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By Harmony Walton
Oahu Hawaii
Head over to the islands for idyllic views, unforgettable entertainment, good food, friends, and some of the most creative event professionals in the biz. No need to travel with a team from home, the island of Oahu has got you covered – from exotic cakes to orchid canopies.
WHERE TO WED… on the western shore of Oahu on the lagoon lawn at the JW MARRIOTT IHILANI RESORT & SPA at Ko Olina. This four diamond resort features an oceanfront area that gives guests panoramic views of the sea and sunset, and on most days, dolphins can be seen dancing in the waves. Weddings at Ihilani truly are Ihilani – which means “heavenly splendor.” But this property isn’t all about the “I Do’s,” send your ring bearer off to the Reef and Ray Adventure to pet the local sea life or head over to the neighboring PARADISE COVE LUAU for some authentic entertainment, traditional Hawaiian food, and fabulous fanfare.
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WHAT TO WEAR…CLAIRE PETTIBONE’s soft, romantic ivory tulle gown accented with lightly scattered flowers and lined in cotton embroidery. The understated elegance of this look allows you to walk an aisle of sand or past a tuxedo-clad audience. Perfect for a trade wind wedding.
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WHAT TO DO FOR DÉCOR…Call YVONNE DESIGN for her dreamy visions of island fantasy. Dine by starlight under orchid and crystal rain drops and tented bamboo canopies or indulge in the daytime, incorporating driftwood and other ocean elements into your tabletop. Either way, your seaside reception will be swimming in natural beauty.
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WHAT TO WEAR, GIFT, AND GIVE YOURSELF…island-hopping flip flops by KATE SPADE. These brightly colored rubber stowaways make the perfect island accessory. With phrases like “ahoy” and “twist of lime” on the sole, these flirty flops make the perfect fit, as a bride-to-be on the island really is “walking on sunshine.”
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WHEN IT’S TIME TO CUT THE CAKE…Call CAKELAVA for an authentic Hawaiian dessert worthy of the title wedding cake. Kona Toffee Crunch, Local Kine Special, and Guava Lava will make you feel like a local at heart. Serve up Broke Da Mouth and you’ll be speaking like them too (it’s so good it broke your mouth)!
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Naughty at Neimans
1 oz Pink Lemonade
1 oz X-Rated Fusion Liqueur®
1 oz SKYY 90
Shake over ice and
serve in a martini glass.
You’ve got to have a whole new wardrobe in order to enjoy your new life as a wedded woman, right? Something to wear to the rehearsal dinner, on the honeymoon, to your first day back at work…getting married provides a plethora of reasons to shop. This cocktail makes the perfect accessory to a day of doing some serious damage at the department store. But don’t shop ‘til you drop without taking a few breaks to enjoy this palate-pleaser.
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| WHERE TO REHEARSAL AND INDULGE IN LOCAL FARE…at ALAN WONG’S RESTAURANT; the namesake restaurant of this James Beard award-winning and world-renowned chef. He offers up delish, locally grown and sourced regional cuisine. Try the pan steamed Opakapaka or ginger crusted Onaga and you’re rehearsal dinner will be to die for. |
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HOW TO SCENT… with Tocca’s Stella solid perfume tubs. The Orchid scent is perfect for an “I Do” on the islands and you won’t be stopped by security in-flight
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HOW TO STAY SAFE FROM THE ELEMENTS…Cover up from the sun, wind, or brief bout of tropical rain with a parasol embellished with your new initial. Stock plenty in baskets at the beginning of the aisle so guests can enjoy just enough sun throughout the ceremony.
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Any diamond will carry a romantic message to a beloved bride, but only one will set her heart on fire. A diamond that is so perfectly cut that it has all the classic elements of a diamond’s beauty—brilliance, dispersion and scintillation. A diamond that sparkles like a red-hot fire. A Hearts On Fire diamond.
Eau de Parfum by Vera Wang
Malibu Cocktail Shaker
