When E came to us to plan his 60th in Kauai, we built the entire weekend around things he loves most: puzzles, martinis, music, improv comedy, and Hawaii – one of his happy places. The celebration started before guests even landed, with E taking the mic on the flight to host “guest bingo” for the 50 attendees flying in from every chapter of his life. Upon arrival, everyone was greeted with leis and Brennecke’s Tai Chis (their must-have first cocktail in Kauai), followed by a sunset dinner that felt practically on top of the waves (The Beach House is THE sunset spot on the South Shore!). Every morning, guests woke up to a custom “The Daily” slipped under their doors featuring the daily itinerary along with a personalized New York Times-style puzzles created by games editor @wynaliu — including a diagramless puzzle, E’s ultimate love language. Days were spent golfing, paddleboarding, painting, hiking, and lounging poolside before nights filled with poke bowls, martini bars, endless music performances and delicious late night bites. A compilation of the weekend seen here.

Planning & Design: @alison_events
Photo: @kristinaadamsphoto
Floral & Custom Builds: @gwendolynscoutdesign
Paper Materials: @lotusandash
Thursday Venue: @thebeachhousekauai
Friday Venue & Catering: @kukuiula
Friday Guitarist: @bronsonaiwohi_
Friday Entertainment: @kbongmusic 
Saturday Catering: @alimentevents
Saturday Entertainment: @babywantscandy
Lighting: @av.kauai
Tenting & Rentals: @leesrentalskauai
Rentals: @eventrentalskauai @kauaieventdesign @transcendeventshi @casadeperrin
Linens: @theonicollection @nuagedesignsinc
Transportation: Kauai Luxury Transportation