I wanted to wait until I recieved my professional photos to write a post about Gabby, but I can't wait because she is too amazing and I have to share her unbelievable abilities for other brides and grooms out there looking for a wedding planner. The amount of beauty and effort Gabby put into our wedding is unreal. I met Gabby in 2019 and had to change my wedding date 3 times since then. I started to forget what we had planned for the wedding but Gabby was so good on giving us reassurance and asking us about our concerns and how she can fix them. Every suggestion she gave we went with and it did not disappoint. We upgraded the white tent to a clear tent, added signature cocktails and more. The weekend of the wedding my husband and I thought we would have enough time to get all the alcohol and mixers at Costco before our wedding. Boy were we wrong! We packed up our car and had to Uber in another because there was simply not enough room for all the packages. The day before the wedding we told Gabby last minute if she can help get the rest of the mixers plus some last minute things we needed from the rehearsal. I knew it was a lot to ask in very little time so I told her if it's not possible then no hard feelings and we will use what we have. She was able to deliver and provide everything! On our wedding day it was something straight out of a dream! Every detail was perfectly placed and Gabby would make sure to deliver us our signature cocktails every few hours because we were so busy with photos and talking to people. She truly goes above and beyond and deserves an award for being such a boss while being an amazing mother at the same time. I forgot to mention she just has a baby when I first met her and idk how she did it but she was able to handle work and mom life as if it were easy. I'm so sad the wedding is over but I am truly happy my husband and I have chosen Gabby. I feel like I'm losing a friend even though I am sure this won't be the last I see her. I'll need to have a Hawaiian celebration again soon and will 100% use her because this experience was an addicting adventure that needs to happen again! read more

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Gabby was EXCELLENT!! We originally planned our wedding for 2020 then Covid hit. From the get go she was so flexible, understanding, and accommodating!! We had to reschedule and once we had a new date (2 years later in 2022) we were ecstatic when she confirmed she'd be available on our special day! We were so happy to get to still be able to have her as our day of coordinator. She made sure we were prepared, all of our vendors were prepared, and that everything ran smoothly on our special day :) She went above and beyond! I completely forgot my adapter to connect my laptop to our projector for our slideshow and she went all the way back home to pick hers up so we could use it!! She saved us!! She and her associate Cass were both so so pleasant, kind, and easy to work with! From our setup to tear down, dress rehearsal, and more I can not stress enough how incredible Bella Weddings was! We flew in from Austin to have our wedding back in Hawaii where I'm from so as expected there were some items that we needed to have shipped to Kailua in advance and she offered her service to accept the items and then transport them to our venue on the day of! Such a huge help in every way!! She even made sure that all of our key guests arrived before we started our ceremony which was very important to us as well :) Highly highly recommend Gabby and her team!! They were great! read more

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My fiancé and I were engaged in Dec 2019 and I first spoke to Gabby in Feb 2020 as she was highly recommended by our Oahu venue. We just started planning and hadn't pinned down our venue but then COVID hit. We had decided a year into the pandemic it was time to pick up on wedding planning again. We opted for an intimate destination wedding and I immediately reached out to Gabby once we booked the Four Seasons Ko Olina. I chose her month of coordination package best suited our needs for a small wedding. Gabby is kind, experienced, and gracious with her time. She is adaptable and understands the wedding process inside and out. Later in the planning, I called her my wedding lawyer because she truly represented us as a couple and stood for our best interest when we had issues with restrictions and vendors. She understands the concerns in budgeting and is a great resource to reference pricing and throughly review vendor contracts. Due to COVID restrictions, we were forced to make adjustments even just a week before the wedding. Gabby was truly empathetic to our situation when I felt like having our event was hopeless. She provided options/ contingencies and in the end, we had a very fun and smooth wedding day. Our friends even contacted her to help coordinate surprise entertainment at the wedding as a gift. The whole thing was a complete surprise and went off without a hitch. I provided guidance on general decor/ preferences as well as took time to discuss her detailed timeline and checklists but Gabby really did the work to make a beautiful event happen. One thing I wanted to mention which is a more personal note to Gabby's work and personality is her compassion and warmth. Just before I walked down the aisle, she was prepping me for my entrance and she said "I can't believe we're finally here". Due to so many changes, I thought we might never have this wedding and this simple statement triggered my tears of happiness. Needless to say, Gabby is a pleasure work with and someone you want in your corner when navigating the wedding industry. I highly recommend her and her amazing team to anyone planning a wedding or event on the islands! read more

