{"id":514,"date":"2018-09-08T20:12:42","date_gmt":"2018-09-08T20:12:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alohaislandweddings.com\/WP\/?p=514"},"modified":"2018-11-29T22:32:37","modified_gmt":"2018-11-29T22:32:37","slug":"questions-from-a-bride-for-a-hawaii-beach-wedding","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alohaislandweddings.com\/WP\/2018\/09\/questions-from-a-bride-for-a-hawaii-beach-wedding.html","title":{"rendered":"Frequently asked questions for a wedding in Hawaii"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\">#1 : What are some of your favorite wedding locations in Hawaii ? .<\/span><\/h3>\n<div>\n<h5><strong>Answer : We use many locations on the island we have helped coordinate weddings from the West side of beautiful secluded country Makua , Makaha beach to the Eastside of Makapu&#8217;u , We are able to help plan your wedding anywhere on the island we go into private estates , exclusive clubs, ranches , local home to each front lots around the island , Though we have a few favorite locations that we love to use they are listed below .<\/strong><\/h5>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong><span class=\"gmail-aZo\" style=\"color: #339966;\">Makapuu Beach Park\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"gmail-aSG\"><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"gmail-:pb\" class=\"gmail-aQG gmail-aYB\" style=\"font-size: 16px;\" src=\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/IIpBKzNi30U\/mqdefault.jpg\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"gmail-aSH\">\n<div id=\"gmail-:pl\" class=\"gmail-aYy\">\n<div class=\"gmail-aYA\"><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"gmail-:po\" class=\"gmail-aSM\" src=\"https:\/\/ssl.gstatic.com\/docs\/doclist\/images\/mediatype\/icon_2_youtube_x16.png\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"gmail-aYz\">\n<div class=\"gmail-a12\"><strong><span style=\"color: #339966;\">Waimanalo Beach Park and Recreational Bay State Park<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/u6MlYAbihyA\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"gmail-aSH\">\n<div id=\"gmail-:yd\" class=\"gmail-aYy\">\n<div class=\"gmail-aYA\"><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"gmail-:11g\" class=\"gmail-aSM\" src=\"https:\/\/ssl.gstatic.com\/docs\/doclist\/images\/mediatype\/icon_2_youtube_x16.png\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"gmail-aYz\">\n<div class=\"gmail-a12\">\n<div class=\"gmail-aQA\"><strong><span style=\"color: #008000;\">Kualoa beach Park\u00a0 &#8220;China mans Hat&#8221;\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/X53jhhYRuw4\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"gmail-aSH\">\n<div id=\"gmail-:117\" class=\"gmail-aYy\">\n<div class=\"gmail-aYz\">\n<div class=\"gmail-a12\">\n<div class=\"gmail-aQA\"><span style=\"color: #008000;\">Waialae or also known as\u00a0<\/span><span id=\"gmail-:10v\" class=\"gmail-a3I\" style=\"color: #008000;\"><a class=\"gmail-aQy gmail-aZR gmail-e gmail-aZr\" style=\"color: #008000;\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=KdVEdSuBLBY&amp;authuser=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kahala Beach<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><a class=\"wl-entity-page-link\" title=\"Magic Island\" href=\"https:\/\/alohaislandweddings.com\/WP\/entity\/magic-island\" data-id=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl01070\/entity\/magic_island;http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl01070\/entity\/magic_island__\" >Magic Island <\/a>near Waikiki :<\/p>\n<div class=\"prw_rup prw_common_atf_header_bl_responsive headerBL\" data-prwidget-name=\"common_atf_header_bl_responsive\" data-prwidget-init=\"handlers\">\n<div class=\"blRow \" data-locid=\"561036\" data-placetypeid=\"10021\">\n<div class=\"is-hidden-mobile blEntry address ui_link \" data-mapfilters=\"\"><span class=\"detail\"><span class=\"street-address\">1201 Ala Moana Blvd<\/span>,<span>\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"extended-address\">At the end of Ala Moana Beach Park<\/span>,<span>\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"locality\">Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96814-4205<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"header_buttons\">\n<div id=\"@ta\/trips.save-to-trip:location:561036_component_3\" class=\"react-container component-widget saveToTripWrapper\" data-component-props=\"page-manifest\" data-component=\"@ta\/trips.save-to-trip\" data-component-init=\"data-component-init\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/GoDxZK75T0c\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"gmail-aSH\">\n<h3><strong style=\"color: #3366ff;\">\u00a0#2 :\u00a0 May I design my own style and colors for our wedding arch ?