I met Jason and Justin at a best friends wedding in April 2024. So when my now husband and I…read morestarted planning our April 2025 wedding we knew immediately who to contact for our DJ and emcee services because we had so much fun at their program and dancing along to their set. Jason coordinated and provided the DJ, Photobooth and Uplight Services. He and his team did a fantastic job. The uplights paired so well with our wall drapery and elevated the space. My husband and I along with our guests had a blast with the photobooth. Also, one of the highlights of the evening was when Jason played our requested Filipino songs- Awitin Mo at Isasayak Ko- and the crowd went nuts haha. Core memory for sure! Justin provided the emcee services and did a fantastic job with engaging our guests. Justin was also meticulous and took the time to get to know me and my husbands details like how we met, our favourite color and more to ensure a seamless program! If you are on the fence about getting this duo and their team, I hope this review would help in making your choice! They are professional, has timely and great communication, and most importantly they are fun and that translates to the crowd! Mahalo Jason, Justin and the Ono Kine Entertainment crew for making our wedding celebration so special for us and our families.

Booked Jason and Ono Kine Entertainment for our wedding this past weekend and we're glad we did…read more The live music was essential and added a nice touch playing various Hawaiian favorites. From the beginning, Jason has been very professional, responsive, and flexible in planning for our big day. His services are priced very fairly and provided great talent with a friendly attitude.

I couldn't have my dream fairytale wedding without the best storyteller. Deciding on an emcee for…read moreour wedding day was a no brainer for me because I already knew that I wanted Kuldip to narrate our love story. Without a doubt, he understood the assignment! But all jokes aside, I had the privilege to see and listen to Kuldip multiple times from previous events including birthday and weddings. We hired Kooldip Productions for emcee, dj, and sparklers. If there's one thing to know about Kuldip, is that he is THE jack of all trades, the only emcee you need, so look no further! He got the best crew and all-in-one services for your entertainment needs. No matter what type of event it is, he caters to your preferences and is personable. Not only does he want to get to know you, but he genuinely wants to make sure that your event or day is within your expectation and beyond! I did not stress one bit on my wedding day knowing Kuldip was going to run the show! He was very accommodating. Our reception went smoothly and kept everyone entertained and engaged. Our wedding day wouldn't have been AS special without Kooldip Productions, and we are extremely proud to say that we could look back at our wedding day video knowing Kuldip was our emcee along with his crew for our entertainment! If you want to make your vision and event come to life, Kooldip Productions is the only way! Highly recommend! 100000%

Hiring Kooldip Productions for my wedding was hands down my favorite and BEST decision i made for…read moremy big day. Not only is Kuldip a great speaker who can command any crowd, but he has the wittiness and humor to get the crowd truly engaged and invested in your love story. What i appreciate about Kuldip is that he makes it a priority to really get to know who you are...from how you met, to your favorite football teams, to your inside jokes with your friends and family. A few months have passed since my big day and my friends and family still bring up "that awesome emcee" i had at my wedding. Thank you Kuldip and crew for being such a huge part of making that day special! :) P.S. Kooldip Productions' equipment is top notch. We added on "the cloud" for our first dance, which is a fog machine made to look like you're literally "dancing on a cloud." I was expecting the fog to come up to our shins, but there were moments when the fog came up to our faces! Highly recommend adding on this service.

Our first impression of DJ Troy was from our staycation at the Four Seasons. We were in the pool…read moreand noticed the wedding going on by the beach. We immediately clocked the live mix was so fun and impressive that we asked a Four Seasons employee if they knew who the DJ was. And it was DJ Troy. And after a call with him, we booked him. My partner and I had a long list of must haves from a DJ / entertainment vendor. Our wedding lacked many of the more traditional moments, and we wanted our wedding to be FUN and full of laughter. DJ Troy more than delivered on it all. He was so great to work with from the beginning, and he helped create one of the best nights we've ever had. Nearly every single one of our guests had compliments for DJ Troy. Leading up to the day, DJ Troy had a great music questionnaire for us to fill out and we had an in-depth conversation about what to expect from our guests and the event. He understood our vision for the day, and he wasn't just going to press play on a playlist. He gave us examples and ensured we were all on the same page. He offered his help and advice with even some of the more stressful wedding details outside of entertainment. The fact that he shared his expertise of weddings was so appreciated! On the day of our wedding. DJ Troy curated the perfect vibes. His live mix was so good, and his energy uplifted everyone else's! Our guests were dancing from cocktail hour to the very end of the night. Not only that, but he was an expert with the flow of the event. DJ Troy knew exactly when the right time for certain parts of programming was, and he helped our coordinator move the event along in a way that made it even more enjoyable. If you want to be dancing and laughing all night without a single worry, we would strongly recommend DJ Troy for your event.

