Solida: "Because it just feels right in my heart." Though we did not have a long relationship before Andrew asked me to marry him, we did recognize how serendipitously parallel our lives were when we met; weaving in and out of each other's lives, we somehow stayed connected. At the time, I was struggling with a lot and questioned whether I was destined to marry and have a family. Through these challenges though, I persevered on the difficult path towards self-love and acceptance, knowing deep down I have always longed for true love and conscious relationship. With Andrew, I am able to let down the walls I've built around my heart. He is generous, patient and compassionate with not just me, but all those we have encountered on our path together. Our engagement, to my surprise, provided the safe container I needed to continue to grow and heal. Our commitment to each other has allowed me to feel safe enough to be vulnerable & honest, with myself and others. I feel unconditionally supported, loved and cherished - a gift I wish for all of us to experience. I have finally found my life partner to continue my spiritual journey with, to build an abundant & happy life with, to grow together by uplifting each other every day. In our matrimony, I see a sacred union that expands peace and love beyond just our relationship. ...and that is why I am marrying Andrew Glenn Daunis;)

Rather simply, from the moment the idea first arrived to me, it was a yes in my heart all the way. And like a hidden door in a solid wall swings open into the revelation of a cathedral of possibility, proposing to Solida that we live our lives together under the symbol of matrimony allows us to walk through that door. Amibiguity wouldn't do it...all that pounding on the wall would only result in the self-help books falling with a thud from the bookcases of the wall to the floor. No door, no cathedral. Already we are living together in a new dimension, and its phenomenal.

Since we are putting together this perfectly impromptu wedding in under 6 months, we are still working out the details and will update the itinerary once we have details finalized. We both know we want to enjoy the process of planning our wedding together with the generous help of our soul family & friends! Our wedding will be both a sacred ritual and a fun feast in a casual island backyard setting. Rainbow's Lao brother, Phet, a renown chef from NYC with two restaurants in Manhattan, will be catering (and grilling) the main menu. We are also praying to be blessed with fresh caught local fish and wild bore by Andrew's son and his friends--meaning the menu will be hyperlocal, spontaneous, creative and delicious! Rainbow's herbalist sister, Lindsay, will be tending our alchol-free Elixir Bar and sharing her gift of plant medicines with our esteemed guests. Many Family & Friends will have a hand in helping out with our wedding and we wouldn't want it any other way:)

You can find it on your cute little invitation but just in case, the wedding celebration will be held in the backyard where Solida Rainbow lived during her transformative time on the Garden Isle, at 4652 Ananalu Road in Wainiha on the Northshore of Kauai, Hawaii.

There are many options for accommodations, depending of your budget and preferences, along the North Shore of Kauai where the wedding takes place. Some places you can search for accommodations are Haena, Wainiha, Hanalei or Princeville. We definitely recommend staying not farther west than Princeville since traffic on one highway road can be slow at times if you are on the other side of the island closer to the airport. If you do choose to stay on the east or west side (Kapaa or Poipu areas), just bear in mind that there will be traffic getting over to the North Shore and the wedding will be in the morning and during the daytime hours. Aside from the usual AirBnb or hotel option, the nearby campground at Anini Beach is a fantastic option for those on a budget at $3/night, and only a short drive away from Hanalei Bay. If you are traveling alone and want to "room-pool" with another wedding guest, we are happy to help coordinate shared accommodations as well. If that is something you are interested in please reach out to us via text.

There is very limited parking in Wainiha so we do suggest parking in Hanalei town and carpooling. We are also planning to organize volunteers to help "shuttle" guests from town to the wedding location in Wainiha so stay tuned for more info as we work out logistics.

We want our guests to feel fabulous yet comfortable and would love to see everyone dress in whatever makes them feel good! Bare in mind, the wedding will take place during the day so it may get warm and we will be outside in grass. There is no theme or specific colors, just bring your best selves and we will love whatever you choose to adorn yourself in :)

In celebration of Solida Rainbow's one year sobriety anniversary this September, we will have a special open "Elixir Bar" with homemade ferments and botanical mocktails. Our wedding will be completely alcohol-free and we ask that you do not bring any alcohol with you to the wedding venue.

Our wedding location has changed from what was printed on our invitations. Please map to 7352 Kuhio Hwy, Hanalei, HI 96714. We will begin greeting guests for Mocktail Hour at 4pm, followed by the Sacred Union Ceremony at 5pm, then the Kamayan style feast will begin around 6pm. And there will be cake, song and dance! See you all for the wedding celebration!