Apostolides Announcements!!!!

Aloha Everyone,

I just wanted to share with everyone a couple of new engagement announcements! First we have Chris Apostolides (my husband's twin brother) and Thanh Nguyen. They have been engaged for a few months now, and we are just waiting to hear about when the special event will take place. They are moving to Maui on October 1st, so hopefully we will get to hear first hand how and where they plan to wed!

More great news.....John Apostolides and Caroline are the newest couple to get engaged. We hear that they are thinking about tying the knot in November 2009 in Puerto Vallarta Mexico!!!! I can't wait, I have never been to Puerto Vallarta.....sounds like a blast!

Happy Engagements to all!! Love us over on Maui!

Bridal Shower Fun!!!

aloha everyone,

It is another fabulous day on Maui today! I just wanted to share with all of you a bridal shower announcement! My husband's cousin, Helene Apostolides, had her bridal shower party this past weekend in Baltimore, Maryland. Of course, it was much too far for me to travel to, even though I know I missed a wonderful event. It was held by Carmen Apostolides at her home in Baltimore. Helene Apostolides will be marrying Randy Christman on September 27, 2008! Jon and I are so excited to be able to go back east for this special event! We can't wait to see you all, until then, much aloha!!!

Unique Keepsake for all Brides!!

aloha to all my maui brides,

Every day is a new day, and with that, you just don't know who you will meet or what you will learn! Well this past Monday I had the pleasure of meeting Heather McGee, the founder of Sock Grams! Heather was enjoying her last night on Maui at the Maui Sunset Park with her family, returning to Wisconsin the next day, her Maui vacation almost over! I was at the park trying to tire out my two pups.....so much energy! Anyways, Heather started talking with us fellow dog owners, and by the end of our time together she had introduced us to Sock Grams! What a cute way to send your family or friends a neat little, I'm thinking of you treat, in such a unique way! They even have a Wedding Girl sock, a perfect momento for any bride!

Have a great time planning your special day ~ until next time,
Shelly @ Island Sunset Weddings!

One of a Kind Wedding Day Jewelry!!

Aloha to all my brides,

Many of us girls want to make a statement on wedding day without going too over the top. Whether it be a nice simple necklace, or a beautiful pair of earrings, we all have a vision of the perfect wedding day jewelry. Some of us want to wear our hair up with a long, sparkly pair of earrings or an elegant necklace that just makes the dress! You may decide to keep it more simple by adding a colorful bracelet that will just add that perfect touch. If your like me, you will search high and low until you find that perfect piece. It can be as important as the hair, it will be seen in all of the pictures for years to come, and it always adds that extra special personal touch! What better way to make your day a one of a kind creation than to customize and pick out a piece of jewelry that reflets your personality!

Salon Services for your wedding day...to do, or not to do?

Aloha Brides,

I thought that I would take the time to share with all of you who are considering salon services for your wedding day one of my top recommendations on Maui. I know for many of you, you may think that you know your hair best, so why not just do it your way on wedding day? These were my thoughts at first, scared to let someone touch my locks on my precious wedding day. The day your share with everyone, whether in real life or by photos. Which is why you should let the expertise help you create your dream wedding day hair....you know what I mean girls, we all have that image in our minds of just how perfect we want it to look on our special day, even if we are barefoot in the sand!

This is why I suggest using Shelly from Mariah's Mane!

I used her for my wedding day, and so many of my family and friends commented to me later about how wonderful my make-up looked, so natural, but noticeable enough to be highlighted in photos, just what I had wanted! The best part about the whole process is that Shelly came to me, my mom and my sister, in our hotel room at The Maui Prince Hotel......what wonderful service! For more information on how to book your very own Salon Services Bridal Package, just let me know! I am happy to help customize your very own "girls just want to have fun day"!

Big Beach Wailea ~ Summer Sunset!

Aloha Bride & Grooms,

I just felt like I should share another wonderful Maui moment with all of you. While on Maui, try and make time to share a picnic or swim down at Big Beach, Wailea. This long stretch of white sand is truely one of my favorite places to relax, swim or read a book! Check out this un-real sunset that colored the evening sky last night, amazing!!