My husband and I worked with Molly at Bliss in Bloom to plan our 71-person wedding at Rosewood Kona Village in May. In our monthly planning calls, chats in the Aisle Planner platform Contacts section, "shower thoughts" email threads and text chains as the big day approached, Molly was always proactive, responsive, kind and fun to work with. On site, her colleague Allison was a grounding presence in the hair and makeup suite, keeping everyone feeling taken care of and on schedule. I cannot recommend this fantastic team enough for their high level of attention to detail and A+ execution on my vision for my Bridal Dinner, Welcome Party, Ceremony, Reception, After Party, and Goodbye Breakfast. read more

Kirsten with Bliss in Bloom is the best wedding planner! Not only did she provide top-notch service for our wedding, but also executed the wedding events and wedding day extremely well. My husband and I got married in April 2024 and we started the planning process about a year and a half before the wedding. Throughout the months, Kirsten was an excellent communicator, organized, and very kind. We emailed and texted regularly, had monthly meetings (weekly meetings when we got closer to the wedding), and she made sure to followed up on tasks that I needed to do as a bride. I never felt stressed with planning the wedding, and I know that is ultimately because of Kirsten. I trusted her from the beginning, not only because of her amazing experience, but because she is a good person and executes the job well. She and her team also planned our welcome party, which was breath taking. Everything was beyond perfect. Kirsten, thank you for all you and your team did for our special day. You made us feel like the most badass bride and groom. Thank you for everything! read more

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I can't thank Bliss in Bloom enough for making my entire wedding planning process so easy. I knew from my first call with Kirsten that I had to work with them. I never felt like I was just another client, Kirsten always took time to get to know me, my fiance and our wedding dreams. They have amazing preferred vendors and are so well-connected (and respected) on the island, which was a huge relief as a long-distance bride. Kirsten never hesitated to text, call, answer questions, or help find solutions. Because of all this, I did not feel stressed going into the wedding day. Kirsten put my mind at ease and made sure every last detail was thought through. I can 100% say my wedding day (and the entire planning process) would NOT have gone smoothly without Kirsten and Bliss in Bloom. If you're even considering getting married on the island, do yourself a favor and work with Bliss in Bloom. read more

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One of the best decisions we made when planning our wedding, was to hire Kirsten! When thinking about our wedding, we just wanted to be present and not have to worry about the little things that make up the wedding. We can honestly say that we were not stressed out about our big day, because we knew Kirsten was taking care of it! She took our stress of planning our wedding, and for that we will forever be thankful! It was easy to give her the key to the night, since she was always professional and always on top of things. We gave her our vision for the wedding, and she made it happen! On top of that, Kirsten dealt with different Covid restrictions being implemented 2 months before our wedding, and every week was something new. Still, we never were worried what our wedding would look like because we knew Kirsten would make it the best it could be! She gave us numerous ideas on what we could do with the new restrictions, and in the end, it all worked out perfectly - exceeding our expectations! Beyond that, Kirsten and Bliss In Bloom hold themselves accountable so we don't have too! Words can't describe how thankful we are with Kirsten for making our dream wedding a reality! If you want a stress-free wedding, in which all you must do is be present and enjoy it, hire them! read more

We had the most stunning wedding of our dreams thanks to Allison and the team at Bliss in Bloom. My first initial call with Allison made me feel seen and supported, and I knew that she would be the perfect person to help us plan our wedding. Allison was able to seamlessly navigate the entire process, including all the family conundrums that undoubtedly show up...and we certainly had a few! Through it all Allison always made sure everyone was taken care of and I'm forever grateful for how she showed up for us. Planning a wedding is a LOT! At times it felt like decision overload but I always trusted that the Bliss in Bloom team had it down. We ended up having over 150 guests flying in from all over. Our wedding ended up being the most beautiful, unforgettable night of our lives. Completely stress-free. Incredible music. Stunning decor. And a wedding ceremony that our friends and family still talk about months later. I have so much love for Allison and cannot recommend Bliss In Bloom enough!! read more

Lynn and the Bliss In Bloom team were beyond fantastic. The level of coordination and planning allowed us to focus on each other and the celebration of our marriage on the night of the ceremony and reception which was so wonderful. Lynn especially deserves so much adulation helping us make everything work so well in the toughest of times through COVID-19 and the seemingly constant change of local regulations. Further, the detailed timeline and fantastic communication with us and all of our vendors was appreciated on all fronts. We could not be happier with the work of her and her team. read more

