Hawaii’s Wedding Professionals in HD Show #211A JW Marriott Ihilani Resort and Spa, Milaniko Wedding Apparel, N-D Mixx Productions

Raymond Donato of JW Marriott Ihilani Resort & Spa

Mila Troutman of Milaniko Wedding Apparel

Gil Magbual of N-Mixx Productions

Show Times on OC16

Premieres: Friday, March 9 at 6:30pm

Repeats: Saturday, March 10 at 12:30 am

Sunday, March 11 at 1:00 pm (pre-empted)

Monday, March 12 at 11:30am

Tuesday, March 13 at 7:00 am

Thursday, March 15 at 10:00 am

Friday, March 16 at 5:00am

Wedding couples interested in a great venue need to tune in and hear Kahu Kalehua Featheran’s first guest, Raymond Donato, Director of Wedding Sales and Events at the JW Marriott Ihilani Resort and Spa share in his own words, his love and genuine service orientation towards all of his clients.  With 20 years of experience at the JW Marriott, Raymond provides a complimentary consultation which provides clients with much information and ideas.  The JW Marriott Ihilani Resort and Spa has an oceanfront or gazebo wedding venue, accommodating 200 and 60 guests respectively, as well as 387 rooms (37 of them suites), a spa with a private bridal salon, 3 wonderful restaurants, ballrooms that can hold up to 900 guests and the spectacular sunsets of the west side of the island.  Although the choice of many destination couples, the JW Marriott Ihilani Resort and Spa is a smart choice for local people as well, who can enjoy a neighbor island feel without leaving Oahu.  Raymond often serves as a minister or emcee for his wedding couples, who now consider Raymond not only their wedding consultant, but a friend as well.

The second segment features Mila Troutman of Milaniko wedding apparel.  Milaniko offers European fashions of traditional Ukranian quality.  A tailor with 20 years of experience, Mila has also passed on her fashion sense to son, Niko or Nick who is currently in charge of design production of the wedding gowns in the Ukraine.  Made by hand from start to finish, Milaniko’s wedding gowns are made with Italian satin, French lace and hand beading and embroidery.  All of the gowns are made to order and prices are extremely affordable – you have to watch this show to hear the price ranges and once you do, a visit to Milaniko will be on the top of your list.  For brides who wish to rent their wedding gowns, Milaniko also offers this service and gowns can be rented for 3 days.  Milaniko is working on a tuxedo line made with 100% wool and Italian fabrics, with the largest and most reputable Turkish textile manufacturer and businesses who are interested in purchasing wedding gowns or tuxedos in bulk can call Mila to make an appointment to discuss this opportunity. 

Kalehua’s third guest is Gilbert Magbual, owner and DJ of N-D Mixx Productions, a family-run business, with wife Fran and his daughter and son all helping out.  2011 marks Gil’s 20^th successful year in the DJ business.  His vast library of songs numbers 75,000 and if his client wants a song that he doesn’t have, Gil will go out of his way to find that song for his client.  Gil can set up sound and lighting for an intimate group of 20 guests to large wedding receptions and corporate functions of 2,000 guests or more.  Gil likes to have his bride and groom be the star at their own wedding, so his motto is “your music, your way”.

Also, the music you hear in the background of the interviews is being provided by Kupaoa – mahalo

Hawaii’s Wedding Professionals in HD Show #213A Barons Limousine and Dellables

Barons Limousine

Della Peacock (on right) of Dellables

Show Times on OC16

Premiers:  Friday, March 23 at 6:30 pm

Repeats:  Saturday, March 24 at 12:30 am

Monday, March 26 at 11:30am

Tuesday, March 27 at 7am

Thursday, March 29 at 10am

Friday, March 30 at 5:00am

Kahu Kalehua Featheran comes to you from the Valley Isle of Maui for this presentation of Hawaii’s Wedding Professionals, welcoming Barons Limousine and Dellables to the show.

If you want to arrive in style on your wedding day, proms, or other special occasions, Barons Limousine has a most unique vehicle for you. They have the only 10 passenger limo in Hawaii with 2 Lamborghini doors, a Bentley grill, 22-inch exterior rims, an interior disco floor, laser light show, 3 LCD TVs and seats made from ostrich feathers.  Add to this, great service from the Asuncion family (Ann, Lino, Christine, Michael and Catherine), who owns and operates this business and you can understand why Barons Limousine takes reservations for up to a year in advance!!

