Cherise was the perfect choice to help with our Son's wedding . She was truly amazing to work with. She made everything stress free and was so attentive to all the details. I didn't even know where to begin but she guided us through every step. The wedding was everything we dreamed it would be . I can't thank Cherise enough , I would give my highest recommendation to her for anyone wanting to do a destination wedding on Maui. read more

Cherise was everything we could have asked for to plan our perfect wedding. She had us meet via Zoom due to this being a destination wedding but had plenty of flexibility with our schedules despite the time zone difference. We were fortunate enough to plan a trip to Maui before our wedding and she organized all the vendor meetings and schedules during our trip. Cherise's approved/recommended vendor list with description helped us make a comfortable decision with customizing our wedding for our special day. Cherise is extremely organized and detail oriented. We appreciated how much experience she had with our particular venue (Olowalu Plantation House). Given our busy schedules, we loved how hands off with planning you could be with her in the mix. She took care of all the communication needed with vendors. Our meetings with Cherise were spaced out initially, with a progressive increase in meeting frequency as our wedding approached quickly. The day-of wedding timeline was executed perfectly without delay. It was needless to say, a stress-free planning experience and would have no other recommendations for a wedding planner other than Cherise for Maui - whether you are local or you are planning a destination wedding. Attached are some photos of the beautiful table settings that Cherise helped put together, as well as ceremony arch - we just had to provide some ideas on Pinterest and she worked her magic to set everything up that we had envisioned! read more

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Our wedding at Olowalu Plantation House in Maui was nothing short of magical, and we owe it all to Cherise. From meticulous planning to flawless execution, every detail was perfectly orchestrated. Cherise's professionalism and attention to detail ensured our vision came to life amidst the lush gardens and stunning ocean views at Olowalu Plantation House. The personalized service, valuable insights, and seamless communication made the entire process stress-free. In short, you will absolutely have the best wedding ever with Cherise as your wedding coordinator! Further details: We got married in Oct 2022, but I reached out to her about a year in advance. So we planned everything via emails and some zoom calls, and yet planning felt seamless! Throughout planning Cherise made sure to remind us when we needed to select certain aspects of the wedding by (photographer, florals, decor, catering, etc.). Always patient with our indecisiveness, but she gave us ideas and options if we asked. She also made sure everything was decided by us, no pressure by her on utilizing specific vendors. We really liked that she gave us freedom with honest opinions and facts (like if it'll be in our price range, where we can take photos, venue rules, etc.). On the wedding day, she made sure we (the bride and groom) were TOP priority. We felt like we barely saw her, but she was always around for you. Even though we had never met in person until the rehearsal day, she felt like someone we knew for a long time. Her presence and comfort is something you can't beat, especially for a destination wedding where the location is not your home. She warmly invites you to her home island and plans the most perfect wedding! read more

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Planning a small destination wedding may sound easy, but I wouldn't have been able to pull it off without Cherise's help! By working with The Perfect Wedding, I was able to explain my vision to Cherise and save hours searching and negotiating with vendors - Maui has a tight-knit wedding industry and it's so much easier to work with a planner who has all the best connections! Every one of the vendors that I worked with was fabulous, and having Cherise coordinate schedules and details helped everything run smoothly the day of our wedding. One of my favorite parts of the wedding was meeting all of the local vendors - everyone is cool, has an interesting story, and loves making your day special! Cherise is great at what she does and has streamlined her process over the years to make it incredibly efficient for us, while taking into account all of the special requests that made our day perfect. Admittedly, we weren't the best at timely responses, and Cherise kept us in line to make sure that she had everything she needed to execute perfectly - We appreciate her so much! To anyone considering whether to hire a planner, The Perfect Wedding is 100% worth the investment! It's an honor to have your friends and family be there on your special day, and you want to make sure that everyone (including you) is able to relax and enjoy the day. Because of The Perfect Wedding, we knew that every little thing was taken care of and were truly able to have an incredible experience from the minute we arrived in Maui! read more

The perfect wedding was honestly perfect! We didn't have to worry about a thing. Her knowledge of the wedding industry on Maui and connections made everything go smoothly. I loved having a timeline of how the wedding was going to go and what to expect. So grateful we went with Cherise. Best day of my Life! read more

I have worked for many years as a videographer (HI FOCUSED Cinematography) in the wedding industry here on Maui, so when it came time for our wedding, I had long known who I wanted to be a part of  our vendor dream team.  Truly the best of the best offered here on Maui!   Cherise was one of the very first wedding planners here on Maui to put me on her preferred list, that was probably around 2010.  So now 14 years later, it meant a lot to have her plan our wedding.   From a vendor's perspective, I always knew she was super thorough but witnessing her work from a groom's perspective, I was even more impressed with her level of attention.  She was on top of every little detail. Her level of organization from big picture planning to all the minute details really demonstrated the importance of having a top notch coordinator. Our wedding was the first at its location which creates a blank canvas but also has it's challenges with having to figure out all the many ins and outs of a new location.   We also had a lot of custom elements and some unique aspects of our day to keep track of, which Cherise was attentive of. She is timely in her responses too, so you won't be waiting long for any kind of reply.  We met with Cherise several times at the venue and through zoom to make sure everything would go perfect--all of which went exactly how we planned.  Cherise and her team lived up to the name, "The Perfect Maui Wedding",  as we had just that!   Not only was Cherise on top of every part of planning, she also has a very calming and comforting energy.  You want a coordinator that gets the job done but also makes you feel at ease and relaxed, and she did exactly that. A big mahalo to Cherise for being there to coordinate our wedding day!  After all our years working together, it meant so much to have you and Angelei there to be a part of it all!!! You truly went above and beyon read more

