FAQs

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Where are the venues?

Answer

Ceremony - Bishop Memorial Chapel 1887 Makuakane Street, Honolulu, HI 96817 (Located in Kamehameha Schools Pre-School) Reception - Natsunoya Tea House 1935 Makanani Drive, Honolulu, HI 96817

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Are there need to know details about the venue(s)?

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Bishop Memorial Chapel: Parking is near and free. Natsunoya Tea House: Limited residential street parking OR $8 valet parking at venue. Footwear will need to be removed when inside. Smoking is allowed in designated areas & outside only.

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What is the dress code?

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We ask that you dress semi-formal. For men, aloha or dress shirts with jeans or dress shorts are ideal. For women, aloha attire, jeans, dressy casual dresses or tops, or jump suits are ideal. Please NO ripped jeans, surf shorts, or regular t-shirts.

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Are pictures and videos allowed?

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We ask that you be present and refrain from using your phones but also understand you would like memories of your own. If you must, please note that flash photography is not allowed at Bishop Memorial Chapel.

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Do you have any hashtags we can use when posting to social media?

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Yes! You can use #IDoKumaewaMakua and/or #15YearsLaterIDo.

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Will there be a bar?

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Yes, we will be providing Ultra Gold and Heineken Silver during our Reception. If you have your own preference, you are more than welcome to BYOB.

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What is on the menu?

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We will be providing sushi & rice, oriental salad, agedashi tofu w/ shiitake, shrimp & vegetable tempura, teriyaki steak, hibachi chicken, tonkatsu, noodles & potato salad.

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When & how do I RSVP?

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RSVP was due by 6/20/26 and is officially closed. If you need to change your RSVP, please contact us directly at katksamm@gmail.com.

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Is the wedding kid friendly?

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Yes, but we ask that only keiki who have been invited attend.

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Are plus-ones allowed?

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Upon RSVP, you will be able to see who is part of your party. We ask that only those invited attend.

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Who can I contact for further questions?

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Feel free to contact either the bride at 808-368-8331 or the groom at 808-386-7770.