When you do 700 plus weddings a year, you have to love what you’re doing and that’s true of Della Peacock of Dellables.  Della has always loved flowers and it’s evident in the unique and exquisite designs that she comes up with for her brides – from bouquets to arrangements to arches, her many beautiful designs are inspired by her conversations with her wedding couples.  She is knowledgeable about what flowers are in season, what looks good in the venue of choice, which blooms are hardy and will hold up in the Hawaii climate.  Tune in to hear Della share a lovely story about a recent wedding and how she was able to personalize her design based on getting to know the wedding couple and what was important to them.  

The music you hear in the background of the interviews are provided by Kupaoa – mahalo

Hawaii’s Wedding Professionals in HD Show #210A Princess Kaiulani Fashions and Bridal Collection and Germaine’s Luau

Jill Cullinan of Princess Kaiulani Fashions and Bridal Collections

Paulette Watson of Germaine’s Luau

Show Times on OC16

Premieres: Friday, March 2 at 6:30pm

Repeats: Saturday, March 3 at 12:30 am

Sunday, March 4 at 1:00 pm

Monday, March 5 at 11:30am

Tuesday, March 6 at 7:00 am

Thursday, March 8 at 10:00 am

Friday, March 9 at 5:00am

Born into a family of fashion, Jill Cullinan of Princess Kaiulani Fashions and Bridal Collections is Kahu Kalehua Featheran’s first guest.  Started in 1959 by her parents, Jill joined the company 25 years ago and began offering bridal gowns to island and destination brides.  Princess Kaiulani Fashion strives to preserve the island fashions of old Hawaii, as well as the updated interpretations of current fashions with a Hawaiian theme.  Every gown is custom made and clients may choose the style, type of fabric (a poly cotton with Hawaiian prints or various fabrics that can be hand-screened with exclusive designs). 

Though Jill’s preference is to have at least 6 to 8 weeks lead time, she is also happy to accommodate last minute orders because she enjoys working with each customer.  Viewers are treated to photos of some of the many styles that are available at Princess Kaiulani Fashions and Bridal Collections.  Honeylook.com members Celebrity Tuxedos (tuxedo), Flower Designs by Yuki (bouquet), Mana’o I’o (kahili and lei po’o) and the JW Marriott all supported Jill with their products and venue.

In Hawaii, a wedding reception is synonymous with luau and Kahu Kalehua’s second guest is Paulette Watson of Germaine’s  “Too Good To Miss” Luau.  Tune in to hear Paulette’s story of how she began dancing professionally after just 4 dance lessons and became the featured dance for Tavana.

Though this interview took place at Magic Island, Germaine’s Luau is located on the west side of the island, where the gorgeous sunsets often serve as background for wedding photos.  Viewers share the evening with newlyweds Dan and Marie Schultz from Minnesota, as they celebrate with family and friends at their wedding reception at Germaine’s Luau.  From being greeted on arrival, to photo taking with the ocean and Barber’s Point lighthouse as backdrops, to the Royal Court introduction, imu ceremony, hula teach, dinner, a musical journey through Polynesia, to the first dance by the wedding couple to the Hawaiian Wedding Song, Germaine’s Luau makes every effort to provide the couple with a memorable wedding reception.  And, at closing, a testimonial from the wedding couple and their family – a great close to a wonderful evening.

Also, the music you hear in the background of the interviews is being provided by Kupaoa – mahalo

Hawaii’s Wedding Professionals in HD Show #209A Celebrity Tuxedos and Flower Designs By Yuki

Christopher Wright of Celebrity Tuxedos

Yuki Shinohara of Flower Designs by Yuki

Show Times on OC16

Premieres: Friday, February 24 at 9:00pm

Repeats: Monday, February 27 at 11:30am

Tuesday, February 28 at 7:00 am

Thursday, March 1 at 10:00 am

Friday, March 2 at 5:00am

The beautiful JW Marriott Ihilani Resort and Spa is once again the backdrop as Host Kahu Kalehua Featheran’s interview with Christopher Wright, Store Operations Manager of Celebrity Tuxedos.  Mahalos also go to Flower Designs by Yuki for the plumeria and rose bridal bouquets and the stylish wedding gown by Princess Kaiulani Fashions, all members of the Aloha Wedding Shop Resource Center a.k.a. honeylook.com.

