FAQs

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Will your wedding be indoors or outdoors?

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A mix of both. Ceremony will be a full mass inside a church. Reception is indoors.

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What's the typical weather like in the area?

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The weather in Kailua Kona in July is very warm. Daily high temperatures are around 86°F, Daily low temperatures are around 73°F. We recommend packing light weight clothing, such as linen, summer dresses, tank tops, and shorts.

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Are kids allowed at the wedding?

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With respect, while we love and adore all of the children in our lives, we have decided to have our wedding be an adult only occasion.

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Am I allowed to bring a plus-one?

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While we value and appreciate all of the people throughout our lives, we are unable to accommodate additional plus-ones to our wedding. The name of every guest invited to attend will be clearly listed when you RSVP under your name and no additional guests can be accommodated. We appreciate your understanding.

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Am I allowed to take photos at your wedding ceremony?

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We kindly ask that you keep our wedding ceremony "unplugged" and refrain from taking any photos or videos at our ceremony. We want our guests to truly be in the moment with us during this special day. Our professional photographer and videographer will be there to capture all of the special moments for us to share later.

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What type of food will be served at your wedding?

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We LOVE food, so we are happy to say that our diverse menu is a buffet with many options. Appetizers: - Dim Sum with Mustard Soy Dipping Sauce - Traditional Hawaiian Poke with Won Ton and Sweet Potato Chips Salad: - Kamuela Field Greens: Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Croutons, Olives, Crispy Wonton Strips, Shredded Cheddar Cheese, Lilikoi Citrus Vinaigrette and Miso Ginger Carrot Dressings - Lomi Lomi Salmon: Salted Salmon, Tomatoes and Onions - Molokai Purple Sweet Potatoes: Coconut Cream Dinner: - Crispy Whole Mahimahi with Sweet-n-Sour, Tartar and Calamansi Ponzu Dipping Sauces - Pre-Carved Prime Rib with Au Jus - Mochiko Chicken with Furikake Dust and Sriracha Aioli Sides: - Honey Roasted Vegetables - Steamed White Rice - Vegetable Chow Mein: Pepper, Carrot, Celery, Bean Sprouts, Scallions, Oyster Sauce Dessert: - Flowing Chocolate Fountain: Dipping Items: Pound Cake, Pretzels and Fresh Island Fruits - Banana Bread Pudding with Dark Rum Sauce Spiced Custard Tarts - Tropical Cheesecake Square Complimentary Drinks additional to the bar: - Freshly Brewed Regular and Decaffeinated Kona Blend Coffee - Assorted Herbal Teas

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Is there an OPEN Bar?

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We’re excited to share a fun-filled evening with everyone! As we celebrate, we kindly ask that you also keep in mind the safety of all guests, especially those driving in and out of Waikoloa. To add to the festivities, we’ll have a capped bar offering complimentary domestic beer and wine. Guests are welcome to enjoy as many drinks as they’d like until the cap is reached. After that, the bar will switch to a cash bar, where beer and wine will be available for purchase.

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Can I attend just the reception or just the ceremony?

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Yes, you are definitely welcome to attend just the ceremony or just the reception. We kindly ask that you specifically RSVP only for the event you will be attending. Of course, you are more than welcome to attend both the ceremony and reception.

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Where do I RSVP?

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On our wedding website in the RSVP section. An official invitation will be sent out about 2 months prior to the wedding date. Please kindly RSVP by May 26, 2025.