I need help planning a cheap beach wedding!?

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Loren13

My fiance and I are on a really tight budget for our wedding. We know we want it on the beach. The problem is, we both have huge families and weddings are a big deal in both, so everyone has to at least be invited. Right now our list is up to 150 people with just family. I refuse to take out a loan. Does anyone know of really good cost cutting solutions to kind of spend less on the rest of the stuff, but still have everyone come and have a good time? I'm lost and overwhelmed! Thanks for the help! I really appreciate it!

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no flowers. They are expensive, and a beach wedding can be sans flowers.

utilize shells as decorations. You can line the aisle with upturned shells that have lit candles stuck in them. Walk on the sand or buy a roll of cheap white fabric from a craft place, and roll it out on the sand for instant chic aisle

buy bamboo rods, stick them in the sand, and pull some of the white fabric across for instant tent-arch at the end. simple, cheap, and fits the beach

i would do an evening wedding. They are cheaper to decorate because you mostly use light (inexpensive candles and white christmas lights) as your decor. Centerpieces can be cheap glass bowls from the dollar store - fill them with water and float some lit candles on them. They are so gorgeous and so cheap

food will be your main factor in keeping things cheap.

beach weddings can be real laid back in a nice classy way. I would have family chip in to make some of the food. Buffet style would be easy to work with, because you can buy some of it, have some of it catered, and have the rest made for free by family. Whatever ratio works best for you

if you want a nice cake, go for a small pretty one for pictures, and then get a sheet cake for everyone else.

do a limited open bar - buy the alcohol yourself, and have someone in the family bar tend. It's open until it runs out. The great thing about that is you control how much is being spent there because you are getting the alcohol, you have a volunteer bartender, and its still fun and pleases the guests

So, I'm going to Honolulu in July and...?

La vida es

Was wanting some suggestions (preferably from personal experience) on some things to do while I'm there? I've been scuba diving, and loved it, but want to try something new.

What do you think?

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Have you tried jungle hiking? The tropical beaches are fantastic, but the tropical rain forest is amazing too. Just bring good quality Tevas or sturdy flip-flops as it is quite muddy. Manoa Falls right in back of Honolulu in the back of Manoa Valley is amazing, you hike through bamboo forests, giant ferns, orchids and so forth. Careful about diving in the waterfall pools (leptospirosis). Mauna Willi Falls in back of Kailua is harder, but amazing tropical fall and pool.
http://www.hawaiiweb.com/html/hiking/manoa_falls_trail.html

There is also great hiking at Kaena Point, Diamond Head Crater (very hot inside Diamond Head, but view at end is amazing)
http://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/hawaii/honolulu-and-oahu/activity_1984992.html

Are you going during July 4th? The best fireworks of the year are at Magic Island, near the boat marina point that juts out between Waikiki Ala Wai Canal and Ala Moana Beach Park (across from the Ala Moana Shopping Center). This is true "big time" fireworks synchronized to music radio music KINE. All of Ala Moana Beach Park turns into an instant tent city during the day, with families arriving sometimes at 5AM in the morning or even earlier to get the best spots.

Are you into Asian culture? July starts the Obon Festival season for buddhist churches. Hawaii has a huge population of Japanese-Americans, so this is a big deal. It is their equivalent to many culture's Festival of the Dead. They go to the churches and dance the oObon dance to chanting and music...pretty amazing to watch, defintely colorful.

And while you are at it, if you have not been to Japan, visit Byodo-in Temple in Kaneohe (windward side). Hard to find, you even have to go through a cemetary, but don't let that put you off from going to ring the bell for luck, view the amazing setting and garden ponds.
http://travel.yahoo.com/p-travelguide-2823433-byodo_in_temple_honolulu-i

If you can get to Maui via boat ferry or jet, they have a new experience called the zipline. You hike up into the mountains and jump off the cliffs tied to a line a you fall. I have NOT personally done this, but friends have, they say they start you off easy, not as scarey as it seems.
http://www.zipline.com/

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what are some good recipes to make?

