Radiant Bride by Luxz!

Roxanne, the owner & licensed esthetician of Luxz, graciously offered me a complimentary microdermabrasion Intraceutical hyperbaric oxygen therapy facial. FYI- these are the treatments that are keeping the Hollywood crowd looking so incredibly youthful.

I was pleased with immediate results of the treatment, but what I am finding so completely astonishing is that at 5 weeks out -I am continuing to see improvements. Fine lines & hyper-pigmentation have been minimized and my skin has a glow & suppleness that is new! Yup! I am hooked and am planning on booking myself for the series!!!!!! These results are better than any other single thing that I have done recently to improve my appearance.

For my brides who want to look fresh and radiant on their wedding day this is a really worthwhile treatment. The boost is so completely visible! Do consider your moms for this treatment too because the longer one has LIVED in her skin the more dramatic the results!

LUXZ.ORG

Theo Chocolate

Celebrate. Love. Chocolate.

Located in Seattle, Washington is the only organic, fair trade, bean to bar, chocolate factory in the United States. I did not fully understand what that meant until after taking a tour of their factory today.

Please do check out their website at www.theochocolate.com to learn more.

How does this apply to wedding planning?
They offer gorgeous wedding favors!

What I like to see..., a confident bride

A few days ago I pulled some images from a past wedding at the Paul Mitchell Estate. I loved the spirit of this picture. Our bride was having a blast, relaxed and feeling sassy. As a wedding planner alot of our work is intangible. I think this image captures the playfulness and ease that we achieve for our clients through professional planning and coordination.

Malia's wedding favor tip -Etsy.com

Neat wedding favor idea sent in from Malia who was married in February 2008. 100 tubes of lip balm in your choice of flavor, and with your message added to the labels. They will even work with you to develop a custom flavor and match the labels to your wedding colors!

Superb view of Waikiki

The Hau Tree Lanai boasts the most romantic outdoor venue with an unparalleled view of the Waikiki coastline. 

Sitting under the twinkling Hau Tree, enjoying the plumeria and ocean infused trade winds, while dining on a fine meal is an experience that any couple, not just the newlywed, would enjoy. 

Tips..., try the pork chops ..., make reservations for a Friday night and catch the Hilton Hawaiian's weekly firework show!

Destination grooms & what they are asking for

Frequently I am asked,  "What is the appropriate attire for the groom and groomsmen for a Hawaii wedding celebration?" 

While the standard black tux remains a safe bet it can be too formal and  hot for an outdoor occasion. Tommy Bahama shirts on the other hand may be cool but too casual for a ceremony.

This taupe ceremonial tux hits the mark perfectly.

Elegant, fresh and modern with clean lines and minimal fuss this is a look I hope to see more of. 

Wedding Cocktail Fun

This is going to be a blast! We selected a martini recipe already and named the drink "Something Blue" but thought that having a custom ice carved martini luge would add a little entertainment to the cocktail hour. Imagine the fun the guests will have with this one.