We chose Makena Weddings for our small sunset beach ceremony, and they made everything effortless…read more Having attended a ceremony they coordinated ~10 years ago, we knew we were in good hands. Laurie and Cindy guided us through their beach package, adding a musician at our request (they booked Marvin Tevaga), recommending the perfect beach location, arranging Amber Quale Photography, and having co-founder Reverend Al Terry officiate. The bride shared a few bouquet ideas, and the result was stunning. We planned everything over email just a month in advance, and every vendor they recommended was outstanding. As Laurie predicted, we had the beach to ourselves. Mother Nature gave us a breathtaking sunset that Amber captured beautifully, Marvin's ukulele and voice added elegance and joy, and Al not only felt like family but was genuinely engaged--helping us focus on the meaning of the moment rather than just the logistics. If you want a stress-free, classy, and unforgettable beach wedding ceremony, Makena Weddings is the way to go.

Laurie at Makena Weddings is the best! After an absolutely horrible experience with another…read moreplanning company, I scoured the internet and reviews for someone to help me plan a destination wedding. I was soon blessed with making contact with Laurie and the rest is history! The next nine months of distance planning was eerily effortless! All I needed to do was give her basic details of what I wanted and Laurie made it happen! She listened, worked within my desired budget, gave honest advice and warnings about certain things that are/are not necessary. Laurie even helped calm me by handling some last minute makeup concerns. Once on island, I met her to go over some final details and I immediately felt connected to her and so blessed to have Laurie on my team. I don't say that lightly because some people are just in it for the money. Laurie truly cares about creating a beautiful wedding event. My fiancé and I both felt her care. On the day of the wedding there was an overcast sky and light rain. I was slightly concerned, because who doesn't want a sunny bright blue sky for their wedding day? Laurie just said, "It's just good luck! No worries. Let's get you ready!" At that moment I released the sadness and radiated joy. Our wedding felt truly magical! I was able to walk on air to confidently and happily marry the love of my life. Our Officiant was Reverend Al. There are truly no words to explain how he gently and genuinely he commanded the ceremony. His soft voice yet spirited passion floated around us throughout the service. Reverend Al even sensed our nervousness and prompted kisses throughout. What a great gift to us! My aunt from Georgia later said, "Baby girl, don't know what he was saying the whole time, but I felt and understood those beautiful words in my heart!" That comment spoke volumes to me since we were not in a church but outside overlooking the ocean. Reverend Al was awesome! Our guests were amazed with the beauty of ceremony and dinner reception. The location, catering, florals, cake and staff were so wonderful. Many said it was the best wedding they'd attended. I, too, was blown away because although I had an idea of what I wanted, the reality far surpassed my imagination. Don't hesitate to choose Makena Weddings to make your dreams come true!

I cannot begin to tell you how wonderful Simple Maui Wedding was to work with! From first…read morecommunication to the ceremony, they executed perfectly. We decided to add a wedding to our already-planned holiday, and so only had about 2 months to plan....no problem! This is clearly what this company is built for. 1. The officiant [Joe!] they selected for our non-religious, Hawaiian, spiritual service....he was perfect and brought exactly the vibe we were looking for. 2. Karma photography was fantastic! She captured so many great shots, and was flexible when we wanted to move down the beach to change-up the background. She spent the time she needed to get the shots, and we will be forever grateful. 3. The flowers were gorgeous! We did leis for everyone, a masculine green lei for the groom and white flowers for my bouquet 4. Everyone at Simple Maui Wedding was friendly, great communicators and made you feel special and welcomed. We were a tiny little group - 6 of us total - and we felt just as taken care of as a large wedding party. Highly recommend Simple Maui Wedding if you are getting married on Maui!