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Coming from one of the worst-case-scenario COVID brides, Bliss in Bloom are truly the most wonderful wedding planning humans, let me tell you why. Our March 28, 2020 wedding was canceled the day the CDC banned 50 person gatherings. We were 2 days away from leaving. As an ICU nurse, this was an extremely difficult time to not only choose to postpone our dream wedding, but wait in uncertainty. And we waited, and waited, and waited, for months. Hawaii's travel guidelines were not only the most limited but continued far beyond everywhere else.  As things began to slowly open up in Hawaii, we began to pick up the pieces and replan. Throughout the roller coaster emotions, Allison was there with us for it all. She, of all people, more than understood how devastating and frustrating this was for us. She listened, was kind, understanding, supportive, and was above all always patient with us. Responses were always quick, thoughtful, and genuine in giving feedback to help my extreme indecisiveness. I appreciated how positive and fluid her relationships with the other vendors were, and come the day of, all worked together like a well oiled machine (post COVID mind you). This was very telling of how well she ran Bliss in Bloom, operating in a small community who honor and live aloha.  Up until our new big day, many things were still uncertain. Allison was honest in expectations and was prepared for anything to happen. A few days before the wedding, Hawaii required an event form be submitted and approved to have our wedding. Before I could even worry, she of course was on top of it and we were approved. Just to make sure we abided by our paperwork, 9 of Kona's finest police officers made an appearance during the reception (must have been a slow night?). Some guests told me of how Allison was on them at the doorway, paperwork in hand and teeth out ready to defend our wedding day! They joked about being strippers, wished us well, and we got a priceless photo out of it.  In the end, May 1, 2021 was perfect. I have goosebumps sitting here looking back on just how truly perfect it was. I can't help but feel our original date needed to fall apart for the new one to come together. And Bliss in Bloom made that happen. I am overcome with endless gratitude and love for Allison and the Bliss in Bloom team. Did I mention she even pinned the boutonnière on my groom? On top of the many duties she had that day! Nothing short from above and beyond. It was my second easiest YES I have ever said! Don't even second guess it, BOOK THEM! read more

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When we got engaged in the fall of 2018, we decided to do a destination wedding on the Big Island. Out of all the wedding planners we reached out to, Allison at Bliss in Bloom was the first to respond and she was very excited to work with us. She did not discourage us that it was too early to plan for a 2020 wedding. Allison has planned many weddings without the couple ever stepping onto the island, but what better way to do a weekend getaway for "wedding planning?" We flew out three times from LAX over the following year and we met up with Allison every time. We knew we were in good hands. She would even point out things we never knew we needed! She has worked with many vendors on the island and we trusted her insight. Allison also worked with us whenever we felt one of the vendors was out of our budget. We used the Aisle Planner website to keep track of our vendors, decisions, budget, and inspiration pictures. Allison and her team were easily accessible by text and email. They contacted all the vendors for us and figured out what deposits were needed. As it got closer to our wedding day, Allison scheduled monthly phone calls with us to make sure everything was still on track. In March 2020, our lives changed and the pandemic threw the biggest wrench at all our hard work. We desperately held on to our wedding date in April 2020 as we dealt with our shrinking guest count. Allison kept us in the loop on what was happening on the island. It was not long before we ultimately postponed our special day. While we were stuck in California, Allison notified all our vendors and took care of everything on the island, including scheduling the new wedding date for 2021. Fast forward a year later, we reached out to Allison to tie up any loose ends from the previous year. She followed up on new COVID restrictions and remaining balances with the vendors and we let her know the final guest count. DAY OF COORDINATION Allison and her team, Lynn and Kirsten, attended the church rehearsal the day before the wedding. It's a good thing we already planned out the timeline prior to the day of the wedding because everything left our brains on the wedding day. As the bridal party got dolled up, the Bliss in Bloom team overlooked the setup at both the venue and the church. I had to hide in the car before the church ceremony and Allison sensed I felt lonely. I'm so thankful Kirsten kept me company in the car to distract me from my nerves! The team made sure we stayed on schedule with toasts and dinner so we can have beautiful sunset photos. We had appetizers and drinks at our sweetheart table during cocktail hour. We also had plenty to eat for dinner and we were so full! Allison even had safety pins when the wedding dress bustle could not handle all the partying. At the end of the night, the team handled the breakdown of the venue as the bridal party left with plenty of flowers and leftovers. Do not hesitate when it comes to Bliss in Bloom! It was the best decision we made and two years of wedding planning were finally made into a beautiful reality. If Bliss in Bloom can handle a pandemic, they can handle any wedding hurdle. We will miss working with these lovely ladies and we look forward to coming back to the Big Island soon! read more