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h5>Yes you may choose what ever color fabric for the arch that you want or flower colors , luckily in Hawaii<br \/>\nthe islands are blessed with so many colors and couple usually match them to the wedding archway,<br \/>\nWe have 4 different arches to choose from<br \/>\nThe white Trellis arch : The dark Mahogany Bamboo Arch : The Natural color Bamboo Arch :The Palm archway<\/h5>\n<div style=\"width: 1010px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.alohaislandweddings.com\/Hawaii_weddings\/orange%20and%20pink%20wedding%20theme%20oahu%20vanessa.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.alohaislandweddings.com\/Hawaii_weddings\/orange%20and%20pink%20wedding%20theme%20oahu%20vanessa.jpg\" alt=\"Hawaii beach wedding dark pink and Orange theme colors\" width=\"1000\" height=\"611\" \/><\/a><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Bright orange hibiscus with soft pink plumerias on the sand of the aisle way with fuchsia tie sashes around the white chair cover<\/p><\/div>\n<div>\n<h3><strong style=\"color: #3366ff;\">\u00a0#3 : How do i apply for my wedding license in Hawaii to be all legit .<br \/>\nwhat type of paperwork do we need to make our marriage legal?<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<h6><strong><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Answer : you will need to have chosen your minister already because its one of the questions they ask you on the form ,The form is found here :\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><strong><a style=\"font-size: 16px;\" href=\"https:\/\/emrs.ehawaii.gov\/emrs\/public\/home.html;jsessionid=183D7CCE1FF2A43B55C658CD692C7903.prodapp1\">Hawaii online wedding application \u00a0<\/a><\/strong><strong><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">so once it is filled out\u00a0 click send and you will then receive a confirmation email with a <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">license locator number<\/span><\/strong><strong><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">\u00a0.Please have that locator number ready for when you go to Marriage office in Hawaii \/ if your on Oahu the address is<\/span><\/strong><\/h6>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3><strong>1250 Punchbowl St, Honolulu, HI 96813<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><strong>They are open 8am to 4pm<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3><strong>bring a photo Id such as a passport or driver license<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5><strong>Here is a Map to the License office and then to Aloha Island Weddings office\u00a0 { its actually a 7 min walk or a 3 min car ride }<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border: 0;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m28!1m12!1m3!1d3717.050028408063!2d-157.86050519974242!3d21.309039435777812!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!4m13!3e6!4m5!1s0x7c006e744bf09d95%3A0x5cf4a9fb627bc334!2s1154+Fort+Street+Mall%2C+Honolulu%2C+HI+96813!3m2!1d21.3107503!2d-157.86028489999998!4m5!1s0x7c006ddf9478fb13%3A0x21641952d5f48451!2sMarriage+License+Agent%2C+1250+Punchbowl+St%2C+Honolulu%2C+HI+96813!3m2!1d21.3076789!2d-157.8558314!5e0!3m2!1sen!2sus!4v1537142940108\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<div>\n<h3><strong style=\"color: #3366ff;\">\u00a0#4 : What do i do if it rains on my wedding ?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h5>We have a white wedding tent that is ready to go up thats included in all the weddings we do , plus we bring umbrellas and parasols<br \/>\nWe found that usually though if it does rain on the beach it passes over and stays up in the mountain region of the island<br \/>\nand doesn&#8217;t stay for long on the beach maybe 10 minuets and then clears .<\/h5>\n<p><div style=\"width: 657px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alohaislandweddings.com\/string%20quartet%20prepares%20for%20the%20next%20song.jpg\" alt=\"Wedding tent in case of rain\" width=\"647\" height=\"352\" \/><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Musicians covered by a wedding tent near the beach wedding site<\/p><\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\">\u00a0#5 : We honestly do not know the difference between Oahu and Waikiki. <\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #3366ff;\">Could you explain that to us please?