Late post from December 2025 ceremony…read more Being from the mainland I was a little nervous about a company that I knew nothing about. My now husband found them with a simple Google search. Front start to finish, it was the most amazing experience. The coordination was flawless and the service was top notch. We didn't get to meet our officiant Ellsworth until the day. The photographer and videographer made us feel so comfortable! The flowers were fresh and made beautifully. The hula dancer was gorgeous and the musician was wonderful. My hair and make up artist understood the assignment and they both made me look flawless! Our photographer Carson took over 200 photos and made us feel so special! Our highlight video and ceremony video were awesome. I recommend this company to anyone who wants to get married in Hawaii as they have the wedding planning down to a science. They have something in everyone's budget I loved that they took away the hassle of booking everything separately especially since we didn't live there! Thanks everyone!

Unfortunately, our experience with Weddings of Hawaii was very disappointing, especially when it…read morecame to the photography. From the beginning, communication was confusing and at times conflicting. Information seemed to change depending on who we spoke with. I think having one person assigned to each couple, or even a profile documenting each couple's questions, concerns, and meaningful details, would help make the experience much more personal and prevent important things from being missed. For example, we were originally told we could use our own photographer and videographer. We carefully researched and chose vendors we loved and paid deposits for both, only to find out very close to our wedding date that outside vendors weren't allowed and we had to use their "approved vendors." We then paid an additional $700 to choose our photographer based on the portfolios they provided. Otherwise, you're assigned a photographer based on availability. Our photographer was nice, and I felt confident in our choice based on the portfolio we were shown. Unfortunately, the photos we received were heartbreaking. The photos included in the package are UNEDITED, meaning you're paying for them whether you're happy with them or not. If you want them edited, you have to pay extra, and you also have to pay to have the unedited photos shipped. Honestly, I thought, how bad could they be? I was definitely wrong. There were major issues even before editing. The ONE group photo we received has my eyes closed. As the bride, I'm in the middle of the photo and naturally I'm going to look closely at it. In that same photo, more than half of my family's faces are cut off or blocked. What upset me most was barely being able to see my mom and dad. Other photos are blurry or have a strange scratchy appearance, some have poor or unflattering lighting, and many were taken from EXTREMELY unflattering angles. Going into this, I knew I wasn't the most photogenic person and that I can be awkward in front of a camera. I wasn't expecting perfection, and I understand not every photo will be perfect. But I truly believed that hiring a professional to capture one of the most important days of our lives meant they would take the time and care to capture the people, emotions, and moments that made our wedding special...and capture me at my best not my worst. Instead, looking through these photos has been genuinely heartbreaking. I was honestly on the verge of tears the first time I went through them. It wasn't just about how I looked. It was realizing that so many of the moments and people we wanted to remember weren't captured in a meaningful way. There are random photos of people, but very few that actually tell the story of our day or capture the people we love together. What makes it even harder is that the photographer covered our entire ceremony. I now have very few usable photos of our ceremony and guests...moments that can never be recreated. I'm incredibly thankful I hired someone separately to photograph us before the ceremony because those photos are AMAZING. Without them, I would have very little from our wedding day that I actually love. There were also other package issues. We were told things could be removed and deducted from our total, but that turned out to be another misunderstanding. I didn't like any of the included floral options and didn't want to spend over $500 extra for the simple bouquet I wanted. We were essentially left with the choice of a bouquet or leis. My husband and I are both allergic to leis, so while we were happy to give them to our mothers, we would have preferred the option to simply not have them and not pay for something we couldn't wear. We also didn't really want the live Hawaiian music or conch shell blowing, but were told they were part of the package. We couldn't even choose the Hawaiian song. My grandfather wrote Hawaiian music, and I would have loved to have one of his songs played but we were told they essentially only play the songs they have. To be clear, love Hawaii and are proud to be from here; we simply wanted our wedding to feel like us, rather than a preset "Hawaiian wedding" package. Our day-of coordinator was very nice, encouraging, and helpful, so my frustration isn't directed toward her. My biggest concerns are the lack of clear communication and, most importantly, the photography. At the end of the day, I just wanted photographs that would allow us to look back and remember our wedding the people we love, the emotions, the little moments, and the happiness of having everyone together. Instead, looking through these photos has been genuinely heartbreaking. These are memories we can never recreate, and I wish more care had been taken to capture the actual story and feeling of our day in a flattering way.

