From A Chance Meeting in Singapore to a Wedding in Hawaii- Western Wedding and Indian Wedding Combined

It did not take long for this romance to commence. After meeting online, and Govind showing his soft, supportive side at just the right time, their chance meeting in Singapore evolved into a first date at the Botanic Gardens and "Halia" restaurant. It was basically love at first date, and they survived their long-distance relationship.

Celebrations by Tori owner and lead coordinator Tori Rogers held weekly video chats with the couple until the Big Day, and what a fabulous day that was! Tori LOVES personalizing and customizing wedding day details, and this wedding had many. Personal touches like tables named after the couple's favorite sports teams, custom built and ordered decor to align with their vision while keeping them in budget, a custom LED sign to name the bar "The Halia" after their first date, a QR code for their menu, signature drinks named after their fur babies, and honoring two separate cultures with two separate wedding ceremonies officiated by family. Their wedding day could not have been more magical.

"Thank you so, SO very much for everything that you've done for us.Thank you SO MUCH, the wedding went off without a hitch. Thank you again, Govind & Jessica"

WEDDING DAY TIMELINE: 10:00am In room hair and makeup

12:00pm Hotel and Celebrations by Tori set up

• 7 round dining tables to seat up to 55 guests  (CBT to add the chargers and decor)

• Sweetheart table and white linen (CBT to add the sequin linen, chargers, decor)

• White folding chairs  

• White table linens

• White linen napkins for vendors - (CBT providing pink napkins ,Pocket fold for programs, placing programs in them)

• Glassware  (water goblet on the tables- no wine glasses on the tables)

• Utensils

• Grazing Table and white linen  

• Welcome Table and white linen  (CBT adds decor, guest book, welcome sign on easel, guest book sign and items, seating sign on easel, card box)

• DJ Table and white linen  (HNL adds all items for the DJ area)

• Photo Booth Table and white linen (HNL adds all items for the photo booth)

• 3 HIghboys and white linen (CBT wraps with runner) -one to be the Tribute Table

• Memory Tribute Table (CBT adds tribute sign,couple’s framed photos, etc)

• Market Umbrellas by service tables (not dining tables)

• Vendor Table with white linen (12 pax)

• Cake table with linen, 2 pink napkins, small plate, 2 forks (CBT adds decor, pink sequin linen, cake pedestal, couple’s cake knife/server)

• DIY Sparkle Bar Table with Linen 

• Food Stations

• Bar- (CBT adds the The Halia signage, couple’s signature beverages sign)

• CBT Places Signage

12:00pm Personal Flowers to be delivered to the Bride and Groom

12:30pm Hawaii Events Lighting installation-l the four strands of lights

2:00pm Beauty Services conclude

Getting Ready Photos/Video

Bride and Bridesmaids near ready to get into dress

Groom and Groomsmen HALF DRESSED

2:15/2:30’ish pm Doing  first look   first look photo session   (HNL)

3:30pm Guest arrival - welcome self service drinks (Water,Plantation Iced Tea)                        

4:00pm Western ceremony - officiated by Jessica’s Aunt Karen

 Pipe and drape are closed for entrance (Rose Gold Curtain Backdrop attached to rolling wooden structures)

    *Bar staff to prepare water (2) & signature cocktail (1 each) for the couple

4:30pm Cocktail hour/Cornhole

BAR- "The Halia"    Rocky’s Refreshment (Peach Bellini)  Bimbo’s Beverage (Tequila Sunrise)          

Wedding Party Portraits

Appetizer Menu:

• Prosciutto Wrapped Pear Arugula, Walnut Dressing

• Vegetarian Spring Roll

• ISLAND AND INTERNATIONAL CHEESES -Selection of Hawaiian Goat Cheeses, Imported Swiss, Aged Cheddar, French Brie, Roasted Macadamia Nuts, Lilikoi Monstarda, Hawaiian Lavosh, Water Crackers, Artisan Breads, Hyatt Honey   

•  SALUMERIA CHARCUTERIE- Assorted Artisan Cured Meats, Premium Prosciutto, Copa, Salami, Hummus, White Bean Garlic Spread, Citrus Marinated Olive Assortment, Sicilian Caponata, Artisan Breads, Grissini Sticks

4:45pm Couple and Parents  change for Keralite ceremony

Oshibori Cloths brought out on ice

5:00-5:30pm Photo Booth (HNL) set up

5:30-6:00pm Keralite ceremony

6:00pm Couple changes to dress and suit

CBT Rolls the red carpet away, places and decorates sweetheart table

Photo Booth 6-10pm (guest book with signage) (HNL)

6:15pm Golden Hour for Photos

6:30pm Reception/photo booth/glitter bar, Cornhole, etc.

Photos

Bar Reopens

Appetizer Menu:

• Malay Chicken Skewer Coconut Peanut Sauce

• Lobster Medallion Roasted Tomato, Crostini

7:15pm Guests Seated

7:18pm Sunset Time: approximate time of Sunset  

7:25pm Grand entrance

7:30pm First Dance

Open Dancing

7:45pm Dinner service

HAWAIIAN CHILLED SEAFOOD Chilled Oysters on a Half Shell, Poached Kaua'i Shrimp, Split King Crab Legs, Hawaiian Chili Pepper Water, Cocktail Sauce, Mignonette, Tabasco 

ISLAND VEGETABLE GARDEN Create your own Salad with Waipoli Greens, Spinach, Maui Kale, Cherry Tomatoes, Local Cucumber, Hamakua Hearts of Palm, Local Pea Shoots, Watermelon Radish, Strawberries, Sweetland Farms Cheeses, Candied Macadamia Nuts, Herb Crostini, Papaya Seed Vinaigrette    

THE GRILL STATION Grilled Strip Steak and BBQ Chicken Ginger Ponzu, Miso Sesame and Spicy Garlic Shoyu Sauces

RAVIOLI STATION Portobello + Porcini Mushroom Ravioli, Balsamic Butter Lobster Ravioli, Garlic Cream Sauce

8:00pm Dessert-cake cutting service- The duration of the shave ice station is 1.5 hours.

Govind & Jessica speech

Speeches  FOB, FOG, MOH, BM  

8:30pm DESSERT: Shave Ice Station- The duration of the shave ice station is 1.5 hours

Cake Service

Parent Dances- 

8:45pm Open Dancing

Planner and staff start collecting and packing up items  

9:30pm  Last Call 

9:40ishpm Distribute LED wands to the guests for the final dance

9:50pm Second to last song (Indian Song)

9:55pm  Last Dance -Guests surround the couple and wave their LED wands.

Towards the end of the dance MC asks guests to form a tunnel for the couple 

10:00pm  Event Concludes, Guests need to finish drinks by 10

WEDDING BUDGET for 55 Guests $60,000

WEDDING VENDORS:

Venue - Hyatt Regency Waikiki

Wedding Planning & Design - Celebrations by Tori

Photography & Videography - HNL Studios

Flowers & Decor - The Blooming Pot, Maunakea Leis, Celebrations by Tori

DJ & Photo Booth- HNL Studios

Rentals - Hyatt Regency Waikiki Lighting - Hawaii Events Unlimited

Food & Beverage - Hyatt Regency Waikiki