<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h5><strong>Ok Waikiki is the main tourist town on the island of Oahu , Hawaii has 7 main islands and Oahu is the 3rd largest of them ,\u00a0 the main capital of Hawaii is located on Oahu known as Honolulu i. The Hawaiian meaning for Oahu is &#8221; The Gathering Place &#8221;<br \/>\nHere is an excellent sky view of Waikiki via drone video below<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/PP2SqlAhbMQ\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\">#6 :Could you give us some advise on Music selection for our wedding ?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Great music question for a wedding in Hawaii :<\/strong><br \/>\nSince you are having your wedding on one of the Hawaiian\u00a0 islands<br \/>\nalot of wedding couples choose Hawaiian tradition elements such as the ukulele\u00a0 and or Hula dancer.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/htonSsurOSM\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>though we have many types of musicians from harpist to steal drums , flutes, violin ,<br \/>\ncello , piano and many more ideas may be found @ this link <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alohaislandweddings.com\/hawaii_wedding_music.htm\">Hawaii wedding music<\/a><\/p>\n<div><strong>For example here is part of a repertoire list of one of our local Ukulele musicians :<\/strong><br \/>\nA Thousand Years (Christina Perri) C 2. All of Me (John Legend) F 3. All You Need is Love (The Beatles) G 4. Aloha \u2018Oe G 5. Alright (Darius Rucker) G 6. Banana Pancakes (Jack Johnson) G 7. Better Together (Jack Johnson) F 8. Beyond the Reef D 9. Blue Hawaii G 10. Blue Hawaiian Moonlight D 11. Brighter Than The Sun (Colby Caillat) D 12. Brown Eyed Girl (Van Morrison) F 13. Can&#8217;t Help Falling in Love F 14. Cinderella (Stephen Curtis Chapman) A 15. Collide (Howie Day) G 16. Could I Have This Dance F 17. Count on Me (Bruno Mars) G 18. Crazy Love (Van Morrison) G 19. Crazy Without You (Lawai\u2019a) F 20. Dance With Me (Intrigue) D 21. Dock of the Bay (Otis Redding) F 22. Down (Jay Sean) A 23. E Ku\u2019ulei, E Ku\u2019uipo F 24. Easy Street (Chalice) 25. Ekolu Mea Nui A 26. Ever the Same (Rob Thomas) D 27. Falling For You (Colbie Caillat) A 28. Fire (Bruce Springsteen) A 29. Free Falling (Tom Petty) C 30. God Gave Me You (Dave Barnes) C 31. Grass Shack G 32. Grow Old With You (Adam Sandler) F 33. Haleakala Hula C 34. Haole Hula G 35. Hawaiian Wedding Song A 36. He Aloha Mele D 37. He Hawai\u2019i Au G 38. He U\u2019i F 39. Henehene Kou Aka A 40. Hey Soul Sister (Train) A 41. Hi\u2019Ilawe C 42. Ho\u2019oheno A\u2019o Pililani F-G 43. Hukilau G 44. Hula O Makee F 45. I Can Get Off On You (Waylon Jennings) C 46. I Kona C 47. I Won\u2019t Give Up on Us (Jason Mraz) C 48. I\u2019ll Be (Edwin McCain) F 49. I\u2019ll Be Your Baby Tonight (Bob Dylan) D 50. I\u2019m Yours (Jason Mraz) G 51. In a Little Village Church D 52. In This Life G 53. In Your Eyes (Peter Gabriel) 54. Into the Mystic (Van Morrison)C 55. Island Style (John Cruz) A 56. Just the Way You Are (Bruno Mars) A 57. Just When I Needed you Most F 58. Kaimana Hila C 59. Kanaka Waiwai G 60. Ke Aloha G 61. Kipahulu A 62. Kiss the Girl (The Little Mermaid) D 63. Ku\u2019u Lei Hoku F 64. Ku\u2019uipo (Elvis Presley) C 65. Ku\u2019ulei Awapuhi A 66. Ku\u2019ulei, Ku\u2019uipo (Hapa) C 67. L.O.V.E. (Nat King Cole) A 68. Lego House (Ed Sheeran) G 69. Lei Nani C 70. Let Her Go (Passenger) F 71. Let it Be (The Beatles)<\/div>\n<h3><strong>How many songs do i need to choose for my beach wedding ?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div>Ok to start the musician is there for a full hour playing music most of the time , starting when the guest arrive and playing while photos are being taken .<\/div>\n<div>Here is an idea of places during the wedding that we ask you for your music selection song.<\/div>\n<div>1. is there is a bridal party a special song for them to walk into<\/div>\n<div>2. For the brides entrance<\/div>\n<div>3. The Recessional { when your walking out as husband and wife }<\/div>\n<div>4.\u00a0 Alot of couples do a first dance on the beach since the back drop is so lovely<\/div>\n<div>So we ask our couples to give us 3 to 4 song selection .