Best Wedding Gift Ever

Hey Hopeless Romantics,

Wondering what to give your groom for his wedding?  Check out Julianna's "Best Gift Ever" to groom Matthew.


The Story
Julianna is a lovely bride in Oceanside, California who did an on-location boudoir session with us in her new apartment. She opted not to have the session in our La Mesa, California studio because she wanted the background to be personal to her. She also opted to her images unedited because she wanted it to be completely natural.  She was doing the session as a wedding present for her groom, Matthew. We created a little fusion video for Matthew to watch just before he walks down the aisle. On the wedding day, we captured the grooms reaction of seeing the boudoir images for the very first time. It was magical! Enjoy!

If you are interested in a boudoir session either on location or in our La Mesa, CA studio, contact us at 1-866-624-8933.

Warmest,

The Romance Specialists

Studio Grand Opening & Wedding Social

Aloha Romantics,

I hope you are having a wonderful holiday weekend. We have big news for all you Romantics!

Grand Opening Photo Shoot Give Away!
Starting February 1, 2013 we have a new studio opening in La Mesa, CA! To celebrate our new studio we are giving ALL past & current Romance Specialists clients a free boudoir photo shoot between February 1 - March 1, 2013! It's a $150 value for free! Naturally, restrictions apply and it is not redeemable for cash. Even better, non-Romance Specialists clients will receive 50% off our normal session fee between February 1 - March 1, 2013. Session must take place at our La Mesa studio between February 1, 2013 - March 1, 2013. Includes the session only. Images purchased ala carte.  This is a limited time offer to celebrate the launch of our new studio. Book your session now because space is limited!


California Bride, Hawaii Wedding Social
Several California bride's choose to have a destination wedding in Hawaii. We invite you to come to our new La Mesa studio on Saturday, February, 23, 2013 from 11:00 AM - 1:00PM to meet with other Hawaii bound brides, ask questions and learn more about our services. Advance RSVP is required and space is limited. Please call 1-866-624-8933 for more information.

Have a wonderful holiday weekend everyone and remember, YOU DESERVE a little romance! Love yourself unconditionally!

Warmest,

Dawn Nash,
First Lady of Romance

Romance is Coming to Seattle January 13!

Aloha Hopeless Romantics,

We hope you had an amazing holiday season. To kick off the New Year we are heading to the home of Starbucks! That's right, we will be in Seattle, this Sunday, January 13, 2013 at the Max hotel from 5:00 - 7:00 PM only. Slots are limited and advance RSVP is required.

We welcome you to come out and visit with us face to face, ask questions and learn more about having a destination wedding in Hawaii or San Diego.

To reserve your spot, call 1-866-624-8933.

Hope to see you soon!

I Am a Bride

I Am a Bride

I am a bride.

I am loved and I am in love.

I am planning more than my wedding.

I am planning my future, my family, my legacy.

I am emotional and often misunderstood.

I work long and hard and without thanks

My family, friends and fiancé almost always come first.

I am a daughter that grew into a women who will soon become a wife.

I am creating a life for me, my future husband and children.

I am beautiful. Bold. Brave. Insecure. Caring. Loving. Selfless.

I am both lost and found, excited and scared, happy and sad.

I get one day. Just one day in my entire life. One day to be a bride.

I feel the pressure, the overwhelming emotions, 

The expectation of unobtainable perfection

The whirlwind of change while everything remains the same

Lost in a dress , I feel the fear and step into my processional.

To be given away by my father and taken by another man.

To awake in the morning with one name and one family and go to bed with a new name and new family forever changing the ties that bind.

To dance my first dance.

From Miss to Mrs.

From I will to I do.

To celebrate my love for you. My love of family. Love of Friends.

In a moment, my path, my future, my family, my name will change.

Yet, I will  still be me.

I will wear the dress but it will not wear me.

I am a bride and this is my day.

- Dawn Nash

First Lady of Romance

Mele Kalikimaka!

Aloha & Mele Kalikimaka!

 Mele Kalikimaka is the Hawaiian way of saying Merry Christmas! 

2013 Finally Finalized
We are happy to announce that after several changes in design and content, The Romance Specialists has finally finalized our 2013 collections and pricing! Virtually all of our changes stem from past and current client feedback. We listen to you and base our business around you and your unique needs. We are excited for the New Year and hope you enjoy the changes we have made.

Office Tour
Many of our clients don't have the opportunity to see where the "romance" happens so we have posted a few cell phone pictures of one of our offices so that you can get a sense of where you are calling and what we are about. This specific office is Dawn's office, the person who most people are emailing and calling in to.

Wedding planning certification & Editor's choice award next to our purple damask curtains.

Positive inspiration is a must in our office! We have a positive inspiration board next to a blessed lei hanging on the wall.

2011 Bride's choice award, 2011 & 2012 Best of Honolulu Photographer awards also by our purple damask curtains.

Where the romance happens. From top to bottom, features an antique candelabra with taper candles backed by a vintage inspired Paris themed painting. Four awards including 2011 & 2012 The Knot Best of Weddings, 2012 Bride's Choice & 2012 Best of Honolulu flanked by two vintage inspired English garden bouquets. Next level from left to right are bride's wedding files, our Lavender Vanilla room spray to keep things smelling lovely, a Paris themed storage box filled with office supplies, our little black wedding book, more files and wedding mailers.  Bottom level is our in box & notes, computer and office supplies. Everything a a girl needs to make a little wedding romance!

Not much of a view, but the window holds our 2008 ISP award for Outstanding Achievement in Photography, scented reeds, candles and two positive meditation statues for calm, serenity and focus. (Something every wedding planner needs!). Below are three boards including a white erase board for urgent bridal "to-do" notes, a post it board where we post important notes, photos and thank you cards followed by our gratitude board.

Thank you for taking a tour of one of our offices. We hope this allows you get to know us a little better since so many of our destination wedding clients never get to visit our office in person. 

We hope you have a great Holiday season filled with an abundance of joy. We also hope you enjoy our newly designed website and collections.

We'll chat again in the New Year!

Warrmest,

Dawn Nash,
First Lady of Romance

Patricia & Sean,11/26/12 Wedding

Aloha Hopeless Romantics,

Patricia & Sean traveled all the way from Taiwan to get married in Hawaii by the Romance Specialists. Below is a short slideshow highlighting their story. What a cute couple! Enjoy!




Warmest,

The Romance Specialists

Attitude of Gratitude

Aloha Hopeless Romantics,

We are excited to announce our "Thank You" slideshow videos. These short & sweet wedding slideshows are the perfect way to share your wedding photos while thanking your family and friends for their love and support.

Sample #1 Thank You Video:




Sample #2 Thank You Video:




Are you eloping with no guests? No worries! We have the perfect thank you video for those that are eloping with just the two of them. Your family & friends will appreciate that you thought of them even though they didn't attend the wedding.

Sample Elopement Thank You Video for weddings with no guests:




These new thank you slideshows will be included in select 2013 wedding collections.

A complete listing of new Thank You videos will be posting in the coming weeks to our website so please be sure to check back soon.

Warmest,

The Romance Specialists Ohana