Wedding planning is such a daunting task. When I got engaged I knew I didn't want to have all the…read morefuss over every little detail. Luckily my husband agreed. We booked Simple Maui Wedding to do our beach wedding and we had the most perfect day. No amount of 5 star reviews would ever do the Simple Maui team justice. The entire process was a walk in the park from the day we inquired to post wedding things, everything was easy, and the day of my wedding went even smoother than I could've imagined. I had zero stress, zero anxiety and was able to experience my wedding day full present in its entirety. Thank you Simple Maui Wedding for the most perfect day. I want to relive it everyday! Your guidance was incredible, your quick responses were so appreciated, and your check ins before finalizing certain details is unmatched! If I can convince my husband for a vow renewal in the future, we know where we're going! Much Aloha

Never disappoint! We use LeLuxe Hawai'i to capture our family precious moment the first time we in…read moreHawaii 10 years ago. 10 years later the quality, customer service, and professionalism remain intact. Love the communication with Mike. Communication is timely, instruction is clear and comprehensive. Our photographer (oh God, I forgot her name) was friendly, professional, and got to the meet up location before us. She scope out the place to make sure the lighting is right. She spent extra time with us to accommodate our families. Great service, speedy turnaround, and can't wait to see those precious captured moments of our experience in Maui!

We recently had family photos taken with LeLuxe Hawaii and I honestly can't say enough good things…read moreabout the experience. We had a huge crowd--multiple families, kids of all ages, and plenty of chaos--but they handled it all with such patience, professionalism, and ease. They somehow managed to capture the sweetest moments amidst all the moving pieces. We ended up with lots of beautiful photos that truly reflect our family's personality and love for each other. These are images we'll cherish forever. If you're looking for someone who's calm under pressure, great with kids, and able to deliver great, heartfelt images--this is the one. Highly recommend!

Aloha Maui Dream Wedding planned our 40th wedding Vowl renewal perfect. The spot was amazing, the…read moretraditional wedding ceremony was even more amazing. I had to post more pictures because we finally got Penny's images. One of the highlight of our ceremony was when we honored the peopke we lost. We wanted to have my sister in law honoring our lost Love ones because she list her husband, my brother, at a very young age. Plus she was at our wedding. It was a truly special event for us.

Darci was the foundation of our whole wedding planning journey and day of! As a destination wedding…read morewith our guests and us coming from the mainland, but some family members already living on island, Darci was able to seamlessly coordinate the most amazing day for everyone. She worked with us over many months to book the most amazing venue and all vendors/rentals while keeping everything organized and timely. She is very responsive and easily communicated by text and checklists to keep us updated frequently along the way or pivot when we added ideas or changes to the plan, which ensured that the day truly reflected us. She even provided recommendations for excursions when on island and various services including transportation. On the day, her and her team made the venue look perfect and even better than we could have ever imagined. She's very professional and worked seamlessly with all the vendors and staff, but her expertise allowed her to amazingly balance running everything for the day while still keeping us on time without feeling rushed or like she was with us the whole time. Cannot gush enough about Darci and her team, truly a pleasure to work with to create one of the best days of our lives!

I wanted to update my review. Initially, I gave a 3-star rating, and the business owner, Kara,…read morenaturally reached out to discuss our concerns and see how she could address them. This seemed fair and normal. However, when we tried to arrange a follow-up meeting, Kara refused to meet with just my husband and me. She insisted on including her entire team in the feedback session. We felt it would be more appropriate and comfortable to provide our feedback directly to her, with the understanding that she could then relay it to her team. During numerous email discussions, Kara made excuses for every issue we raised and essentially blamed us for the shortcomings of our wedding planner. Because of that, I cannot recommend Aloha Wedding Planning Services. Although Veronica, our planner, was lovely and personable, the service we received on our wedding day did not reflect a 5-star experience. Given that we paid $4,000, I expected much higher quality. If the cost had been lower, I can confidently say I would not have been as upset by the small details that didn't go perfectly.

