"We are back to reality (and internet access J)! Thank you so much for everything you did to make our wedding absolutely perfect. It was even better than how we imagined it! I would love to write a few reviews for you (may take a bit since I'm catching up with work but know they are coming). Thank you again and it was such a beautiful and special day!" Lauren & Jarratt, NY
WEDDING DAY TIMELINE:
9:00am Planners begin set up at ceremony and reception site
11:00am-3:00pm Beauty Services begin (8 total hair, 5 total make up)
1:30pm DJ arrives to set up
2:00pm Photography begins (ends at 10pm)
4:00pm Music (Violin) begins for Guest Arrival
Water station, Lemonade and Iced Tea available for guests
DJ’s services begin (Sound equipment)
4:15pm Bridal Party down at ceremony location
4:25pm Guests take their seats (Prelude - Haydn, Franz Joseph: Serenade from Quartet No. 17)
4:30pm Ceremony Begins at North Pointe Lawn
Processional – Song: Bach, Johann Sebastian: Brandenburg Concerto No. 3, first movement
Officiant stands in place
Groom’s parents walk down the aisle and sit
Groom and Best Woman walk down the aisle and stand
MoB walks down the aisle and sits
MoH walks down the aisle and sits
Bridal Entrance –Song: Pachelbel, Johann: Canon in D
Bride and FoG enter, giveaway, and FoG sits
Sand Ceremony – Song: What I did For Love
Recessional- Song: Here There and Everywhere (Guests blow bubbles)
4:50pm License signing Song: Godfather Love theme
4:55pm Cocktails and Tray Passed Apps served to guests during Photos
Ahi Poke on Taro Chip
Kalua Pig Sliders
Char Sui Manapua
Ahi Poke Tempura
Scallop Wrapped Bacon
Ono Ceviche
Displays: Vegetable crudités & Antipasto display
Signature drink: the French 75 and Mai Tai
5:00pm Hawaiian Music Aunties
5:15pm Guests go to cocktail reception on North Pointe Lawn
Couple to be at cocktail reception for part of the time
5:50pm Guests seated for dinner at the Luau Grounds
6:00pm Couple's Entrance (SONG: You're My Best Friend by Queen)
6:03pm First Dance (SONG: Into the Mystic by Van Morrison)
6:10pm Dinner served
Salad: Farmers Panzanella Salad, Baby Tomatoes, Arugula, Red Onion, Herbed Croutons, Goat Cheese, Red Wine Vinaigrette
Appetizer: Kalua Pork Potsticker, Asian Slaw, Curried Pineapple Vinaigrette
Entree Choices:
Grilled Beef Filet, Potato Puree, Haricot Verts, Green Peppercorn- Brandy Sauce, Onion Jam Troll Caught Mahi Mahi, Sesame-Garlic Crusted, Steamed Jasmine Rice, Wok Local Vegetables, Ginger-Lime Beurre Fondue
Pan Seared Catch, Baby Bok Choy, Griddled Rice Cake, Avocado Salsa, Warm Lilikoi Vinaigrette
Dessert: Macadamia Nut Brulee Tart, Mocha Custard Sauce, Seasonal Berries
6:20pm’ish Couple's Portraits and Sunset Photos
6:58pm Sunset
7:00pm Couple is served dinner
7:15pm Champagne distributed for champagne toast
7:25pm First Toast: Claire
7:30pm Father-Daughter Dance (SONG: The Way You Look Tonight by Frank Sinatra)
7:35pm Mother-Son Dance (SONG: La Vie En Rose by Louis Armstrong)
7:40pm Cake Cutting (Wedding Cake – vanilla with lilikoi curd filling) (SONG: Volare by Dean Martin)
7:45pm DJ/MC: Surprise entertainment: (FIRE DANCER)
8:00pm Group Dancing
9:15pm Last Call
9:30pm Bar closes
9:55pm Last Dance (SONG: The Promise by When In Rome)
10:00pm Event concludes, after party in couple’s hostess suite
WEDDING DATE: May 31, 2014
VENDOR LOVE
Venue - Mauna Kea Beach Hotel
Wedding Planner & Designer - Celebrations by Tori
Officiant - Reverend Dwight Lukela Kaimanu Decker
Rentals - Big Island Tents
Flowers - Dellables Floral Artistry
Photography - MeewMeew Studios
Beauty Services - Leann from Vanity Box
Ceremony VIolinist - Magic Strings
Fire Dancer - Tihati Productions
Cocktail Hour Entertainment - Alohi Productions
Invitation Suite - Inspirations by Amie Lee
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