Busy...again.

Yes, it's been busy the last few days, which is why I haven't really posted anything new.

Monday was supposed to be a busy day at work, but I kept getting distracted by youtube...that thing can be addicting...

Yesterday (Tuesday) was filled with meetings. In the morning, I attended the 16th Anniversary Party for Hawaii Bride & Groom Magazine, and it was a lot of fun! JULIE, the owner of the magazine, really knows how to throw a very elegant and fun bash! Held at the Tiffany's store in Waikiki, it truly was a "Breakfast at Tiffany's" event, full of sharply dressed people, great food, and a fabulous ambiance. I got to meet many wedding professionals I had heard about but never formally met, as well as to hang out with good friends who I haven't seen and worked with in a while. Great party!

In the afternoon, I met with LYNDY & BEN regarding their wedding in the Fall of 2007. They are planning a really simple and elegant party, with an emphasis on good music and dancing. Should be a fun party.

Ran into DIANNA with Hawaii Weddings and Events and LARRY from Live Internet Weddings at the Moana Surfrider. Dianna was coordinating a small destination wedding on property, and Larry was videotaping the event. It was great to see both of them in action!

Later that afternoon, I got to know PHIL and LORI. Their wedding is also in the Fall of 2007, and like many of my clients, they are a destination bride & groom. She was originally from here but moved to the mainland to attend college, and has stayed their ever since. He was originally from Montana, but now they both live together in San Diego. This will be a homecoming for Lori, and for Phil's family, this will be a vacation! They asked me to help them create a really fun, energetic party that will cap off their guests' vacation and make their wedding much more memorable. We tossed around a bunch of ideas, but the one idea that got everybody excited was the "Surfin' USA" idea! They are both avid surfers, so this entrance totally matches their personality! It still is very very preliminary, but this is the gist of how the entrance will work:

I first introduce the bridesmaids & groomsmen, as is customarily done, but with the song "Wipeout" playing for their introduction. As they get to the dancefloor, each groomsman quietly slips out the side door (since everyone will be focusing on the next couple coming in) and make their way back to the entrance. The fun begins when I introduce the bride & groom...because when I do, the bride will enter ON A SURFBOARD carried by the groom and groomsmen! The music that will be playing will be "Surfin' USA" by the Beach Boys. Imagine how much fun it would be when the bride "surfs in" under a "wave" of the groomsmen and her husband! And the best part of it is is that it totally matches the bride & groom's personality, being that they are avid surfers! The idea is still in its early stages, but we've got a long time to work out the details, and I'm certain the final presentation will be very entertaining and worthwhile!

So that's what I've been up to lately. How about you? Drop me a line to tell me what's going on, what you think of this blog so far, and what I can do to better serve you. And of course, if you haven't subscribed to the Ninja Entertainment Wedding E-Newsletter, email me, and I'll send you the opt-in!

At your service,

Marino
Ninja Entertainment