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After we spoke with Cherise about our dream wedding in Maui, we knew right away that she was the perfect person to help bring it to life. Her warm and friendly personality instantly put us at ease, and she showed a genuine passion for making our vision a reality while also keeping us on budget. She exceeded all of our expectations and went above and beyond to ensure every little detail was considered. Leading up to our wedding, we exchanged countless emails and had multiple Zoom calls to finalize the details. Cherise was always incredibly responsive, providing thoughtful suggestions and creative solutions. She was not only professional but also so flexible--working around my demanding med school schedule to make meetings happen whenever possible. No request was too big or small; she truly wanted to make our day perfect and was always willing to find ways to make even our most out-of-the-box ideas work. For example, we wanted single-serve desserts from Ku'ia Chocolate Factory, which had never catered a wedding before, and Cherise helped make it happen. She also picked up signage from the Lahaina Walgreens weeks before the wedding, allowing us to save money and DIY some of our décor. She even let us ship items to her home in advance so we didn't have to pack everything on the plane--such a lifesaver! Her patience and problem-solving skills were incredible. I have a lot of food allergies, and she worked closely with the caterers to ensure I had a safe and delicious version of everything on the menu. When our original stylist had a last-minute conflict, she found an amazing replacement (shoutout to Donna for the gorgeous hair and makeup!). At the rehearsal, she was exceptionally organized and made sure everyone understood the plan. She was so sweet with the groom's shy little brothers, helped my cousin practice her violin and find the perfect spot to play during the ceremony, and even took time to chat with our photographer (who was a friend from home) to ensure she had everything she needed for a smooth experience. On the wedding day, everything ran flawlessly thanks to Cherise and her daughter, who expertly coordinated vendors, the wedding party, and guests. She had a precise timeline down to the minute and made sure everything stayed on track. We never had to worry about a thing--she handled it all with grace and a smile. Mahalo, Cherise, for making our wedding day the absolute best day of our lives! We couldn't have done it without you. read more

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I wanted to wait to write a review until we received our wedding photos so future brides could see what I mean when I say The Perfect Wedding Maui crushed this wedding. When we first got engaged in 2020, things were pretty uncertain in the wedding world. The top 2 biggest priorities for us at the start of our planning journey were to get our venue and then hire a coordinator. Once we locked in our location in Maui, we asked the venue and some locals friends to give us a list of coordinators they preferred. The Perfect Wedding + Cherise stood out (with flying colors). When my husband + I first met Cherise at Olowalu Plantation House, she reminded me a lot of my mom. I know that sounds kind of funny but I was looking for a coordinator that was going to really fight for our wedding vision, had a lot of experience and a solid vendor list while also keeping us within our our budget and settling our nervous hearts being on the mainland in California. I can confidently say that Cherise was literally one of my favorite vendors I've had the pleasure to communicate with. So many people told me how daunting it would be to plan a destination wedding but I can confidently say I really miss the planning process and getting to chat with Cherise. It was so fun and easy. From the moment you book, you get the package giving you a full breakdown of what to expect and how this process is going to look... for my type A brides this was a dream to get. Getting a wedding coordinator is quite literally the most important part of the process and I do not recommend trying to plan a wedding without one. From start to finish, Cherise was organized and provided a quick turn around time in response time. We had so many email chains with so many different vendors, it just really spoke to her professionalism... You have to remind yourself that you're not their only bride but she made me feel like I was. From the overall outline of the wedding, timeline, and vendors to the nitty gritty details like how you want your napkins folded, what kind of signature drinks you want, table placement and the color palette, she provided options to choose from as well as a couple of preferences from previous brides, etc so you didn't feel too overwhelmed with choices. We had a few video calls to discuss each big step in the process. One of my favorite little touches (that I've literally never heard of from any of my friends) was Cherise asked us to make a Pinterest vision board and then we broke down each section of the board when it came to florals, decor, the aisle, etc. I was so excited to see it all come together. So when we had our BIG DAY, Cherise gave me some lavender oil to help calm me down because I was so nervous! 2 years of planning and it's all happening right now! After I got into my dress, I remember her coming to me and saying, "Remember, this is YOUR day. You get to decide how the timeline goes and what you want to do." It's nice to have someone on the day of your wedding in your corner because your family members will want to step in or make changes or say something and as the bride you're feeling so many emotions that you aren't sure what to say and I really feel like Cherise went to bat for me in those moments. Also, the way she communicated our vision to our vendors!!!! Oh my gosh.... the florals, the decor, the colors....everything was exactly what we wanted. I could cry just thinking about how beautiful it was!! The photos came out amazing!! She went unnoticed when the event actually started but she was doing the absolute most in those 6 hours, only coming up to us when necessary and moving us right along through out the night, making adjustments to the timeline as needed/communicating with vendors but she did it with such elegance and grace that I didn't even notice as a bride and really just got to soak in the day. At the end of the evening, she managed to clean up the guestbook, card box, the film cameras, package up our neon sign, etc. so it was ready to go in for us to take back. There wasn't one thing missing from the clean up and distributed our tip for us. I feel really lucky as a 2022 bride. I see a lot of people on social media saying their regrets and such about planning, their vendors or even their big day but I just can't really relate to that. I truly believe that your vendors can make or break your wedding, just like your coordinator can make or break your excitement and Cherise made sure that the day was about my husband and I. I feel like I've gained a friend throughout the planning process and can't wait to go back to the island for an anniversary and hopefully see her. Trust me when I say it is worth the investment to have a solid coordinator and you will not be disappointed with Cherise. T + J read more