Don't hesitate to book Troy! Booking a DJ is so hard to do when booking a destination wedding, but…read moreTroy was amazing to work with, and took all of the anxiety away from the entertainment portion of wedding planning. It's been 7 years (this review is long overdue) but I still have friends telling me that we had the best DJ. Troy spent a lot of time making sure he understood the vibe we were going for and I pretty much only had to provide my "must have" songs to seed the playlist, and the special songs for first dance, entrances, etc. Troy kept the program flowing and it didn't feel rushed and it didn't drag on like so many receptions I've attended. The dance floor was ALWAYS full and even my grandparents got on the dance floor. The reception was so much fun, and I was able to just enjoy the moment, and dance all night. Thank you Troy!!!

We worked with DJ Roman Candles for our wedding this past Saturday. As a couple who is not big into…read moredancing, has always been somewhat hesitant to hire a DJ after being at events with some less than stellar examples, and who originally forwent a professional DJ in our budget planning, DJ Roman Candles was a good fit for us. Here's why: 1. He's easy going and just very relaxed, yet professional, so for us DJ novices he was easy to work with, easy to communicate with, and not intimidating at all. This easy going nature also matched our overall event vibe. 2. Communicative. He was quick to respond to any inquiries and questions, was consistent in his communication, and used tools (originally ViboDJ) that let us get involved and hands on in the process without it being overwhelming. 3. Personalized. It felt like he was able to take the information we gave him and really craft an experience unique to us. For parts of our reception that we didn't have a plan for (e.g. we skipped first dance and parent-child dances) he was able to offer viable and fun recommendations like opening with an all couples slow dance in lieu of a first dance. He also worked with our coordinator to make sure that the music for my surprise hula was queued up without the groom having any idea. 4. Adaptable and knowledgeable. In addition to letting us craft some sample playlists to get to know our vibe and taste, he let us designate some absolute "no play" songs and genres and asked us questions to get to know the taste of our crowd. When told we don't have a very dance heavy crowd he said "challenge accepted" and was, in fact, able to get many of our guests out on the dance floor. Once they were out, many were dancing the whole night which I did not expect. He adapted and responded to our crowd effectively in a way that they all (even the ones not dancing) enjoyed the music. I got many comments from guests across multiple generations that the music choice was excellent, they enjoyed the variety, and that he did a great job not overwhelming the space with too much noise. TLDR: DJ Roman Candles is flexible, professional, and really an expert at what he does. You can't go wrong hiring him for your event, and that's coming from a non-party couple.

My wife and so could not be happier hiring DJ Roman Candles! The general consensus of our guests…read moreafter our wedding was ... "This is prob the most fun I have ever had at a wedding!" Our wedding had people laughing, dancing, crying and everything ran so smooth really with him taking on MC duties as well. DJ Roman had amazing callouts for my wife my mom, helped facilitate and focus our guests attention during our gender reveal during the wedding. He also played all of the music and understood the dynamic of our group and the music our guests really vibed with. He had everyone from the elder generation to the children up dancing and having a great time. If you want a great DJ, MC with a great voice, and most of all fun, hire DJ Roman Candles. He is definitely a step above the others.