Veronica and the rest of the team at Your Aloha Wedding Company were amazing in helping us plan the…read morewedding of our dreams! With so many moving parts and details, no wedding is perfect, however, Veronica made the process efficient, organized, and most of all fun ensuring that our wedding day was as close to perfect as possible. For anyone looking to plan their wedding, Veronica was always extremely friendly and helpful with all of our ideas and requests during planning. She was highly experienced and ensured that we didn't miss any important details while also allowing us room to be creative and get involved with the process as much or as little as we wished. Every step of the way Veronica was so knowledgeable and easy going, it really turned what is normally a stressful process into an enjoyable journey and we are so grateful for all her hard work! We definitely highly recommend Your Aloha Wedding Company to any couples looking for a planner in Maui. They are so easy to communicate with, detailed oriented, experienced, well connected with vendors, and of course a absolute pleasure to work with! -Oliver & Angela

I came here for the first time for my cousin's wedding, and even with the horrible rain that day, I…read morewas beyond impressed with how beautifully everything was set up and how smoothly the entire event flowed. The staff clearly had everything under control and didn't let the weather affect a single moment. From the ceremony to the reception, everything felt seamless and thoughtfully planned. The venue itself is absolutely gorgeous, every space was picture-perfect and created such a romantic, elegant atmosphere. From the moment they said "I do" to the very last dance on the dance floor, the energy, organization, and attention to detail were incredible. You could tell the team truly cares about making each wedding special. If you're looking for a stunning venue with a professional and attentive staff that can handle anything (even unexpected weather!), I would highly recommend this place. It was an unforgettable experience from start to finish.

Sugar Beach Events was so easy to work with for our wedding…read more Chef Lee went out of her way to respond to emails from me as the bride, calm wedding guests who called about food allergies, and helped our coordinator to fine-tune details for the big day. SBE were really easygoing when we asked to make a few tweaks to the appetizer menu, changed the size of the wedding cake (and then changed it back), and inquired about rentals. It all went very smoothly. Expectations and rules were clearly laid out in the venue contract regarding costs, service, vendors, rentals and food. We had one surprise with the admin fees on the bar tab the night of the wedding but the service was so excellent we didn't worry about it. The venue is gorgeous! It's right on the beach but the ceremony takes place on grass, which was helpful for our guests. It has a lovely path along the side garden that we used as the wedding entrance. The house is quite large and allowed for dinner in air conditioning. They even had the AC cranked up in the bride room for getting ready. We got A LOT of compliments from our guests (and vendors) on the food. I had at least one guest compliment that they loved each appetizer and each entree. I wholeheartedly recommend booking your wedding or event here.

We've always wanted to get married in Maui but when most of the family is in Canada and USA…read moremainland, you have it locally. With a bit of regret not having done our vow renewal "formally" 5 years ago (FIL passed a few months later suddenly), we decided to do it for 15 years with our family being less grandpa but with a new addition, our 3 yo. Michael and his assistant were super friendly and easy to work with. He was helpful with restaurant recommendations around our site. We stayed in the Kaanapali area and most wedding/vow renewal services advertised were on the Kīhei side which would've taken 40+ minutes depending on traffic to get to and with 2 young kids, the drive back wouldn't have been fun (not to mention bedtime). Maui wedding adventures was able to meet us in Kapalua (one of our fave dive sites too). We dined at Merriman's and the food was delicious, as was the view. After dinner it was a short walk to the beach where we met Michael. We were able to choose from a list of musicians that could play while we had our ceremony. Marvin's music is just what we were looking for. He had many song choices with many of them being our favorites. His music really completed our ceremony. Michael's responses were prompt and he kept in contact by sending emails before we embarked on our trip to Maui and even sent a message the day we landed to welcome us! He also sent us messages on the day of to let us know what to look for. We got a sneak peek to our photos the next day and as he promised, the link to all the photos within 10 days. (We got them in I definitely recommend Maui Wedding Adventures! Thank you Michael!

When we first decided to get married in Maui I was extremely terrified of the unknown. Being that…read morewe had never ever visited Hawaii I thought this was a bold move! But we knew what we wanted, to get married on the beach with our toes in the sand and the sound of the waves. No better beaches than Hawaii, Maui at that ;) Mr. Michael Fish made planning our ceremony extremely easy all the way from California. He was ALWAYS very receptive and super knowledgeable. Believe me, I did my research and he checked off all my needs and now that our wedding is over he deserves all the praise. You will not be disappointed with his services. In addition, the photos I received with my package were phenomenal.

