We are SO INCREDIBLY GRATEFUL to Malia and her team! They…read moredid such an amazing job coordinating the wedding and taking care of SO MUCH. Weddings are a lot of really beautiful things mixed with sometimes a little bit of stress or decision fatigue, but having Malia's support and guidance through the process made us feel so secure and taken care of. She's a literal superstar of a human. On the day of the wedding, her and her team were WORKING IT! They not only handled the logistics impeccably, but they encouraged the party and fun vibes while keeping us on schedule for the night. Any small matters like timing issues from traffic that pushed the event back, or last minute adjustments because of possible rain, they handled with grace and immediacy. We felt totally comfortable just giving into Malia's team's direction on where to be and what do to throughout the event, and the end result was what can only be described as the most beautiful day of our lives. Thank you so much to Malia and her team! We will always remember you and hold a special place for you in our hearts because you helped make the day so wonderful.

Cannot say enough wonderful things about TGA!!! Zabrina was our lead planner, with the help from…read moreOryein. They both had amazing communication and execution skills. We booked them 18 months before our wedding and were lucky enough to have a meeting with them every month before our wedding, and then more frequent meetings leading up to the big day. I couldn't believe how organized they were and how they remembered all of our little details between meetings. TGA provides SO MANY USEFUL TOOLS for your wedding!! Spreadsheets, drives, docs, dropboxes, everything. Now lets talk about the day of!!!! Zabrina executed ALL of our detailed requests. I felt crazy asking for some little things (such as a shot at the end of the aisle), and she made everything happen. Literally all my guests at the wedding were like "your planner is the BEST we've ever seen." Don't hesitate, book with Zabrina/The Gay Agenda. Literally a dream.

My husband and I recently got married in Oahu. We wanted an intimate wedding for our family and…read morevery close friends and Dianna understood our vision perfectly. Planning a wedding in Hawaii from California is difficult but Dianna made everything so easy. She is quick to respond to your emails and questions and you can depend on her to get the job done. She is open and honest and is willing to help you work within your budget and with whatever parts of the wedding planning process you want help. Dianna is very knowledgeable and experienced, and we immediately felt comfortable after we met her. She is very accommodating and even willing to go above and beyond what is required of a wedding planner. Hawaii Weddings and Event truly caters to the kind of event you're having and your exact needs. All the vendors that Dianna used for our wedding were exceptional. Our wedding day was perfect. The venue that Dianna had suggested for our intimate private ceremony was exceptional. The day went on without one hiccup. We couldn't have had a more relaxing stress-free wedding. Thank you, Dianna for making our wedding day perfect! I honestly cannot recommend a more phenomenal wedding planner/coordinator!

I'm a really organized person and have no problems choosing my own vendors but I was shopping for a…read moreday-of coordinator to help oversee everything on the long awaited day. I'm not sure if it's just me but I think there should be a minimum three day response time. If that's not doable, I may accept one week but definitely not two. And there's more... Finally got a response so I go over the package and call them back with questions for all these "extra charges." Getting married outside of Honolulu? There's a charge for that. Having the ceremony and reception at different locations? There's a charge for that. Having it at the same place? There's a charge for that too. More than 75 guests? You guessed it!!! There's a charge for that too! Paying with a credit card so you can earn miles? Yes, there's a charge for that. 3.5% processing fee to be exact! But with all those extra charges, I was still going to book them because of their reputation. I mean look at their reviews! So, I told them to send me the contract and it never came. Two weeks later, I get a email apologizing for the delay and asking me where my venue was again. Are you serious? I need an organized coordinator that I can trust! I sent them an email saying I will no longer need their services. Guess how many emails I got after that? Like five in a row with more apologies and excuses of how busy they were and how they're working on hiring and training someone to make the contracts. Whatever, I don't care. You can't handle the volume of your business, that's your problem. I need someone that can handle. I'm so happy I didn't go with them. I now have a coordinator that responds to all my emails and there are no extra fees. One that I trust and that is something so vital for one of the most important days of your life!

LOVE LOVE LOVE working with the owner, Jhara & her team! She decorated for our wedding day, gender…read morereveal & babyshower! She's so easy to work with & very talented!! Hire them for your next big event, you won't regret it!

