AzulSkies’ Huge Maui Wedding Planning Thread!

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These planning threads have always been my favorite and I can’t believe it’s already my turn! I know everyone starts these off with this but I truly thank everyone on this board! You guys have given so much inspiration and made me think of things I wouldn’t have otherwise! I took A LOT of pictures...hope you enjoy!

 

Engagement Ring

 

Wedding Bands

 

Groom’s outfit

Cream Linen Suit:

Banana Republic Embroidered Linen Shirt:

OluKai Sandals: ‘Ohana

 

Bridal Party outfits

The Man of Honor & Groomsmen will be wearing white linen shirts, khaki linen pants and kukui nut leis.

 

I let my bridesmaid choose her dress and I can’t find the picture of it. Sorry!

 

More to come...

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Here’s the ring bearer’s shirt & shorts:

 

MOTB’s dress, jewelry, and shoes:

 

My Dress!

This isn’t my exact dress but it’s pretty similar:

When I bought the gown, no alterations:

 

My Veil:

 

Still more coming!

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My Shoes:

Our ceremony is on grass so I bought SoleMates for my shoes just in case!

 

Jewelry:

 

Hair Flower:

My hair stylist has complimentary white orchids which I will probably use but I also bought this one at Kohl’s:

 

My Clutch: (to match my shoes!)

 

My Reception Dress:

 

My Welcome Dinner Dress:

 

Getting Ready Tee (from Michael’s)

 

ALOT more still coming..

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Hair & Makeup Inspiration Pics

I’m getting my hair & makeup done at the Westin Spa.

 

Colors

We originally had chosen blue and orange as our colors (as in our STD’s) but then changed them to blue, chocolate brown, and cream.

 

Save the Dates

I designed these and had them printed at Office Max (I hadn’t heard of Vista Print yet!)

 

Invitations

I bought everything from Cards and Pockets to make these. I bought the Metallic Tiffany Signature Pocketfolds, Bronze (Metallic) Cardstock, Cream Cardstock (for the inserts), and the Milk Chocolate European Flap Envelopes (5.25x7.25).

 

My wrap-around label:

I made these in Word, printed them out on a full sheet label and then cut them out myself. I forgot to take a picture of them on the envelopes!

 

Our Response back from the White House:

 

Not done yet!

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Our Accommodations

We will be staying in an Ocean View room at the Westin Resort & Spa. We got a great deal for 8 nights and daily breakfast for two.

 

Ceremony

We’re getting married at Olowalu Plantation House. We just fell in love with the location.

 

Our set up will be similar to this:

 

Ceremony Music

Our wedding coordinator’s husband, Jamie Lawrence, was highly recommended by many. We’re excited!

Bridal Party Processional: A traditional Hawaiian song that we left to Jamie’s discretion

Bridal Processional: Maunaleo

Song after ring exchange: Kawai Lehua A’ala Ka Honua

Recessional: Somewhere over the Rainbow (ukulele version)

 

Ring Bearer Shell:

We’re going to fill it up with sand but this is what it looks like:

 

Flowers

My Bouquet: Agapanthis, Pink Stargazer Lilies, Bird of Paradise, Red & Pink Ginger & Orchids

 

My Lei (single lei of Tuberose flowers):

 

Groom’s Maile Lei:

 

Mothers’ Leis (Purple Orchids):

 

Fathers’ Leis (Green Orchids)

 

Not done yet..

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Orchid Aisle Runner:

 

Palm Fans:

 

Programs:

I bought some of the Metallic Tiffany cardstock from Cards & Pockets and the rest of the paper was left over from the invites. We’ll put these on the palm fans on everyone’s chairs.

 

This was how I had it set up in the Word document (screenshots with names taken out):

(I “borrowed†that quote under In Remembrance I believe from someone on this board…thank you)

 

Reserved Seat Signs:

I designed these in Microsoft Word, printed them on the Cream Cardstock and used glue dots to adhere it to leftover Bronze metallic cardstock. Then I just slid the ribbon in between so it would still be adjustable. Very easy!

 

Still more to come..

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Guest Book Table Décor:

Guest Book (Amazon)

 

Guest Book Sign:

 

We wanted to have pictures of us as kids and now, our parents’ wedding and of the FI’s grandfather who passed away.

 

Cake:

We’re going to have a mini cake and champagne reception before the luau. It’s a vanilla cake with buttercream frosting and whipped cream custard and lilikoi for the filling. Our cake will be like this but with tiffany blue ribbon instead of pink:

 

Cake Topper (eBay):

 

Cake Serving Set (Michaels):

 

Cake Napkins:

We ordered these from here: Napkins: The Knot Shop

We ordered the Luncheon Napkins in Aqua, Chocolate Ink Color with Contemporary Script font

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Champagne Flutes:

Flutes on Marilyn's Keepsakes

Not a great picture but here they are!

 

Old Lahaina Luau for our Reception:

After our ceremony, we wanted a stress-free and fun reception. I know this wouldn’t work for some people but the FI & I are just super casual and laid back so having a luau reception was perfect for us.

 

OOT Bags:

We bought the guest bags from Oriental Trading:

 

Bridesmaid bag (Target):

 

Man of Honor/Groomsmen/Ring Bearer: We found these drawstring bags at the Adidas Outlet in our wedding colors!

 

Parents’ Bags:

 

Most of the filler is going to come from local products in Maui. I also ordered stuff from Oriental Trading (Tropical Pocket Calendars, Hibiscus Chain Purse with Personalized Key Chain and Coconut Tree Pens)

 

Here’s a picture of the actual Hibiscus Chain Purse with our personalized Key Chain

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Our Welcome Brochure:

 

Here are some screenshots:

 

Photoshare Cards (VistaPrint):

 

Tag:

 

The Map of Maui I made:

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Gifts

Bridesmaid:

 

Best Man: Flip Cam with Underwater case:

 

Groomsman & Man of Honor: Ceremony shirts, Redskins Beach Towel & Sandals

 

Ring Bearer: He’s a big NJ Devils Hockey Fan so we got a customized sweatshirt from the NHL shop online.