Take the Sting Out of Yellow and Black

My new favorite Spring color combination is the delightful, modern and crisp color palette of 

Yellow & Black.

Black & White bring the sophistication, but by adding a pop of yellow, you bring a cheerful warmth to the palette too. Perfect for a Spring wedding or dinner party.

Photos are from here and here

The Hair Rasing Question

Up or Down?

Many steps go into planning your wedding and one of them is your hair style. When choosing a hairstyle, there are several things to take into consideration: Are you doing an indoor or outdoor ceremony? Are you planning on wearing a veil or flowers in your hair? What kind of climate/time of year are you getting married in?

Outdoor events tend to be a little more casual and relaxed and it might be a better choice to go with a loose flowing style, than a stiff and formal up do.

If you plan to wear a veil or flowers, be sure the style you choose compliments your accessories. Although you may prefer your hair down, consider how it will hold up throughout the night and maybe opt for a half-up/half-down look or a loose chignon (as seen on Michelle Trachenberg).

Whether you chose a professional stylist or someone you know to do your hair, the best advice we can give you is to do a practice session. You won't regret the minimal amount of additional money and time spent to assure that your hairstyle is exactly what you envisioned. Bring a photo of the hair style you desire to your stylist and have someone take a picture of your hairstyle complete with accessories. It will be just the evidence you need to make your decision.

 Photos are from here, here and here.

Bride Wars!

The Wedding Cafe located in Honolulu is hosting a very special event for all of you competitive brides and grooms! "Bride Wars" will consist of a cake eating contest, bouquet toss, tabletop decorating and more in exchange for a chance to win over 40 gift certificates worth $250 each from different wedding vendors. Go to the Ward Warehouse amphitheater tomorrow, Sunday, March 29 from 12PM to 2PM for the festivities. To register for this event, sign up tomorrow morning at The Wedding Cafe between 10AM to 12PM.

Photo from here. 

For more information visit The Wedding Cafe at Ward Centers. 

Short, Sweet and Sleek

Spring is the perfect time of the year to show off our legs and sport the short wedding dress of our dreams! These short wedding dresses are not only becoming a huge trend on the runways from guru designers like Vera Wang, but also perfect for a beautiful Hawaii wedding.

Pictures are from here, here and here

Love Notes Photo Contest

Hit them with your best shot! LOVE NOTES is hosting another photo contest. The winning photo will be featured on "The Last Word" page in the Winter/Spring 2009 Edition of Pacific Weddings Magazine.

All you have to do is email your photo(s) to contest@pacificweddings.com and tell them why your selection stands out to you. The top five selections will be posted on their blog and you, wonderful readers, get to vote! For more details visit Love Notes. 

The deadline is next week: Friday, April 3!

Faux Flowers

Whether you need a bouquet, cake topper or centerpieces, using crepe paper will add that special “WOW” factor on any budget! Get your grandmothers old plastic flowers out of your head…this is a modern approach from a traditional idea!

Each flower can express your personal style and taste. Think of all the possibilities one can do. Change any flower color and size. That would be pretty impossible asking a florist to do that for your bouquet!

Wanting your dream wedding can come with a cost, and by creating your own paper flowers not only is it affordable but your flowers will look luminous and magical. Beautiful, easy and affordable! Check out Martha Stewart Weddings for the detailed information.

Pictures are from here, here and here

A Modern St. Patrick's Day Party

Embrace Ireland's history and throw an innovative dinner party celebrating Saint Patrick in the most modern way. Before you hit the stores to buy whatever is green or clover shaped - consider these natural and simple decorating ideas. 

Dress up your dinner party using inspiration from nature. Use that moss lying around in the garden and turn it into an eye-catching centerpiece accented with rocks or paper butterflies. Use slender spike leaves or blades of grass to wrap your dinner napkins in. Green fruits and other greenery also add an appealing look to your table setting. And of course, four leaf clovers - if you're lucky enough to find them - are the perfect compliment to a St. Patrick's Day dinner celebration.

Tabletop photos from here, here, here and here.

1)Irish Shield 2)Maloney's Irish Cream 

3)Herradura Green Agave 4)Irish Coffee Caramel Mousse

After dressing up your table for your guests don't forget to unwind, indulge, and wrap up your dinner party with these Irish inspired cocktails and dessert ideas.

The Pacific Edge

Pacific Edge Magazine is a must read for young business professionals here in Hawaii. It is a business-lifestyle publication in which savvy and smart business leaders have the opportunity to educate themselves about the future business leaders of tomorrow. The articles cover a range of topics including art, travel ideas, business tips, social trends and a lot more. They even have an annual wedding issue. 

They have recently introduced a digital online version of the magazine where you can flip through the entire issue - view it HERE. I am honored to have not only been featured in this fantastic publication, but to have written a few things for them as well. Check out the next issue for a feature on one of our big upcoming events!