Tom and Jill Groebner • Goodyear, Arizona • Hawaii Sunset Weddings

May 31st, 2010

Dear Captain Howie and staff – an Oahu wedding to remember,

It is impossible to eloquently articulate the most memorable day of our lives. Exquisite, flawless, elegantly casual, professional, and serene are but a few words to start with. I could go on and on and still not fully capture the essence of our lovely wedding. We had the pleasure of sharing our day with 10 family members who were equally impressed.

Wade did a fabulous job on my hair and make-up, all while being absolutely delightful and fun to work with at 4:30 am! My daughter and I chatted with him about the island and exchanged stories as he transformed me into a beautiful bride. He is the very best!!!
Fernando was able to get some outstanding photos both at the stunning Pukalani Falls Garden and on the sandy beach at Angels Bay – even with the challenge of the wind. We chose a sunrise wedding, yet the photos look as though we enjoyed both the Hawaii sunrise and Hawaii sunset weddings – incredible. The (hard copy) photos and the picture album on CD put to music is a memento we will great treasure forever.

The arrangements were simple, handled correctly, and VERY reasonably priced. Even the ladies at the Dept of Health who handled the paperwork of the license commented on how terrific Capt Howie and his staff are about ‘getting it right’.
Everything was amazing – from start to finish – the day could not have been any more perfect!

Mahalo,
Tom and Jill Groebner
Married April 15, 2010

Nicole & Josh Eernisse • Nora Springs, IA • Married May 30th 2010

May 30th, 2010

Teena & Jim Szymanski • Honolulu, HI • Married May 29th 2010

May 29th, 2010

Deanna and Chance Georgetti • Avella, Pennsylvania • Destination Wedding in Hawaii

May 28th, 2010

Captain Howie & the Above Heavens Gate Staff,

We have been trying to find the right words to express how wonderful our wedding experience was!! We are still practically speechless!!

Chrissy & Jody were fantastic. We had “no worries”, which is why we came to the islands to get married in the first place!! We knew from the first two paragraphs of your website that captain Howie was the right choice for us! Although we never imagined how much everyone would EXCEED our expectations!!

From Wade, our hair and makeup artist, to our fabulous photographer Fernando, our day was grand!! Your entire team worked very well together as we let each person do his or her jobs!! They really know what they are doing!!!

The exquisite photographs absolutely blew us away!! All of our friends and family say we should be on post cards!! We just watched our DVD that Chrissy so artfully produced. We laughed and cried all over again!! Your entire team really captured our day and our personalities perfectly!!

If you are considering Captain Howie for your destination wedding in Hawaii, keep an open mind an open heart and definitely consider a Hawaiian sunrise ceremony!! It is well worth the early arrival… just look at our pictures!

Thank you all again Captain Howie and your awesome crew, from the bottom of our hearts, for giving us the Hawaii wedding of our dreams!!

Mahalo,
Deanna and Chance Georgetti
Married – April 22nd 2010

Becky & Trent • Los Angeles, CA • Video Testimonial

May 28th, 2010

Becky & Trent’s Wedding in Hawaii Adventure

Jessica & Gilbert Juarez • Killeen, TX • Married May 28th 2010

May 28th, 2010

Shelly & Jason Mouser • Bastrop, TX • Married May 28th 2010

May 28th, 2010

Becky & Trent Higgerson • Hollywood, CA • married sunrise May 28th 2010

May 28th, 2010

Elena & Chad Bernhardt • Chino, California • Hawaiian Weddings

May 28th, 2010

Dear Captain Howie and Gang,

Thank you so much for our wonderful wedding experience. We were in anxiety that planning Hawaiian weddings could be a nightmare. Since the first phone call to you 7 months ago, your friendly service put us at ease. We wanted a casual, inexpensive wedding ceremony, but also memorable. Your prices were unbeatable and completely satisfying.

Our photographer Fernando was excellent in every way – patient, considerate, professional & exceptionally skilled. When we were on the beach, even though there were a few around, our photos look like no one was there but us! And the Digital Botox was flawless. The tropical scenery was so breathtaking. When we showed our photos to our neighbor (who also does wedding photography), she couldn’t believe the variety & quality of our photos for such a low price.

Captain Howie your ceremony was awesome. It was fun, reverent, compelling & righteous. We really loved the ceremonial conch shell, your thoughtful words, and sincere heartfelt advice. Many of our guests were very touched as well.

Our stylist Wade was excellent and most entertaining during the preparation for the wedding. He even did our mother’s makeup work impromptu! We were quite pleased with how elegant and tasteful our hair and makeup turned out.

Our bouquet & leis were of the top quality and stylish design, just completing the small details that make Hawaiian destination weddings perfect.

Your staff was perfectly accommodating to all our questions & very helpful in our search for a suitable reception location. We appreciated how you didn’t push any additional wedding costs on us, but gave us honest suggestions and valuable advice. It is rare to meet people who care so much about others’ special day without concern for your own livelihood. We highly recommend your services to everyone we talk to and hope for many more blessings & prosperity in your business.

With Much Aloha,
Elena & Chad Bernhardt

Barbara & Bradley • Greenville, SC • Video Testimonial

May 27th, 2010

Barbara & Bradely – Married in Hawaii