WHERE: Haiku Mill - Maui Hawaii
THEME: Bohemian, minimalistic charm and rustic
GUESTS: 15 guests flew in from Australia, L.A and Miami
DRESS: Empire waist, strapless Vera Wang with silk flower
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BRIDESMAIDS: Lana Cannatello – Flower Girl
HAIR: Worn down soft and wavy, to go with both the dress and the wedding site.
MAKEUP: Simple make up for a natural, flawless look
RINGS: Platinum diamond band
STATIONERY/INVITATIONS: Designed to look handmade with handcut heart shaped confetti
FLOWERS: Different shades and textures of white – ranunculus, orchids and roses but the bouquet was bright contrast using shades of pinks and lavender.
CEREMONY DETAILS: Rose petals down aisle, ceremony performed under 300 year old antique chandelier, antique bird cages, we kept it simple due to the beauty of the old ruins of the sugar mill.
RECEPTION DETAILS: Burlap tablecloths with a lace table runner and silk napkins with lavender and straw twine around the napkins. Guests played bacci ball during the cocktail hour and then everyone was seated at the one long table where the food was all family style sharing plates. Flowers were placed in vases, white porcelain pitchers and lace wrapped hurricane vases and mason jars… candles placed throughout the sugar mill
CAKE: Coconut infused mini Cupcakes with butter frosting and toasted coconut and chocolate cupcakes with chocolate butter cream frosting and chocolate ganache drizzle
ENTERTAINMENT: Violinist and classical guitar then ipod for dancing
FOOD & DRINKS: Lychee martinis with a garnish of lavender, Moscow mules with mint and ginger. Adrian being Italian we wanted to have a casual, shared family styled food – truffle white cheddar mac and cheese, assorted rustic breads with olive oil and balsamic, herb roasted tenderloin, assorted grilled vegetables, salad of edamame, shaved maui onions, field greens and heirloom tomatos, macadamia nut crusted fresh fish with lilikoi beurre blanc,
LITTLE EXTRAS: Gourmet coffee bar and ice cream sundae bar to accompany the mini cupcakes where each person could design their own ice cream sundae
BEST ADVICE FOR PLANNING A WEDDING/TO BRIDES: Not to stress the small things, to take your time and enjoy every moment of the day because you blink and the day goes like that ….so quickly. To stop and breathe before stressing out…. To not worry about what others will want from your wedding, but what both you and the one you are marrying are going to want.. and the best thing to remember is WATERPROOF MASCARA!!!!
TANASIA'S CONTACTS:
- PHOTOGRAPHY: Beloved - Boutique Wedding Photography
- BRIDE'S DRESS & VEIL: Vera Wang
- BRIDE’S SHOES: Marni Boutique – Design District Miami
- FLOWERGIRL DRESS: J Crew
- GROOMS FORMAL WEAR: Dolce and Gabbana suit tailor fitted .
- HAIR & MAKEUP: Mira Carmen
- FLOWERS: Bella Bloom Floral Boutique
- RECEPTION: Linen etc provided by Pacific event Group. Food Catering – Celebrations Catering (Amazing) Everyone complimented the food and that’s what everyone still talks about
- CEREMONY: Pastor Pia Aluli
- WEDDING PLANNER: Jane Park from Beth Helmstetter Events
- ENTERTAINMENT: Music – Vance Koenig and Don Lax
- DECORATIONS: Flown in personally by Tanasia from Miami plus the already décor and antiques provided by Haiku Mill
- VIDEOGRAPHER: Brides big brother
