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What kind of budget do you have for the vendors that you listed?
My fiance and I are keeping our wedding around $8k, and I can give you the vendors we went with. We live in California, but he was born and raised in Oahu.
Hokulani Bake Shop - BEST red velvet! Not cheap, but well worth it. http://www.hokulanibakeshop.com
Kai Photo - Grace Kwok is the manager and she's amazing at correspondence, met with the photographer Kyler and he addressed all of our concerns. The pricing is also the best for what we were looking for. http://www.kai-photo.com/blog
We visited outdoor reception areas, but we were also looking for a ceremony site combined. There are some great areas on the east side of the island, like Shriner's Beach Club, and Kualoa Ranch.
Decided on Keneke's for catering, because we're having a luncheon wedding, and my fiance said they have the best local food! They also have pricing and info on their website http://www.kenekes.net/
That's just us though, there's quite a bit to choose from, we spent two weeks driving around to a ton of places so if you have questions, I can answer to my best knowledge :)
Congratulations!
Your recommendations were amazing!! I actually found Hokulani Bake Shop through The Knot, and I'm actually gald you recommended them. Coming from the south, we LOVE red velvet cupcakes, and their red velvet cupcakes look and sound amazing!
The checked out the kai photographer's web page, and your are right. The prices are quite reasonable. We don't really have a budget, but everything you recommended is quite reasonable for the both of us, since we are paying for the majority of the wedding ourselves.
I really appreciate you taking the time handing out those websites. I definitely have a great place to start my planning. Thanks so much for that's all the questions I have for now!
Two more awesome photographers to add to the bunch (they are a lil' more pricier than Kai though):
I had my Hair & Make up done by May, she was amazing (and the most affordable)!!
Thanks for the recommendations concerning hair and make-up. There was no way that I was going to attempt that myself!
I know May's website is less to be desired, but she really does do a great job! I had contacted a few make-up artists in Hawaii (including the popular Dorys Foltin), and May was waaaay more affordable. About $80 for hair and make-up versus $130+.
You can see my before and after trial here (I had airbrush make up and fake lashes): http://www.weddingbee.com/2009/04/14/rockin-the-trial-out-on-the-town/
Opps, one more.
TONS of awesome officiants. I've heard good things about Bruce Kahu, but we went with Alice Inoue (she is the sweetest person you'll ever meet).
Hello and congrats! Here's my .02:
I'll add more as I think of 'em. Happy planning!
@piglet: I'd love to check out Tiers of Joy. I haven't heard of them yet, but thank you for the recommendation! The more advice I'm receiving, the more excited I get! I can't believe I have to plan this whole shindig!
@mssushi: I did go to may's website, and I loved the pictures! I thought I was being semi-original of wanting a flower in my hair for a beach wedding, but a lot of brides on her website were adorned with flowers! So, I was happy to see that she would able to perform what I am seeking. I haven't checked out the photographers, but I will soon!
Thank you both for your time and kind recommendations! Everything is greatly appreciated!!
I have another question...does anyone have any ideas on beach houses on Oahu? My guests are all closely linked and wouldn't mind staying in a beach house for the week or weekend. Any suggestions on great deals for 6-10 people? Any idea where I can start looking? Thanks so much!!
The Mr rented 2 neighboring houses for his family. He used vrbo like Sushi recommended, and also http://www.hawaii-beachhomes.com/. Good luck!
Oh my gosh!! you two are amazing!!! I think this destination wedding might actually be affordable!! Thanks so much. How in the world do you guys have all this knowledge??!!
Sushi did all the legwork! :) Luckily, I have tons of family in Hawaii, too. We're here for you if you have any questions!
I would highly recommend Barry Maier Photography, words can't express how satisfied we are with his services. He took the time to get to know us and is very detail oriented. He's just such an awesome character and very knowledgeable. I wouldn't mind sharing some of our photos.
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Any brides out there have any good recommendations on vendors in Oahu? I'm having a destination wedding, and I would like to prevent a ten hour flight for the weekend to check out vendors for the wedding. I'm looking for a bakery for the cupcakes, photographer, reception sites, caterers, and anything else any other oahu brides have used. Thanks so much and look forward to seeing any feedback.