NEWBIE!! Hawaiian DWB :)

Aloha!

       My name’s Amanda & I’m new to the DWB world! I wanted to make my first "post" to introduce myself & tell you about my wonderful engaged life, but as short as possible.

       I’m from New Jersey, I’m 26 years young & my fiancé’s name is Eric, he is 3 months older, but was a year older in school. We first met in high school, (on the same school bus) on 9/11/01. (What a day that was! I met the love of my life & the World Trade Center was attacked.) It took us a couple years to officially date but we did; we dated in high school & the first couple years in college. I guess you could say we took some time apart to “see the world†(we try not to talk about our time apart).

In 2010, after many years of never running into each other, we got back in contact & started to date again. It was love at first sight all over again, the butterflies, the smiles all day long, everything. Exactly a year later, Eric proposed. If you wish to know more read our story on our wedding website: http://doughertyandsmith.ourwedding.com/

 Although I’ve been engaged since October 16, 2011, I’m just now getting into the blogs & stuff. I figured I would try to make as many posts as I can about our destination wedding in Hawaii (hints the Aloha!) I’m in the middle of making the invitations & making welcome bags (OOT bags) so I will be sure to post pictures, links, ideas, & as much information as I can, because I know I’ve been stressed about these things! The Internet is suppose to be filled with great ideas with every thing written out with links & prices & details! Well, for me, it was hard. Pinterest, Etsy, Weddingbee, Wanelo, & TheKnot are my favorite websites that I have found the most help!

Bride’s name; Amanda

Groom’s name; Eric

Future name; Smith (how original!)

Wedding date: August 17, 2013

Destination; Maui, Hawaii

Hotel: The Westin Maui Resort & Spa

Ceremony/Reception Location; Gannon’s Wailea, Maui, Hawaii

For now, I think this post is enough. My next one I’ll try to have pictures for my save the dates.

       Suggestions? Questions? Ideas? Please feel free!

Mahalo,

The Future Mrs. Smith 

Aloha Amanda & Eric, and COngrats!!! on your upcoming Hawaiian wedding......sweet also Welcome to our forum community

you'll find lots of great info here to help with destination wedding plans, so wishing you happy reserach and all the best for a Perfect Wedding you've Dreamed of !!! Cheers

team MTM asst, Lynda

Thank you!

Hi Amanda! welcome to BDW. 

I can only imagine how dreamy a Hawaii wedding will be. Happy Planning!! 

thank you!

though times it's stressful.. I just keep remembering i'll be there in no time, with friends & family to marry the love of my life <3

Congrats on your Engagement and welcome to BDW!!! Hawaii is an awesome place to get married. Hope you find lots of DIY on here, I know I am overwhelmed with all the ideas and options there are.....good luck!

Originally Posted by mscheryl10 

 

Congrats on your Engagement and welcome to BDW!!! Hawaii is an awesome place to get married. Hope you find lots of DIY on here, I know I am overwhelmed with all the ideas and options there are.....good luck!

Thank you! I'm working hard on the 150 posts so that I can twist & tweak everyone's DIY projects!

So am I, I am almost there, good luck!

Originally Posted by mscheryl10 

 

So am I, I am almost there, good luck!

3 more (well now 2) & I feel like these last 15 have been the hardest!

Yayy another Hawaii bride! I feel like there are so few on this site that I almost hunt down all the Hawaii brides. Haha. I was thinking of Gannon's in Maui too! One of my bridesmaids said flights were expensive to Maui so we chose Oahu instead. Otherwise, I would have loved to get married in Maui! We are going to Maui for our honeymoon though after Oahu and will be staying at the Sheraton. We were also thinking of the Westin! And another funny thing is that our wedding dates are a week apart Mine is August 10, 2013. Have you done your invitations yet? I just finished mine and did a passport style invitation with a boarding pass RSVP.