Woah I was so impressed and grateful to have so much help before and during my wedding. We worked…read morewith Morgan virtually and she was very knowledgeable and had great ideas. Rehearsal and day of wedding I had Kat helping me. She was a breath of fresh air, intuitive and kept people on a schedule. She helped me feel calm and that everything was in order. Day of the wedding we also had Kim helping and she brought a great energy and made sure I had a drink in my hand at all times. Also the male servers were very kind and proactive. (I wish I knew their names.) I appreciate how nice and accommodating the staff was to my dog Chili. He loved being apart of our special day I'm very happy he was able to be there. The food was insane, the drinks were tasty, and the atmosphere was incredible. It smelled so amazing and we had great weather. There's not a bad spot on the property to take photographs. I can't wait to see my photos I took behind the pond in the greenery. I'm very glad I picked this venue for my wedding. The staff did us a solid and boxed up some food for my husband and I and we ate it right after we left. That was really cool of them. We had an issue with an unprofessional vendor after our wedding and they were able to help us resolve the problem and understood our concerns. Mahalo again Haiku Gardens we appreciate you!

We had our wedding ceremony and reception here with 140 people. We could not have chosen a better…read morevenue. You cannot beat these views. They are full service venue, they offer a lot of services booked by them which makes planning easier. I booked the solo guitarist thru the venue for the ceremony I don't know his name but he did an amazing job! I got the bride suite to get ready and definitely recommend, it's comfy and has AC. I booked my hair and makeup with the venue her name was Emily, she was EXCELLENT. My hair and makeup stayed put all day! The staff there was great, Kat and Kim were our coordinators that day. I booked the DJ thru the venue it was Bliss DJs, the DJ was Kembo and he was so friggging amazing. I did my cakes thru Sam's Club and my mom just put flowers on them. I recommend doing this if you're on a budget, the wedding cake and sheet cake were like $45 each. My mom did the wedding arch and ceremony chair flowers. We ordered pupus, buffet lunch and added the roast pig. The food was good, the pig was delicious. The best entreee on our menu was the sweet sour chicken.

Working with Katie and her team was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. From the…read morevery beginning, she brought such a calming, confident presence--she truly listened to our ideas and then sprinkled her creative magic to bring them to life in a way that far exceeded anything we imagined. The florals were breathtaking! Every bloom felt thoughtfully placed, and the way she transformed our venue into an enchanted, romantic garden still gives me goosebumps. Guests were blown away by the unique, whimsical touches--like the floral arch that looked like it had grown right out of a fairytale and the delicate arrangements that danced down the aisles like poetry. Beyond her artistry, she was just so easy to work with. Responsive, flexible, kind, and completely in tune with the vibe we were going for. She handled everything with grace and genuine enthusiasm. If you're looking for someone who can make your floral dreams feel effortless and truly magical--this is your person. I can't recommend her highly enough!

Katie and her dream were an absolute dream to work with. I found her on Instagram and knew she'd be…read morethe perfect florist for my outdoor whimsical garden party aesthetic. I let her know my budget and she was able to work around it to make the most beautiful ceremony set up. She is excellent at her job, prompt to respond to messages and just a star. Thanks Katie & Belle De Jour team.

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

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

We had a fantastic experience using Something New for our Day-Of Coordination for our recent…read morewedding at Kualoa Ranch. Charelle was fun to work with, organized, easy to communicate with and a wealth of knowledge for every question I had in the lead-up to the wedding. She met with us the week before the wedding and also ran our rehearsal for our bridal party the day before the wedding, which helped everyone feel confident for the ceremony the next day. The wedding day itself went by flawlessly -- Charelle and her assistant Jillian did a great job managing all the vendors and we were able to stick to the timeline without any delays. Having the two of them there coordinating everything definitely helped me stay calm and enjoy the wedding day instead of worrying about things. We received so many compliments from our guests on what a smooth day it was, resulting in a fantastic wedding everyone enjoyed. Initially I was on the fence about hiring a wedding coordinator but my husband and I think it was one of the best decisions we made! Thank you Something New for doing an incredible job and making sure our wedding day was perfect!

