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

We are beyond satisfied with Aloha Bridal Connections and would choose them again and again! We had…read morethe pleasure of working with Mackenzie, Natalie, and Sammy, with Autumn also helping on the day of -- and I truly feel like I made a genuine connection with each and every one of them. They are such wonderful people, and they helped make our day beyond special. Everything I envisioned for my wedding came to light, and it simply would not have been possible without ABC. They are organized, responsive, reassuring, and so much more. I especially appreciated how seamlessly they handled all the behind-the-scenes work and the communication with our vendors -- it let us be fully present and enjoy our day. If you're looking for a coordination team that truly cares, ABC is it. Thank you all from the bottom of our hearts!

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.

Louise and her team were organized, passionate, knowledgeable and most importantly timely with…read moreassisting with planning our wedding in 2023. We would Highly Recommend that you look no further and immediately book with Louise and her team!

Working with Louise at Love Letter Weddings and the LLW team was truly one of the greatest…read moreblessings of our entire wedding experience. From day one, her organization and unmatched attention to detail put us completely at ease. Louise is the perfect blend of professional, intentional, warm, and reassuring--everything you could ever hope for in a wedding planner. Louise not only guided us through a smooth, stress-free planning process with easy, consistent communication, but she also created the most incredible florals and overall wedding design. Our floral arrangements were absolutely breathtaking--regal, romantic, and so magical that it truly felt like stepping into a fairytale. She did an exceptional job using her creativity to showcase our personal style in every detail, and her design recommendations fit our personalities, and our vision so perfectly. She brought everything together so cohesively that the entire day felt beautifully curated and deeply personal. When we had to unexpectedly change venues just a couple of months before the wedding, Louise handled the transition with such calm confidence, and care that we weren't even worried. From the start we already knew we were in the best hands, and Louise proved it once again by making the transition to a new venue totally seamless and helping us secure new vendors who were a perfect fit for our new space. What could have been a stressful setback ended up creating an even better outcome than we ever could have imagined. And on the wedding day itself? If there were any hiccups, we had no idea--because Louise and the LLW team had planned, executed, and managed everything so flawlessly behind the scenes. All we felt was pure joy and excitement. Louise really brought our dream wedding to life more beautifully than we ever could have envisioned. We are forever grateful to Louise and wholeheartedly recommend Love Letter Weddings to anyone wanting a seamless, stunning, and heartfelt planning experience. Louise is truly the BEST of the best. She made our fairytale a reality. We will cherish this special day forever.

To begin, I must express my disappointment with Robert's services. While he is a well-intentioned…read moreindividual, we entrusted him with booking the second most expensive wedding package for my wife's dream wedding. Upon reviewing the reviews, we were initially impressed. The photographs on the website were visually stunning. However, we discovered that the photographer we had hired was subpar. Regrettably, none of our photographs matched the website's images. Instead, he captured candid moments of individuals not smiling, which were subsequently sent to us. It is important to note that the website typically promises 100 photographs or more. However, upon reviewing the actual photographs, we found that only a fraction of the promised images were delivered. Notably, three identical photographs were sent, all of which depicted individuals without smiles. Despite these issues, Robert attempted to rectify the situation by offering my wife and me an additional photo shoot after the wedding. However, it was impossible to retrieve the day of the wedding itself, which was the most disheartening aspect of the entire experience. In contrast, my daughter's iPhone photographs were significantly superior to those taken by Robert's photographer. In my opinion, if I had opted for the more economical wedding package offered by Robert, utilizing his own phone or camera for photography, the results might have been superior. My primary concern was the limousine, as we selected a venue that was slightly farther away, necessitating a higher cost for the limousine due to the extended travel time to the wedding site. Consequently, if you choose to have your wedding on Sandy Beach, you will incur an additional fee for the limousine. Unfortunately, my wife forgot the rings and had to return to retrieve them. The entire process, including the wedding photoshoot and the return trip for the rings, took approximately 2.5 hours. In contrast, a standard wedding at a closer beach typically takes two hours. Therefore, I believe our ceremony was shortened due to the increased travel time to Sandy Beach. Regarding the ukulele music and the written songs, it appears that the songs we requested were not played. The music was being played when my wife was walking up the aisle and paused for the ceremony. While I do not believe it was a complete song, I understand that this was my wife's dream. Wedding expenses were not a concern for me, as I was determined to make this the most memorable experience for my wife. Regarding the limousine, it was not provided with any water, not even a bottle of champagne. I questioned Robert about this after the event, and he explained that due to instances of excessive alcohol consumption in the limousine, the vehicle had been damaged. I find it difficult to comprehend how someone could become intoxicated from a single bottle of champagne, especially considering that I had rented a limousine for my own wedding. This limousine was used to transport us to dinner, drop us off, and then pick us up again. It was equipped with a bottle of champagne for the journey to the venue and another bottle for the return trip. Additionally, the limousine had ample bottled water available. The limousine service, which Robert recommended, failed to provide any additional amenities beyond the standard fare. Despite the extra time charged for the extended duration, Robert has yet to contact me regarding the additional hour. While I had paid for the limousine, the photography quality was subpar. The photographs failed to capture the memorable moments of our special day, and my wife's dream of having beautiful pictures to display in our home remains unfulfilled. Robert has expressed his intention to rectify the situation, acknowledging the potential loss of 30% of his business due to negative reviews. However, I find it difficult to believe that a single negative review can justify such a drastic response. While I am not here to criticize others' choices, my primary concern is the irreplaceable moment we lost due to the poor photography. The photographs were indeed of poor quality, and I have shared three of them with you for your reference. If you are considering using Robert's services, I recommend seeking alternative photographers, preferably female, to ensure that the photographs reflect the quality of your wedding experience. While Robert is a kind and professional individual, the lack of professional photography at a reasonable price is a significant concern. In conclusion, despite the positive aspects of my wife's marriage, the poor quality of the photographs has overshadowed the overall experience. The absence of memorable images, except for a few taken by my daughter, has made it difficult to showcase the beauty of our wedding day. One last thing I don't know who all the other people are in reviews, but we did not get any beautiful pics like the website shows

