We feel incredibly lucky to have found Vanessa and her team for our wedding. From the very first…read moreconversation--with her and our wonderful planner Emmarose from TGA--we knew we were in the best hands. Vanessa has this amazing ability to really listen, understand what you're dreaming of, and then somehow elevate it into something even more beautiful. She tuned into our vision so quickly, and what she delivered was beyond anything we could have imagined. The level of detail, care, and artistry she brought to our day was unreal. Every arrangement, every installation, every little touch felt intentional and full of heart. And wow, did she and her team work hard. We had a lot of moving pieces and some pretty large displays, and they handled everything with such professionalism and grace. You could truly feel the passion they put into their work. If you're looking for a floral and design team in Hawaii that not only brings incredible creativity but also genuinely cares about making your day special, look no further. Vanessa and La Flor are the real deal. We can't recommend them highly enough. And honestly... just look at the photos. They speak for themselves. Absolutely AMAZING!

Has been nothing short but amazing throught the proposal process!! Vanessa is extremely…read moreknowledgable about the industry and process - can not recommend enough to future brides/grooms!

Reverend Jim and Terri provide a wedding service that is on an entirely different level than most…read moreof the corporate wedding companies around Hawaii. They run a family business, with wonderful personal touches, while crafting a truly magical wedding experience and handling it professionally the whole way. Also, their wedding photographer Juan is ridiculously talented! His eye for amazing shots, color, richness, and intimacy is wonderful. Some of best photography I've ever seen. Just look at some of the photos on their website to see what I mean. My wife and I will definitely use them for our vow renewal!

I had such a great experience with Hawaiian Barefoot Weddings! I found them online and called to…read morespeak with Terri. She was patient, answered all our questions and was very friendly and courteous. It was much less than some of the other places we found online. Terri coordinated the ceremony, minister, music, photography and cake cutting/champagne toast. It was simply perfect! The entire group was awesome and it made my day perfect!

My husband and I got married a month ago and it was extremely stressful planning things on a short…read moretimeline. I wasn't going to hire a planner at the risk of spending so much on something I thought I could manage on my own (with some help of the fiancé, of course). I met Teri and Pura at the Wedding Expo at the Convention Center. To be honest, it was because I loved their décor display. After some much needed advice and budget reworking, I decided to splurge some of the wedding cost on a day-of planner and was excited for a consultation with Teri. She was extremely friendly and not the least bit intimidating for someone who has so much on their plate. Teri got back to me immediately with scheduling my consultation, and would reply to my emails within 24-72 hours (which is impressive if you can understand how I was a last minute addition to her extremely busy wedding season schedule!) She was amazing as far as managing my expectations within my budget. Even though I brought a mess of ideas and pre-purchased wedding details like my expensive venue, Teri was extremely cognizant of my budget at all times. She gave me great advice when it came to necessities and "risk versus reward" type details. It sounds silly when deciding what size flowers to use or using a Bluetooth speaker and playlist, but it's a huge deal when someone can save you $500+ just by substituting with simple, yet money saving options! Along with Teri, I have to give a huge commendation to her daughter, Dannah! She was pregnant, busy with her husband shipping out, and a full schedule of June weddings...she managed to do a site visit, organize the small pockets of chaos during my wedding, AND she even did the set up, SERVING OF FOOD, and take down! Honestly, Teri and Dannah were an awesome team and they were above and beyond my expectations. In lieu of describing every detail of my wedding, I can simply put it that Teri and Dannah are extremely efficient at managing their time from busy schedules, to their personal lives and their clients. They worked hard to meet their client's expectations and stayed strict to the "guidelines" they established from the beginning. I highly recommend Julian and Coco for their planning services, and both Teri and Dannah for their work ethic and genuine interest in helping people enjoy a happy and memorable experience.

*****DO NOT HIRE*****…read more Pura Stephens can talk you up on your consultation call...and that's where it ends. After our talk on the phone, I thought that she was perfect! She agreed to a payment plan of 5 individual payments and since my mother had offered to pay for a coordinator, we made our first payment. Then the silence started. Pura was supposed to have called me the following week to talk over the details, vision, etc. This call didn't take place for a month and only after I told her we wouldn't be making our 2nd payment until she returned our multiple calls. She did return my call and was pleasant and apologetic. Then she didn't call again till the 3rd payment was due. At this time I expressed my frustration and explicitly wrote what I wanted to go over in an email. At this point, we started bi-weekly phone calls...this lasted for 1 call. She didn't call me for our scheduled bi-weekly followup and didn't return emails or calls for a few weeks. When she finally did, she said it was because of a family emergency/ a family member had died. I said I was sorry for her lose, but she should have sent a mass email out to her brides. Again, we had bi-weekly calls. I emailed her questions that I had for vendors and she would forward it to them with the words "See below". The last straw was I had multiple questions in regards to party rentals, it was at least 6 questions. She emailed the vendor and in three short 5 word phrases made 3 changes and forwarded the email to me with the vendor's response. She completely ignored my questions to her and my request to ask the vendor their opinion. I emailed her per the contract - if I wanted to cancel the contract it had to be in writing and with more than 30 days notice. It states "refunds are limited to unearned fees, funds in excess of unused or non-refundable fees and out-of-pocket expenses". My mother - whom the refund needed to go to - contact Pura to setup how some of what we paid would be refunded. Pura proceeded to tell her that she would not refund until she talked to me and blamed the vendors for her lack of communication and progress. Since that call she has not answered my multiple phone calls, voicemails and emails. Only after I hired her did I find out this is her M.O. Apparently 5 phone calls and a few emails = $2000 with Julian and Coco Events. Do Not Hire this company! Stay away!

