Very unprofessional. We were supposed to get married last year but postponed to 2021. We paid the…read moredeposit towards the ending of 2019 and asked for a contract after paying our deposit but never received it. During the beginning of this year I reached out several times via email to Daniel because of the uncertainty during this pandemic, we wanted to see if we could get our deposit back. NO response at all. Then I finally texted him and this is the exact response I received. "Aloha sorry for the delayed response we with all of our events canceled due to covid we are trying our best to get refunds to our customers. Refunds are non-refundable but we are trying to give as many refunds as possible within 1yr from when they were received." First of all "refunds are non-refundable" makes no sense. Check your message before sending. Secondly, we had no contract that stated DEPOSITS are non-refundable.

Worked our recent wedding at sunset ranch. Fantastic vendor. Easy to communicate, great day of…read moreservice, added to the overall fun party vibe we were looking for. Thank you so much!

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!

Felicia and her team are absolutely amazing! Felicia met with us about a year ago to do a trial on…read morecocktail drinks for our wedding. She came to us and we sipped through all the different cocktails which were absolutely delicious! My husband and I enjoyed her homemade syrups that she added to the drinks. All the drinks just tasted phenomenal. Our most favorite was the Mango Sidecar!Felicia was very easy to work with and everything was smooth sailing during the whole process! During our wedding, our guests enjoyed the cocktails and the overall amazing service they experienced with Spirits of Aloha. We would definitely recommend Spirits of Aloha through and through. Thank you Felicia, we appreciate everything that you and your team has done for Alex and I! - The Del Pilars

If I could give them more stars, it would be endless…read more Felicia & the gang were the best part of our wedding, hands down. Pretty sure they were the first things we confirmed for the day, before anything else in our 3 year engagement! The drinks were TOP TIER. Our guests were blown away by the selection & the service provided; everyone felt like the super cool special guests at the party, not just the people whipping up the killer drinks. Felicia also helped guide my last two brain cells throughout the evening & we gained a life-long friend when it was all over. If you're going to book anything for your event, Spirits should be #1 on your list.

Keahi and the team were the best! We were able to get a quick turn around and the party was saved…read moreand a great success due to their ability to accommodate on such short notice. We arrived on site with everything already staged for us. We had communication throughout the whole process that helped create the perfect vision. We were able to host everyone comfortably under the 20x40 tent through a rain storm. They broke everything down in a timely manner that created such ease for us especially after a long day. We could not have asked for a better team to work alongside.

From the owner: Namaka Events is a local-owned business that specializes in setup and tear down services with…read moreadditional a la carte options like waitstaffing, bartending and rentals.

The Honolulu Bartending Company is simply the best. Truly. From the very first conversation, Elise…read morebrought such positive energy that we instantly felt at ease. She tuned into our vision right away and offered thoughtful suggestions that fit perfectly with the vibe we wanted for our day. It felt like she genuinely cared about creating something special for us. When the wedding day arrived, Elise absolutely delivered. She showed up prepared, calm, and completely on top of every detail. You could tell she had done her homework. She anticipated the busy moments -- especially right after the ceremony -- and had everything organized so our guests were quickly greeted with a beautiful cocktail in hand. Watching her manage the flow so effortlessly was incredibly impressive. We had asked for cocktails that not only tasted amazing but also looked stunning, and she exceeded every expectation. The drinks were gorgeous, creative, and such a hit with our guests. I also really appreciated how seamlessly she worked with our planner, Emmarose from TGA. They synced so well that everything felt smooth and perfectly coordinated. The bar service was a standout part of our day, and Elise played a huge role in making the whole celebration feel elevated and joyful. Elise and her team were an absolute pleasure to work with. If you're looking for the BEST bar service in Hawaii -- someone who brings talent, professionalism, and incredible energy -- The Honolulu Bartending Company is an easy choice. We couldn't recommend them more.

10/10 service, drinks, and presentation. Elise went above and beyond to provide everything we…read moreneeded. We should have used her for our wedding. If we ever have another event, I would book her 100%.

Aloha On The Rocks handled our catering for our wedding reception. Shaun and team were fantastic to…read morework with leading up to the event as well as during all of the festivities. We loved the food and our guests did as well. We would highly recommend to anyone looking for a caterer!

The service was ok and the bartenders were nice, but there were a lot of problems that occurred…read morethat required me to step away from my wedding to address. We had set up the bar with floating candle vases on either side of the bar, which were moved by the bartenders when we came down from the ceremony. We specifically asked if they would be providing a cute menu and the owner said yes. The drink menus were a basic word document with our drink names in Arial font and did not have any correlation to our theme at all. Our 2 signature drinks were a specialty lemon drop martini and a Paloma. The Palomas were not made right and felt unbalanced even after we provided feedback to try to correct it. The first few martinis were served without lemon juice and so I had to clarify the recipe with the bartender. I think I'm a better bartender that can taste and can make adjustments to make sure I'm serving the best drinks I can which is highly disappointing as we paid for "professional bartenders". Overall, I think they put minimal effort into the presentation and they did not serve great drinks. I would not recommend them. I would recommend hiring Elise from Honolulu Bartending Company as she was our bartender for another event and she was a dream and went above and beyond for us.

