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Vol. 10 Issue 1 Winter 2008 P. 1
 
In this Newsletter Issue

Romantic Honeymoon Locations
Don’t Get “Taken for a Ride"
2008 Wedding and Catering Trends Forecast
The Grooms Room
Keeping It Sweet
Planning the Music for your Wedding
Wedding Shows
Diamonds Are A Girls Best Friend
Recipe for Two - Eating Well

Romantic honeymoon locations can be found in the most adventurous places. baumanphotographers

Are you after a truly unique honeymoon experience? Eco-tourism is becoming more and more popular. Sitting on the beach sipping drinks decorated with umbrellas is no longer the number one spot on honeymooners list these days. Although it still makes it in the top 10.

Costa Rica is a very popular honeymoon spot for the adventurous couple. There is nothing like hiking through the cloud forest and walking over suspention bridges that sit high above huge canopies. What a site! There are zip line tours that send you in harnesses swinging through the forest's treetop canopy from a cable system. Read More

Don't be taken for a ride
By Sheri Walters, Classic Limo
Classic LimoAs the fastest growing and largest vintage limo company in California, we’ve learned a few things about what brides are looking for. Every bride wants a perfect wedding car, professional chauffeur, and elegant service details at an affordable price.

More than 75% of the vintage limo companies in California are operating without a license or valid insurance, pedaling fake Rolls-Royces as real, or offering entry level Packards as “American Rolls Royces”. Remember, the three most popular wedding car categories are real Rolls-Royces and Bentleys - .Article continues on page 2

2008 Wedding and Catering Trends Forecast
By Dianna K. Shitanishi
, Hawaii Weddings and Events

Wedding Trends

Hawaii Weddings and Events keeps abreast of the latest in catering and event trends by attending the annual National Association of Catering Executives (NACE) Educational Conferences which has featured top event professionals Colin Cowie, Preston Bailey, David Tutera
and Steve Kimball.

Bridal Attire: In lieu of the bridal party wearing the same dress, many brides are now letting them choose the look that best suits their personal style and body type all in the same colors or hues.

Hawaii Weddings and Events Cakes: Unique specialty cakes incorporating their theme continues to be a hit as clients lean away from traditional white cake. Alternatively, mini cake displays, pastries and cupcakes are becoming increasingly popular.

Catering: Today's savvy bride wants to explore non-traditional items, non-skirted buffet stations, unique table tops, healthy conscious food selections, action stations which provide interaction between the chef and the guests, signature cocktails, lighting effects and lounge areas. read more

Hawaii Weddings and Events
Dianna K. Shitanishi, CPCE, CMP
587 Pakala Street
Honolulu, HI 96825
808-782-4514
www.hawaiiweddingsandevents.com
info@hawaiiweddingsandevents.com

 

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