Somebuds 2 Love - Hawaii pressed flowers

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We have absolutely fallen in love with this concept which was a collaboration of 2 local small businesses! Kelsey of Hawaii Calligraphy and Lauren from L4Love got together to offer a service to press flowers from Bridal bouquets so that Brides would have a piece of their wedding day to enjoy for years to come! If you are sentimental like we are, you may want to even press some of your flowers as a gift to your Mom, new Mother-in-Law, and Grandmothers!

Here are some options currently available from this talented duo!

10”X10” Shadow Box

  • $250

  • 1 Bouquet

  • Turnaround time: 3-4 weeks

 

Pressed loose flowers

  • $45

  • Up to 12 Flowers

  • Turnaround time: 3-4 weeks

 
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Add a frame to your pressed flowers

  • Contact directly for pricing and other information

 
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Make it extra special with some personalized calligraphy!

  • Contact directly for pricing and other information

 

Happy Planning!

XOXO A Perfect Day

DIY Project: Wine Glass Charms

Have you found some time on your hands and are you looking for something to add a touch of personality and class to your Bride’s party gifts or even your wedding day? We LOVE the idea of making wine glass charms because they can easily add your personality without a huge price tag! Here is what they can look like!

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It’s very easy to find the wine glass rings but if you are willing to help us to #supportlocal, please consider purchasing your rings from Creations By You! The picture shows you what the charm rings look like.

Next, you can then find, purchase, and add any beads or charms as you desire to get the final product to match your theme and personality! Here are some ideas which would allow you to support our local small businesses here in Hawaii!

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Plumeria charms

From Creations By You

CLICK HERE
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Wave Charms

From Creations By You

CLICK HERE

Happy Planning!

XOXO A Perfect Day

CONGRATULATIONS TERRY & CHRISTIE TAGAWA - The Kahala Hotel, Honolulu, Hawaii

We are always so honored to be a part of each wedding and when we are trusted to pull of a SURPRISE to make a Bride’s dream come true, we will always JUMP at the chance! THANKS to all of the AMAZING vendors, we pulled off this surprise carriage with only 3 days to plan and execute! A BIG Thank you to Honolulu Horse & Carriage, IMF Visions, Bianca Photography, Florist Grand, Elegance with Grace, Bliss DJs, & Nolan Hong!

Meet Kelly, the Planner of your Dreams

Meet the « woman behind the planning », the one that helps couples make their dreams come true, Kelly Sugano!

Kelly is the founder and CEO of A Perfect Day Hawaii and here, she answers some questions about her career and gives useful wedding planning tips. 

  • Hi Kelly. Can you tell us why did you want to become a wedding planner ?

I wanted to help people. I didn’t know how and didn’t think I was going to become a wedding planner, but it just happened. Family and friends used to ask me for help for their weddings because they knew I was super organized and it just happened like that. 

  • For how long have you been a wedding planner now?

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18 years now. 

  • What do you like the most in weddings?

I really love being able to help people. 

  • What do you like the most in planning?

Timelines, that’s my thing!

  • What’s a big challenge you have to face with your activity?

Balancing work with personal life. I love both so much I’m always trying to squeeze every second out of each day. 

  • What is, according to you, the most important moment in weddings?

The few seconds before I send the bride down the aisle. 

I always try to keep the brides as calm & relaxed as possible so they experience and absorb that.

  • What is an « ideal wedding » for you?

Any wedding we can feel like we made a difference through the smile on each of their faces.

  • What is a good advice you always give to the couples before the wedding?

Always communicate (with each other and your vendors), that’s the most important thing!

  • Do you have some recommendations on how the bride can find the perfect fit for her dress?

Don’t worry about losing weight, just make sure you feel comfortable. You will look stunning no matter what!

  • What’s your recommendation to find the perfect vendor(s)?

  1. Know your budget 

  2. Ask questions 

As planners, we help the couples find the right vendors for them. Unlike most other companies, we don’t have a “list” of recommended vendors. 

I always ask the couple questions and based on what they tell me, I tell them who I feel is the best match for them. I then introduce them to the best vendor according to their budget, needs and wants. 

This is less work for them and it saves them a lot of time. 

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  • How long does it take, on average, to plan a wedding?

For us, the sooner the better! With technology only getting better, we’ve seen the lead time shorten from an average of 1 year to an average of 6 months. We have planned extravagant weddings in just 1 month but it isn’t recommended ;-).

We offer a lot of « free help » by text, email or phone calls. 

We give the couples a lot of ideas, suggestions, recommendations and feedback for free starting from whenever they hire us (not just 1-3 months prior).

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The sooner they come to us, the more help they will get!

  • What would be your advice to couples from abroad that want to get married in Hawaii? 

  1. Take your time

  2. Find someone you trust 

  3. Don’t be scared 

A lot of couples get scared because they feel disconnected, but there is nothing to be scared of. 

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Today, with technology, we can do everything online and so we can work remotely. Everything is so much easier. 

  • What are the different options you offer in terms of planning?

We do different packages but we always customize our services - as much or as little as everybody requires. 

  • One last word for the future newlyweds?

Surround yourself with people you trust, that’s the best way to enjoy the actual wedding day and the planning too. 

This is your day, make the most out of it!!!

PC: Kai Photo | Chargers, linen, and flatware by Hawaii Fine Linen

PC: Kai Photo | Chargers, linen, and flatware by Hawaii Fine Linen

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CONGRATULATIONS ELISE & JOHNNY CHOI - Koolau Ballrooms, Kaneohe, Hawaii

Such a beautiful day for a couple who really knew what was important! CONGRATULATIONS Elise & Johnny!!! THANK YOU to our amazingly talented friend Mike Pham for sharing these images!!! Keep scrolling to watch the creative video by Orig Media!

