:: Tips from Experts ::
We have another round of helpful tips for you from the fabulous Mona of Weddings by Grace and Mona!
1) Enlist the services of a professional wedding planner as early in the planning process as possible. Your planner can point you in the right direction for just about all of your wedding related decisions and can bring unique and innovative ideas to the table so as to really personalize your special day. While certainly possible to proceed with much of the planning on your own, bringing on a planner early in the process will help to expand the realm of possibilities and ensure that decisions made are wise ones.
2) Understand that while Hawaii’s climate affords some of the most desirable weather year-round, it never hurts to be prepared for inclement conditions. For outdoor weddings, consider a “plan B” in case of a bit of rain. Many areas can be tented (and made even more spectacular with appropriate lighting and décor!), and often times, floral arrangements can be re-set at an alternate location, should a ceremony need to be moved to a more suitable spot at the last minute. Maintaining a positive attitude will make all the difference because on your special day, not even showers should put a damper on what the day is truly meant to be about: your love for and commitment to one another.
3) Consider your location when choosing colors for your wedding. Wedding colors that mimic the colors of the location lend themselves to a subtle, understated elegance, whereas contrasting colors provide a visual “pop,” great for photos. Choosing greens, browns, creams, and ivory tones for a garden setting, for example, create a soothing, cohesive look and feel to the whole setting, but sometimes, such colors can loose their impact if they blend too much into the background. For indoor receptions, take into account existing colors of walls, carpet, linen, etc.. Certain colors may work better than others for that particular setting, and if not, your wedding planner can suggest ways to transform the space to make your preferred colors an integral (and not competing) part of the design of your wedding.
4) If securing your first choice of venue and vendors is important, allow yourself 14-18 months to plan your wedding. Popular venues will get booked sometimes more than a year in advance, depending on the venue. Have your planner start researching options for you as soon as possible so as to lock in your preferred location and vendors.
5) Accommodate guests who may have challenges with mobility, such as those in wheelchairs; with strollers, walkers, crutches, or canes. Locate ramps and elevators in advance; seat such guests at tables which are easily accessible; and request that a guest or banquet staff member plate food for such guests in the case of a buffet or food station type of reception. Going the extra mile for your guests will ensure a memorable occasion for all.
Mona L. Hirata
Weddings by Grace and Mona
P.O. Box 2732
Honolulu, HI 96803
Phone: (808) 524-5331
Fax: (808) 524-4148
www.mgweddingshawaii.com
mona@mgweddingshawaii.com
1) Enlist the services of a professional wedding planner as early in the planning process as possible. Your planner can point you in the right direction for just about all of your wedding related decisions and can bring unique and innovative ideas to the table so as to really personalize your special day. While certainly possible to proceed with much of the planning on your own, bringing on a planner early in the process will help to expand the realm of possibilities and ensure that decisions made are wise ones.
2) Understand that while Hawaii’s climate affords some of the most desirable weather year-round, it never hurts to be prepared for inclement conditions. For outdoor weddings, consider a “plan B” in case of a bit of rain. Many areas can be tented (and made even more spectacular with appropriate lighting and décor!), and often times, floral arrangements can be re-set at an alternate location, should a ceremony need to be moved to a more suitable spot at the last minute. Maintaining a positive attitude will make all the difference because on your special day, not even showers should put a damper on what the day is truly meant to be about: your love for and commitment to one another.
3) Consider your location when choosing colors for your wedding. Wedding colors that mimic the colors of the location lend themselves to a subtle, understated elegance, whereas contrasting colors provide a visual “pop,” great for photos. Choosing greens, browns, creams, and ivory tones for a garden setting, for example, create a soothing, cohesive look and feel to the whole setting, but sometimes, such colors can loose their impact if they blend too much into the background. For indoor receptions, take into account existing colors of walls, carpet, linen, etc.. Certain colors may work better than others for that particular setting, and if not, your wedding planner can suggest ways to transform the space to make your preferred colors an integral (and not competing) part of the design of your wedding.
4) If securing your first choice of venue and vendors is important, allow yourself 14-18 months to plan your wedding. Popular venues will get booked sometimes more than a year in advance, depending on the venue. Have your planner start researching options for you as soon as possible so as to lock in your preferred location and vendors.
5) Accommodate guests who may have challenges with mobility, such as those in wheelchairs; with strollers, walkers, crutches, or canes. Locate ramps and elevators in advance; seat such guests at tables which are easily accessible; and request that a guest or banquet staff member plate food for such guests in the case of a buffet or food station type of reception. Going the extra mile for your guests will ensure a memorable occasion for all.
Mona L. Hirata
Weddings by Grace and Mona
P.O. Box 2732
Honolulu, HI 96803
Phone: (808) 524-5331
Fax: (808) 524-4148
www.mgweddingshawaii.com
mona@mgweddingshawaii.com
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