If you're shopping for a wedding planner/coordinator Janice is an absolute must-have!! We got…read moremarried on February 12, 2024, and not a single day goes by without being in awe of how perfect everything was! Since my first phone call with Janice, I knew she was the one! She asked me where my venue was and was already giving me tips and quoted something from our contract with the venue. I was amazed at how much she knew! I immediately called my husband and told him & he agreed that she'd be the one! Truthfully, our best investment for our wedding was hiring Janice and her team! Everything went so smoothly and my husband and I were able to fully enjoy our day, without having to worry about any of the major or minuscule details! She truly delivered and executed our dream wedding and we could not be more thankful!!!! I loved every single one of our consultations because we always got the best advice since she literally knows EVERYTHING you need to know about the wedding industry! She gave us things to do every time before our next consultation, and would also give us a list of things we needed that we didn't even think of before she mentioned it!! I also loved the ability to be in consistent communication since we had a destination wedding!! Each time I called she was so sweet! We were also able to get some of our items delivered to her PO Box which was great because we didn't have to take too much luggage! I'm telling you, you absolutely need a wedding coordinator and the BEST one out there is Janice! Our other vendors even mentioned that every wedding they go to where Janice is the coordinator, everything always runs smoothly! Truthfully, we are absolutely so grateful for Janice, her boyfriend and her team! They really outdid themselves!!! We had the absolute best day of our lives and couldn't be more grateful for Janice! She truly is such an amazing person with a kind heart and made us feel like the guests of honor at our wedding! Definitely exceeded our expectations!! Truly Janice and BF and team, thank you for playing such a big part in making our wedding dreams come true. Forever grateful and may God continue to bless you, your ohana, and your business always! Thank you SO much!!!! Marifrey & Bryan Escobar

Great person. Janice was very thorough during the prep, however, there were many issues during the…read morerehearsal day & on the wedding day. For starters, Janice told us that she had another wedding the same day in the morning AFTER she had my then fiancé & I sign her contract. There were issues in Janice not coordinating clearance for my 91-year-old flower girl & her caregiver to drive up the special utility road for the rehearsal AND wedding day; resulting in my flower girl & her caregiver driving 40+ minutes TWO DAYS in a row, just to be turned around by security. The result was that I had NO flower girl on my wedding day & my officiant announced to my seated guests if anyone had seen ______ (my flower girl's name). Causing confusion and frustration to my guests, bridal party, my parents, and the groom, & myself. My mom was talking on the phone with my flower girl's caregiver trying to figure out what was happening & why security turned them around, while also trying to rush back to get her makeup touch-up. My mom tried to call Janice's phone to ask for help in coordinating my flower girl's arrival, however, Janice did not pick up. Later Janice said something along the lines of I don't keep my phone on me when I go to the ceremony area.....I couldn't help but think, "You're the VERY ONE who SHOULD have your phone on you in case anything happens or we need help. During the Reception, she was in the back by the DJ the whole time and when I was thinking that the DJ forgot a special family dance song...I, the bride had to get up from the sweetheart table at the front and walk across the side of the dance floor to flag Janice down (twice because there was an interruption) to ask her if they skipped/forgot about the special family dance. Her team also did not set up the game supplies to be under the sweetheart table, so I had to walk over to a maid-of honor and ask her to get the box at the pavilion labeled "reception." Since Janice had a wedding in the morning when my bridal party arrived to Kualoa Ranch, her sister and significant other came to help set things up. The makeup artist's scheduled time on the itinerary was off from what was communicated to the makeup artist...so we thought the makeup artist was late. The sister didn't know much about how to help set up things and even said she was tired and hungry...so I, the bride gave her a banana to snack on. I honestly could go on...but will just say that I would NOT recommend this company for your special wedding day.

Lucky for my husband and I, our wedding day couldn't have gone ANY better (or more smoothly!!) !…read more Much of that is courtesy of our coordinators, Maile and Tammy, of One Fine Day. From day one, they were flexible, accommodating and reassuring. A bride couldn't ask for any more, seriously!! They worked with me to customize a package to fit my needs, and priced it accordingly. Planning a wedding from 3,600 miles away is no easy task!! But it was made a lot simpler having their recommendations, opinions, organization and help. Maile made herself available to me anytime I need her. A random call with a quick question, a barrage of emails full of contracts, setting up an appointment to meet with them while we were in Honolulu... She made time for everything and responded to me within minutes most of the time. They made top-notch recommendations to me, and yet still helped me work within a budget. Her help with keeping track of who we've paid, how much, when the final payment is due, tipping guidelines, program, time line and contracts were all priceless to someone like me. On the day of, they took care of ALL the 'behind the scenes' stuff. Setting up, decorating, directing the florist, helping the caterers, gathering guests, getting me ready, keeping us on schedule, accepting the delivery of the cake, etc. All I had to do was enjoy being a bride!! I've heard horror stories from so many people about how they didn't get to eat any of their food, or have any cocktails because they were running around like crazy. Not us, hahaha. We ate our appetizers (a whole platter!), our dinner and of course our dessert, drank to our hearts content, danced, socialized, and really got to ENJOY our wedding day. Looking back, we are so thankful for that. I felt they really went out of their way to make sure I felt taken care of. Much thanks and appreciation to these two ladies. I'm sure they've made many happy brides and beautiful weddings!!!

