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It's all awesome! Everything looks so polished, you have a serious eye for detail! I love your earrings, I wore the same ones and had the same color theme...so of course I love all your stuff! Congrats!

I used them and had the same EXACT problem. She was supposed to send me the order sheet for weeks and never did until I think 2 weeks before my wedding. I'm thinking she didn't spend a lot of time online and that could've been why, she told me once her internet was down. Needless to say the cupcakes were good/great but not amazing. And she didn't deliver our cupcakes until about 2 hours into our reception. Good thing I could've cared less at that point, I wasn't a super controlling bride. I would've liked them set up before hand but didn't get that, and acutally as a result I think they didn't get eaten much because most people didn't realize they were there, and we had a TON of leftovers. Good luck!

Maui Wedding Magazine with lots of helpful information! http://www.mauiwedding.net/PDF/mauiweddingmagazine-screen.pdf

Thanks! Exactly that, but I used white shipping labels not clear. Because the back of the postcard had a preprinted design that I had to cover. Here's my post in the DIY section.

PRBride11, you'll be able to open them as soon as you have 150 post. You'll get there in no time!

Hi sebitasalejo, I used the regular 8.5x11" full sheet shipping paper like these. Then just cut them with a paper cutter and applied to the chapstick. I used that paper for a ton of my projects! It was really helpful and easy!

I was just Maui'd on 11/6 and we did it all for under $8000 and that was including our travel cost. So the wedding alone was about $5000 something (I haven't added everything up yet). I used Deanne at Precious Maui Weddings too, we had our ceremony at Kapalua Bay, and Reception dinner at Leilani's on the Beach in Whalers Village. I have not one complaint about Deanne, she was awesome and I thought her prices were competitive for what you get. And our dinner at Leilani's was perfect! We had an outside room all to ourselves for about 24 people with no extra charge, we only paid for the food, wine, tax and gratuity. Leilani's was so easy to work with and super accomodating! And seriously everyone loved their food and dessert. I also did things like ordered Lei's for all the guest from Costco for half the price you'd find anywhere else. Maui is expensive in general but there's ways to get deals ;-) Good luck and Congrats!

Thanks everyone! I can't wait to put all this to use in 4 days!

Actually I didn't include the bracelet info. But I can tell you they were really easy! Bought hemp twine, and small jewelry rings that are made for making jewelry. I'm sure if you go to a craft store and show them what you want to make they can point you in the right direction. Then I looped a sqaure knot (I think that's what its called) around the ring on both sides to create a bracelet. Then bought really thick card stock for the backing. And here's my label I put on the backing. Bracelet Label.doc

I loved your photos! And your boquet was gorgeous with the jewels!

Thanks! I did do the STD's myself. Ordered the postcards from Islandartstore.com and made the back. My template for it is here: http://www.bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/thread/64970/templates-galore-a-tiny-bit-of-everything And glad you found the earrings!

And here are some of the postcards from www.islandartstore.com Favors The leis at the ceremony are one favor. Then at each table setting there will be 3 lottery tickets and a 2010 penny for everyone in an envelope. The sand dollar shells are from OTC. OOT bags I got an awesome deal on the bags, CVS was having an end of summer clearance sale and got the bags for 75% off, they are great quality and big! Contents of the bag: The postcards for guest book, photo share cards from Vistaprint and photo scavenger hunt card, welcome letter, maps, and day of timeline. Beer can cozy from OTC, 50 for $15, Do not disturb door sign, personalized chapstick with SPF, Tide sticks, Wisp tooth brush things, sunscreen and aloe vera if I can find it cheap on the island. And when I get there I’ll buy some Maui onion chips and chocolate covered macadamias, and water to include in the bag. I also have some goody bags for the kids that include pool toys, coloring books, bubbles etc. I think that's it! Now time for paradise and to become a Mrs!

Bridesmaid/Parents gifts I got my girls an assortment of things: reusable bag, monogrammed wine glass, notebook, sandals, wine from Maui, tropical lotions and soaps from Bath & Body Works, and chapstick. I also made each a Good Karma bracelet. For the parents gifts I made a card, and in the inside we gave them options to choose their gift. The options are things like a night away to a destination of their choice (we live in Northern CA, so the options are endless – Napa, San Fran, Monterey, Lake Tahoe etc) and then some other options are concert tickets, a night out in Maui, or a day trip to Safari West. And then I’ll probably make them a wedding album from Shutterfly. Ring Bearer Our ring bearer is our son, who will be turning 1 year old the day before we depart for Maui! The shirt is from Kohls, matches the colors perfectly, I was so excited to find it. And the shorts are from Gap Baby, sandals from Old Navy. I made one of the dishes below with our initials in-place of a pillow, but I’m not going to bring it since he won’t be able to walk in the sand yet since this walking thing is a new skill! Guestbook For our guestbook I’m going to include a bunch of the vintage Hawaiian postcards pre-addressed to us in the OOT bags for them to mail home to us while in Maui. And I’m hoping to find a Hawaiian photo album to put them all in to display. I also got a matching notebook that I’ll have at my Bridal Shower and at the reception dinner to sign. Here’s the book and the insert I put in it. more...

