Capt Ken Middleton
Originally from the Pacific Northwest and ready for a career change,
Capt. Ken sailed to/from Hawaii and the mainland a few times in the
early 1980’s before settling down here for good. Ken worked as a captain
aboard various dinner cruise, sailing, diving & fishing charter vessels
for the next year as he started up his own firm,
Tradewind Charters &
Weddings. He has grown
the company into a full service Five Star operation that caters to
corporate groups, families and wedding couples that desire the very best
service available in the islands. Specializing in unique wedding
locations above, on and below Oahu, he and his staff look after every
need of wedding couples to make their experience delightful and
stress-free. Ken and his wife, Rosalie also operate
Secrets Beach House, a very private vacation rental home you'll want to check
out for your stay in the Islands. You’ll often hear their 9 year old son and
6 year old daughter chattering in the background when
talking with Ken.
Jerry Omo 
An award winning photographer, Jerry and his
associates will provide you with the latest cutting edge digital
photographic services in a classic photographic style.
Instrumental in developing
digital photo albums in the marketplace, you'll want to take a
serious look at ordering one of these museum quality heirlooms to share
your wedding day memories. Be sure to set an appointment with our
office so you can see firsthand one of these works of art. Jerry & his
wife, Connie have three children that keep them busy.
Capt. Jon
Sylvester
Capt Jon is one fun guy whether he's entertaining you on a
whalewatching cruise or performing your wedding ceremony at sunset
aboard the Love Boat. Count on him for lots of enthusiasm and
laughs as you sail along the Honolulu coastline. Originally, from
Lake Tahoe, Jon and his wife, Sonny (our bridal masseuse) love the
Hawaiian lifestyle and activities year round perfect weather offer.
Mel Hantonosas
Mel
Hantonosas is another FUN Guy you want at your wedding. Mel has been
shooting Videography professionally in Hawaii for the past 15 years and
has been a part of our Team for the past 10 years. His skills and
editing studio
utilize the Industry’s latest technology so your
wedding/reception video will look it’s very best. A background in
Computers & Art permits him to mesh these critical elements into your
Video project.
With family on Oahu
and the Philippines, Mel is our International Agent, fluent in 3
languages. He immigrated to Hawaii over 20 years ago and, with his
wife, Heidi has four children ages 5-19 years old.
Tom Lee
Tom
Lee, special agent, racecar driver & host extraordinaire. Tom is a
longtime resident of Hawaii having escaped the communist regime of Viet
Nam back in the 1970’s. Fluent in Japanese, Chinese, Vietnamese &
English his business background has kept him busy driving VIPs like our
wedding couples for the past 15 years. Count on Tom for an entertaining
drive to and from your wedding location.
A
master artist with the makeup brush and curling iron she'll help you
achieve the look you desire on your wedding day. Her calm &
friendly demeanor will put you at ease in your hotel room as she helps
you get ready. 20+ years of professional experience assures you
that you'll look your very best on your wedding day. 
Lou's background is in underwater cinematography shooting underwater film projects around the world for National Geographic, NOVA, NOAA and independent projects for many studios. We call on Lou for our occasional underwater wedding photo & video shoot. Count on him for exceptional work and good company.
Romi
hails from Australia, although she's originally from Cambodia and is
married to John, a Lt. Col in the US Marines. Her background and
experience abroad in the hospitality and event planning industry makes
her a great fit with our Ohana of partners. Much of your
correspondence and wedding day details will be arranged through Romi
over the phone/email. She is often on site to help with
coordination details, too.
David
is a former high school math & music teacher who transitioned to
full-time music a while back. His ready smile, nimble fingers and
easy going manner is a perfect fit at our wedding locations.
Blessed with a great voice and accompanying himself on acoustic guitar
or ukulele he'll serenade you with the Hawaiian Wedding song and other
Hawaiian favorites.
Sharene
has been playing the harp for over 25 years, professionally for close to
20 years. Her impressive resume includes a number of years playing
for the Honolulu Symphony, teaching harp to children in the community,
evening restaurant gigs and playing at thousands of weddings/receptions.
Sharene also stays busy raising her two children, 7 & 4 years old. You'll find Sharene just as sweet as her
beautiful music.