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Bliss and Bloom for the win. Our wedding planner, Lynn, basically saved our entire wedding. We had a major issue 3 hours before the start of the ceremony. It's a really long story, but the venue we had originally booked wouldn't let our officiant in (they weren't on the "guest list"). Lynn also was not "on the list". We panicked and pandemonium ensued. We were not ready to give up on our original spot. We argued and fought with the venue's management for hours, always seemingly only a few minutes away from reaching a deal. While we were in sheer denial of what was happening, Lynn knew that things were not going to work out. At the last minute, she coordinated an alternative location, on the same beach but about a mile down from where we were originally planning to be. This location ended up being even better and we cannot thank her enough! Bliss & Bloom, you saved us. read more

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Kirsten and her team from Bliss in Bloom were the best wedding planners my wife and I could ever ask for. We had the unfortunate experience of having to delay our original wedding date on March 28, 2020 to an uncertain time in the future. Through it all, Kirsten has been there for us. If our wedding proceeded as planned on March 28th, Kirsten definitely made the process as painless as possible. We had many scattered ideas of what we wanted, and Kirsten was able to make sense of all of It and create a wedding that was picture perfect. A week from our wedding date, we had decided to postpone due to COVID concerns. Kirsten did all the legwork to contact our vendors, and checked up on us periodically just to see how we were doing. We then settled for February 2021, but again decided to delay to June (a full 15 months from our original date!) for vaccination purposes. Again, Kirsten did everything to make the process so smooth. Then the big day came - there were no hiccups, all the pieces fell perfectly into place, and everything was so picturesque. We could not be happier with how everything went. Even the small stuff that may have been issues, were not issues at all because of the Bliss in Bloom team. Seriously, if you are reading this wondering if Bliss in Bloom would act in your best interest, or if you don't know who to choose because it may seem so overwhelming, keep this in mind - Kirsten was such a supportive part of one of the most testing and grueling experiences in wedding planning, and still, she handled it with such grace. You want someone who is organized, compassionate, down-to-earth, experienced, and professional, and she was all that and more. Kirsten - thank you for making our day so special. You're the best! read more

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Bliss in Bloom is a must have for your event planning! I promise you they are the best decision you'll ever make for the most special day of your life! Lynn from Bliss in Bloom was my rock. I knew immediately from our first phone call that this process will be easy because of her. She was calm, positive, and excited to help in any way she could. She heard it in my voice on how stressed I was when I couldn't find a florist/make up artist and Lynn worked her magic! On the day of the wedding, I thought I had nailed down every detail...but so much slipped through my mind that day. Lynn was there to pick up those pieces and all those worries went away. Words cannot describe how appreciative we are for Lynn! That day will forever be in our hearts and it is because of Lynn with Bliss in Bloom read more

I can't express enough how grateful my wife and I are that we worked with Bliss in Bloom to help coordinate/plan our wedding on the Big Island. Every member there is so friendly, and they went above and beyond to make sure our day went smoothly. Lynn was our point person, and she was amazing--and that is in no way hyperbolic. 30mph winds during set-up threatened to blow away decorations (and tables at one point) and an overturned truck blocked the main road to the wedding site, but Lynn somehow managed to not only make sure the wedding was picture-perfect, she made sure nobody else had to worry about dealing with these potential issues. The ceremony and reception were perfect, and Lynn was instrumental in making that so. If you're getting married anywhere Bliss in Bloom services, I highly recommend working with them. They will make sure your big day goes just the way you want it to while taking away the stress and headaches that can go along with planning such an important event. read more

Just had our wedding last week and it was like a dream! Lynn was our "day of" coordinator. She was organized, professional, and responsive, not to mention she was also a super sweet person whom you would want to be friends with. I'm meticulous and tends to micromanage, so it was super important to find a planner that I could trust. Lynn was exactly that person! She incorporated all the decor elements I wanted and brought extra stuff to create the tablescape and welcome table exactly as (or even better than) my vision! She understood our needs perfectly and considered all the details (e.g. lighting up the sparklers and handling them to the guests at the right time), so we could enjoy every moment of our wedding day! Some of the other vendors were also happy that we chose Bliss in Bloom. I would definitely recommend them to any couple who's considering a wedding on the Big Island. read more

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Working with Bliss in Bloom was THEE best thing I could've done for my wedding. I had such an amazing time planning my event with the help of Lynn she was so genuine, honest, and caring about my day. When I tell you Bliss in Bloom are truly here to make your day special and you less stressed. Every question I had or thought idea I didn't Lynn was there to assist, she was knowledgeable in area as well the working relationship with the vendors. I was so fortunate to be able to fully enjoy my wedding and have such great memories. I have heard so many stories as well seen the drama behind the scenes on wedding day i can honestly say I can't relate my day was beyond PERFECT. Thank you so much Bliss in Bloom especially Lynn and Kirsten!!! I wish I could do it again read more

