WEDDING INFO Q & A
Engaged! I didn’t know you were engaged.
Neither did we, but everyone says that we are. So it must be true.
OK, so you’re getting married. Where? When?
We are getting married on a private estate in Kauai (Na Aina Kai Botanical Gardens) on Friday, February 22nd, 2008. Na Aina Kai is on the north side of Kauai. The ceremony will take place at 4:00pm and will be followed by a reception dinner at the Bali Hai Restaurant at Hanalei Bay Resort in Princeville.
Can I come??
If you receive an invitation from us, you’re invited! We would like nothing more than if you came. We are, however, trying to keep this event fairly small, so please don’t be offended if we did not send you and invitation. We also realize that the travel costs of attending are a consideration, but it's a chance to go to Hawaii and throw coconuts at each other!
THE WEDDING PARTY
BRIDESMAIDS
GROOMSMEN
OUR REGISTRY
Oh Goody! Get us some stuff!
http://www.macys.weddingchannel.com/
and
http://www.crateandbarrel.com/gr/guest/findregistry.aspx/
Registered under either: Emily Becker or Thomas Hart.
(And please... don't bring any wedding gifts on the trip, we don't want you to have drag them all the way into the mid-Pacific only for us to haul them back to the States.)
Gifts can be shipped to:
Emily Becker and Thomas Hart
2028 Rangeview Drive
Glendale, CA 91201
SMITH FAMILY GARDEN LUAU!
What trip to Hawai'i would be complete without a luau? Even the Brady Bunch attended one when they visited, you should too... just don't steal any Tiki idols and go surfing afterwards. On Wednesday (Feb 20th) feel free to attend an optional luau with Tom & Emily."We're coo-coo for coconuts!"
For ticket reservations and more information go to:
http://www.smithskauai.com/luau.html/
GETTING TO HAWAII
It's a long, tiring swim so we recommend using the airlines.
AIRLINE TRAVEL INFORMATION
In many cases, the best way to get to Kauai is to fly to Honolulu (HNL) and then get a short internal flight to Lihue (LIH) on Kauai. The three airlines that fly internally between Honolulu and Lihue are Island Air, Aloha Airlines, and Hawaiian Airlines.
From the continental US: virtually every US airline flies to the Hawaiian islands. Some (e.g., American and United) fly directly from the West Coast to Lihue. Low-cost carriers like Southwest and America West go to Honolulu rather than Lihue, but are quite a bit cheaper.
AIRPORTS AND TRAVEL WEBSITES
Kauai Airport
• LIH – Lihue, Kauai (for direct flights)
Honolulu Airport
• HNL – Honolulu, Oahu (for in-direct flights)
Airline Web Sites:
• Aloha Airlines http://www.alohaairlines.com/
• American Airlines http://www.aa.com/
• United Airlines http://www.united.com/
• Hawaiian Airlines http://www.hawaiianair.com/
Travel Web Sites:
• Travelocity http://www.travelocity.com/
• Cheap Tickets http://www.cheaptickets.com/
• Orbitz http://www.orbitz.com/
GETTING AROUND THE ISLAND
We recommend you rent a car, buying one for the short time you'll be on the island is foolish. The wedding is located in a remote location of the island (North Shore) and there is plenty of exploring you’ll want to do while on Kaua'i.
Directions from Lihue Airport to Hanalei Bay:
Drive North on the Kuhio Highway (56) 30.5 miles through Kapa’a, Kilauea, and Princeville. At Princeville, the highway becomes the 560.
Approximate drive time is around 1 hour. The road is a 2 lane winding road and can be a little tricky at night. So plan accordingly and be courteous to oncoming traffic on the 1 lane bridges.
ACCOMMODATIONS
Where to Stay…
You’ll want to find a place to stay on the North Shore. The wedding is in Kilauea and the reception is in Princeville. If you want to stay near the wedding location, you will probably want to stay in Hanalei, Princeville, Wainiha, or Haena. We’ve included some links that can help you find a place. The North Shore can accommodate all budgets.
If you’re interested in staying for several days, vacation rentals are a good option. It’s possible to rent anything from a studio all the way up to a 12-bedroom house. If you share a 3 or 4 bedroom house with friends/family, you can get a rate for not too much per person.
Note: most vacation rentals charge a cleaning fee; we’ve seen them ranging from $50 total to $160 total.
If you’re only able to stay for a couple of days, and/or you prefer a resort atmosphere, there are plenty of options for you. We would suggest the Hanalei Bay Resort or the Princeville Resort – however, they can be a bit pricey.
