Planning a destination wedding in Hawaii can be an exciting and memorable experience, but it can also be quite challenging without proper planning. To ensure your special day is perfect, here are some tips on how to plan for a destination wedding in Hawaii:
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1. Start Planning Early: Planning a destination wedding takes more time than planning a local wedding. Start planning at least 12-18 months in advance to allow ample time to research, plan and book everything you need.
2. Choose Your Venue: Hawaii offers a range of beautiful venues such as beaches, gardens, and hotels. Research and visit venues beforehand to ensure they are suitable for your needs.
3. Hire a Wedding Planner: A wedding planner can help you with every aspect of your wedding from selecting vendors to finding the perfect wedding venue.
4. Book Accommodation and Travel: Book accommodation and travel for you and your guests early to get the best rates and availability.
5. Consider Local Vendors: Hawaii has a range of talented vendors including caterers, photographers, and florists. Consider hiring local vendors who have experience with Hawaii weddings.
6. Research Marriage License Requirements: Ensure you understand the marriage license requirements in Hawaii, including any documents and waiting periods required.
7. Plan for the Weather: Hawaii has beautiful weather, but it can be unpredictable. Plan for the weather by choosing a suitable venue and having a backup plan.
8. Enjoy Your Stay: Hawaii is a beautiful place, so make the most of your time there. Plan activities for yourself and your guests to enjoy before and after the wedding.

Planning a destination wedding in Hawaii can be a daunting task, but with proper planning, it can be a beautiful and unforgettable experience. Consider these tips when planning your special day and make your wedding in Hawaii an experience of a lifetime.

Prom is an exciting and memorable experience in Hawaii, and getting ready for it can be just as fun. However, it can also be overwhelming, especially if it's your first time. To help you prepare, here are some tips to make sure you have a great time at prom:
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1. Plan ahead: Start preparing for prom a few months before the big day. Decide on your dress, hair, and makeup well in advance. This will give you plenty of time to find the perfect outfit and schedule appointments with your hair stylist and makeup artist.
2. Choose the right dress: Your prom dress should make you feel confident and comfortable. It's important to choose a dress that flatters your body type and reflects your personal style. Try on different styles and colors until you find the perfect one.
3. Get your hair and makeup done professionally: Professional hair and makeup can make all the difference on prom night. Schedule appointments with a hairstylist and makeup artist well in advance to ensure availability. Be sure to bring pictures of the style you want so that they can recreate it for you.
4. Don't forget about your skin: Start taking care of your skin a few weeks before the prom. Drink plenty of water, eat healthy foods, and avoid sugary and oily snacks. Use a gentle exfoliating scrub and a moisturizer to keep your skin looking its best.
5. Be comfortable: Prom can be a long night, so it's important to be comfortable. Wear comfortable shoes that you can dance in, and bring a small clutch with your essentials, such as your phone, money, and lipstick.
6. Coordinate with your date or friends: If you're going to prom with a date or a group of friends, coordinate your outfits and transportation to make sure you arrive in style.
7. Practice posing for pictures: Prom night is all about taking pictures and creating memories, so practice posing in front of the mirror to find your best angles. You can also practice with your friends to get some fun and creative shots.
8. Have a backup plan: In case something goes wrong, have a backup plan ready. Bring extra bobby pins, a mini sewing kit, and a small bottle of perfume in case you need to freshen up throughout the night.
9. Have fun: Most importantly, have fun and enjoy the experience. Prom is a once-in-a-lifetime event, so make the most of it and create memories that will last a lifetime.

We do all types of occasions for Hair and Makeup! 

• Prom 
• Military Ball 
• Winter Ball 
• Graduation
• Holiday Parties 
• Family Portraits 
• Head Shot Makeup and Hair
• Or Any Other Special Occasions

For more information please Contact Us 

Congratulations to Caroline + Carson 

They celebrated their destination wedding in Hawaii from California! 
Check out the awesome vendors for this wedding: 

​Venue: Dragon Boat Lawn @kualoaranchweddings
Coordination: @abcweddings
Bar: @stirbev
Catering: @kenekeswaimanalo
Cake: @cakeworks_hi
DJ | MC: @noobentertainment
Ceremony Violinist: @manamusichawaii
Flowers: @spinningwebflorist
Beauty: @atlasbeautycompany
Officiant: @marryyouinhawaii
Photo Booth: @vintagealohaphotobus
Photo | Video: @palms_and_lace
Rentals: @platinumtentsandevents
Specialty Rentals: @alohaartisans

The bride choose a Simple Makeup Look to complement her natural beauty. 

Beauty services for Bride, her sister, and mother of the bride.

She got ready at the newly renovated Turtle Bay Resort located at North Shore Oahu.

Then traveled to her ceremony location at the Kualoa Ranch (reception to follow). 

Congrats to En + James! 

Another successful wedding in the books thanks to these vendors: 

Oahu Wedding Makeup & Hair: Atlas Beauty Company 

Oahu Photography: Chris KT Bright 

Oahu Wedding Coordination: Mango Season Weddings 

Location: Cafe Julia Hawaii and Queen Kapiolani Hotel in Waikiki 

The happy couple choose to celebrate there wedding with 100 of their closest friends and family members. They wanted an elegant tropical vibe mixed with a European Inspired architecture, and they crushed it! 

This couple celebrate their love by having a Destination Wedding at Turtle Bay Resort located at the North Shore of Oahu. They invited 150 of their closest friends and family members, and had a blast at their wedding.

Hair and Makeup: Atlas Beauty Company 
Photo: Seeking Films
Coordination: ABC Weddings 
​Location: Turtle Bay Resort 
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Here is a glimpse of what the morning looked like: 

SPAM MUSUBI...a local staple for breakfast, lunch, and dinner lol, along with japanese kit kats :)  

We did the bride's hair and makeup, mother of the bride, mother of the groom, and her bridesmaids.
The bride chose a natural makeup look without lashes, and had a low updo with a Haku Lei (Flower Crown). 

The wedding aesthetics: tropical bohemian vibe with red, greens, yellow, orange and white. 

Here is the wedding crew! 
Their attire is relaxed, but polished.

The ceremony and reception was located on the beach at the Turtle Bay Resort at North Shore Oahu. 

The bride and groom exuded so much joy on this day, it had us smiling from ear to ear seeing them this happy. 

This couple originally had their wedding day scheduled for 2020...fast forward to 2022 and they were finally  able to have their DREAM HAWAII WEDDING! They wanted a venue that had majestical mountain and a gorgeous ocean view. Kualoa Ranch checked the box! 

Venue: Kualoa Ranch 
Coordination: Aloha Bridal Connections
Photography: Emily Turner
Rentals: Accel Events 
Bar: 1979 Hawaii 
DJ: Noob Entertainment
Live Musician: Laupepa Letuli 
Flowers: Jeff Alencastre 
Videography: Aloha Films

Hawaii Makeup and Hair: Atlas Beauty Company

Wow! What an interesting year! We are happy to announce that we are opened for business. Here are the extra safety measures that we are implementing in our beauty applications. Being in the beauty industry we are already bound to a high sanitary standard, but now in the wake of COVID-19 we are taking extra precaution to prevent any further spread. We look forward to seeing you all soon, and if you have any questions on our safety measure please feel free to message us anytime!

Hair Only for Bride and Bridal Party: @atlasbeautycompany 
Location: Laie, Oahu Hawaii 
Photo by: Jessica DiBella ​

Congratulations to our beautiful bride Melissa! 
She was absolutely gorgeous, and we are so grateful to be apart of her special day.
@photobyachlene