Kauai Aloha Weddings's Blog (4)

Its time to take a deep breath, close your eyes and reflect.  In 24 hours your life will change.

A bit of last minute preparation can ward off any anxiety on your special day. Spend some time alone with each other.

Reflect upon your upcoming marriage, your happiness and gratitude to all the people who've helped make your  dream

come true. Planning a wedding can be overwhelming, but I guarantee your day will be full of family, great friends, and

wonderful memories…

In the days of old, the blowing of the pu or conch shell in Hawaii, was to announce to the populace the arrival of the Alii or Royalty in Hawaii.  The pu was sometimes used to accompany chants and also to announce the beginning of a ceremony. 

Traditionally the pu or conch shell was blown at least four times, the first being the start, and the next three; to the plains, to the mountains, and to the sea.

Today, the blowing of the pu in Hawaii begins the festivities for a…

One of the oldest traditions in Hawaii is the giving or exchanging of a lei. Whether it be a fragrant lei (flower or fauna), or a non perishable lei (seed, shell, feather, paper, ribbon, or etc.) it is an expression of one's "ALOHA" (love, caring, kindness) for that special person. 

Today, leis are incorporated into a wedding or vow-renewal ceremony because of their circular shape having no beginning or end, signify the continuation of true and abiding love.  Leis may be exchanged…

Today's brides and grooms don't have the time and energy to spend on the many aspects of planning a destination wedding.  After all, you want your wedding day to be perfect and memorable.  So, why not hire a professional wedding planner to lend a hand?  Your wedding day should be no exception.  Hiring a wedding planner may seem a bit extravagant, but it will save you time, money, and stress especially when you are not sure where to begin. 

Planning your wedding can be a simple or…