Event
Design and Consultation for Hawaiian Island Weddings
Blue Sky Weddings specializes in the
most elegant and unforgettable weddings on Maui and Oahu and California..Our
specialty is arranging medium to large weddings with catered receptions
in private seaside locations. Service is our top priority as every detail
is attended to. Your personal vision, style and traditions, are of utmost
importance to us as we work with you to achieve your perfect wedding day.
We assemble the finest purveyors in the islands to bring together gorgeous
ocean side and private tropical locations, superb in-house gourmet catering,
splendid floral designs and a rigorous attention to detail so your wedding
day is joyous and relaxing.
We pull together all aspects of your
wedding from location to entertainment and guest activities while on Maui.
We are here to listen to what you envision for your wedding day and provide
the means to make your vision a reality. With over 30 years of combined
experience in the islands we know Maui and what it has to offer. We have
orchestrated hundreds of parties, weddings and special events over the
years. And we have the best food in the Hawaiian islands. Blue Sky Weddings
was started in 1997 in response to an avalanche of requests for wedding
reception catering and wedding planning. We have been in the restaurant,
party planning and catering business in Maui for over 18 years.
Gabrielle Longhi
Gabrielle Longhi is the owner
of Blue Sky Weddings. Gabrielle has a background in food, fine
art and film production. Her experience planning myriad weddings,
extensive knowledge of fine food, wine and etiquette combined
with her creative vision and contacts in the islands helps you
plan your ideal wedding.
What we do at Blue Sky Weddings
Find you the perfect location. Provide detailed budget planning.
Co-create style and decor. Locate and assist with vendors and
contracts (caterers, rentals, tents, musicians, photographers,
etc.) Help with etiquette, menu cards, place cards, favors, appointments.
Make your phone calls, provide counsel and advise. Find you the
perfect photographer. Assist with floral design. Assist with menu
planning and catering details. Coordinate transportation. Supervise
vendors. Direct your wedding rehearsal and organize your wedding
party. Coordinate your wedding ceremony. Manage the timing of
events with your family, wedding party and vendors. Coordinate
all aspects of your wedding, logistics and timing.
During the process of your wedding from planning to wedding day
we are here for you to talk with. We will arrange all aspects
of your wedding and have the details worked out and nailed down
well in advance of your wedding day. During the week of your wedding
we put everything in place making sure every vendor comes through
as promised. On your wedding day we are the first to arrive and
the last to leave, leaving you and your family free to enjoy your
special day and the beautiful island of Maui, Oahu or California
coast.
Carol O'Leary
- Catering
Our catering service is the finest on Maui
and Oahu. Carol O'Leary is a master chefs who attended the renowned
Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park New York. Carol was the
chef at Longhi's Lahaina and Longhi's Wailea. She also supervised
the opening of Longhi's new location in Honolulu in 2002 -2003.
Carol opened her own catering company on Maui in 1995. She has catered
numerous weddings, affairs and events, dazzling the guests with
heroutstanding cuisine. Carol has a sophisticated palette and creative
menu ideas to suit your wedding or special event. Let the best chef
in Hawaiii create your wedding feast!
Our Planning Services
*Planning/negotiating with vendors
*Assist with locating & contracting the perfect location
*Provide detailed budget planning
*Co-create the style and décor
*Locate and assist with negotiating vendor contracts (i.e rentals, photographers,
musicians, etc.)
*Schedule, escort and offer professional advice on quality vendors,
when you deem necessary
*Assist with menu selection and catering ideas
* Negotiate and secure private home accommodations for your guests
* Advise and coordinate professional transportation options and local
activities
* Coordinate pampering details
* Create a comprehensive event time schedule
* Direct your wedding rehearsal and organize your wedding party
* Coordinate the wedding ceremony and get you down the aisle on time
* Manage the timing of events with your family, wedding party and vendors