Check out some of the photos from Amy & Diego's Waialae Beach wedding! The happy couple selected the "Elope to Hawaii" wedding package which included minister, leis, 1 hour of photography and more. They also choose to add on limousine service, videography and upgraded flowers.
Photography - Many people ask if an hour of photography is enough time. As you can see by the slideshow, they have a huge selection of images to choose from. An hour is the perfect amount of time for very small ceremonies with the bride & groom and perhaps a few close friends. If you have more people, you may want an hour and a half to two hours to ensure everything is captured.
Flowers - The bride, Amy, is wearing a fresh floral Hawaiian Haku made of white orchids, baby's breath and assorted greens. Amy also had a double white orchid lei while Diego had a ti leaf maile with white orchids. Normally with the Elope to Hawaii package, only two simple fresh floral leis were included. However, the couple choose to upgrade their leis and add on the Haku for an additional fee.
Location - The ceremony and photos took place at Waialae beach park (also called Kahala beach). The location has a rustic cement bridge, green shrub walk way and islet view. The ceremony usually takes place on a green grassy patch with palm trees fronting the ocean. You may notice in some of the photos that the beach is very rocky and this is because it is a coral rock beach and not a sandy beach.
Ceremony - Pastor Gary Powell officiated the civil ceremony with Hawaiian elements including Hawaiian lei exchange.
This is not our normal "slideshow" that is included in our packages, but rather a simple highlights overview from our online hosting. We hope you enjoy!
Secret Island is raising its prices! Book now to save!
Thursday, January 12, 2012
You read correctly. We just found out today (January 11, 2012) that starting Monday Secret Island WILL be raising the site fee by $200 plus a mandatory 15% tip for island staff so if you haven't booked it already and want to, you have until Friday, January 13, 2012 to book it or pay the higher rate! Call today 1-866-624-8933 for more information! Mahalo!
Welcome to Our New Website
Friday, January 06, 2012
Happy New Year!
Seems fitting to start the new year with a new website! We hope you like the changes we have made already and even more are still to come!
We've been listening to our brides and grooms and designed our site around YOU!
1. How it works - Finally answering the question "how does the whole wedding thing work" along with other details that clients commonly have questions about such as what bouquets are in the bouquet menu, decor photos, Q&A area and more!
2. Save the Dates - Regardless if you use this as your official save the date or not, these make great keepsakes and get your guests excited about your wedding in Hawaii! Check them out! http://www.theromancespecialists.com/PhotoVideo/Save-The-Date
4. Video, Fusion & Slideshow Options - Brides are always looking for great ways to showcase their wedding story. We now offer video, fusion and slideshows choices! http://www.theromancespecialists.com/PhotoVideo/Videos
We hope you like the new site and we want your feedback! Tell us what you think! What else would you like to see? Please email us at admin@theromancespecialists.com any feedback you have. We'd love to hear it!
Warmest,
The Romance Specialists Ohana
Tis the Season of Change - Please Pardon our Progress
Monday, December 26, 2011
Tis the Season of Change
We hope you and your loved ones are having a great holiday season. Here at the Romance Specialists, we have been as busy as Santa's elves preparing for 2012.
If you have been visiting our website then you have probably noticed a lot of changes. In fact, some have commented that they viewed a package and it changed minutes later only to change again a day later. It's true we have been changing things a lot lately but all packages and pricing will be finalized shortly and at that time will stop fluctuating. We apologize for any inconvenience but they are being done so we can serve clients better.
Some changes we are planning on:
Wedding Webpage Sites - It is estimated over 80% of all couples have a wedding website regardless of the amount of guests or location. The reason they are so popular is friends and family (both those who are and are not attending the wedding) will call, text and email the bride and groom several times asking about the wedding. It becomes very time consuming so couples quickly realize the quickest solution is a wedding site with all their information. However, this website ends up being another thing on the brides plate and their information can be different than our own. So, the simplest solution is for us to do it for our clients! We put your wedding details on their complete with date, time, location, driving directions, Hawaii tips and more! It will even have a link to where your wedding pictures will be at after the wedding! It's the perfect solution for everyone involved in your wedding!