Where do I begin! First, I will miss waking up to emails from Katy (as my husband and I live in…read moreCalifornia) to discuss wedding details. We've been emailing back and forth for the past year to create the wedding of our dreams. I wish we could plan another one! Our wedding was everything we could have dreamt of and went perfectly! Katy was on top of everything, from our very first email/zoom meeting, to our very last goodbye after the wedding. She made all of my Pinterest pictures and our ideas come to life and it was all even better and more beautiful than we expected. She is so organized, it made the day before the wedding and the day of super easy. Everything was planned out and we always had a updated schedule. She would take our ideas, needs and budget and always give us options for vendors and all of the vendors we had were so professional and such nice people. They made our day that much more special. Katy was so responsive and quick to answer all of our questions and execute last minute requests/changes. Planning a wedding during COVID wasn't easy, but she made it seamless. We also flew to Maui early 2021 to see our venue and Katy planned amazing tastings for us to pick our caterer. We were so happy we got to do that, as it made us that much more excited and prepared for our big day. She will make any future bride or groom very happy and we can't wait to work with her again! Thank you, Katy! Lauren + Justin Vaughan Venue: Olowalu Plantation House (January 12, 2022) Catering & Wedding Cake: Sugar Beach Events Florals: Dellables DJ: Maui DJ Services Bartending: Bars R Us Photography: AnnaKim Photography Videographer: Sunlit Films Hair & Makeup: MeiLi Autumn Beauty Can't wait to upload more pictures when we get them. :)

It's been two months since our wedding and we, and our guests, still can't stop raving about our…read morewedding weekend. Much of that credit goes to Katy for pulling off the best wedding ever. We hired Katy to plan our wedding and welcome dinner. She's not cheap and the wedding wasn't either. Expect to blow your budget, but you pay for what you get (we spent ~$2,800/guest for the weekend) and trust us, it was well worth it. Katy is one of a kind, and clearly multiple levels above other wedding planners. If you're looking for a luxurious, highly personalized wedding, one that truly accentuates your love and journey, hire Katy, she's your gal. She knows what she's doing! I can't imagine us having even close to the experience we had without her. Many gave us the advice that something always goes wrong at your wedding, just let it go, but our wedding, under Katy's leadership, was flawless. We can't underscore enough how critical Katy was in making our wedding weekend the best time ever. Katy is super organized, professional, and she's an amazing designer. There were many instances where both of us were decision-paralyzed particularly during the design phase. After a few questions and yay-or-nays on pictures, Katy knew exactly what we wanted. It's like she read our mind, and then delivered. From our wedding vision, to big ticket items to the smallest details, it can get overwhelming. Our advice: trust her and listen to her advice because she knows exactly what she's doing and she'll get it done so you have peace of mind. We had our dream wedding and all of our guests lamented about how it was "the most special and beautiful wedding they had ever been to," still to this day, and even the ones who had been to multiple weddings at our venue before. We had a very "us" experience... this was no cookie-cutter thing. We prioritized food, drinks, and entertainment, and boy-oh-boy was that done right. Katy is connected to all the best vendors on the island. Fine Champagne and caviar flown in, best chef in Maui, bartender, vocalist and playlist. In addition, got difficult family dynamics? No problem, Katy handles it kindly, with the utmost professionalism, making sure you have nothing to worry about so you can truly enjoy your special day. We'd do it all over again! Venue: Olowalu Plantation House Beauty: Meili Autumn Beauty Gown: Galia Lahav Gown Pressing: Maui Wedding Dress Pressing Flowers: Bella Bloom Catering: Cutting Edge Catering Bartending: Garnish Craft Cocktails Charger plates & cake stand: Table Candy Glassware, flatware, china: Set Linens and napkins: BBJ La Tavola Surfboard Seating Chart: Miss B Calligraphy Welcome Sign & Menus: VOWS Wedding & Event Planning Place Faux Agate Stones: Etsy Rentals: Rio Event Design Music: Music by Kalo Games: Yard Games Hawaii Cake: Sweet on Maui Officiant: Maui Wedding Officiant Photographer: Angela Nelson Photography Videographer: Sunlit Films

