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Jordan N.

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

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.

Taylor D.

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

Kalina P.

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.

Brenda N.

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.

Brook B.

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 .

Marissa M.

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!

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.

Kim N.

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.

Hilary B.

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

Awesome sign for our luggage tag seating chart!

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!!!

Lea V.

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.

Margaret M.

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.

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Diane T.

6 years ago

We've been planning for our wedding for over a year with Cherise. Throughout the planning process, she's always so attentive, proactive, and puts our best interest at heart. She only recommends us the best vendors in Maui. We love her genuine advice and how she went above and beyond to help us plan the best wedding ever. Although due to the crazy pandemic, we had to change our plan last minute, Cherise was always patient and helped us figure out the best Plan B, Plan C... We can't say enough about our appreciation for her wonderful services. Would highly recommend anyone to hire Cherise for your big day, because, SHE REALLY MAKES PERFECT WEDDINGS HAPPEN! read more

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Megan F.

8 years ago

Cherise is amazing! Our wedding was this past February in Maalaea and it was an absolute dream come true, not to mention completely stress free! I just told her my vision and she made it a reality, perfect in every way. If you're looking for a wedding coordinator to make your dream wedding come true, look for further than Cherise! You won't regret your decision. read more

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Working with Cherise was wonderful. As someone who also plans and coordinates weddings and events, I can tell you she is among the best! Her sweet, calm, demeanor was especially appreciated the days prior, and day off. She will coordinate all the details of your wedding, if you have questions, concerns, or want pricing of a specific vendor she will reach out directly and find the information for you. We started planning my wedding over 2 years in advance for our 20 person wedding at Olowalu Plantation House. This is very fortunate as many people don't want to book that far out. As time drew closer, she was very attentive answering emails quicker than before. It was so great working with Cherise, the day after the wedding I was actually sad because I knew my conversions with her were done, and all the work we did together was over! The wedding was a dream! They say something will go wrong, but nothing did. It truly was a dream come true! Thank you! read more

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Chloe J.

8 years ago

We were told over and over again by our guests that our wedding was the best one they have ever been to. Cherise really gave us the dream wedding we wanted! For a full year we had to coordinate solely on email and phone call as I was based in NY, which at times were a little nerve wrecking, but she was always calm and took down every request I told her. The last month was crunch time for us and she was so supportive and helpful in getting us through stressful planning moments. Everything went smoothly on the day of. I did not have to worry about anything on the day. We felt really well taken care of. She even made sure we ate enough dinner! Thank you so much Cherise for giving us an unforgettable memory. read more

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Hong N.

8 years ago

Thank you, Cherise! It was very nice to have a day-of-wedding coordinator on our February 23rd wedding. She offered many suggestions, prompt with emails, and was present during rehearsals and the wedding to make sure everything went smoothly. She even had her daughter help during the day of the wedding. Wedding planning is not my favorite thing to do, especially with a crazy work schedule, so I am glad I have Cherise to rely on. She is very sweet and cares a lot about how to make your wedding day perfect. My husband and I had decided on a destination wedding so planning a wedding from a different state was not easy. Even though we got Cherise as a day-of-coordinator, she exceeded our expectations and did more than we asked her to. She coordinated with our catering company, rental company, and our flower lady. The decorations turned out beautifully. She was also able to coordinate a last-minute tent for us. She has been telling us that there was a possibility for rain for some time, but we were hesitant to order it because we wanted an open layout. Sure enough, it rained the day before our wedding. Luckily, we were able to secure a tent, in case it rained. The tent ended up working nicely with the decorations. I would highly recommend Cherise as your wedding coordinator. She is reasonable and knows what she is doing. A lot of my guests complimented her on our wedding day. Thanks, Cherise! read more

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Jeb H.

10 years ago

If you are planning a special event on Maui, I would highly recommend calling Cherise before making any other arrangements. Cherise has been an integral part of two weddings in my family, so this is a double thumbs up review. My sister was married in Maui in 2014, and Cherise was her wedding coordinator. After watching the beautifully orchestrated ceremony and reception, I knew exactly who to call for our special day. My wife and I live almost 5,000 miles from Maui, so it was so important to have Cherise there to guide us and provide local knowledge. She helped us select vendors and kept us on track with our budget. A wedding comes with a LOT of unknowns, and Cherise was always there to walk us through the details and give us solid advice. We planned a trip to Maui five months before the wedding, and Cherise was there to meet us. She helped us arrange visits with the wedding venue, the florist, the make-up artist, and the cake experts. Not only did she set up the appointments, she was there with us every step of the way to help us make the important decisions that made our wedding so special. When we arrived on Maui for the wedding, Cherise was there to help us sort out the last minute details. Having someone there to keep everything moving forward is critical to the event running smoothly. The wedding day was incredible. Cherise has the ability to make everything happen while presenting a calm and collected appearance. The entire day ran on time and nothing got lost in the mix. She was always two steps ahead and she made sure that things were running smoothly. Cherise was a master at making sure that we were able to enjoy our wedding day. She made sure that we had time to eat and relax. Many friends say that their wedding day was a blur...we maintain that we really were able to experience every detail. This is a testament to the work that Cherise was doing behind the scenes. I would be remiss if I didn't mention the great work that Cherise's daughter Angelei did throughout the wedding day. She was a big part of making sure that the smallest details were set up perfectly. I can't say enough how wonderful it was to have a team that knew exactly how to make the day special. Thanks Angelei! Planning a wedding is quite the undertaking. Cherise is not only a wedding planner/coordinator, she is a wedding expert. Everything from wedding colors, to budget, to knowing the weather at the venue was so helpful in getting things just right. I would recommend The Perfect Wedding to anyone that is planning a special event on Maui! Thanks from Maryland, Jeb and Amanda read more

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Angailica H.

