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.

Inspiration Board - Alice in Wonderland

Last week Disney's Alice in Wonderland premiered in theaters. As a child I grew up watching Disney movies, so I couldn't have been more excited to see the current spin on this classic!

Influenced by the movie here is an Alice in Wonderland wedding inspiration board, designed to get all of you in the mood!

Garden Clocks & Napkin Ring by Pier 1

Alice in Wonderland Rabbit Invitations by VivaLaViolette 

EAT ME or DRINK ME-cupcake, party picks by Pink Cherry Mama

Place setting, Rose teacup & Croquet set by Country Living 

“Alice in Wonderland" wedding dress by Reem Macra 

Paper Lanterns by Cup Candy 

Alice in Wonderland Bridesmaid’s dress by Sue Wong for Disney Bridal

Three Tier Pink Beaded Hanging Tea Light Candle Holder by Always Elegant 

Love: King and Queen of Hearts by USPS 

Real Wedding - North Shore Oahu Wedding - Kate + Adam

Kate and Adam chose me to assist them with their wedding July last year. They wanted a simple, intimate ceremony for 2 plus their daughter (she's so cute!) on the North Shore, Oahu. Thanks to Barbara of Terra Photography for capturing the special day so beautifully.

Valentine's Day in Tokyo

I was so lucky to spend Valentine's weekend in Tokyo. Wow, it was such a great city and everyone was so friendly!! While there I attended a flower competition featuring some of Tokyo's talented floral designers. Here are a few pictures of the event...

Real Wedding - Wedding Highlight Video - Sheraton Waikiki

A few weeks ago I posted pictures from Jinny + Dan's spirited wedding at the Sheraton Waikiki January 16, 2010.

Today I'm excited to share with you their wedding highlight video created by the talented Joesph Jang. Thanks Joesph for sharing the video, great job!

Venue Feature - Turtle Bay Resort, North Shore Oahu

At Katy Castillo Weddings we specialize in destination weddings, it's such an honor to help couples from far away because they really trust us to be their advocates and always look out for them. Recently a client request pictures of ceremony locations in the Turtle Bay Resort, I wanted to get updated photos, so we took a road trip to the North Shore!!

Thanks to Catering Sales Manager, Pura, for driving us around the property in her golf cart!! Here are a few photos of the Turtle Bay ceremony locations....

Stable Beach

Kuilima Point


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Real Wedding - Sheraton Waikiki - January 19, 2010

Congratulations to Jinny + Dan!!

It was a beautiful day in Waikiki; sunny, clear sky and a cool breeze.The ceremony took place on the Ni'ihau Lanai at the Sheraton Waikiki, a private retreat among the hustle of Waikiki while providing a breathtaking panoramic view of Waikiki beach.

Later the Lanai served as dance floor where guests danced, danced, danced!

Thank you Jinny and Dan for letting us be apart of your special day!!
Mahalo to all the great vendors who made the day special, especially Wendy & Eric of L'amour Photography for providing these beautiful pictures.

A Note of Thanks

Stationary is a fun and easy way to express yourself. Lemontree Paperie has these wonderful personalized note pads. The set includes 75 note cards that comes with a clear clipboard.
What a unique way to say thanks to a family member or your bridal party for making your wedding day extra special.

Mele Kalikimaka!!

Mele Kalikimaka to our clients' from years past and our upcoming 2010 clients!! And to all the wonderful vendors we work with!!

Thanks to Sunshines Cake Creations for my own gingerbread "woman"!

Christmas Stocking Guest Favor

Congratulations to Mari & Chris who were married this past Saturday!! Thank you for letting us assist you with your special day, it was an event filled with love and we were so honored to be a part of it.
We wanted to share a picture of their adorable Christmas stocking guest favor which they stuffed with goodies such as yummy gingerbread cookies. Mari had the stockings custom made for her, in alternating colors of silver (pictured below) and turquoise. Too Cute!!

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

Real Wedding - Moana Surfrider, Waikiki - Nov.16, 2009

Congratulations to Lien + Eamon! The happy couple flew from California to get married here in Hawaii and were joined by friends and family from around the world. Thanks for letting us be part of you special day, it was so much fun!

The ceremony took place on the Moana Surfrider, Terrace. These beautiful florals were created by Designs by Hemingway.

The reception was held in the Lani Kai Room, where guests dined and danced the night away.For dessert guests were served delicious cake made by Sunshines Cake Creations.

Special thanks to the wonderfully talented Christie Pham Photography who took these wonderful photos!!

Rappeling for a cause..

As I've written over the past few weeks Katy Castillo Weddings participated in Special Olympics Hawaii "Over the Edge" fundraiser. Yesterday at the Sheraton Waikiki about 100 rappelers scaled down 31 stories for a great cause. Thanks again to all who donated.

Here are a few pictures....

Sheraton's Waikiki RumFire, supporters gathered to cheer on participants

Arnulfo beginning his decent down 31 stories (about 350 ft!)
Halfway there...

Safely on the ground with some Special Olympic Athletes

Boutonnieres For Everyone...

Boutonnieres can be so under appreciated! But these creative designs will make you rethink traditional. Vintage, eco-friendly or classic - you got to love these and they make a great keepsake.

Creamsicle Boutonniere & Yellow Polka Dot by Peppermint Cloud

Peacock Boutonniere by Emily K Botanic Studio

Shell Boutonniere by Fritts Rosenow

Vintage Teal Zipper by Libyball

Recycled Paper Flower by Jujubug

Update - Special Olympics "Over the Edge"

I am SO happy to announce we have exceeded our Special Olympics fundraising goal! Thank you to the wedding community & all our supporters who so generously donated.

