Thank You to Timory and Joel at "Aloha Ever After" for making our special day the most amazing…read moreexperience ever! When my wife and I decided to do a destination wedding in Hawaii, we had no clue where to start. I started out researching photographers and ministers, when I contacted Aloha Ever After and spoke with Timory, I just knew this was the right company and the right people to make our wedding the best it could be. We set our wedding date for Dec.9,2018. (I know, I unintentionally procrastinated with my review.) But our experience was phenomenal and the memory stays with us every day. Timory did an incredible job helping us with information to get the marriage license, flowers, suggested accommodations in the area and even provided great options for the ceremony. after seeing Shipwrecks Beach, we chose that as the place to start our new life. We arranged to have her partner/Husband Joel perform the ceremony and Timory on photography. They were both awesome to work with, in tune with our wishes and exceptional with assisting us the whole way. The ceremony was beautiful, we did a sand ceremony as well and all of the photos were absolutely breathtaking! One of my outstanding memories during the ceremony was Timory asking us to pause briefly to look into the ocean, there was a Manta Ray lingering just off the beach, in front of our location, she said that was a rare occurance at that beach, in fact, she said she hadn't seen that in 20 years of performing weddings at that beach, the locals at the Tidepools restaurant all concurred and didn't believe it until I showed them the photo. we chalked it up as the spirit of our lost loved ones joining our special moment. that was super cool to experience. I truly can't say enough about Aloha Ever After, The prices were more than reasonable, the help with planning was priceless, the team of Timory and Joel and the overall experience is something I'll never forget. We've returned once to revisit for our anniversary and to reflect on the memories. We hope to go again someday to renew our vows and you know my first call will be to Aloha Ever After! Thank You for a job well done!

Hi we just got married 7/1/24 Joel set the whole thing up…read morefor us. He was great. We have not yet gotten our pictures or license. But he gave us all kinds of ideas. And different locations to choose from. He help with the flowers and the timing Of everything. I don't know about you bit we changed things 20 times. Joel handled us like a pro. We are both very happy with everything he help us with. Yes if you find your partner and want to do something amazing for your life starting together talk with Joel. 5 stars from us.

It was just a pleasure to work with Maile Weddings and photography. From the first moment I…read moreconnected with Kaye, we knew this was the team we wanted to work with. Kayes' responsiveness, suggestions and great photography skills/ideas were top notch. Maile Weddings and Photography made our wedding extra special and one that we will never forget.

I was interested in their orchid package. I was ready to proceed with the payment and planning…read more Then, the owner named Kaye ghosted me. I never got a reply via email when I mentioned that I am coming from Canada. At least, reply that she doesn't accommodate Canadians, rather than completely ghosting me and my fiancé. Just a heads up for future Canadian couples who are interested in this wedding planner.

I was looking for a wedding planner that would be able to see my vision and help me make it happen…read more I was looking for Partial/Day of Coordination. I called several wedding planners. A couple planners didn't seem interested once we spoke and I mentioned Partial/Day of Coordination. I had narrowed it down to two planners. After speaking to Raimey and receiving her email with her quote, I knew she was the one. The photos she included in her presentation hit the nail on the head. A week leading up to the wedding was very stressful. Hurricane Lane was happening, but I knew we were okay since we had a Plan B. Due to the weather and flooding that was going on, unforseenable events happened. Raimey could have cancelled and we would totally understand, but she was there for us and a consummate professional. Because the weather was unpredictable, we decided to go with Plan B and have our ceremony on the lanai. She took my vision and made it a reality! Everything was beautiful and intimate. Mahalo Raimey!!

Raimey helped me plan my wedding on 10/24/15 and she was really great to work with. I went with a…read morepartial wedding plan since I wanted to be hands on with the planning. I met with Raimey almost a year before my wedding date and we had regular check ins leading up to the wedding. She's super friendly and easy to work with. The day of my wedding everything went really smooth thanks to Raimey. She even surprised me with some personalized wedding decor. I'm super happy with the way everything turned out.

