Hawaii Wedding Professionals got together on Tuesday, April 27, at The Bridal Boutique to learn, network, and socialize at the April Oahu Wedding Association meeting.Keynote speaker Ben Marumoto with Hawaii SEO School gave a very interesting and informative presentation on Search Engine Optimization that was helpful for both people new to SEO and people who are familiar with the concepts.

Image courtesy JOHN HOOK / Dave Miyamoto & Co.
Musician Craig Matsumoto with Streams Hawaii played a good mix of upbeat and relaxing music to set the mood before and after Ben's presentation.

Image courtesy JOHN HOOK / Dave Miyamoto & Co.
Of course, no meeting would be complete without the great food! The desserts in particular, made by Shya Tran with Sweetie Puffs, were exceptional.

Image courtesy JOHN HOOK / Dave Miyamoto & Co.
In addition to the great educational content, entertainment, and food, there were many opportunities to network and socialize.

Image courtesy JOHN HOOK / Dave Miyamoto & Co.
Overall, it was a much more intimate meeting compared to prior events, but the intimacy of the party allowed more one-on-one interactions and conversations throughout the night.
Thanks to the following OWA members who contributed to the success of this event:
- Ben Marumoto with Hawaii SEO School, for the very interesting and informative presentation;
- Cecilia Domingo & Joyce Coelho with The Bridal Boutique, for hosting the event and providing the delicious selection of wine, drinks, and pupu (appetizers);
- Craig Matsumoto with Streams Hawaii, for the great musical entertainment;
- Shya Tran with Sweetie Puffs, for the ono (delicious) desserts (the cheesecake wontons were AMAZING);
- John Hook with Dave Miyamoto & Co., for taking the great photos in this blog and on the OWA Facebook Fan Page;
- Joe Ho with Mystical Sounds Productions, for providing the audiovisual service and equipment for this event; and of course
- everyone who came. The success of the association is due in part to your participation and involvement, so THANK YOU for coming!

Image courtesy BEN MARUMOTO / Hawaii SEO School
so sorry i missed the evening. was bummed. i know that ben put a lot of useful information to our members!
Posted by: Jeannemarie Viggiano | 04/29/2010 at 10:28 PM