11 years ago

We couldn't have asked for anything more, our wedding was perfect! We are thrilled that we selected Cherise from The Perfect Wedding Maui as our wedding planner. She exceeded our expectations in every way and made planning a destination wedding feel easy and stress-free. Cherise was very organized and did an amazing job of providing fabulous recommendations on venue, officiants, caterers, DJs, musicians, entertainers and photographers. Everyone we worked with clearly loves Cherise and enjoys working with her at the weddings, she has amazing relationships with so many quality vendors on the island. She thoughtfully guided us through decisions based on what we wanted for our wedding and the experience for our guests. There isn't a decision we would have changed and we have her to thank for that. Cherise prepared us for the day of the wedding by walking us through the timeline of events and set expectations for certain elements so we knew what to expect. She thought of details that hadn't even crossed my mind and had a plan for everything. Cherise took all of our feedback and ideas and made them even better than we could have imagined. The day of the wedding Cherise was just the person I wanted to be there. She is always calm, collected and knows exactly what to say and do to keep things running smoothly. Everything went exactly as planned and we were able to thoroughly enjoy our wedding day with no stress or concerns. Our guests at the wedding mentioned that everything just seemed to happen and they are still raving about how magical the evening was. Cherise made that happen. Cherise was amazing, thoughtful and extremely organized. I would highly recommend The Perfect Wedding Maui to anyone looking for help planning a wedding on Maui. You definitely won't regret it! read more

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Josh C.

8 years ago

It's not really possible to put into words how spectacular Cherise is but we'll do our best. At first we attempted to plan the wedding ourselves from afar in Oakland, California. We very quickly realized we didn't have the time or expertise to plan our wedding. Cherise was recommended to us by our venue (Olowalu Plantation House) a we are so grateful that she agreed to plan our wedding. To learn our vision for the wedding, Cherise had us pin photos to a shared Pinterest board. From about twenty images Cherise was able to understand our style and what we wanted the wedding to look like. Cherise's impeccable taste and attention to detail made the wedding look amazing. We got so many compliments from our guests about how the wedding looked. Cherise also ensured that the whole wedding went smoothly. She took care of finding and hiring all of our vendors and they were all great. There was not a single issue or complication, all because Cherise had so meticulously planned everything. Numerous guests pulled us aside during and after the wedding to tell us that it was the most fun, beautiful wedding they had been to. In addition to being excellent at her job, Cherise is a warm and kind person. She truly cares about her clients and that they have a once-in-a-lifetime experience. If you're still looking for a wedding planner, stop. Hire Cherise. And be thankful that you have such a consummate professional planning your wedding. read more

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Michelle M.

8 years ago

Working with Cherise was a dream! We live in San Francisco and had only been able to visit once before the wedding. She made everything so easy and her grounding calming energy is exactly the type of person you want around you on your wedding day! I researched over 10 planners in Maui and she came highly recommended and her energy was the best! She has great connections with different vendors and has great taste and will make sure you are under your budget without skimping on anything! She was amazing and we can't wait to go back to Maui and see her again! read more

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Vicki F.

10 years ago

Written in retrospect...(sorry it took so long Cherise!!) Decisions for me aren't easy, it's usually a tedious process and I usually end up regretting my decision but not this time! We picked Cherise based on Yelp reviews and I have never been more happy with a choice - EVER! Scott and I are from Australia and got married on July 22nd of this year, we wanted a low key small event and after emails and Skype chats back & forth we sorted out the finer details of our day. Cherise was nothing short of amazing, she was patient, kind, understanding and made our day incredible. Her options were realistic, honest and it made the whole process easier on us. I couldn't really ask for a better person or Wedding Planner! You will not regret anything about your day if you go with Cherise! read more

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Molly M.

9 years ago

I can't say enough thank you to Cherise. She had been very helpful, responsible and detail-oriented during my wedding preparation process. I don't think I can have all the things scheduled without her great help. Every guest of mine enjoyed my wedding and I myself loves it very much as well! read more

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Kristina W.

16 years ago

Cherise at the Perfect Wedding Maui - http://www.theperfectweddingmaui.com/ - is an amazing wedding coordinator! She is a pleasure to speak with, is really in tune with what your needs are as a bride, replies back promptly, and follows up on every request. There were a few requests that I asked her to look into and I thought they would be too complicated to fulfill, but she was able to make every single request happen! She works with your budget and is probably one of the kindest people I've ever met - truly a joy to work with when planning one of the most memorable days of your lives. We've since become "facebook friends" and still keep in contact- she is a very supportive and wonderful coordinator and I just can't say enough! Choose her if you're looking for The Perfect Wedding in Maui! read more

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Emily S.

13 years ago

I could not agree more with the previous two reviews. Cherise was FANTASTIC and I would not hesitate to recommend her. We chose her based on all the positive reviews online - destination wedding forums and other wedding websites. Her fee was completely reasonable and definitely the most worthwhile expense in our wedding budget. A few things that stood out: 1 - Communication. This is key for planning a destination wedding, and Cherise always answered our e-mails in a timely manner. Her responses were always detailed and descriptive. She provided spreadsheets, photos and diagrams when necessary. 2 - Budget. Cherise was super respectful of our wedding budget, and helped us stick to it! She was very receptive for anything we wanted to cut back on, and provided extra recommendations to help us stay on track. There were no "hidden fees" - everything was very clearly laid out. 3 - Day of. She was AMAZING. And her daughter, too :) We received a ton of comments from our guests about how beautifully everything turned out. As an event planner myself, I know how much work goes on behind-the-scenes and I was super impressed. Wedding day itself can be stressful enough! Tip - check out her Facebook and Pinterest boards. Super helpful ideas. We had the perfect wedding and all credit goes to Cherise! THANK YOU! read more

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Dana S.

10 years ago

Cherise Shulman, owner of The Perfect Wedding, is fantastic and did an incredible job on our wedding in Maui! I live in Canada, so deciding on hiring a wedding planner for our destination wedding was a no brainer. My husband found Cherise, and I'm so grateful he did. Cherise was a joy to work with for so many reasons. She is a pro at what she does and made planning a destination wedding so much fun. She had great advice from A-Z, but always let us decide in the end what was best suited for us. She was very organized and always three step ahead of me! My wedding was literally "The Perfect Wedding" and my family and friends still talk about it. Everyone kept telling me it was the most beautiful and romantic wedding they had ever attended! Cherise has many years of experience in the wedding industry. She has developed such great relationships with other vendors in Maui, and they love working with her. My florist went above and beyond because of that relationship. We chose to not splurge on everything and anything, and I really appreciated that Cherise worked with our budget. I was able to have a beautiful wedding but not break the bank account that badly :) I trusted Cherise and our wedding was an absolute dream come true. My vision became a reality on my wedding day, and I have Cherise to thank for that. I was blown away when I saw how everything came together. She allowed me to be stress-free the entire day and this was because of Cherise's laid back but also very organized approach. Cherise was a dream to work with, and I would recommend her services 100% read more

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Todd K.