Doug Fitch Music

Rev. Greg Christopherson

Sunshine's Cake Creations

See everyone November 13 at the Sheraton Waikiki!! Mahalo!

Update - Special Olympics "Over the Edge"

More donations have been received for Special Olympics "Over the Edge". A huge Mahalo to the following...

Renai Photography

Pacific Bride Guide

Beauty by Tania

We are only $575 from our goal!!

Update - Special Olympics "Over the Edge"

The donations have started coming in and I want to take a moment and thank everyone for their generous donations!

Big Mahalos!

Fish Eye Studio Inc.

CJ's Mobile DJ

Terra Photography

We are $725 from our goal!!

Special Olympics - Over the Edge - Help us reach our goal! !

Katy Castillo Weddings is so honored to be given the opportunity to participate in Over the Edge of Waikiki. But we can only be a part of this great fundraising event if we reach our donation goal.
WHY: A first of it's kind event to raise money for the Special Olympics.
WHAT: If we raise at least a $1000 for Special Olympics, a representative of Katy Castillo Weddings (Arnulfo Castillo, my brave husband!) will rappel for the cause down the tallest building in Waikiki.
31 stories!
WHERE: The Sheraton Waikiki's newest bar, the Edge of Waikiki, with an all new infinity pool and bar.
WHEN: November 13, Time to be announced. Your invited to join us at the Edge of Waikiki to support Arnulfo, as well as enjoy the music and drink/pupu specials.

Please help us reach our fundraising goal so we can participate in this event by donating HERE.

Check back on my blog frequently as I list who has generously donated to this great cause!

Real Wedding - Sacred Heart Church & Halekulani - October 3, 2009

Congratulations Sonya & Micheal!
Their wedding ceremony took place at Sacred Heart Church then a reception followed at Halekulani. Guests were treated to awesome entertainment by James "Kimo" Opiana , a talented Lion Dance and 2 slide shows.
Sonya & Micheal's family and friends were so caring, they made the wedding day really special.
Thank you for letting us be a part of your wedding day!

Here is a beautifully created video by Crane Media of their wedding day.

Real Wedding - Lanikuhonua, Kapolei - Sept. 27, 2009

Congratulations Chazlynne & Nathan!

Coordinating this celebration at Lanikuhonua was so much fun. The bride was creative and talented, choosing to make many of the items used to decorate her ceremony & reception. She even made the groomsmen ties! Here are a few pictures from the talented Renai Photography, who captured the wedding day memories. More photos to come!

Catamaran, Waikiki Wedding - Jessica & Dylan - August 19, 2009

Jessica and Dylan wanted a exciting yet private location for their wedding ceremony, chartering a catamaran was the perfect fit. After the couple said "I do" guests munched on yummy catered cuisine and took in the sights of Waikiki. More wonderful pictures taken by AinaKai can be found on our website gallery. Congratulations Jessica and Dylan!!

Sweet Scents

If your looking for a perfume that is fresh, clean and not overpowering on your wedding day you should visit Pacifica.com.
Fragrances like Hawaiian Ruby Guava, Tahitian Gardenia, & Waikiki Pikake smell like Hawaii.
Pacifica products are made with the finest sustainable raw materials, no animal ingredients & recycled packaging.
Our fav product is the solid perfumes, spill proof and the perfect size to to fit in a pocket or purse.

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.

Real Wedding - Shriner's Beach Club, Waimanalo

Check out our website as we recently added pictures to our photo gallery from a wedding we coordinated at the Shriner's Beach Club, Waimanalo.

We were so lucky to assist Melissa and Justin with their special day.

Thanks to Dulce by Visionari who took these wonderful pictures.

Real Wedding - Engagement Photo Sessions

Most of us don't have a photographer follow us around everyday. We recommend our clients book an engagement photo session (if it's within their budget) with their wedding photographer so they are comfortable and relaxed on their wedding day.
Using the sites of the Haleiwa, North Shore as a backdrop Wendy and Eric of L'Amour Photography took these fresh and modern engagement pictures. After seeing these pictures I can't wait to see the images they capture at the wedding!!
(Grace & Kevin, only 90 days till your wedding!)

Dancing down the Aisle!

I love fun fun weddings!! Nothing quite sets the tone for your wedding day then dancing down the aisle!! Enjoy & Happy Friday!

Real Wedding - Lanikuhonua, Kathy & Beau - July 12, 2009

Last Sunday we had the pleasure of coordinating a wonderful wedding at Lanikuhonua, the bride and and groom were great to work with.

Kathy & Beau wanted a fun wedding that really captured their unique personal style. Elegant centerpieces added color to the guest tables while a Japanese lantern "chandelier" was the focal point in the clear top tent. Many thanks to the vendors at this event.The weather was perfect and it was so much fun to see their guests dance the night away!

We wish them all the best on their new journey to live in Japan!! Congratulations Kathy & Beau!!

Professional photos of this event from Shawn Starr coming soon...

Cute Cupcake!

These gorgeous cupcake wrappers from Paper Orchid add a little something special to your cupcakes. The wrappers can also be used to decorate votive candles.

Real Wedding - Catamaran, Waikiki Wedding - Aron & Julee - June 18, 2009

Congratulations to Julee & Aron!!
The sunset wedding started with guests boarding the Outrigger Catamaran on the sand of Waikiki Beach. For a truely intimate wedding the catamaran was privately chartered, with guests enjoying drinks, pupus & live music. Sea turtles & rainbows made the evening extra special. These wonderful pictures were taken by Terra Photography, thanks for sharing Barbara!!

Personalized Wedding Cake Stands

Using a cake stand can add an extra special element to your wedding cake.

Raise the Cake offers cake stands that can be custom designed to match your wedding or choose one that has been pre-designed.

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.