Celebrity Tuxedos has a rich heritage in the tuxedo business, from owner Ron Bongiovanni’s father’s tuxedo company to Ron’s many years in the business and Christopher’s first job from high school being in tuxedo rentals.  Christopher talks about the 2012 tuxedo and accessories collection - Celebrity Tuxedos always makes sure they have the hottest styles from well known designers in all 3 of their locations.  From weddings to promos to galas, particularly those benefitting good causes and charities, Celebrity Tuxedos also has the gentlemen in mind by having tuxedos that are just perfect for Hawaii’s warm tropical weather.  Destination grooms can go to Celebrity Tuxedo’s website to access the Akamai measurement form, take it to their local tuxedo company for measurement and send that information in via the website to assure themselves of just the perfect fit.  And, when you rent from Celebrity Tuxedos, 10% of the profits are donated back to the bride and groom’s place of worship!

Scenic Magic Island is the background for Kalehua’s second interview with guest Yuki Shinohara of Flower Designs by Yuki.  Originally from Japan, Yuki arrived in Hawaii for school 12 years ago and left briefly to live in Washington DC to learn western floral arrangement.  Yuki’s mother is a teacher of flower design and so Yuki has been around flowers all her life.  She didn’t think she would follow in her mother’s footsteps but really found herself loving flowers and gaining inspiration from the beauty of nature, especially here in Hawaii.  From wedding flowers to tropical arrangements to flowers for all occasions, Yuki is happy to work with her clients to create original designs or to duplicate an order from a photo.   

Also, the music you hear in the background of the interviews is being provided by Kupaoa – mahalo

Hawaii’s Wedding Professionals in HD Show #207 Mamolii Productions and Kahala Limo

Kuiokalani Gapero of Mamolii Productions

Richard Li of Kahala Limo

Show Times on OC16

Premieres: Friday, February 10 at 8:30pm

Repeats: Saturday, February 11 at 12:30am (pre-empted)

Sunday, February 12 at 1pm (pre-empted)

Monday, February 13 at 11:30am

Tuesday, February 14 at 7:00 am

Thursday, February 16 at 10:00 am

Friday, February 17 at 5:00am

The sound of the pu or conch shell is heard as owner Kuiokalani Gapero of Mamolii Productions opens this week’s Hawaii’s Wedding Professionals.  Set against the majestic mountain range of Koolau Ballrooms and Conference Center, host Kahu Kalehua Featheran begins by asking Kui to share a little about his background and company with the viewing audience.

Originally from Maui, Kui attended Kamehameha School, where he started dancing hula and he loved it so much that it became an integral part of his life.  In forming Mamolii Productions in 2008, Kui’s vision was to portray his culture as best as he can with as much authenticity as possible in the hula and dances of Tahiti and Aotearoa (New Zealand).  Tune in to the show to learn about the pu (conch shell), ipu heke (gourd), puili (split bamboo) and uli uli (gourd rattle).  Mamolii Productions offers vignettes of 15 minutes to a full Polynesian Show, awa ceremonies, full sound systems, conch shell blowers, lei greeters, bartending services and much more for both wedding and other events.

     

Richard Li of Kahala Limo drives up to meet Kalehua in one of his luxury cars – a 1985 Rolls Royce.  He also has a Bentley, 2 Mercedes Benz and a Range Rover to offer for any transportation need – for the wedding couple on their special day, for airport/hotel/home pick up, corporate events, proms, Valentine’s Day or even for a special dinner so clients can enjoy a night out on the town and not worry about driving home safely.  Richard feels his vehicles offer another option besides a limousine that is more intimate and unique.

Viewers must tune in to hear Richard’s story about how he received the opportunity to change his life – fascinating!

 

Also, the music you hear in the background of the interviews is being provided by Kupaoa – mahalo

Hawaii’s Wedding Professionals in HD Show #206 Phil’s Tux Shop and Umbrellas Hawaii

Annie O’Connor Hughes of Umbrellas Hawaii

Phil Grunenberg of Phil's Tux Shop

Show Times on OC16

Premiers:  Friday, February 3 at 4:30pm

Repeats:  Saturday, February 4 at 12:30am – pre-empted by sports 

Sunday, February 5 at 1pm – pre-empted by sports

Monday, February 6 at 11:30am

Tuesday, February 7 at 7:00am (new time)

Thursday, February 9 at 10:00 am

Friday, February 10 at 5:00am

Phil Grunenberg of Phil’s Tux Shop is supported by his fellow members of the Aloha Wedding Shop Resource Center as he talks stories with Kahu Kalehua Featheran against the panoramic background of Koolau Ballrooms and Conference Center.  Richard Li of Kahala Limo models one of Phil’s tuxedos, along with Janna modeling a beautiful wedding gown by Milaniko and holding a sun umbrella from Umbrellas Hawaii and carrying a bouquet from Flower Designs by Yuki.