VENUE: Koolau Ballrooms
PHOTOGRAPHER: Mike Pham Photography
VIDEOGRAPHER: Orig Media
FLORIST: Spinning Web
HAIR & MAKEUP: Naturally You
DJ/MC: Spectrum Entertainment
DECOR: It’s So Pretty Linen
FAVORS: Menehune Mac

Each time we watch this video, we are instantly brought back to this wonderful day! We hope you enjoy the talents from our friends at Orig Media!

WEDDING WORKSHOPS by A Perfect Day: How to Create your Wedding Day Timeline with VENDOR HIGHLIGHTS: Wedding Planners, Officiants, Decor, and Beauty professionals at The Willows #WorkshopsByAPD

It was a pleasure to work with Vivid Fotos (pictures), Supreme Wedding Films (video: Same day edit), Visionize Media (video: Destination wedding tips), Flower Girls (florist), Orig Media (video: full workshop), Spectrum Entertainment (sound & uplighting), Elegance with Grace (linen, draping, chair covers), Picturesque (lazer cut decor), Miemiko (business card display), Hawaii Calligraphy (aloha sign), and my staff at A Perfect Day!

WORKSHOP SAME DAY EDIT VIDEO BY SUPREME WEDDING FILMS

***INTRODUCING…DESTINATION TIPS BY A PERFECT DAY*** As a new component this workshop series, we will be sharing tips for couples planning a destination wedding and how our topics relate specifically to them as they will be flying here for their big day!

DESTINATION WEDDING PLANNING TIPS VIDEO #1 (OFFICIANTS, PLANNERS, AND BEAUTY)

BY VISIONIZE MEDIA

Are you curious to know what our workshops are like? Here is a highlight video by our friends at Orig Media to show you a glimpse of what we discuss. We hope you enjoy!

There are SO many reasons why we’ve created this workshop series and 1 of the biggest reasons is to show couples how hard vendors work and what it really takes to make their dream day happen. Working with true professionals will make ALL the difference. We hope you enjoy the images taken by our friends at VIVID FOTOS to show what our workshops are like and what it takes to make them happen.

ITEMS FOR PURCHASE

By attending the workshop, you will receive all related Fact Sheets.

Saving you priceless time, we've created a "fact sheet" on vendors to share facts & information quickly, and from the perspective of the vendor to help you make sound decisions.

  • Wedding Planner Fact Sheets $10

  • Decor Fact Sheets $5

  • Beauty Fact Sheets $5

  • Officiant Fact Sheets $2

Happy Planning!

CONGRATULATIONS KRISTA & DAVID SCHOPPY - HALEKULANI HOTEL

Such an amazing couple with equally amazing families!!!  It was a joy to work with Krista's Mom in the planning of such a beautiful wedding for her daughter and new son!

3.31.18

CONGRATULATIONS SHU & KHIN CHEN - THE KAHALA HOTEL & RESORT (Honolulu, Hawaii)

A wonderful couple who overcame obstacles together to fully understand what it means to support and encourage each other.  It was such a joy to be a part of such an important day!

5.19.18

CONGRATULATIONS KELLIE & BRANDON TAGAWA - FOUR SEASONS KO'OLINA

Such a beautiful wedding for a sweet couple!

2.20.18

WEDDING WORKSHOPS by A Perfect Day: Wedding Lingo & Understanding your options with VENDOR HIGHLIGHTS: DJs, MCs, Entertainers, and Beauty professionals at the Pomaika'i Ballrooms

WEDDING WORKSHOPS by A Perfect Day: Wedding Etiquette, Roles of your Wedding Party & Family with VENDOR HIGHLIGHTS: Videographers & Wedding Cakes at the Four Seasons at Ko'Olina

WEDDING WORKSHOPS by A Perfect Day: Planning for an Outdoor venue and Caterers & Rental companies at Loulu Palm Farm Estate

Video by The Loving Eyes

We are grateful to the following sponsors who made this event possible:

Loulu Palm (Venue) | A Perfect Day (Planner & Presenter) | Perfection International (On-Site Planner) | Watanabe Floral (Florist) | Chelsea Stratso (Photographer) | Supreme Weddings (Videographer & Visual Equipment) | The Loving Eyes (Same Day Edit) | Bliss DJs (Audio) | Hawaii Calligraphy (Calligrapher) | Tanioka's Seafoods & Catering (Garlic Chicken) | Chef Elmer's Island Cuisine (Island Style Pork Hash Corn Dog w/Spicy Aioli & Honey Mustard dipping sauces) | Cake Works (Trio of mini desserts) | We Heart Cake Company (desserts) | Ke Nui Nitchen (Menu TBD)

WEDDING WORKSHOPS by A Perfect Day: Photographers and Turning your Plan into a Timeline at the Hilton Waikiki Beach Hotel

Video by Propeller USA

We are grateful to the following sponsors who made this event possible:
Hilton Waikiki Beach Hotel (Venue & Food) | A Perfect Day (Planner & Presenter) | It's So Pretty Linen (Decor) | Jadore Floral (Florist) | Kai Photo (Photographer) | Propeller USA  (Videographer & Visual) | Bliss DJs (Audio) | Hawaii Calligraphy (Calligrapher) | A Faires Event Planning (Day-of Planner)

WEDDING WEEK 2018!!! SO MUCH to see, do, eat, and learn! Friday, 2.16.18 at The Willows!

2.16.18 6pm-9pm be at The Willows for their Wedding Experience!  Did you know the first 200 to RSVP get to attend for FREE!  RSVP now by clicking here!

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