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‘We Do!’ lÉâÜ zâ|wx àÉ ÑÄtÇÇ|Çz à{x ÑxÜyxvà ãxww|Çz A Supplement of THE MAUI NEWS – Friday, March 1, 2013 – Page T1 Bouquet bravado Avoid a dancing disaster rides have been carrying bouquets for hundreds of years. In ancient times, bridal bouquets generally con - ew things in life can duplicate the emotions of have to wing it. But, it doesn’t have to be complicated B sisted of garlic, herbs and spices to keep evil spirits your first dance as husband and wife. With first and your dance never has to look contrived or stiff. I away. By Victorian times, fresh flowers had replaced the F dance planning, you can remember that moment have more than 25 years of teaching wedding couples, garlic, herbs and spices, and many of these flowers carried as a romantic and beautiful way you expressed your fathers and brides, mothers and grooms — and even special meanings, like innocence, faith and love. Floriogra - love on your wedding day. With proper preparation, entire wedding parties — about how to be relaxed on phy, the language of flowers, continues to this day, with fear, humiliation, terror and embarrassment will not be the dance floor and make the first dance a fun experi - some brides researching flower meanings and basing their part of your wedding day memory. ence and a beautiful memory. What kind of wedding song and dance should I bouquet selections on those meanings. Floriography isn’t Q: How important is the first dance? choose? the only trend in bridal bouquets. There are many others. A: Even in the shortest amount of time, two minutes Choose a favorite song that has meaning to both of Here is a brief review. on the dance floor at your wedding can seem like an you, and learn to ballroom or to move in Latin or Bridal bouquets are traditionally pale in color, but to - eternity when you are the only couple out there. Hav - freestyle variations. No matter what you pick, there is day’s brides are branching out and choosing bolder colors, ing a qualified and professional instructor will put you no music that cannot be choreographed and danced to. like burgundy, red and purple. Bouquet color schemes can at ease and teach you the simple techniques to move A slow romantic song or something lively — they are be monochromatic — all shades of purple, for example — more comfortably on the dance floor. or complementary. With bouquets getting brighter, they Q: How soon should I start planning my first equally easy to learn. Above all, have fun, learn a new have become a real feature in wedding photography, in par - dance? skill together and share a lifetime activity as you grow in your love. ticular black and white photography with selective coloring. A: Unless you are both trained ballroom and Latin Roses remain a bridal bouquet standard, but other flow - dancers, you will want more than a week or two to get —Rita O’Conner ers are starting to make their way into the mix. Daisies, hy - acquainted on the dance floor. Most couples plan two Private Image Dance Studio drangeas, lilies, peonies and tulips are popular choices, as to three months ahead and enjoy the process of learn - are orchids. Many brides, in fact, are asking for more tropi - ing about each other and their relationship in a very cal flowers in their bouquets, either because of their theme on the cover different way. Brian and Ava Trinidad’s recent wedding at Sugar - or for a unique twist. Q: What is choreography in a wedding dance? man Estate in Makena. Photo by Mike Sidney Photog - See BOUQUETS on the last page A: Choreography is a road map to help you feel raphy. more comfortable on the dance floor so you won’t T Ç X ÄxztÇà X åÑÜxáá|ÉÇ For all your customized floral needs… We’re here to meet your dreams! Consultation Available Call for appointment 877-3951 Kahului Florist Maui Mall A Supplement of THE MAUI NEWS – Friday, March 1, 2013 – Page T 2 Cake Queen Tori Takayesu Hamilton’s creates artful edibles By L EHIA APANA “I never make the same cake twice,” says Tori, adding that “Sometimes a couple wants a rom the time she was a little girl, Maui resi - cake similar to something I’ve done in the past, dent Tori Takayesu Hamilton knew she but I always try to integrate something unique F wanted to be an artist. But like so many as - into each new project.” piring creatives, she was encouraged to instead Maui Cakes is on the approved vendor list at focus on a traditional career path. King Kamehameha Golf Course, and regularly “I was told, ‘There’s no money in art, you works with resorts throughout the island. In - need to find a profession to make money,’ ” she deed, Tori has made many memorable wedding explains. cakes over the years, but is stumped when asked Today, Tori is proving that there’s always an about her favorite. exception to the rule. As owner of Maui Cakes, “My cakes are like my children — they’re all she spends countless hours living out her child - so important to me that it’s hard to choose just hood fantasy, creating elaborate confections and one,” she smiles. “The biggest thing for me is whimsical edibles for every occasion. when I have a bride or a client who just gushes “I consider myself a cake artist because they about their cake. It’s such a thrill and makes it really are works of art,” says Tori, who also all worthwhile.” works full-time as a Deputy Attorney General In recent years, the delicate art of baking and for the State of Hawaii. “The baking aspect is cake decorating has moved from behind kitchen important because it’s the nuts and bolts, but the doors to the mainstream. Television shows decorating is what I really enjoy, and it taps into including “Cake Boss,” “Ace of Cakes” and what I wanted to do from when I was young.” “Last Cake Standing” have inspired many to A large portion of Tori’s business comes from take up the hobby in their own kitchens. couples wanting a one-of-a-kind wedding cake. Several years ago, Tori took her passion “Wedding cakes are the most stressful for me one step further by enrolling in pastry because they have to be perfect,” she admits. classes at Maui Culinary Academy, and “You have to have a great cake — that’s the has traveled as far as New York City to first symbolic moment of your life together, so it hone her passion, learning under industry definitely has a lot of meaning.” leaders including Bronwen Weber, Amy Tori says she’s up to the challenge. In the Eilert and James Rosselle. past, she has created designs featuring a pair of Back home on Maui, Tori shares Tiffany & Co.-themed M&M characters, with what she’s learned by teaching cake each one representing the bride and groom. An - classes at University of Hawaii Maui other memorable creation was a pink “frill cake” that included an elegant ruffled effect at the See CAKE QUEEN Maui Cakes photo base. on the next page Let us help you find the perfect gift for your flower KKihei-Waileaihei-Wailea FlowersFlowers girls and any Hello Kitty fan in your wedding party. MAKEUP AND TALENT HAWAII by Cora bbyy CCoraora “Beautiful Makeup for Your Special Occasion” Bringing out your natural beauty using only the Hawaiian Floral Leis FINEST makeup. Conceal skin imperfections with Weddings & camera-ready makeup, for ladies of all ages and Free Consultation ethnicities. Collaborating with Maui’s TOP hairstylists. Make your day as stress-free as possible. Cora & Rama Parties of all sizes are welcome! 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Maui Cakes photos There is a 15-student maximum for LEFT: Tori Takayesu Hamilton of Maui Cakes is Tori’s cake decorating classes, and past flanked by renowned pastry chef and cake designer sessions have filled up fast. Bronwen Weber and Weber’s husband, Francois To register for Tori’s upcoming cake Long. class, visit www.edventuremaui.com. To order a cake, visit www.mauicakes.com. ABOVE: Tori Takayesu Hamilton says that one of the current wedding cake trends is the “frill cake,” like this one she created featuring a stylish ruffled look. A Supplement of THE MAUI NEWS – Friday, March 1, 2013 – Page T 4 Say By TERRI EWBANK ear bride-to-be, when it comes to your wed - ding day, I understand that there is no room D for mistakes. That’s why I’m going to tell you why you shouldn’t purchase your wedding gown on - line. While discount gowns fit nicely into your budget “I Don’t” and may look great in the photos, you may end up with something far from what you imagined.