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What to Pack for Your Hawaii Wedding

On The North Shore of Oahu   Your wedding in Hawaii is booked and you’re ready to hop on that jetliner, dig your toes in the sand, and say your “I do’s.” You’re probably wondering, “What should I bring?” Here’s my two cents: AN EXTRA “EMPTY” SUITCASE – There’s a […]

Your Hawaii Wedding, Volcanoes, Lava, and Why There’s No Need to Panic

I guess you’ve heard in the news we have an active volcano in Hawaii and residents are running for their lives!  Well, that’s partially true, but most of it is just sensationalism brought to you by the mainstream media. The raw full truth is that an active rift zone opened […]

Logistics! What Happens On the Day of Your Wedding in Hawaii!

“What happens on the day of  our wedding, Steve!”  It’s one of of themost common questions I get asked.  Well, here’s a quick rundown.  But before I we skip to your wedding day, let’s back up and talk about what you need to do BEFORE you tie the knot. There […]

Arie Luyendyk, The Bachelor, Ends Engagement, America Overreacts

I’m a recent fan of “The Bachelor” franchise.   A good friend of mine got me interested in it and I’ve been tuning in for the last few years.    I actually have some loose ties to “The Bachelor” franchise as I had the opportunity to photograph one of the Bachelors […]

Is the city of Honolulu one of the Largest Modern Cities in America? Possibly…

I bet you’re scratching your head, thinking, that I must be some type of nut for laying out such a bold claim.  But hold your horses, maybe I have a point.  And maybe, I have some statistics to back it up – just maybe. If you google “size of Honolulu” […]

My Eagles & Nick Foles, Just Won The Super Bowl!

So many sportswriters got it wrong – again. Anyone who knows me, knows that I’m a diehard Eagles fan.   It’s in my bio and posted throughout this site.   I’m also a huge Nick Foles fan.   From the first day the Eagles drafted him, I’ve told friends, family, and anyone who […]

Dave and Leanna’s Hawaii Vow Renewal Ceremony! 50 years together!

50 Years Strong – Vow Renewal! from Steven Young on Vimeo. It all began when Dave and his wingman spotted Leanna and her girlfriend at a local diner.  They were just teenagers, back in the age where there was no internet, when men actually had to think up of a […]

The Hawaii Destination Wedding Package Scam: Buyer Beware!

I’ve been getting a lot of wedding inquiries regarding all-inclusive Hawaii destination wedding packages.  These curious and potential customers are shopping for a package that includes everything.  A package that covers not only their wedding, but their air, hotel, food, rental car, entertainment, and here’s the kicker – unlimited drinks.  […]

Philadelphia Eagles Win NFC Championship!

We don’t have a professional football team in Hawaii, so the story behind why one fan chooses to follow a certain team can be rather interesting.  For me, I started following the Philadelphia Eagles back when Randall Cunningham was the quarterback.  That was back in the early 1990’s when the […]

FROM THE ARCHIVES: It’s 2018 and My Oahu Wedding Package Prices are Not Changing

Every year, companies always find an excuse to raise prices.  I remember in high school, every year, the price of a soda would go up by 5 cents.   By the time I graduated, soda was 20 cents more!  Hey for someone with only a summer family job, that was a […]

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