Hottie Knotties & Vendor Reviews
The HI Knotties are the best Knotties EVER!!! Without all their help, advice and fun chats throughout the day on these boards (admit it ladies...you all do it), I'm not sure I would have been able to pull off a HI wedding and the wedding of my dreams. You ladies are all so creative and for that I thank you! Here is a list of all my favs that I have either stalked their bios or have received help from (but in no particular order):
pugrolls -- Olowalu twin and the cutest Pug place cards ever!
myday1708 -- The most beautiful dress I have ever seen!
MrsIH -- Beautiful wedding, amazing photog (Shawn Starr...do I need to say anything more??)
Married2MrWright -- DIY diva, best budget bride
lisakeiko -- Map genius, food connoisseur
redshoegirl -- Hillarious commentary, beautiful paper crafts, amazing bio!
peachmango -- Easy-to-use boarding pass template
eyeheartmike -- Another DIY diva, beautiful photography, passport expert and amazing shoes!!
mrspresley -- "Real Wedding" Knottie, very imoforative bio
mauidaims -- Bridezilla trunk which was my fav, however I was unable to re-create this masterpiece *sad*
plumeriapal -- All around amazing bio
Vendor Reviews
Wedding Coordinator - Vicki Habib, Eden West Weddings = A+
Vicki was a joy to work with! During the beginning of my planning process she was so helpful in providing me with an honest and accurate wedding proposal with know behind the scene catches. During my planning, ATA Airlines went bankrupt and most of our wedding guests (including me and the DH) were booked on this airline. My first reaction was to cancel the wedding all together since I didn't feel right to have guests pay double what they had originally booked. Vicki was there on the other end of the phone line to calm my fears and made sure everything was ok. She answered all my silly questions very promptly and with full detail. I researched other WC's and I thought Eden West Weddings price was pretty reasonable. Most other WC charged a commision on each even where EWW charged their fee on the total bill. Considering I planned a wedding from Colorado through email and phone and NO scouting trip, she pulled of my wedding without a hitch and made sure me and our guests were taken care of every step of the way!
Location - Olowalu Plantation Estate = A++++++++
Beautiful and intimate...what more could you ask for in a wedding location? When I found my WC, I had already decided on Olowalu...way before I discovered the HI Knottie board. I picked it solely on the looks from emails and it had the old Hawaiian feel to it. Once I came across these boards and started seeing more detailed pictures and wedding from other Knotties, I was excited...especially to know the place really existed ;) Once we arrived there in person for our rehersal, my mouth just dropped to the floor. This place was stunning!!!! And to see the look of amazement on our families faces was priceless. The place is beautiful, very initimate and just charming! It's a perfect set up for both your wedding and reception! Also, here is a link to their blog of our wedding:
Bar & Catering - Food for the Soul Upscale Catering = B
Cake - Maui Wedding Cakes = A+
Officiant - Rev. Kimo Kirkman = A+
Hair & Makeup - Beth, Studio 220 in Lahaina = C
Dress - David's Bridal = D
Photography - Jen & Fred Joswick, Marbelle Photography - A++++++++++++
We loved everything about Jen & Fred Josiwck from Marbelle Photography! When we chose them originally through our WC, I didn't really have expectations. But boy, was I pleased!!! Not only were their shots amazing, but they just made you feel so comfortable being in front of the camera. Other than our family shots and sunset shots, I didn't realize they were there taking pictures. They were very candid in their picture taking and that is what I loved the most. We did our AHR a couple weeks after the wedding and Jen was so overly kind in making sure I received my pictures on DVD to show to our family and friends in time for it. Not only did she scramble to get my pictures to me, she included ALL of pictures as a gift for us! What a fun surprise :) Such a sweet and fun couple and I highly recommend their services to anyone interested in having their pictures done on Maui. My only regret is not doing a Honeymoon shoot after the wedding!
DJ - Billy Arbour, Sound Wave Recording = A
Floral - Blossoms of Maui & Maui Floral = A+
Rehearsal Dinner - Cheeseburger in Paradise, Lahaina = A++++
Day After Luau - Old Lahaina Luau, Maui = A++++
