Stephanie and Charles's Casual BBQ Rehearsal Dinner in Maui

A Hawaiian Welcome

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On the eve of Stephanie and Charles's destination wedding, the couple welcomed their guests to Hawaii with a BBQ dinner at a family friend's property in the upcountry of Maui. The soiree's style was influenced Paniolos (aka Hawaiian cowboys). "A lot of people don't realize how diverse Maui is," Stephanie said. "We wanted to show them it's a lot more than just gorgeous beaches."

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Dressed In Theme

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Charles wore a vintage Reyn Spooner Hawaiian shirt and Stephanie paired a jean jacket and cowboy boots with a short ivory dress.

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Refreshing Drinks

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Two specialty cocktails were pre-mixed in oversized mason jars—a "Kula Kicker" and "Paniolo Rider". A variety of bottled local sodas and beers were also on hand in large galvanized buckets.

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Cocktail Accessories

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Striped straws and customized stir sticks were added to the signature drinks.

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A Festive Kick

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Boot-shaped mugs ordered from a restaurant supply store added a bit more flair to the bar.

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The Fare

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Apps by Aloha Events Catering were passed before guests sat for a barbecue dinner prepared by Iron Imu.

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Custom Bandanas

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PS Paper drew a map featuring the location of the weekend's events. It was used on the welcome letter and again on the "escort card" bandanas, which were rolled up and displayed with guests' names on labels adhered to each.

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To Keep Warm

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In case of cold temps, blankets with the name of the ranch were set out for guests to get cozy.

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The Table Numbers

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Horseshoes doubled as table numbers.

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The Centerpieces

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Teresa Sena Designs crafted centerpieces of protea in galvanized containers and placed them atop burlap runners.

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The Place Settings

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Custom paper bags housed napkins and cutlery at this buffet-style feast.

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The Menus

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PS Paper penned the menu for dinner onto a chalkboard.

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Sweet Endings

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Mini pies were on the menu for dessert.

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Sources

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Photography: Meg Smith

Event Planning: Jenna Lam Events

Catering: Iron Imu; Aloha Events Catering

Cocktails: Garnish Events

Flowers: Teresa Sena Designs

Stationery: PS Paper

Music: Haiku Hillbillys

Tent: Island Rents

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