Congratulations to Kalaeloa Partners, L.P. for proudly serving Hawaii for the last 25 years! We were honored to help design, plan and coordinate your very special and grand celebration. 

From the very start, we had a blast designing and assembling Kalaeloa's beautiful pocket fold invitations. In addition to the main invitation, we included a custom direction/map and RSVP insert. Then, we sealed each invite and completed the look with wraparound labels (swoon). 

Our white poly cotton linens and royal blue premium napkins perfectly coordinated with the theme "E Ike Na Hoku i Ala Kukui (Behold the Stars to Light Our Way)". ​Accents of our gold chargers and frames helped to pull the guests' tables together creating a perfect setting against the twinkle light centerpieces. Our custom program and menu card and USB favor boxes topped off the table setting for complete perfection! 

Kalaeloa ensured guests would be entertained from the time they arrived. The sweet acoustic voice of Tahiti Rey rang throughout cocktail hour. Na Hoku Hanohano Award winners Ben and Maila took the stage for the rest of the night providing upbeat sounds for everyone to enjoy. 

As the sun set, guests were seated and enjoyed an oh-so delicious four course plated meal specially prepared by Chef Loperfido Donato. A tantalizing Tahitian performance, including fire knife dancers, lit up the stage. But, the finale was to die for. As Ben and Maila sang their last song, fireworks lit up the sky! What a fantastic way to end the evening's celebration! 

Vendor love credit: 
Venue: Lanikuhonua 
Food and Drink: Chef Donato Loperfido 
Paper Goods: JWL Events & Decor
Linen Rentals: JWL Events & Decor
Coordination: Hawaii Elite Events and JWL Events & Decor
Party Rentals: Accel Rentals
Cocktail Music: Tahiti Rey 
Reception Music: Ben and Maila
Photography: Pake Salmon
Videography: Aria Studios
Tahitian Performance: Maohi Nui
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We had the fantastic opportunity to support Hawaii's local manufacturers and businesses at this years HFMA Taste Awards! Taste was held at the Hilton Waikiki Beach on Kuhio and boasted the theme "Buy Local, It Matters". We were honored to have been able to showcase our ivory linens, royal purple runners and gold charger plates in support of Taste's theme and colors. 

The Taste Awards began with a Battle of the Chefs competition featuring Chef Shaymus Alwin of Azure, Chef Lee Anne Wong of Koko Head Cafe and Chef Wade Ueoka of MW Restaurant. This was a fantastic way to start any meal!  ​

Guests also had the amazing opportunity to taste specially prepared liquor drinks featuring Kohana Rum, Koloa Rum, and Pau Vodka! 

Following the competition, Chef James Aptakin prepared a custom three course meal featuring ingredients created and made right here in Hawaii. Ten companies won coveted awards recognizing their outstanding manufacturing achievements in Hawaii. Aloha Shoyu was named this year's Governor's Lifetime Achievement Award winner!  

We had a great time planning and coordinating HFMA's Taste Awards! A special thanks to Susan Morita of Menehune Mac for being such an awesome chairperson, Susan Hanes of Dana Labels for the awesome design of the programs and invitations, and Dave Minamoto & Co. for the wonderful photos! 

Newly engaged couples had a chance to meet face-to-face with some of Hawaii's top wedding vendors this past weekend. The Bride's Choice Wedding Expo was held on April 22, 2016-April 23, 2016 at the Hawaii Convention Center. In addition to wonderful tastings, design and decor ideas, couples had numerous chances to win amazing prizes!

This year, JWL had the great opportunity to help decorate Menehune Mac's booth. They decided a white shabby chic layout with pops of color from the customized chocolate favors and speciality items!

Allowing the florals and favors to stand out, we dressed the tables with our white peau de soie linens, clear glass chargers and favorite curly willow chiavari chair sash.

Of course, there was some moments to taste goodies from The Sugar Hut and Magnolia Bakery, and have some fun with Instasnap!