations, Wedding Design and Coordination.  And I am fortunate enough to be asked to shoot her wedding.  Of course, Sandra will be flying up as well to witness the event.  Here is Sandra’s blog about it.

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Aloha Seattle!
(originally posted by Sandra Williams)

I usually don’t do this on my blog (because I think it’s super cheesy), but I do want to give a shout out to my old assistant / on-site coordinator Rebecca Bradley. Rebecca worked with Finishing Touch for about 3 years (from Winter 2005 to Summer of 2008) and have since then moved back to her hometown of Seattle. Have you ever met someone you just know that he/she was born to do something? That’s how felt when I first met Rebecca. I knew from the very beginning that she will make a great wedding planner, and I am so happy and proud to announce that she had started her own wedding design and coordination business, New Creations Wedding Design & Coordination. Her website is still a work in progress, but I am sure it will be fully fabulous very soon. If you are reading this from Seattle or knows someone who is getting married there, call Rebecca. Tell her you read about her business here and send her my aloha… she will LOVE it!

Italian - Filipino Fusion 2009-10-13

Fettuccine + Pancit…Meatballs + Longanisa…Tiramisu + Bibingka…Samantha + Clyde.  Need I say more?  I think you get the picture.

Sami and Clyde said their vows at the Halekulani Hau Terrace.  They chose only their closet family and friends to be at this intimate wedding.  Most of their guests were from the mainland and had never been to a wedding reception that played a slideshow…much less a ceremony highlight video.  Sami told me specifically that the video was going to be a surprise for her mother.  When the time came to play the video, I had my eyes on Sami’s mother.  Watching her reaction was like watching a schoolgirl at a boy band concert.  Priceless.

We receive emails and card from our couple’s and sometimes we get one that just really stands out.  Thank you Sami for writing such kind words…

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Hi James,

We wanted to thank you again for all your artistry, vision and hard work on our slideshow & ceremony highlights.  You not only met, but exceeded all our expectations!  Our ceremony highlights were definitely the talk of the night.  I was looking forward to seeing it all day and was simply blown away by your creativity.  We have now watched it about 30 times and I’ve sent it to everyone I know…even people I haven’t seen or talked to in years!!!  I really appreciate your professionalism and your ability to take all that video without me even knowing you were doing it.  You made us feel comfortable and at ease.  We felt like you were our friend just taking some pics at the wedding.  You were never intrusive or annoying:)

We’re so happy we found you and are so appreciative of the video we have to keep (and watch over & over again) for the rest of our lives!

We will be more than happy to spread the word about your company and your fabulous slideshow & ceremony highlights!

Thanks again!
Sam & Clyde

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