Chef Louie and her team delivered another unforgettable evening! From the curated menu we planned…read moretogether to the beautiful table settings and drinks, every detail felt personal. She easily accommodated a dietary restriction, and her upfront communication - menu, itemized costs, and contract confirmed by email - made everything stress-free. The food was exceptional: fresh produce from her own garden (the garnish on the chicken shooters was amazing!), tropical fruits she introduced us to and wove into the meal, and dishes I'm still thinking about days later. She even snapped photos of us during the event without being asked. Chef Louie embodies the warmth of Aloha, and she just keeps getting better - even after her Iron Chef win!

Our family of 20 spent an Epic week on the Big Island in an amazing house. The Owner recommended…read moreOutrageous Gormet for a dinner. By the time Chef Katherine and I were done, we were treated to a locally sourced "Heat and Eat" dinner ready for us at the house the evening we arrived (which we enjoyed several additional meals), a wonderful breakfast of Hawaiian pastries, juices and fruits the next morning, gorgeous flowers for the house AND a mind blowing buffet style luau with all the fixings later in the week with world class entertainment - fire / hula dancers, custom Leis, a wonderful photographer, cocktail hour (in tiki glasses), musician, hors d'oevres. Chef Katherine's attention to detail is most appreciated. We loved the time we spent with her and her staff. Thank you again!!!

My husband and I worked with Molly at Bliss in Bloom to plan our 71-person wedding at Rosewood Kona…read moreVillage 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.

Kirsten with Bliss in Bloom is the best wedding planner! Not only did she provide top-notch service…read morefor 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!

Wow!!! The team did a great job. Our vow renewal at Buddha Point was simply perfect. Crystal was…read moreonsite during our ceremony and she made everything happen. Great business, highly recommended! If you are looking for a wedding planner, don't hesitate to hire them.

Everything was PERFECT! So professional but personal as well. They made my day so magical…read more Highly recommend!

We hosted our wedding and reception at Papa Kona Events. Wow! Planning the wedding was extremely…read moreeasy and done entirely via email with our amazing day-of coordinator, Chey. Pricing was reasonable especially compared to other venues on the Big Island. When it came time for the wedding, rehearsal and reception, everything went smoothly and according to plan. The food at the reception was great. I would recommend this event space for anyone hosting a destination wedding in Hawaii.

As a wedding planner, I've had the pleasure of working with Papa Kona Events for both onsite…read moreweddings and off-site catering, and they continue to be one of my favorite teams to collaborate with. Their professionalism, communication, and consistency make such a difference throughout the planning process, and my couples always rave about the experience. Papa Kona's onsite events are always beautifully executed--seamless service, attentive staff, and a warm, welcoming atmosphere that creates an unforgettable celebration. When we've partnered with them for off-site catering, the quality remains just as exceptional. They arrive fully prepared, their team is organized and efficient, and the food is consistently outstanding. Whether it's a small intimate gathering or a larger wedding, they handle every detail with care. As a planner, having reliable vendor partners is essential, and Papa Kona Events truly delivers. Their team is friendly, flexible, and solution-oriented, which makes wedding days smooth and stress-free for everyone involved. I highly recommend them for any couple looking for exceptional service and delicious cuisine on the Big Island.

Our wedding ceremony was absolutely beautiful, Karen made our Special Day everything we could…read morehave asked for. Adding some special touches that we weren't expecting! We definitely recommend reaching out to her if you are looking for something simple but elegant.

Becky was so wonderful to work with. Planning with her felt like working with my best friend. She…read moremade all our wants and needs happen. Our beautiful beach wedding was magical and her husband's assistance was an extra fun touch. Thank you for such a beautiful ceremony.

Joy was terrific in helping us plan our trip of a lifetime to the Big Island. With her help, we had…read morea memorable trip that we will remember with delight. Joy helped schedule, plan, reserve and coordinated our activities and rentals for us. When tropical storm Darby caused one of our activities to be cancelled- she immediately got working on booking us on another day. We will be contacting Joy the next time we are going to the Big Island!

We had a large group of 14 family members visit Hawaii. Joy was extremely helpful in selecting and…read morecoordinating excursions that were fun, exciting and appropriate. She even went above and beyond when I asked for a recommendation on how to give leis to my family on arrival, she greeted us at the airport and did it herself. It's not easy coordinating so many activities but Joy did it with professionalism and grace. Highly recommend!

We were so blessed to find Angy to assist us! She went ABOVE and beyond to make our day go smoothly…read moreand beautifully! I can not wait to see our final pictures! Can't thank Angy enough!!! Highly highly highly recommend!

Completely lucked out finding Angy and Beach Glass Weddings for our wedding this year. We were…read moremarried in March, and it was just my husband and I. Angy took care of every detail - From assisting with the marriage license, to floral arrangements and setting up a meet and greet before hand with the AMAZING Aunty Tutu. Aunty Tutu is a wonderful, special human being who wove such warmth and magic into our ceremony and day. Hair and makeup were provided in my package, and she (I'm so sorry, I don't remember her name!) was simply wonderful as well. We had Richard provide ukulele music during our ceremony. A very skilled musician and SUCH a nice guy who added so much to our ceremony and day. We had a beautiful sunset ceremony with family and friends joining us via livestream video. I can honestly say there was nothing for me to stress about (and believe me, I can stress!) Angy even helped us secure our dinner reservations for after the ceremony. Our pictures are stunning, our video was beautiful. Grateful heart to Angy and this wonderful team she has for helping create our special day!

Such a once and a life time experience!! My family and I were in such pure amazement. The story…read morethat was told by the dance was so heart felt to where it made me cry but they were happy tears. I hope my family and I can attend another one.

Don't waste your time or money on this Luau. I was looking forward to an authentic Hawaiian Luau…read more This was a restaurant in a strip mall with a luau on the back patio. The stage was a platform with a pop up tent type cover with a view of the dumpster behind the fence and the recycling center beyond that. The food was awful, small portion, cold and not very flavorful. We had a cheesy picture taken upon arrival in front of a backdrop that was a fishing charter. The outcome didn't even crop out the building. Truly as waste of $300.00+. I felt I was taken for a fool/stupid tourist.