Outrigger Reef welcomed FE ‘brides’
By Nadine Kam
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Fighting Eel models with designers Lan Chung and Rona Bennett at right.
The Outrigger Reef on the Beach launched its new wedding venues and packages with an intimate event that showcased selections from its banquet buffet, as well as cake, cupcake, bridal bouquet and other services.
Adding to the ambience of the evening event Oct. 15 was a bridal fashion show by Fighting Eel, whose casual, romantic creations fit in perfectly with the theme of a destination wedding in Hawaii.
You can find out more about the bridal collection in my story that appeared in the print edition of the paper in August: http://hsblinks.com/135
Justine Miguel in traditional white.
The fashion show took place on the Voyager Deck overlooking the beach. Tables were set up as if for an intimate wedding reception — the deck accommodates up to 60 people — and the open-air setting made it a pleasant, relaxing way to end a hectic work day.
The models walked through a flower-draped trellis, after the buffet dinner of assorted salads, fresh fruit, kalua pig, broiled fish, teriyaki chicken, and more.
Then after the show, guests helped themselves to a candy bar dressed up with colorful jellybeans, lemon drops, chocolate covered pretzels, Hershey’s Kisses and candy-coated almonds as a take-home favor.
Those who just couldn’t leave were then invited to peek into their spacious Suite 123, with multi-configurations to suit bridal party room needs.
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The living room of the bridal suite. No worries, if you’re already married, they have vow renewal ceremonies as well, open to all at 8 a.m. Tuesdays to Fridays. The suite opens to a lanai with a view of Diamond Head.
More Fighting Eel bridal styles in prints and solids. Another plus of the destination dress is that both bride and bridesmaids can wear them after the big day. Those who are married in formal ceremonies in a traditional gown also find it more comfy to change into dresses like these for their reception:
The dessert table included a sample of a wedding cake, with sugary floral detail below, and its cupcake spawn, each topped with a seashell confection.
Guests lined up at the candy bar after dinner to fill up mini cartons they could take home as favors.