All of our vendors were paid the day of the wedding, all of our flowers were moved from ceremony to…read morereception, everything was cleaned up and returned to the appropriate vendors. They all magically happened without me even waving my wand. The magic of a perfect smooth day was possible due to the help of Maile and Tammy at One Fine Day. We got the Day-of Service but Maile and I started working on the wedding about a month prior. She made vendor recommendations, kept track of my contracts, contacted all the vendors and even helped us pull tissue pompoms the day of the wedding. She also made a meticulous wedding itinerary and vendor contact sheet. The day before the wedding, my mother-in-law mentioned having a Tea Ceremony, which was not planned. I frantically called Maile and she told me she was going to take care of everything. Did I also mention that I was planning this wedding from Seattle and I am super controlling? Maile handled all the details and my 'special personality' perfectly. My number one advice for brides who are planning a destination wedding is to hire a planner. If you are getting married in Oahu, then One Fine Day should be one of the first people you need to call.

We had a fantastic experience using Something New for our Day-Of Coordination for our recent…read morewedding at Kualoa Ranch. Charelle was fun to work with, organized, easy to communicate with and a wealth of knowledge for every question I had in the lead-up to the wedding. She met with us the week before the wedding and also ran our rehearsal for our bridal party the day before the wedding, which helped everyone feel confident for the ceremony the next day. The wedding day itself went by flawlessly -- Charelle and her assistant Jillian did a great job managing all the vendors and we were able to stick to the timeline without any delays. Having the two of them there coordinating everything definitely helped me stay calm and enjoy the wedding day instead of worrying about things. We received so many compliments from our guests on what a smooth day it was, resulting in a fantastic wedding everyone enjoyed. Initially I was on the fence about hiring a wedding coordinator but my husband and I think it was one of the best decisions we made! Thank you Something New for doing an incredible job and making sure our wedding day was perfect!

Charelle and her team are just AMAZING! From the beginning - she was right there with us. Providing…read moresuggestions, letting us know what we had to do, providing us resources for vendors and organizing our budget and timeline. Our wedding would not have been possible without her with us every step of the way! The day of, her team was our main support: calm, collective and kept us on schedule! Magically they set everything up - it all looked perfect! And we didn't even notice but they even did the breakdown in such a timely manner. We used her many resources even for performing our wedding ceremony. We recommend Charelle and her team 100%! They care and love what they do and want to make every brides day feel soooo special!! Thank you Charelle and team!!

Nate's customer service is out of this world! If I could give 10 stars, I would. I planned a…read moreproduct showcase at SALT at Our Kaka'ako, a venue I had never worked with before. By the end of my first site visit with Nate, he filled in almost all my dozens of question marks, and as we continued to plan, he was always prompt to communicate with me with any changes or questions coming from either end. His extensive knowledge in the event planning space made the whole process less stressful for me and my team. While customer service is always great, no one forgets the bottom line, and Hawaii Special Events offered very affordable pricing, and he allowed us to make changes throughout the planning process, even on the day of! He kept me in contact with all of his contractors, making sure everyone was on the same page. On the day of, the set up crew was great to work with, and they really turned it into a stunning venue for our 500+ audience members! I would highly recommend anyone who takes it upon themselves to go above and beyond what's expected. Big or small, Hawaii Special Events can do it all! (so clique, but so true!)

Nate and his team did such a great job at our wedding reception. We wanted an outdoor wedding feel…read moreat an indoor ballroom by having bistro lights strung around the perimeter of the room. When we walked in, we were taken away by how beautiful it looked because they brought our vision to life. So many guests complimented us on the romantic ambience the lights added and it was just perfect.

The Fred and Kate team was a dream to work with. We got the partial planning option about a year…read morebefore our wedding. Our package included unlimited contact from the time we signed our contract, timeline creation, and day of coordination. They sent us vendor recommendations and provided honest advice and timely responses. We chose to schedule monthly meetings with them to ensure that we were on track during the planning process. Our wedding weekend was during Hurricane Lala. Since our ceremony site was partially outdoors, they helped create an indoor backup plan, which we ended up using. The day of the wedding, they made sure that there was a team member with the bride and another with the groom. It was a relief to have them oversee the setup and coordinate with the vendors so we could be present and enjoy our special day. We would highly recommend them to anyone in need of a wedding planner or coordinator.

