Hawaii Wedding - Kelly + Aaron - Turtle Bay Resort, Oahu Hawaii

We were SO lucky to be a part of Kelly and Aaron's Big Day! When this awesome couple described their wedding day we felt confident recommending breathtaking Turtle Bay Resort  was the perfect location. 

The ceremony took place on Turtle Bay's Stable Beach, followed by cocktails and appetizers.

Helping with Kelly's eco-chic vision we incorporated locally grown orchids, and coconut centerpiece containers.

During the planning we secretly helped Kelly plan a surprise for her Groom and guests, Fire knife and Hula dancers!!

Everyone was so surprised and really enjoyed the performance.

An inmate (Vegan) dinner was then enjoyed by all the guests at Ola located on the Turtle Bay Resort property.

Mahalo to AinaKai for the wonderful pictures and to all the talented Oahu wedding vendors that made this day so special!

Real Wedding - Coconut Club & Haiku Gardens - August 27, 2010

When Rachel first told me about her dream Moroccan color infused wedding I was hooked!
It turned out after I got to know Rachel & Reggie the colors they chose really reflected their personalties...vibrant, fun and full of life!
They decided to tie the knot among the beautiful, lush surroundings of Haiku Gardens. Then celebrated the night away at the Coconut Club (with a few fireworks!!)
Mahalo to you both for letting us be a part of your wedding! Much Aloha!

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Real Wedding - Lanikuhonua - July 30, 2010

You may remember Thuy & Sen from an earlier post on our blog, their beautiful beach side wedding took place  at Lanikuhonua in July.  Fisheye Studio created this wonderful video, you can feel the love! 

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Real Wedding - Hilton Hawaiian Village - August 14, 2010

It was a beautiful morning for Lori and Chrisitaan as the tied the knot on the Hilton Hawaiian Village Great Lawn.  Lori choose an overall color palette of royal blue with an accent of white & yellow. But she loved the vibrant tropical flowers of Hawaii, thus we incorporated those into the reception decorations which was held in the Hilton Hawaiian Coral Ballroom.
Take 1 awesome couple that fills their lives with fun + a caring family and friends = a wedding & reception that was a blast!!

Mahalo Lori & Christaan for allowing us to be a part of your wedding day!! Thanks to Ryan Best of Life Held Still for the photos!

 

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Vendor Feature - Peace Cafe

As some of you may know I love good food! So if you are looking for a healthy & yummy spot to take your bridal party check out Peace Cafe.
I recently visited this intimate eatery and instantly fell in love! Choosing from the menu was a challenge as there were so many tempting vegan options. I decided on the Cilantro Hummus sandwich and my hubby got the "Popeye" sandwich which had miso-tahini flavored spinach & tofu cubes. We shared a cup of their homemade Miso soup. The sandwiches were pilled with veggies, so fresh, and the ciabatta bread tasted like it was just baked. The soup was packed the flavor and crisp vegetables. So Yummy!!
They also do take out, so consider them for your pre-wedding lunch while you and the bridal party get ready for the big day.

Photos by: examiner.com & PeaceCafe.com. Collage by: Katy Castillo Weddings

Featured Venue - Sunset Ranch, North Shore Oahu

Recently I was invited to tour the wonderful Sunset Ranch, located on the North Shore of Oahu.

This property is a scenic hour drive from Waikiki, located overlooking Waimea Valley.

Sunset Ranch is a breathtaking 30 acres, making it a perfect location for anyone as it's a blank canvas that can easily be transformed into whatever you can imagine. Another reason to love this venue is their commitment to the environment as the property is protected as a private conservation easement. 

Rooms are available on site for the bridal party to get ready. Thank you Corinne for showing us around!

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Real Wedding - Lanikuhonua - July 30, 2010

Congratulations Thuy & Sen!! Together they choose Lanikuhonua as the beautiful setting for their special day. The weather was perfect, for the ceremony guests enjoyed the ocean breeze as they sat under the shade of one of the properties large trees. Thuy's cheery personally shone through with a fun color palette of turquoise, yellow and white.

After the ceremony guests were treated to a luau at Paradise Cove. Special thanks to Fisheye Studio who was there providing video & photography services, with help from Corinne from  What a day! Photography.

Real Wedding - Bayer Estate - July 10, 2010

Congratulations Heidi & Joel! They chose the historic Bayer Estate as the location for their simple yet elegant wedding ceremony & reception. Choosing the front yard for their ceremony allowed for a unique backdrop, using the house to hang beautiful decorations created by Designs by Hemingway. The bride incorporated white phalaenopsis orchids throughout the wedding design, including her cake which was made by Sunshines Cake Creations. Mahalo to Christie Pham Photography who took these wonderful pictures below and all the other talented vendors who made Heidi & Joel's wedding day so special!

Real Wedding - Wedding Highlight Video - The Moana Surfrider

A few months ago I was honored to coordinate a beautiful wedding for Kathy + Jerome (I shared a few pictures in an earlier posting) who flew all the way from Chicago to have their wedding in Hawaii. Their beautiful ceremony took place at Our Lady of Peace Cathdreal, followed by a oceanfront reception at the Moana Surfrider.  I was able to relive all the great memories of their wedding day thanks to Joshua from Fisheye Studio who just released their wedding video. Enjoy!!

kat + jigs // today i embark on a journey with you from Fisheye Studio on Vimeo.

