Alia's Happy Event!!!!

Although Alia planned many events last year - this one was her most personal . Taj Kekaihalai (the calm ocean) Kennedy was eagerly anticipated and arrived on November 21, 2008. Naturally I think he is absolutely gorgeous!

As of today, he enjoys sleeping, sucking on his hand and watching his mobile. Alia is already back in the swing of things and working virtually from home while adjusting to her new role as a mom. Taj's dad  is busy making plans to teach him how to surf and ride dirt bikes.

Me..., I get to be the Auntie:)

Parasol's first "Hottie Knottie" winner!!!

Malia is fun, vivacious, and intelligent. In addition, she is a voracious researcher and prolific writer as well. It was no surprise that the Brides on the Hawaii Knot Board acknowledged her in their annual "Hottie Knottie" awards. Her online name is  "Myday1708". Check her out:) 

Kooalu Wedding Rehearsal at the 18th hole

Yesterdays rehearsal for Rusti and Jordon's wedding was a blast. Their ceremony is being held against the gorgeous and lush Koolau mountain range in Kaneohe at the 18th hole. Everyone was shuttled via golf cart to the green and when golfers came to tee off we would stop the rehearsal and become their gallery. We applauded them after they drove their balls down the fairway which amused us and delighted them. Smiles all around:)

"SAVE THE DATE" luggage tags for a destination wedding

Carlson Craft carries these adorable "Save the Date" luggage tags. Reasonably priced, fun and practical they are a charming way to announce your Hawaiian destination wedding date. A great find and an incredible value.

Clever Wedding Guest Book Option

This image required a double take. At first I was drawn to the blocks of turquoise color but when I looked closer I saw that it was bunches of white flowers shaped like a 3 tier round wedding cake that guests could attach their notes and well wishes to the newlyweds on. Fun!

Hawaii 5-0 Saketini by Parasol Events

This saketini was created in honor of my husbands 50th birthday. With a live sushi bar and a few close friends this cocktail was the perfect touch.

David's Hawaii 5-0 Saketini

one part lychee sake

one part pear schnapps

one part grey goose vodka

shaken over ice and served in a chilled martini glass

surfing the knot

and found a neat idea for a  January wedding at Koolau Ballrooms. Rusti's colors are green & brown, and her theme is outdoorsy & organic. Since her Aunty Kitty will be assembling her centerpieces this is a great visual model to keep the look cohesive. We can use a variety of green flowers and have pulled in the brown with the wood container.