Everytime I return to Hawaii, I am continually amazed by the new opportunities to explore a new farm to table experience . My most recent opportunity was on the Big Island of Hawaii at the Hawaii Vanilla Company.

From the moment  you drive up to the cozy yellow cottage which serves as the restaurant and gift shop , you know you have arrived at somewhere special.  A hand written message of aloha welcomes you and beckons you to come on in .

Vanilla Production  This family ran farm is owned by Jim and Tracy Reddekopp . Jim and his family grow the only commercial vanilla in the United States . From growing the Orchids that produce the vanilla , to producing a wide range of products that are sold in the gift shop , an incredible restaurant , afternoon tea , a farm tour and lunch experience , there are so many opportunities at Hawaiian VanillaCompany . 

Located on the lower slopes of Mauna Kea , the growing conditions  are perfect for growing the Vanilla Orchid, and they have found many wonderful opportunities to include vanilla  in cooking ingredients, teas,  body lotions, soaps and other products.

Unique Hawaii Weddings

In addition , Jim and Tracy now offer  the opportunity to have a small intimate  wedding ceremony  on the knoll overlooking the farm and the Pacific Ocean . A delightful farm fresh reception for up to 30 guest  can then be held at the Vanilla Kitchen , so for the   “Foodie”  bride and groom looking for something special for their wedding ceremony , Hawaiian Vanilla Company would be a perfect match .

If you have already planned to have your wedding somewhere else on the island, then consider Hawaiian Vanilla Company for your reception location ,regardless Jim and Tracy Reddekopp with exceed your expectations and look forward to hearing from you.

For more wedding information contact Tracy Reddekopp  (808) 776-1771 or email  at vanillakeikimama@aol.com

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This romantic setting could be the back drop for your Destination Wedding in Hawaii!!

Ask me how!! linda@honeymoonsinc.com!

Now wedding couples have the opportunity to view their potential wedding location first hand! For only $399 per couple, brides and their grooms can stay for 3 nights at their hotel of choice and have the opportunity to taste different cake options, sample menu items and even view the various locations and setups for their ceremony and private events!

What: A pre-scheduled family trip for wedding couples

When: Once a month, Thurs-Sun or Fri-Mon (March 17, May 19, June 23, July 28, August 25, September 22, October 20, November 17, December 15)

Where: Any El Dorado Spa Resort or Azul Hotel, by Karisma

How: Contact me today! linda@honeymoonsinc.com

Wedding groups or 10 rooms or more will receive a $500 credit towards their wedding!

Highlights

• Upgrade to best available room upon arrival
• Cake tasting, food samples, private event setup
• $500 f/b credit after 10 rooms or more are booked
• Meet executives and staff of hotel
• Romantically decorated suite

Planning a 2011 wedding? No one does it better than Honeymoons Inc! Call us today!

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The hotel is part of an 1800 acre resort, between a perfect crescent beach and the dramatic slopes of Mount Haleakala. The Resort’s unique location makes it unlike any other resort in south Maui. We are a three minute scenic drive from the hustle and bustle of the popular Wailea area on one side. Another scenic drive south of the Resort takes you to the world famous Big and Little Beaches. Adjacent to these beaches is historical La Perouse Bay.

With the ownership and management change, destination weddings, honeymooners, family accommodations and the golf market will be the primary focus of the hotel.

Dreaming of an exotic Maui wedding? Check out some of these photos:

Contact me today to plan your dream Maui wedding at Makena Beach and Golf Resort! Linda@honeymoonsinc.com!

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We have more pictures and all the details you need to plan your dream Hawaiian wedding. Contact me today to get started! linda@honeymoonsinc.com!

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The Hilton Hawaiian Village offers both indoor and outdoor venues, and wedding, reception and honeymoon packages at a variety of price points to fit any dream wedding style and budget.

Current wedding ceremony specials include (Additional 10% discount on current wedding and vow renewal specials):

• Beach Ceremony Orchid Package – $300.00: Ceremony Coordinator, Licensed Officiate, Keepsake Marriage Certificate, Hawaii State Beach Permit
• Beach Vow Renewal Ceremony – $250.00: Ceremony Coordinator, Licensed Officiate, Keepsake Vow Renewal Certificate, Hawaii State Beach Permit
• Ocean Crystal Chapel Gazebo Romance A la Carte – $700.00: Sixty-minute access to the Gazebo, Ceremony Coordinator
• Ocean Crystal Chapel Signature Package – $3,900.00: Ninety-minute access to the chapel, Ceremony Coordinator, Licensed Officiate, Photography, Videography, Keepsake Marriage Certificate, Standard Bouquet and Boutonniere, Flower Shower
• The Ocean Crystal Chapel A la Carte – $2,000.00: Ceremony Coordinator, Ninety-minute access to the chapel
• The Paradise Cove Crystal Chapel A la Carte – $1,800.00: Ceremony Coordinator, Ninety-minute access to the chapel
• The Blue Lagoon Chapel A la Carte – $780.00: Ninety-minute access to the chapel
• Waioli Chapel A la Carte – $780.00: Ninety-minute access to the chapel

(These prices do not include 4.712% Hawaii Sales Tax. To secure these prices, you must book and pay your deposit before January 31st, 2009. Some restrictions may apply.)

