Love Notes

Still Time to Enter the Photo Contest!

Thank you to all the brides and photographers that have taken the time to send in photos for our first contest here at Love Notes! We have received many, many pictures, and there is still time to enter The Last Word Photo Contest—deadline is Thursday, April 10, 2008.

Here is how it works:

Submit a photograph for a chance to have your image appear FULL PAGE in the upcoming Summer/Fall 2008 issue of Pacific WEDDINGS! The winning photo will appear on The Last Word page facing the inside back cover of Pacific WEDDINGS magazine. It is a truly special page, carefully selected by the editor and dedicated with an inspirational scripture to our readers. The page symbolizes that gratifying feeling of completion—a reader having finished the magazine and those of us behind the scenes having finished the incredible journey of creating another issue. Click here for a digital sample of a back issue.

The Last Word is often the final image that our readers see before closing the book. And depending on how you generally peruse a magazine, it is also one of the first pages seen (for those of you who flip from back to front). If you have noticed The Last Word in a back issue, this single image captures a magical, emotional moment in a wedding celebration— a single captivating image that conveys love, friendship, heartfelt gratitude and spontaneity. It isn't necessarily devoted to the bride and groom—it can be any extraordinary shot that instantly conveys emotion. Email us your strongest image today and you could be chosen for publication in the upcoming issue!

Email your photo(s) to contest@pacificweddings.com. Tell us why the image(s) stands out to you, then we will post our top five selections and let our readers vote! PLEASE DO NOT SEND HIGH RESOLUTION IMAGES AT THIS TIME, and send no more than 5 images per photographer or event. Photos should be 72 dpi and no larger than 8x10".  High resolution images will be requested if your image is among the finalists. A photo release will also be required if your image is one of the five posted for voting.

The Gathering was a Success

Thanks to all the wedding professionals who attended The Gathering last week at thirtyninehotel. Guests were treated to Cake Couture's fabulous cupcakes and were given a quick site inspection of Honolulu's edgy nightclub in historic Chinatown. It's a hip, artsy spot for a bachelorette party or bridal shower. Our creative director, Halii Iaea, shared information from his recent trip to the WPPI Photographers Convention and wedding vendors had the chance to ask questions about the upcoming issue of Pacific WEDDINGS. We were all thrilled to meet the youngest member of our PW ohana, Graclyn Olina Dieterle, photographer Cassandra Dieterle's adorable new daughter. Gracelyn and her big sister Brooke have a tendency to steal the show no matter what the occasion!  Thanks, Cassie  and David, for giving us the chance to see your beautiful family!  

You're Invited to The Gathering!

Pacific WEDDINGS magazine and thirtyninehotel invite Honolulu wedding vendors to a morning filled with expert advice and inspiration that will help take your business to the next level. Our creative director, Halii Iaea, is just back from the WPPI Photographers Convention and he is excited to share the latest industry trends. Plus, our editors have a fabulous agenda planned to answer your questions:   

    •How do I get a real wedding published?

    •What are the latest wedding design trends?

    •What’s “THE LIST” and how do I get on it?

    •Can a blog really increase my business?

    •What is a digital magazine, anyway?

    •How should I spend my ad dollars?

Join us on March 25, 2008 at 10:30am
THIRTYNINEHOTEL, 39 NORTH HOTEL STREET, HISTORIC CHINATOWN
SPACE IS LIMITED, SO CALL 808 242-6835, EXT. 3 FOR RESERVATIONS or email barbara@pacificweddings.com.

Enter to Win "The Last Word" Contest!

It's time to host our first contest here at Love Notes. We're excited! Submit a photograph for a chance to have your image appear FULL PAGE in the upcoming Summer/Fall 2008 issue of Pacific WEDDINGS! The winning photo will appear on The Last Word page facing the inside back cover of Pacific WEDDINGS magazine. It is a truly special page, carefully selected by the editor and dedicated with an inspirational scripture to our readers. The page symbolizes that gratifying feeling of completion—a reader having finished the magazine and those of us behind the scenes having finished the incredible journey of creating another issue. Click here for a digital sample of a back issue.

The Last Word is often the final image that our readers see before closing the book. And depending on how you generally peruse a magazine, it is also one of the first pages seen (for those of you who flip from back to front). If you have noticed The Last Word in a back issue, this single image captures a magical, emotional moment in a wedding celebration— a single captivating image that conveys love, friendship, heartfelt gratitude and spontaneity. It isn't necessarily devoted to the bride and groom—it can be any extraordinary shot that instantly conveys emotion. Email us your strongest image today and you could be chosen for publication in the upcoming issue!

Here's how it works:
Email your photo(s) to contest@pacificweddings.com. Tell us why the image(s) stands out to you, then we will post our top five selections and let our readers vote! PLEASE DO NOT SEND HIGH RESOLUTION IMAGES AT THIS TIME, and send no more than 5 images per photographer or event. Photos should be 72 dpi and no larger than 8x10".  High resolution images will be requested if your image is among the finalists. A photo release will also be required if your image is one of the five posted for voting.

The Last Word Photo Contest Deadline is Thursday, April 10, 2008.

photo above lexi mackenzie, christiaan phleger photography

Join Pacific WEDDINGS!

Shop Tamara Catz Bride Downtown!

Have you heard about the Coral Loft in Honolulu's Chinatown yet? The studio workspace houses Hinu Jewelry designer Jennifer Binney, designer Jason Dow and fashion designer Gina Davidson of Lacy J T-shirts. The Loft offer's emerging artists a space to exhibit their work and designers, a venue for runway and trunk shows. Maui designer Tamara Catz will be hosting an open house at the Loft this Saturday, March 8 to showcase her bridal collection. For those of you in the neighborhood to simply shop, be sure to stop in for a first look at Tamara's Resort '08 collection. And savor every last bite of Cake Couture's yummy cupcakes and confections inside. They are oh so sinful!

Feel free to make appointments with Tamara Catz Bridal in advance by contacting the Boutique: info@tamaracatz.com

The Fine Flowery Details

Spring is just around the corner and that means fragrant flowers will soon be in bloom. In the meantime, these artsy floral print and pattern finds will have to satisfy! I love the idea of a slender flower stem that was once a simple sketch on an artist's notepad being translated to fine china. The new simplyFine china collection from Lenox does just that with their latest tabletop offerings. The Flourish set, pictured above, can easily cross over into everyday life after the wedding. (via HWTM blog) And for a matching stationery set, Wedding Paper Divas has a simply pretty Meadow Flourish invitation with delicate leaflets, pictured above in hunter green. When it comes to fragrances, nature's blooms have long inspired perfumers in search of exotic aromas. TSI~LA Eau de Parfum collection, with their lovely orchid motif-painted bottles, infuses pure plant extracts with 100% natural ingrediants. The mini marvels are neatly packaged in a black lotus box for easy travel. So go ahead and start planning your garden party! xo Shaunna