7 years ago

I want to thank Cherise Vonae at The Perfect Wedding Maui for putting together a flawless and amazing wedding on the beach for us during our vacation! Her attention to detail was just what we were looking for to take the stress off of us during our special day! From meeting us at our room to make sure the hair and make up was going as planned (also bringing flowers for my brides headpiece) to walking us through the Forrest for magical lighting & pre ceremony pictures, to making dinner reservations at a very nice local restaurant securing us a preferred table with an amazing view! No details were left untouched and I can not wait to see the photos from the professionals she contracted. If you want a true professional that will get the job done and has the experience to know how, she is the only one to consider!! We can not ever thank you enough for planning and being a part of our special day!! Mahalo Todd & Nicky 6-14-19 read more

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Scarlett L.

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6 years ago

Where do I start? Cherise is wonderful- she's detail oriented, warm and calm. She has all the great qualities you need in a wedding planner. She helped us tremendously throughout our wedding process and I'd like to share two examples. - When we had our rehearsal the day before our wedding, based on the weather forecast and what it felt like at the venue, we realized that we're possibly going to have some rain on the wedding day. We should have a tent but what're our options? No worries, Cherise had been watching the weather and proposed to set up a clear top tent that made sure everyone would be covered and still could see the sky and beautiful trees on the property. In addition, since I was worrying about my heels getting stuck in the concrete dance floor, Cherise also hooked us up with nice smooth wooden dance floor all within that day. Many guests complimented how beautiful the tent was and the dance floor was such a nice upgrade. Cherise got us! - As you could imagine, the day of the wedding was kind of busy. At the end of the wedding, after all the guests left, we started packing. One thing we really needed to pack carefully was our porcelain tea set used during tea ceremony. Cherise has already packed the set for us! Not only that, she also had put our guest books and everything else she could in our suitcase- in an organized way of course. Cherise truly made our busy wedding day much more relaxing! Thanks so much Cherise! read more

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Qian G.

8 years ago

The decision of working with Cherise is THE BEST decision I've ever made for my wedding planning!!! Cherise is so easy to work with! She knows the best vendor in Maui and is patient, sweet, and detail-orientated. She made my wedding planning soooo much easier! I initially wanted to have my wedding at Merriman's, but it was booked on that day. I was very stressed. Cherise suggested me to go with Kukahiko if I could stretch my budget a little bit. I am very happy that she proposed the venue - both my husband and I loved it!!! All of my guests praised the venue choice and enjoyed our wedding day. And we were within our budget in the end :) Cherise is easy to communicate with and very responsive. I did not finalize my guest list till three weeks ahead of the wedding day. The final number of guest was 22, which was below the number of guests (25) that can get discount rate for the buffet style. Cherise recommended me to go with the rate for 25 guests since it was actually cheaper than the pay the buffet at the normal rate for 22. She also negotiated with the vendor to not charge us on the meals for stuff - saved us money! Also, since we had a small group, she worked with the vendor to change the buffet to family party style. The restaurant served the food directly at the table and we did not have to get up for food, which was super convenient for me - everyone knows how difficult to walk in wedding gowns! I had very particular requirement for flowers. I sent Cherise pictures I like and described the feeling that I wanted to have. The theme color is peach, but it is not easy to get peach tropical local flowers. I was not sure about the flowers until I saw the wedding decoration and my bouquet!!! They were awesome!!! Exactly what I wanted! My husband loved all the flowers too! He was so happy with turnout!!! It is hard to believe that the wedding decoration was exactly what I wanted just based on description. But Cherise did it!!! Book her and you will be glad!! read more

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Bakker S.

13 years ago

Cherise helped turn our dream into a reality. We highly recommend her. She made our destination wedding easy to manage and had our best interests in mind throughout the planning. We had done a good amount of research and had a good idea of what we wanted. Given it was a destination wedding; we knew that it would be wise to get a wedding coordinator. My wife and I conveyed our wants to Cherise and she consistently worked on finding the best possible solution. Cherise is very knowledgeable with the many vendors to choose from on the island and she has a great niche for working with your ideas and most importantly, your budget :) To top it off, she made sure to keep everyone including the wedding party and guests on schedule. Everyone gave us great feedback on her. Maholo Cherise! read more

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Tami R.