My wife and I live in the SF Bay Area and wanted a destination wedding in Oahu. We travel to Oahu…read moreonce or twice a year anyway and thought it would be a nice way to double up as a vacay for family and close friends. Initially we expected 40 - 45 people, so it wouldn't be that big of a deal, right? Well..... 10 more people got added.... And then another 10 were added... And then 20 more... And all of a sudden our initial headcount doubled. Yikes, it evolved into a big deal. We had to manage, coordinate, and pay for vendors based on phone/email and a 5 hour flight away. This would prove to be a daunting task... Mike Bell and his team came highly rated on The Knot so we gave him a call. He's super chill, professional, and competitive with his pricing. Once we expressed interest in his DJ services, he forwarded us a questionnaire. It asked about the types of music that we like and the types of music that we don't like (aka music that will be banned). It asked which specific songs would be played during which specific portion of the reception (entrance music, father daughter dance, garter toss, bouquet toss, cake cutting, etc). It was very specific as to which version of the song (original, cover, acoustic, etc), which artist, and which year. We thought to ourselves that a person that puts this much thought and attention into his questionnaires would put even more into the actual event itself. DJ services: Done. Many of our family has kids, so we wanted to add a little fun to the reception. We were hoping for a photobooth. We reached out to all of our potential vendors for leads and contacts. Mike Bell stated that he had a guy and if we opted to upgrade our DJ package, he would throw in the photobooth for free. Photobooth: Done. Next, our event coordinator asked us who was doing our "uplighting". We explained that we thought that lights were included in the package. She said that basic room lighting is included with the reception, but suggested we hire a vendor to do our "uplighting".... Grrrrrreat, let's add something new to our ever growing list. Again, we reached out to our potential vendors for leads and contacts. And again, Mike Bell came through in the clutch. He stated that for a nominal fee, he'll handle all of the lighting. Uplighting (whatever that is): Done. Lastly, our pastor was unable to make it to Hawaii because he already had an event scheduled for that weekend. We reached out to our event coordinator and all of our vendors for leads and contacts..... And lo and behold... Mike Bell himself is a wedding officiant. And he's not just qualified...... he's kind of overqualified. He circulated another detailed questionnaire about our relationship to help provide more insight and to make the ceremony personal. We checked out samples of his work on YouTube and were brought to tears. His words were extremely inspirational. Wedding Officiant: Done. Our daunting task of hiring vendors was cut in half because of the services of Mike Bell and his team. Fast forward to the wedding day.... Mike spoke such powerful words at our ceremony. It spoke to both of us and brought about tears of joy. He used a lot of material from the questionnaires to personalize his anecdotes. I felt like I knew him since kindergarten. And so did some of my family, LOL. Feel free to peep the video here. https://vimeo.com/252007158 Mike killed it (in a good way) at the reception. He played all of the music from our extensive playlists and made some good executive decisions on his own. When he noticed that people weren't dancing to specific types of songs, he'd fade it and return to ones that brought people back out. He noticed that the Electric Slide brought a lot of people to the dance floor, so once things started slowing down on the dance floor, he switched back to the Electric Slide, followed by the Cupid Shuffle, followed by Cha Cha Shuffle 1 and 2. The dance floor was packed. And it was 25 minutes of non-stop cardio and sweat flying all over the place. The lighting was beautiful. Feel free to peep the photos here. http://www.mesascottohana.wedding/photos/1542334 The photobooth was so fun. I kept looking over at the bar and thinking to myself that our bar tab was going to be super expensive because the line was long .... all night. And then I realized that it was the line to the photobooth, which was adjacent to the bar. Phew, that was a close one. Mike and his crew provided a ton of fun accessories and props. The technology was top notch and self supported. You simply click on the button on the screen, pose, and wait for it to print. There was staff on hand to add paper and answer questions, but it was super easy to use. My nephews and nieces had a blast. Kortni and I highly recommend Mike for all of your wedding needs: DJ, lighting, photobooth, officiating Mike Bell and his staff are top notch. Blessings, Vince & Kortni