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When we decided on getting married in Maui, I was stressed to say the least, thinking of trying to plan a whole wedding from Southern California. I looked over so many planners and then my mom found The Perfect Maui Wedding. You know how sometimes you can just look at a picture of a person and feel their personality shine through? I could just tell Cherise was a calming and warm presence. It was so true! Once we had our first chat, I knew she was the one to plan our wedding. She literally eased any and all doubts I had throughout the planning process, and was such a wonderful help every step of the way. She provides so many wonderful options for vendors, and everyone we decided on was phenomenal. Near the end of the process, I started worrying we were going over budget and she helped scale back our floral proposal and gave alternative options for things like lighting. I really appreciated her willingness to listen and help in that regard! Talking to her was honestly my favorite part of the wedding process! She has you curate a Pinterest board of your wedding vision and then we had a chat to go over all the different elements. She really brought our vision to life! I felt like some of our ideas were vague but oh my god, the way she communicated what we wanted to our vendors and the way it all came together was literal perfection. It was so US! I could honestly cry thinking of how beautiful and perfect every single detail was. On the day of, she came to our villa while we were getting our hair and makeup done. She could tell how nervous I was and gave me lavender oil to help calm me. When we arrived at the venue, she said something along the lines of "I know the day has been going slow up to this point, but now everything is going to start going really fast. Remember to take in these moments." I really appreciated that. It did go crazy fast and that reminder really allowed me to let it all soak in as much as possible. The day was so effortless. Cherise made sure everything went the way we planned. She even helped my mom bustle my dress. :) I have heard many stories of brides having regrets and I can confidently say I have none, all because of Cherise's expertise, professionalism, and recommendations. I highly recommend The Perfect Maui Wedding. It was such a pleasure working with Cherise and we are forever grateful for everything she did to make our wedding day perfect. read more

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Long overdue review but we would not have our dream wedding without Cherise. We started working with her a bit over a year before the actual wedding date. She was so responsive and easy to work with. Most brides I knew were always stressed out planning out their wedding, but I never felt that way working with Cherise. Granted we had never been to Hawaii, so planning a wedding at a location we've never been to was hard enough, but Cherise made it stress-free and we had complete trust in her. Although we picked out everything from color theme to flower arrangements, when we got to the venue, it was more than we had ever imagined! We were so surprised at how everything turned out. It was truly the perfect wedding! Thank you again, Cherise. read more

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Cherise was the heart of Maui. She listen to all of my questions and went above and beyond to get everything I requested. The big day she meet with us and she was a delete. Her heart is pure gold. She made what I dream come to life and beyond. This day was very magical. I couldn't believe how gorgeous my Haku and bouquet was. The photographs and video Grapher were amazing. Our yukule player was amazing. Also his majesty Luka was the best. read more

I discovered Cherise on Yelp after reading numerous positive reviews on her exceptional work and attention to detail. In February 2021, I enjoyed speaking to Cherise, and I explained my initial plans for a small private wedding on the beach where only my fiancé and two girls would be present. At the beginning of the planning process, we did not plan on inviting any friends or family due to Covid restrictions and giving people short notice of our plans to marry within the next three months. I immediately took a liking to Cherise and decided she was the best coordinator for the job. Cherise got started immediately with her planning. She sent over questionnaires and fill in the blanks to better get to know the bride and groom. The Questionnaires mainly were on likes and dislikes for your wedding. She set me up with a private Pinterest account which I have to say was genius because it made it so much easier for me to show her how I envisioned my wedding. Everything was running smoothly until I told friends and family of my plans to marry in Maui. So immediately the expected wedding attendance went from 4 to 20. The Covid restrictions prohibit gatherings greater than ten people. This changed any possibility of a beach wedding. Cherise explained a venue was my best course of action. Cherise is such a sweetheart, with less than a month to locate a venue and, on top of that, having to set up additional tasks required for the attendance of more guests. Cherise never skipped a beat. She showed her ability to adapt to given challenges and also the ability to overcome them. Cherise went above and beyond when it came to our wedding, not once compromising on attention to detail. As if I wasn't tricky enough, I told Cherise, my fiancé, and I wanted our musician to play our song " heaven" by Kane Brown. With three weeks until the wedding and no luck finding a musician who knew the song. Cherise, last minute, found a musician named Max. Not only was Max available for our wedding day, but he was also willing to learn our song. I couldn't believe it! Fast forward, the day before the wedding, we arrived at the Sheraton presidential suite that also included the space where our ceremony and dinner would take place. Omg, this place was beautiful!!! I couldn't believe the view and privacy. Cherise managed to set us up with all this. On the day of the wedding, Cherise was on top of her game. Everything happened according to schedule, and the setup was everything I could ever hope for. Cherise, your the best. Thank you for bringing my dream wedding to life and allowing Ryan and I to embrace the moment. read more

There is no name more fitting than "The Perfect Wedding Maui" for Cherise's Planning and Coordination services. She went above and beyond every step of the way and was able to exceed my very high expectations. Cherise helped give us a day more magical than we could have even imagined! Because of Cherise, Brendan and I were able to stay present and truly enjoy every moment of our wedding day-instead of becoming distracted by the timeline and many details; we are so thankful for this! When my original wedding planner and day of coordinator found out she would have to miss our wedding day due to a necessary surgery, I was very anxious. She promised my husband and I would be in good hands with Cherise and she was not wrong. Cherise scheduled a Zoom meeting with us before we flew out to Maui to review the plans and made sure she understood them perfectly. We were instantly relieved after speaking with her and no longer had any concerns for our wedding day. Cherise was exceptionally kind, detail oriented, organized, and professional. She really made me feel at ease before and during my wedding day, which in and of itself is a huge feat. She even made wonderful recommendations/ ceremony additions during the rehearsal that we had not thought about and communicated them to our vendors flawlessly. Any bride I've ever met has expressed that something or many things went wrong on their wedding day, but we seriously can't think of a single thing, and we know we owe a big part of that to excellent planning and day of execution. Brendan and I truly loved working with Cherise, and we are so grateful she agreed to step in for our day. We highly recommend "The Perfect Wedding Maui" if you too are hoping to have the perfect wedding . read more