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Let me first start off by saying I went through maybe eight wedding planners before I found gabby... EIGHT! My husband and I put down the deposit for lanikuhonua a month after being engaged. We found out we needed to hire a wedding planner and spent countless hours researching planners. Each planner I spoke to took days to get back to me for pricing or required an interview before giving me their pricing list. I straight up did not have time to fish around for planners and waste my time if they weren't going to be upfront about their pricing. Gabby responded with a detailed list of her services and pricing within two hours of me sending out an email AND wanted to schedule a phone call that same day. She was so responsive and patient when we talked to her - I knew right off the bat I wanted someone like her to plan my wedding - no excuses and straight to the point so we hired her for full planning since my husband and I live in LA but are both originally from HI From the very beginning she helped me book all my vendors with such ease. Budget was very important to me and she broke down every last detail of each vendors cost. She literally did all the math and broke down how much each head would cost and problem solved where we could save money (which I totally appreciate because I'm horrible at math). She was also amazing planning phone calls around LA time which we appreciated since we knew the time difference would be hard. I flew home in September to attend vendor meetings and she accompanied me taking notes on everything because of course - I would forget hah! She even supported my crazy edc themed cake idea! Day of the wedding gabby and her teamed handled everything so smoothly. Everything was so well organized and she was so reassuring with my crazy anxiety leading up to the wedding - talk about patience! She even handled my crazy mom-Zilla with such professionalism/patience and that says a lot hah! During the wedding gabby was prepared for ANYTHING. From covering my blisters with bandaids to making sure everyone stayed in task during the procession (because of course people get distracted). Mind you - she was pregnant and stayed the whole time start to finish at lani to make sure everything went as planned. During the Reception we ran out of alcohol (totally our fault since we didn't get enough as a couple). Gabby handled the situation so well! her team made a quick trip to target to make sure we had enough alcohol for the rest of the night. At the end of the night our guests couldn't stop talking about how beautiful the wedding was! From the design/attention to detail - her team also packed everything from the wedding in boxes. They Made sure everything was a boxed and wrapped since we were about to leave back to LA. If you're looking for a organized, patient and reliable planner go with gabby! You won't regret it ! I still can't believe she planned this whole wedding while pregnant! Thank you so much for every gabby! Jonathan and I are so happy and had a blast at our wedding. We are Forever grateful!! read more

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Where do I begin about Gabby. Honestly, we were so beyond impressed about Gabby that I wish she'd be by my side, planning my entire life for me. Everyone needs a Gabby. From the very beginning, Gabby stood out against other wedding planners by sharing with me her wedding portfolio, which had inspiration boards and organized information/details of her past clients with photos and descriptions. This gave me a good idea of her decor style and how organized she was. I was looking for someone who had similar style as mine and also an "eye" for design. Gabby is everything and above! I also enjoyed that she was tech savvy and knew how to navigate google drive and other softwares which adds lots of points in my book. The thing that stood out the most to me was her attention to detail, (she's pretty much perfect all the time), her ridiculous memory (she remembers side comments I made from months before), and her patience under extreme pressure and time constraints. Planning for a destination wedding is not easy. I'm a very hands on and visual person so not being able to see a lot of the items could have been challenging but Gabby made me feel reassured that it would turn out nicely. We came to visit the island once before the wedding and because we were only there for 3 days, Gabby managed to organize visits with 9 vendors within those days. Can you believe that? 9 vendors in 3 days?! Not only that, but because I ordered a lot of things on Etsy, Gabby let me ship them all to her house and kept track of everything as they arrived. She was so sweet and even helped me stick labels on my bubble gifts for my guests. There was a snag with the guest cards a few days before the wedding and Gabby calmly searched for another solution and quickly got everything printed and handled for us. I was very particular with my vision and things that I wanted. Im not always like that, but I mean, you only get married once right? Gabby managed to make my vision come to life and it was beyond anything that I could've imagined. I went with every vendor she referred and I was so impressed by all of them. I've been to many weddings and the food is usually not memorable or sub-par. The food from Memoirs was, I kid you not, one of the best meals of my life. And this was after we had a cake tasting! I got tons of feedback from my guests that they loved the food. Flower Girls executed my vision of hanging flower prisms perfectly and A Cake Life made some of the most beautiful desserts I've ever seen. I can honestly say that my wedding at Loulu Palm was the most perfect day of our lives and all of it is thanks to Gabby. The whole day went smoothly and the weather was perfect even though thunderstorms were on the forecast. I seriously felt like dad was watching us from up above and made sure it didn't rain that day. Gabby's team ensured the schedule ran well with no snags and she even came to bring us drinks a few times. When it was all over, Gabby and team cleaned up and packed all my decorations back into their original boxes. They did such a good job packing that it didn't even look like they were opened! As you can see, I can't rave enough about Gabby. I wish I could get married all over again just so that we could work together. Gabby is honestly the best out there and wouldn't hesitate to refer her to anyone we know! read more

