I had once seen Shawn Felipe as a stand-up act and was laughing from start to finish. His humor is…read moreso subtle and understated, and Shawn is just naturally funny as a human being. As soon as he starts to talk he just makes you laugh for no reason. And he has a big smile to match! Then when I got to see him emcee a wedding, everyone was in stitches. SO entertaining, SO funny, and he's actually a really nice guy. Met him later and he couldn't be any more down to earth. He is so HILARIOUS, I will be booking him and flying him out to LA for my wedding. I know he will make it memorable!! If you're still not convinced, you can check his work out on www.shawfelipe.com. His company does video editing too and they provide you with copies on DVD. Awesome! And at a better rate than local competitors. Trust me, I don't rave like this about just anyone. This dude is a rising star, no joke. He's the REAL DEAL!

From the moment I saw their team walk into my friend's wedding, I knew that this memory was going…read moreto be captured at its best. The emcees were amazing and kept the crowd entertained. My friend's family and friends were happy with the overall performance. We saw the video and it was more than I thought it would be. Not gonna say I cried, but my allergies got the best of me. And although it sounded like I was emotional, it was because I was emotional. Overall, they did a great job!

CJ and his team exceeded our expectations! His entire staff is friendly and communcative. They…read moreliterally took care of everything so my bride and I could enjoy our special day. The pictures turned out amazing and everything was very professional. We live here on Oahu and researched/spoke to numerous wedding planners. Many were either obviously looking to take advantage of tourists or just plain rude. If you are looking for professional, friendly service look no further and give CJ a call!!

Pros 1. Flexible vendor policy: They were fine with us…read morehiring vendors we found ourselves. 2. Chinese-speaking support: This was helpful for family members who aren't comfortable communicating in English. 3. Natural-looking photos: The photo style is natural, and they were willing to accommodate some of our shot requests. 4. Makeup recommendation: The makeup artist they recommended (Abbie) was good, provided us polished makeup, and she was attentive and responsible with touch-ups. Major Cons 1. Big attitude shift after we signed. Before we signed, communication was quick and friendly. After signing, there was a period when they became extremely difficult to reach. I understand wedding season is busy, but going 1-2 weeks with no response is not acceptable. It made us feel like our wedding simply wasn't important to them. 2. Rude, harsh tone on the wedding day. Right before the ceremony started, the coordinator (CJ) sharply asked me, my husband, and my dad: "You didn't practice the handoff?" That kind of accusatory, sarcastic comment is the last thing a couple needs moments before walking down the aisle. It's the coordinator's job to guide the process, not blame the family. It immediately put us in a bad mood. 3. Dismissive of the bride's requests. I wanted the family members to walk down the aisle, and I had already discussed it with the band. CJ responded with an unpleasant, challenging tone--"They're walking too?" To avoid conflict and protect my mood, I gave in and said only the groom would walk. That also meant we lost the moment we planned with Canon, a piece I really love. I'm still sad about that. 4. Poor vendor coordination. Even something as basic as the cake delivery became something I had to worry about myself. If there was an issue, it should have been communicated ahead of time, not brought up last-minute on the wedding day. 5. Weak handling of time changes / emergencies. We were delayed by a little over ten minutes due to circumstances outside our control. Even with that, we still should have had a short pre-ceremony photo window to breathe, listen to the music, take photos, and settle our nerves. Instead, because the coordinator didn't clarify details with the band in advance, they immediately rushed everything when we arrived. Many songs I carefully chose were never heard. The priority felt like "finish the schedule," not "help the couple enjoy their wedding." 6. Package items not delivered. There should be musicians playing/singing a few songs during post-ceremony photo time to keep the atmosphere lively. That never happened. 7. Edited photos delivered very late, and then they stopped responding. After the wedding, I had to ask twice just to receive the retouched photos, and they looked rushed and rough, like they were done quickly before sent out. We then requested re-edits. At first there were replies (though I still had to keep following up). But after the last round of feedback, more than two months passed and I still never received the updated photos. I sent multiple follow-up emails and got no response. Minor Cons 1. Inconsistent pricing and a depends on mood feel. Small add-on services kept changing price, sometimes the same service was quoted at $100, other times $40. That lack of consistency felt unprofessional. 2. Limited vendor recommendations. I ended up finding most vendors myself. The florist they recommended was also significantly more expensive, over 60% higher than the florist I found. Overall If I had to score it out of 100: * Coordination: 50/100 * Photography: 80/100 * Photo editing/delivery: 50/100 The biggest issue is that the planner/coordinator and photographer they provided were the same person, and unfortunately neither role was handled well. I wouldn't recommend this setup. For future couples: it's much better to hire different specialists rather than one person trying to cover multiple vendor roles.

Michele Made Our Wedding Perfect!…read more Michele from Memorable Hawaii Weddings truly made my dreams come true when she officiated the wedding between my husband and me. She was flexible, responsive, and incredibly thoughtful throughout the whole process. Even though we chose a simple "sign and go" option, she still went above and beyond to make our moment special -- she even decorated the table for us, which we absolutely loved! She really listened to what we wanted and made sure our ceremony felt personal and meaningful. On top of her amazing service, she was also the most affordable officiant we found -- yet the quality she provided was unmatched. It's clear she's an expert at what she does and genuinely cares about every couple she works with. We appreciate her so much! If you're getting married in Hawaii and want someone who will make your day beautiful, stress-free, and affordable, Michele is the one!