<\/div>\n<div>________________________________________________________________________________________<\/div>\n<h3><strong><span style=\"color: #339966;\">These are some Random Questions from other brides we have worked with<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Hi Aloha Island Weddings do you have a list of marriage agents in Hawaii and whats entailed about the wedding license<\/p>\n<p>es once you complete the application you will be sent this information by the health dept which is in<br \/>\ncharge of the licenses :<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<div>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><b><i>This Locator ID (also found on your payment receipt as Authorization Code) is important. This number will be needed to access your temporary Certificate of Marriage. Please note that the temporary certificate is only available to those whose performer enters the ceremony information online. If your performer is online, your temporary certificate will be available after two business days. Check with your license agent for an online performer. Please provide the temporary certificate and the Locator ID (Authorization Code) to each agency that needs to determine that this marriage occurred in the State of Hawaii.<\/i><\/b><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Proof of age is required. A certified copy of a birth certificate must be presented for anyone 18 years of age or under. A valid I.D. or driver&#8217;s license may be presented for anyone 19 years of age or over.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">If previously married, proof of original divorce decree or death certificate needs to be presented to the marriage agent by the applicant if the divorce or death was final within 30 days of applying for a marriage license.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">The marriage license expires 30 days from and including the date of issuance, after which it automatically becomes null and void.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div>Marriage Agent List<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<div><b>Adolpho, &#8220;Margie<\/b><\/div>\n<div>\n<div>Kahuku&#8221;,\u00a0Hawaii<\/div>\n<div>808-293-6020&#8243;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div><b>Allen, &#8220;Stella<\/b><\/div>\n<div>\n<div>Honolulu&#8221;,\u00a0Hawaii<\/div>\n<div>808-586-4543&#8243;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div><b>Asbel, &#8220;Nerine<\/b><\/div>\n<div>\n<div>Kapolei&#8221;,\u00a0Hawaii<\/div>\n<div>808-679-3271&#8243;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div><b>Belton, &#8220;Amanda<\/b><\/div>\n<div>\n<div>Kapolei&#8221;,\u00a0Hawaii<\/div>\n<div>808-679-3270&#8243;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div><b>Brown, &#8220;Judith<\/b><\/div>\n<div>\n<div>Honolulu&#8221;,\u00a0Hawaii<\/div>\n<div>808-586-4544&#8243;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div><b>CARSON, &#8220;LAUREN<\/b><\/div>\n<div>\n<div>Honolulu&#8221;,\u00a0Hawaii<\/div>\n<div>808-923-4876&#8243;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div><b>Chang, &#8220;Sheri<\/b><\/div>\n<div>\n<div>Kahuku&#8221;,\u00a0Hawaii<\/div>\n<div>808-293-6020&#8243;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div><b>Corpuz, &#8220;Diosdado<\/b><\/div>\n<div>\n<div>Kahuku&#8221;,\u00a0Hawaii<\/div>\n<div>808-293-6020&#8243;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div><b>HASHIMOTO, &#8220;RACHEL<\/b><\/div>\n<div>\n<div>Honolulu&#8221;,\u00a0Hawaii<\/div>\n<div>808-923-4876&#8243;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div><b>Koehne, &#8220;Megan<\/b><\/div>\n<div>\n<div>Kahuku&#8221;,\u00a0Hawaii<\/div>\n<div>808-293-6020&#8243;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div><b>Kubota, &#8220;Jamie<\/b><\/div>\n<div>\n<div>Kahuku&#8221;,\u00a0Hawaii<\/div>\n<div>808-293-6020&#8243;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div><b>Lavarias, &#8220;Kelly<\/b><\/div>\n<div>\n<div>Honolulu&#8221;,\u00a0Hawaii<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div><b>Lobendahn, &#8220;Marcilena<\/b><\/div>\n<div>\n<div>Honolulu&#8221;,\u00a0Hawaii<\/div>\n<div>808-586-0034&#8243;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div><b>Luning, &#8220;Sherilynn<\/b><\/div>\n<div>\n<div>Honolulu&#8221;,\u00a0Hawaii<\/div>\n<div>808-679-1326&#8243;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div><b>Nacapuy, &#8220;Roy<\/b><\/div>\n<div>\n<div>Kahuku&#8221;,\u00a0Hawaii<\/div>\n<div>808-293-6020&#8243;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div><b>Naone, &#8220;Toni<\/b><\/div>\n<div>\n<div>Honolulu&#8221;,\u00a0Hawaii<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div><b>Okimoto, &#8220;Cheryl<\/b><\/div>\n<div>\n<div>Honolulu&#8221;,\u00a0Hawaii<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div><b>Onaka, &#8220;Alvin<\/b><\/div>\n<div>\n<div>Honolulu&#8221;,\u00a0Hawaii<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div><b>Patrick, &#8220;Melina<\/b><\/div>\n<div>\n<div>Kahuku&#8221;,\u00a0Hawaii<\/div>\n<div>808-293-6020&#8243;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div><b>PAULSEN, &#8220;APRIL<\/b><\/div>\n<div>\n<div>SCHOFIELD