IF YOU ARE DEBATING TO HIRE ALLISON AND HER TEAM TO HELP PLAN YOUR WEDDING.... ABSOLUTELY DO IT. My husband and I got married at the Mauna Kea Resort in May of 2019 and booked Bliss in Bloom to do of day of coordination, honestly the best money we spent on the entire wedding. I naively believed that we did not need any extra help in planning our wedding as I tend to be extremely type A/organized and I grew up on the Big Island and thought I would have had an upper hand in having my family living on the Island assist with anything I needed (lol). I also didn't think that day of coordination would be worth the money. After my first call with Allison, my opinion completely changed as it was clear that she and her team had a lot of experience and positive working relationships with the hotel as well as the local vendors. This made the process so much easier and much more streamlined. Allison and Kirsten also provided me with tons of helpful information in securing vendors and negotiating contracts (something I didn't know they would provide as I had only hired them to do day of coordination). They were also gentle yet honest in telling me there were certain things I didn't need to spend money on and offered cost-effective solutions without sacrificing the design or ideas I had planned for. Allison and Kirsten were always extremely responsive and communicative in the months leading up to the wedding. Again, I did not think that a day of coordinator would assist in any of this. But throughout the entire process they were very encouraging and professional and always set up calls with me whenever I started to become overwhelmed (everything you need to help minimize any wedding related anxiety or stress). Allison also gently encouraged my husband and I to do the hula/play the saxophone after we had almost cut it off of our timeline. Our performances ended up being one of the most special parts of our reception for us. On the actual rehearsal/day of the wedding, Allison and her team were so much better than we could have imagined. Allison has the clear ability to stir the ship and delegate tasks. She also encouraged our parents/bridal party to direct any issues or concerns to her and her team to help minimize our stress. And even in the middle of directing the whole wedding day, Allison still made the time to text me to see how I was doing. Everything went soooo smoothly that my husband and I were able to cruise through the wedding day without any worries or concerns. If there is anything that I regret, it's not having hired Allison from the start to plan the entire thing. MAHALO NUI BLISS IN BLOOM we love you guys and cannot thank you enough! read more

Annie and Allison are great. We had Bliss in Bloom for floral and wedding day coordination for our wedding in this past May. Annie realized everything I had in mind, she gave me the wedding with perfect tone and atmosphere I desired. I was a little worried when we communicate via email about the mood board, because the mood board was kind of simple and casual, I was not sure if Annie got what I want in details. But it proves that my worries were unnecessary, the final product was stunning! Everything was so beautiful, I really like the floral arrangement and table set up. Allison is a fantastic coordinator. There was a tropic storm passing by in the week of my wedding. We were watching the weather closely, and Allison called me at 6:00am one day prior to the wedding to discuss the implementation of the back-up plans when she saw that the storm was still reluctant to go. Luckily the next day was a nice sunny day. But I was very thankful for Allison's dedication in our wedding and taking all the initiatives to make it perfect. After our wedding, she helped to cleaned up and packed everything, so I dont have to worry a bit and could fully enjoy my time with my family and guests. They worth the money. Book Bliss in Bloom if you can! read more

Bliss in Bloom did an amazing job helping with our small destination wedding! It was such a pleasure working with Lynn, who was easy-going, collaborative, and very knowledgeable with a keen eye for detail. She helped bring our ideas to life in a way that I did not think would be possible! In the days leading up to the wedding and the day-of, Lynn and the team's presence were invaluable. They were discrete, diligent and generous with their time and coordination efforts, and always brought good vibes and energy. I don't know what I would have done without Bliss In Bloom and would highly recommend to anyone in the market for a full on, month-of, or day-of wedding. planner. Thank you Lynn and thank you Bliss In Bloom, we are so grateful for your hard work and talents. Our wedding guests share our praise and appreciation, and we truly believe them when they say it was the nicest destination/backyard-styled wedding that they've ever been to :) read more

Our wedding was amazing and flawless, THANKS TO LYNN! She was our month of coordinator, but she took care of us months prior to our wedding. She consistently communicated with us to make sure we were feeling good, that things were organized and that I, bride, was happy! On the day of, I didn't worry about a thing. Lynn and her team really go above and beyond to make sure everything is perfect. On top of it all, Lynn is one of the sweetest people you will meet. I am so glad that we chose Bliss In Bloom and I am so thankful for Lynn for making my day perfect! read more