Gabby and her team were amazing. I was in the transition of moving before the wedding, she didn't not let me stress one bit. I was in the mainland planning my wedding in Hawaii. She was always punctual and always got back to me on time, sent me samples and different choices to choose from in a timely manner, she always did monthly follow ups with me over the phone and or in person, she always made sure and reminded me of my deadlines and what i was missing. When my wedding day came everything came out to what i wanted and more. It was the most beautiful wedding i had in my life. I didn't stress one but at all. All the vendors and everything fell through beautifully. I would recommend her to any bride! read more

There are almost no words -- and no review glowing enough -- to describe how incredible Gabby is. In fact, my advice to you: stop reading this review right now and contact info@bellaweddingshawaii.com to lock her in for your date, then come back for the full review. Gabby came recommended to us by our wedding planner in 2019, when we were looking for a planner for our rehearsal dinner. Our wedding weekend was slated for May 2020, but, of course, once the pandemic hit we were forced to re-schedule (and then re-schedule again). After the second or third postponement, we decided on a date in Oct 2021 and we were sticking to it. Enter: Delta variant. The State all but shut down social gatherings, and we nearly threw in the towel, but ultimately decided to have a small, pared down event. In the end, Gabby stuck with us for more than two years, and she was a friend and ally every. step. of. the. way. Planning this sort of event is stressful as it is, and add on top of that cutting the guest list, collecting vaccination records, flakey vendors, and dealing with ever-changing state/local guidelines. Gabby is the only reason I got through it and actually enjoyed the event (imagine that!). She is on top of *every* last detail, responds immediately, and anticipated every slight hiccup before it occurred. Her correspondence is clear and succinct. She deals with vendors and venues like a total pro. Her event Timeline and To-Do lists are clear and keep everything in order. She took so much off my plate leading up to the event, and in my opinion could charge much more for all the excellent work she does. As many other reviewers noted, she has a calm and friendly demeanor. On the day of our event, the venue decided to place a "covid enforcement officer" at the party, and we both just had to cry-laugh it was all getting so absurd. She made me feel like a friend rather than just a client. As stressful -- and, at times, painful -- as it was to plan this event during covid, I nearly cried when I hugged Gabby and said goodbye to her after the event. She is amazing, amazing, amazing. Book her and thank me later. Gabby, thank you, thank you, from the bottom of our hearts!!! read more

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I cannot offer a high enough praise or recommendation for Gabriella Kawamoto and Bella Weddings and Events. Gabby is one of the most diligent, detail oriented, hard working and organized people I have ever had the pleasure to work with. Her work made my wedding planning effortless, providing me with all of the information and recommendations I needed and effectuating all of the necessary coordination and communications. Gabby was such a pleasure to work with through the entire planning process and I would now consider her not only my wedding planner but my friend. Our wedding was logistically complicated and Gabby planned every detail to a point where it was executed flawlessly on our special day. On top of her coordination abilities, Gabby truly understood my stylistic vision and everything turned out more beautiful than I ever could have imagined! By our wedding day I felt so confident in Gabby's work and abilities that I was truly able to let go and do nothing but enjoy! I had mentally prepared myself that several things would probably not go as planned at our wedding, but lo and behold, everything went perfectly! If you are looking for a wedding planner I enthusiastically recommend that you pick Bella Weddings and Events! You will be a very happy bride! read more

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Gabby is the absolute best! We seriously appreciate her so much. She has the best connections in the wedding industry and she knows who to go to for what. She also goes above and beyond and we are so happy that we worked together with her on our wedding. She helped us tremendously leading up to the wedding and during the wedding. I thought we were hopeless for our wedding rental provider bc things got booked so fast, and I was so worried. Gabby was amazing, she got us the connect with Aloha Artisans and we were set. Not only this, she just has great connections with people and vendors and she's a wonderful person all around. On the day of our wedding, Gabby also brought these super adorable white umbrellas in the case of rain (which sometimes happens in north shore), and we did use them and they were so cute --great photo opp. Every step of the way, Gabby has been excellent and I would recommend her to anyone who is looking for an excellent wedding coordinator. Love you Gabby!! read more

No amount of thank you's can describe how grateful we are to have found Gabby and her amazing team!! From the moment she responded so quickly to our inquiry up until the day-of, Gabby has been a god-send!! She is very meticulous and suggested details we had never thought to include. Gabby was very professional, patient and attentive with our many questions and changes. We really appreciated the fact that she reviewed all of our vendor contracts with a fine-toothed comb and noticed things we missed. Our wedding day went very smoothly and everyone raved about perfect everything was!! Thank you so very much to Gabby and her team at Bella Weddings & Events for making our event one we will never forget!!! :) Joanne & Brisan read more