Charelle and her team are just AMAZING! From the beginning - she was right there with us. Providing…read moresuggestions, letting us know what we had to do, providing us resources for vendors and organizing our budget and timeline. Our wedding would not have been possible without her with us every step of the way! The day of, her team was our main support: calm, collective and kept us on schedule! Magically they set everything up - it all looked perfect! And we didn't even notice but they even did the breakdown in such a timely manner. We used her many resources even for performing our wedding ceremony. We recommend Charelle and her team 100%! They care and love what they do and want to make every brides day feel soooo special!! Thank you Charelle and team!!

My husband and I recently got married in Oahu. We wanted an intimate wedding for our family and…read morevery close friends and Dianna understood our vision perfectly. Planning a wedding in Hawaii from California is difficult but Dianna made everything so easy. She is quick to respond to your emails and questions and you can depend on her to get the job done. She is open and honest and is willing to help you work within your budget and with whatever parts of the wedding planning process you want help. Dianna is very knowledgeable and experienced, and we immediately felt comfortable after we met her. She is very accommodating and even willing to go above and beyond what is required of a wedding planner. Hawaii Weddings and Event truly caters to the kind of event you're having and your exact needs. All the vendors that Dianna used for our wedding were exceptional. Our wedding day was perfect. The venue that Dianna had suggested for our intimate private ceremony was exceptional. The day went on without one hiccup. We couldn't have had a more relaxing stress-free wedding. Thank you, Dianna for making our wedding day perfect! I honestly cannot recommend a more phenomenal wedding planner/coordinator!

I'm a really organized person and have no problems choosing my own vendors but I was shopping for a…read moreday-of coordinator to help oversee everything on the long awaited day. I'm not sure if it's just me but I think there should be a minimum three day response time. If that's not doable, I may accept one week but definitely not two. And there's more... Finally got a response so I go over the package and call them back with questions for all these "extra charges." Getting married outside of Honolulu? There's a charge for that. Having the ceremony and reception at different locations? There's a charge for that. Having it at the same place? There's a charge for that too. More than 75 guests? You guessed it!!! There's a charge for that too! Paying with a credit card so you can earn miles? Yes, there's a charge for that. 3.5% processing fee to be exact! But with all those extra charges, I was still going to book them because of their reputation. I mean look at their reviews! So, I told them to send me the contract and it never came. Two weeks later, I get a email apologizing for the delay and asking me where my venue was again. Are you serious? I need an organized coordinator that I can trust! I sent them an email saying I will no longer need their services. Guess how many emails I got after that? Like five in a row with more apologies and excuses of how busy they were and how they're working on hiring and training someone to make the contracts. Whatever, I don't care. You can't handle the volume of your business, that's your problem. I need someone that can handle. I'm so happy I didn't go with them. I now have a coordinator that responds to all my emails and there are no extra fees. One that I trust and that is something so vital for one of the most important days of your life!

We were very lucky to have F&K facilitate our wedding. Tessa and her team are very well organized,…read moreand I like how straight forward Tessa is. She does not jump around the bush, she will tell you her opinions. The entire team at F&K are very responsive at keeping you informed. The day of our wedding was very smooth sailing. I love the details that Henry and Midori pay close attention to. Tessa's assistant, Ashley, who I met the day of my wedding was exceptional. She was very calm, extremely helpful, organized, and such a sweetheart. I wish I had met Ashley sooner during the planning phase because she is someone that could be your friend! Our evening was so fun, and we are so grateful that F&K could be a part of our day.

