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October 26, 2012 By Leave a Comment

A Kauai Wedding

Cher Weldon and Ron Jones traveled from Colmesneil, Texas to the beautiful North shore of Kauai where First Class Weddings arranged an intimate Hawaiian wedding ceremony.  Cher and Ron’s First Class Wedding took place on one of the most beautiful beaches in Hawaii on the island of Kauai, officially named Kauapea beach.

Kauapea Beach (aka Secret Beach)

This beach is more commonly known as Secret Beach which is a wonderfully romantic and secluded location to tie the knot.

Inspired by Tori Spelling’s wedding, Cher had a distinct vision of what she wanted for her special day. The result…a perfect comprimise that included a romantic beach ceremony with Hawaiian Ukelele music, an aisle way scattered with orchids, custom sand castle display and a romantic private catered dinner under the stars.

Hale Lani

Secret Beach Hideaway Kauai - Hale Lani

Cher and Ron stayed at Secret Beach Hideaway's Hale Lani (shown above & below), a stunningly gorgeous cottage that sits atop a cliff overlooking the couple's ceremony location on Secret Beach.

The Hale Lani Kauai is secured by a gated entrance and is extremely private. This truly is a perfect hideaway for a Kauai Wedding.

Flowers included an all white Calla Lily bouquet, a traditional Maile Lei for the groom and a white Orchid Lei for the bride. Cher and Ron exchanged leis in a traditional Hawaiian lei exchange symbolizing their love and commitment to each other.

Cher, Ron and their Kauai wedding vendors - including a musician, a minister, photographer and even a sand castle artist made their way down the steep path en-route to the beach.

Custom Sand Castle

It was no easy feat yet First Class Weddings hired professional sand castle builder Julian Miller and he brought in the appropriate tools, sand and other secret ingredients to make this custom sand castle oasis for Cher and Ron!

Private Kauai Wedding Dinner Reception

Lit by Tiki Torches and candle light, Mr. and Mrs. Jones celebrated with a privatly catered dinner in a romantic canopy on the grounds of Secret Beach Hideaway's Hale Lani.

Congratulations Cher and Ron Jones!  First Class Weddings is honored to have been a part of your special day.

Contact First Class Weddings today and begin planning your Hawaiian dream wedding!

Kauai Wedding by First Class Weddings

Accommodations by Pure Kauai: Secret Beach Hidaway - Hale Lani

Ceremony Location: Kauapea Beach (Secret Beach) located on the island of Kauai, Hawaii

Officiate: Rev. Julie Wirtz

Photography: Dianne Reynolds

Wedding Music: Coppin Colburn

Flower, Canopy and Candle Rentals: Mr. Flowers

Furniture Rentals: Martin Roberts

Private Catering: Thomas Ryan

Sand Castle: Jullian Miller

 

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Hawaiian Vow Renewal

October 5, 2012 By 1 Comment

Hawaii Vow Renewal – 30 years strong!

Pege & Lenny Fischman celebrated their 30 year Hawaiian vow renewal with First Class Weddings. We are extremely honored to have been chosen to share in this emotionally charged and deeply heart-felt occasion. The Fischman’s and their two sons traveled all the way from Jupiter Florida so this was an extra special treat for us.

Pege Fischman

When First Class Weddings started planning with Pege in June of 2012 she specifically requested a small and private beach location. Although they were staying at the Puamana Condo’s on the West side of the island, we felt that a beach located 45 minutes away on the South shore of Maui would provide exactly what she was looking for.

Beach Wedding

After a few short months of planning, obtaining a Hawaii beach permit, hand selecting the perfect minister and securing one of the finest photographers on Maui, Pege and Lenny were re-married on August 16, 2012. The minister officially started the ceremony by blowing the Conch Shell.

Beach Wedding

Shortly after the ceremony started the couple laughed as they recalled memories and told stories of their past.  Precious memories for sure!

Beach Wedding

The Hawaiian island weather was perfect as Pege & Lenny yet again shared one of the most memorable days of their lives together.

Beach Wedding

Pege & Lenny have endured so much over the years and even told us that there were times that they thought they wouldn’t make it….yet here they are. This couple truly has what it takes to endure whatever life dishes out.

Beach Wedding

Pege’s bouquet consisted of pink ginger, cymbidium orchids, and dendrobium orchids.