16 years ago

It's nerve racking planning a wedding from so far away. You can't go about it the same way you would a wedding down the street or even in the next city over. It takes a lot of communication and... faith in the people you hire. And just finding those people, is a daunting task. I am a planner by nature, but I knew I needed a point person on the island to help me with my April 2010 wedding. I had a list of pretty strict requirements when I set out on my search for a wedding planner: 1) They couldn't break the bank (I had a strict budget) 2) They had to *respect* the budget I was working with even after I hired them (I've heard horror stories about this) 3) They needed to be very prompt with their correspondence (I timed them all), 4) They needed to be even more organized than I was (no small feat) 5) They couldn't charge me a percentage of each vendor they booked (that's a racket and gives coordinators no incentive to keep to your budget) 5) They had to be fairly open with vendors I wanted to work with (no strict lists with only certain people I could hire, and 6) I had to get a good "vibe" from them (after all, I was going to be working with them a lot in the following months). I interviewed a lot of coordinators and not a single one met all my requirements. That was, until I met Cherise at The Perfect Wedding. Even once I hired her, I was still dubious because she seemed too good to be true. However, now that everything is said and done and I'm happily married, I can officially say that this business is out of this world and (even with this strict list of requirements) FAR exceeded my expectations. The first thing that really set this business apart from the rest was Cherise's communication. There was never a time when she didn't respond to one of my phone calls or emails within 24 hours. Or, if she had a few events that took her away from the office- she would let me know ahead of time. I always received answers to my questions throughly and promptly (and for any of you that have had to contact vendors in Maui- you know was a rarity this is). I already had in mind a few vendors that I wanted to use and Cherise was open to that. Though, when I needed help with selecting others- she provided me with some AMAZING referrals. In the end, I firmly believe that I had the Maui-Wedding-Dream-Team of vendors working for us on our big day and Cherise was the driving force behind it all. I had an intricate idea of what I wanted our small (25 person) Maui destination wedding to be like. When I explained this to Cherise, she immediately "got it" and really stuck to my vision the entire time. We rented a private estate which meant that all vendors (from chair rentals to caterers to audio equipment) had to be organized and brought in. Even though I thought I already knew what all went into planning for a wedding (like I said, I'm organized to a fault), more than a few times Cherise alerted me to things that I hadn't even thought of. It's this attention to detail that made our event flawless from the very beginning. So planning everything was a breeze- but how did it all turn out? In a word: Incredible. It was amazing to have her there from the first day of planning (9 months in advance) all the way to the day of our wedding. We had the wedding of our dreams. Every detail was attended to with such care and insight. In the end, not a single thing when wrong on our wedding day and I was able to sit back and really enjoy all of it. I would have never been able to do this had it not been for Cherise. Cherise is such a sweet woman, but she also knows how to run a tight ship. There is an amazing amount of people and things to coordinate on the actual day but because Cherise was there, I was able to take in every special moment with my friends and family. That fact alone made hiring The Perfect Wedding worth while. But factor in the millions of other things Cherise did for - priceless. There were NO unexpected "fees" or hidden costs- I received a nicely organized Excel Sheet that broke everything down so I knew the exact cost of everything. Every interaction I had with The Perfect Wedding was a positive one- which made the entire process FUN. I also felt as if my wedding were just as important and special to Cherise, as it was to my husband, our family and friends, and myself. And at the end of the day, The Perfect Wedding far exceeded my expectations (which were pretty high to begin with). There aren't enough mahalos I can give to show our appreciation. read more

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Christine C.

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11 years ago

The best decision I made about my wedding was having Cherise plan it! Her reviews say it all. She is the most amazing person to work with and does an incredible job. My husband and I planned a destination wedding, so it was daunting for us to not know what the venue looked like or how the food tasted. However, Cherise went out of her way to make us feel comfortable and assured. She was easily accessible any time we had questions or concerns, and she was just on top of every detail! She made the planning process smooth, simple and easy for us, which is important since we work a lot. We even had friends asking us, "How are you so calm and relaxed when your wedding is next week?"..to which we answered "We have CHERISE!!" She is very detail oriented and organized. She knows what she is doing!! The day of the wedding went beyond perfectly! We were always on schedule and Cherise made it a point for us to enjoy our day and let her worry about everything else. That is exactly what happened! It was so stress free and everything went off without a hitch thanks to Cherise's coordination. Looking back, Cherise truly created a day we will never forget! We still talk about how perfect our wedding was and how Cherise made it all come together. Thank you so much for everything, Cherise! You are fantastic! read more

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Katie T.

8 years ago

Cherise came highly recommended to me and my new husband by a friend. We are so happy we decided to go with her because she made our wedding day absolutely perfect! Prior to officially choosing Cherise as our wedding planner, we spoke with her on the phone just to chat about what our wedding vision was. After we got off the phone, my husband and I both agreed simultaneously that we wanted her as our wedding planner! She was very knowledgeable on the phone and answered our many questions. We were planning our wedding from California, so our planning was done via phone calls and emails. She is just so patient, kind, and sweet -- it is such a pleasure to work with her! She is very responsible and detail-oriented as well as responsive to emails and text messages, which is wonderful, because I can get stressed out easily, but when she responds, it is very thorough and prompt. She is also flexible and accommodating, which is really great. Sometimes I would question something, such as why was the cake cutting scheduled so early right after the bride/groom entrance, shouldn't it be after dinner? She explained it was because it would be better for pictures with the sun still up at that time, but no problem if we wanted to move it to a later time. We stuck with her suggestion. I am so grateful we had Cherise to help us through our very special day. She definitely knows what she's doing and I would highly, highly recommend her. Within a couple of days after my wedding, I've already recommended Cherise to a couple of friends! I cannot emphasize enough how perfect our wedding day was, which was only a couple of weeks ago. Everyone keeps talking about how amazing our wedding was. Thank you, Cherise! We love you! P.S. This is the first review I've written ever on Yelp because I don't usually write reviews. Cherise deserves way more than 5 stars! read more

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Jasmine G.

7 years ago

Cherise is really a breeze to work with! She is very organized and punctual, she can always find the best option for our needs, and think beyond us to have things covered. Wedding ceremony is always a headache to plan, but with the help of Cherise, we didn't experience the struggle much, she made us feel everything was under control. Highly recommend Cherise! read more

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Anna F.

11 years ago

I cannot say enough good things about Cherise and The Perfect Wedding. She is absolutely worth her weight in gold. Guests at our wedding started to refer to her as our wedding planner fairy! Probably because she would wave her magic wand and whatever we needed would happen. She was also so quiet and discreet, completing necessary tasks in the background, one might think she has powers of invisibility. Cherise has all the qualities anyone would want in a wedding planning. She is patient, gentle, organised, genuine and clearly sees your vision and helps you achieve it. Organising a wedding in Maui from Australia had the potential to be super stressful but instead Cherise made it the easiest thing in the world. Every time people asked me how the wedding plans were going I had no option but to smile and say 'Great. Everything's on track'. Cherise consistently replied to my MANY emails and kept on top of any deadlines that were approaching. All of the vendors Cherise organised for us were amazing. Every single person we came into contact with were so wonderful and professional. I have been involved in many friends weddings and can honestly say that none ran as smoothly as ours. Our wedding day was everything we hoped it would be and we know that is in large part to Cherise. We would recommend The Perfect Wedding and Cherise to anyone considering getting married on Maui. Thank you so much, Cherise. You are an absolute gem! read more

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Dave C.