Who knew I could rate Pia Aluli on Yelp?? Not me…read more.. Pia married us back in 2004. It was the second marriage for both of us. This one seemed to take--it will be 16 years this year. We eloped to Maui and said our vows on Oneloa (Ironwoods) Beach, then had a private picnic for two afterwards. Pia has a wonderful energy and is generous with his gifts of song and guitar. What a beautiful moment he gave us to remember. This is the man you want to marry you to your beloved. He is a truly lovely human being. Mahalo, Reverend Aluli.

My venue booked the Rev. Pia Aluli to be our officiant and he was wonderful! Did a great job with…read moreour ceremony and even had a little towel for my groom to dab his head. His scripts for vows are wonderful and heartfelt. Very professional and uploaded our info right away. Can't recommend enough!

5 Stars - Lori and Her Team EXCEEDED expectations…read more We had the pleasure of working with Lori at Topical Maui Weddings for our February wedding in Maui, and we couldn't have asked for a better experience. From our first consultation to the big day, they went above and beyond to ensure everything was perfect. The attention to detail was impeccable. As a local bride, Lori's on island connections were truly unmatched. We had the best vendor recommendations and she always secured us the best prices. As a type A bride we met with multiple wedding planners before selecting Tropical Maui Weddings and her fair pricing along side her excellent connections and recommendations made his decision a no-brainer. They helped us secure the perfect venue for our reception a buy out at Gather on Maui, coordinated and managed all our vendors, and made sure everything ran smoothly, so we could focus on enjoying the moment. I walked into the venue on wedding day and was blown away by the work that went into making this the MOST beautiful day. The team was incredibly professional and truly understood our vision. Everything was handled I didn't even think twice. What stood out most was their ability to blend our personal touches with the breathtaking natural beauty of Maui. Our ceremony was at our family church which is not typical of what you think of when you think of Maui wedding and Lori and her team executed it flawless, even starting 2 minutes early! The ceremony was exactly what we had dreamed of--intimate, romantic, and seamless. The cherry on top of Tropical Maui Weddings is Jamie Lawrence. His musicality and performance captured the hearts of our guests. I still am getting texts about how special our cocktail hour and father daughter/mother son dance was. YOU NEED HIM TO PLAY AT YOUR WEDDING. If you're planning a wedding in Maui, I highly recommend Tropical Maui Weddings for their creativity, expertise, and genuine care for making your day unforgettable!

Lori and her team at Tropical Maui Weddings exceeded all our expectations and made our wedding day…read moretruly magical and stress-free! This review is embarrassingly overdue, as we have just celebrated our 3rd anniversary. But I can still say that the service we got from Lori and her team were excellent. Lori has a time tested process for gathering information for all her weddings, and the planning and organization of all aspects leading up to the event were great. There were a million decisions we had to make while planning our wedding, and Lori guided us through this process all the way through- flowers, tables and chairs, music, food, drinks, wardrobe, makeup, etc. etc. And once the day arrived, Lori and team were on-site from dawn to dusk, ensuring that the plan we so carefully prepared was executed flawlessly. Her goal is for the wedding couple to enjoy their day, without having to lift a finger and to be completely stress-free. I think we appreciated that the most (especially after seeing how stressed many of our friends were at their own weddings because they didn't have Lori!) Only after our wedding did we discover from our guests how much work was done behind the scenes- such as a guest breaking a glass on the beach, the wrong type of table being delivered to our site in the morning, lights not having been hung correctly. I may never know the full extent of that work, but I do know that Lori's team took care of it. So to recap- if you're wondering whether to hire Tropical Maui Weddings for your wedding, or even if it's worth hiring a wedding planner at all, I would say yes to both! You will absolutely not regret it.