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<3

well i really am in the mood to bake but i dont know what to bake, please if you have a recipe please list it and tell me the site where you got it, thanks bunches!
hmmmmmm thanks everybody for the recipes, but im gonna chose the one that sounds the best to me, thanks again.

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Croissant Bread Pudding
Copyright, 1999, The Barefoot Contessa Cookbook, All rights reserved
Show: Barefoot Contessa

3 extra-large whole eggs
8 extra-large egg yolks
5 cups half-and-half
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
6 croissants, preferably stale, sliced horizontally
1 cup raisins
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the whole eggs, egg yolks, half-and-half, sugar, and vanilla. Set the custard mixture aside. Slice the croissants in half horizontally. In a 10 by 15 by 2 1/2-inch oval baking dish, distribute the bottoms of the sliced croissants, then add the raisins, then the tops of the croissants (brown side up), being sure the raisins are between the layers of croissants or they will burn while baking. Pour the custard over the croissants and allow to soak for 10 minutes, pressing down gently.

Place the pan in a larger one filled with 1-inch of hot water. Cover the larger pan with aluminum foil, tenting the foil so it doesn't touch the pudding. Cut a few holes in the foil to allow steam to escape. Bake for 45 minutes. Uncover and bake for 40 to 45 more minutes or until the pudding puffs up and the custard is set. Remove from the oven and cool slightly. Serve warm or at room temperature.


Outrageous Brownies
Copyright 1999, The Barefoot Contessa Cookbook
Show: Barefoot Contessa
Episode: Surprise Beach Party
This recipe is available for a limited time only. Why?
This was adapted from a recipe for chocolate globs in the Soho Charcuterie Cookbook.
1 pound unsalted butter
1 pound plus 12 ounces semisweet chocolate chips, divided
6 ounces unsweetened chocolate
6 extra-large eggs
3 tablespoons instant coffee powder
2 tablespoons real vanilla extract
2 1/4 cups sugar
1 1/4 cups flour, divided- 1 cup for batter and 1/4 cup in the chips and nuts
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt
3 cups diced walnut pieces
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour a 13 by 18 by 1 1/2-inch sheet pan.
Melt together the butter, 1 pound chocolate chips, and bitter chocolate on top of a double boiler. Cool slightly. Stir together the eggs, instant coffee, vanilla and sugar. Stir in the warm chocolate mixture and cool to room temperature.

Stir together 1 cup of the flour, baking powder and salt. Add to cooled chocolate mixture. Toss the walnuts and chocolate chips with 1/4 cup flour to coat. Then add to the chocolate batter. Pour into prepared pan.

Bake for about 30 minutes, or until tester just comes out clean. Halfway through the baking, rap the pan against the oven shelf to allow air to escape from between the pan and the brownie dough. Do not overbake! Cool thoroughly, refrigerate well and cut into squares.

What are the different types of tents?

Jack

There is something to consider before deciding to buy a tent for there are large variety of tents. Can any experienced one intro. the styles and your favorite style or creative style ones?

