Unveiling Paradise: Your Go-To Destination Wedding Podcast

I think we can all agree that choosing the right wedding party (or choosing not to have a wedding party) can really set the tone for your wedding day. We’ve been around so many weddings and have seen AMAZING, SUPER SUPPORTIVE wedding parties, and have also seen some less than amazing ones. 

In today's episode we're going to talk about wedding parties - bridesmaids, groomsmen, bridesmen, groomswomen, and everythin...

Everyone wants to look their very best on their wedding day, and today on our show we have Bernice Delos Reyes from The Mango Tree Fitness Studio talking about how to incorporate fitness and nutrition into your pre-wedding plans.

Key takeaways? Find something you LOVE to do, get someone to hold you accountable, and always remember it's a matter of doing everything in moderation. AKA, you CAN still eat cake if you wan...

Anyone getting married knows that pre-wedding skincare starts months in advance. From drinking water, to trying to get a decent amount of sleep... it takes work! And even with all the hydration and rest you can get, sometimes you need a little more help. In this week's episode, we have aesthetician Cara Matsuura talking about customized, mobile treatments to enhance your day to day routine. From toxin injection to chemical pee...

Wanna know the biggest trend for 2024? Having a wedding content creator for your special day. What is a wedding content creator? It's having someone capturing photos and short videos on their IPHONE... so you, your family and friends can enjoy the day.

What do you do with all of these short videos? You can create social media clips, share them with family and friends, and relive your big day while waiting for your pr...

Everyone knows your wedding ceremony is the creme de la creme of the entire day. From the logistics - who sits where and is it wrong to switch it up? To the vows - how long should they be? Should they be serious or funny? Your wedding ceremony is the official union of two people in love. 

In this episode, we take a deep dive into each part of a wedding ceremony - from who walks down the aisle and in what order, exploring m...

We're back with season 5, and we're starting off strong by talking about wedding cake + all types of yummy, delicious desserts. If you're planning to have a wedding cake, dessert bar, ice cream station or any type of sweet treat to end the night, this episode is for you. 

These are our top 3 episodes to start with if you are about to have your summer wedding. We'd love to hear from you. Hit us up and me...

It's the last episode of Season 4, and we're back with listener questions. Tune in to hear Joe and I share our thoughts and advice on the following:

• Do we need wedding insurance? What is that and are there different types?
• Does it make sense to do hair and makeup at the wedding venue, or a hotel?
• Who normally takes all of our stuff at the end of the night? What about the cake??
• What is a realistic amount of time to have p...

FACT: The details of your wedding reception really can make or break your wedding. Do you have too many speeches? Are you trying too hard to play games that no one wants to play? Do you have grand ideas of smashing cake in your partner's face?? (HINT: DO NOT SMASH THE CAKE). In this episode, Wes Nakano, owner of From Above Entertainment, sits down with us as we break down each part of a reception and shares his thoughts on wha...

FACT: A good wedding is actually not just one event, or even one day. A good wedding allows your guests to fully embrace their time together with you and your significant other, and what better time is there to lean into all that QT then at the rehearsal dinner? 

A couple things to note: A rehearsal is NOT the same as a rehearsal dinner. You don't need to do the rehearsal at the same time (or right before) the rehears...

Planning a wedding is hard, but trying to decode all of the wedding day lingo is almost possible! From BEO to scullery, plus plus to bar back, and every other acronym under the sun... we're here to help. Together with Michele Ganiko, Associate Director of Catering at the Hyatt Regency Waikiki, we discuss and decode some of the most common acronyms and phrases used during wedding planning.

If you're feeling overwh...

This is personally one of my favorite episodes - everything you need to know when interviewing wedding planners. When I have initial meetings with clients, they're often in the "deer-in-headlights-too-overwhelmed-to-know-what-to-ask" stage of wedding planning. Hiring a planner can be a huge relief, and a huge first step, but finding a good fit is crucial. 

How do you find that perfect fit? By asking the righ...

It's the never ending wedding question - live band or a DJ? In this episode, we have Brian Webb, cellist and singer extraordinaire, from  LoveJack. While he's a one-man show, his looping skills (listen to the episode to find out what looping is all about) are legendary.

We go into depth with him and really make him answer some tough questions:
- How does a live musician fit into your wedding day?
- What ...

This week's episode combines the best of both of our worlds - wedding day timelines and photography. In a good timeline,  the photography plays a key role in the day. 

As Joe mentions, there are  4 main parts of the day that can affect your timeline:
1. Getting ready/prep
2. Ceremony
3. Portraits/Formal Photos
4. Reception

Tessa looks at timelines from another angle - what do you want captured...

Listen... As much as you communicate with your guests and think you've given them all the info they'll ever need for your wedding, there will ALWAYS be the barrage of questions on your wedding day. 

What time is the wedding? 
How do we get there? 
Is there a dress code? 
Can I bring my new friend I just met last night? 

OMG, IT'S A LOT. 

So how do you best prepare your guests to...

If you're debating whether or not you need videography for your wedding - tune in to this week's episode. Joe and I have some BIG FEELINGS about this topic, and you're gonna want to hear our thoughts.

Tessa's key takeaways:

• Everyone tells me "I'll never watch my video again" or "I don't want to watch myself - it's so cringey" BUT, what if we tell you this video isn&...

If you're deep in the midst of your wedding planning, we're positive that you've seen a preferred vendor list - this could be either from your wedding planner, your venue, or even one of your other many vendors. Caterers partner with staffing and bar companies, photographers will refer videographers that they work collaboratively with, and venues will often require you to work with specific tried and true vendors tha...

The Electric Slide, Macarena and Mr. Brightside - are these on your MUST PLAY or DO NOT PLAY song list for your wedding day? In this episode, DJ Kevo chats with us about songs to create your perfect wedding day playlist - from the ceremony, through cocktail hour, to the very last song of the night - we're here to help you find the right tunes to fit your vibe! So whether you're into 90s gangster rap like Tessa, or a polka...

DIY, or D-I-Why?? Everyone who has ever gotten married, is getting married, or has thought about a budget knows that this *somewhat dangerous* thought will pop into your head at least once during your wedding planning... Can I DIY elements of my wedding and save money? (For those wedding planning newbies... DIY = Do It Yourself)

If you've ever considered DIY-ing parts (or all) of your wedding, this episode is for you...

Choosing the right venue for your destination wedding is a BIG DEAL, but how do you even know where to begin? We're thrilled to have Christiana Okada, the Director of Catering at the Halekulani join us this week as we talk about the process of working with a hotel venue as you plan your destination. Having a team of professionals helping you make these decisions is so important (especially if you're not planning to visit ...