We hired Fred and Kate Events for our wedding at Lanikuhonua since the venue requires a licensed…read morewedding planner. We chose their full-service package as this package included sourcing vendors for us, but hiring them turned out to be the biggest mistake of our wedding. 1. Subpar vendor sourcing The vendor recommendations were completely misaligned with our vibe and significantly overpriced. They provided only a single option per category with zero room for comparison. We ended up having to research, vet, and book almost all the other vendors ourselves to get the vibe we wanted at a much more affordable price point. 2. Day-of logistics & communication failure Despite asking for our bus driver's contact details in advance, the team did not coordinate with him. Our driver had to repeatedly call us directly on our wedding day while we were trying to get ready and enjoy the moment. When we brought this up to the team, the excuse given was simply, "Oh yeah, we have never worked with him before." As professional planners, coordinating with new vendors is the bare minimum expectation. 3. Rude and unprofessional attitude on the day A wedding planner should keep the atmosphere calm and positive. Instead, Tessa created unnecessary stress and hostility: a. Disrespectful to Our Officiant: Our officiant, a close friend who walked us through marriage preparation and flew all the way to Hawaii, politely asked Tessa a logistical question and was bluntly told, "Now is not the time to be asking these questions." Right before our march-in, she was openly talking rudely about him in front of our entire bridal party, killing the excitement and making everyone feel uncomfortable. b. Aggressive tone with groomsmen: During the groomsmen photoshoot, she snapped at one of the groomsmen for chewing gum, aggressively telling him: "Is that gum? You either spit it out or you swallow it." 4. Zero Accountability We hesitated to write a public review and reached out privately via email first to share our experience. Their response did not include a single apology or acknowledgment of their shortcomings. Every single external vendor we sourced and hired on our own was fantastic, but Fred and Kate Events consistently added tension, failed on coordination, and treated our closest friends and family with disrespect. Would totally look elsewhere for wedding coordination.

Hiring A Perfect Day was the best decision we made for our wedding. From the moment we met with…read moreKelly, she was so helpful providing recommendations and helping us with our timeline. The day of our wedding, Kelly and her team were absolute pros! They handled everything from steaming the bridesmaid dresses to ensuring our vendors had everything in place. We didn't have to think about anything except enjoying our special day with our friends, family and each other.

I don't normally take the time to write Yelp reviews for fellow wedding vendors, but Kelly and her…read moreteam are truly phenomenal. They provide every bride and her entire entourage with such excellence as their standard, and they expect nothing less from themselves from the moment the day begins until the very end of the wedding. Whether it's assisting in the get-ready room, helping with timelines, calming nerves, or making sure every little detail is taken care of, Kelly consistently goes above and beyond for her clients. As a fellow wedding professional, I can honestly say that working alongside a team like theirs not only makes my job easier, but you can literally feel the stress in the room subside knowing Kelly is there. Brides are so well taken care of, supported, and set up for the best possible day. Their professionalism, care, and heart for what they do truly stand out, and it shows in every interaction. Highly, highly recommend.

Our wedding at Male'ana Gardens was an absolute dream! From the moment we arrived, we felt like we…read morewere in paradise. The getting-ready space was peaceful and beautiful, setting the perfect tone for the day, and every part of the venue--from the ceremony site to the dinner setup and beyond--was breathtaking. Kellie, Cheri, and all the vendors were warm, attentive, and made everything feel effortless. Their kindness and attention to detail really helped us relax and enjoy every moment. If you're looking for a venue that's stunning and feels like home, Male'ana Gardens is it. We couldn't have imagined a more perfect place to celebrate!

Like many 2020 couples, original weddings plans have gone out the window. With no changes in the…read moretier system and so much limitations, we decided to just go for it. My husband and I decided to look at small venues and saw Maleana Gardens. Usually they do small weddings up to 20 people. I was a little hesitant at first because on their IG it looked a little too good to be true and I didn't hear much about it. After speaking with Cheri, the owner, she invited us to go down to their property and take a look for ourselves before booking. We totally winged it and went. The property is full of luscious tropical plants, amazing photo ops, and overall absolutely beautiful! It felt like we were on another island. Cheri shared she and her husband,Scott planted all of the plants and maintained the grounds for many years. So cool! Going through the process of planning (yes even for an intimate ceremony) can be stressful. Through out the process, Cheri was easy to get a hold of and so helpful during this crazy time. Our wedding ceremony was able to go as planned and we didn't have to worry about anything. Cheri worked with our vendors and was even able to do a last minute set up for cake cutting. Thank you to Cheri for everything! We are truly grateful that we were able to have our Covid wedding ceremony!