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ââDome Tent
The dome tent: These tents owing to their shape are most spacious and can be divided into rooms as well. Can fit a single person or a family as they come in both individual and family sizes. Easy to carry by backpackers, it is very popular in camping. Its shape makes it more heat efficient. The tents have a ârainflyâ which is water proof and helps in keeping the interior dry. So depending on what type of group you have Dome tents have various options. Even the windows come in clear or mesh options. Dividers are available if you need more privacy in the family dome tents. The family tents also have the option of tafetta walls to make it more sturdy. Dome tents are very easy to move if you decide to shift to any other location close by. The most important thing is it is very stable in windy conditions.
ââcabin tent
The cabin tent: Well, if you plan to go car camping and need room to stand then the cabin tent is your best bet. The cabin tents are big enough that you can actually park your car inside it. It is a huge tent that was designed for camping with your car. Some of them stand as tall as 8 ft giving it the room to have a party as well. . These tents are made with heavy material which helps for long durable. These are also exclusively used for hosting backyard parties, or for bigger family groups that go on camping.
ââgeodesic tents
The geodesic tent: These tents were introduced by the Buckminster Fuller. He was an engineer, author, inventor. Mr. Fuller was the one who introduced the geodesic dome in buildings. The geodesic dome is based on âtensegrityâ structures such as tetrahedron, octahedron which are a net of continuous structures that do not touch each other but form closely bound spheres which is just enough to not make them touch each other but also have enough tension in them to make them separate spatially to form a sphere.
The geodesic tents have become popular because of its design as it requires minimum material and provides a large space. This concept is specially useful in tents as there is a central pole which gives it additional strength in high wind conditions as there are no weak points and is easy for one person to set it up. Geodesic tents are heat efficient and spacious like the other tents but their main selling point is the high strength and stability they provide.
ââTunnel tents
Tunnel tents: Tunnel tents or Mutli-hoop tents as they are also called are tents used both in camping, as a kids play area, even as tents for pets. Due to the ring structure in these tents they can give a good height. These are similar to A-frame tents but slightly heavier. A good tunnel tents must be at least 3 lbs in weight including the poles, guy lines and canopy panels This type of camping tent is a large standing free room tent. The tent is waterproof and is very easy to assemble. Another benefit of this tent is it has the capable of shedding heavy snow.
ââFolding tents
Folding tents: Folding tents are also known as popup canopies or instant gazebos are incredibly handy for events, festivals, promotions. Being a lightweight spacious and easy to setup as well as fold up is an ideal choice for moving around and quick set up. These tends usually do not need to be staked down but can sometimes require skylines attached to tress or stakes. Folding tent is easy to move to other places when it needs to be shifted within a short frame of time. It is ideal for hunting or camping.
ââ Umbrella Style tents
Umbrella style tents: They are like umbrella because they have only one supporting pole in the Centre of the tent. They are simple and light, but not the type of tent you want to be in during camping or hunting. Mostly ideal for sitting under on a beach or in the backyard for a party to have shade while you are in the sun.

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Has anyone visited Magic Island in Waikiki? How is it like?

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Dark Knigh

Magic Island is close to the Ala Moana Mall and beach but I want to know if it is worth visiting. Is there a lot of bums around, is it dirty? And another question I have is, what else is there to do around Ala Moana Mall?

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I live in a high-rise at the entrance to Magic Island. As the other respondent said, it is a man-made PENINSULA..originally was going to be a swanky hotel and golf course but the developer ran out of money so the city bought it and added it to Ala Moana Beach Park.

It is a great jogging place, or place to watch and enjoy the views, but no specific concessions, just lawn and trees with a beach at the very tip.

Along the eastern edge facing Waikiki is the best (and $$$) marina for Honolulu, Beautiful sloops, catamarans and motorboats. Most Fridays, the owners come out to sail along the coast before sunset, so if you are into photography you can get some GREAT photos. There are also catamaran clubs that meet here, fun to watch. A famous TV fitness celebrity (Gilad) films here.

The western edge faces the Ala Moana Beach crescent. You can also surf along the outer breakers here.

Magic Island is in its glory on the 4th of July, when spectacular fireworks synchronized to music are launched from the end of the peninsula...considered one of the top 25 fireworks displays in the country. The entire peninsula becomes an instant tent city, with families making a day of it and the smell of teriyaki sauce permeates the air all day...

There are a lot of homeless here. They put all of there belongings behind the sign to the park, and then sleep under the baobob or banyan trees that line Ala Moana Blvd. You should NOT be in the park after dark!

overnight camping at beach with 18 month old?

Princess B

would taking a 18 month old be a safe idea?the weather overnight is in the 50's(f), and we'll be sleeping in a tent on the beach, i would bundle her (obviously) wat r ur opinions?

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I Toodlers take off in an instant. If there are more than 2 people everyone thinks someone else is watching her. Are you bringing a crib? Can she climb out of it? Could she wake during the night and take a walk while you are sleeping soundly since you did so much work unpacking and setting up the tent? Can you keep her away from the fire or barbecue if you have one? Im mentioning these things because so many accidents happen to toddlers on vacation in strange environment to all. I would say it would not be relaxing time but if you can anticipate any possible danger ahead of time and want the extra work, then go for it.

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