My sister-in-law found and hired Johnny to do our small backyard wedding ceremony and reception. My…read morewife and I are extremely grateful that he was able to fit us in with only two weeks notice and in between a couple bookings. Not only did he bring his own bar, but he was able to set everything up and start making cocktails super quickly. His expertise in crafting cocktails was evident in our "His" and "Hers" drinks. Mine was a simple Paloma, while my wife's was a Lychee Martini. Both were some of the best I've had. He also made a delicious mocktail that was enjoyed by all. We're not only impressed that he was able to prepare all this on such a tight turnaround, but also thankful that he put so much thought and effort. Additionally, Johnny is great to chat with. His story of how he started Bar Up to Par is inspirational and reflects his passion for mixology. That is also evident if you ever ask him for any drink recommendations. He not only gave me a list of tasty tequilas he enjoys, but he was able to explain their qualities in a way that informs and intrigues you. I'm looking forward to trying some of them! All in all, if you're looking for someone who comes well prepared, a passionate expert/professional, and all around great bartender -- you don't have to look any further than Bar Up to Par. Thank you, Johnny!

We are so happy that we chose Bar Up To Par for my birthday celebration. Johnny is so easy to talk…read moreto and kept great communication throughout the whole planning process. The bar set up was so beautiful as well as his delicious signature drinks. He takes the time to make his own flavored syrups and even made me a custom menu. All my guests enjoyed his amazing drinks and excellent service. So if you're looking for a professional, pleasant, and passionate bartender, Johnny is your guy. Thank you so much Johnny for making my birthday celebration a night to remember!

Ke Nui Catering was amazing, and we are so grateful they were part of our wedding…read more The morning of our wedding, flash flooding forced our original venue to cancel, and we had to move the entire event to a new venue on the next day. It was a complete scramble, and one of the many things we were worried about was whether our vendors would be able and willing to pivot with us. Ke Nui Catering did, and we were so thankful. Even with everything changing in less than 24 hours, they were accommodating and helped make sure we could still have a beautiful meal at our rescheduled wedding. That flexibility alone meant a lot to us, but the food itself was also truly excellent. The standout for us was the Fig Stuffed Porchetta. It was honestly some of the best pork we've ever had. The skin was unbelievably crispy, while the meat was still tender and juicy. We're still talking about it! We also had the Pan Seared Mahi & Macadamia, which was also very good and cooked much better than you might expect from a large wedding service. The fish was not overdone at all, which really impressed us. With all the uncertainty surrounding our wedding weekend, it meant a lot to have a catering team that could adapt without compromising quality. They helped make the day still feel celebratory and special, even though the entire wedding had been turned upside down less than a day earlier. We're very grateful to Ke Nui Catering for their flexibility and the quality of the meal they served. We would absolutely recommend them to any couple looking for delicious food and a team that can deliver even under difficult circumstances.

Found a hair in my food. I'm grossed out by this place now. The food is not bad but the hair made…read moreit terrible. Hair was found within the food... so sometime through the process of cooking, and nothing was noticed. Idk. This place seems like they have a high turnover that quality of the food gets discarded.

Sarah is the ultimate "best-est" bartender. Very experienced…read moreand great service and her signature cocktails were a hit at my FriendsGiving house party. She took care of every details and was excellent with her prep work, she made my bar look festive and she never nickled and dimed me with every little thing that she graciously provided on her own. Very professional, awesome attitude and very reasonable! My guests loved her! I'd definitely hire them again!

We hired Soda Pop to do the bar at our wedding reception and we couldn't be more happy with the…read moreservice!! Sarah was super knowledgeable and helpful in helping us decide what drinks to serve, what alcohol to purchase, etc. She was really easy to work with and very nice to both us and our guests! The bar setup was perfect and professional - not to mention the drinks were delicious!!!! Will definitely reach out to them again for future events

I would 100% recommend Course Hawaii for a catering experience. My family was just on Oahu and…read moreCourse provided two wonderful meals for a family of 12. Everyone I worked with, from Louise to Chef Marceau, and servers Genevieve and Lauren were wonderful.

We were looking for someone who would cater our wedding at a secluded beach on Labor day weekend…read moreand found Course on IG as they have done some great work and they had great reviews on yelp as well. They have even worked for celebrities such as the Rock. The reason why is that Chef Andrew and his team are absolutely fantastic! We had a party of about 70 guests, and the Course team helped serve all the food and drinks. Everyone praised their professionalism and great attitude throughout the night and to this day. Best of all, everyone is still raving about the food. Some people have told me that "it was the best wedding food they have ever had." The appetizers were sliders and garlic shrimp. The short rib and fresh white fish were showstopper entrees and all the sides garlic noodles, rice, potatoes and veggies really completed the meal! Chef Andrew also offers a oyster bar and that was a huge hit! FYI order more than less as folks were destroying these oysters and Chef was putting in work shucking them to order. We really wanted to thank Course for making our special day extremely successful and would definitely recommend them to anyone hosting an event in Oahu!