Where to even begin to say how amazing Gabby is. From the initial phone consultation to the final gift being loaded in to our getaway car, Gabby was an absolute professional and was the best decision I ever made with this whole wedding! My fiance was on military deployment for a lot of the planning process so it was up to Gabby and I to plan the whole event. I hired Bella Weddings to help with the full service of planning our wedding and I am so glad I did. From the beginning, Gabby was conscious of our budget and had forward thinking from the start about how best to allocate the budget to the most important items. She knew when to hold back and when to give me a little nudge and just go for things. We ended up going over our budget due to some choices my fiancé was desperate to have but Gabby worked with us the whole way through. All I said to her was "travel / airplane theme" and she took that and worked out the most gorgeous designs that were just the right amount of theming. Her vision is impeccable and she does not miss a thing when it comes to the details. She asked me at the start how I prefer to keep in touch (emails, text etc) and has her communication skills down to a science. I made the mistake of planning my bachelorette party 2 days before the wedding and was insanely hungover at our rehearsal but Gabby took charge and organised the whole bridal party so I didn't have to do anything but practice my walk! She picked the best vendors and on the day, everything was absolutely more that I could have ever imagined. She had everything so well prepared that I didn't have to worry about anything on the day. Her team was great on the day and I didn't even notice them running around making sure everything was perfect, they were so stealth! So many of my guests have told me it really was the most beautiful wedding they had ever been to and although I am biased, I totally agree!! Thank you for making 10.22.2016 a day to remember for everyone who participated and most importantly for me and Charlie. A hui hou, Lucy read more

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We loved working with Gabby! She did a great job of listening, keeping tabs of budget, making suggestions, keeping us from adding too much crazy ideas so we can keep the wedding elegant and memorable. Gabby has a wonderful calm and easy-going personality which really helped us feel better about stressful planning. She even worked on our wedding when she was busy with her new baby and when she was sick. She did a great job and we had no idea if anything even went out of plan. It was smooth sailing and a wonderful experience!!! read more

I've been working on this review for a few weeks now because I just don't know where to start... In short, Gabby is BEYOND amazing. If you are looking for a wedding coordinator literally look no further. I personally will without a doubt be referring all of my newly engaged friends and family to Gabby! We met with a few coordinators before meeting Gabby. We couldn't exactly say what we were looking for in a coordinator but we knew the others just didn't feel right. When we meet Gabby we felt like everything just clicked. She was EXACTLY what we were looking for. We hired Gabby for month of/day of coordination. Not gonna lie... My type a/perfectionist personality was still nervous leading up to the wedding but I was reassured once she sent out a wedding day questionnaire. It was so detailed and had so many things I didn't even think about. Leading up to the day, Gabby was really easy to work with, super quick to respond and help us troubleshoot. On our wedding day, Gabby still managed to exceed our expectations. Our day had a rocky start (my hair and makeup took an hour longer than it was supposed to and there was an overturned car on the freeway on our way to the venue). Needless to say that we were stressed. Something about Gabby has a calming and reassuring presence and once at the venue we quickly forgot about these delays. Throughout the day Gabby was amazing and loved that she and her team set up and packed up all the decor for us. Setting up and packing up decor sounds like a small task but honestly it made a world of difference. I've been to weddings where I as a guest have been hustling setting everything up and breaking everything down and helping with miscellaneous things throughout the night--as a guest, those kinds of weddings are not enjoyable. I appreciate that Gabby understands this and my guests could relax and enjoy the wedding. I could literally keep going about how amazing Gabby is but you should just see it for yourself. read more

My wedding was on August 13th, '16 and Gabby was honestly a life saver! She was very organized, very responsive, and very very helpful! ) I started planning my wedding in August 2015 back in MS and and was so overwhelmed with having to plan our special day that was to happen in Hawaii. So my wedding photographer referred Bella Weddings and Events! As soon as I contacted Gabby, she was so sweet and made sure I wasn't stressed out! I moved to San Diego in March of last year and with all the move and busy schedules, Gabby was still so patient with me whenever I would forget a few deadlines! She went above and beyond for my husband and I and I honestly am so thankful for her and her team! She made my dream wedding come true! From vendors to finding little details that would make the wedding even better... Ahh I can't thank her enough! And not only that, I gained a friend! It was so easy talking to her which made planning this wedding a smooth sailing. I highly highly recommend Bella Weddings and Events! Thank you so much Gabby!!! read more