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I am originally from Maui, but I now live out of state. I had a vision in my mind about what I wanted in a wedding, but I didn't really know how to bring that vision to life so I knew that I wanted a wedding planner from the start. I reached out to several wedding planners and Cherise stood out to me because she was so kind, patient with my questions, and made me feel like the wedding of my dreams was within reach and possible with the budget I set. While other wedding planners brushed me off, said my dream wedding was unrealistic, or simply did not respond to my inquiries at all, Cherise provided a wealth of information and guidance before I had even officially hired her. We got engaged in July 2019 and planned for a wedding in June 2020. We communicated with Cherise through email, phone calls, and Zoom meetings. Cherise made the whole process a breeze. Then COVID hit and everything was up in the air. We didn't know what to do. Restrictions shifted from day to day and we thought this wedding may never happen, but Cherise stuck by us through it all. We ended up planning a whole new wedding complete with a different venue and a new guest list. An incredibly stressful situation was made so much easier and I truly do not know what we would have done without Cherise. Ultimately, Cherise helped us plan the perfect wedding (twice) and we finally got married in January 2021. It was everything I could have ever dreamed of and more. The coordination on the day of the wedding was flawless. Our wedding day was beautiful and exceeded every expectation. I was in awe to see it come together as it did. Thank you for everything, Cherise! You are simply the best and we can't thank you enough for making our wedding dreams come true! read more

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Cherise is phenomenal! Let us start by saying we only met Cherise in the last month or so of our wedding planning as she was a last minute replacement for our previous wedding coordinator who spontaneously moved to another country a couple months before our wedding. Cherise had the challenge of coming into our wedding last minute and making sure it was pulled off without a hitch. And WOW did she deliver! We immediately felt like we were in absolutely capable hands after our first meeting with Cherise. Somehow she has both the warmth of a best friend and the undeniable professionalism and organizational skill of a high-end corporate lawyer. She made sure we were aware of every detail without making us feel overwhelmed and seamlessly took over communicating with our vendors and venue. When a last minute change of plans due to weather occurred, Cherise did not miss a beat. She communicated constantly via text and was able to create a back-up design and location that was EVEN BETTER than our original plan. She ran us through the entire plan in-person the day before and we felt so secure with her running the show. On the day of the wedding, Cherise was somehow everywhere, but never in a way that detracted for a moment from the wedding. She made sure to instruct us on all the little details that I'm sure go missed by less skilled planners. During a bit of rain on the wedding day, we came up from pictures to find our dinner set-up had been completely shifted over a few feet to be under cover. It was honestly as though it happened by magic. For someone to have made such a strong impression after only a month and a few meetings, you know she is fantastic. Please do not hesitate to book her immediately for your wedding. You will absolutely not be disappointed. read more

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Cherise is really the key to having 'The Perfect Maui Wedding'! Chris and I cannot thank her enough for pulling together the best wedding we could of possibly imagined!! We are based in San Francisco and started working with Cherise about a year out from our wedding date. She made the entire planning process so seamless and effortless for us we were literally NEVER stressed! She has such great relationships with all the vendors on the island, you can really trust that any vendor she recommends is top notch. From helping us secure our wedding venue (Olowalu) to all the amazing vendor recommendations (Food for the Soul, Miss B Calligraphy, Sunyas Flowers, Catered Coconut, DJ Boomshot) we loved them all! Chris and I never had a chance to visit Maui during the planning process so the first time we saw Olowalu in person was TWO days before our wedding. She did such an amazing job pulling our visions into real life, it was perfect. As foodies (and coming from SF) it was really scary not being able to try our food beforehand but man, was it amazing! From our signature cocktails, to our perfectly cooked medium-rare ribeyes, to our fresh malasadas and shaved ice. Our guests could not stop raving about how amazing all the food and drinks were thanks to Food for the Soul! I was truly amazed at all of Cherise's attention to detail. She guided us and kept us on track on all of our budgets, todo's, timelines and payments. She goes above and beyond to make sure everything is perfect, even if it's technically out of her scope of work. For example, we had a big welcome cocktail party the day prior to the wedding at Dukes and Cherise helped us order all the flowers. Not only that but she also went to Dukes prior to the party starting to make sure all of our flowers were delivered and set up perfectly. Another sweet thing Cherise helped out with was our officiant's speech. Our officiant (who is my husband's best friend) asked if Cherise could review his speech the night before and not only gave him great tips, she really put his mind at ease. As for the actual day of the wedding, Cherise's sweet and calm demeanor is what you want around you. She didn't miss a beat and everything went so smooth! Chris and I are still in awe of how much fun we were able to have and how easy the day felt because of Cherise. She was so kind to all of our guests and you could tell all the vendors loved working with her. TLDR: Hire Cherise if you want to throw an unforgettable, beautiful, fun, stress-free wedding! You won't regret it. read more

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My husband and I LOVED working with Cherise. She is an expert on planning the best Maui weddings and has close personal relationships with every vendor imaginable. Not only that, but Cherise also made great recommendations for us beyond catering, photographer, flowers, etc. We really wanted to host our welcome party at a brewery and our farewell event at a beach and she provided us with the perfect recommendations, which made both of those events unforgettable. We didn't visit Maui while we were wedding planning, but we were calm, cool, and collected throughout the entire process because we trusted Cherise's recommendations and she kept us on track with our priorities and to-dos. Not only that, but Cherise has an incredibly warm and calming presence, which is especially incredible on your wedding day. Most brides will say that at least one thing didn't go according to plan on their wedding day, but I literally can't think of one thing that wasn't perfectly executed. Here's a few other things I'd like to call out: * Cherise made herself readily available, especially in the few months leading up to the wedding where we had a text thread going for one-off questions * The wedding itself was absolutely stunning and the day-of coordination was flawless * The day before our wedding we asked Cherise if we could get corn hole and giant Jenga rented for the next day, and she made it happen so easily * Cherise provided a lot of recommendations about day-of timing, ceremony flow, where to stay/what to do on Maui, and so much more--we would have been lost without her! * I accidentally left my veil at the wedding venue and Cherise made sure to grab it herself and personally delivered it to my mom the next day. So nice! Our overall experience was 10/10 and we would definitely work with Cherise and all of our vendors again (below). The Perfect Wedding Olowalu Plantation House Caitlin Cathey Photography No Ka Oi Media Marvin Tevaga music Sunya's Flowers DJ Boomshot Salon 253 Food for the Soul Catering & Bar Beach Bunny Bakery Accel Rents Maui Tours & Transport read more