14 years ago

My wife and I had decided early on that we wanted to do a destination wedding in Maui, and when we found the perfect venue (the Olowalu Plantation) we had heard through word of mouth about Cherise and The Perfect Wedding Maui. Since I was in New Mexico, my fiancé was in Oregon, and our wedding destination was in Maui, we really needed help! Cherise was a true God-send. She worked with us within our budget to truly get the most bang for our buck. She was great to work with, kept all the trains running on time, and truly made our dream wedding come true with no detail missed along the way. Wedding planning is stressful by its very nature, but doing a destination wedding with Cherise at the helm made it nearly stress-free. It's truly a blessing to look back and honestly say that our own wedding was BY FAR the best wedding that either of us had ever attended, and all our guests felt the same way. With nearly all our guests flying across the ocean to attend our wedding, we wanted them all to feel like the trip was well worth it. Not only was it the greatest wedding we could have imagined, it was the best bang for the buck as well. Thanks for everything Cherise! You're the bomb! ;-) Dave and Kristin... read more

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Shannon C.

10 years ago

Cherise was a pleasure to work with. Our 20 year anniversary vow renewal was very important to us. She made the planning fun and easy for us. The ceremony was everything we dreamed it would be and so much more. I give my highest recommendation for Cherise. If you get the incredible me honor of working with her, thank your lucky star! read more

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Cherise S.

Thank you Shannon! It was an honor to be chosen by you to help with…

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Leslie L.

8 years ago

We recently worked with Cherise on our January wedding. She is the best, and we wouldn't have had such a wonderful wedding without her! She was very responsive, knowledgeable, and made our lives so easy, planning a destination wedding (we came from Anchorage). I shared our vision of the ceremony and reception, and what she put together was better than we could have dreamed. She had excellent suggestions for location, venders, makeup and hair, local services for dress pressing and other small details, and seamlessly booked most things for us. We wanted our wedding a little different (no dance), and Cherise had a wonderful suggestion of more of a dinner-party feel, with 5-6 courses; the chef introduced each meal, and we had wine/beer pairings with each course. She also had suggestions to save money; for example, we had flowers on our ceremony arch that then decorated the tables for the meal. The wedding day was so much fun; she supervised set-up and decorations, as well as clean-up. We only had to show up and get married! The day was stress-free, and fun, most importantly. Cherise is a sweet person, on top of her excellent services, and I couldn't recommend anyone more. Book her! You won't regret it! (Also, she is very reasonably priced, making this a no-brainer!) (also, I wanted to add more photos but WeddingWire has a limit on what can be uploaded, unfortunately) read more

The Perfect Wedding - Our dessert bar. We didn't want traditional cake but Cherise had excellent suggestions on other options. - Wedding Planning Near Me

The Perfect Wedding - We loved our table set-up by the ocean - Wedding Planning Near Me

The Perfect Wedding - Menu board that Cherise put together - Wedding Planning Near Me

The Perfect Wedding - Our wedding arch and our officiant. We loved him, as well. - Wedding Planning Near Me

The Perfect Wedding - Dinner party - Wedding Planning Near Me

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Nicole W.

12 years ago

The Perfect Wedding with Cherise running the day made our wedding absolutely amazing!! Cherise is the sweetest woman ever, and she was great to work with. She made our wedding flow so easily. I didn't stress about anything and was just able to concentrate on my husband and having fun. Cherise is so organized and creative, and made our wedding day flow flawlessly. I would highly recommend her to any bride. Living on the main-land, she made it so easy to book the caterer, florist, rentals, DJ, ect. And for coordinating the whole wedding she is so reasonably priced. Could not have had such an amazing wedding without her! read more

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Scott D.

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10 years ago

Cherise is awesome! We used The Perfect Wedding for our wedding on December 8th at The Montage in Kapalua. I have known Cherise for a few years and when we started planning our wedding knew she would be the perfect fit for us. She met with us a few times prior to the big day and every time she just made everything so easy. She knew the important questions to ask to get all of the information she needed and is such a personable person that it actually made the planning process enjoyable. Since both my wife and I have lived on Maui for a while and I work in the event industry we thought we sort of knew the vendors we wanted to work with. Cherise offered a few of her recommendations (such as our officiant) and we are so happy we listened to her. They were spot on. As part of her services she offered to also help us with our rehearsal dinner which actually ended up saving us some money since the restaurant required a meeting planner onsite and charged extra if you wanted them to provide that service. Cherise basically ran our rehearsal while her daughter Angelei helped set up everything at the restaurant for us - what a great team! Again, Cherise's expertise really shined through for the rehearsal as she had several ideas on ways to do things that might not be traditional but that enhanced the overall experience for us as the couple and for our guests. By using some of those ideas it really made our ceremony the following day that much better/more special. When it came to the actual wedding day Cherise and Angelei went above and beyond to make us feel super special. She has a very calming personality which was nice since things can be somewhat stressful on the day of your wedding. She just made things happen and did it with a smile. One of our musicians (who I had hired directly) was stuck in traffic and Cherise just moved a few things around on our timeline and made us feel like it was no big deal. Her and her daughter also assisted us in setting up all of our centerpieces and worked well with all of our vendors. Again, Cherise just makes things look easy - everything flowed so well and while some vendors/planners may be running around barking orders at people not Cherise....she just calmly moves about the room with a smile on her face interacting with people in a polite manner. At the conclusion of the event she made sure that all of our gifts (and a bunch of other stuff) made it back to our room safely...she even called the next day to double check. Cherise definitely exceeded any expectations we may have had for her going into the wedding. In fact, we had several family members after the wedding comment on how much they enjoyed getting to know Cherise. She did everything one could possibly expect from a wedding planner and then some. I would highly recommend her services if you are planning a wedding here on Maui! read more

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Wow thanks so much Scott for your amazing words. Being in the…

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Madison C.

11 years ago

Cherise is definitely the best wedding planner that I can ever imagine. I work for a trading firm and don't have much spare time. I time box my energy used towards the wedding planning although I still want the 'perfect wedding'. Cherise is wonderful enough to make everything happen just like magic only based on the info via the emails and pictures I sent over. Can not say enough thank you to her!!!!!! She is so sweet to accommodate all my special requests and is so considerate to make it perfect! read more

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Julie S.

