Maui Beaches

What Happens On The Day of Your Hawaii Wedding

by Steve Young × on May 13, 2019 at 11:32 am ×

Stay cool, after all, it’s only your wedding (I’m being sarcastic!) HAWAII WEDDING DAY BLISS Or is it, Hawaii Wedding Day Stress? It doesn’t matter if you’re eloping or planning a gala wedding, you’re going to experience a bit more anxiety as the next chapter in your life begins. It’s […]

SUMMER HAWAII WEDDING – ANYONE?

by Steve Young × on April 28, 2019 at 12:25 pm ×

Runaway to Hawaii! Not from your bride! This is going to be a quick message! I’m not going on vacation this summer. I’ll be here. So if you want to get married in Hawaii, on Oahu in particular, I can help you. Last year, I traveled to parts of the […]

PRODUCT REVIEW: The Always Ready Yeti by Bridesmaid Gifts Boutique

by Steve Young × on March 4, 2019 at 3:34 am ×

How can you go wrong with a Yeti? I first heard of the Yeti vacuum-insulated cups a few years ago when they first started trending. I have a handful of different versions of these tumblers in my cupboard, so I’m no virgin here when it comes to this technology. If […]

PRODUCT REVIEW: Combat Travel Bag from Groovy Groomsmen Gifts

by Steve Young × on March 4, 2019 at 12:57 am ×

“All I can say is wow, this bag is awesome!” THE COMBAT TRAVEL BAG Okay, so you’re probably wondering, “What the hell is a product review of a bag doing on this site? This is a wedding site!” I hear you. But hear me out. Give me a chance to […]

Why a Destination Wedding is Cheaper than a Traditional Wedding

by Steve Young × on December 10, 2018 at 6:55 am ×

Just the two of us TO GO BIG OR TO GO SMALL, THAT IS THE QUESTION According to “industry experts” the average wedding in 2018 was $33,391. This figure, to me at least, is much higher. I would say the average wedding couple will spend closer to $60,000 for a […]

How to Dress for a Tropical Wedding in Hawaii

by Steve Young × on December 3, 2018 at 6:31 am ×

Photographed at Magic Island during Sunset DRESS TO IMPRESS…YOURSELF Full disclosure – I’m a dude and have never worn a dress before in my life. Not even on a dare. Not even on Halloween. Full disclosure – I don’t design dresses. That just isn’t my thing. Full disclosure – I […]

HAPPY THANKSGIVING! Sorry No Black Friday or Cyber Monday Deals from me – but….

by Steve Young × on November 24, 2018 at 8:34 pm ×

Hey everyone! Just a quick message to say Happy Thanksgiving! As every year, as if it’s been a tradition, I am announcing that I have no discounts for my packages over this weekend. And, just for the record, I never have any Groupon or specials – period. My prices are pretty […]

College Debt and Your Wedding In Hawaii

by Steve Young × on October 18, 2018 at 12:22 am ×

I am anti-debt, and I think you are too. I know what you’re probably thinking. Steven doesn’t know about debt. Well….that’s wrong. Back in my mid-twenties, I had so much debt racked up from investments gone bad, horrible business partnerships, and flat out stupid decisions, I had to file for […]

BACK FROM VACATION! Tennessee, Arkansas, Mississippi, Missouri, California!

by Steve Young × on October 9, 2018 at 12:23 am ×

Look at my round face! Fat from all that BBQ! Two weeks, five States, two college football games, BBQ ribs, and 17 pounds later – Now that’s a vacation! I’m not sure when is the last time I took a vacation. You know this probably better than I do, but […]

Hurricane Lane and Weddings

by Steve Young × on August 26, 2018 at 11:40 am ×

The Big Island Got Slammed, Not Oahu As I tap out this post, I can hear the rain pinging off of my tile roof here in Kaneohe. I live on the Windward side of Oahu where it tends to rain almost every day, so I’m used to this. But the […]