In short--Mike Bell was a HUGE DISAPPOINTMENT and took our money without rendering any services…read more Called us "disgusting" for wanting our money back even though he was the one who cancelled on us 2 months before our wedding. Several of our vendors said they did not like him and that we were better off without him. Before COVID hit, I chose Mike because of his ratings, his charisma, and his willingness to decrease his price to match another DJ. When one of my vendors asked which DJ we went with we told her Mike Bell and she didn't say anything, but she had this look that made me think, "I wonder what happened for her to have that reaction." Our wedding was supposed to be in April 2020, but with the CDC gathering restrictions of 50, we decided to postpone. Mike said he would be able to do our wedding which we decided to move to September 2020. Of course things were still not good then, so we decided to wait a whole year in hopes things would be better in HI by September 2021. Come July 2021 we get an email from our coordinators saying that Mike may not attend the wedding due to him moving back to the mainland and not wanting to take any of the 3 steps to travel to HI. I emailed him if he would be able to attend and he replied it would be a good idea to get a backup DJ in case the restrictions wouldn't be lifted by September 2021. So 2 months before my wedding I frantically looked for a new DJ, this time going with a recommendation from our coordinators. Go with Crichton with The Perfect Wedding DJs. He literally saved us and is the kindest person who has a heart and cares for couples! I emailed Mike asking for a refund since he was cancelling on us in which he stated we would not get a refund. I couldn't believe that he wouldn't even offer a partial refund...HE WAS THE ONE CANCELLING ON US! I then wrote back stating we would take legal action in which he replied that our actions were "disgusting." Really? You're the one taking ALL of the money without rendering any services (again--he cancelled on us!) and then calling us "disgusting." Really goes to show the character of this guy. He then attempted to defend himself by saying it was for his safety (if it was, you would take any of the 3 steps to make it to our wedding)...but obviously it was about his greed. He wrote the date was a "courtesy date transfer" and nowhere in the contract did it say he needed to attend our wedding in September. Out of all of our vendors, he was the only one who used this excuse. Even if we didn't sign a contract with the other vendors of the new date, they still went by their word when they agreed to be at our wedding. This got me thinking that he probably had already planned to screw couples over which is why he didn't have us sign any contracts. If he really was planning on attending the wedding--and the contract is so important for him--then he would've made us sign a new one. He also attempted to make us feel like we missed an opportunity by writing that he would've (yeah right) recommended to us another DJ, but decided against it because he didn't want us suing these DJs. 1) You still have our money for services you didn't render, 2) Why would we trust your judgment after you stole our money? 3) So you were going to tell us last second of a trusted DJ when you had told us to look for a backup DJ? Bunch of BS. Do not go with Mike Bell. Completely unethical guy and not looking out for couples at all, only looking out for money.

Long Overdue Praise for Joseph Esser and His Incredible Team…read more This review is long overdue for Joseph Esser and his phenomenal team of photographers and videographers. If you're searching for a wedding photographer and videographer in Hawaii, look no further -- Joseph and his team are truly among the best. From the very beginning, I was impressed by Joseph's professionalism, warmth, and incredible attention to detail. In the months leading up to the wedding, he collaborated closely with my amazing wedding planners, Fred and Kate, to review the timeline and ensure everything was aligned. That preparation paid off -- the entire day ran smoothly and stress-free, allowing me to fully enjoy every moment. Joseph and his team arrived punctually and were ready to capture the magic from start to finish. They didn't just take photos -- they preserved moments. Looking back at the images and videos now, I'm filled with joy reliving those memories with my husband. What truly sets Joseph apart is how much he cares. His energy and positive attitude were infectious -- he had us laughing all day, which naturally translated into joyful, candid photos full of smiles. Beyond his personality, it was his instinct and thoughtfulness that left a lasting impression. For example, during our grand reception entrance, we used a money gun that left fake bills scattered all over the dance floor. Before our first dance began, Joseph got down on his knees and cleared the floor himself -- not something you'd expect from your lead photographer, but it speaks volumes about his commitment to the perfect shot and a smooth experience. Similarly, during the ceremony, when my wedding train and cape needed adjusting, Joseph didn't hesitate or wait for a bridesmaid -- he stepped in and fixed it himself to ensure everything looked flawless. These small, meaningful actions showed just how much he truly cares about his clients and the quality of his work. Joseph and his team worked tirelessly for nine hours, and the final results were nothing short of spectacular. Every guest who's seen our photos and video has commented on how stunning they are. We also opted for a 10-minute wedding highlight video -- and I highly recommend it! The timing of the music, lyrics, and our vows were perfectly matched with the visuals. The attention to detail, from the transitions to even the placement of our names on the Cover page -- Everything was intentional, thoughtful, and beautifully executed. As someone who is very detail-oriented, I was blown away by how aligned Joseph and his team were with my vision. Their passion for what they do shines through in every frame. They don't just document a wedding -- they tell a story. Thank you, Joseph, for being such an integral part of our day and for capturing it so perfectly. You and your team are truly the best -- mahalo from the bottom of our hearts!