My fiancé and I contacted Jessica on short notice. We had such an amazing experience working with…read moreher and her team. Everyone was so kind and welcoming. The week we went was quite a doozy. We had to leave Kauai due to the COVID-19 pandemic on the day we arrived stay one more night in Oahu and then fly back. Jessica was very understanding and she worked with us as our timeframe is changed around. It also happened to be one of the rainiest weeks of the year. So finding a spot that had the right lighting for our photos was difficult and Jessica offered to meet us on a Sunday and take pictures outside of our ceremony day which we very very much appreciated. They gave us a lot of options were added photos and were very welcoming towards our family and even took some family photos which we will treasure forever. For her ceremony she did a traditional ring blessing which I would very much recommend. She was so kind and warm I would urge you to reach out to her if you're even considering an elopement inquiry or a small wedding as we did. We had six people and Jessica met us at our Airbnb but she also has a property that you can elect to use or meet at one of the local beaches which she knows inside and out. Both Jessica and Robert were very communicative and we wouldn't wanted to have done this with anybody else. Thank you both so much!

Jessica and Robert were fantastic to work with. They were really fun throughout the photography…read moresession and the ceremony was very beautiful. Jessica made the planning painless and simple. She was quick to respond and was on top of everything! We highly recommend using their property for the ceremony, it was drop dead gorgeous! We couldn't be happier!

My wife and I were married in Kauai on February 19, 2012. The ceremony and reception were…read morenear-perfect, due in no small part to the efforts of Jill Kosen and Wedding in Paradise. Living in the Bay Area, we did not have the time or money to make repeated trips to Hawaii while planning the wedding. We needed a coordinator who could take our ideas and turn them into reality. Jill is very well-connected to the island community in Kauai - when we needed something, she could get it. It didn't matter if we were looking for a place to eat, a projector or something completely random. Once we selected our vendors, Jill acted as our single point of contact, greatly simplifying the planning process. Jill is also extremely accessible, both by e-mail and telephone. She maintains a spreadsheet with a breakdown of the ceremony and reception details, including price, so it is easy for couples to figure out what tasks remain unfinished (or unaffordable). I don't think any wedding is stress-free, but Wedding in Paradise made our wedding as low-stress as possible.

Thank you to Wedding in Paradise and Jill Kosen for the most beautiful wedding ever! Our family and…read morefriends enjoyed the lovely setting, the ceremony, the reception and delicious food! After attempting a DIY wedding, I contacted Jill with about six weeks before the wedding date, and she graciously worked with us to make it all come together in a magical way. I truly appreciate Jill's professionalism, responsiveness and her ability to help me (the bride) stay calm! We are so happy and grateful to have these fantastic memories for the rest of our lives! Aloha and Mahalo nui loa!

There's really only one word that I can use to describe the team at ABC: INCREDIBLE!…read more My (now) wife and I planned what can only be described as a highly complex destination wedding weekend in Kauai with tons and tons of details. The team at ABC absolutely nailed it and did it all with a smile on their face. No matter what surprises popped up during the planning and even on the day of the wedding itself, they were quickly resolved and it felt like we always had someone (Julie!!!) at our side. And on top of all that, they are very very reasonable on pricing. THANK YOU SO MUCH JULIE AND ABC! We couldn't have asked for a better team to help us with our big day!

We are based in Indiana so we were absolutely clueless planning a destination wedding in Hawaii. We…read morereceived glowing recommendations from our venue, the Sheraton Kauai Resort, loved their social media and helpful blog articles, and had a fantastic initial phone call with Julie. It was a no brainer from there that ABC was going to be our wedding coordinator. We did the signature package which was so perfect for wanting to ensure we put our own touches on our own wedding needs, but had access to recommended vendors, unlimited calls leading up to the big day, and our coordinator (Julie) took over as primary point of contact at the 3-month mark, allowing us to focus on getting ready for the wedding and eliminate stress! Their process of helping you plan a wedding is so organized and detail-oriented. They make it so simple for anyone to become a wedding expert! They ensure that you're thinking through all necessary details to plan for a perfect day, empower you to select vendors that match your style and needs for your dream wedding, and consult you on building your perfect wedding day timeline! We received so many compliments of how seamless the day ran, so many of our guests said they'd never been to a more efficient wedding that flowed perfectly with no hiccups. We are so blessed to have had Julie as part of our wedding planning process. She is such an incredibly kind and caring person and we cannot recommend her enough. On top of this, we are a same-sex couple and one of our concerns was finding an LGBTQ friendly coordinator. Julie always made us feel comfortable, loved, and welcome. She even went through the effort to change all of the pre-set language in spreadsheets and surveys that said "bride and groom" to "bride and bride." These little efforts went such a long way for us and were just another reason we loved our experience. Julie and the ABC team are the perfect people to trust with your big day, you won't regret choosing to work with ABC!

