We would love to start planning with you in mind ASAP. We are asking for RSVPs be turned back into us by April 30th at the very latest.
Although Uber does exist in big island, keep in mind you are on an island with limited resources. We would recommend renting a car so you can remain in your own timeline and explore all that the Big Island has to offer.
Although we love your little ones, this will be an adult only ceremony and reception. If you are bringing your children there are great childcare options on island.
We definitely want to make sure all our guests are accommodated. Please e-mail Amanda at, Amanda.m.Castaldo@gmail.com with any allergies or restrictions.
Please leave the aloha shirts at home and come in cocktail attire! Suits are appropriate but no need for a Tie! Ladies we will be outside so a thicker heel might be best. Please keep in mind it will be warm through the evening however it will cool down once the sun sets.
Aloha : Hello, Goodbye, Kindness, Love E Komo Mai : Welcome Mahalo Nui Loa : Thank you very much Ohana : Family Pau Hana: Finished with work, Happy hour Kama’aina : Child of the land, local Hawaiian Haole : non- native Hawaiian, mainlander Lānai : Balcony ʻĀina : Land Mauka : Inland, or towards the mountains. Often used in a directional sense. Makai: Towards the ocean. Often used in a directional sense. A Hui Hou : Until we meet again Honu : Turtle Pupu : Appetizer Wahine : Woman Kāne : Man Keiki : Kid or Kids Kapu : Forbidden or Nod Allowed Kuleana : Responsibility ʻŌpala : Garbage or Trash
Aurite : A local way of saying “alright,” residents of Hawaiʻi use aurite as a more excited way of agreeing with something or for confirmation. Aunty/Unko : Itʻs not uncommon for kamaʻāina to call men and women older than them “aunty” or “unko”—a local version of uncle that omits the “le” sound. You donʻt have to be blood related at all to be—or call someone—an aunty or unko. Braddah (brah) : An endearing way to call out to a young to middle-aged man. Broke da Mouth : When something you’ve eaten is so good, that your mouth is left in a state of disbelief and can be considered “broken.” Chee-Hoo : An extremely local expression of excitement or happiness. The longer you can draw out the “chee” and “hoo” phase of the word, the better. Choke : Plenty, or a lot. Coconut Wireless : Local word-of-mouth is strong, gossip. Da Kine : A catch-all term to denote literally anything you can’t remember the name of. Grinds (Grindz) : To eat, it can also refer to food. It can also be spelled with a “z” for unknown reasons. Hana Hou! : A term used to ask for “one more!” Typically will be shouted by a crowd of a music act to encourage the artist to perform an encore. Hanabata Days : Childhood, when you were a child. Hapa : Half, usually used to denote that someone is of two ethnicities. Hawaiian Time : If you’re running late, or just aren’t in a rush to get to something or do something, you’re on Hawaiian time. Howzit : A combination of the words “how” “is” and “it.” Often used to ask someone how it’s going, or how they are doing. Junk : A way to describe that something is bad or not up to par. ‘Ono : When food is delicious, it’s ʻono. Shoots : Another phrase to agree with something, or say yes. Slipphas : Flip flops or Sandals. Small Kine : A small amount of something. Talk Story : To talk about anything and everything—it can range from small talk with strangers to catching up with old high school friends.