If you have a Glam Cowgirl vision like Rachel, of Vintage and Lace, choosing a venue like Kahua Ranch is PERFECT. She transformed the barn into a gorgeous lounge space while still keeping to her Paniolo vision. If she chose a beachfront venue with old Plantation charm, would she have been able to execute this particular vision? ABSO-EFFIN-LUTELY she's a very talented designer. I think your budget could be better spent on really good food, amazing details and the best in entertainment, rather than trying to fit your vision to the venue. Plus WHY??? Right? We say choose an appropriately matched venue for your vision, and not the other way around. Hawaii Island has so many gorgeous venues, each with it's own "personality"
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!!! NOT AGAIN !!!
My phone is ringing off the hook ya'll Clients are concerned, and for good reason. Today the governor stopped all Oahu Weddings for the next 28 days. So far Hawaii Island remains open for weddings with professional mitigation. It's imperative coordinators submit a detailed plan with layout and details that ensure guest and vendor safety. As of today there has been only one indoor wedding associated with an outbreak on Oahu island. The report does not say how many people were affected. I cannot find any cluster linked to a Big Island Wedding. That gives me hope. PREVENTATIVE MEASURES WE ARE TAKING NO dance floors (Unless you choose our NEW option) Tables of 8 family members or less A minimum of 6' between tables (This is more complicated than it seems-trust me) Provide signage and protocol for every area of your wedding (we offer a tastefully designed PPE packages that includes everything you need) Allowing Cocktail and Dining styles that do not encourage congregation We only work with vendors who are professionally trained and commit to our guidelines Requiring everyone, including guests to mask up (YES, including fully vaccinated because unless you've been living under a rock, you know the fully vaccinated can be infected, carry, and spread the virus) Temperature and symptom checks upon arrival for all Additional measures are in place for our clients. Contact us to learn more about how we can help keep you, guests and vendors safe. Not every planner has the same plan. Consult your planner to see how he/she can help you navigate your wedding strategy. *disclaimer-at any given time, the rules can change. This is not something we have control over. Stay distanced, masked up and stay home if possible. Here we are 608 days post Pandemic shut down. Hawaii stopped in time on March 25, 2020. For professional eventiers, this was the catalyst that either shot them like a cannonball into another direction, or lit a raging fire that refused to die. I felt real, mind numbing, deafening, painful depression, for the first time in my life. Therapy is always a good idea,
but I am a stubborn soul and basically R E F U S E D to give give up. With no choice but to meet our present need (ie. debt), I spent an insane amount of time researching, experimenting and working my a** off to make what we have BETTER, a still small voice kept saying "you already have what you need" TYJ. WHAT I POSESSED DETERMINATION TENACITY PURPOSE SKILL INVENTORY WHAT I WAS LACKING FOCUS Because I was paying attention to everything but my business FUNDS Yah sure, we took advantage of the PPP, PPP2 and the EIDL. Who are we kidding.... DIRECTION Where do I start? Taking a step back to honestly audit my business was the first step. John and I spent many late nights talking about what we "wished" our business would look like if we could "live our best life" We wanted to be AUTHENTIC Not to be moved to act/change because its what others needed/wanted. Being authentic means you don't have to compromise your worth, your vision or desire for your business to stay in business Solution: Do it our way, in a good way. It might not be what everyone wants, but it WILL be right for the right client We wanted to offer something DIFFERENT Unfortunately different is short lived and anything successful will be repeated. We chose the be the success, that others followed Solution: Don't look backwards, because we're not there We wanted to HAVE REACH Not just to be reached by the public, but to reach our ideal client But advertising is expensive. Solution: Up our promotion game and really put ourselves out there with honest information We wanted to be VALUED We were the first to do that and now it's being marketed as someone else's design. Well Sh**! Solution: Don't compromise our integrity to "get the business. Clients will see us" We wanted to be HAPPY Such a simple concept, yet so ridiculously difficult to achieve in this business Solution: If we are not representing our true self in our business, we will be chasing the proverbial carrot for the rest of our lives. Time to do what we love, not just act like we love what they want. Maybe you're not quite there. Business is very personal, it's not just a way to make money. Preventing business burn out is simply doing what you love, not pretending to love what you do. Re-invent yourself and your business regularly. Attract the right people and happiness will follow. I'm happy today And I love my clients What is ECO CONSCIOUS?
When we think of the term Eco conscious, we think little to no harm to the environment. With over 95% of our inventory falling into the "re-use" category we already minimize the impact on island wedding waste in general. Wedding waste is a phenomenon that has plagued the industry for decades. It's really tough to get around, because of all the last minute "fixes" and "things" you need but will ultimately, never use again so it makes it's way into the landfill, eventually. How can YOU change that or at least minimize your contribution to the waste? LIMIT USELESS FAVORS
We can help reduce your wedding footprint in many more ways. Give us a call today!
For the record I disputed that review and it was subsequently taken down by the blog it was submitted to. It was determined that the reviewer was never a customer of ours, nor did they have proof they ever contacted us. They also mentioned in their review how wonderful our competitor was and that everyone should go to them instead. OUCH!
Because no one can say it better than Country Living Magazine
10 Things Wedding Guests Absolutely Hate Favors
Our momma's and momma's friends all had them. We fondly remember opening the sweet little treats, as if they were our own personal gifts. The trend seems to be making a comeback in the form of homemade and organic. This translates into costly. "Gifting" your guests, is not just an added expense, it is an added chore. Don't get us wrong, we ADORE favors, done tastefully and of course if the budget allows. Unnecessary Decor How many candles and little trinkets do you really need on the tables to make it really pretty and uniquely yours? Surprisingly not as much as you're told... or should I say...up sold? RSVP Cards Include a phone number, email or evite. Designate someone from your bridal party or your planner to receive the electronic rsvps and calls. The paper trail is not necessarily worth the additional cost. Especially since we have all this technology at our fingertips. Save The Dates Ditto on the evites for this one. Menus A nice touch in lieu, would be to have the chef give you a quick table side presentation on his wonderful meal. It's interactive and may cost you a lot less than the printed pretties. If you DO have the means to add this to your wedding collection Programs Let it flow! Personally, I don't like programs. Your guests could become anxious with with expectation if something is out of order or not on time. You could become a slave to a script that almost never goes off without a hitch. Rehearsal Lunch/Dinner Sure you need practice, we understand. A big hoopla is not the way to go. Spend the money on your big day. Your wedding party and compulsory staff need be present. Keep it informal. Hit a trendy sandwich shop and go Dutch. Even if you want to pay for everyone, it still won't cost you as much as another event. Venue Get the right size space. Don't go big and then struggle to make it intimate. Sure you LOVE that one location and have always dreamed of having your wedding there, but with a smaller guest list it will put a strain on the budget and force you to add decor items and details you wouldn't need with the right size venue Signature Drinks His and Her special cocktails are the rage. A good chocolate martini is not only expensive but doesn't go a long way. I'm salivating just thinking about it! If I were at your wedding, you could pay me over $200 to drink up all that Godiva chocolate, multiply that by 50-60 people. Ouch. Small Cake-Big Dessert Table Not so new idea, great savings. With a smaller cake you can opt for a prettier design without the price tag. Your caterer usually has a dessert selection your guests will love. Cupcakes are also a nice alternative to cake slices. |
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