Touch of Aloha

05/05/2024

Designed and coordinated a Mother-Daughter Tea for my ministry, .

☕️ Dishes and Linens are all from my inventory.
💐 Bottles / Vases were designed and made by us.
🎁SWAG bags were sponsored by and .designs and included a special gift we ordered from

04/30/2024

Are you like me...and LOVE projects within projects? So excited to see how these turn out for this weekend's Mother-Daughter Tea!

04/26/2024

Derrick Stewart is not just my because of all the support he provides be for and during events...but ESPECIALLY because he is VERY patient when I'm sorting and repacking and putting away my bins following events. He understands that Event Planning / Decorating is a side hustle that takes a LOT of time (especially prior to and following events) and he also understands that school, ministry and work take precedence. I pray that anyone chasing dreams has such a supportive hubby/spouse like me! ❤️

04/26/2024

is not just my because of all the support he provides be for and during events...but ESPECIALLY because he is VERY patient when I'm sorting and repacking and putting away my bins following events. He understands that Event Planning / Decorating is a side hustle that takes a LOT of time (especially prior to and following events) and he also understands that school, ministry and work take precedence. I pray that anyone chasing dreams has such a supportive hubby/spouse like me! ❤️

04/18/2024

Was blessed to be able to use my love for event decorating on the "J-O-B" today. These decorations are very simple, but, I'm still pleased with how it turned out according to the "Americana" theme request.

04/17/2024

"Runners" are finished.

04/16/2024

When your government boss knows she can count on you to bring in your sude hustle to make a party look good...you bring your "A" game. Yes, I've got bins in the hotel and will be cutting runners, gluing florals and making bows. Some think I'm extra...but truly....I'm ultra!

03/27/2024

During last weekend's event...hubby said he was Touch of Aloha's "Elite Employee"...so of course I had to get him a shirt! LOL BIG Mahalo to .barnesss for making this happen and your quick TAT!

03/17/2024

My most recent bride could not decide whether she wanted to use chargers, and, I needed to know which napkin placement she preferred. Since I am located in Maryland and her wedding was in Connecticut, I had to be sure that I knew exactly what we were doing, and, I didn't have any room to bring "extras" with me. Did you know that you can rent chargers from us for just $1 each...AND...did you know that chargers are included in any design/decorating contract?

03/11/2024

UNIQUE REQUEST! A MOB asked to help with the florals, this meant guiding and teaching her how to do it. Since she is my Spiritual Daughter, and the Bride is my play-niece, I said "yes!". BUT the best part of this experience is seeing her pride and joy with her finished product! Touch of Aloha isn't just a business, a side hustle, but it is about leaving a touch of Aloha on the lives that He strategically unites with mine!

03/11/2024

Had a tea fat my house this weekend...question...do you normally use "real" dishes when entertaining? I LOVE pulling out the crystal for all of my special guests...of course, I think they're all special!!!

02/19/2024

My first event of the year...a simple Ladies Fellowship for my ministry.

10/06/2023

Lastnight was rehearsal...tonight is the wedding day for Marissa and .bernard ... so excited for this lovely couple!!!

09/19/2023

Did you know that a responsibility of mine, when you hire me as your Day of Coordinator, is to ensure that all of your vendors understand your vision for your special day! Just chatted with Nick Rivillas of Toussaint Productions that will be DJing the Cullison-Bernard wedding in just 17 days!!!

09/19/2023

09/19/2023

When I chat with my Bride and Groom...I get so very excited to see their vision come together, even if only on paper...for now. 18

09/14/2023

Today was final walk-through with my Bride and Groom at the beautiful . I can't wait till this space is transformed ever so perfectly for Marissa and Mason. ❤️ 👰🤵❤️

09/05/2023

So excited about what's in store for us over the next few months...Stay tuned!!!

04/18/2023

2022 September - 75th Birthday Party

I had the honor and pleasure of designing this royal event for my Mother-in-Love last year.

Venue: Clubhouse at Blue Crab Stadium
Balloon Arch: Debbie Williams

Decorations (including all linen and floral arrangements: Touch of Aloha ... we also provided the charcuterie cups!

However, it did all hands (and hearts) on deck (family and friends) to set it all up...then clean it all up!

04/17/2023

2022 August - Gunter Bridal Shower

Had A BLAST working with some FABULOUS Bridesmaids to set up this Tiffany inspired Bridal Shower for Cheyenne Evans ...

Decorations/Finishing Touches that we created ---
💙 Transformed Foyer of her church to this Tiffany Themed event space
💙 Tiffany Inspired Floral Boxes
💙 Tiffany Inspired Floating Florals
💙 Water Bottles with Pearl's and "Little Black Dress"

Venue: Riverside Church
Lunch and Pasta Boxes: Touch of Aloha
Desserts from: Shannon Hitchings
Balloon Backdrop: From Walmart by AMAZING Bridesmaids

Rentals Available from Touch of Aloha
- Black Chair Slipcovers (customizable)
- Head Table Backdrop
- Floral Floating Candles (customizable)

04/16/2023

Realized earlier this week...without a website, and no "go-to" portfolios on my FB page, a perspective bride, or client, would have to sit and scroll scroll scroll to see my designs and events that I have done...so...be prepared to be spammed with A TON of photos over the next day or so...organized photos are a'coming!

04/16/2023

Harris-Johnson Wedding, March 2023

We were honored to be pulled into this event. Touch of Aloha designed, decorated, broke-down and stepped in a few times to assist the Day-of Coordinator. This was such a beautiful event...in a beautiful setting. My favorite part was working with the bride to get from her point of "this is not coming together" to "oh my gosh this is perfect!"

Venue and Linen: Pond View Farms
Centerpieces, Table Runners, Arch Decor: Touch of Aloha

04/16/2023

Gunter-Evans Wedding, October 2022, Fall/Beauty and The Beast Inspired Wedding

THE MOST special wedding so far...my daughter and son-in-love's wedding. This was THE FIRST that I did a FULL coordination, design, set-up and decoration for. From vendor coordination, to designing and breakdown. Everything was done by Touch of Aloha

Tent/Table/Chair by: All About Parties
Photography by: Jamal Lawson Photography
Arch from: Hazelwood Rentals
Linens, Chargers, Centerpieces, and Table Numbers from: Touch if Aloha

04/16/2023

Delaine - Edmond Wedding, October 2020

This was our VERY FIRST wedding coordination and officiating, and how it came to be was COMPLETELY out of love. A friend of ours was going to have a courthouse wedding, but we wanted to help them have something a little more, so we helped to throw an intimate ceremony together for them.

04/15/2023

Had the pleasure of creating simple designs for ASAPPT Network's Apostolic Mothers Nurture conference today. I thank you for allowing me to use my creativity to bless the women connected to your ministry.

04/13/2023

Design #1 Finished. With designs...sometimes

04/03/2023

Did you know that I'm on TikTok??? Yes!!! I'd LOVE to connect with you there...my goal is to get to 500 followers before my first May event!!!

03/27/2023

Throwback to last year...when I practiced a set-up (using it for a tea party) to when I executed it (at my daughter's weddding). I LOVE having smaller events to practice at!!! If you have a birthday party, family dinner, or even just a few friends over for an afternoon tea, please reach out if you'd like help decorating (or even if you'd like me to fully coordinate it for you). There is no event too small for my services, and I'm sure you'll find my "Portfolio Building Pricing" so very friendly.

03/25/2023

Did you know that when you hire me to design and set-up your special event, it will normally include chargers? Of course, you could always rent chargers for rent if you prefer!