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Working with Allison and her team always ensures a great event! Coming from a heart of love and excellence, they coordinate and communicate so well, and always leave our brides so happy. We recently had the pleasure of working with Lynn for Brittany & Jijo's wedding. Seeing the bride so relaxed was no doubt in large part to Lynn's hard work and care. Can't wait to work with you all again in the near future! read more

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Is it normal to search for any excuse to text your former wedding planner just...because? I had braced myself for the post-wedding-blues from the get-go, but I had no idea that months after our wedding date, I'd have Bliss in Bloom FOMO. Allison and her team deserve a glowing review that I've struggled to craft. It seems impossible to capture the incredible experience of working with Allison. As for the phenomenal wedding that went down in Kona? There are no words! It was MAGIC. As an event planner who loves to be creative and work with her hands, I have to admit that I had major concerns about finding a someone who would be able to translate my ideas into design-driven, effortlessly cool, and insanely fun wedding we set out to offer our guests. And to do so with an entire ocean between us. Not being able to be on-site or able to touch, feel, and mix-and-match each element to our wedding was going to be a challenge for me. How do you explain to a wedding coordinator that you don't want anything "obviously tropical" when you're getting married in the tropics?! After two phone calls, it was clear that Allison was the one who could make it happen. She understood my aesthetic and energy immediately, was killer when it came to communicating with not just me--but many, many vendors--and was dedicated to our vision. There are countless examples where Allison proved to be invaluable. These moments extended far past our wedding date and contract. Allison had our backs from day one, and in the end, our wedding exceeded everyone's wildest dreams. Thank you, Allison! read more

Hiring Allison and her team was the best decision I made. Allison was not only my wedding planner but also became my therapist, wedding stylist, and friend. I would recommend her and her team to any/all of my friends. As Miranda Priestly said, "if you don't hire her, you're an idiot" read more

A MUST FOR ANY BIG ISLAND WEDDING/EVENT From start to finish Bliss In Bloom provided the most incredible experience for us when it came to preparing for our special day. I will never forget how happy, and supported Allison and Lynn left me feeling after our very first conversation, and each connection after that. Lynn brought me to tears many times, even just thinking afterward about how she put her whole heart and soul into our wedding. As guests started to arrive, we had to close the doors where I was getting ready- I didn't even do a final walk through, because I had full faith that in Lynn's hands, it would all be perfect. The vendor suggestions, coordination and timeline preparation, rehearsal and wedding timeline were all exceptionally executed. We feel so blessed to have worked with these ladies, and know that they played a crucial roll in our day being PERFECT! read more

The ladies of Bliss in Bloom are awesome. Our entire wedding planning process was long and messy - we postponed twice due to Covid and ultimately scaled down from a large resort event to a backyard wedding, so it seemed like our plans were always drastically changing. Throughout that process we got to speak with both Allison and Kirsten. It was clear that they really did their best to coordinate between the two of them on how to best help us. They provided honest advice and insight into the vendors we were considering. We worked with Kirsten the most, and she was great to talk to and always responded to our emails quickly. We decided to go with the small backyard wedding on relatively short notice on a date that worked for our family and vendors. Unfortunately Kirsten wasn't able to make it that day, but she did a lot of preparation and coordination ahead of time with our vendors to help set us up for success (which worked fine for us since it was such a small event). Overall we were really glad to have Bliss in Bloom there to help us navigate the craziness of pandemic wedding planning! read more

Words cannot express our gratitude and appreciation for Allison and Lynn. My husband, Bill and I were on the fence about hiring a day of coordinator, but living in Philadelphia and planning a wedding in Hawaii, it starting to make more sense as we talked about it and it was the best decision! From the moment I spoke with Allison and Lynn, I felt at ease. Lynn was our day of coordinator for our wedding, April 21, 2018. She went above and beyond to make our day extremely special. Prior to hiring Bliss in Bloom, we had already started planning with booking location, photographer, hair and make-up. Lynn made sure to communicate with our current vendors and also helped book vendors that we didn't get to yet such as music, flowers, decor, reception, and the most important... our officiant. Lynn was very responsive and thorough throughout the whole process. She took care of everything with such ease before, during, and after the wedding. I can honestly say that Lynn made our wedding day and without her I don't know what we would have done. We are beyond thankful that were had the opportunity to work her. We highly recommend hiring Bliss in Bloom for your big day! read more