Michele is amazing!!! Her gentle touch to every detail Is outstanding! We live in Minnesota and I…read morefelt like she was my wedding planner. She kept in touch with me regularly, asking about different details and even offered to order and pick up our wedding leis! We both loved our ceremony. Her words were more than perfect. Her voice so gentle and inviting. The leis!! OMG!!! They made our outfits. Michele surprised us with bringing apple cider and glasses so we could toast. Her sweet intentions is something we will never forget. I want all of Hawaii to know how wonderful Michele is! She is very good at what she does and it's because she puts so much love and time into planning the perfect ceremony. We wanted an adventure elopement and right away Michele said yes to our hike down the aisle!! She hiked with us the backside of Lanakai! By far 2 thumbs up and 5 star service!!! I recommend Michele 100%!!

After shopping around, I booked Honolulu Wedding Group back in February for our May destination…read morewedding. Their prices and packages were exactly what we were looking for...a simple ceremony for 29 people with a picturesque background. I was in contact with Eric the entire time and he was patient and prompt in all his responses to my silly emails and last-minute changes. We chose the gold package, but we also added a few other options - private passenger bus, on-site coordinator, ukulele player, haku lei, and maile lei. They were super receptive when we said we wanted to also have a friend officiate the second part of the wedding (vows and the pronouncement of man and wife). Sarah took our photos and was so friendly and great at suggestions. I especially love that she let us have a few private moments to just enjoy the sunset after taking all our photos...it was beautiful and special. Eric was not only the office contact, but he was our on-site coordinator, which was a nice surprise to meet him in person. He was great at wrangling all 29 of us together and guiding us to the ceremony site. He was awesome at keeping me informed of what to expect for every step of the way....before and after. I especially was appreciative of him reminding us about the marriage license....I filled out the application, but I almost forgot to schedule an appointment! The ceremony site itself exceeded my expectations....majestic Diamond Head in the background! So beautiful!! The ceremony officiant, Lindsay, was sweet and patient with us. The traditional part of the ceremony was beautiful and so meaningful. She explained every component and I loved the lei exchange and the traditional Hawaiian vows. I'm so glad we also booked the ukulele player to add ambience. Definitely patting myself on the back for that one. Overall, we had a really great experience with the Honolulu Wedding Group!!!! 100% recommend!!!

we are from the uk. Eric made the whole process really easy. married July 2025. everyone involved…read morewas incredibly lovely. excellent value for money!!

Aloha Island Weddings made our special day a wonderful, carefree and memorable experience. Seeing…read morethey specialize in Beach or Outdoor style weddings on their awesome website, we were impressed with the style and flair they project. The only thing was we were having a Church Wedding ! After E-mailing Paul through their infi8ity@gmail.com address, I (we) were immediately relieved that the information exchange back in forth felt like communicating with an old friend. No pressure, No Hurry, No Worries. After figuring the amount of time, photo's and video needed, Paul was able to quote an estimate along with how much of a down payment was needed to book the Date n Time of the event in question. Of course there are many add ons you can request as far as flowers, lei's etc. All for nominal fees. We're thrilled at what we received for dollars spent. Paul was also able to make it to our rehearsal at Church. This allowed him to get a feel for the layout an ask questions as far as church etiquette is concerned. He was professionally exceptional ! When the big day came it was so comforting to know it was all being documented with Pics. and Video by professionals. He brought a couple extra photographers to assist him document our Nuptials. I can't brag enough about Aloha Island Weddings. Thank You Paul, Dewi and Co. for making Joyce n I 's Wedding Day such a Happy, Memorable and Wonderful Experience !

There is just no words to describe our experience . Paul and his wife gave us unforgettable…read moreexperience . My fiancé made me feel so special during the proposal that will always be in our memories . Paul made us feel really comfortable and private at the same time . The energy that this couple gives will make every event unforgettable and special . If I would ever have a chance to have a wedding I would only Choose Paul and all his crew .

Lets talk about the price: 1. What you pay is what you get! Wrong!!!! Jacqueline and Coco exceeded…read moremy expectations! We live outside hawaii and as a Doctor (Husband) and a Nurse (Me) we dont have time to plan down to the smallest details. We got in hawaii day 1 and meet with Jacqueline and Coco and they laid down the plan!!!!! And it was carried out!!! We added on the make up artist, harp and the cake!!!! 2. Location: say it and they will make it stunning! We added more on the detail of the arch and the flower on the pathway absolutely stunning! 3. They are worth every penny and they never gave us headache. They will give you tips and instructions along the way! I never regret anything and will recommend them. 5 stars indeed!!!!