The arch of my dreams! Milo and Aimee were so good to us. I showed them a photo of what I had in…read moremind and it came to life. This arch was by FAR a huge statement piece at our wedding. We got tons of compliments and all our guests wanted photos by it. Kauai Wedding Company has Excellent customer service. Very professional. Highly recommend for wedding needs and rentals. Makes me want to do it all over again :)

From the owner: Kauai's Wedding Arch Boutique offering a collection of locally hand crafted wood arches and…read moreeclectic decor pieces to style your wedding ceremony, sweetheart table, entrance or backdrop.

I used Just Married on Kauai Oct 2019, and I can't say enough Judy got all my ideas and planned…read moreeverything for me it was the perfect spot on the beach for our ceremony. All the details were perfect thank you again Judy for making Our Wedding beautiful Joe & Diana Herrada

From the owner: “Just Married “ on Kauai is here to make your Hawaiian wedding dream come true. With 20 years of…read morelocal experience, we have the knowledge and connections to help you have a beautiful wedding or vow renewal in paradise. We specialize in intimate ceremonies, simple or with all the extras. Allow us to take the worry out of planning your event on Kauai.

First, I want to say Diana is super nice. There a few reviews that mentioned slow response time, so…read moregoing in I was aware of that. In the beginning responses to emails were pretty prompt (within 2-3 days). I had 6 months to plan my wedding and it was to be a simple affair with just my groom and I. So, I wasn't too worried about getting a response within 24 hours. I did notice that response time was a little quicker if you called vs. email, but like I said I had plenty of time so the 2 to 3 days was fine for my situation. Diana was always kind even when I changed my mind about 100 times on my bouquet and other things. Always reassuring me that it's what I want and to make sure I remember that because she didn't want me to settle even if it meant making a million changes. :) She met with us the day after we got on the island and took us to our beach choices, even adding one at the last minute that she thought we may like. Then on the day of the wedding she called to make sure we were doing well and on time. During that conversation I mentioned liking another beach better than the one we chose. Even though it was about an hour before the ceremony she offered to change to location......making her job 1000 times harder. In the end, we did NOT make the change and everything was absolutely perfect. Diana had done/set up everything I asked. My bouquet was perfect and just like the picture I sent her. Our cake was moist and very good. The rose petals were scattered on the ground just the way I asked and our lei's were fresh and beautiful. I definitely would use Diana again. Although, I don't plan on getting married again as I got the perfect guy :)

I wish there was an option for zero stars…read more I first contacted Diana from Alohana Weddings in mid August of 2011. She got back to me right away with a laundry list of vendors and proceeded to talk a million miles a minute, but within the conversation, never stopped to ask what my vision was or what my budget was. Once I got the info from her, I set up another call and weeks went by before we connected again. It was only after I sent an email threatening to fire her that she quickly called me back. At this point she sent a catering proposal that was completely incorrect; food choices and services were wrong. When I responded with a request for another call to discuss the discrepancy and also get a full proposal so we could budget correctly I heard nothing. Weeks went by, multiple emails sent with no responses or even acknowledgement. Now it's November...THREE MONTHS after our initial call. With it being less than six months from my wedding that is going to be held 3,000 miles away, without a single confirmation with a vendor, still no catering contract, and no cost breakdown I realized that there was no way I could trust Diana to follow through and sent her an email requesting to terminate her services. She, of course, quickly responded when she received this email. She had charged an up-front deposit of $300.00 and in her response said that she would be keeping the deposit because of the work she had done so far; one thing being that she had booked our photographer. When I told me new coordinator the photographer, she reached out to them and they told her that I was not booked. She sent me a list of vendors that were allegedly booked, but with Diana who knows what had been done and what was fabricated. All this to say, I do NOT recommend Diana Gardner and Alohana Weddings; she herself called this instance "embarrassing" and "a learning lesson" (ALL ON MY DIME). She wasted valuable planning time and made the last three months extremely stressful and now I have to start planning my wedding from scratch and fight for an undeserving $300 deposit. STAY AWAY!!!

