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OWA Treasurer Tessa Gomes shares her thoughts about the new restrictions for weddings - Oahu planner says vaccination requirement for wedding attendees is giving some couples cold feet

https://www.kitv.com/story/44931239/oahu-planner-says-vaccination-requirement-for-wedding-attendees-is-giving-some-couples-cold-feet

Mayor's Emergency Order 2021-14 Conditions  (Go to page 24, #35 Outdoor interactive events for information on outdoor weddings)

  https://www.honolulu.gov/rep/site/may/may_docs/2110035_A_CCH_Proclamation_and_EO_2021-14_part_2_certified_-_signed.pdf

The Mayor's Emergency Order 2021-14,  including details about weddings - opening outdoor weddings up to 150 total, all vaccinated, masked mingling OK

https://www.honolulu.gov/rep/site/may/may_docs/2110035_A_CCH_Proclamation_and_EO_2021-14_part_1_certified_-_signed.pdf

OWA President Joseph Esser says 'We really couldn't have held out much longer.' - Honolulu Reopens Large Events to Vaccinated, Masked Attendees

https://www.civilbeat.org/2021/10/honolulu-reopens-large-events-to-vaccinated-masked-attendees/

OWA Treasurer Tessa Gomes reminds people that this is a first step to reopening larger, and indoor events. Gov. Ige allowing large gatherings is a step forward; raises hope for bigger events

https://www.khon2.com/coronavirus/gov-ige-allowing-large-gatherings-is-a-step-forward-raises-hope-for-bigger-events/

OWA Treasurer, Tessa Gomes, is hopeful that the Governor and Mayor will give us a reasonable number to work with: People in entertainment, wedding industry hopeful on Gov. Ige's announcement to loosen restrictions

https://www.khon2.com/coronavirus/people-in-entertainment-wedding-industry-hopeful-on-gov-iges-announcement-to-loosen-restrictions/

OWA President Joseph Esser shares his thoughts about Bill 38: Council considers saying 'I do' to wedding and commercial activity ban at Waimanalo beach parks

https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com//app/2021/10/08/city-council-considers-saying-i-do-wedding-commercial-activity-ban-waimanalo-beaches/

OWA President Joseph Esser, and OWA Treasurer Tessa Gomes, co-wrote a Guest Column in the Star Advertiser, urging Mayor Blangiardi to meet with industry leaders immediately.

https://www.staradvertiser.com/2021/10/07/editorial/island-voices/column-wedding-industry-needs-guidance-on-reopening/

OWA Treasurer, Tessa Gomes, says she's cautiously optimistic about the upcoming announcements from the Governor and Mayor: Honolulu mayor proposes easing restrictions on large gatherings.

https://www.kitv.com/story/44911355/mayor-rick-blangiardi-proposes-relaxing-restrictions-on-large-gatherings

As COVID cases drop, some wonder when Hawaii's gathering restrictions will be eased. OWA President, Joseph Esser says “I don’t think a lot of companies can really hold on for another two weeks. So, we’re really hopeful that this restriction can be lifted sooner than later, and certainly the 19th is way too long from our perspective."

https://www.khon2.com/coronavirus/as-covid-cases-drop-some-wonder-when-hawaiis-gathering-restrictions-will-be-eased/