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If you are looking for your wedding planner you can stop looking! Cherise is the absolute BEST!! I truly cannot imagine our wedding being planned by anyone else. When you are planning a destination wedding it can be really difficult not being in the place to see the planning process and maybe not be as involved as you would like to be. Cherise made this sooo easy for us and so stress free! Everything was extremely organized and she made sure we were always meeting our deadlines. I would send her pictures and ideas of what I liked and she did the rest. I honestly did not feel an ounce of stress... well besides when we thought Maui was shutting down again from Covid. But even then, Cherise was right by our side making us feel at ease and that we were going to make it work. Once we got there everything worked out perfectly! We had our rehearsal the day before and Cherise was there making sure everything went smoothly. If something looked off with the bridesmaids and groomsmen she would even work with the photographer to make sure it would be a great shot. The day of was incredible!! I was sooo nervous and before going down the aisle Cherise stopped me and had me take a deep breath and that helped ease the nerves a ton! I had no idea what to expect. All I knew were the pictures I sent to Cherise of what I wanted and it was so much more than I could have ever imagined. From the flowers to the signs to the center pieces, everything was perfect! All of the vendors were phenomenal and exceeded all of our expectations. I could not imagine our day going any better thanks to everything Cherise did for us! We had the most perfect wedding and I will forever be grateful to this amazing woman and the company she has built! I hope this helps and you don't have to look any further because this is your wedding planner!! Thank you Cherise!!! read more

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Cherise is such a delight to work with. She has a way of putting you at ease, regardless of the situation. From the first zoom meeting to saying goodbye to her after a perfect wedding day, she was the consummate professional. Nothing was left to chance, down to the place card holder. Even when Mother Nature tried to blow my veil off during the wedding ceremony, she was there to secure it in place. And so kind. You cannot go wrong with Cherise. read more

Cherise is absolutely amazing! She coordinated everything from the wedding venue to dry cleaners. On the day of the wedding everything was in place; even the guests! There is no way we could have done this without her. Prices are very good for everything she does. We're from California and got married at Merriman's at Kapalua Bay. It was a dream come true. read more

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The BEST on Maui I am writing this review not while basking in the afterglow of a wedding just a few weeks ago. The wedding that Cherise Shulman created for us happened quite some some ago. So this review is maybe a little bit more matter of fact regarding what it takes to create a Maui destination wedding that is a peak life experience for the guests as well as the bride and groom. Cherise is a detailed, intuitive listener who knows how to make the recommendations and plans that will create the memorable experience you want. She handles complexity of detail flawlessly. She clearly has exceptionally strong relationships with the vendors you will be using, and it was obvious that those vendors perform well for her. Her recommendations are deep. That is, if a first choice caterer or florist or photographer or makeup artist or whatever you need doesn't happen to be available on your specific date, her list of preferred vendors is deep with talent and high quality. So if first choice isn't available, it pretty much doesn't matter. She has thoroughly vetted the people who are on her list. There appears to be a very high degree of respect for Cherise evident in the performance of all vendors. Her coordination and management of vendors is on time, accurate, and invisible in terms of impacting the bride and groom on wedding day. So even though our wedding was quite some time ago, it still feels like magic today. And what is completely extraordinary in the outcome of our wedding experience is this--during my final dress fitting on the Mainland, approximately 5 days before the ceremony, I found out that a venue I had selected for the reception was going to be impossible for us to use. To be clear, this venue had been MY choice and was MY mistake and had nothing to do with Cherise's recommendations. Cherise did not panic when I made my panicked phone call to her. With just five days to go, she was able to leverage her relationships with venues to book an alternative site for us that was not only just fine, it was way better than my original idea/site. It was an epic save that without her expertise would have become an awkward disaster instead of the fully life-altering magical wedding it became. I am sure there are other good wedding planners on Maui. However, I don't see how there would be one as good as Cherise Shulman. As you are dreaming of your wedding, it can only happen if you have a planner with a lot of experience, talent, and strong vendor relationships, with the capability to bring all the practical elements together on time and with great quality. That is what The Perfect Wedding Maui does. read more

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Cherise (The Perfect Wedding Maui) absolutely made our dreams come true. We started planning our destination wedding at a time when travel to Hawaii was still uncertain. We talked to a couple of planners and Cherise was far and away the easiest to work with. She was prompt, responsive, detail oriented, and super friendly. We never had to worry with Cherise because she was always on top of everything. When we had clear visions of things we wanted, she helped us make them real. When we had no clue about other aspects, she walked us through where to put our attention and helped us make decisions. She knew which details mattered and which didn't, which really helped us work through the planning process with minimal stress. She has great relationships with great vendors which makes everything so much easier. She was also very upfront and transparent about costs and budgets which helped a lot with decision making. Where Cherise went above and beyond, was when we had an unexpected family emergency 2 weeks prior to our wedding date. We made the tough decision to postpone the wedding and Cherise made it all work. She was upfront that it would be a challenge to get all our vendors to move, but somehow she was able to get them all and we were able to have the wedding we planned, just 6 months later. Oh and also she was incredibly caring and supportive through our tough time. The day of the wedding was almost surreal in how much of a dream come true it was. These aspects that we had talked about and shared ideas were real and live and even better than we could've imagined. She organized everything for the day and helped us with a light touch whenever we needed it. I feel like I've left out so many details on how great Cherise and The Perfect Wedding Maui is, but I could keep going on and on and on. We could not have done it without her and we simply couldn't recommend her more. read more

Cherise is phenomenal! We hired her in October 2020 for our July 2021 wedding on Maui and she made the process feel so easy and seamless throughout. She is amazing at keeping things organized and on track without it feeling overwhelming. She is very experienced, personable, great at communication and highly skilled at turning vague ideas in to something spectacular! It felt like she genuinely cared about making our wedding perfect for us, it wasn't just a job for her. Every vendor we spoke to, when we mentioned we were working with Cherise, said she is the best on the island! She made our day wonderful, and every guest talked about how it was the best wedding they have attended! If you have the opportunity to hire Cherise--do it! You will not be disappointed! read more