The sunset cruise with Holo Holo Charters down the Nāpali Coast was an unforgettable experience. We…read morebooked it to celebrate my husband's 40th birthday, and it was perfect from start to finish. Captain Max was incredible--his sense of humor kept us laughing even as the rain and mist rolled in. The two women on the crew (I wish I could remember their names) were fantastic, making sure everyone was comfortable and answering all our questions with a smile. The playlist on board was spot on, setting the perfect vibe. I wish I could find it on Spotify! Despite the weather, the views were breathtaking, and getting a little drenched just added to the adventure. The food was delicious, especially the smoked pork, salad, and fresh fruit, and my husband loved the mai tais. Even without the sunset, the whole experience was magical. After chatting with other travelers, I'm convinced we had one of the best tours available. especially after talking to a couple at our hotel pool who had paid more than we did and only got snacks limited alcohol. I can't recommend Holo Holo Charters enough, and I'm already looking forward to trying their breakfast or snorkel cruise next time. If you're looking for an amazing adventure, this is it!

My husband and I did the sunset dinner tour to the Na Pali coast with this company a couple weeks…read moreago on 4/1/26 at 2:45pm. Price was $250 per person and we booked a couple days before the tour date. (we went at the end of March - the weather was fantastic and not too hot, also not raining). Although it was pricey, I felt like it was worth the experience and highly recommend anyone do a tour, even if it's not with this company. We got back to shore around 7-7:30pm, so total time was 5 hours ish. Pros: - the Na Pali coast is BEAUTIFUL - the views were truly a once in a life time experience for me and I saw the fullest rainbow I've ever seen - The tour guide was super informative, we learned a lot about whales, and they also taught us a lot about certain mountains and waterfalls that we passed on the Na Pali Coast (like where Kauai kings were buried). - We stopped to watch whales multiple times and it was really cool! - The 3 staff working on board the ship were extremely helpful in answering questions, providing drinks, and instructing people from a safety perspective - Safety - I felt very well taken care of the whole time. It's a barefoot cruise but people can choose to keep their shoes on if they want. They provided bags for people feeling nauseous and gave good advice when people were feeling seasick. - Food provided - it's not fine dining or anything (chicken teriyaki, salad, etc) but it does beat having to pack your own food or go hungry around dinner time. Also unlimited alcohol or nonalcoholic drinks. - The staff helped us take photos and there's a lot of great photo opportunities at the coast - Champagne toast at sunset, which was beautiful to watch out on the water - bathrooms available on board - My husband didn't feel like eating on board due to the motion sickness so they were kind enough to pack a to-go box for us! - Parking was easy and the meet up location was easy to find - we stood outside for most of the ride since it felt better than sitting inside, so we did get a bunch of sea-spray and got super wet from the 10 ft swells, but it felt really fun! Cons: - I think they need to put a huge disclaimer with statistics or something to show people how common it is for people to get seasick and vomit. I think maybe 5 people from our whole boat got really sick and either fell or vomited during the trip (can feel a little weird enjoying the beautiful view while someone smells like vomit next to you lol). They do tell you at the beginning that you can walk away and get a full refund after hearing the captain briefing during the meet up starting spot, but I don't think they really emphasize just how many people get sick. I personally felt fine but I felt really bad for people who had to gut through the five hour round trip feeling terrible. bring Dramamine!! This was definitely a highlight of my first time in Kauai, I wouldn't necessarily do it more than once due to the price, but it was a fantastic experience for the views!