Best Wedding Planner! and so Blessed to have chosen Gabby! Dear Gabby, I know this review is way overdue! and I'm sorry!! but seriously where do I begin?? I can honestly say I couldn't have had the most perfect day without your help!!! Your professionalism, attention to detail, always being timely with emails and phone calls, going above and beyond on your research, answering all of my questions, providing honest feedback and alternatives is what led to the most beautiful day in my life. If anyone is searching for a wedding planner, stop now and just call Gabby. My husband and I had just moved from the Mainland to Oahu July 2015 and we knew we wanted to get married here in Oahu April 2016. So knowing I had my work somewhat cut out for me was intimidating and nerve racking, since I don't know much about wedding planning and I knew that I needed somebody to be with me every step of the way. I did my due diligence by reaching out to various wedding planners and finding out pricing, what their packaging included,etc. Personally, I'am the type of person that likes to make informed decisions. And let me tell you Gabby, by far met and exceed all of my expectations. When we first met Gabby, made me feel comfortable, she was very understanding of my vision and most importantly wasn't trying to push anything on me. And I knew, right then and there that this is a girl that loves doing weddings and truly wants to help make my dreams come true. We hired Gabby for full service an absolutely a great investment!! and here are some of the many reasons why we would recommend her to any of our family, friends, and future brides/grooms. Professionalism: Gabby, was punctual and professional in every email and phone call. She got back to me right away when I had questions on linens, flowers, music, etc. She always provided "clarity" in every single answer and she knew exactly what she was talking about. As a full time working professional and dealing with other personal situations, I can certainly appreciate honest, straight to the point feedback. And of course, timely emails and phone calls are the best. As for vendors, we went with 99% of Gabby's suggestions and all of the vendors did a remarkable, superb job and you can see the respect they had for one another and how much they enjoyed working with Gabby! and that in itself shows a lot about her quality and professionalism. Budget: We were on a budget like most couples and I cannot stress enough how cognizant Gabby, was of this and that meant a lot to us. She still managed to go above and beyond my vision without having to splurge. She always made suggestions on alternatives when asked, always taking the time to understand our vision and lets just say trusting her professional judgement always paid off! She knew that we were big fan of discounts and she was not afraid to always negotiate a fair pricing on our behalf. Also, what other planner provides you with detailed pricing analysis just saying. Way to go Gabby! Day of the wedding; Our beautiful magical day couldn't have been executed more flawlessly. Gabby, was on time setting everything up, guiding vendors, helping me out and doing what she does best. Taking charge and making the bride feel stress free! Gabby, thank you for making our day memorable and smooth as possible!!! Alan and I had a blast on our special day and so did our guests. We got so many compliments on how we had a beautiful , smooth, and fun wedding. And all I can really say is for somebody like me who was very budget conscious but yet wanted a whimsical wedding, you by far met and exceed all of my expectations. My handsome husband is so thankful! for you too, because as you know he was away/busy a lot due to work but he had piece of mind knowing you were there by my side. Thank you for your professionalism, sweetness,and always going above and beyond. We were truly happy and enjoyed every single minute of our wedding! the execution was seriously flawless! I would not have changed anything!! it truly was just perfect for us. Bottom line, if your'e busy, want somebody who is professional and takes your budget seriously, and REALLY is invested in making your dream wedding come true. Look no further and hire Bella Weddings and Events. Again, thank you Gabby! seriously couldn't have done this without you. Love, Alan & Claudia 4.30.2016 read more

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Where do I even begin. Gabby was absolutely amazing. I can't say enough great things about her. She captured every detail and made our wedding so beautiful. I was very afraid of planning this wedding in Hawaii since I live in Atlanta. I wouldn't be able to meet vendors in person but she made the whole process very smooth and got us a discount with many vendors. Very organized and detail oriented. If you want a beautiful wedding contact her for your Hawaii wedding. The wedding was beyond my expectations. Thank you so much Gabby. read more

Where do I even begin with Gabby?? She is the reason our wedding went off without a single hitch. From our very first conversation, I felt comfortable with her and knew she would take great care of us. She even customized my package to include a "contracts review and payment schedule" option. It was so helpful as I am unfamiliar with standard wedding contracts and I felt at ease knowing someone with experience was looking out for us. Flash forward to a few days before the wedding (this was a destination wedding planned from Michigan), and we finally got to meet in person! I was amazed with her organization and "type A" planning - it made me happy :) We were quite scattered, but she quickly outlined the last few items we needed to get in order. The wedding rehearsal went well and she was able to add a very last minute touch that brought the whole tablescape together, DURING our rehearsal! Lifesaver. She beautifully executed my vision, including putting together an amazing rustic/chic/vintage donut table. From the dining canopies, to the wicker chargers, donut table to the Polaroid/props sign in table... It. Was. Perfection. I cannot recommend Gabby enough for her patience, attention to detail, and expertise. She is grace under fire and am so grateful to have had her by my side through the entire process. Thank you so much, Gabby. Truly. read more