Emily and Tom’s Address during the Wedding
The Haena Cottage
56957B Kuhio Hwy
Wainiha, Hawaii
LODGING IDEAS FOR GUESTS
Here are the best places/agencies we’ve found. If you have any questions, please let us know.
• Ahh! Aloha
Sunday 24th
Emily and Tom depart for Honeymoon on the Big Island-- we hear it's sturdy and probably won't sink while we're there.
For ticket reservations and more information go to:
http://www.smithskauai.com/luau.html/
GETTING TO HAWAII
It's a long, tiring swim so we recommend using the airlines.
AIRLINE TRAVEL INFORMATION
In many cases, the best way to get to Kauai is to fly to Honolulu (HNL) and then get a short internal flight to Lihue (LIH) on Kauai. The three airlines that fly internally between Honolulu and Lihue are Island Air, Aloha Airlines, and Hawaiian Airlines.
From the continental US: virtually every US airline flies to the Hawaiian islands. Some (e.g., American and United) fly directly from the West Coast to Lihue. Low-cost carriers like Southwest and America West go to Honolulu rather than Lihue, but are quite a bit cheaper.
AIRPORTS AND TRAVEL WEBSITES
Kauai Airport
• LIH – Lihue, Kauai (for direct flights)
Honolulu Airport
• HNL – Honolulu, Oahu (for in-direct flights)
Airline Web Sites:
• Aloha Airlines http://www.alohaairlines.com/
• American Airlines http://www.aa.com/
• United Airlines http://www.united.com/
• Hawaiian Airlines http://www.hawaiianair.com/
Travel Web Sites:
• Travelocity http://www.travelocity.com/
• Cheap Tickets http://www.cheaptickets.com/
• Orbitz http://www.orbitz.com/
GETTING AROUND THE ISLAND
We recommend you rent a car, buying one for the short time you'll be on the island is foolish. The wedding is located in a remote location of the island (North Shore) and there is plenty of exploring you’ll want to do while on Kaua'i.
Directions from Lihue Airport to Hanalei Bay:
Drive North on the Kuhio Highway (56) 30.5 miles through Kapa’a, Kilauea, and Princeville. At Princeville, the highway becomes the 560.
Approximate drive time is around 1 hour. The road is a 2 lane winding road and can be a little tricky at night. So plan accordingly and be courteous to oncoming traffic on the 1 lane bridges.
ACCOMMODATIONS
Where to Stay…
You’ll want to find a place to stay on the North Shore. The wedding is in Kilauea and the reception is in Princeville. If you want to stay near the wedding location, you will probably want to stay in Hanalei, Princeville, Wainiha, or Haena. We’ve included some links that can help you find a place. The North Shore can accommodate all budgets.
If you’re interested in staying for several days, vacation rentals are a good option. It’s possible to rent anything from a studio all the way up to a 12-bedroom house. If you share a 3 or 4 bedroom house with friends/family, you can get a rate for not too much per person.
Note: most vacation rentals charge a cleaning fee; we’ve seen them ranging from $50 total to $160 total.
If you’re only able to stay for a couple of days, and/or you prefer a resort atmosphere, there are plenty of options for you. We would suggest the Hanalei Bay Resort or the Princeville Resort – however, they can be a bit pricey.
Emily and Tom’s Address during the Wedding
The Haena Cottage
56957B Kuhio Hwy
Wainiha, Hawaii
LODGING IDEAS FOR GUESTS
Here are the best places/agencies we’ve found. If you have any questions, please let us know.
• Ahh! Aloha
Ahhh! Aloha Kauai Vacation Services provides Kauai information and reservations for Kauai vacation rentals, resorts, condos, homes, cottages, honeymoon suites in Princeville Hanalei Bay, Anini and Haena on Kauai’s north shore in Kauai, Hawaii. Our Kauai condo rentals and other Kauai vacation rentals are affordable, offer stunning views, and will make your vacation something to remember for a lifetime!
Mention the Becker/Hart Wedding when booking for a $10 a night discount! If you mention the Bumford/Stilton bar-mitzvah you'll only get blank stares.
Mention the Becker/Hart Wedding when booking for a $10 a night discount! If you mention the Bumford/Stilton bar-mitzvah you'll only get blank stares.
Website: http://www.kauai-vacations-ahh.com/
Phone: 1 866 92 ALOHA
• Hanalei North Shore Properties
Aloha! Welcome to the Kauai vacation rentals offered by Hanalei North Shore Properties! Caring for you is our first priority. We think of you as guests in our home, and invite you to experience the wonders of “The Garden Island” in one of our many Kauai Vacation Rentals.
