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What to cut when your budget is not cutting it

7/10/2015

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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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We're EXCLUSIVE...

9/4/2014

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If a vendor tells you they are THE exclusive provider of their service at a venue...RUN!  
It speaks volumes when you have NO choices.
There IS a difference between exclusive and preferred.

Just two pieces of advice-

  • Do your homework, or better yet, have your planner do his/her homework.
  • Ask to see samples or photos of their products and/or services

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Seen below: Beautiful solid wood constructed benches. Designed, built and exclusively...(ha ha ha just checking to see if you are paying attention)...offered by Hawaii Island Events. No really, only we have em.
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Define Cost....?....?

5/20/2014

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The Price You Pay for Originality

Not to be pigeon holed or anything....it may OR may NOT be the price that determines what kind of service you get.
Say you're perusing Pinterest or one of your favorite Bride's Magazines and you see a beautiful Twinkle Light Canopy. Your heart screams "I WANT THAT"  ....so you take it to your planner at the venue and ask "who did this and can I get this for MY wedding"? It is NOT uncommon to be told YES, we can do that, yet NOT be told that you did not book the creator of that design.
CREATING is what we do here.
You're not going to get a pre-packaged, identical design from Hawaii Island Events. Hours of consulting, planning, site visits, measuring and brainstorming by our talented team results in something beautiful, designed to fit YOU is what you can expect.
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Exclusive Upholstered Ottomans, Fabrc Drape and Crystal Chandeliers by Hawaii Island Events
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