Sorry for the long review, but Gabby is too awesome for a few short sentences: I was never the girl who has dreamed of her wedding day. My husband and I also decided to get married in the midst of the pursuit of graduate degrees, one of which required significant international travel. Enter Bella Wedding and Events. I knew a wedding planner was an absolute must and we interviewed several people as we searched for the right one. As soon as I spoke with Gabby I knew she was the one. Not only was she extremely professional and confident, but her calm, soothing demeanor also reassured me that she was the woman for the job. As we planned the wedding I was thankful for Gabby every step of the way. She worked consistently to keep me focused in the midst of the crazy travel and demanding school work. Gabby also kept the wedding expenses within the established budget. On our wedding day, my husband and I were completely wowed! Our wedding was more beautiful than we could have ever imagined. The flowers, linens, lighting and other elements blended flawlessly. The vendors that Gabby recommended for photography, videography, and music were consummate professionals. By the end of the event, the vendors felt like long-term friends or family members. Gabby and her team are insanely talented. I am so glad that I found them. My wedding was a fabulous and remarkable unstressful day due to the efforts of Gabby and her team. Essentially Gabby is AMAZING. read more

We hired Gabby for day-of coordination, and it was one of the best decisions we could have made. I came across her company's name by sheer luck while scrolling through my Instagram feed. I had contacted other coordinators, but some of them took days, weeks, and even months (seriously, months) to reply. Gabby, however, promptly replied to my emails and followed up with me when she said she would. In fact, when we had our first meeting with her, we learned that she had been in the emergency room the night before, but she refused to cancel our appointment (or notify us beforehand for that matter), telling her husband that it was important that she show up for our consultation. Although we wished that she would have stayed home that day, this just demonstrated her hard work and commitment to her clients. From the start, we knew that Gabby was someone we could rely on. After that, Gabby helped us with so much. The term "day-of" coordinator does not adequately describe the role that she played. We got married outdoors at Kualoa Ranch, and we soon realized that planning an outdoor wedding required time, effort, and expertise that we did not have. Gabby had worked for various wedding vendors (such as catering, décor, flowers, and coordination) before starting her own business, and her experience in the wedding industry clearly showed. She was able to answer our questions, offer suggestions, and ask us questions that we did not think to ask. I am a meticulous person, but Gabby's attention to detail was superb. On the day of the wedding, we were able to relax and let go of trying to manage everything, because we trusted Gabby to deliver. And deliver she did. Gabby was nice and friendly to everyone, but firm when things needed to get done. When things did not go exactly as planned (due to things outside of her control), she was calm and collected in front of us, but behind the scenes, she was hard at work problem solving. Gabby is down to Earth and mellow, yet she seeks perfection in everything she does and her work product shows this. If you haven't found a wedding coordinator you love, or if you're on the fence about whether to hire a wedding coordinator, I sincerely suggest that you hire Gabby. Although a wedding is just a one-day event, wedding planning is a long process that can ultimately shape how your wedding day unfolds. From start to finish, Gabby made sure that our wedding experience was everything we wanted it to be and we can't thank her enough. read more

I cannot say enough great things about Gabby and the Bella Weddings & Events Team! From the conception to completion, Gabby was there every step of the way to ensure our wedding day was everything we had dreamed. Planning a wedding from over 4,000 miles away can be a bit daunting, but Gabby was patient with every question I had and was quick to provide knowledgable insight and professional guidance for every possible scenario. Everything from weather contingency plans down to how to trim a monstera leaf to lay down properly - she knew it all. When the big day finally arrived, it was such a sense of calm and peace knowing that Gabby and her team had everything handled. The day was absolutely perfect and was everything we had hoped for and dreamed of. In true event planner fashion, any and all hiccups were handled quickly and quietly and my husband and I were never the wiser. A wedding coordinator is a must and is worth every single penny. I owe the success of the day entirely to Gabby and her team! If I could give more than 5 stars, I would. I can only hope our paths cross again in the near future. Thank you Gabby!! read more

Gabby is SO awesome!!! We had no stress and she was so present in every decision. Every single detail was just beautiful and everyone she recommended(Vendors) did an amazing job!!! read more

Bella Wedding & Events did an amazing job on our wedding day. Gabby and her team made my simple diy projects look exquisite! We did the day of package and that was the best decision I made. BWE made my wedding so easy and stress free. We got to actually enjoy our wedding. We did have a couple of surprises come up on our wedding day but BWE handled it with excellent professionalism and grace. The only thing I regret is not going with the full package. Thank you so much for the wonderful memories! read more

All hail Bella Wedding & Events!!!!! Our goal for our wedding was to ensure that everyone had a great time. Family and friends all wanted to chip in and lend a hand, but all we wanted them to do was be "in" the moment with us rather than help us. We decided to hire Bella Wedding & Events and what a great decision it was. Gabby is awesome!!!! Very comforting to know that she was there and once we placed the call she made it clear she and the Bella team were there for us from the get go. Having her around allowed our wedding planning to be more enjoyable than stressful! Bella Wedding & Events definitely saved the best for last....come wedding day the Bella team shined. All I can say is WOW! Great job! Gabby and her team took care of EVERYTHING! Without them I imagine that we would not have enjoyed our special day as much as we did. Their professionalism and friendliness made us feel as if we were friends for years. Mahalo! To Bella Wedding and Events!!! read more

