Wedding Blog: 2005

Wednesday, October 26, 2005

Kahala Mandarin Oriental

After a trip to Hawaii, we were able to make some decisions and it is a departure from our original plans.

The ceremony and reception site will be at the Kahala Mandarin Oriental

The Estate has changed from the Kaaawa Plantation to the Aloha Beach House in Waialae only minutes from Kahala

Tuesday, October 25, 2005

Looks like the Kahala is the choice

Saturday, June 25, 2005

So the cake, thinking of a simple one tier cake for the bride & groom, save the money for sashimi, and a sheet cake for guest... but need help on what kind of sheet cake. Any suggestions on cake flavor? chiffon? or how about one big Liliha cocoa puff cake!

Friday, June 24, 2005

Location?

So Yum put me in charge, or shall I say let me be in charge of the wedding.... I don't want to have it in a hotel and want a homey feel as much as possible. We are considering this estate. The upside is it is outside, near the beach and lots of grass. downside it is out of town, (folks in Hawaii hate to drive) the estate has parking on the driveway and on the lawn near the street. also the property is on a hill so the grass area is not flat. Did I mention it is near the beach and it is very lush!

The Plantation site webpage
http://alohalion.com/oahu/turtlebay/317/317.html

Other sites
http://www.haikugardens.com (avaliable and getting more info)
http://www.bayerestate.com (has a max of 60 guests)
http://www.willowshawaii.com (not quite tropical enough)

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The Menu

Monday, June 20, 2005

The Menu?

So what about the menu? my sister recommends Marian's catering, they specialize in local food. Local food for Hawaii is a fusion of many cultures; from shrimp tempura and chicken katsu (japanese) to kal-bi and kimchee (korean) to poi and kalua pig (hawaiian) http://www.marianscatering.com/menu/ check out the menu and let me know what looks good.... mmm