Havana Hawaii 2010 Favorite Theme Award

I have to say this was my favorite wedding theme of 2010. Havana Hawaii! First off, I adore the couple. Second it was my first stab at this theme. Guests arrived to Cuban postcards which they signed and dropped in the "mailbox". The picked up their escort cards that were pinned to orange cuties from Safeway. They were greeted with signature mojito's by my favorite bartenders Greg & Dricka of Hoonui Events. The bride had very unique ideas like the capriz shell curtain on the bamboo arch & hiring a professional dancer to give her guests salsa lessons during her wedding. That was a HUGE hit!!! Live Salsa Band by Rolando Sanchez, Professional Salsa Dancers and Cuban food from Soul De Cuba. The lighting decor was done by Hawaii Stage & Lighting who are very dear to my heart. Star Creations did the florals. We took leftover coffee cans, thanks to Agnes Bakery (who also made a delicious cake), the groom wrapped them in fun Cuban prints and Romy filled them with bright & vibrant flowers. Rebecca Mench hit it out of the park with a surprise groom's cake of his favorite tequila bottle.

More of Loulu Palm wedding

My favorite Ukulele and who saved the day with the fire dancer Art Kalahiki. The cherished peoni bouquet during November. The simple arch, shepherd hooks and pears added perfect & elegant details to this wedding.

Mason Jars, Loulu Palm and Fire Dancer

Three time keiki world champion and one time world champion fire dancer. This 10 year old stole the show at an intimate Polynesian Show for a destination wedding at Loulu Palm. I fell in love with this bride. It's not everyday you connect with your bride so much you wish you lived closer because you know the two of you would be friends. The photo of her & her dad gives me tears, like it would if your best friend was taking the dance floor with their dad. Stefanie & Anna Riedel captured these moments, not just for me but the bride & entire family. All the way from Rhode Island on Thanksgiving weekend the two declared their love for each other on the North Shore of Oahu at the grand spot of Loulu Palm. I will forever be grateful for Romy Takahashi of Star Creations because she went above & beyond. She substituted all green dendrobiums orchids for CYMBIDIUMS as a surprise to the bride!!! Who does that? Romy does! The brides all peoni bouquet and the bridesmaids all roses bouquet (check it out, they look like peonies!). The lavish table top with exclusive home made jelly from the bride looked like a table out of Pottery Barn, I'm not gonna lie. The bride also surprised her groom with the mascot of his favorite team Florida Gators by Shawna Kalahiki. Shawna knocked it out of the park! When asked to kiss her, the groom kissed the gator!