My now husband says hiring Bliss in Bloom was the best decision we made. I had to convince him at first why a wedding planner would be incredibly helpful. We lived in the San Francisco Bay Area and were getting married at the Mauna Kea Beach Hotel. Why that isn't reason enough... But now, he tells all of our friends they need to hire Bliss in Bloom for their weddings. Hawaii held a special meaning for my husband and I, and we knew immediately we wanted to get married at the Mauna Kea Hotel. But we lived halfway across the Pacific Ocean and didn't know where to start. Not only was planning a wedding overwhelming, but planning a wedding during a pandemic added uncertainty to the already overwhelming process. It was Allison who made our dreams come to life. Planning a wedding during the pandemic with the future unknown, Allison was very attentive, forthcoming, and calm as we planned a wedding with many things uncertain. She assured us that no matter what it will still be a day to remember, made the planning process a lot easier. Our monthly phone calls and online website made communication and planning so easy. She was incredibly professional throughout the entire process, and the perfect person to be there the day of to help with all of our last minute needs. Our wedding was the best day of our lives, and thanks to Allison and Bliss in Bloom, it went off without a hitch. Our only problem was that our dance floor was too small! Our wedding exceeded all our expectations, and came together so well, we are incredibly grateful for the time and effort Allison and her team put into this. We could not have done it without her, and are forever thankful for everything she did. HIRE THEM! YOU WON'T REGRET IT! read more

We couldn't have managed a Big Island wedding without Bliss in Bloom! From finding the perfect venue and the right vendors, to incredible day of details - Bliss in Bloom helped us make our dream wedding a reality. It was everything we could have asked thanks to Allison and her incredible team! read more

We could say a million great things about Kirsten and the team, and would still have a million more. We planned our wedding completely remotely, and when we arrived, it exceeded all of our expectations. Not a single hiccup! Kirsten was organized, meticulous, responsive, professional, and creative, throughout the whole process. What else can you ask for?! The month leading up to the wedding, she took over and went above and beyond to make sure we felt comfortable and assured. The day of--perfection. I was able to take swim, hang out with friends, and a slow lunch the day of...imagine that! The team even handled an unexpected shower with grace and stayed on time. Kirsten, thank you for making our special day absolutely magical. You rock! read more

Hiring Allison and Kirsten from Bliss in Bloom to help us with our wedding turned wedding anniversary celebration was one of the best decisions we made. We felt like we didn't have to lift a finger to get anything done and there were so many details that they paid attention to that we never would have thought of. Our celebration was everything we could have dreamed of and more because of their hard work, effort and serious talent. If you are even thinking about hiring Bliss in Bloom for your event, stop thinking and just do it. read more

Choosing to work with Bliss in Bloom was easily the best decision we made for our wedding! From our very first call with Kirsten, I knew we were in good hands. It was also very comforting to know we were working with reliable individuals through Bliss in Bloom's preferred vendor list. Kirsten took the time to get to know us as a couple and our vision for our wedding from the start. She was always very communicative and had great follow up on any action items. She was available for questions and offered great advice along the way. On our wedding day, we were able to be present and enjoy ever moment without worrying about logistics because Kirsten and her team had it handled! I would recommend working with Bliss in Bloom to any couple - you won't regret it! read more

Annie did our floral design for our wedding last year. We met with Annie and discussed our ideas months before our wedding in her cute shop and we were able to look through her rentable items. She worked closely with our planner and the florals were wonderful! I loved my bouquet, it was everything I pictured it would be! All the other detail items and flowers were beautiful. Annie was super sweet and great to work with. Also, she was very helpful and recommend my hair and make-up artist. I would highly recommend her to all brides getting married on the Big Island of Hawaii!!! Thank you Annie!!! You can see her work here: http://pacificweddings.com/lovenotes/hitched-in-hawaii/ read more

Words cannot express how grateful I am to have worked with Allison to plan our September 2018 wedding! We chose Allison to plan our weekend of events at the Mauna Kea after interviewing a number of different planners on the Big Island and from Oahu. We worked with Allison for about 12 months prior to the wedding. She was responsive, organized, and answered all of my questions throughout the planning process. As someone who is very Type A, detailed and a little bit of a control freak, Allison was patient and great in making sure I felt comfortable and had everything I needed leading up to the wedding. We had almost 200 crazy rich Asians [rich in love, laughter and adventure :) ] fly in from around the world to celebrate our big day. Allison and her team expertly and tactfully dealt with everything our group threw at them (an unbelievably demanding mother, a groom that fell ill during the welcome dinner and ended up in the back of an ambulance, last minute seating changes, family members running late and throwing off the schedule, food service issues, vendor issues, etc). Despite all of the curveballs and unforeseen issues that popped up behind the scenes, Allison never showed any outward signs of stress. She was at all of our events with a big smile on her face and was able to make sure our guests enjoyed themselves. She was a calming presence throughout the weekend. After our weekend of events concluded (a chinese tea ceremony, a welcome luau with fire and hula dancers, a picture perfect ceremony on the lawn followed by a magical reception under the lights in the hotel luau grounds, a karaoke after party and a nourishing farewell brunch), I was finally able to take a breather and look back at all that Allison had done for us. She went above and beyond to make sure everything was taken care of. Many of our guests (and even some of the hotel staff!) said that our wedding weekend was the most fun and memorable wedding they had ever been a part of. Allison was the main reason for that, and I will be forever grateful to her for pulling off an incredible weekend that I will cherish forever. read more