12 years ago

If you're like me, a bride who wants her wedding day to be stress-free, smooth, beautiful, and perfect.... then Cherise Shulman is the wedding planner for you! Not only is Cherise professional, detailed-oriented, competent, pleasant to work with, she is also caring and thoughtful in every way! Most of my friends are married so I've heard stories about what went wrong or how stressful it was that they didn't get to enjoy their day. Some even said that they didn't even get to eat their meal or their cake because they were too stressed or busy. I knew that was not what my husband and I wanted to remember from our "big" day, and we didn't. Because of Cherise's great organizational skills along with her excellent expertise in wedding planning and coordination, my husband and I enjoyed every moment of our wedding. I must admit, I was getting quite nervous and stressed out about the day since we had to travel so far to get married in Maui from Connecticut. However, on our wedding day.... I couldn't be more relaxed and stress-free even with a tight schedule of incorporating 2 ceremonies and 3 dresses wardrobe change. My husband and I had time to socialize with our friends and family, we had our drinks, dinner, and even our delicious cake. Every vendor which Cherise has recommended were superb, and they all had such high respect for her! We couldn't be happier with each of them. What I love about Cherise the most is that she doesn't "plan" your wedding, but she helps you make your dream wedding into reality. What she does is listen to your ideas on how you envision your wedding day would be like, makes great suggestions and recommendations, and actually carry out your ideas to perfection! This is how our wedding day was so PERFECT for us! My husband and I would recommend Cherise to any newly weds who are thinking about having their wedding in Maui. She truly made our wedding day an "unforgettable" one to us and our guests! read more

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Kelley R.

14 years ago

I had the pleasure of working with Cherise for over a year while planning my destination wedding in Maui. I feel like the luckiest bride to have found such an amazing wedding planner! I chose to contact Cherise after I read great 5 star reviews from just about everyone online who had hired and worked with her, and they were right....she's the best of the best. Cherise kept in contact with me throughout the entire year of planning. She answered all of my emails right away and has the answers to all of your questions. She is so good at what she does. Cherise had no problem helping us make our dream wedding come true within our budget. She knows the BEST vendors on the island and makes everything so easy for you. She truly takes the stress out of the destination wedding planning. The day of my wedding she was around if I needed anything or had any last minute questions. She was so calm and stress free. The latch on the back of my dress broke when I was putting it on, I turned around and she was standing there with a needle and thread. A while later one of the orchids I had in my hair fell out and she was right there with a hair pin helping me put it back in place. I could not have asked for a better planner. My husband and I are so fond of Cherise and will never forget that we had a PERFECT Maui wedding because we chose the PERFECT planner to help us. read more

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Melissa G.

14 years ago

I was beyond impressed when with working with Cherise on planning our Maui wedding. I was nervous about planning a destination wedding and about having to coordinate so many details from a different state, but Cherise made the process seamless. She connected us with an awesome caterer that our guests raved about, and really seemed to capture the vision I wanted for our wedding day, down to the last detail. She was always prompt in responding to my countless emails, and even managed to schedule a tour of our wedding site for an impromptu planning visit in Maui on less than a week's notice! What really impressed me about Cherise was the ease with which she coordinated our event the day of the wedding. I really was able to relax and just enjoy my day as Cherise took care of everything. Her calm presence and organization really allowed my husband and I to take in every moment of our time with family and friends, down to the last goodbye. I had so many guests comment on how awesome she was and how smoothly the entire wedding went. If you are thinking about planning a wedding in Maui, I cannot recommend Cherise enough! read more

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Francesca F.

10 years ago

I am so happy I chose the perfect wedding! I got married last month in Maui and wasn't sure what to expect. I found Cherise who I immediately thought was a great fit. She was so sweet, patient with me and on top of things that she made my wedding seem like a breeze. Her lovely daughter is also just as awesome as Cherise and was there on the day of the wedding making sure everything was going as planned. Cherise was there for every email, every phone call and had great ideas and input as to how to do certain things. The thing I loved the most about her was how she wasn't trying to up sell me on every detail or have me go past my budget. She worked with me to make sure we were not spending more than we had to. She was super organized which made my life easier since I was a mess during the wedding. Even though I would call her asking the same questions over and over (I really am unorganized and would forget I had already asked her) she was super patient and made sure I was attended to. Everything turned out amazing on the day of the wedding and there were no hiccups. I can't believe how smooth everything turned out! I am so happy I chose Cherise over any other coordinator. read more

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At The Perfect Wedding we specialize in simply elegant destination Maui weddings. On your big day you want everything to be perfect! We strive to give you personal dedication, paying special attention to your individual style for the wedding you've been dreaming of without the stress. This exceptional attention combined with years of experience and partnered with the top wedding vendors all come together to deliver a wedding true to our name, Perfect! Go ahead...let love sweep you off your feet while we expertly take care of all the beautiful details of your special day.

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Established in 2001.

At The Perfect Wedding we believe in quality, not quantity. We take your wedding personally and will do everything in our power to ensure that you realize your perfect wedding! With years of experience, we are able to elegantly handle a wedding of any size and detail. Each wedding is custom created to fulfill all of your Maui wedding dreams!

Meet the Business Owner: Cherise S.

I was born on the island of Oahu, then grew up in LA and Chicago before returning to Maui as a young adult. That was ages ago and I cannot imagine living anywhere else. Maui is and always will be "home". Over the years, I've done many things - from bridal shop consultant to group sales to modeling to managing a restaurant to raising my two beautiful daughters. In each thing I've done, there is some little nugget of wisdom that comes in handy as a wedding planner. I got my first taste of wedding planning when helping out a friend with a small wedding company. I began my coordinating career at The Kapalua Bay Hotel, servicing high-end weddings in the late 90's. Branching out on my own in 2000, The Perfect Wedding was born. As an independent, I focus on quality and not quantity. I utilize only the best of the vendor talents available on Maui and do my best to match not only budgets & style, but personalities of the vendors with the wedding couples for the most successful events.

