Invitations & RSVP Were designed and created by cousin Dani - fantastic aren't they! They have now been sent out. When you rsvp and accept - please remember to make a dinner selection and put your names on the card
	We are booked ! Alana and I have now booked our trip and accommodation on Maui. We will leave Australia for Honolulu (Oahu) on Tuesday October 15th, and then fly to Maui from Oahu on Thursday October 17th. We will leave Maui back to Australia on Sat 26th and fly out from Sydney next day for a short South Pacific honeymoon in the Cook Islands.
	Gift registry We have registered for wedding gifts at our favourite stores in both Australia and the USA. For logistical ease, we would prefer use of the Australian registry, as it negates the need for shipping. In Australia - Grace Brothers (not online) Email them for a full registry list : MGB.GiftRegistry@myer.com.au or within Australia call 13 14 43 registry # 519544 Though it is not online, when you email them, they will send our registry list to you. Any questions can be emailed as well and they'll help you with descriptions or any other queries you'd like to know. I believe the prices will all come across in Australian dollars which is about half of the American dollar at the moment (roughly AU$2 = US$1). Grace Brothers is one of the top two department stores in Oz and they have promised to go the extra mile for our overseas guests. As an alternative for our US guests, we have also registered at Bed Bath & Beyond - www.bedbathandbeyond.com - online Alana Yates and Paul Wright registry # 764054
	Passports All non-US guests... Don't forget your Passports!! It can take a few weeks to organise so get cracking. PLUS - always take a photocopy of your passport and travel insurance documents with you AND leave another copy at home with someone in case of emergency.  This has saved me once in the past - take my advice!
	Car Rental See our recommendation - Click Here! (let me know if you end up using this company) Most car hire rates do not include the following... Rates are subject to the 4.166% Hawaii General Excise tax, the Vehicle Licensing fee (50c/day), (if applicable) Airport Concession Recovery Fee and the Hawaii Highway Revenue surcharge, currently US$3 per day Insurance - can be a substantial extra cost... Australians should remember they are already paying for travel insurance which will mean they do not have to buy much extra car insurance on Maui Any excess would be covered by your insurance - no need to upgrade There are 4 types of insurance you will be offered at the car rental counter... PDW (Physical Damage Waiver) - US$10-20/day (?) Relieves renter of any financial responsibility regardless of fault SLI (Limited Insurance Supplement) - US$10/day (?) Will provide renter with up to US$1,000,000 coverage should a 3rd party try to sue the renter PAI (Personal Accident Insurance) - US$7/day (?) Provides medical and death benefits in and out of vehicle. Provides passengers with medical benefits for current incident. Some stolen items covered. Make sure the car rental company is ok with Australian licenses.

	Honolulu Accommodation (Aussies) Tip - using the "Entertainment Book"- you can get a hotel near the beach in Honolulu (Oahu) for about US$60/night! Check it out!!
	Golf Maui is one of the worlds great golf destinations - but it is bloody expensive!! Expect to pay US$80 at least for a full price round at a resort course. If you book a tee time after 2pm - it is usually half price. I did it last year and got thru 18 holes pretty easy before dark at 6pm. Price includes a cart. There are public courses on Maui for the locals. These are much more affordable. Should you bring your sticks? It may not be worth it if you can only afford 1 round - but when will you be back on Maui to play again?
	Tipping & Tax Australians may not be familiar with the practice of tipping in United States and also how sales tax works. Expect to pay an extra 15% for every meal as tip - this is actually how waiters get paid, as their base salary is low - so factor that into every price  Drivers, tour operators etc all appreciate tips too. Use your discretion. Tax - the price you see on an item may not be the final price! You will invariably pay a bit more than the marked price in tax.
	Telegrams Those invited that cannot make it to the wedding can send a telegram (or message) to us via the Hyatt. Fax +1 808 667 4712. Email asanchez@oggrmpo.hyatt.com These telegrams are an Australian tradition. The messages are read out by the groomsmen - some are genuine - some amusing - you never know!
	Cheap Hawaiian Shirts in Australia I will be stocking up at Lowes - they have many Hawaiian shirts for around $10. K-Mart has a good selection also for around $20 each. Expect to pay USD$20 for a genuine Hawaiian shirt on Maui
	Camera Film Sale (Australia) There is some really cheap film on sale in K-Mart - around $13 for a triple-pack of 24 exposures. Great price. Stock up!!!

Baby sitting We have found a couple of people who can help out in Lahaina and for our wedding reception (as it is not a suitable environment for toddlers). At this stage this only applies to Bryan & Lisa and Andrew & Renae as far as I know... For Wedding Reception at Hyatt... book directly with "Happy Kids" - +1-808-667-5437. $16.00/hour per child (or $12.00/hour per child if siblings - hopefully cousins will qualify...) We have also found a baby sitter that can be used at "Puamana" townhouses and Lahaina. "Nanny Connection" - +1 808 875 4777 Maps Don't forget we have provided detailed maps of Maui for you to see exactly where your accommodation is... click here