Hair & Makeup Here are my Hair and Make-up inspiration pics Flowers Here’s my bouquet inspiration picture. Also the groom will be wearing a Maile Lei, and I’m getting green or white orchid lei’s for all of the guests. more....

Welcome Brochure My Dress My dress is from Alfred Angelo. I kept trying on really light, flowy dresses and they all looked horrible on me. I figured that’s what I needed for the beach. Then I changed my direction and I’m so glad I did! I’m very happy with my dress and I didn’t’ even need to get anything altered, it fit perfectly! If you’re hippy like me ladies, try on a drop waist dress, its super flattering! Accessories My sandals are from Guess, got them on clearance at Off Broadway Shoes. I’ll be wearing a mix of new, old and borrowed jewelry. My something blue is the necklace my FI bought me on our first cruise together; it has blue sapphires down the middle. And I’ll wear either the fake or a real flower in my hair like the picture below. The earrings and wide bracelet are from Macy’s, flower from Claire’s. FI’s suit/dress shirt & sandals FI’s suit is from Banana Republic, shirt from Marshall’s and sandals from Macy’s, but with NO tie. The sandals were a steal at only $7.00 end of summer clearance sale! more coming...

All Things Paper Here’s my semi DIY Save the Dates, invitations and Bridesmaid’s card. And the post about them: http://www.bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/thread/61955/semi-diy-save-the-date-postcards-invites-and-bridesmaid-cards-with-pics Invitations from Michael’s Pre-travel brochures & luggage tags More coming...

First a HUGE thanks to Tammy and the ladies of this forum! Couldn't have done half the things I did without all your great ideas and help! I leave for Maui in 8 days! And to throw a few more things in the chaotic mix, we have Halloween coming, and our son's 1st Birthday right before we leave. Luckily almost everything is done besides packing and finishing the favors! Enjoy! How we met Matt started working for my dad in 1999. I would visit the shop (where they worked) periodically but I don’t think we spoke one word to each other until 2002 when I worked at the shop for one summer when I was home from college. Pretty much after that summer we were inseparable! We will have been together 7 ½ years when we marry! Engagement http://www.bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/thread/58268/accidental-surprise-the-day-before-he-proposed Wedding Ceremony & Reception The ceremony is taking place at Kapalua Bay Beach. Hawaii does not allow any props on beaches except flowers, so our poor guests have to stand or sit on the sand. And the Reception Dinner will be at Leilani’s on the Beach in Lahaina. Fiancé’s Band My fiancé is a Fabricator by trade and he refused to pay for something he could simply make himself. I was shocked when I saw the result. He said he took 3 pieces of stainless steal, welded them together, then grinded and sanded until it was pretty! He can’t wear any kind of jewelry as a safety precaution at work, so he’ll rarely be wearing the ring anyways. But for free, and an hour of his time, it turned out great I think! Sorry the picture lighting is horrible and blurry, but you get the idea. My Rings I’ve had a nightmare of a time with my engagement ring! I’m so over pave diamonds! I love the way they look but I’ve learned they shouldn’t be worn daily. I had to send back my ring last summer because 2 pave’s fell out, and just last week another one fell out! My wedding is in 10 days and my ring looks like crap now! We’ve decided after the Holidays this year we’ll shop around for a whole new wedding set. Here’s my original set But I think I want this ring as my substitute until I get a new one More to come...

I was just putting together my planning thread since I leave for Maui in 8 days, and I thought I’d share all my templates I’ve borrowed or created. I did a lot of print for my wedding and I hope someone else can find it all useful!! I’ve borrowed so many ideas from here and I want to pay it forward! Thanks ladies for all the creative ideas! Enjoy! Chapstick Template - Mine.doc Monograms.ppt Do Not Disturb door sign.pub Lottery ticket Favor sticker.ppt OOT Bag - Timeline.doc Picture scavenger hunt.doc Save the Date - postcard.ppt Pre travel brochure - mine.pub Welcome Letter - Mine.pub

So cute, great job!

Everything looks great! Congrats and have fun!