Vendor Feature - Turtle Love Co.

Turtle Love Co. is a wonderful company to find unique, eco-conscious jewelry. Their artisans designs are truly creative. You can find beautiful jewelry for your bridal party or even yourself! And the best part is the jewelry is good for the earth using recycled materials, organic pearls (100% sustainable and hormone free), and fair trade gemstones. Here are a few of my favorite pieces...

Real Wedding - Bayer Estate - May 8, 2010

I always get excited for my client's wedding day, Laura & Sean's special day was no exception! After choosing the intimate Bayer Estate as their ceremony & reception location, this down-to-earth couple wanted the focus to be on their family and friends celebrating their wedding day with them. Laura & Sean treated guests to yummy food and a private Sushi Chef (Thanks to Ramon & Arnold from Sushi on Wheels, your sushi was SO good!). Guests were entertained throughout the evening by the very talented Ben & Maila. And dessert from Satura Cakes was a sweet success! A big mahalo to Christie Pham Photography for taking these beautiful pictures of the event!

Vendor Feature - Bliss! Hawai`i Cake Pops & Truffles

Weddings favors can not only add a personal touch to your wedding day, it can also be a small way to say "Thank you" to you guests. Food is always a favorite wedding favor idea. 

Today I wanted to share an up and coming company called Bliss! Hawai`i Cake Pops &Truffles. 

What is a cake pop? It's a bite sized cake on a stick dipped in chocolate or colored candy coating decorated with your choice of sprinkles or drizzles. They currently offer 8 cake flavors and owner, Erli Dagurao, personally makes each cake pop order. She encourages customers to customize their order  by using different colors, shapes and ribbons. With prices starting at $2 per cake pop, you can't resist to share these with your guests!!

Mahalo to Eddy Fong of Renai Photography for these wonderful pictures.

Vendor Feature - Fisheye Studio

I recently had the opportunity to sit down with Joshua Fair, owner and director, of Fisheye Studio. Joshua has a great personality, he makes you laugh (which is great for a nervous couple!) & is so genuine.

Fisheye Studio is a wonderful customer oriented video and photography company, they offer a variety of services to fit every couples needs and budget. While they specialize in Hawaii weddings Joshua recently was asked to shoot a wedding in Seattle. Never having been to the location before shooting the wedding could have been a challenge, but not for Fisheye Studio Being true professionals & proper preparation allowed them to film a beautiful wedding.
Check it out...

joshua + jennifer // seattle, wa // be the ball from Fisheye Studio on Vimeo.
For more information on Fisheye Studio visit their blog or website

Vendor Feature - Hotel Renew, Waikiki

It's no suprise that Hotel Renew is ranked #1 on Trip Advisor. We were recently invited for a tour of the eco-conscious hotel, as soon as entering the front doors you can't help but feel relaxed. With only 72 guest rooms, the hotel keeps the focus on their guests. Each room feels like a home away from home with their comfy platform beds, gentle art, dimmable lighting and complimentary WiFi. Not to mention each room has containers for recycling.
Located only a block from the beach, Hotel Renew is the perfect eco-friendly location for a Waikiki stay!

Pacific Wedding Guide

We are so happy to now be a part of the Pacific Wedding Guide, a guide to planning your wedding in the pacific.

This wonderful website not only lists top notch wedding vendors, but oodles of wedding planning information. And if that does not satisfy you check out their daily updated blog.

Wedding Expo 2009 - Hawaii Convention Center

This weekend was the Wedding Expo held at the Hawaii Convention Center.

It was an exciting event as one of our past weddings we coordinated was featured at the Honolulu Design Center booth. Wonderful pictures of the wedding, taken by Alecia Hoyt, were on display.
Katy made the floral centerpiece arrangement, seen in the pictures.

Mamma Mia Wedding Fair at Kahala Mall

This past Saturday Kahala Mall in partnership with Hawaii Bride & Groom held the Mama Mia sponsored by Hawaii Bride and Groom magazine.

One of our fav vendors Sunshine's Cake Creations was there giving out yummy samples of their most popular flavors: strawberry guava, pineapple coconut, chocolate Guinness, and green tea.

Don't forget to ask about their vegan & organic cakes!

Vendor Feature - Emi Hart - Unique Wedding Ceremony Music

Congrats to Emi Hart singer/songwriter who was featured in Midweek's entertainment section.
http://www.midweek.com/content/columns/thelowdown_article/emi_hart/

Emi is a beautiful singer with a rich voice. She is also a great person with a huge heart.
She can sing and play songs written by other artists but writes many of her own unique songs as well. Ask her to write a custom song for you ceremony!!

Several of my clients have had the pleasure of her playing at their wedding ceremony. If you are looking of unique singer for your wedding ceremony, Emi is the one!!

Relaxing on the Big Island!!

Last weekend I took some time off and traveled to the Big Island for my birthday. I'm so glad I did, it was really relaxing.
Of course my mind is always on weddings!! I stayed at a fabulous bed & breakfast who also rents out the property for weddings & receptions.

Honu Kai Bed & Breakfast is only 10 minutes from Kailua-Kona, which makes it convenient for your wedding guests. Hosts Wendi & Dave wonderful, genuine, caring people. They go above and beyond!!
The beautifully manicured lawn is used for the ceremony while their large lanai can seat up to 100 guests. The front yard can be set up for music and dancing.

Thanks Wendi & Dave for a fantastic stay!