Online Guest RSVP - On our wedding webpages your guests will be able to RSVP online and you'll automatically get a notice via email as will we here at the Romance Specialists so that we always have an up to date guest count
Online Sign In Book - Both those who are and are not attending the wedding can go on your wedding webpage and leave comments for the bride and groom allowing everyone to be a part of your wedding.
Guest Welcome Packet - For the first time ever, we have created a small guest welcome packet that will be emailed to guests when they RSVP for your wedding! The packet will include wedding tips, things to do in Hawaii and more.
Save the Date Videos - Virtually every bride sends out save the dates and a growing trend is a video you can email , post on Facebook or Youtube. Regardless if you do or don't use our video as your save the date, this little video is a great keepsake you'll enjoy for years to come. The video includes up to 10 photos of the two of you plus our own little spin. It's a great way to get everyone excited about the wedding while getting the word out in a unique way.
Slideshows - Your family and friends love you but they don't want to look through hundreds of wedding pictures in prints or online. What they want - and what you need - is a beautifully crafted way to showcase the highlights of your wedding that everyone will enjoy. Most of our new packages will now include a slideshow which will show highlights of your wedding to tell your story. They are the perfect presentation piece for receptions, online announcements or simply sharing with friends and family.
New Website - While our new site will look and feel similar to our current website, we will have completely redone the navigation bar system so that the site is more user friendly and flows better with your search needs.
Fewer Packages/More Additions & Upgrades - Instead of a long list with lots of different packages, we are going to offer fewer packages but with more options to add-on the things you want and none of the stuff you don't.
Gallery - We will have a new, more traditional gallery page with a gallery of images to view our work. We will move the links with all the weddings to wedding webpages and a new page called 'real weddings"
Bridal Lounge - Exclusively for Romance Specialists clients, this area has everything you need for your wedding including driving directions, downloadable welcome packets, wedding & photography tips and so much more!
Wedding Login - Clients will now be able to login and view their wedding information online 24/7!
Revised Online Payments - We will have a new online payment system that operates quicker and automatically.
Above are some of the many, many changes coming to help better serve our clients and give them the best wedding experience possible.
Our goal is to have everything completed within the first 2 weeks of January 2012. Until then, please pardon pardon our progress and we work to serve you better.
Warmest Aloha,
Dawn & the Romance Specialists Ohana
Free Wedding Holiday Give Away!
Sunday, December 11, 2011
Ho! Ho! Ho! Our wedding elves are getting ready for the holidays and one lucky couple that makes our "nice list" will win a FREE Wedding for Christmas. Below are complete details.
What You'll Win:
Free Wedding Package: Wedding includes: - Minister or officiant service for the ceremony - One beach permit if needed - 1 hour of photography and $100 print credit to use towards prints, album, CD or whatever photography products they want - Two fresh floral Hawaiian leis - Online viewing gallery featuring all of your wedding images for 90 days after the wedding - Designer's choice wedding slideshow - Designer's choice save the date slideshow - Phone and email consultations before the wedding day. - Estimated $997 retail value!
How to Enter 1. First "like" our facebook page at Hawaii Weddings by The Romance Specialists 2. Post on our FB page the name of the couple, wedding date and why the couple deserves to win. Wedding date is REQUIRED as we must ensure we are available on that exact date. Date ranges or multiple dates provided will not be accepted. One wedding date only. Posts without an exact date provided won't be accepted. Posts that don't state names and why the couple deserves to win won't be accepted. No other form of entry will be accepted. 3. Entries must be made on or before December 22, 2011.Entries made after December 22,2011 will not be accepted. 4. To increase your chances, we encourage you to have friends and family also like our page and nominate you as well. However, this is not a popularity contest. The person with the most nominations won't necessarily win. The person with the best quality nomination(s) that we feel deserve this special gift will win.
Minimum of 50 different couples need to enter for the give away to take place. If less than 50 people enter, no give away will occur and the give away will be void. Spread the word and get people entering today!
Help Us Pick the Winner To help us pick the winner, go to our FB page and "Like" our Facebook page (Hawaii Weddings by The Romance Specialists) Next, any post you believe is worthy of winning, "like" the post and/or comment in the comment area below their post. While ultimately the final selection will be ours and this isn't a popularity contest, however, the person who has the most support will clearly be a front runner and considered greatly.