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My husband, Brandon, and I got married earlier this year and our wedding was a complete dream come true! As soon as we began planning, we knew finding the perfect wedding planner was important because it could make or break our experience. I'm extremely thorough and like to explore options but after our initial discussion with Cherise, we both knew we'd found "the one." And we were right! From the very beginning, Cherise put us at ease and kept us on track. Having her guidance on which vendors to hire and which decisions to make when was invaluable. One of my favorite things about Cherise (aside from her calm, sweet personality) is she can take your vision and offer ideas that will maintain the look (which was extremely important to us) but in a more cost-effective way if you'd like (which was helpful to us!). She also is very well-respected in the Maui wedding industry and was able to help us select other vendors in a way that eliminated overwhelm and always made us feel reassured. Lastly, Cherise routinely went above and beyond, even helping us make sure a new vision of ours was realized close to wedding day, when many probably would've said it was too late. When the big day finally arrived, we never doubted her for a moment (and coming from a self-proclaimed "Type A bride," this says A LOT). When Cherise is on your team, she has you - do not worry! :) We will be forever grateful that we met Cherise and that she was a part of such a special day that we will cherish forever. Thank you, Cherise, for giving us the perfect wedding! read more

Hiring a wedding planner is one of the first decisions you have to make in the planning process, and arguably the most important. We were fortunate that one of the Maui venues we were looking at recommended Cherise as she was incredible to work with throughout the entire planning process from our initial venue visit to Olowalu Plantation House to making sure everything went exactly to timeline and as planned during our wedding day itself! To echo other reviews, planning a destination wedding and having to make many key decisions from a distance can definitely be hard, but Cherise helped make this process as easy as possible from recommending an excellent set of vendors to translating my Pinterest inspiration boards and vague descriptions into reality to create my dream wedding. Cherise also did an excellent job of keeping us on track with our planning so we never fell behind, but at the same time managed to do so in way that kept us from ever feeling too stressed or rushed on any decisions, which is impressive especially because I'm a natural procrastinator. Cherise is also one of the nicest and most genuine people I've ever met and she truly went above and beyond in ensuring that our wedding really was perfect in every way. Just one example of the many throughout the process - my husband and I held off until a few days before our wedding on deciding to get a tent to protect against the rain (if you're getting married in the winter we definitely wouldn't recommend this), at which time there were very few large enough tents for our group available on the island. Not only did Cherise find one for us, but she somehow secured a clear-top tent for us day-of and made our wedding day set-up look even better than it would've without the tent. All in all, if you're looking for a planner for an upcoming wedding on Maui, we really can't recommend Cherise enough, and her pricing is great considering the level of service you'll get! read more

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Cherise was a complete delight to work with. When my now husband and I set about trying to plan a wedding 2500 miles away in Maui during a pandemic, there were so many things we didn't even think of or consider. Cherise expertly guided us through every step of the way. She had excellent suggestions and ideas for every single thing we asked of her and was so patient and helpful as we changed our minds and plans. We never would have found our perfect venue without her. On our actual wedding day, she ensured everything went off without a hitch- and even went out of her way to hand deliver flowers for my hair. She is an awesome wedding planner who can really bring your wedding vision to life, and a wonderful person. I highly suggest her for anyone who wants a beautiful wedding in Maui! read more

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Booking Cherise from 'The Perfect Wedding' as the full-service wedding coordinator for our Olowalu Plantation House event was THE BEST decision we made in our entire planning process, hands down! Her warm, amazing energy and unbeatable work ethic made the process of orchestrating a wedding from afar smooth, stress-free, and fun. My fiancée and I were not the people who had spent many years envisioning our perfect wedding, and as a result we had a really hard time articulating what we wanted. We told Cherise we wanted something "kind of old Hollywood glam, but make it tropical". And she just got it. And what she helped us to create was absolutely magical, and beyond anything we could have dreamed. Cherise has a ton of experience in her field, and that shines through every step of the way. Every vendor she recommended was absolutely top-notch. She was in constant contact and made thoughtful, creative suggestions that added visual interest without breaking the bank. She helped us make choices that would deliver the best possible result within our budget. On top of all that, on the day of the wedding she's a delightful, charming Rockstar. If anything that day didn't go according to plan, we didn't know about it and neither did our guests because Cherise had everything absolutely on lock. Our families could not stop gushing about how much they loved her. Bottom line: planning a wedding with Cherise felt like planning a wedding with a good friend, if that friend also happened to be a genius with events who knows every wedding vendor on Maui ;) She is a true joy to work with, and gave us a special day that our guests are still raving about months later. We could not have asked for more. Mahalo from the bottom of our hearts! read more

Cherise is so sweet! "Well, if she's sweet, why are you leaving her 3 stars and not 5?" Well, we needed a wedding coordinator for the day of (site policy) so basically that's what we hired Cherise for. That and to oversee that I planned everything ok. The reason why I knocked off 2 stars was: 1. She wasn't there for Pre-day set-up (which we knew ahead of time and was totally fine with) BUT, the assistant she appointed, while nice to my face, seemed to be a bit perturbed at the pace we were going and having to "be there." My relatives told me they heard him swearing about us at someone on the phone during set up. 2. I didn't know I had to hire my officiant for our rehearsal, so we had to forgo that since we already had a time slot to do it. My husband wasn't happy because he felt like it was a really ho-hum run through. 3. I don't recall really seeing her during the wedding doing set up or anything (My husband and I were setting up until about 1 hour prior to ceremony; we were there ) AND the big one is on her contract she said that her services include final confirmation a few days prior to the event with your booked vendors (any you've provided contact info for). Had this been the case, I wouldn't have stressed about my florals arriving about 2 hours before my ceremony/reception (***see my review for Renee, CFD). It's not like I didn't not like her services, it just seemed like she "half a**" it--and maybe it's because I'm headstrong and knew what I wanted, or maybe because we only paid for the day of....but even at that, we didn't get a lot of what was listed in the contract. Otherwise, she's super friendly, offers suggestions, emails promptly and is priced competitively! All in all, with the exception of forgetting a friend on my guest list (I'm sorry, Judd and Earleen!) planning a wedding was totally doable. If I can plan while going to school and working on another island full-time, brides, you too can do it--I have faith in you! read more