Bliss and Bloom helped prevent me from becoming a Bridezilla! Planning a wedding during a pandemic with numerous uncertainties and sudden changes was an overwhelming challenge. I was so lucky to have an supportive, encouraging, optimistic, compassionate, and empathetic wedding planner by my side throughout the process. Lynn helped me deal not only with the unexpected changes from the pandemic, she also helped me by communicating with and organizing vendors. She was an integral part of helping us create the wedding of our dreams and ensuring our day proceeded smoothly. Which it did!! Everything felt so relaxed and well taken care of. We had no worries. We were able to just enjoy the day and celebrate our marriage! Bliss and bloom had been recommended to me by one of my friends who they helped on her wedding day; likewise, I highly recommend them to anyone that wants to ensure their wedding planning process and wedding day are both things they can enjoy! read more

Bliss In Bloom - Wedding Planning Near Me

Allison,Lynn and Kristen are awesome! They go above and beyond for all their clients as well as their vendors to make every aspect of your events extraordinary. You won't be disappointed! Very professional from start to finish read more

With Allison I was reminded of an old infomercial where the catch phrase was "set it and forget it." Once we spoke to Allison I knew we were in good hands and that we could count on her to give us a memorable destination wedding. She has grown relationships with many vendors on the island which means that she can have confidence in recommending them. She would give us choices for things like photographers, florist, make-up/hair, etc. and all we had to do was pick who we liked best. Once it got closer to our actual wedding date she was great about touching base and ensuring that everything that we needed and wanted was taken care of. On the day of the wedding she and her assistant were of so much help and were perfect for guiding us and the guests thru the whole experience. Thank you Allison for all that you did for us, we had a great wedding due to your service. read more

My only mistake when getting married in Hawaii, was not hiring Bliss in Bloom sooner! I was working with another wedding planner in Kona but found her to be very unresponsive. She didn't answer her phone and if I reached out by email, she never answered in a timely manner, if she chose to answer it at all! I personally made most of my own vendor arrangements and really only wanted to use a wedding planner for some general wedding guidance, "day of" coordination services, a couple of décor items and to help pull my vision together. Two months before my wedding and after months of frustration over décor and still not having a florist contract in place, I reached out to Annie at Bliss in Bloom. Annie gave me more advice and guidance in one phone call, when I wasn't even her client, than my other planner had given me in ten months! Annie was already booked for the day of my wedding, but after talking with me and hearing my situation, she agreed to take me on as a client. Working with her in the final stages of planning was truly a gift. Annie is talented, professional and passionate. She was organized and responded within hours of any query. To nail down my vision, Annie and I had a couple of conversations, I shared some photos, then she put together the most gorgeous event you can imagine. Given my budget, I wasn't sure how many flowers I would have, but I had tons! The ceremony was sophisticated and unique. Then we were able to repurpose most everything from the ceremony, so the reception was overflowing with flowers... it was a whimsical dream! My husband couldn't imagine our day being anymore perfect and many of my guests said it was the most beautiful wedding they have ever attended! Small, but thoughtful detail - Annie followed up with me the next day to ask how I liked my flowers and how the day went. Not a peep from the wedding planner. Annie is a talented designer who operates a very professional business. She will give you good service, work and communicate with you and will give you quality professional services. If I were to do it again (which I won't), I would hire Annie for both florals and coordination services. If it were not for Annie, my day would not have been as flawless as it was. She will do everything in her power to execute your wedding beautifully, eliminating as much stress from you as she can. My husband and I are both so grateful she had a key role in our wedding. read more

