A wedding website?! Do I really need one? No, not necessarily BUT we think, why not?! Wedding websites are actually fantastic planning tools. It makes things easier for you throughout the planning process and is a great way to manage and organize communication with your guests. What is it!? Wedding websites are like the ‘control center’ for you and your guests regarding information about your big day. This means all the details: time, location, dress code, places to stay, how to get there, the registry… you know, all the important stuff. Some couples even like to include a page on their lov ..read more

11 Ways to Honor your Lost Loved Ones at Your Wedding Losing a loved one is one of life’s most profound challenges. Of course, you want to include the memory of these special people into your big day. Your wedding can be an opportunity to celebrate not just your love for your partner, but also the cherished memories of those who are no longer with you. Here are 11 beautiful ways to honor and remember your lost loved ones on your wedding day. For Ceremony: Reserved Seating: Set aside a row of chairs with a special sign or photo for your loved ones. Or, if getting married in Hawaii place a l ..read more

Welcome to Aloha Bridal Connections let us introduce you to our Core Values We are a crew of experienced wedding specialists, rooted in a shared desire to connect couples to their dream destination celebration, empowering modern couples to successfully coordinate every moving piece of their wedding day. Here at ABC, we are Ohana. We aim to share our Ohana globally by inviting our couples, vendor network, small business friends, destination venues, wedding planners, and all else who seek connection to join in the community with us through the foundation of our core values. Core Values You a ..read more

Why Leaving Reviews for your Wedding Vendors is so Important Planning a wedding is no easy task! It is the incredible work of your wedding vendors who help bring your dream day to life. If you have already planned a wedding you know how much you lean on authentic feedback from other couples to choose your vendors. We strongly urge all newlyweds, to take a few moments to leave reviews for the amazing wedding professionals who made your wedding day so wonderful. 5 reasons why leaving reviews is so important: 1. Show Your Appreciation An amazing way to express your gratitude and appreciation ..read more

A Comprehensive Guide to Building your Wedding Guest List Weddings are an amazing opportunity to reunite family members and close friends! On this joyous occasion in your life, you want all of your loved ones to celebrate with you. Planning a wedding involves making countless decisions, and one of the most important ones is building your guest list. The reality is that most of us cannot afford to invite everyone that we know. We understand that creating your guest list is a planning hurdle in itself. We have some great tips on how and where to get started. As well as how to get things under c ..read more

Every wedding is different – Today, we will talk about the Power of Personalization Personalization has always been an important piece of the wedding day.  The special occasion is littered with meaning from vows to song choices to monograms.  Personalization may sound like old news to wedding aficionados, but this facet of weddings has evolved a lot and new ways of personalization continue to emerge.  We want to provide you with some of our new favorite ways to brand your wedding day with the story of your love! Invite Personalization Save-the-dates and invites are the first ..read more

A Note from our Kauai Lead & Team Manager Julie — Why get Married on Kauai? Hawai’i is a beautiful chain of islands in the Pacific Ocean and each island has its own personality, people, presence, pride, and power. Kauai being the eldest island of the chain has a sense of wisdom and history about its mountains and landscapes. We often get asked — “why should I get married on Kauai?“ One day, our owner Lauren and I were in the car together heading to a wedding at Sheraton Poipu and she asked me if I ever take this for granted. Confused, I asked what she was talking about. She was talking ..read more

Is a wedding rehearsal necessary? We think absolutely!! The ceremony is the most important part of the wedding celebration so getting it right is a total must. We can understand that with the finish line of the planning process insight some couples may see the rehearsal as just another wedding-related activity to plan and an added stress before the big day. BUT it is actually the complete opposite. What is a Rehearsal? The rehearsal is essentially a dry run of your ceremony! It usually takes place one or two days before your wedding. It usually takes place at the venue where your ceremony w ..read more

Congratulations on your engagement! As you begin to plan your dream wedding, you may come across the terms “wedding coordinator” and “wedding planner.” While these two roles may seem interchangeable, they actually have distinct differences that can greatly impact your wedding planning experience. In this blog, we’ll explore what a wedding coordinator is versus a wedding planner, and which service may be best suited for your needs. Let’s define what a wedding coordinator does: A wedding coordinator, also known as a day-of or month-of coordinator, is a professional who assists with the logist ..read more

Which wedding venue is for you, an Estate or Hotel Wedding!? Choosing your wedding venue is often the first step in planning your special day. There are typically two options you can choose from an estate or hotel wedding. Now, which one is right for you?! This blog will help you decipher the difference between the two and the pros and cons of each. Let’s start with what each venue type is: An estate wedding venue is a type of wedding venue that is typically located on a large property and offers a blank canvas for you to create the exact vision you have for your big day. These venues offer ..read more