2008 Venues with Vision - Part One

We are often asked our opinion on venues. With so many on Kauai, we figured we'd begin a several part commentary about our fav's from events we did this past year. We'll throw in a couple from our travels to San Francisco and Texas too - stay tuned and enjoy!

This $8M ostentatious estate tops our list for its architectural details and vistas.   Available for use for weddings and events its just moments from Kauai's Kilauea Bay.

Impeccable landscaping lines this delightful drive.

As you enter, cross this plantation harvested teak bridge over the vast pools. Words can't describe how amazing this is.

True Hawaiian architecture gives sense of place and offers a true indoor/outdoor environment.

(What you don't see in this picture is the swim up Tiki bar and Waterfalls at the opposite side of the pools!)

A view from the ponds surrounding the estate give a glimpse at the exapansive lawns. Perfect for an outdoor soirée. Even further out catch a glimpse of Kilauea bay and Kauai's bluffs and blue oceans.

 

This plantation style catholic church on Kauai is like no other. Quaint, charming, and nestled in a coconut palm lined valley surrounded by dormant volcanic mountains. Can you say "Postcard!"?

And 2,500 miles away...from the city that stole our hearts...San Francisco.

A view of the Transamerica building and Alcatraz from this world famous hotel simply can't be beat.

To be continued...

Details, Details, Details...

It's all about the details. Sure you have a color and theme, but if you have another element that you intend to incorporate into your wedding make sure you embrace it - it maybe what you need to take your event from Ordinary to OH MY GOSH! With a cohesive plan that begins at the moment you send out your invitations make sure you echo a feel throughout your day and you will score the 'Wedding Wow" points you so desire.

Here's a glimpse at a simple wedding that took a Pink and Green Color Pallet and a favorite element: River Rocks. We ran with it - creating Uber-Fabulous without breaking the bank!

The bouquets set the color stage.


Your use of color, flowers, fabric and ribbons should coordinate throughout.

Take it one step further and use matching fonts from begining to end. The fonts you use on your invites should be applied to your menus, place cards and everything in between.

River Rock Aisle Way - Flowers Coordinating with Colors and Wedding Bouquets.

Aisle Accents for Added Drama. A glimpse of glass cylinders/shapes to be used at the reception.


Reception - Look familiar? Long Tables Embelleshed All the Way Down.

Placecards - Simple Rock with the Guests Name. Brilliant!

White: The New Black!

Bright and bold colors have been the had-to-have hues for so many of our past events in Hawaii. Makes sense on lush tropical islands where flora is drenched in dramatic tones of orange, fuchsia, greens, and yellow. But recently, many couples have decided to go a different direction and are looking for a timeless, yet elegant look. Whites and Neutrals are now a preferred pick! Sophisticated, simple and modern, yet capturing a chic, beachy tropical feel through the use of shells, bamboo and other elements.

Classic standards in a vase with stark white shells.

Pure whites; a combination of orchids and roses. Simple and timeless.

Capiz shells and strung orchids create drama in this tent.