Learn more about all available packages and venues here!

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TNT’S “WEDDING DAY” MAKES COUPLE’S DREAM WEDDING COME TRUE ON MAUI
– Hawaii episode highlights romance of Maui and Kauai on August 8 –

HONOLULU — Southern California residents Tyra Moe and Richard Hidalgo received the destination wedding of their dreams on the Magic Isle of Maui last September and TNT’s new reality show “Wedding Day,” a Mark Burnett/Dreamworks Production, captured the couple’s romantic journey.

The one-hour Hawaii episode airs August 8 at 9:00 a.m. EDT/8:00 a.m. CDT on TNT (check local listings) featuring a lavish wedding on Maui and special visit to Kauai.

“Hawaii is a beautiful setting for destination weddings, so it was a privilege to reward Tyra and Richard for the service they provide their communities with a dream wedding on Maui,” said John Monahan, president and CEO of the Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau (HVCB). “To be surrounded by family and friends in this tropical island locale, while enjoying the scenery, warm weather, and activities together, created memories they will never forget.”

Wedding Day gives deserving couples across the nation the nuptials of their dreams. Tyra and Richard were selected because of their roles in serving the people of Imperial Beach, Calif. Tyra is a firefighter and Richard is a lifeguard.

Their lifestyles are chaotic and demanding and, as such, the couple had conceded their dream wedding plans to a backyard barbecue to tie the knot. However, Wedding Day and HVCB, the state’s tourism marketing agency for North America, which was instrumental in bringing the show to the islands, had other plans.

The surprise began in San Diego when Wedding Day hosts Alan Dunn and Diann Valentine gathered with Tyra and Richard’s family and friends to tell the couple they were heading to Hawaii for a week beyond their wildest expectations.

Once the excitement set in, the couple and their 50 guests were whisked away to the airport and boarded a Hawaiian Airlines flight to Maui. Tyra and Richard were pampered in First Class enjoying Hawaiian’s award-winning tapas-style menu and in-flight hospitality.

After arriving on Maui, the wedding party checked into the Wailea Beach Marriott Resort and Spa, where Tyra and Richard settled into their luxurious suite with sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean. The couple then met the “Dream Team” who were creating and coordinating the once-in-a-lifetime event, led by Carolee Higashino, owner and president of A White Orchid Wedding. Using her industry resources, Higashino assembled a team of wedding specialists that included Asa Flowers, Café O’Lei Catering, Envisions Entertainment, and Jamie Clark of Pacific Design Group.

In the days leading up to the wedding, Tyra and Richard enjoyed Maui’s charms, exploring the Maui Ocean Center, Alii Kula Lavender Farm, paddle boarding, and a helicopter ride. They also made a day trip to Kauai to reunite with friends and for some ziplining with Outfitters Kauai.

Meanwhile, their family and friends were busy taking an active part in creating the wedding. Construction of the show’s “signature gate” for the bride’s entrance was built by the couple’s fathers and groomsmen in the wedding party. The bridesmaids strung together fresh flower lei and created other enhancements for the big day.

All of the hard work culminated with an unforgettable wedding ceremony and reception in West Maui. Tyra and Richard exchanged their vows in a beautiful garden overlooking the ocean within a private estate, featuring songs by the Kamehameha Schools Children’s Chorus.

The reception took place nearby at the Olowalu Plantation House, which the Dream Team transformed into an exotic and spectacular setting rich in red, orange, and green tones, Hawaii inspired décor, and tropical florals. Guests enjoyed a traditional luau show by Tihati Productions with award-winning Hawaii songstress Raiatea Helm singing for the first dance.

For information about TNT’s “Wedding Day,” visit TNT.tv/series/weddingday.

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A Akahai – meaning kindness ; as with tenderness

L Lokahi – unity ; as with harmony

Olu olu – agreeable ; as with pleasantness

Ha’a Ha’a   humility;  with modesty

A ahonui – patience; with perseverance

Get Married in a Hawaiian Paradise:

• Adopting Hawaiian Values into your marriage
• Love is like a bird , there is no branch it does not perch upon.
• Understanding the romance of Aloha.
• You live Aloha/ You are Aloha
• Hague Treaty  makes  Hawaii weddings – marriage license valid world wide!

Contact me today to plan your dream Hawaiian wedding! Linda@honeymoonsinc.com!

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