Cherise was amazing and helped make our wedding day better than we had dreamed! She took us on as we were replanning our postponed wedding because of Covid and helped us navigate the special requirements we needed due to added restrictions. It was stressful trying to plan from the mainland but Cherise made us feel confident that everything would work out fine and had alternate plans just incase. She listened to what we wanted the day to feel and look like and created the most amazing space. It was better than we had anticipated! She took to our idea of the ambiance we were looking for and brought it all to life. She never pushed anything on us and was always there to support or give suggestions when needed. We fully trusted her opinions and we weren't disappointed. I would gladly do it all again with her by our side. On the day she was silently running the show and everything went off without a hitch. She was so kind and patient also with our rehearsal as we were trying to figure out some choreography for our flower brigade. She was making everything happen so seamlessly and we had the most amazing experience on our wedding day it felt like we were in a movie. I definitely would recommend Cherise to everyone and anyone who is looking to plan the perfect wedding!!! We will never forget it! read more

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Could not recommend Cherise more! She made planning a wedding (especially a remote one) a breeze. Cherise gave us great vendor recommendations and demonstrated considerable knowledge/experience to advise us throughout the wedding planning process. The wedding day went smoothly and exceeded expectations, due largely to Cherise's planning and support. read more

My (now) husband and I cannot say enough positive things about Cherise and The Perfect Wedding. Since we were planning our wedding in Maui from California, we knew we needed a lot of help. My husband and I spoke to a few different wedding coordinators but quickly decided that Cherise was the perfect choice. Her enthusiasm for her job came through on our first phone call, and her experience could not be beat. We're still blown away by how much support and help The Perfect Wedding provides for such a reasonable price. Cherise went above and beyond what we expected from a coordinator. She held our hands through every step and was very patient with all of our indecisiveness around settling on some of the details. She responded quickly via email and we never once worried that anything was falling through the cracks. Because Cherise has experience on the island, she has relationships with all the major vendors and was able to help narrow down choices for us based on what we wanted to spend and what we envisioned for the event. When I showed her pictures from Pinterest of flowers or other decor, she made sure the items were either replicated or altered to fit my requests. And when it came to the big day, Cherise and her team handled every last detail. I almost felt like a guest at my own wedding because I wasn't worried about anything! Cherise allowed my husband and I to be present during the day rather than having to be preoccupied by details, which was an incredible gift for which we'll always be grateful. Because of Cherise, we were able to enjoy the wedding planning process and, more importantly, the big day. Our friends and family were amazed at how calm we remained during all of it, which was only due to our total confidence in Cherise and her team. We highly recommend Cherise and the Perfect Wedding. read more

Cherise helped us plan our daughter's destination wedding on Maui. We had just 8 months to plan the wedding and most decisions were made long distance via emails. Cherise was easy to work with, knowledgeable, and always gave us choices in vendors. The wedding was spectacular! Our friends and family will always have memories of a beautiful wedding and wonderful time read more

Cherise took over our wedding in a pinch during covid and did such an amazing job! She made the whole experience stress free and seamless. I cannot thank her enough for helping us make our dream wedding come true. read more

My husband and I were married just over a month ago in September in Maui and it was truly one of the best days of my life. The absolute number one piece of advice I'd give to new brides: get a wedding planner. I am a project manager by trade and am very used to coordination and handling logistics, but there is so much about a wedding that I am so incredibly glad I left to the pros, which is where Cherise came in. At the beginning of the planning period, Cherise went above and beyond and coordinated and spent an entire day with us touring four different venues and chatting with us to figure out what exactly we envisioned for the wedding. The planning process was made so much easier with Cherise's years of experience and great working relationships with Maui vendors. On the day of the wedding, Cherise and her daughter, Mele, did an incredible job of handling all the details and EVERYTHING came out perfectly. The table settings, the tent, the food, the bar, all the florals, the sunset, the dance floor, it was all was beautiful, and my husband and I didn't have a single worry - Cherise handled it all. Thank you Cherise & Mele for an incredible wedding day! read more

Cherise and The Perfect Wedding was nothing short of extraordinary. Planning a destination wedding in itself was not stressful for us as we had a 2+ year engagement, but as the day got closer we realized many small details needed to be done & it added some stress to us. Cherise made all that stress go away. Sending emails & making phone calls back & forth to Cherise always made us feel better knowing she had done this many times before & knew what was best. Cherise did a great job setting up phone calls various times throughout the engagement to ensure we were on the same page when it came to the planning. We talked 1 year, 6 months, 3 months, 1 month and 2 weeks before the wedding. She was present at the rehearsal to help all wedding party and families know what to do for the wedding ceremony. She answered all all our questions with ease and confidence. A week before the wedding, she met with my family to go over details and on the wedding day day, her & her team did all setup and all clean up--- this made it SO incredible for our families so we could enjoy the day! She is 100% worth the extra cost and the best party planner on the island! read more