Terms, Restrictions and Conditions Valid for new clients only. Wedding must take place before May 1, 2012. Wedding does not include your marriage license which the couple will need to secure and provide at their own cost. Wedding size may not exceed 15 people total including all guests and bridal party. No cash value. Clients may or may not be able to add elements to the package for an additional fee but no credits, awards or exchanges will be made. Clients may purchase additional wedding images after the wedding if they choose however not required. Non-transferable. Winner will be announced on December 24, 2011 on our Facebook page. Winner has until December 30, 2011 to claim their prize or forfeit their winnings. Minimum of 50 different couples need to enter for the give away to take place. If less than 50 people enter, no give away will occur.
If you have any questions call 1-866-624-8933.
Good luck!
Vacation Notice
Monday, November 28, 2011
Aloha Ladies & Gents,
Dawn here. I hope everyone is having a very blessed season! Today I was presented with a great surprise! My aunt, who is a flight attendant, offered me a space-A flight from Hawaii to Ohio so that I could visit my family back home. While I'm completely stunned by the last minute offer, I am also extremely excited to see my family whom I haven't seen in almost 5 years. I have a niece I've never met before and can't wait to meet her.
Anyways, since I don't have any weddings during this time and all immediate business has been taken care of, I'm going to give it a try. My understanding is there is a 50/50 chance I will or won't get on the flight so it's not written in stone until I'm on the plane. This highly improvised trip is a bit much for a professional planner to swallow but I'm up for anything that will bring me close to my family.
I'm sure some of you may be wondering if it will affect you in any way and the answer is probably not. I don't have any weddings during this time. All CDs that have already been ordered have been mailed and any new agreements we have received have been confirmed. If you do send in an agreement or order a CD during this time, my assistant will most likely send you confirmation and at the very latest, I will upon my return next week on the 7th.
If you want your CD quickly and haven't ordered it yet, if you order your CD before 4 PM HST on the 29Th I'll mail it out before I leave.
Naturally, if I'm on vacation I won't be available via phone or email but will get back to you promptly upon my return.
If you need anything, please let me know.
Otherwise, I'm off (hopefully) to see my family! and you know I must love my family if I'm leaving Hawaii to go Ohio in November/December. Brrrrrr.... It's going to be cold! LOL!
Warmest,
Dawn
Wedding Discounts & Deals - Limited Time Only
Monday, November 21, 2011
Aloha,
Check out these amazing wedding deals. Limited time only!
Black Friday Wedding Deal of the Year!
To recap, this deal is for 10% off any package (up to $500) and FREE collection CD with all images ($295 value) for any wedding before April 30, 2011 that is booked on Friday, November 25, 2011 from 9 AM - 4 PM Hawaii standard time. It is valid for the first 10 weddings booked. Not valid with any other offer or discount. Restrictions apply. We HIGHLY recommend you call early and get your paperwork emailed to you BEFORE Wednesday. We will be closed on Thursday and the first 10 confirmed weddings we receive on Friday will get the discount.
Christmas Bridal Boudoir Special Give Him the Gift He Really Wants!
To recap, valid only for new boudoir sessions between Nov 1, 2011 and December 15, 2011. Includes 1 hour session with up to 3 outfits and all images on a CD with printable rights for only $295! Over a $100 savings! Restrictions apply. Call for more information.
Tis the Season To Elope to Hawaii
To recap, book your wedding between Now and December 31 and get married anytime between now and Jan 30, 2012 and receive 10% off any wedding package up to $500. Offer valid to new clients only. Restrictions apply. Call for more information.
Tis the Season to Elope to Hawaii
Wednesday, November 02, 2011
Considering eloping to Hawaii over the holidays? Then this video is for you!
Ever wonder "How does this work?", "How do you have a destination wedding? How do I do it?" Well, watch this short slideshow for the answer!
Q & A About Hawaii Destination Weddings
Do you have questions about having a destination wedding in Hawaii? Great! Because we have answers! Check out this amazing Q & A slideshow that answers many of our most common questions.
Keepsakes, Heirlooms & Home Decor with Your Wedding Photos
What About After the Wedding? What are you going to do with your wedding photos? You see, they are so much more than just another picture! They are cherished keepsakes. They will decorate your home accenting your decor. They will become family heirlooms to your children and grandchildren. So, what are your options. We have a few ideas...