Coco and Jacqueline were amazing! They offer the best prices and wedding packages in town. Plus,…read more when you call them to book your wedding, you will speak to them, not a third party office employee or secretary. We live on the island and had the pleasure of meeting with Coco and Jacqueline before our big day at their beautiful waterfall home. We paid a $200 deposit online via PayPal to hold our date then paid the remaining balance a few weeks before our wedding date at their home. This gave us time to apply for our wedding license at the Department of Health DOH (about $13) downtown. Coco gave us guidance on the best times to go to the DOH to avoid long lines as we talked story on his porch. On our wedding day, everything was done for us and we just had to show up. We were married on Makapu'u. Coco played Over the Rainbow and the Hawaiian Wedding Song for us as he sang with his Ukulele. Our photographer, Dave was exceptional. We loved the way Coco officiated our wedding and our vows. His humor and his many Hawaiian blessings made it a beautiful wedding morning to remember. I recommend this company to anyone who is looking to getting married on the island. They offer great prices and can customize to meet your needs. Coco and Jacqueline really make your wedding day a priority and run their wedding company with aloha. They truly care about love and it shows.

Dream FX Media was quite literally a DREAM to work with. From start to finish, Nicole and Rob and…read moretheir entire team presented with professional yet personable and made myself, my now husband, and our entire family and friends so comfortable in front of the camera. From the start, Nicole was amazing. So friendly and quick to respond to my many questions. She made the process of booking with them so easy. Their pricing is also extremely reasonable for what you get. What I liked the most was their bundles- for reference my husband and I purchased the diamond package which came with both photography and videography. We also purchased their love story video, which is a 5 minute video to tell the story of how we met, and where we are today with wedding planning. The love story video experience was awesome. It was my and my husband's first time being in front of a videographer, but Rob made us feel so relaxed. We ended up doing two different shoots because I felt the first shoot didn't match the overall vibe of the wedding (which was on US not Dream FX Media), I also felt that I wanted to prioritize different angles (since I'm a bit self conscious) and have the video be shorter (originally the first video was about 8ish minutes long). And yes, this sounds like a lot of requests, because it was. And I knew that, yet Nicole and Rob didn't make us feel that way at all. They were so accommodating, understanding, and never made me feel bad for wanting to reshoot it. The second shoot, was literally perfect. It captured the vibe we wanted (elegant and romantic), and was the perfect length (5 minutes long). They were also open to editing certain parts of the video based on my requests which made the whole process so easy for us. Nicole and Rob truly made us feel like they cared about us and how we felt about the final product. During our wedding, we were so happy with their team. They were all kind and friendly. Nicole even helped me when I had a dress incident which is totally not part of their job description! But that's the type of people they are- willing to go above and beyond for their clients. We truly could not have been happier with Dream FX Media. They also sent us our sneak peek photos literally the day after the wedding, and sent us our highlight/instagram videos AND 600+ edited photos within one month! When I chatgpt'd how long it would take, it said on average 3-6 months. When I tell you Dream FX Media was working overtime, they were (sorry Nicole and Rob). But the videos came out BEAUTIFUL. And the photos were magical. I can't explain it, but both the highlight video and photos just brought me back to the day of my wedding and ALL of the feelings I felt. They captured the entire day- getting ready, our private vows, pre-photos with my family and bridal party, the ceremony, the reception- I mean everything, and looking at it all truly took me back to every moment. It was SOOO worth it. Yes, photography and videography can be pricey, but Dream FX Media are literal artists. If you want a photography/videography team that is professional, personable, kind, understanding, and willing to go above and beyond- this is the team you want. If you want photos and videos to bring you to tears and bring you back to the exact moment you got married, this is the team you want. Thank you, Nicole, Rob, and team. You truly made our wedding so special and we can't thank you enough! We will see you at our vow renewal in the future!

Dream FX Media is truly an amazing group of people! Nicole and her team are very organized,…read morecommunicate well, and are such kind/lovely people to work with. We first consulted them for our wedding about 10-11 months prior. They quickly set up a meeting to go over options and get to know us. The way Nicole was so organized going over all the packages truly put us as ease moving forward. They communicated perfectly leading up to the wedding and I truly didn't have a worry in mind. Our photos came out beautifully, and we received them back within the time frame given. They also kept in mind any specific requests we had or any specific ideas we had in mind. We love love love everyone & huge shout out again to Nicole, Rob, and Flynt! I would highly recommend them and book them again for our next event.

Absolutely amazing pictures! Crystal clear: Tristan is amazing and made us feel so comfortable. We…read morehad a blast. We highly recommend!

If you are looking for a wedding photographer, you need to book OneMoment! They captured our…read morewedding at Kualoa Ranch and came with such a loaded staff and such professional equipment. Anyone who saw the previews of the photos on the camera were literally in awe of the quality! We paid for the all day package and the same day edit. Kid you not, while some of the crew was still taking photos post ceremony, the other part of the crew was editing our ceremony highlight video to the song we requested and presented the video to all our guests! Literally brought me to tears and I they sent it to me the next morning! It was great to have something to look at and hold me over before our pictures came in! Our pictures came a month later and the viewing gallery was stunning! The best value wedding photographer and videographer on the island! I can't wait for our full wedding day video :)