Penny and John Nichols • Spokane, Washington • Sailing to Matrimony

September 21st, 2011

Sailing to Matrimony

What can we say… “Just Wonderful”! Those two words describe the experience my bride and I had with Rev. / Capt. Howie and his outstanding crew – Jodi, Sara, and Fernando, our photographer.

Hawaii – what a beautiful setting. The scenery is spectacular, the weather is superb, and the sailing is exhilarating!

Penny and I decided that we wanted something different for our Hawaiian wedding and we were well rewarded when we chose the Catamaran Wedding Sail Adventure with Rev./Capt. Howie. Coordination for our wedding was a breeze, literally and figuratively. General guidance made final wedding preparations refreshingly easy. The sailing was expertly handled by Capt. Howie with care and safety in mind. My bride was put at ease quickly and soon found that she was thoroughly enjoying the brisk sail across coral reefs and around small tropical islands to our wedding destination on a secluded beach.

Capt. Howie made our vows personal and memorable, starting with the first note sounded on the conch shell. His moving homily during our marriage ceremony expressed words of love that will never be forgotten. Capt. Howie’s humanity is so touching; it is very understandable why his weddings are so popular.

Again, “Just Wonderful”! If you want a wedding that is truly adventurous and unforgettable, Penny and I highly recommend catamaran sailing to your union on a pristine Hawaiian beach.

Mahalo, Rev. / Capt. Howie and crew!

Penny and John Nichols
Married – August 27th, 2011

Kristen & Dan Brown • Lawrenceburg, Indiana • Oahu Wedding Planners

September 20th, 2011

Dear Captain Howie & Gang,

“WOW!” is the first thing I want to say regarding our fabulous wedding in Hawaii. Everything from the first initial call, to the final touches and surprises you had in store for us, was absolutely flawless – even magical. I can’t thank you all enough for taking care of every detail and making sure our day was perfect and beautiful. You’ve touched us in a way that will live with us each and every day of our married lives together. Wade did a phenomenal job with my hair and makeup – everyone said I looked the best I’ve ever looked. Fernando was spectacular with our photos. They were so wonderful and perfect, exactly what we wanted to take home and share with our loved ones. We’ve had nothing but compliments and have nothing but gratitude for Captain Howie and his team for what you all made happen. We had the time of our lives and will never forget the experience.

For Captain Howie, your words will live with us forever. The things you said were very deep and meaningful. You connected Dan and I with a deeper sense of spirituality. We can’t find the words to express the deep appreciation we have for you!

For anyone who is thinking about having a wedding at Above Heaven’s Gate – do it! We witnessed other weddings while we stayed in Hawaii and nothing compares to the quality and feeling you’ll get while dealing with these folks. Captain Howie and his crew take pride in what they do – and it shows. They have very experienced staff that will make you feel like family.

Aloha,

Kristen & Dan Brown
Married – Sept. 9^th 2011

Sai & Andrew • Fremont, CA • Married September 17th 2011

September 17th, 2011

Gina & Ivan • Aberdeen UK • Married September 16th 2011

September 16th, 2011

Christian & Kelly Linares • Helotes, Texas • Oahu Weddings

September 14th, 2011

Aloha!

We wanted to thank Captain Howie and his amazing staff at Above Heaven’s Gate for the best Hawaiian wedding anybody could ever ask for! We were worried about planning a wedding in Hawaii but once we called Above Heaven’s Gate, all of our troubles were washed away. The entire process was a breeze and totally worth the price.

Wade, the makeup/hair stylist, did a GREAT job! The ladies were also very sweet and answered all the questions that we had. The flowers we picked out were even more beautiful in person. Our photos also came out AMAZING, thanks to the photographer. Angels Bay, where the ceremony took place, was breathtaking and Capt. Howie said such wonderful things. The entire experience was absolutely unforgettable!

Mahalo,

Christian & Kelly
Married – August 23, 2011

Jessica & Matt Lulic • July 20th 2011 • Weddings in Hawaii

September 14th, 2011

Dear Captain Howie,

Where do we begin to express how truly special and unique you made our wedding in Hawaii? From the time we arrived, you were there to ensure that everything was perfect. Pukalani Falls Garden was absolutely breathtaking and magical. We could not have asked for a more serene location for our ceremony to occur as we began our new life together as husband and wife.

Captain Howie, your message during the ceremony had such a personal touch and it felt like he had known us for years. We, along with our families, felt like it was unique and heartfelt. We know that we will be able to reflect on that message for many years to come, as we celebrate each anniversary, remembering our unconditional commitment to each other – no matter what joys and tribulations we may face.

As for your staff, we cannot believe what amazing gifts and talents each of them have. Wade did an absolutely fabulous job with Hair & Makeup and we will never forget what energy he had to make us laugh in the very early hours of the morning. As for the photography, Fernando was amazing! Our photographs were breathtaking. We have received so many compliments from family and friends about the quality and uniqueness of each moment that was captured during our special Hawaiian wedding day.

Thank you from the bottom of our hearts! We highly recommend Captain Howie and his crew to any and all couples considering weddings in Hawaii

Mahalo,
Jessica & Matt Lulic
Married – July 20, 2011

Jennifer & Paul • Johnstown, PA • Married September 14th 2011

September 14th, 2011

Barb & Bob Leblanc • Timmins, Ontario, Canada • Weddings in Hawaii

September 12th, 2011

Dear Captain Howie and staff,

Thinking about planning weddings in Hawaii from a different country is a little overwhelming. We are so grateful to have come across your website! It was all stress-free. Your website is so informative that all you have to do is decide what you want. The various details and changes that came up along the way were all handled beautifully through your office. Your staff made everything so easy. Thank you!

We are grateful to have had our ceremony performed by Captain Howie – it was a wonderful decision on our part. The location options are all fantastic but having Captain Howie marry us was the most important detail of our wedding. He was spiritual, without being over the top, and fun and loving. He was thoughtful enough to tastefully include my deceased son into the ceremony without being obvious. Very touching!

Wade is an amazing person and I was grateful that my daughter and I were fortunate enough to have him do our hair and makeup. He is truly a very talented artist. He is a warm, kind, fun person and we felt like he was part of our family. His ability to transform people into their natural beauty is incredible and we were sad when it was time for him to go. Our thanks to him for working his magic and covering Bob’s black eye too!!!!

Fernando is just plain fun and we can’t wait to receive our photos. We all had so much fun with him! He makes everyone feel comfortable enough to just be themselves. His interaction with Captain Howie truly shows the connection and professionalism of their business and makes the flow from planning, to photos, to ceremony seamless.

My flowers (sigh)… what can I say about my flowers? They were absolutely STUNNING! Plumerias are my very favorite flower in the whole wide world and the design of my bouquet was exactly what I wanted. Thank you so much for creating it for me. The leis and loose flowers for my hair were all so fresh that we actually left the island before they wilted.

When all is said and done, it’s a sad day when your wedding is over because you no longer get to interact with the people who have helped you so much over the months. We send our thanks to all of you for helping make our Hawaiian wedding day so much fun and absolutely memorable.

Mahalo,

Barb & Bob Leblanc
Married – August 17^th 2011