Fab Bridal Product: Veil Weights!

In the past, I would caution brides against extra long veils if getting married outdoors since veils and wind just do not seem to get along.  We have even had a veil fly off a bride's head as she made her way down her beachfront aisle.  At certain oceanfront locations where the wind consistently blows from the left to the right (when facing the bride and groom as a guest), we have suggested switching the orientation of the bridal party, having the groom and his men instead on the left, and the bride and her maids on the right so that her veil blows away from her face, and not into her groom's.

 

Fortunately, these ways of addressing wind and veils can now be a problem of the past with the recent invention of veil weights!  It comes as no surprise that a wedding planner devised this brilliant solution to the animosity formerly found between wind and veil, and her company Save the Veil, offers a pretty assortment of decorative magnetic weights to save the day.  The weights come in sets of six and can easily be placed and removed from the veil so that you can have them on just when you need them.

 

 Mahalo to Jill Watson of The Pampered Bride in California for creating a wonderful and unique solution for veils on windy days!

 

Alfred Angelo Trunk Show at the Bridal Boutique

 

Here in Hawaii, rarely do we get treated to a trunk show featuring bridal attire, which is why this news is particularly exciting.  For those brides who will be on the island of Oahu next week, the Bridal Boutique (627 South Street, Suite 101, Honolulu, HI) is hosting an Alfred Angelo Trunk Show from Monday, October 15 to Sunday, October 21.  Try own gowns from this season and from the upcoming 2013 collection.  Those who order their gown during the trunk show will even receive as much as $400 off - a phenomenal offer!  Be sure to make an appointment ahead of time by calling 808-597-8893.

 

Happy Planning!

Tailored Weddings: "Surfboards and Muscle Cars"

One of the things I enjoy when it comes to planning weddings with couples, is gaining a better understanding of what makes them unique as a couple.  What do they enjoy doing together?  Is there something that they identify with that really defines who they are as individuals or as a couple?  This background info ofter serves as fantastic fodder for customizing their wedding.

For Anna and Zen, who tied the knot on August 5, they share a love of surfing.  Hence was born a vintage surf-themed wedding, and since Anna had not only built race cars, but raced them, too, it was only fitting to incorporate muscle cars in mint condition into their special day.  There were many more elements which made their wedding truly unique and memorable, too, but we'll capture them in another blog post on the Weddings by Grace and Mona blog.  For now, I leave you with just a few photos that tug at my heartstrings and depict this spirited and fun couple with some of their unique wedding touches.

A bouquet for one hand, and surfboard for the other!

What a classic!  Anna and Zen pose for a sweet kiss in front of the convertible Mustang "muscle car" with the historic Aloha Tower in the background.

A twist on the thumb print guest book - thanks to Emi Ink, Anna and Zen got a custom designed vintage surfboard poster for guests to mark with their thumb print and signature, a wonderful keepsake and memory of their special day.

Mahalo to Stephen Ludwig for providing these amazing photos!