Lei Exchange Ceremony Suggestions

While browsing through Hawaiian information sites, I came across this very informative website, www.alohafriendsshop.com. They have a plethora of information and gifts for the Hawaiian themed event.  This company was started by a couple, Mike and Kim Crinella, who on vacation in Hawaii, decided it was the place they needed to live. 23 years later [...]

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Popular Hawaiian Phrases

ALOHA~ Are you sending a gift that calls for Hawaiian text? Here are some popular Hawaiian Phrases for Gifts: A gift for you ~ He makana nau All my love ~ Aloha Nui Loa Beloved ~ Ke Aloha Come visit again ~ Kipa hou mai Get Well ~ E Ola Good Luck ~ Pomaika`i Farewell [...]

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Aloha from down under!

Congratulations to Brian and Michelle from Australia! They are getting married at the Moana Surfrider Chapel and Hotel in Honolulu, Hawaii. DesignsbyLenila created their Seastar Invitations with the sinamay envelope embellished with a sea biscuit. And some very special favors in Seastar Cell Charms and our exclusive Tiles of Joy. “My bounty is as endless [...]

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Talent in Laguna Beach

I want to introduce you to my dear friend from Laguna Beach, Jim Lashley – Architect and  Landscape Architect. He was my mentor when I  practiced architecture 15 years ago. He is now retired and is an amazing artist in drawing and ceramics. Check out some of his work here…he is showing at the Laguna [...]

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Farmhouse gone Tropical

Conratulations to Tiffany and Randall! Getting married tropical style at the Domenichelli Farmhouse in Cloverdale, California. They chose the beautiful Hibiscus watercolor design with fuchsia mulberry paper hand torn edges wrapped with a sheer ivory ribbon and coordinating fuchsia pearl envelope. We also created their matching reply, registry, and thank you cards. “Hi Lenila-The invitations [...]

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Pretty Peacock

Much requested peacock themed invitations are here! Pretty marbled Momi paper in hues of peacock teals, aqua and brown with streaks of gold wrap the bronzed envelopment. Momi paper is hand crumpled to produce a soft, crinkled, and textured paper, making this stunningly beautiful paper. Your custom text on the cardstock imprinted with bronze tinted [...]

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Congratulations to Mitch and Rebecca!

Mitch and Rebecca are getting married aboard the Royal Carribean‘s Explorer of the Seas. Wishing you both a lifetime of happiness and everlasting love! “A successful marriage requires falling in love many times, always with the same person.” ~Mignon McLaughlin, The Second Neurotic’s Notebook, 1966 Make it a great love~ Lenila and staff www.designsbylenila.com

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Designs by Lenila’s Fun times at the Bridal Bazaar San Diego

We had a great time at the January Show. The weather was a typical San Diego winter day-a balmy 75 degrees! The convention center is a dynamic piece architecture located between the water, the heart of the happening Gas Lamp Quarter and Petco Park stadium. The Bridal Bazar was  full of excited brides and their [...]

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A little bit of blue

Still looking for a color scheme for that spectacular wedding you’re planning? Try a little bit of blue on Are you showcasing a particular flower for your wedding & reception? invitation pictured above: Designs by Lenila’s Calla Lily Invitation Designs by Lenila has an array of botanical invitations and can customize your ensemble to match [...]

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Endless Summer Sale

Celebrating the endless summer…   Designs by Lenila is having a   S A L E!     Like us on FACEBOOK and give us a TWEET and take 15% off your next order of invitations and accessories that total $100.00 or more! Promo code: sp32011 Offer ends November 1, 2011

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