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William S.

1 year ago

A Perfect Wedding Thanks to Cherise and Her Team From the very beginning, we knew we needed a wedding coordinator. Living in New York with a busy work schedule and personal challenges, plus the time difference, made planning a Maui wedding on our own feel nearly impossible. Even though we were familiar with the island, we needed someone on the ground to handle vendor coordination and logistics. Enter Cherise and The Perfect Wedding Maui--the best decision we could have made. The entire process with Cherise was seamless. Right from the start, she provided us with a detailed package outlining what to expect, how communication would work, and a clear timeline for vendor selections. When it came time to choose vendors, Cherise made it incredibly easy. Instead of overwhelming us with endless searches, she curated lists of options, complete with personal insights and direct links. She gave us the space to review everything and then checked in when it was time to decide. Her patience, organization, and gentle reminders kept us on track, even as we navigated major life events during the planning process. She was always understanding, never pushy, and made herself available for video calls whenever we needed. Despite having other clients, she made us feel like we were her only priority. We truly don't know what we would have done without Cherise and The Perfect Wedding Maui. She exceeded every expectation we had. Her dedication and attention to detail ensured our wedding day was everything we dreamed of and more. To any couple considering hiring Cherise--do it. She is not just an amazing wedding planner; she is an amazing person who genuinely cares about her clients. She has a way of making you feel completely at ease, like the comforting feeling of a home-cooked meal. On our wedding day, Cherise and her team worked their magic, keeping everything on schedule while making sure we felt supported--without ever being overbearing. They seamlessly orchestrated the day, handling everything behind the scenes so effortlessly that it felt like they were invisible, yet everything ran perfectly. At one point, my wife started feeling sick, and within minutes, Cherise was there with lavender oils to calm her down. Ten minutes later, she was back with our guests, smiling and enjoying the night read more

Y L.

12 years ago

Our wedding was PERFECT. We are so glad we had a wedding planner, and we are most grateful that our wedding planner was Cherise!! We can't imagine anyone else who could've done as amazing of a job as Cherise, and here is why: 1. Her organization is impeccable, she remembers every detail I have her, the ones that I don't even remember I had mentioned, she somehow knew. 2. Everyone loves her. All the vendors love her. This is so important because you want everyone to be happy working for your big day, and they were because of Cherise. Even all my guests were in love with her and her daughters because they all enjoyed themselves thoroughly, and they knew all of this is made possible because of her. 3. We were able to save so much money because of her. No, you do not save money planning your own wedding. Cherise was able to work with our wonderful vendors and negotiate great prices. 4. We saved so much time and energy. I barely had to do any work because Cherise took care of almost everything. Up until a month before the wedding, I didn't feel like I was planning for a wedding at all. 5. She is worth so much more than how much she charges. We did our research, many wedding planner charge additional fee /a percentage for booking vendors. She charges a flat fee, and did so much more. 6. For those brides who are type A, wants everything exactly the way you want it, and want to go through each vendor individually to get that accomplished. I say trust Cherise, let her know what you want, she will get you what you want without you having to upset any of your vendors. And please, listen to what she says. You will be beyond satisfied once you see the results and you won't regret having listened to her. Thank you so much Cherise. Our guests loved our wedding. They say that this was truly a perfect wedding, and the most fun wedding they have ever attended. We owe it all to Cherise. Please, consider a wedding planner if you are having your wedding in Maui, and choose Cherise!! read more

Kaitie S.

2 years ago

We cannot express enough gratitude for the incredible job that Cherise did in planning our wedding. From start to finish, she demonstrated unparalleled dedication and expertise that made our special day absolutely perfect. Cherise's attention to detail was nothing short of amazing. Every aspect of the wedding, from the venue decorations to the floral arrangements, was meticulously planned and executed flawlessly. She truly has an eye for creating stunning and memorable events. Communication with her was a breeze. She was always prompt in answering our questions and addressing any concerns we had throughout the planning process. Her professionalism and responsiveness gave us peace of mind, knowing that every detail was being taken care of. One of the most invaluable aspects of working with Cherise was her guidance and advice. She provided us with invaluable suggestions and creative ideas that helped us navigate through decisions we were unsure about. Her wealth of experience in the industry was evident and greatly appreciated. Another huge plus was her ability to help us stay within our budget without compromising on quality. She was resourceful in finding vendors and solutions that aligned perfectly with our financial plan, which allowed us to enjoy our wedding day without any financial stress. We would wholeheartedly recommend Cherise to anyone looking for a wedding planner who not only delivers exceptional results but also genuinely cares about her clients' happiness and satisfaction. She went above and beyond our expectations, and we are forever grateful for her dedication and hard work in making our wedding day the best day of our lives. Thank you again, Cherise, for everything you did for us. You are truly a gem in the wedding planning industry! read more

Amanda N.

22 days ago

If you're considering hiring Cherise and The Perfect Wedding Maui for your wedding, stop searching--you've found the best. From the very beginning, we were told that Cherise was incredible, and somehow she still exceeded every expectation we had. There truly are no words that can fully capture the level of care, dedication, talent, and heart that she brings to her work. She doesn't just plan weddings; she creates experiences that are thoughtful, seamless, and unforgettable. Cherise and her team brought our vision to life in ways we never could have imagined. Every detail was executed flawlessly, and the entire day felt effortless because of the immense work happening behind the scenes. What sets Cherise apart is not only her professionalism and expertise but who she is as a person. She genuinely cares about every couple she works with and treats your wedding day as if it were her own. Throughout the entire process, she went above and beyond to ensure that we felt supported, cared for, and excited. On our wedding day, she anticipated needs before they arose, handled every detail with grace, and made sure we were able to be fully present and enjoy every moment. Our wedding was more beautiful and special than we ever dreamed possible, and we owe so much of that to Cherise and The Perfect Wedding Maui. We are endlessly grateful for her and her amazing team. Hiring them was one of the best decisions we made, and we cannot recommend them highly enough. read more

Aimee M.