TL;DR: Joseph is a wonderful person and a stellar…read morephotographer with an eye for capturing the essence of his couples and the true magic of the day! He and his photo/video team were so much fun, and you won't regret getting a chance to work with them! The Long Story: Our wedding planner recommended Joseph after my now-husband and I told her how photography/videography were among our top priorities for our big day. During our first call with Joseph, we immediately sensed that he'd be a great fit. He was delightful and easy to talk with, and his extensive knowledge, thoroughness, and patience in walking us through our many questions made us realize we'd be in the hands of a true professional. So after reviewing his gorgeous portfolio of wedding photography, we ended up booking a 10 hour photo/video package (which included an engagement shoot and photo booth as add-ons). Our engagement shoot (which we highly recommend doing with Joseph before your wedding day so you can get to know him and get used to being photographed) quickly solidified our opinion of him as both an excellent photographer and an awesome person overall! He woke up bright and early to meet us for sunrise and even went above and beyond by helping me find someone willing to do my hair and makeup at the last minute, which I was incredibly grateful for. The session started out with some rain, but Joseph was super chill and suggested we wait and see what happens. Sure enough, the rain clouds parted, treating us to a gorgeous sunrise. My husband and I are super awkward when it comes to photos, but Joseph made us feel so at ease with his fun, infectious personality and his thoughtful approach to directing us. Funnily enough, this engagement rain experience repeated itself on our wedding day, when a seasonably late Kona low was pouring rain all over the island during the week of the wedding and into the big day itself. Despite the gloom of both the weather and the bummed out bride (aka me), Joseph and his team brought bright, positive vibes from the get-go. They showed incredible care and flexibility given the circumstances and pivoted seamlessly when the weather prevented us from doing our first look at our originally planned location. When we were running ahead of schedule, Joseph and his main videographer, Jimi, even made sure to get extra photos/videos of us in some cool locations nearby. And when the moment of truth came for our actual wedding? Pure magic--no rain for the ceremony and a stunning sunset! Joseph and his team did an incredible job at capturing just how unique that day was, and we're grateful to have had them there by our sides throughout. Thank you, Joseph and team, for capturing such wonderful memories for us! P.S. Check out Joseph's wedding podcast, Unveiling Paradise! We were featured on Episode 69, and in that episode, Joseph does a wonderful job breaking down how photography is handled when weather threatens your big day :)

I first texted Teddy last year when we started to plan our destination wedding in Oahu. He was…read morehighly recommended by our wedding coordinator. He was very prompt with responding and was very friendly and professional! Thank you so much Teddy! You have been an awesome vendor to work with.

I give Teddy 5/5 stars on his services, equipment quality, and efforts. He was a pleasure to work…read morewith and made us feel so comfortable. I'm glad we've chose him to capture our special day, our video turned out amazing and would highly recommend anyone who needs a wedding videographer to Teddy Naputo films!

Kody and Kat at Krossroads was f'n awesome. Best service ever. This Bradda is always smiling,…read morereally happy and willing to help. He had more props than other parties I've been at and they are up to date. I highly recommend his service. Oh, he can package to your needs and what you can.afford. Thumbs F'n up.

There are few times where I would go out of my way to write a yelp review. Krossroads Photography…read morehas been one of the better photobooth's I have ever experienced. Kat and Kody are such sweet people and they honestly have the best intentions when trying to plan for your special occasion. They did my son's first birthday and I didn't really have any idea of how I wanted my layout to look. Kat took the time to create me a layout that was to my theme and vision. They were early and maintained great energy and service throughout the entire party. The process to get the picture was also very simple and easy. I would highly recommend anyone needing a photobooth to this company.