Beach Wedding

First Class Weddings loves Hawaiian Vow Renewals and we completely adore Pege & Lenny Fischman!

Congratulations Mr. & Mrs. Fischman & Family!

Trish Barker Photography

Hawaiian Vow Renewal by: First Class Weddings

Minister: Rev. Joe Miles

Photographer: Trish Barker Photography

Flowers by: Dellables

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Our Maui Wedding

May 31, 2012 By 2 Comments

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Our Maui Wedding at Sugarman Estate

Our Maui wedding took place at sunset with our closest family present. The venue, Sugarman Estate, is a private property overlooking the Pacific Ocean on the Southern coast of Maui. When I arrived I was in awe at the beauty that surrounded me. This already picturesque venue had been transformed into my dream for our Maui wedding.

Our Maui Wedding Day

Our Maui Wedding Ceremony Location

By the water sat 12 bamboo chairs attached with purple hydrangeas. An aisle way lined with pink orchids lead to a custom wooden arch adorned with hydrangeas, roses and orchids in shades of my favorite colors which were purple and pink. Glass bulbs with pink orchids submerged in water hung perfectly alongside hanging votive candles, framed the backdrop of the ocean.

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Our Maui Wedding – Hanging Orchids in Glass Bulbs

My bridal party consisted of my two nieces, a flower girl and a Junior bridesmaid.  Guests were greeted with my nieces placing Hawaiian leis around their necks as they entered the property. I had not seen my fiancé the day of the wedding and peered out the glass doorways to watch while everyone took their places.

Junior Bridesmaid

Flower girl in Makena, HI

Our Maui wedding ceremony began as the officiate, dressed in traditional Hawaiian robe, blew a conch shell.  The string quartet began to play and the flower girl, then junior bridesmaid made their way down the aisle.  I walked down the aisle to Pacelbell’s Cannon in D, with my mother and father by my side.  I approached my now husband, just as the sun began to set.

Sugarman Estate WeddingOur Maui Wedding – Sugarman Estate Ceremony

We incorporated Hawaiian tradition into our ceremony by placing leis around each others necks and each of our parents.  We exchanged traditional wedding vows, placed wedding bands on the others finger and shared our first kiss as husband and wife.  After we were officially named Mr. and Mrs. Waggoner, we concluded our Maui wedding with the release of two white doves.

Hawaii Wedding Reception

Our Maui Wedding Dinner at Sunset

After the ceremony, our guests sipped Hawaiian cocktails while my husband and I took sunset photographs along Makena’s beautiful coves. To the side of the ceremony site was a white canopy which hung Chinese lanterns over a long rectangular table covered with white and purple linens. Floating candles and square vases of green, blue, white, pink and purple flowers sat atop a bamboo table runner.  Being as our Maui wedding was such a small and intimate affair, we opted for an elegant 4-course meal for our reception.

Wedding Cake with Orchids
Our Wedding Day Cake

We sat down to dinner as a jazz duo played, and shared our first dance before the first course arrived.  We ate, were toasted by our families and enjoyed orchid decorated cake.  As we drove off in the limo at the end of the night I couldn’t help but think what an amazing day it had been.  Thanks to First Class Weddings our Maui wedding completely exceeded our expectations.  I couldn’t think of a more perfect way to begin a life together.

 

Hawaiian Wedding

Post By: Hawaiian Bride – Phoebe Waggoner

Wedding By: First Class weddings

Photography By: Mike Sidney

Venue: Sugarman Estate aka: Honua Kai Lani

Flowers By: Country Bouquets

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Box Centerpiece

March 3, 2012 By 2 Comments

Box Centerpieces

Wooden Box Centerpiece

When it comes to your receptions thinking outside of the box may actually mean choosing a box centerpiece for your reception tables. For big square tables you really do need to have an over-sized centerpiece to make a statement – without it being so tall that you can’t see the person sitting across the table from you. The above box centerpiece was truly amazing in real life, it was whether resistant and simply worked fabulously for a tropical outdoor event. A custom box centerpiece can be designed to suit your wedding colors/theme. First Class Weddings preferred vendor on this one is Mandy Grace from Bella Grace Flowers. Great job Mandy!