We used Islander Weddings for our private wedding renewal ceremony. We were very happy with the…read moreceremony. Robert was a great officiant and we enjoyed Naomi's ukulele music. Kahala Beach was the perfect location. Robert took good pictures of us. This renewal was very easy and enjoyable.

Late post from December 2025 ceremony…read more Being from the mainland I was a little nervous about a company that I knew nothing about. My now husband found them with a simple Google search. Front start to finish, it was the most amazing experience. The coordination was flawless and the service was top notch. We didn't get to meet our officiant Ellsworth until the day. The photographer and videographer made us feel so comfortable! The flowers were fresh and made beautifully. The hula dancer was gorgeous and the musician was wonderful. My hair and make up artist understood the assignment and they both made me look flawless! Our photographer Carson took over 200 photos and made us feel so special! Our highlight video and ceremony video were awesome. I recommend this company to anyone who wants to get married in Hawaii as they have the wedding planning down to a science. They have something in everyone's budget I loved that they took away the hassle of booking everything separately especially since we didn't live there! Thanks everyone!

*UPDATE* After receiving our wedding video, I wanted to give…read morecredit where it's due. The video was amazing. Our videographer was friendly, open to my ideas, and willing to try different shots I had seen on social media. I never felt like my ideas were silly or that I was being difficult. He was also honest with his feedback and willing to redo moments to get the shot right. The video beautifully captured our ceremony, guests, emotions, and little moments that made our wedding special. Watching it made me emotional in a good way because it felt like our story was being told. What makes the photography even more frustrating is that we didn't pay extra to choose our videographer, yet the video was one of the best parts of our experience. Meanwhile, we paid $700 to choose our photographer, and the photography was one of the most disappointing parts. Our day-of coordinator was also kind, supportive, encouraging, and helpful with managing our time and photo/video ideas. Overall, I'm grateful for our beautiful video and our wonderful coordinator. Unfortunately, the photography and communication issues took away from the experience. These are memories we can never recreate, and I just wish our photos had captured the people, emotions, and story of our wedding the way our video did.

Joan and Jaelyn are wonderful. As a destination bride, they listened to all…read moreof the details and executed everything to perfection. I am thankful of them for taking such great care of our wedding and making it the most special day for the groom and I. I would recommend them over and over again!

Joan, the owner was super friendly and helpful with everything that I needed--from the type of…read moredress that I wanted, recommendations on my hair and makeup artist, the venue, and cake. Everything was super organized and made my wedding journey stress free. The dress was super cheap compared to buying in my own opinion. 10/10 recommend if you're looking for good quality dresses to rent, and someone to plan your wedding/event.