BARRACKS&#8221;,\u00a0Hawaii<\/div>\n<div>402-821-7449&#8243;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div><b>Pere, &#8220;Sydney<\/b><\/div>\n<div>\n<div>Kahuku&#8221;,\u00a0Hawaii<\/div>\n<div>808-293-6020&#8243;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div><b>SHARMAN, &#8220;THERESA<\/b><\/div>\n<div>\n<div>Honolulu&#8221;,\u00a0Hawaii<\/div>\n<div>808-923-4876&#8243;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div><b>Tipoti, &#8220;Tiare<\/b><\/div>\n<div>\n<div>Kahuku&#8221;,\u00a0Hawaii<\/div>\n<div>808-293-6020&#8243;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div><b>Vomvoris, &#8220;Melissa<\/b><\/div>\n<div>\n<div>Mililani&#8221;,\u00a0Hawaii<\/div>\n<div>808-738-7590&#8243;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div><b>WHARTON, &#8220;LAKISHA<\/b><\/div>\n<div>\n<div>SCHOFIELD BARRACKS&#8221;,\u00a0Hawaii<\/div>\n<div>210-722-7148&#8243;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div><b>Yamamoto, &#8220;Keith<\/b><\/div>\n<div>\n<div>Honolulu&#8221;,\u00a0Hawaii<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div><b>Young, &#8220;Suzanne<\/b><\/div>\n<div>\n<div>Honolulu&#8221;,\u00a0Hawaii<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"gmail_default\">Hi Paul,<\/div>\n<div class=\"gmail_default\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"gmail_default\">I apologize for being late with the email. I want to make to include a much detail as possible.\u00a0 I have included the general details regarding the wedding, must-haves, maybe, and items that we do not want.<\/div>\n<div class=\"gmail_default\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"gmail_default\">-Renewal of vows\u00a0and we would like to have our friend to perform the ceremony.<\/div>\n<div class=\"gmail_default\">&#8211; June 17, 2019<\/div>\n<div class=\"gmail_default\">-Morning wedding (~10 or 10:30 am)<\/div>\n<div class=\"gmail_default\">-Location: Kualoa Beach Park<\/div>\n<div class=\"gmail_default\">-Wedding colors: coral, grey, navy<\/div>\n<div class=\"gmail_default\">-Flowers: plumerias, orchids, hibiscus<\/div>\n<div class=\"gmail_default\">-Following the wedding, we were planning to have a backyard BBQ at our place in Mililani.<\/div>\n<div class=\"gmail_default\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"gmail_default\"><u>MUST HAVES<\/u><\/div>\n<div class=\"gmail_default\">-small table for family photos of those that are in heaven<\/div>\n<div class=\"gmail_default\">-frangipani bouquet<\/div>\n<div class=\"gmail_default\">-Photography (we like the package that is included in the &#8220;Lovers in Paradise&#8221; package.<\/div>\n<div class=\"gmail_default\">\n<div class=\"gmail_default\">&#8211; Maile lei for Curtiss and a lei for myself.<\/div>\n<div class=\"gmail_default\">\n<div class=\"gmail_default\">-Hawaiian conch shell\/prayer blessing<\/div>\n<div class=\"gmail_default\">-blessing of the rings and flower lei<\/div>\n<div class=\"gmail_default\">-flower heart circle<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"gmail_default\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"gmail_default\"><u>NICE TO HAVE BUT DEPENDS ON PRICE<\/u><\/div>\n<div class=\"gmail_default\">-videography<\/div>\n<div class=\"gmail_default\">-leis for our parents (total of 3)<\/div>\n<div class=\"gmail_default\">-flower pathway<\/div>\n<div class=\"gmail_default\">-1 Tier cake and cupcakes.<\/div>\n<div class=\"gmail_default\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"gmail_default\"><u>DO NOT NEED TO HAVE<\/u><\/div>\n<div class=\"gmail_default\">\n<div class=\"gmail_default\">-sand ceremony<\/div>\n<div class=\"gmail_default\">-white wedding limo<\/div>\n<div class=\"gmail_default\">-we can provide the cooler with ice and drinks<\/div>\n<div class=\"gmail_default\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"gmail_default\">-In some of the photos on the website, there is a table with a cake. Is that separate, if so, how much would it cost to include that?<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"gmail_default\">-Instead of chairs at the ceremony, we would like to have our family and friends surround\u00a0us in a circle for the ceremony.<\/div>\n<div class=\"gmail_default\">&#8211; How many people can attend? When I was looking at the State of Hawaii beach permit, it stated a maximum of 30 people.