Hula and Music

Click here for videos of Noco Ku'uleinani hula.

Hula dancer Noco Ku'uleinani and Doug Fitch have entertained together since they met performing on stage at the Royal Hawaiian Hotel. Noco is formally trained in Hawaii and Japan and has been dancing professionally from a very young age. Fun, friendly, authentic and also original, Noco is a picture of grace and beauty. Noco and Doug team up for performances that are sure to please.
http://hawaiianbreeze.vpweb.com/default.html
http://ameblo.jp/cocosisters/


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.  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.
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!
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.
www.ozziekotani.com


Bridal Consultants

Katy Castillo Weddings
Katy takes a very personalized approach to wedding planning by getting to know each bride individually.
www.katycastillo.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

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


Flowers

Emi's Flowers and Gifts
Emi's Flowers and Gifts. To make a truly lasting impression at your large wedding gala or smaller private celebration, contact Emi for a complimentary consultation.
www.EmisFlowersandGifts.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

Hokuli'i Images
Photos by Geralyn
www.hokuliiimages.com

Venues

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

Fisheye Studio, Joshua Fair
A team of professional cinematographers and photographers that are passionate about telling the story of your special day.
www.fisheyestudioinc.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

Maikai Designs
Mahalo to Maikai Designs for building this website.
www.MaikaiDesigns.com

Surfing

Girls Who Surf
Learn or improve your surfing with educated adventure guides at nine uncrowded O'ahu locations. All ages and all genders invited!  Lessons, equipment and transportation.
www.GirlsWhoSurf.com