We worked with Tessa and her team for our wedding at the Kahala Resort and we are so happy with the…read morepartial planning services we received. Tessa imparted a lot of knowledge and honest advice through the wedding process and her team made our wedding day run so seamlessly and stress-free. They anticipated things I didn't even think to ask (like staffing a coordinator who spoke Chinese who could help answer questions from my family) and had all our belongings (like guest book, veil) packed for us to bring back to our hotel room at the end of the night. Although I received feedback that she can come off as "intense" I know it comes from a good place of heart because she's really invested in making sure the day runs perfectly for the bride and groom. I am super appreciative for all the hard work she and her team put in to make our wedding day so wonderful and run so smoothly.

To start off. Cortney is AMAZING! And to put it into two words. She is a hard worker. And not only…read moredoes she have the talent, but she is as well caring, kind, compassionate, wonderful and incredibly sweet! When you meet someone like Cortney, you can easily tell light shines and surrounds your soul. It is also infectious, and her happiness, can bring you so much joy! You can really tell she is authentic about her craft and everything and anything she does, she will put her whole heart into. She is truly one of a kind, and is so genuine. I was first introduced to Cortney in the year 2016, when I was barely starting my career as a cinematographer in the industry, and graduating high school. And throughout the time we had worked together, she has been a mentor and guide to me, a supporter, has watched me grow and has pushed me to be a better cinematographer. Even working with her now, she has opened up so many doors and possibilities for myself and so many others, and remains a consistent spark of love. I was so young when we started working together, but regardless she has given me countless of opportunities to grow and believes in me. She has greatly impacted my life for that, and I am forever grateful. The first thing I had noticed about working with Cortney was her absolute will to push positivity regardless of any circumstance, and her ability to organize and envision exactly what you'd imagine to be your perfect day. Throughout the years of working with her, I noticed that a client's main goal and end result, become hers, and she delivers! Cortney is so experienced when it comes to planning. She has such a talent for understanding, and works so hard to make the magic happen. The weddings that Cortney plans turn out to be my favorite events to be part of! I love being surrounded by her visions, as they inspire me in the way I capture special moments. She truly creates a vibe to the party, and because Cortney has such a deep connection with everyone who works with her, she makes the events she plans enjoyable for both the couple, guests and the vendors! And for everyone to enjoy the day, is truly an important aspect to receiving a fabulous product from any aspect of the wedding! Not only have I enjoyed working with Cortney, but I can consider her my friend. My mom's 50th birthday was just around the corner and I wanted to put together something special for her! My mom recently found an enormous passion for making flower crowns and working with flowers, and so I wanted to surprise her with a flower crown workshop on her birthday, but I needed a teacher who could teach us how to make the crowns the right way! Cortney came rushing into my mind, and I remembered the gorgeous flower arrangements she has put together for the previous weddings I have been part of. And so I call her up, and ask if she's available on my moms birthday and just to my luck, she is and is more than excited to do a private flower crown workshop for my mom and just a couple of friends! AHHH!! My heart starts racing because this is everything my mom has ever wanted! When my moms birthday finally came around, Cortney worked so hard to make such a great experience for my mom and her friends! My mom was so excited about all the new tips she was learning, and Cortney was so incredibly generous and selfless for taking her time out of her busy day to help me make this dream for my mom happen! She didn't have to help me and be there, but she did, and she did it with love. And this is just the type of person Cortney is. This is how she treats any project she takes on, with endless amounts of love. It meant a lot to me that she is such a great friend, and was there for me and had been part of my mom's birthday celebration! I cannot thank Cortney enough for everything she does. She goes above and beyond any expectations! Go hire Cortney for your wedding already!!! It will truly be worth it! And if you hire her, I hope you know how lucky you are to have found her! Sophia

She is absolutely amazing florist who practically reads your mind when it comes to what you want…read more She is easy going and calm but will get excited with your ideas and try to give you what you want. She will do all this with very very reasonable price. My daughter and I got many quotes and Cortney's one was the cheapest and yet the arrangements (arch, table arrangement, bouquets, welcome sign and etc.) she provided was beautiful. Many guests were very impressed with the decoration. Give her a chance to do your wedding and you won't regret it.

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.

I couldn't say enough good about my experience with this caterer! I got info from 10 caterers &…read morebids from 5 & chose them because I liked their proposal, loved their Instagram photos & style & in the end had the best 'vibe' from them. I may have paid slightly more than planned but so worth it for attention to detail. I was putting on a female service members 2 day Spiritual Resiliency Retreat & wanted a spa like Hawaiian feel with delicious healthy food & that's exactly what I got! They provided some gluten free items upon request also. I got so many compliments on the food! We were served a full brunch with beverage stations (worth paying extra for on sight staff.) We also had a light lunch & breakfast day 2. Favorite items were crustless quiches, poke, fresh swordfish & tea sandwiches. Service was impeccable. I had just had surgery and needed great service due to this & felt pampered by this catering company. lol Thank you Sakara & staff for serving our bodies & hearts

I can't recommend DH Catering enough! Sakara and her team crafted a beautiful meal for our backyard…read morerehearsal dinner. The food was incredible and the planning process was so simple. The food presentation was beautiful and everyone on the team was so kind. Thank you for a fabulous night!