The pictures below really speak for themselves. Joanna and her crew did a phenomenal job on my…read morewedding day! Me and my husband got so much compliments on our wedding it really was something you see in a magazine. Thank you so much for bringing my vision to life this day will be talked about for years.

From the owner: JSS by Design, offering stellar service and custom rentals to make every special event a unique and…read morememorable experience. When you hire JSS, anything is possible.

We hired Kalena's Polynesian Ohana group to be entertainment at a private luau we threw for a…read morebirthday party at a rental house in Haleiwa. I didn't really have any idea what to expect for a private luau and I was very happy with the performance. It included a few female hula dancers, a male fire dancer, one MC and one musician. The audience participation was just the right amount, and nobody felt put on the spot. The MC was enthusiatic and personable and did a nice job honoring the birthday woman. Because rain is common on the North Shore, they were well prepared and brought a tent for the MC and musician. The show was maybe 30 minutes and I would definitely recommend them for a private party. We had a great time!

The food was amazing but small portions. The staff was awesome. Being from LA, we felt at home!…read moreWhen we come back to the island we will be back!

Tinker Blomfield is the wedding coordinator with this company, and she is magnificent! Tinker…read morehelped me put together my wedding within a five month window...really. She works mainly within the North Shore, but from my understanding, Tinker has worked all over the island. I live on the mainland, so we did everything via internet. I was a little apprehensive about the idea at first, but from what I heard around the grapevine...she was the wedding planner to go with. My maid of honor lives on Oahu, so she was my eyes and ears out there. The wedding was held at Waimea Valley, and Tinker has been coordinating weddings at this location for over 20 years. Wedding planners can be quite pricy, but Tinker's rates were very accomadating. She has a lot of connects out there in Oahu (photographer, catering, flowers, etc), which is very helpful. Without Tinker's help I honestly believe the wedding would not have come together as it did. E Pili Mai Weddings did a wonderful job making my special day extraordinary.

I apologize that I am super late on this review! Three months before our wedding (June 2021), I…read morereached out to Tropical Moon Events, and the staffs there were amazing! Dania (Head Coordinator) and Jenna (my Wedding Coordinator) we're very attentive to my needs and wants in such a short amount of time, especially during COVID! Dania would reach out to me every month, and she would let me know the updates and regulations in Hawaii. Plans kept changing whether we needed to postpone our wedding date or elope. Luckily, around April-May 2021, rules were slowly being lifted and we ended up keeping our original wedding date! They really helped us out a lot, even on the small details! They're so fun and laid back and that's what I really love about them. My husband and I really enjoyed our wedding and we appreciate Dania's and Jenna's help! I forgot Jenna's assistant's name, but she was a big help as well! I love their hospitality I would recommend them to any family members or close friends that are thinking of getting married in Oahu. It was truly THE BEST DAY EVER! A big mahalo, Dania and Jenna!

We are local caterers & have worked with Tropical Moon Events on many occasions , they are very…read moreknowledgeable and dedicated to making your event a success! We have also used their staffing services to supplement our staff for larger events! They are punctual, hard working and have great service . You should definitely book with Tropical Moon Events!

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

We rarely post reviews--unless something is truly awful (buyer beware) or absolutely exceptional…read more In the case of Fred and Kate Events, our experience was nothing short of exceptional--and that's putting it mildly. From start to finish, Tessa and her team made our wedding unforgettable. It's been seven months since our big day (February 23, 2025), and my wife, myself, our friends, and family still talk about it constantly. We laughed, cried, ate, drank, danced, socialized, and snapped countless photos. Most importantly, we were able to relax and truly enjoy ourselves. Fred and Kate Events had everything under control. The only thing we had to focus on was getting married--which is exactly how it should be. Tessa is phenomenal, and her staff is top-tier: professional, attentive, and kind. If you try to step in, they'll gently remind you to let them handle it--and trust me, you'll be glad you did. We can't thank them enough for managing every detail so we could stay present in the moment. That gift alone was priceless.

Mahalo to the best DJ experience we had for our son's graduation. They delivered prompt,…read moreexceptional and overall awesome experience for our family and friends. Not only did they provide DJ, but also the sounds needed for the 2 bands we had. All good vibes! Definitely going to be calling them again for our next event. Mahalo T&Js

CAN NOT say enough great things about Jessie! I've had so…read moremany of our friends and family tell me how much they enjoyed dancing all night. My dad who I have seen dance since I was a child danced all night long! He legit had us dancing till the cops showed up! We love funk, local, of course the typical choreographed songs, all decades 70's-90's and he is moving to it all. He even got to our wedding prior to our ceremony to set up so it wouldn't distract from it. He had a great worksheet and met with us the week of to make sure we had everything we needed. He helped our day be all we've ever wanted! Thank you Jessie!!!