The WEDDING RESOURCE GUIDE of HAWAII
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FEATURES 24
TO P O F TH E WO R L D
Elegant modern ideas.
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T HE RU S TIC G AR D E N
A dash of glam to a rustic wedding.
REAL LIFE WEDDINGS 32
C I A RA + S TEVE N
A heavenly celebration.
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LE I L AN I + ER IC
A glamorous affair.
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A NNI E + JU S TIN
Rustic seaside nuptials.
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TAT I A N A + B R AN D O N
A tropical romance in paradise.
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K I ' I NA N I + N EIL
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A tantalizing Tantalus love story.
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T HE M AR KE TP L AC E
Shop for the perfect wedding professional for your special day.
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WELCOME Letter from the publisher
Hello Summer!! This issue has been so exciting and refreshing to put together! Not only does the Summer/ Fall issue showcase some of Hawaii’s beautiful and unique venues, but it also celebrates the birth of our rebrand. Formally Hawaii Bride & Groom Magazine we are now, drumroll please…. Hawaii Wedding Style!! Hawaii’s first and only complete wedding resource for almost three decades. Not only do we have a new name but we also have a NEW LOOK and NEW WEBSITE to match, www.hawaiiweddingstyle.co Don’t worry, for those of you who are still in LOVE with Hawaii Bride & Groom you can still find us on the web at www. hawaiibride.com as well. Like marriage, a perfect match is so important. It is also key to have the perfect match when it comes to your wedding specialists for your special day. Our new feature gives you an in-depth look at some of Hawaii’s top wedding professionals making it so much easier to make the perfect choice. A stress-free day is just a page turn away.
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Not everything about this issue is new, we still have some of our oldies but goodies. In every issue, our editorials are the collaborative efforts from Hawaii’s talented wedding specialist. This issue is no different. Always providing inspiration for your Hawaii Wedding, the Summer/ Fall issue takes you to the top of Makiki Heights showcasing unique modern ideas with tropical touches. Hawaii Tents and Events, Su-V Expressions, Cake Works, Miemiko, Naturally You, Love & Lace and Harry Winston provide the perfect recipe for ideas to die for. Derek Wong Photography artistically captured all the details.
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Next, we headed down to waters edge with views of the Koolau Mountains and Kaneohe Bay. Kris Labang documents the elegant, rustic editorial that showcases the beauty that Hawaii has to offer. With the help of Hawaii Tents and Events, Flowergirls, Cake Works, Miemiko, Jacque Rojas and Love & Lace we were able to add a little splash to the beautiful waterfront location. Oh and don’t forget to check out our Real Life Weddings. Another way to take in the beauty of our islands and the amazing work of Hawaii’s top wedding professionals. Until next issue, have an amazing time turning through the pages of the NEW Hawaii Wedding Style. I can’t wait to show you what we have planned for January.
Julie Aragaki Executive Editor, Hawaii Wedding Style
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WELCOME Letter from the editor
Aloha! 2018 blessed me with a new degree, new experiences, more friends and family within the Hawaii bridal industry community and a whole new adventure for Hawaii Wedding Style. Taking this new direction has been a busy, yet exciting journey for us! Formerly known as “Hawaii Bride & Groom Wedding Style,” we chose to rebrand to become more inclusive and to be more than a bridal magazine. We want to be the wedding planning resource for our islands. In an effort to make wedding planning in Hawaii easier for both destination and local wedding couples while still enhancing the awareness of Hawaii as a premiere wedding destination, we are now working with the Hawaii Tourism Association. Working with HTA and partnering with travel agents worldwide, will help showcase the sophistication and unique talent of Hawaii bridal specialists. Determining if a business was a right fit through typical advertisements was a little difficult, so we decided to step out of our comfort zone. Choosing to feature advertorials that include a questionnaire and biography will help ease this planning process and put a face to the business. Now, through a click of a downloadable link, our travel partners will be able to share Hawaii Wedding Style magazine with their wedding couples.
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In each issue, we strategize to come up with the next big wedding trends through our editorials. In this issue, enjoy the view from Makiki Heights Manor and experience an elegant, modern glam tabletop with a vibrant purple orchid floating arrangement and a chic three-tiered multi-textured cake. Then, travel to the east side of Oahu and embrace the ocean front view and experience an oceanic rustic take at the Windward Waterfront Garden. Take a look at the unique personalized details in our “Real Life Weddings” and get inspired for your own wedding. Make sure to look at the bottom of the “Real Life Wedding” page and highlight the vendor that helped create that specific look you that absolutely loved! Being the editor of a bridal magazine has been an amazing experience so far! As I am still in the shoes of a bride-to-be, it is my pleasure to share parts of my own vision for my wedding and to share all of the beauty Hawaii has to offer. To those that do live on the islands, we know that Hawaii is more than just an ordinary wedding destination. Hawaii is where wedding dreams come true and Hawaii Wedding Style is here to help make that dream a reality. Cheers to new beginnings!
Keyah-Leilani Agoot Editor, Hawaii Wedding Style
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A R I A S T U D IO S
November 20th - 24th, 2019. Wedding Week Hawaii is an upscale interactive social event and educational experience to showcase Hawaii’s wedding specialists in exquisite venues across the islands. Through this boutique approach, brides and grooms-to-be, along with industry professionals, will have the opportunity to experience the best of what Hawaii’s wedding industry has to offer.