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12 years ago

You will have a perfect wedding with Cherise as your planner! Planning a destination wedding in Maui from Nevada was not easy. You have to completely trust in your planner. Cherise has been doing this for years and has established wonderful vendor contacts. Researching a wedding planner and a venue was about as much work as I wanted to do! Cherise had recommendations for every aspect of my wedding. It was so easy! Cherise had no problem staying within budget and kept a detailed spreadsheet of all my charges that I could easily understand. I relied on her to make my wedding look like the pictures I sent her. It really was more perfect than I ever could have imagined! The day of the wedding she keeps you on time and always makes sure you are doing alright. Most planners charge 20% for every service you book through them. Cherise charges a flat rate for her wedding planning. This will save you money. Cherise will save you from pulling your hair out with stress. You will not go wrong with her as your planner. If you need proof of how great she is please check out my pics http://www.kathleen-amelia.com/2014/03/24/michael-aimee-olowalu-plantation-wedding-photographer/ read more

Jenny H.

7 years ago

My husband and I are celebrating our 10 year wedding anniversary this April in Lahaina and are looking to do a simple vow renewal. The Perfect Wedding came up as one of the Top 10 wedding planners and Cherise received rave reviews. I called and spoke to Cherise directly and told her what we were looking for and she explained that they did do vow renewals. As I explained what we were wanting, although this is how she makes her living, she explained to me that it wasn't really necessary to include her and offered some other options to help with our special occasion and took my number to text me the information. I spoke to her about 12:50 p.m. for approximately four minutes and within five minutes she had texted me the options. Even though this is how she makes her living and knew that her services were not what we were going to need in the long run, she still went over and above helping us out to make our vow renewal ceremony special. So, if you are looking for someone that is going to go above and beyond for your special day and be prompt in responding, Cherise is your person! read more

Kathleen C.

7 years ago

Cherise did a wonderful job and we would absolutely recommend The Perfect Wedding Maui!! I found her through a friend who also had Cherise plan their wedding, and it was the BEST decision we made during the process of planning our wedding. We planned everything from Oahu, and hired Cherise as a full planner. When we came to visit Maui to check out our venue and meet other vendors, Cherise made it so easy for us by organizing all the meetings. She was super responsive, really listened to what we wanted, and had amazing suggestions (like our twinkle lights dance floor backdrop that our guests LOVED). She did a superb job in making sure everything ran smoothly on the wedding day, which really was the wedding of our dreams!!! I didn't feel that stressed on our wedding day because I knew Cherise would take care of everything, and everything did end up going so well. Our guests couldn't stop telling us how beautiful and fun everything turned out. Thank you so much for everything, Cherise!!! read more

Danielle D.

2 years ago

Cherise is an exceptional wedding planner whose dedication and expertise are truly unparalleled. From the initial planning stages to the final moments of our special day, Cherise was the guiding force that ensured everything ran smoothly. We felt at ease with her at the helm on the wedding day as she was calm, composed and moving things along behind the scenes so we could enjoy the moment. Her ability to handle unexpected situations with grace was particularly impressive; when our original musician fell ill, Cherise swiftly arranged for a fantastic replacement, saving the day and keeping the festivities on track all while we were blissfully unaware. Her attention to detail, creativity, and organizational skills made our wedding not just perfect, but uniquely ours. We are immensely grateful for her contributions and highly recommend her services to any couple seeking a stress-free and memorable wedding experience. Thank you, Cherise, for making our dream wedding a reality! read more

Meredith C.

12 years ago

My husband and I celebrated our wedding in Maui exactly one month ago and the day was absolutely flawless! We owe it all to Cherise from The Perfect Wedding Maui. Planning a destination wedding can be very daunting, but Cherise made the entire process stress-free. Communication with Cherise was ideal as she always responded to my emails and provided her recommendations with every wedding aspect. Cherise was very organized and always kept us on track in terms of what needed to be booked etc. Before arriving in Maui, my husband and I already knew that our wedding was in good hands, but it was not until the day of the wedding that we realized how amazing Cherise really is. The wedding day itself was smooth and calming. Not once did we feel stressed or rushed in any aspect. We never once thought about the "schedule" and just enjoyed the entire evening. Thank you Cherise for all of your help! You are extremely talented and we are so happy to have worked with you! read more

L g.

12 years ago

Cherise was fabulous! I was nervous planning a destination wedding and wanted to make sure that all the details I wanted, I could get. I relayed everything to her and she made sure it happened! I felt like there was no question she couldn't answer. I liked the fact that she would compose email answers to me because then I was able to refer back to them later when I couldn't remember something she had told me. However, if I called her, she would always be happy to answer questions over the phone as well. We met her daughters also, which were both so delightful and sweet. Her daughter took some photos on our wedding day and Cherise was sure to send them to us after the wedding. Also, I could tell that the vendors knew and respected her. Thank you, Cherise for everything! read more

Angelei S.

6 months ago

Cherise really blew us away!! She managed to create the most beautiful micro wedding for us in under a month! Most people stress planning a wedding in over a year, and Cherise made planning a wedding in a month a relaxing and fun experience. I didn't have to worry about a thing because I knew we were in such good hands. She was extremely responsive, kind, and helpful in every way! It really seems planning is second nature for her. You can tell Cherise is extremely passionate about her career and really deeply cares about her couples. Every review I've read on her also sings her praise! I would say a good wedding planner is the most valuable vendor to have on your team, and Cherise is the best one out there. I can confidently say she gave us the PERFECT Maui wedding read more

Aaron Y.

13 years ago

We absolutely agreed with everything the previous reviews said about Cherise. Cherise is extremely patient and nice. She worked very hard and always provided timely responses to our endless questions. She also gave me very good advice on everything and thought of all aspects that we could possibly forgot, but essential for the wedding. Because of her, we had a worry-free and fantastic wedding in Maui. I definitely will recommend anyone, especially the couples who do not live in Hawaii, to work with Cherise for their special events. Thank you Cherise! read more

Gina W.

8 years ago

Cherise was absolutely wonderful, almost all of our correspondence was from afar and yet the details were perfect. She helped us pick the perfect spot and when at first I didn't think it would work she helped us until I knew it was right. The minister and musician were wonderful and our ceremony was magical! read more

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