<\/div>\n<div class=\"gmail_default\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"gmail_default\">I am for sure that there will be more questions. Overall we want a low-key, budget-friendly and low-stress wedding. I hope this works out and I get to work with you on this.<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div>\u00a0Do you recommend having the wedding at sunset time? or earlier?<br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #0b5394;\">I recommend having your wedding between 1pm and 430pm\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"color: #0b5394;\">because the lighting is still good and you get the pretty blue color of the ocean<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"color: #0b5394;\">plus as it gets toward sunset it usually get windy on the beach<br \/>\n<\/span><\/div>\n<div>How do you predict the weather will be in January?<\/div>\n<div><span style=\"color: #0b5394;\">One cannot predict the weather usually on the beach if it does rain it passes through in 10 minuet,<\/span><\/div>\n<div>7. Just to make sure, it is BOTH video and pictures, right?<\/div>\n<div><span style=\"color: #0b5394;\">In your package we made for you its only Photos , if you want to add a edited Video its $550<\/span><\/div>\n<div>8. Do you require a deposit?<br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #0b5394;\">The deposit varies from $500 to $1000 depending on your package that you choose ,<br \/>\nyou may pay the remainder when we meet in Hawaii at our office for a meeting when you arrive.<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"color: #0b5394;\">I will be sending sending you a invoice this weekend through Paypal which accepts all CC.<\/span><\/div>\n<div>9. Are we meeting before the wedding day and for how long?<br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #0b5394;\">Yes our office is 1154 Fort street Mall suite 208<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"color: #0b5394;\">\u00a0it about 7 minuets away from the Wedding license\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<div>10. Do we need to get our own transportation to the beach?<\/div>\n<div><span style=\"color: #0b5394;\">Yes , i will help you order a limo if you want its about 70 an hour<\/span><\/div>\n<div>11. What is a French style globe or a costume fresh hand held bouquet?<br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #0b5394;\">\u00a0The french style bouquet is the full round globe style , you may choose any style that you want its best to send a photo<\/span><\/div>\n<div>12. Do you all do Hawaiian Lei crowns?\u00a0 Yes we do here is our website for them<\/div>\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/alohaislandweddings.com\/haku.htm\">https:\/\/alohaislandweddings.com\/haku.htm<\/a><\/div>\n<div>sorry for asking too many questions!<\/div>\n<div><span style=\"color: #0b5394;\">Great questions sorry for the delay , if you have FB please connect to us here on our private page at :<br \/>\n<\/span><\/div>\n<div>also your wedding website package is found here\u00a0 :<\/div>\n<div>\u00a0I hope you can really help us create a special day!<\/div>\n<div class=\"gmail_default\">\u200bYes we will !\u200b<\/div>\n<div>__________________________________________________________________________________<\/div>\n<div>\n<div><strong><span style=\"color: #339966;\">Question from KaTea and Nate for their wedding in Hawaii<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<div>Hi, I wanted to get some information from you about you wedding services.<\/div>\n<div>I&#8217;d like to have a wedding in Kakaako Park &amp; have a reception to follow near by in a restaurant or cocktail lounge.\u00a0 We are anticipating just under 150 guests &amp; would like the reception to be a light buffet or heavy pupu&#8217;s.\u00a0 I know my wedding is not until 2 more years at this point but we need to get our finances in place so I was hoping you could give us a starting point.<\/div>\n<div>I am a resident of Oahu &amp; we live in Mililani; Kewalows is a very special place for my fiance &amp; he would love to have everything put together in that area.<\/div>\n<div>Our wedding date is tentative of 08\/22\/2020.<\/div>\n<div>Could you provide me with some pricing of your services &amp; location costs to get pointed in the right direction.<\/div>\n<div class=\"m_-3780879016980319405ydpe4286283signature\">\n<div>Thank you, have a great day.<\/div>\n<div>Kathie<\/div>\n<div>808.xxx.xxxx<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>Answer<\/p>\n<div class=\"gmail_default\">Hi Kathie thanks for the email ,\u00a0 we focus on smaller intimate wedding ceremonies usually<br \/>\ndestination weddings from 10 to 35 guest only.