If you are wondering if you should get a wedding planner, the answer is yes, and it should be…read moreSteph. We worked with Steph for our wedding at St. Augustine by the Sea and The Royal Hawaiian, and she was absolutely phenomenal from start to finish. This was, of course, our first time planning a wedding, and having someone with Steph's expertise guiding us through every step made all the difference. She also handles an incredible amount behind the scenes that you don't even realize is happening. Because of her, we had far less vendor communication to manage ourselves, which made the entire planning process so much less overwhelming. Her experience with the venues and the local vendors is so key. She has worked with them countless times (it seems like everyone in the industry knows her) and knows exactly how to get the best outcome from each relationship. One of Steph's greatest strengths is keeping you focused on exactly what matters at the right time. If Steph tells you it's time to do something, do it. If she hasn't brought something up yet, trust that you don't need to worry about it; she'll let you know when it's the right time. That level of organization and confidence was such a gift throughout the planning process. Steph also has exceptional composure under pressure. No matter how busy the day became or what unexpected situations came up, she remained calm, professional, and completely in control. She communicates clearly and directly while also being incredibly warm, kind, and supportive. She is exactly the person you want by your side on your wedding day. Not only did we love working with Steph, but our friends and family adored her too. She was poised, professional, and a joy to have at the wedding. Also every vendor she recommended was fantastic, and it was obvious how much respect they all have for her. It's been a month since our wedding, and we genuinely miss our meetings with Steph. We can't recommend her highly enough. If you're getting married on Oahu, put your wedding in the hands of an expert. Hiring Steph was one of the best decisions we made, and we are so grateful she was part of our wedding. You should hire her too!

Let me start off by saying that this review is long overdue (im sorry!). Steph and her team were…read moreamazing, friendly, and professional! My husband and I wanted to surprise each other with a dance at our reception, and Steph handled the coordination so well. I'm sure that must have been incredibly stressful but I'm forever grateful that she helped make our dreams come true. I did a partial planning package and Steph gave great recommendations to reach out to. I think ultimately we have a dream team of vendors on our wedding day. There were slight hiccups here and there, mostly because I had some friends and family helping with set up, and some things got misplaced in the chaos. But Steph and her team were always going above and beyond. They were flexible, understanding, and attentive. We had a jampacked timeline -- a Catholic ceremony at the Co-Cathedral of St. Theresa and a reception at Cafe Julia -- but we were able to get through it all because of Esselle Weddings! Thank you so much for being there for us for our special day. I'm sorry for putting you guys through a crazy day but we truly are so so grateful for you guys!

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!

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.

First off, I don't normally give negative reviews unless the the business is super bad or the…read morecustomer service is horrible. We had a family wedding this past weekend. A Coordinator is someone who coordinates and is responsible to get things in order and help alleviate the stress that happens at an event. I understand it's a difficult job, but it's your profession nonetheless. Janice was like a deer in headlights and seemed like she had no idea what was happening at all. Her commitment to her job was almost non existent. She's was supposed to be at our rehearsal at the church, but apparently didn't plan her day well as she was only half present during our rehearsal. She agreed ahead of time to be there and changed it up because she "forgot" she had another event to be at. It is your job to get your stuff together. If you can't make it, say you can't! Don't agree to it and cancel and assume you have a handle on the wedding when you obviously don't. She was also late on the day of the wedding because of her alarm! Oh my goodness! All our vendors ended up contacting the bride because Janice wasn't available! Worse yet, she asked the bridesmaid and groomsmen to do her duties because she wasn't there. The ceremony didn't go as planned, but we improvised. Poor execution on her part since she wasn't at the entirety of our rehearsal! Reception was also dismal! Information was given to her prior, but was never checked out to account for errors or changes, as we had to, again, improvise on our own! I've worked in the wedding industry as a photographer and videographer and have with many Coordinators over the years. Wedding Planner 808 (Janice) is one I DO NOT recommend as there is no consistency, zero punctuality and no integrity to her craft. As with any profession, it can be difficult, but at least show up to do it. Save your hard earned money and look elsewhere!

Aloha, Plan & Simple/Marc is a great coordinator. My wife and I had a great experience using Marc…read moreas out day of coordinator. He helped us at our rehearsal and made the atmosphere very comfortable in a time of anxiety and nervousness. We truly enjoyed his take on things and he really helped us make our special day a perfect one. The day of the wedding, he was spectacular!!! Took care of everything so that my wife and a I could just focus on what we needed to do, which was to get married! He was there early to set up, helped run things throughout the reception, and did a lot to take down and pack up. We could not have done it without him! We would highly recommend Marc for anyone who needs a wedding coordinator. Thank you Marc for all that you did for us!!

Marc is a REAL PRO!! We hired Marc as a "Day of Coordinator" but he went above and beyond that…read moretitle. He made the wedding process so easy and was always there to answer every call, email, and text. Marc made planning a Hawaii wedding from NYC smoother than I ever could have imagined - there was no stress or tears at any point because in knowing Marc was there we knew everything would be perfect. Our family and friends were also able to relax and enjoy the day because he and Joe took care of everything. Marc was not only incredibly helpful but a real blast to have at the wedding!!! If you're looking for a coordinator, look no further, we can't recommend Marc enough!

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.