"Dude, why do we need a wedding planner?" These were the first words out of my mouth when we started to think about our Hawaii wedding. As the groom, my job was simple... 1. Get the ring 2. Plan the wedding 3. Get married What could possibly go wrong? Lemme tell you folks something...anything that can go wrong...will go wrong. That fate slut, Murphy... If you are planning a wedding in Hawaii, turn to Allison and Annie. From the get go, they will understand your vision, hook you up with the best possible vendors, stay in contact with you the entire way, and even serve as personal psycho-therapists when the wedding seemed more like a future son (in law) execution than a fun filled event. Go ahead, google "seppuku," I'll wait. Our wedding included 150 guests from around the world, multiple on and off property events spanning over five days. Within these were details that I didn't even think could be possible and the outcome was more incredible than any of our guests could have imagined. Bliss in Bloom made it happen and were able to keep the Bride smiling, the Groom sane, and the parents in their emotional paddocks. Most of all, our guests are still raving about this wedding to this very day. It was an incredible moment for us and our families. To witness the amount of smiles, laughter, happy tears, and 150 hungover asians was an honor and a privilege. Our happiness that week was infinitely embedded in our hearts. Upon our departure and as we said a temporary aloha to our favorite island, I muttered my last words to the new Bride before taxiing, "Dude...dude..wake up... How could we have done it without them?" We both shugged and smiled. We headed back to LA a happy couple. read more

I can't say enough nice things about Allison and Kirsten at Bliss and Bloom and couldn't thank them enough for helping plan our wedding. I had a very difficult time articulating what I wanted and could only provide random Pinterest images and explanations of what I did not want, and they somehow easily spun that into the perfect wedding. They constantly provided me with excellent ideas, quick responses and updates, as well as all around support.  I feel like I had people on my side at all times. They made everything feel effortless, fun and stress free, which was always appreciated as I was planning our wedding from out of state. Allison always encouraged me to do what I wanted or what felt right to me and gently reigned me in when necessary. If I so much as mentioned an idea during one of our weekly chats, Kirsten and Allison had a quote lined up within days so that I could decide if it was something I wanted to move forward with.  It's obvious in everything they do that they are very experienced and well connected. The week of the wedding Allison said all the right things, but also backed up what she said with her actions; calmly dealing with my indecisiveness, last minute changes, high winds and Covid issues. Every vendor they recommended and/or provided was wonderful.  Bliss and Bloom's day of coordination was movie-like as the team worked discretely throughout the night: the timeline was upheld, our parents and family were always in the right place at the right time and everyone and everything was taken care of. I would not hesitate to recommend the ladies of Bliss and Bloom over and over again and feel so lucky that they were part of my 'Big Day'. read more

Annie is fantastic and incredibly creative. We are so happy we chose her as our wedding planner and florist. She has the cutest shop, she really cares about her clients. We shipped things for the wedding to Hawaii and after the wedding she shipped them back to us in California. Nothing about her designs are standard, they are truly modern but also classically Hawaiian. Highly recommended. read more

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WOW! Kirsten was exceptional. We bought the month-of coordination package. As soon as she took over, we felt relief. She handled all of the details and was an incredible communicator. We had a lot of local vendors she had not worked with before, and she made it seem like she had been working with them for years. Her attention to detail, promptness, and agility gave us the opportunity to fully enjoy our wedding day. We can't thank Bliss in Bloom enough! read more

How can you give someone 10 stars when they only allow for 5? That's how I feel about Annie while writing this review. Annie Sundseth from Bliss n Bloom far exceeded any expectation that we had for a wedding coordinator, and we would recommend her to anyone who is planning on getting married on the Big Island of Hawaii - actually scratch that, I recommend you fly her to the mainland and put her up in a posh hotel while you go over your island wedding details, because she is that good! We were married February 2014, at two private estates in Kealakekua Bay. Annie's AMAZING coordination implemented organization, advice, design, and style -that to our surprise, landed our wedding in the pages of Pacific Weddings Magazine as well as on Buzzfeed.com's "25 Impossibly Beautiful Wedding Locations In Hawaii". My husband and I coordinated with her via phone and email from California and choose a two week wedding day coordination and choose her for our flowers. One thing that made us feel comfortable using Annie without meeting her until the day before the wedding was her prompt and professional manner, She always returned our many phone calls and emails and kept us very organized. Annie also recommended many great venders that truly made the special day so amazing. My husband and I were also very adament about sticking to our budget and Annie did a wonderful job respecting the defined amount and keeping us within our budget, she never tried to up-sell us in any way. During the week of the wedding she really helped us with some last minute crisis; such as the house lawn being uneven and helping us completely re-design a last minute layout. While planning a wedding can be daunting, stressful and nerve racking, Annie alleviated our fears and her impeccable talent made our wedding day come together flawlessly and resulted in a truly specular destination wedding that will be a cherished memory for our family, friends and most importantly, my husband and I. Thank You Annie. P.S... Here is the link to Pacific Weddings Magazine: http://pacificweddings.com/lovenotes/blush-pink-big-island-wedding-/ & Here is the link to Buzzfeed's piece: http://www.buzzfeed.com/mbvd/25-impossibly-beautiful-wedding-locations-in-hawaii read more