<\/div>\n<div class=\"gmail_default\">Im sorry good luck on finding the right person,<\/div>\n<div class=\"gmail_default\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"gmail_default\">Aloha Island Weddings<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>_____________________________________________________________________________________<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"gmail_default\">Please clarify if you have two photographers, one videographer, and yourself (total of 4) I&#8217;m not clear when you speak of the &#8220;2nd photographer&#8221; if you mean the videographer or if there will be another person.<\/div>\n<div class=\"gmail_default\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"gmail_default\"><span style=\"color: #674ea7;\">Yes \u00a0it will just be the 3 of us for reception \u00a0: \u00a0 \u00a0Dewi and I will be helping with the Video for the reception :<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"gmail_default\">\n<p>I think they will just have to squeeze in whatever photos they can of the bride with bridesmaids at\u00a0<span class=\"m_-7153184216856948334m_6265178208038166993m_7392565042039755448m_7541935422399642581gmail-aBn\"><span class=\"m_-7153184216856948334m_6265178208038166993m_7392565042039755448m_7541935422399642581gmail-aQJ\">1:00pm\u00a0<\/span><\/span>since it would be nice to have a little time for them to freshen up before the limo picks them up at\u00a0<span class=\"m_-7153184216856948334m_6265178208038166993m_7392565042039755448m_7541935422399642581gmail-aBn\"><span class=\"m_-7153184216856948334m_6265178208038166993m_7392565042039755448m_7541935422399642581gmail-aQJ\">2:15pm<\/span><\/span>.\u00a0<span style=\"color: #674ea7;\">\u00a0Ok sounds good\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"gmail_default\">Nate and his groomsmen have opted not to have the party bus and will instead ride on the Royal Star bus with the rest of the guests. If they still want to capture video\/go pro footage on that bus ride that&#8217;s fine. Not sure if you provide the go pro for them?<\/div>\n<div class=\"gmail_default\"><span style=\"color: #674ea7;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"gmail_default\"><span style=\"color: #674ea7;\">Yes i do have a Gopro , I will talk to Nate and Marie about this in Hawaii<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"gmail_default\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"gmail_default\">Regarding photos before the ceremony at Lanikuhonua, there really isn&#8217;t a &#8220;hidden&#8221; spot for this. Since the bride &amp; groom are NOT seeing each other before the ceremony, I think it&#8217;s best to keep her in the limo (where it&#8217;s much cooler) until the ceremony begins. It will make more sense when you see the property\u00a0<span class=\"m_-7153184216856948334m_6265178208038166993m_7392565042039755448m_7541935422399642581gmail-aBn\"><span class=\"m_-7153184216856948334m_6265178208038166993m_7392565042039755448m_7541935422399642581gmail-aQJ\">on Wednesday<\/span><\/span>.<\/div>\n<div class=\"gmail_default\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"gmail_default\"><span style=\"color: #351c75;\">Ok i see<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"gmail_default\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"gmail_default\">Lastly, I&#8217;m not sure if they allow tiki torches at Lanikuhonua. To be honest, there is a lot of existing lighting around the property so they really aren&#8217;t necessary. I have done MANY weddings at this location and I don&#8217;t think I&#8217;ve ever had tiki torches so it&#8217;s possible they do not allow them.<\/div>\n<div class=\"gmail_default\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"gmail_default\"><span style=\"color: #674ea7;\">Yes tiki torches were mainly for ambiance when they have the hula dancers , i will only light them\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"gmail_default\">\n<p><span style=\"color: #674ea7;\">when the live music entertainment starts ,\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"gmail_default\">Are the candles inside the lanterns you are providing real or battery powered? I just want to be sensitive to real candlelight if they are. It is allowed but I want to be sure we keep things clean and safe (and not let the wax stain my linens).