We are SO INCREDIBLY GRATEFUL to Malia and her team! They…read moredid such an amazing job coordinating the wedding and taking care of SO MUCH. Weddings are a lot of really beautiful things mixed with sometimes a little bit of stress or decision fatigue, but having Malia's support and guidance through the process made us feel so secure and taken care of. She's a literal superstar of a human. On the day of the wedding, her and her team were WORKING IT! They not only handled the logistics impeccably, but they encouraged the party and fun vibes while keeping us on schedule for the night. Any small matters like timing issues from traffic that pushed the event back, or last minute adjustments because of possible rain, they handled with grace and immediacy. We felt totally comfortable just giving into Malia's team's direction on where to be and what do to throughout the event, and the end result was what can only be described as the most beautiful day of our lives. Thank you so much to Malia and her team! We will always remember you and hold a special place for you in our hearts because you helped make the day so wonderful.

Cannot say enough wonderful things about TGA!!! Zabrina was our lead planner, with the help from…read moreOryein. They both had amazing communication and execution skills. We booked them 18 months before our wedding and were lucky enough to have a meeting with them every month before our wedding, and then more frequent meetings leading up to the big day. I couldn't believe how organized they were and how they remembered all of our little details between meetings. TGA provides SO MANY USEFUL TOOLS for your wedding!! Spreadsheets, drives, docs, dropboxes, everything. Now lets talk about the day of!!!! Zabrina executed ALL of our detailed requests. I felt crazy asking for some little things (such as a shot at the end of the aisle), and she made everything happen. Literally all my guests at the wedding were like "your planner is the BEST we've ever seen." Don't hesitate, book with Zabrina/The Gay Agenda. Literally a dream.

Everyone needs a Jill on their team if you want a host a successful wedding/event! We hired Jill on…read more2/16/22 on her full coordination package and we work together for a year until our wedding day on 2/18/23. She is very competitively priced for the responsibilities she will be doing for us. We also hired Jill to take care of all of the floral on the big day. We hosted our wedding at the Ko'olau Ballroom with about 122 guests that were mainly all from out of state. My wife could tell that Jill was experienced when she sent her photos and details of what she envisioned that the wedding was going to be like after our first initial conversation. She was on point and guided us throughout the process. She had great suggestions and advised on details on the wedding. We wanted to make the wedding a great time since we want to make it an unforgettable experience for us, our family, and all of our guests since they are all coming out of their way to travel to Hawaii to attend. Jill gave us wonderful referrals to our photographer, videographer, EMCEE, DJ, and many vendors. We hired the All-Star Cast and they delivered! All of our guests and family reached out to us and told us how much fun they had. The wedding went so smoothly besides one small hiccup on a vendor, but Jill got the situation handled! We can't thank Jill enough for creating this beautiful memory for us and our family. You know how most couples are so glad that they are done with the wedding after it ends? I had so much fun at the wedding; I wouldn't mind running it back! Christine had her dream wedding and we both couldn't image it being any better.

First and foremost, all of the floral arrangements were absolutely beautiful. Jill and her team…read moretruly delivered. I especially loved my bridal bouquet and the arch arrangements -- they were exactly what I had envisioned. I also appreciated that she created a shared Google Doc for us to collaborate on our vision. She was able to provide a quote during our initial phone call, which was impressive, especially compared to other florists who took weeks -- even months -- to send one over. She worked within my budget and thoughtfully suggested ways to repurpose ceremony arrangements for the reception, which helped us save money. One challenge I experienced was at the start of our time working together. When I requested a few edits to the contract, it was initially difficult to get in touch with her or her team. As someone who is very Type A, the contract details were extremely important to me, and I felt hesitant signing before those revisions were made. Unfortunately, it took nearly two months to receive a response, and I had to follow up multiple times via email and text before hearing back. Additionally, her quote was presented as one full price rather than itemized. Other florists I spoke with provided itemized breakdowns, which I personally appreciated in case I needed to remove or adjust specific pieces. That said, for the price we paid, her work was truly beautiful and well worth it!

We knew that having a destination wedding in Hawaii as a couple who lived on the east coast would…read morebe a challenge, and that whoever we chose needed to be both perfect and affordable. We interviewed with 3 different planners, and ABC ended up being ultimately the perfect fit for us. We loved all the work we saw on the website/social media, and knew that we needed a comprehensive package of some sort since we were busy healthcare professionals working in NYC. We had our initial consultation call with Mackenzie, who was so great, eased our minds, and laid out everything we needed to know to help us make our decision. We made a decision before the end of the week, as we felt the involvement of ABC and their ability to both help design and contact vendors on our behalf with us being so busy would be helpful (and it really was!). We chose the elite planning package - we basically had bi-weekly video calls where we went over specific talking points and their orderliness and helpful input really helped us round out our tough decisions. Whenever we needed something more urgently, we were even able to text Mackenzie and Sammy and they were always so willing to assist. Sammy eventually came on to become one of our lead coordinators and we could not rave about her more! Even when we ran into some challenges in the months leading up to the wedding (unexpected vendor changes, inclement weather, etc) Sammy was always 10 steps ahead and really ensured that we had the best outcome possible even before we knew what was happening. We were being photographed outside by the water on the NORTH SHORE with a storm approaching (IYKYK) and Sammy was by our side with a platter of pupu's and cocktails ready to be blown away! Even with Tropical Storm Lala literally making headway for our wedding, Sammy (along with Natalie & Autumn) helped make our wedding perfect. We are so grateful and could not recommend them more. :)

We had our wedding at Waikiki Beach and Sammy and ABC made the entire process effortless from start…read moreto finish. She was endlessly helpful, quick to answer every question, and genuinely a joy to work with -- planning never once felt like a chore. The best part was the day itself. I didn't have a single worry on my mind. Everything ran exactly as it should have, and I got to just be present and enjoy marrying my husband instead of chasing down details. That kind of peace of mind on your wedding day is worth everything. If you're planning a wedding in Hawaii, hire her. You won't regret it.

