Doug Fitch: Hawaii Wedding Music
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Musicians/Mentors
Brad Fitch
Winner of the Western Music Association's Cowboy Singer of the
Year Award, this Colorado musician extraordinaire is also my brother!
Brad was also invited to play for the President of the United States
in 2001. (But, Mom still likes me best!) Brad got me started in music
and gave me my first guitar!
www.cowboybrad.com
Ledward Kaapana
A living legend, Led Kaapana is the consummate slack key guitar
master. Nearing his 40th year as a professional musician, his
mastery of stringed instruments, particularly slack key guitar, is
extraordinary. His baritone and leo ki`eki`e (falsetto) voice have made
him a musical legend. Led has earned numerous Na Hoku
Hanohano Awards as well as Grammy nominations in 2006 and
2007. Led is as kind and generous as he is talented.
http://www.ledkaapana.com
Raymond Kane
Raymond Kaleoalohapoina'oleohelemanu Kane was born in 1925
and passed away Feb. 2008. Ray Kane (pronounced Kah-neh) will
forever be known as the slack key ambassador because he helped
open many doors for this beautiful and unique guitar style. Raymond
was named a Living Treasure by the Hawaii State Legislature and
was a winner of the 1987 National Endowment for the Arts Folk
Heritage Fellowship. Uncle Ray was one of the first slack key masters
to play public concerts, tour widely, perform in documentary films and
teach on a regular basis. His middle name can be translated into
English as "the voice of love that comes and goes like a bird and will
never be forgotten." Like his music, his aloha was pure, genuine, and
beautiful. He'll be missed!
http://www.dancingcat.com/artists/Ray_Kane.php
Ozzie Kotani
Ozzie Kotani is an amazing and revered teacher, arranger, composer
and accompanist as well as a solo performer. He has played
kiho'alu, Hawaiian slack key guitar, for over 20 years, representing it
on the Mainland, in Spain and Japan, as well as all around the
Hawaiian Islands. Ozzie has been a a contributor to several Grammy
Award winning slack key compilation recordings. Like the late slack
key master Sonny Chillingworth, with whom he studied, he freely
interjects his own personality into his playing, preserving and
expanding the tradition.
http://www.ozziekotani.com
Bridal Consultants
Hawaii Weddings and Events, Dianna K. Shintanishi
With over 20 years in the hospitality industry, Dianna has focused on
coordinating weddings and international special events since 1997.
President of HI chapter of National Association of Catering Executives.
www.hawaiiweddingsandevents.com
Aloha Wedding Planners, Susan O'Donnell
Professional, experienced and committed to your wedding, Susan is
the founding president of the O`ahu Wedding Association.
www.alohaweddingplanners.com
Katy Castillo Weddings, Katy Castillo
A wedding planner should always remain in the background, We are
there to help, but never be in the spotlight.
www.katycastillo.com
Hula Instruction for Brides
Wanna Hula, Sarah Chang
Surprise your husband by dancing a wedding hula!
Learn your favorite song in as little as 3 to 5 hours.
It's a popular Hawai`i tradition.
www.WannaHula.com
Make Up Artist
Studio W of Honolulu, Wendy Robin
www.studiowofhonolulu.com
Photography
David Murphey Photography, David Murphey
Thanks David for the "killer" photos on this site. David's clients
include "Coastal Living", "Wine Spectacular", Verizon
Communications, Hualalai Resorts as well as over 300 happily
married couples.
www.killerphotos.com
David Miyamoto Photography, David Miyamoto
With 14 years of experience, David understands and is able to
anticipate and encase in photos, the wedding day as it unfolds: The
anxious preparations, the intricate details, the symbolism of love, the
only-on-your-wedding-day gaze of bride and groom, and the
ever-present unspoken sentiments.
www.davemiyamoto.com
Venues
Kualoa Ranch, Frank Robinson/Jenny Turner
With luscious green cliffs overlooking the blue ocean & Chinaman's
Hat island, the ranch is a beautiful location for your vows. Kualoa
Ranch's 4000 acres include several prime locations to accommodate
any size wedding.
www.kualoa.com/event_weddings.htm
New Otani, Lisa Reasoner
A boutique, beachfront hotel and with space available for receptions
of up to 80 guests and ceremony sites which seats 40
www.kaimana.com
Videography
Live Internet Weddings, Larry Fair
Wedding Videography includes elegantly designed DVD with case,
complimentary live webcast of your wedding.
www.LiveInternetWeddings.com
Sound Systems & Emcees
Dynamic Sounds Hawaii, David Louis
www.dynamicsoundshawaii.com
Ninja Entertainment Productions, Marino Regalado
(808) 372-9176
NinjaMusic@ProDJMail.com
Troy Michael DJ Entertainment, Troy Michael
(808) 256-2003
www.TroyMichaelDJ.com
Chocolate, Chocolate, Chocolate
Aloha Fountains, Lupe Louis
Can you say decadence? Sweeter than champagne fountain and
more appealing than an ice sculpture, a cascading chocolate fountain
is a feast for the senses that combines art with function, making
dessert an experience, not just an ending.
www.AlohaFountains.com
Website
Mahalo to Sarah Chang of WannaHula.com for building this website.
www.WannaHula.com
Address: 231 Awakea Road, Kailua , HI 96734 Phone: 808-383-3684 Fax: 808-261-3979 fitchdoug@yahoo.com
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