When I first got engaged, I was so happy. Then I realized I have no idea how to plan a wedding. Instantly I was overwhelmed and stressed out. Thank God, Gabby, one of my coworkers at the time overheard my cries and swooped in to help me out. Gabby kept me on track on deadlines and decisions. She was very flexible and available whenever I had a question. Allowing her to take control, while I make decisions was one of the biggest blessings ever! She worked hard the days leading up to the wedding and just as hard the day of the wedding. Thanks again Gabby !!!!!! read more

I'm so happy I happened upon Gabby. I knew I needed help getting my destination wedding day to go smoothly but I wanted more free range on picking the vendors I wanted to work with, so I hired Gabby as my day of coordinator and I have absolutely no complaints. She was so sweet yet very professional. Even with last minute changes and snafu's she absolutely came through for us and the day of we didn't have to worry about a thing. She was worth every penny, and the best value I came across for her line of work. Definitely recommend her!!! Thanks again so much, Gabby! :)) I'll miss working with you! read more

I had found Gabby through the knot I think. At first we didn't know if we wanted a day of coordinator. But when you are planning a destination wedding. They are a must! Gabby and her team helped us so much with our wedding on the day of and months before. I can't say enough about Gabby and her team. They made our dream wedding come to life! They pretty much did whatever I ask them to do and more! Thank you Gabby and your team for making the day go by so smoothly and stress free for Thomas and I. Also for making the venue look so classy and beautiful! read more

What a wonderful day! All thanks to Gabby & her team. Gabby has exceptional planning and preparation skills. Planning our wedding with Gabby went with ease. She certainly knows what she's doing and how to stay on top of things, while making great recommendations along the way. Gabby and her team executed our vision to the point and even went above and beyond our expectations. I can't thank her and her team enough, we had an absolutely unforgettable event! read more

Gabby was an amazing partner to work with for my wedding this past March at Turtle Bay Resort! My now-husband and I met Gabby after interviewing several coordinators, and we loved Gabby's down-to-earth yet detail-oriented personality. I had locked down my vendors before I met Gabby, but her references still came in handy. Even though Gabby was technically a "day-of" coordinator for us, she started becoming involved two months beforehand and really took over from a month before. We were planning our wedding from the San Francisco Bay Area, and it was very helpful to have a person in Hawaii as we got closer to the date. I was very thankful to have Gabby since there were a number of hiccups that took place (e.g. rain on the day of, so we had to go to plan B for the ceremony), and her thoughtful and low-key personality was so reassuring to have. She was able to proactively take care of issues so that I didn't have to worry about them on the day of, and she was also patient with my many questions ranging from whether I should have a receiving line to doing a first look. I would highly recommend anyone who is planning their wedding in Hawaii to go with Gabby - in fact, I have already recommended her to a few friends since I think she will make any wedding go smoothly! read more

Gabby was definitely a blessing in disguise for us. At first we were confident we could pull everything off without a coordinator, but boy were we wrong. Gabby jumped in from day 1 and started organizing everything for us, gathering contracts, answering emails, and making sure everything was accounted for. She showed her experience and attention to detail when she noticed we were missing things that no one else had seen. Not only that but she went above and beyond to meet with us and our other vendors on such a short notice. Fast forward to the day of... Gabby was there first thing in the morning, meeting vendors and answering my countless last minute text messages. Once we arrived on site, everything was running smoothly and things were set up just as we discussed. Nothing was missed and because of that our day went off without a hitch. Gabby's help is priceless and her experience and knowledge only add to her value. Thank you again for everything! read more

Gabby was an absolute pleasure to work with!!! I'm so happy we had her for the 6 month lead-up to our wedding, and especially on wedding day. During the planning process, she would make sure to periodically update me on our general progress. I appreciated that she would supply only a 2 or 3 GREAT options for each vendor to make it manageable to review. On wedding day, Gabby + her two assistants were FLAWLESS. I didn't experience one wrinkle and always felt taken care of. This may seem like a small thing, but it was amazing to get back to our hotel room to find everything brought back from our reception (flowers, card box, our place cards, guestbook, etc) laid out beautifully on our bed. Overall, I think Gabby's #1 strength is the #1 criteria for selecting a wedding coordinator: calm, collected and prepared through the most stressful of times! My now husband and I always talked about how Gabby is truly ALOHA. A true sweetheart with great expertise and passion, she's your girl! read more

Gabby is awesome! We used her day of coordinator services and it was totally worth it. Her vendor recommendations were so good, she's the best communicator I've ever worked with, so organized, so on it, and so many great tips. She has a special process for the rings in the ceremony that we would have never thought of. Gabby kept the groom calm and I know she dealt with some behind the scenes chaos that I'm so glad I don't know about and I didn't have to deal with ha! I loved the timelines and checklist; she works through every detail. Gabby really made our wedding day perfect. Truly the best day ever! read more

