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Same-Sex Marriage Still Not Legal, But Close in Hawaii

Same Sex Marriage Map.  Hawaii’s Status, soon to be changed. UPDATE:  Same-Sex Marriage is legal in Hawaii Just a real quick update for those who are wondering if the Same-Sex Marriage is legal in Hawaii yet.  It’s not.   But it’s really really close. Testimonies by those who are for […]

Today is not a good day for a wedding

Good thing I have zero weddings this weekend!  This storm came out of nowhere!  We also have a severe thunderstorm and funnel clouds warning….again!  What gives!  Crazy crazy crazy.  Actually, I’m off till November 5th.  It’s perfect timing as it allows me to catch up some paperwork. Anyway, I’m outta […]

WHAT IS THE BEST TIME TO GET MARRIED IN HAWAII?

This question is probably “thee” most common I’ve received from inquiring brides, and to be quite honest, probably the vaguest as well.  This question can be interpreted a few different ways.  Here are my answers to every single variable that I can think of.  I’ve also reworked the question to […]

THE HAWAII WEDDING EXPO IS HERE! I’ll pass…again.

Today, an unsolicited flyer arrived in the mail from Hawaii World Class, a bridal expo company, advertising their 31st Hawaii Wedding Expo.   They were looking for companies like mine to buy booths.   There are two major wedding expos here in Hawaii: The Hawaii Wedding Expo, and The Hawaii Bridal Expo.  […]

Funnel Cloud Spotted in Hawaii?

This week we’ve had some really funky weather.  Everyday of the week, we’ve started out with clear skies.  Then 12pm roll around, storm clouds roll in, thunder, and funnel clouds pop up.   Here are some screen grabs of what’s been going on here. A funnel cloud in  Oahu!  Are […]

My Recent Maui Wedding Adventure

Honolulu Airport 4:15am  A BEHIND-THE-SCENES LOOK AT MY RECENT MAUI WEDDING Getting married in Maui just isn’t an adventure for my couples, it’s also a day long conquest for myself as well!   For every Maui wedding, my day starts bright and early at 3am with my usual taming of […]

Governor Calls Special Session on Gay Marriage

  My first same-sex couple in 2008 SAME-SEX MARRIAGE MAY SOON BECOME LEGAL IN HAWAII Hawaii Governor, Neil Abercrombie, has called a special legislative session in the State of Hawaii to legalize same-sex marriage.  Here in Hawaii, same-sex couples (and heterosexual couples), can already legally unite through civil-unions.  Yes, you […]

HAWAII WEATHER REPORT: September 13th weekend

Scattered Showers Until Sunday  IF YOU’RE GETTING MARRIED THIS WEEKEND, HEAD WEST According to weather reports, it looks like we’re in for a little rain for this weekend.  Do not have your wedding on the east shore as the chance of rain are rather high. Latest Doppler Radar Images – […]

THE TELL SIGNS OF A “QUESTIONABLE” DESTINATION WEDDING PLANNER

Choosing the right destination wedding planner is a lot like poker.  Sitting at the table are the wedding planners who are fighting to win your business.  And determining the planner who holds the winning hand can be rather tough. Obviously, you don’t want to give your business to a planner […]

TRAVEL DEAL ALERT! Book Hotel and Air with Hawaiian Airlines and save $200!

  I don’t have any affiliation with Hawaiian Airlines and am not a paid agent of their organization.  I am simply a subscriber of their newsletter and report the latest deals as they pop into my email.    Here is their latest deal: BOOK A HOTEL/AIR PACKAGE on Hawaiianair.com and […]

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