Phil has lived in Hawaii since 1986 and been involved in the clothing industry since 1971.  In addition to renting tuxedos and mens formal wear for weddings, Phil also provides professional wear for hotels, restaurants, conventions and other formal event.  His shop offers 50 different styles, some of which are exclusive to Phil’s Tux Shop - Richard Li is wearing such a tuxedo – the Concord by Calvin Klein.  Phil offers 50 to 60 colors for ties, vests and other accessories and he has relationships with companies on the mainland who carry 250 different styles, so you can be well assured that you will find something you like at Phil’s – and in sizes from 3 to 80 to rent or buy.  Destination couples are able to see selections, submit their measurements and orders all on line.  And throughout the show, our viewing audience sees the numerous styles of tuxedos available at Phil’s Tux Shop.  

Kahu Kalehua’s second guest is Annie O’Connor Hughes of Umbrellas Hawaii.  Kui Gapero of Mamolii Productions brought some of the Hawaiian implements used in the hula to display along with Annie’s colorful umbrellas.

Originally from New York City, Annie has lived in Hawaii for 25 years.  As a surfer girl who spent many years in the sun, her inspiration for creating Umbrellas Hawaii came from her own personal experiences of having to deal with sun damage to her skin.  Her umbrellas of many colors and designs, are made from ultraviolet protective factor fabric, tested and certified to block out 97% of UV radiation.  These tropical sun umbrellas a great sun shield that are also water repellent – a perfect accessory for a bride getting married on the beach or for providing a “freshness zone” when taking wedding pictures in our beautiful and scenic venues. 

Also, the music you hear in the background of the interviews is being provided by Kupaoa – mahalo

Hawaii’s Wedding Professionals in HD Show #205 Hawaiianpix Photography and Paradise Pastries

Jerry Omo of Hawaiian Pix

Charity Schoenfeld of Paradise Pastries

Show Times on OC16

Premiers: Friday, January 27 at 5:00pm

Repeats: Saturday, January 28 at 12:30am (pre-empted)

Sunday, January 29 at 1pm (pre-empted)

Monday, January 30 at 11:30am

Tuesday, January 31 at 7:00 am

Thursday, January 26 at 10:00 am

Friday, January 27 at 5:00am

The beautiful JW Marriott Ihilani Resort and Spa is the backdrop for Kahu Kalehua Featheran’s first guest, Jerry Omo of Hawaiianpix Digital Photographic Services.  Jerry shared with Kalehua that Hawaiianpix has a Facebook page on the site now and as the number of brides who click “like” reaches a certain level, there will be drawings for a price pack, valued at $300 that includes jewelry!

Jerry was trained as a classic portrait photographer, but he and his staff also do a lot of photo journalistic shots, as this enables the couple to see all the people and things happening around them that they wouldn’t see except in photos.  He meets with the couple whenever possible to better enable him to capture the special moments important to the couple and to get to know them before the wedding day…as Jerry says, the wedding photos are a record that they will have and enjoy for the rest of their life.  Hawaiianpix also processes and prints all of their own photos via an in-house laboratory; an added service for Jerry’s clients.

The second interview is with Charity Schoenfeld of Paradise Pastries, filmed at Mila Niko wedding apparel.  Originally from Ohio, Charity and her business partner, Bethany, have been in business for over 5 years.  All of their bakery products are baked from scratch and their decorations are just exquisite.  Viewers are able to see wonderful samples of wedding cakes that Paradise Pastries have created for their past clients.

Half of Paradise Pastries’ clients are destination couples, so Charity does a lot of consultations with clients via phone calls, emails and exchanging of photos and drawings.  Destination couples who arrive in Hawaii a week before their ceremony and local couples are also able to meet with Charity or Bethany and have a taste testing.  The most popular flavors are red velvet with a cream cheese frosting and coconut cake with lilikoi filling; Kahu Kalehua will vouch for the vanilla cake with pineapple filling and cream cheese frosting – he said it was D-licious!!

Also, the music you hear in the background of the interviews is being provided by Kupaoa – mahalo!