We couldn't have asked for a better wedding coordinator! Gabby and her team at Bella Weddings and Events are truly first class. We have been to several events throughout the past year and can't help but compare them to the outstanding service we found in BWE. Our expectations for this day were set very high and Gabby met and exceeded all of them. Her organization, meticulous planning, leadership, and communication made this very stressful day successful and put us at ease allowing us to enjoy the time with our family and friends. As a very OCD couple, we like to plan everything to the "T" and plan early; Gabby was willing to work tirelessly a year out to make sure everything was of the highest caliber. Despite having several clients at a time, she always made us feel like we were the priority and addressed every one of our concerns. Bella Weddings and Events is truly the best company we could've found to plan this special day and give them our highest recommendation! read more

If you are in the hunt for a wedding coordinator search no further because this is the best in the business. Gabby handled all of our wedding needs and left us feeling comfortable and relaxed throughout the whole wedding experience. Being a destination wedding and not having the ability to see the location or decor in person, we had concerns. Gabby alleviated every concern we had with the destination wedding and went far and beyond our expectations as a wedding coordinator. It was very apparent she listened to every detail we discussed about the wedding and made our dream wedding become reality. She has excellent communication skills and responds to emails/calls immediately. Gabby made it a point to keep us informed on every detail and had back up plans already in place when something didn't work out. Not only is Gabby an excellent wedding coordinator but she is an amazing down to earth person who we enjoyed spending time with. Gabby really cares about keeping you stress free, happy and satisfied.This has truly been a wonderful experience and we couldn't have done it without the hard work of Gabby. Sincerely Sean & Megan Kaneohe Bay Wedding February 29th 2016 read more

Words cannot express my gratitude to Gabby! As you can see, this is my first Yelp review and it's because I don't give reviews unless the service was EXCEPTIONAL. My husband and I wanted a simple, fun and intimate beach wedding but planning from a different state only added more challenge. One of the first things we did was searching for a wedding coordinator and we were extremely blessed to have found Gabby. She has made our wedding planning so pleasant since day 1 with her promptness and expertise. She genuinely cares about making your dream wedding a reality! We booked other vendors such as floral, DJ, bartender, Photo Booth and etc, ALL based on Gabby's recommendations and couldn't have had a better team on our wedding day. The wedding day was PERFECT! Everything was running flawlessly! We were stressed free and were able to enjoy ourselves on one of the most important days of our lives. That's how every couple should feel! All of our guests were impressed with the wedding and thought it was the BEST wedding they have been to and we couldn't agree more! Ok, so enough with the bragging about how amazing our wedding was. Our point is: do yourselves a favor and book Gabby immediately before she gets booked up! You will not find a more trustworthy and responsible wedding coordinator. read more

We originally thought a day-of-coordinator wouldn't be necessary for our small 30-person wedding. Hiring Gabby, however, was one of the best decisions we made. To start things off, we planned our wedding from the mainland and although we were very familiar with Oahu, having Gabby available to communicate with local vendors eased our level of anxiety. Gabby was able to use her experience in the business to make solid recommendations with wedding details and vendors that jived with the style of wedding we were going for. Gabby is has top-notch organizational skills and her attention to detail and personable demeanor makes her very easy to work with. Our wedding day plans were executed flawlessly. In fact, Gabby was able to gracefully accommodate an extremely last minute (less than 24 hours) change to the guest list in order to make it happen. It was very clear by speaking with the other vendors that they looked forward to working with her on the day-of. We highly recommend Gabby for her services to future couples that are on the fence about hiring her. She is reasonably priced and will get the job done. What more can you ask for. read more

After speaking with several coordinators, another one was unavailable and recommended Gabby..and boy, am I glad she did!! We were having a small destination wedding (12 people total) and being a super laid back bride, I didn't care about all the fuss, I just wanted someone to tell me when to walk down the beach. Gabby did that and so much more!! Although I had many of my vendors chosen before I contacted Gabby, it was reassuring that she had great things to say about those vendors. If I had a question about anything, at any point during the planning process, she was there to quickly answer it. I'm sure that I frustrated her at times because I was so care free, but she always went above and beyond. On the day of the wedding, when she arrived at our house, she was loaded down with decor from her own vow renewal the week before and took our dinner table up 12 notches! It looked amazing and way better than I could have imagined! There was one thing we didn't want to budge on with the first look timeline, and she somehow made it work perfectly! The day went so smoothly, all thanks to Gabby and her amazing assistant! Although Gabby was friends with our photographer (Bianca Photography) they hadn't worked together much, and neither had worked with our videographer, but they all worked amazingly together! Our family kept talking about how stress free and great the day was, and I have Gabby to thank for that! If you're planning on Oahu, do yourself a favor and go with Gabby, she will make your life so much easier! Mahalo, Gabby!! read more