Phone: 1 866 92 ALOHA
• Hanalei North Shore Properties
Aloha! Welcome to the Kauai vacation rentals offered by Hanalei North Shore Properties! Caring for you is our first priority. We think of you as guests in our home, and invite you to experience the wonders of “The Garden Island” in one of our many Kauai Vacation Rentals.
Roberta is a really great person. If you want personalized attention to helping you find the perfect spot - give her a call. She's been living on the North Shore for about 35 years!
Website: http://www.kauai-vacation-rentals.com/
Phone: 1 800-488-3336
Website: http://www.kauai-vacation-rentals.com/
Phone: 1 800-488-3336
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Summit Pacific Inc
Another great site with lots of condos on the north shore is http://www.summitpacificinc.com/
ABOUT KAUAI
The Island of Kauai basks amidst the sparkling blue waters of the Pacific Ocean, about 20 minutes by air from Honolulu. Contrary to popular belief it is not full of dinosaurs. Kauai was formed some six million years ago, the island encompasses roughly 550 square miles and is the oldest and northernmost of the main Hawaiian Islands. Interestingly it does have a creamy chocolate center that's delicious.
Waimea Canyon on the Western Side of the island.
"Jurassic Park" was filmed here. It's dino-riffic!
Visiting the Guava Kai Plantation in Kilauea!
It was every bit as good as it looks!
Tom hiking the Napali Coast on the North Shore,
EVENT AND CEREMONY DETAILS
Emily and Tom’s wedding ceremony will take place at Na Aina Kai Botanical Gardens at 4:00pm on Friday, February 22nd, 2008. http://www.naainakai.org/
Tuesday 19th
Tom and Emily arrive on Kauai!
Wednesday 20th
Thursday 21st
Wedding Rehearsal - Na Aina Kai Botanical Gardens
Welcome BBQ – Hanalei Pavillion, Hanalei Bay Beach
Friday 22nd
4:00pm Wedding Ceremony – Na Aina Kai Botanical Gardens - Seaside Green
ABOUT KAUAI
The Island of Kauai basks amidst the sparkling blue waters of the Pacific Ocean, about 20 minutes by air from Honolulu. Contrary to popular belief it is not full of dinosaurs. Kauai was formed some six million years ago, the island encompasses roughly 550 square miles and is the oldest and northernmost of the main Hawaiian Islands. Interestingly it does have a creamy chocolate center that's delicious.
Waimea Canyon on the Western Side of the island."Jurassic Park" was filmed here. It's dino-riffic!
Visiting the Guava Kai Plantation in Kilauea!It was every bit as good as it looks!
Tom hiking the Napali Coast on the North Shore,just moments before the monkey attack.
EVENT AND CEREMONY DETAILS
Emily and Tom’s wedding ceremony will take place at Na Aina Kai Botanical Gardens at 4:00pm on Friday, February 22nd, 2008. http://www.naainakai.org/
Tuesday 19th
Tom and Emily arrive on Kauai!
Wednesday 20th
4:30pm Hawaiian Luau (optional activity) - Tom and Emily attend the Smith Family Luau! Tom just can't get enough of the poi, in fact he says, "It ain't a luau if it ain't poi-fect". For tickets and more information go to http://www.smithskauai.com/luau.html
Thursday 21st
Wedding Rehearsal - Na Aina Kai Botanical Gardens
Welcome BBQ – Hanalei Pavillion, Hanalei Bay Beach
Friday 22nd
4:00pm Wedding Ceremony – Na Aina Kai Botanical Gardens - Seaside Green
5:30pm Wedding Reception – Cafe Hanalei at the Princeville Hotel
Saturday 23rd
Hike the Kalalau Trail (optional activity) -- Kalalau trail to Hanakapiai Beach and watch Tom wrestle a wild pig. Two miles hike to a private beach (4 miles round trip.) Feel free to just join for part of the trip - even the first mile is spectacular. Please wear shoes to hike in and make sure to bring a bottle of water!
Saturday 23rd
Hike the Kalalau Trail (optional activity) -- Kalalau trail to Hanakapiai Beach and watch Tom wrestle a wild pig. Two miles hike to a private beach (4 miles round trip.) Feel free to just join for part of the trip - even the first mile is spectacular. Please wear shoes to hike in and make sure to bring a bottle of water!
Sunday 24th
Emily and Tom depart for Honeymoon on the Big Island-- we hear it's sturdy and probably won't sink while we're there.