<\/div>\n<div class=\"gmail_default\"><span style=\"color: #674ea7;\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana, sans-serif;\">\u00a0 \u00a0Yes inside the lanterns\u00a0there will be L.E.D candles\u00a0though Marie mentioned she wanted\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"gmail_default\"><span style=\"color: #674ea7;\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana, sans-serif;\">real candles\u00a0out side the lanterns\u00a0if so we will make sure they are in a glass container .<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"gmail_default\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"gmail_default\">I trust that you have everything needed for the centerpieces. I may bring some supplies too just in case.<\/div>\n<div class=\"gmail_default\"><span style=\"color: #674ea7;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"gmail_default\"><span style=\"color: #674ea7;\">Thank you Lei your questions are excellent its great to know your here to make all run smoothly .<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"gmail_default\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"gmail_signature\" dir=\"ltr\">\n<div dir=\"ltr\">\n<div>___________________________________________________________________________________<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>Could you make us a Time line for our Wedding ?:<\/p>\n<p>Ok here is your suggested timeline :<\/p>\n<p>Pre wedding photographer \/ Video \/ Arrives to Hotel @ 10:00am<\/p>\n<p>Suggested time for hair and makeup : start by 10:00am<\/p>\n<p>Bride and family leaves hotel to wedding site @ 12:15pm<\/p>\n<p>Arrive to wedding site @ 1:15pm<\/p>\n<p>Time of wedding ceremony @ 1:30pm<\/p>\n<p>Wedding ceremony finishes @ 1:45pm<\/p>\n<p>Photos \/ video \/ drinks \/ cake ect @ 1:45pm to On<\/p>\n<p>Back to the Hotel : 3:30<\/p>\n<p>Bride and Groom romantic lovey dovey photos &amp; video @ 3:00pm<\/p>\n<p>Limo leaves to reception @ 3:30pm<\/p>\n<p>Arrival back to Waikiki @ 4:15pm<\/p>\n<p>Reception : 5:00pm<\/p>\n<p>Email Received<\/p>\n<p>Hi Paul,<\/p>\n<p>No problem about the meeting that came up, I ended up being bust in the afternoon like I said I wouldn\u2019t be. Also this is my work email, so I didn\u2019t get this until today. I\u2019ll just ask you my few questions in an email for now. I will be available by phone Friday late afternoon.<\/p>\n<p>Transportation \u2013 do we have enough time included in our quote for Waimaleo Bay?<span id=\"urn:enhancement-507c3b2a-734f-cb5f-2963-6864929d3c97\" class=\"textannotation\"><br \/>\nYes<\/span> 4 hours is usually and should be enough time for everything \/ extra hours run $125 an hour .<br \/>\nWhen do we talk about details? Like colors and musician in the package?<br \/>\nWe usually go over this after you pay the deposit , and update the website ,<br \/>\nsome couples let me know right away others wait a month or so before the wedding<br \/>\nWhen should I decide on the Minister from your list .You could do that now .<br \/>\nIs it possible to get the marriage license on a Sunday through a field agent? Yes it is i will assist with that and help you.<br \/>\nI definitely want to book somebody for hair and makeup. ok<br \/>\nDo I add that to my package or just book them separately through your referrals?<\/p>\n<p>I\u2019m still researching the list you gave me.<\/p>\n<p>I think that covers my questions. J<br \/>\nAnd no rush, I know you are busy too.<\/p>\n<p>Ok Stephanie i hope that answers your questions , call me whenever you want to talk .<\/p>\n<p>Aloha Paul<\/p>\n<p>Hi Paul.<\/p>\n<p>Thank you for your time on the phone today.<\/p>\n<p>Ok for you to do a custom quote here\u2019s my info for Stephanie Grange and Robert Page looking at July 25th 3:00pm. Either Waimanalo or Mokapu as you suggest. Just want beautiful turquoise water, white soft sandy beach and as private as it can be.<\/p>\n<p>I\u2019m interested in the Deluxe Beach Chapel Arch Package with the following few adjustments &#8211;<\/p>\n<p>There are 13 Guests (11 Adults and 2 children ages 6 and 3), so I will need 13 chairs.<\/p>\n<p>I will need the larger limousine.<\/p>\n<p>There won\u2019t be any bridal party, so we\u2019ll just need the one bouquet for myself and I don\u2019t need a flower shower.<\/p>\n<p>I appreciate the live video stream, but it\u2019s not necessary as I see the package comes with a DVD.<\/p>\n<p>I might be interested in adding the separate photo shoot the day after the ceremony.<\/p>\n<p>Ok, I think that covers it as the package covers anything else I might need.<\/p>\n<p>Thank you again,<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>#1 : What are some of your favorite wedding locations in Hawaii ? . 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