We are so happy that we went with Team Bride and Team Groom Hawaii for our Emcee! Richard was on…read morepoint from start to finish. He was very accommodating and full of information. It made the process so much easier with his guidance and templates that was provided. He also took the time to meet with us based on our availability to go over our timeline. Richard was very personable and always prompt and definitely entertaining! Thank you so much for emceeing at our wedding! Richard, You were amazing!

Through our wedding dj, DJ Kurious, we got set up with Eric from Team Bride Team Groom and are so…read morehappy with his services. We had booked a very basic package but Eric went above and beyond helping us with additional announcements during our games. He brought humor and great energy that felt very personable. Some of our guests even asked us if he was a personal friend of ours. Together, the team made our night so easy that my husband and I could sit back and enjoy the music and games along with our guests.

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!

I've had a drink 3 times and food twice and it was really unfortunate. I was hoping it would be…read moremore appealing based on the reviews and menu. It looked great but the taste was not there. One of the drinks I got had lilikoi and it was so sour I threw it out. Then a pink bubbly drink which had no taste threw it out. The mango drink was good but missing something. My kids didn't like the nachos. It was a weird queso. There is two people on staff that are super sweet. A gentleman and a sweet lady with glasses. There's one that needs an attitude makeover! I complained to the hubs about her and he didn't even need me to point her out...he knew exactly who it was. I hope things improve nothing like having a drink on the beach

The food, presentation, and service was simply fantastic! Since we had a destination wedding and…read morewere not able to do a tasting, we had to rely on our coordinator's recommendation and praise of D'Lish. But even still, I was a little worried about it being good at best, because of the notorious reputation of "wedding food". But to our delight and amazement every single item was delicious and hence she named her business appropriately so. The food was a hit with the guests and everyone kept coming up to me raving about the hors d'ouevres and asking me if I got to try it yet, like the kalua pork quesadillas, and the thai crab and green mango salad on crispy wontons. Everyone had a favorite. Gina and her team were so accommodating to our custom requests and the service staff was extremely friendly and warm. They made sure that while we were busy getting pictures taken that we still got to eat and try everything.

Tessa and her team are the best! We did partial planning and felt like we had support w/ vendor…read morerecommendations and answers to all our questions every step of the way. They will give it to you straight and are very honest in their opinions. On the day of our wedding, we didn't have to worry about anything and trusted Tessa to ensure everything ran smoothly. Tessa even helped to bring my wedding bouquet early for photos and her team figured out a last minute after party location for us when our original plans fell through. We're so happy we had Fred + Kate as our wedding planning team!

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.

Lucky for my husband and I, our wedding day couldn't have gone ANY better (or more smoothly!!) !…read more Much of that is courtesy of our coordinators, Maile and Tammy, of One Fine Day. From day one, they were flexible, accommodating and reassuring. A bride couldn't ask for any more, seriously!! They worked with me to customize a package to fit my needs, and priced it accordingly. Planning a wedding from 3,600 miles away is no easy task!! But it was made a lot simpler having their recommendations, opinions, organization and help. Maile made herself available to me anytime I need her. A random call with a quick question, a barrage of emails full of contracts, setting up an appointment to meet with them while we were in Honolulu... She made time for everything and responded to me within minutes most of the time. They made top-notch recommendations to me, and yet still helped me work within a budget. Her help with keeping track of who we've paid, how much, when the final payment is due, tipping guidelines, program, time line and contracts were all priceless to someone like me. On the day of, they took care of ALL the 'behind the scenes' stuff. Setting up, decorating, directing the florist, helping the caterers, gathering guests, getting me ready, keeping us on schedule, accepting the delivery of the cake, etc. All I had to do was enjoy being a bride!! I've heard horror stories from so many people about how they didn't get to eat any of their food, or have any cocktails because they were running around like crazy. Not us, hahaha. We ate our appetizers (a whole platter!), our dinner and of course our dessert, drank to our hearts content, danced, socialized, and really got to ENJOY our wedding day. Looking back, we are so thankful for that. I felt they really went out of their way to make sure I felt taken care of. Much thanks and appreciation to these two ladies. I'm sure they've made many happy brides and beautiful weddings!!!

All of our vendors were paid the day of the wedding, all of our flowers were moved from ceremony to…read morereception, everything was cleaned up and returned to the appropriate vendors. They all magically happened without me even waving my wand. The magic of a perfect smooth day was possible due to the help of Maile and Tammy at One Fine Day. We got the Day-of Service but Maile and I started working on the wedding about a month prior. She made vendor recommendations, kept track of my contracts, contacted all the vendors and even helped us pull tissue pompoms the day of the wedding. She also made a meticulous wedding itinerary and vendor contact sheet. The day before the wedding, my mother-in-law mentioned having a Tea Ceremony, which was not planned. I frantically called Maile and she told me she was going to take care of everything. Did I also mention that I was planning this wedding from Seattle and I am super controlling? Maile handled all the details and my 'special personality' perfectly. My number one advice for brides who are planning a destination wedding is to hire a planner. If you are getting married in Oahu, then One Fine Day should be one of the first people you need to call.