Year Month Date Bride & Groom Where 2007 Jun 12 Ann + Paul @ outside of the Wailea Marriott (AnnR) (only us, it was our legal ceremony/honeymoon, wedding was in Mexico) 2008 Oct 4 Sherry + Patrick @ Wailea Marriott + Seawatch (Sherry) 2008 Nov 5 Lisa + Jayson @ Mokapu Beach + Seawatch (Chiquita) 2009 Feb 11 Trish + Bill @ Makena Secret Cove + Kimo's Restaurant (mplscold) 2009 April 15 Stacey+Mike @ Kapalua Bay+ I'O (SAM) 2009 Sep 26 Jackie + Jeff @ Fairmont Kea Lani (PaddleAddict) 2009 Oct 12 Rina + Yuriy @ Kapalua Bay + Son'z Restaurant at Hyatt Regency (rina) 2009 Oct 14 Deb + John @ Kalaeokai'a Estate + Five Palms Restaurant (da.schmoopies) 2009 Oct 18 Patty + Jason @ Old Lahaina Luau for wedding & reception (mspattemac) 2009 Nov 12 Karina + Cory @ Ritz Carlton Kapalua (1sunshine) 2009 Nov 18 Vanessa + Jared @ Maui Tropical Plantation (brightesthour) 2010 Jan 12 Danielle & David @ Westin Kaanapali Villas + Old Lahaina Luau (michelle0 2010 Feb 10 Laura + Jim @ Maria Lanakila + TBD Reception (laura&james) 2010 Feb 11 Jane + Mark @ Makena Secret Cove + Capishe? (hawaiidreaming) 2010 Feb 25 Adam and Sandra @ Ritz Carlton Kapalua (sehender) 2010 Mar 10 Ruth & Erik @ Makena Cove & TBD (madiamondgal) 2010 Apr 7 Tami & Adam @ Private Estate in west Maui (tovaqt) 2010 May 4,5 or 6 Leah + Dillon @ Royal Lahania (photopia) 2010 May 10 Amanda + Niall @ Honua Kai Lani + Spago (amandadburns) 2010 May tba Susan + David @ Grand Wailea + TBD (just4susan) 2010 May 15 Carol + Doug @ Seawatch Restaurant for wedding and reception (cutefeet) 2010 May 22 Huey + Isaac @ Honua Kai Lani + Spago (Huey) 2010 Jun 7 Brenna + Doug @ Kapalua Bay Beach + Old Lahaina Luau (Brenna) 2010 Jun 7 Stacy + Craig @ Merriman's Kapalua + Dukes (Stacy015) 2010 Jun 12 Autumn + Mike @ Ritz-Carlton Kapalua (asharp) 2010 Jun 17 Krystall + Nick @ Olowalu Plantation House + Old Lahaina Luau (azulskies) 2010 Jun 17 Aisha + Chris @ Kapalua Bay Beach + Reception TBD (ThefutureMrs.Jones) 2010 Jun 26 Jessica + Dan @ The Bailey House Museum + Sarrento's on the Beach (jam8x2) 2010 Jul 28 Lisa + Al @ Olowalu Plantation House (lwav8176) 2010 Jul 29 Julie + Brent @ TBD Ceremony & Reception (jewels0729) 2010 Aug 9 Lisa + Daniel @ Wailea Golf Club (lower knoll) + SeaWatch Restaurant (pjlisa) 2010 Aug 14 Liz + Michael @ Merriman's Kapalua 2010 Oct 19 Amanda + Patrick @ Kula Botanical Garden+ Ruth's Chris (Amanda81) 2010 Nov 6 Amanda + Matt @ Kapalua Bay Beach + Leilani's on the Beach (AtteGirl) 2010 Nov 8 Joanne and Ed @ Four Seasons Wailea (sleepyj) 2010 May 12 Lindsay + Justin @ Olowalu Plantation House (weiky) 2010 Sep 9 Lindsay + Ed @ TBD +TBD(lindsnyff) 2011 May ?? Crystal + Dave @TBD (cryssv) 2011 June 4 Sydney and Sean @ Olowalu Plantation House (SydneyFitz)

I've booked Karine at Bridal Hair on Maui. Her prices are on her page. I have no time to do a trial run so hopefully she's good!

A diamond falls out of your ring 18 days before your wedding! I'm venting and am SO annoyed. This is the second time it's happened! Word of advice, stay away from pave' diamonds as accents, they're just so small the prong obviously can't hold them tight enough. And the last time I got my ring fixed they lost it and I had to get a whole new ring. I kept saying something has to go wrong because its been smooth sailing so far...I guess if this is the something wrong its better then losing a key item like a wedding dress!

Wow, you did so much. Your guest will love it!

I would now delete this post if I could...but just incase you were wondering too, its not a problem at all. I was mostly concerned about the airport, but all the answers I received back said no laws would be broken. Pretty much as long as you're not dealing them or selling them out of your house there's nothing to worry about!