Archive for April, 2009
Thursday, April 16th, 2009
I have been a huge fan of Daily Candy {San Francisco} for a long, long time. It’s my daily dose of inspiration on fashion, beauty, food and lifestyle even though I have been on Maui for almost 4 years now. I am so thrilled when they recently announced the new Daily Candy Weddings site. There [...]
Tags: Daily Candy
Posted in Beauty & Spa, Fashion & Jewelry, Inspiration | 2 Comments »
Wednesday, April 15th, 2009
It’s always a treat to go to the Merriman’s Kapalua, and of course I am not going to turn down their invitation to their Coordinator’s Wine & Pupus Party. It is definitely a nice break from working all day at the office, and I enjoy seeing all of my fellow industry friends as well.
Here are [...]
Tags: Catering, Merriman's Kapalua, Restaurants
Posted in Catering, Restaurants | 2 Comments »
Tuesday, April 14th, 2009
I never thought I would like pink for a wedding since I was never the “girlie girl” type, but the more I look at the color now, the more I love it. It’s absolutely romantic and beautiful. Of course if any of my clients ever want to have a pink wedding, I would be so [...]
Tags: Lounge area, Pink decor
Posted in Flowers & Decor, Weddings | 1 Comment »
Monday, April 13th, 2009
The list is out… The Top 10 Wedding Photographers of 2009! 3 of my favorite California photographers are on it this year - Ann Hamilton, Jasmine Star and Anna Kuperberg! Congrats to all of the winners. You can see the complete list here.
I had the privilege of working with Ann Hamilton and Gene Higa (he [...]
Tags: Wedding photographers
Posted in Photography | 1 Comment »
Friday, April 10th, 2009
Kathlin Argiro is a beautiful bridesmaids’ dress company and for every bridal party of 5 or more dresses ordered by April 15th, the bride receives a free dress! This is great for dress rehearsals, cocktail parties, or a simple soiree. They are a woman-owned company, and all of their dresses are sewn in New York. [...]
Tags: Kathlin Argiro
Posted in Fashion & Jewelry, Giveaway | No Comments »
Thursday, April 9th, 2009
An exclusive group of event planners were invited to an open house yesterday to view an oceanfront lawn located in North Kihei right by Sugar Beach. It’s perfect for a 2 to 20-person wedding ceremony and reception. If you are looking for an intimate setting right by the water and are interested in this location, [...]
Tags: Aloha Events Catering, Kealia
Posted in Destinations, Private Estates | 1 Comment »
Wednesday, April 8th, 2009
I know a lot of brides try to watch their diet before the big day, but the Center for Science in the Public Interest just listed their Top 10 BAD foods that we should never set our eyes on (in no particular order):
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1. Pepperidge Farm Roasted White Meat Chicken Premium Pot Pie
- This [...]
Tags: desserts, Foods
Posted in Tips & Advice | 1 Comment »
Tuesday, April 7th, 2009
Almost 2 months ago, I was tagged by a few friends on Facebook on the “25 Random Things” about me. I know it’s long overdue and so here is my list:
I LOVE to travel and have visited close to 500 cities in 30 countries. There are still a lot of places in this world that [...]
Tags: Events by Evonne
Posted in Personal | 3 Comments »
Monday, April 6th, 2009
One thing I love most about my job is that I have the opportunity of meeting and working with extraordinary couples. Many of whom remain good friends with me even AFTER their wedding, and I feel so blessed. Alice and Tim are one of those couples.
Here is a great shot of them by Steve Bell:
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Tags: Alice Hu Photography
Posted in Photography, Planning | 1 Comment »
Friday, April 3rd, 2009
Even though florals and linens play a huge part in your wedding decor, lighting is something that will truly transform your event. Since most of the weddings here in Hawaii are outdoors, we have to utilize suspension lighting such as chandeliers and lanterns.
Here are some of those lighting that I like…
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Tags: Chandeliers, Suspension lamps
Posted in Lighting | 1 Comment »