The BEST money you could ever spend on your wedding is on A Touch of You. Taryn and her team are…read morehands down the best in the business. As a Type A girl I was afraid I wouldn't be able to let go and enjoy my wedding but with the ATOY team I was. I felt fully present and felt like the guest of honor at my wedding. This team has the most amazing relationships with the top vendors and can navigate every wedding up & down. This day was a dream come true thanks to Taryn. I would book this team again and again and again!!!!

Super overdue review. Wedding date: 05/27/2023…read more Long story short- figure out how to budget it in.. and hire Taryn. When I tell you, that Taryn understood my vision and ran with it, leaving me with virtually no stress... I am not lying. This woman saved us during what could have been a super stressful time in our life. I had already had a SUPER bad experience with another "popular" wedding planner on island... so I was super nervous about meeting Taryn but she came highly recommended from a close friend. Immediately, when I first spoke to Taryn, her bubbly, infectious but straight up personality made me feel so comfortable. I felt like I was talking to an old bestie. We had a couple of meetings via telephone and she just totally understood my vision. I trusted her and her process and she made every decision and step so easy for me. 2 weeks before our wedding, my honey and I unexpectedly had to move out of our home that we had been living in for a decade. I was devastated... I called Taryn freaking out because I knew we were getting so close to the wedding and she simply said "take care of your family and home, I got you." I entrusted her with my most important day of my life and she made it the most spectacular amazing gorgeous perfect event ever. Even with life hiccups, Taryn has your back and delivers. I wish I could go back to that day and experience it all over again! Thank youuuu Taryn and your amazing team!

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 hired Fred and Kate Events for our wedding at Lanikuhonua since the venue requires a licensed…read morewedding planner. We chose their full-service package as this package included sourcing vendors for us, but hiring them turned out to be the biggest mistake of our wedding. 1. Subpar vendor sourcing The vendor recommendations were completely misaligned with our vibe and significantly overpriced. They provided only a single option per category with zero room for comparison. We ended up having to research, vet, and book almost all the other vendors ourselves to get the vibe we wanted at a much more affordable price point. 2. Day-of logistics & communication failure Despite asking for our bus driver's contact details in advance, the team did not coordinate with him. Our driver had to repeatedly call us directly on our wedding day while we were trying to get ready and enjoy the moment. When we brought this up to the team, the excuse given was simply, "Oh yeah, we have never worked with him before." As professional planners, coordinating with new vendors is the bare minimum expectation. 3. Rude and unprofessional attitude on the day A wedding planner should keep the atmosphere calm and positive. Instead, Tessa created unnecessary stress and hostility: a. Disrespectful to Our Officiant: Our officiant, a close friend who walked us through marriage preparation and flew all the way to Hawaii, politely asked Tessa a logistical question and was bluntly told, "Now is not the time to be asking these questions." Right before our march-in, she was openly talking rudely about him in front of our entire bridal party, killing the excitement and making everyone feel uncomfortable. b. Aggressive tone with groomsmen: During the groomsmen photoshoot, she snapped at one of the groomsmen for chewing gum, aggressively telling him: "Is that gum? You either spit it out or you swallow it." 4. Zero Accountability We hesitated to write a public review and reached out privately via email first to share our experience. Their response did not include a single apology or acknowledgment of their shortcomings. Every single external vendor we sourced and hired on our own was fantastic, but Fred and Kate Events consistently added tension, failed on coordination, and treated our closest friends and family with disrespect. Would totally look elsewhere for wedding coordination.

Gina is absolutely amazing!! Word cannot express how grateful we were to have her and her team with…read moreus on our wedding day. We were planning our wedding in Hawaii from out of state and had no idea what we needed to do. We were so happy to have found Gina through a friend. Gina broke down the wedding planning process into parts for us that made it manageable (as someone who finds zero joy in event planning, this was the best). Her organization and attention to detail made everything seamless. Our wedding day was probably the least stressed we had been throughout the whole process! We were able to enjoy the day and it truly was the best day ever. Gina and her team were awesome!! If you're looking for a wedding planner in Oahu, Gina is the one!

If I could give Gina and her team at Perfection more than 5 stars, I would! Gina was our reception…read moreplanner included in our wedding package through Hawaii Vista Weddings, and she and her assistant Brinn were our coordinators on site running the show of our big day. Gina executed everything to perfection as her company name suggests! We only had two meetings with her and lots of emails and texts in between, but my husband and I were so impressed with how smoothly everything ran on the big day! She helped me feel at ease and never made me feel like I was asking too many questions. When I told her the vibe I envisioned for the reception she over delivered and it was exactly how I thought it would look in my head even though I didn't have any reference photos at all! I'd highly recommend Gina and her team to anybody!