I have to admit, I wasn't expecting 'The Perfect Wedding' when I hired Cherise because I didn't think such a thing was possible, but that is exactly what we got! We planned our Maui wedding from San Francisco in just 5 months and Cherise was the dream maker who systematically and efficiently brought all of my ideas to life (and helped me innovate when things logistically just wouldn't work). And she did it all with kindness, positivity, professionalism and timeliness. I never had to wonder what the status of something was, she kept me in the loop and despite our time difference and being an ocean apart, I felt super connected to the entire process. Cherise suggested vendors (all of whom were top notch) and kept me from feeling overwhelmed (or underwhelmed) with choices, she brainstormed creatively and she was the maestro on the ground who executed a perfect event for nearly 100 of our friends and family. My guests are STILL talking about the food from Cafe O'Lei. The flowers from Dellables Floral Design were awe inspiring. The tent from Rio Events illicited actual gasps. Del from DelSol DJ kept the party going and people loved our decision to offer Shaved Ice from BreakWall. And the stylists from MeiLi Autumn made my bridesmaids and I feel like actual princesses. She truly went above and beyond. When I wanted to try and create a tent totally from twinkle lights, she found me a vendor and quote to try and pull it off. When I decided it wasn't going to work, she didn't bat an eye and helped me to find the right lighting options. She was kind to our guests, and it was super clear every one of the vendors she works with adore her and go above and beyond for her. I want to get married again just so I can hire her again! Cherise truly helped my husband and I to have The Perfect Wedding!! Vendors: Site: Hui No'Eau Visual Arts Center Flowers - Dellables Floral Design Caterer - Cafe O'Lei Bar - Bars are Us Tent - Rio Events Dessert - BreakWall Hair/Makeup - MeiLi Autumn Beauty read more

My sister asked me to post after changing her email and forgetting the password for both her Yelp account &a old email. . . I chose Cherise as my wedding planner based on other peoples reviews and I am glad I did. I was the most unstressed bride ever! I am very indecisive and a procrastinator, she was able to take the load completely off of my shoulders when it came to planning a wedding! I would email her pictures and special requests of what I wanted, as well as any questions that would arise over the months and she would always respond in a timely fashion. Cherise would take the examples I'd give her and would always find exactly what I wanted through her network of vendors she works with. There were a few times where I had to cut the cost on certain things and she help me find an alternative. Even the venue I had originally wanted was booked for the year so she had suggested another venue based on what I had wanted and it was better than my original choice! My sister wanted to add flowers for herself and the other bridesmaids as well as boutonnières &corsages for both my parents and my husband's. -it was a last minute decision, literally the day before the wedding, and Cherise was able to make it happen! On the day of, I had my dream wedding that I will always remember. Cherise had everything running smoothly and in a timely manner. I could not have done this without her! read more

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If anyone is looking to get married in Maui we would highly recommend this company! There was no way we could have pulled this off without Cherise. Everything from the location down to the cake was perfect! It was so nice to have everything run so smoothly and professionally on such an important day. Any fees we were made aware of well in advance with no unexpected or hidden fees. Everyone Cherise recommended were just as good and professional as The Perfect Wedding. It seemed like no matter what we wanted to do for this wedding, all we had to do was tell Cherise and she made it happen! The whole event went off without a hitch! We can't say enough good things about Cherise and The Perfect Wedding. The Perfect Wedding is just that. Perfect! Thank you so much Cherise! read more

I truly wouldn't have been able to enjoy my engagement/planning and wedding day without the tremendous help from Cherise of The Perfect Wedding Maui. She is the most organized, patient and understanding woman I have ever met! From when I first contacted Cherise, she was genuinely excited to get to know my fiancé and me. She always took the time to answer questions or explain a process. It certainly was a major bonus that she's very well connected in the industry, too. My other vendors even sang her praises! Cherise was not only able to bring my vision to life on the big day, but she surpassed all expectations! From every detail and placement, it was indeed "perfect". Even our guests adored Cherise and her daughter; they are the absolute sweetest. We will forever be grateful for finding The Perfect Wedding Maui. Thank you so so much, Cherise! - Julia & Jimmy read more

I had an amazing experience working with The Perfect Wedding Maui/ Cherise and I would highly recommend her to anyone thinking of planning a destination wedding in Maui! I have to admit that we had another wedding coordinator before we hired Cherise. This other coordinator was also five star review wedding planner in Maui, with a lot of experience etc. However, very quickly in the process we found ourselves to be way over the budget we discussed in the beginning. I felt like all she cared about was how to make a larger sale to increase her commission. As such, I had to let her go and start again ... Then, I found Cherise! Hiring her turned out to be one of THE best decisions (besides saying yes!) we made in our wedding planning process. That said, I am a little type A and an extremely detail-oriented perfectionist, so I had high expectations from our wedding coordinator. I needed someone very organized and who pays attention to the details as much as I do and whom I could fully trust to execute my vision for our wedding day. Luckily, I stumbled across The Perfect Wedding Maui. From the minute I began exchanging emails with Cherise to our first meeting, it was clear that she is one of the most organized individuals I have ever met. She had checklists for every detail. Throughout the year of planning, she was incredibly responsive to my COUNTLESS e-mails. Every little thing I asked her about was answered as if it were of the utmost importance. She never told me that it couldn't be done. She moved heaven and earth for us to get what we wanted. Cherise also suggested all of the best vendors. She would give us a short list of reliable and ABSOLUTELY AMAZING vendors to choose from and it was definitely easier to pick one from her list versus searching hundreds of them on my own. All of her recommendations were spot on for our budget and personal style and it truly showed on the day of the wedding. Speaking about the wedding - it was spectacular! Cherise really understood our vision and she nailed it! On the day of the wedding she was completely on top of everything and literally took care of EVERYTHING - I did not have to worry about any details, other than having fun! She was at the wedding the entire day and made sure everything went smoothly, made sure the bridal party and our vendors were moving through the day on time, took care of every personal need and SO much more. She was everywhere helping in every department and she did a spectacular job! Every detail was executed the way I had envisioned it in my head or even better. Our wedding day was perfect, magical and went by way too fast! I can't say enough good things about Cherise. She made our dream day come true. She is a phenomenal wedding planner and coordinator and this review hardly does her justice. If we were to do it all over again, I would call Cherise again in a heartbeat. Thank you SO MUCH Cherise for executing our wedding and making it such an unforgettable day! You are truly THE BEST!! read more

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