 

Wooden Box Centerpiece by First Class Weddings

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Flower Centerpieces

July 20, 2011 By 1 Comment

Pink Orchids, Blue, green, purple & white Hydrangea, Ivory, Pink & Yellow Roses

Sugarman Estate, Maui Hawaii

Flower CenterpiecesFlower Centerpieces:

Square glass vases filled with clusters of flowers on top of a bamboo runner. Votive candles in tall glasses are placed in between the flower centerpieces.

Flower CenterpiecesStunning Colors!

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Photography by Mike Sidney

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Sand Castle Engagement

July 6, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Sand Castle EngagementWill You Marry Me – Sand Castle Engagement

Sand Castle EngagementSurprise Beach Proposal Set-up

Sand Castle EngagementA complete Surprise! She has no idea…

Sand Castle EngagementStrolling along…

Sand Castle EngagementThen, with one quick bend of the knee…right as she sees the sand castle…

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Sand Castle EngagementTop it off with a little live music by Don Lax

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Sand Castle Engagementhappily ever after begins with First Class Weddings….

 

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Planet Hawaii

June 25, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Planet HawaiiPlanet Hawaii

Paradise on Earth

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Hamoa Beach

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Lava Tube

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Plumeria Blossoms

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Dried Sea Urchin

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Sunset, nearly every day of the year…

Planet Hawaii is definitely one of the best places on earth to get married. A First Class Wedding is here for you should you choose Hawaii to host your wedding. For more information on choosing this piece of paradise please feel free to contact us.

We look forward to serving you.

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Beach Weddings

April 29, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Beach WeddingsBeach Weddings

In Hawaii the beaches are absolutely stunning, which makes getting married on the beach a dream come true for some couples. What you don’t know is that in Hawaii, special permits are required in order to have beach weddings and you have to hire a wedding planner to get the permit (unless you want to pay for a million dollar liability policy that lists the State of Hawaii as a beneficiary), and then go through the application process solely on your own.

Beach permit fees range from about $50 to $300 depending on the size of space you need on the beach (this includes you, your guests and all your vendors). There are also restrictions on decor that you will need to take under consideration so paying a little more for a planner to help you achieve this dream is way worth it.

Some other things that you  may not want to hear about beach weddings in Hawaii is that they offer limited privacy, there are no back up options in the event of inclement weather, and your restroom options are very limited.  However, if you know all of these things and are still up for a Hawaiian Beach Wedding then please email us and we will be happy to guide and assist you, every step of the way.

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Luau Wedding

April 28, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Luau WeddingLuau Wedding:

Old Lahaina Luau Wedding Location
Located in Lahaina, Maui, this small and private garden area hidden in a cozy little area that sits off to the side of the property. This is an oceanfront venue with no beach. Luau tickets are sold separately from the wedding grounds fee. The Old Lahaina Luau works perfect if you want to have your wedding in mid afternoon and then attend the Luau afterwords (for your reception).  You would enjoy an authentic Hawaiian buffet, full open bar, and an exciting luau show that ends around 8pm (Maui time).

  • $2,850 for a party of up to 10
  • Additional Guests $15 per person
  • Wedding venue fees include chairs and Mai Tais for up to 30 guests.
  • A 20% service fee will be added to the total sales
  • Please add 4.166% Hawaii State Tax
  • Luau Tickets are sold Separately

This wedding luau venue includes, Oceanfront Location, Assistance with obtaining a Marriage license, Kahu (Licensed Officiant), Mea oli – Chanter/Conch shell blower, White Padded Chairs, Wedding Lei Exchange, Tropical Bridal Bouquet, 6” Old Lahaina Lu’au Signature Wedding Cake, Water Station, Sparkling Cider Toast, 1½ hours of Standard Photography , Four 5X7 Luau Portraits, On-site Coordinator, Keepsake Wedding Certificate

We invite you to call First Class Weddings if you have any other questions. That’s what we’re here for :)

Luau Wedding by First Class weddings

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Beach Bags

December 8, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Beach Bags

Honeymoon Beach Bags

Whatever you do… and wherever you go, these are “must pack” items for your beach bags.

  • Sunscreen
  • Hat
  • Extra Shorts & Top, Undies and/or Sundress
  • Lotion
  • Lip Balm
  • Towel
  • Sunglasses
  • Tissue
  • Water
  • Tweezers
  • Plastic Bag (for your wet suit)
  • Favorite Snack Items
  • A little Money
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