We thought about making our own playlist for the event, but we're so glad we chose DJ Jason and…read moreEmcee Justin! They brought everything needed, including sound systems, microphones, and lights. Jason was professional, friendly, helpful, and very organized. He followed our timeline, played our requested music, and accommodated all of our special requests. The reception went smoothly, stayed on schedule, and kept our guests entertained. Thank you to Jason and the staff for making our event so memorable. We highly recommend them for any special occasion!

I met Jason and Justin at a best friends wedding in April 2024. So when my now husband and I…read morestarted planning our April 2025 wedding we knew immediately who to contact for our DJ and emcee services because we had so much fun at their program and dancing along to their set. Jason coordinated and provided the DJ, Photobooth and Uplight Services. He and his team did a fantastic job. The uplights paired so well with our wall drapery and elevated the space. My husband and I along with our guests had a blast with the photobooth. Also, one of the highlights of the evening was when Jason played our requested Filipino songs- Awitin Mo at Isasayak Ko- and the crowd went nuts haha. Core memory for sure! Justin provided the emcee services and did a fantastic job with engaging our guests. Justin was also meticulous and took the time to get to know me and my husbands details like how we met, our favourite color and more to ensure a seamless program! If you are on the fence about getting this duo and their team, I hope this review would help in making your choice! They are professional, has timely and great communication, and most importantly they are fun and that translates to the crowd! Mahalo Jason, Justin and the Ono Kine Entertainment crew for making our wedding celebration so special for us and our families.

I had the honor of working with Brandon Onishi during one of the most difficult and emotional times…read morein my life -- my mother's funeral. From the very beginning, Brandon was incredibly kind, professional, and easy to work with. He communicated with me by phone and text, which made everything simple and smooth during a time when I had so many things on my mind. We were able to quickly secure the date, and the booking process was very easy. I paid the deposit through Venmo and the balance at the event. On the day of the service, Brandon handled everything beautifully. His setup and breakdown were effortless, and his music created such a meaningful atmosphere throughout the entire evening. During the funeral program, his music added a level of comfort and reflection that truly touched everyone in attendance. What made the day even more special was the music he played during the dinner reception afterward. It brought warmth to the room and allowed family and friends to gather, share memories, and celebrate my mom's life together. One moment that meant so much to me personally was when Brandon took the time to learn a song just for the service -- "I Hope You Dance" by Lee Ann Womack. Hearing that song played live during the service was incredibly emotional and moving. Many people who attended told me how powerful and beautiful that moment was. Later on, Brandon shared with me that he now performs that song at other events because of how meaningful it was. Knowing that a small piece of my mom's memory continues through the music he plays is something that means a lot to me. If you are ever looking for someone to provide music for a special event, I cannot recommend Brandon Onishi enough. His professionalism, talent, and genuine care truly made a difference on a day that meant everything to my family.

We were incredibly fortunate to have Brandon Onishi perform at our wedding ceremony, and he was…read morenothing short of amazing. He played a beautiful guitar/ukulele hybrid and sang with a wonderful voice that set the perfect tone for our day. His music added so much emotion and warmth to the ceremony, and our guests couldn't stop talking about how great he was. Brandon was also fantastic to work with. His communication with us was clear, easy, and always professional. On the wedding day, he coordinated seamlessly with everyone on site, from us to our officiant, making everything feel effortless. His calm, friendly presence and reliability gave us complete confidence. If you're looking for a ceremony musician who brings talent, heart, and professionalism, Brandon Onishi is an incredible choice.

We hired David with Akahi Productions for my son's graduation party to provide live band sound and…read moreDJ services (with sound and lighting). After contacting numerous sound companies around Oahu, David with Akahi had the best pricing and options. He was very responsive and always responded to inquiries in a timely manner. Due to unforeseen circumstances, my original emcee had to cancel a few days prior to the event. I contacted David to ask about hiring an emcee and he offered to provide the emcee services at NO ADDITIONAL cost (Awesome)! On the day of the event, David arrived early with ample time to set up. I experienced technical difficulties when trying to set up my slide show, and David went out of his way to help me get the stressful situation resolved even though it was not his responsibility. The sound equipment he used was perfect for the event and I even received compliments from the bands that David did an excellent job providing sound for them. If you are looking to book a sound man for your next event, consider contacting David at Akahi Productions. You will not be disappointed in his service! Mahalo plenty to David and Akahi Productions! I will definitely be using them again for all my future events.

David Asing was our assigned musician for our wedding ceremony at Turtle Bay. He did not play the…read moreright song for the bride to walk down the aisle to. The bride even asked the camera man to tell him to play the correct song but the exit song was played instead. So disappointed!

Randy is awesome! He's very professional and always responds quickly in both the planning phase as…read morewell as the day of events. What's also great about Randy is that he has a HUGE repertoire of Disney songs that he puts his own Hawaiian twist on. We love using Randy for Weddings and events and would highly recommend him!

We were looking for someone that could play "Canon In D" by Johan Pachelbel on a Ukulele at our…read morewedding, in Lanikai Oahu. After quite a bit of searching online, we found Randy. Randy was quick to respond and created a short recording of Canon and it was just what we were looking for. Prior to the wedding Randy was always very professional and responsive and worked with us to pick out songs etc. The day of the wedding Randy showed up early and was all set up before things started to get busy. He played both the ukulele and sang with his guitar during our ceremony and reception. His music and voice is really great and just an awesome guy to be at your wedding. Highly recommend.

I listened to Tahiti Rey many times at many events and venues over the years. When she sings, it…read moreoften seems like she is either trying way too hard or not at all. Her little "riffy talks" in-between songs are her chance to virtue signal. You know people who act humble and selectively vulnerable when they know everyone is watching? There are much better artists to see that give their absolute all and have a charm that is special and unique to Hawaii. I recommend checking out Yoza or Kimie Miner who are some of the best and freshest artists in Hawaii. If you are considering booking Tahiti for your wedding, reconsider, she is twice divorced and a curse to any marriage.

My son and daughter-in-law used Tahiti Rey for their wedding....Love her sound!…read moreShe played the music prior to the ceremony, for the ceremony and at dinner. Everyone loved her music. She learned and played a special song for the bride and groom/parent dance. I highly recommend her!

On top of being a talented musician, I appreciate that his communication was very prompt and his…read morewebsite/pricing/setlist was very clear. He plays often all around Hawaii so you're welcome to listen to him before booking if you're on the island. He provided a discount to pay up front and worked with our budget. He learned two songs for us too and played instrumental only for our ceremony. We gave him a Spotify playlist to play when he took breaks too. Guests still rave about him!

Sean was the absolute perfect choice for our wedding music! It set the whole atmosphere and created…read morethe vibe we were looking for! He's an incredibly talented musician and a truly cool person so flexible and easy to work with.

Great music by an ukulele virtuoso with Waikiki beach in the background! Kapono is a standout live…read moreperformance ukulele soloist that rocks the audience. You got to see him perform! Some people called him, "mini-Jake", referring to Jake Shimabukuro, who happens to be his mentor!

From the owner: Since the age of 5, Kapono has been mastering the ukulele and has won multiple ukulele…read morecompetitions. He has had the privilege to perform with several well-known musicians, including Jake Shimabukuro, Taimane Gardner, Henry Kapono, HIRIE and more. Kapono enjoys playing all genres of music, giving each song his unique touch. More recently, Kapono has been listed as one of the “HOT 100 Unsigned Live-Performing Artists in the U.S.” in the Music Connection magazine. Kapono has also performed at the Kennedy Center in D.C. in July, 2024!

Going with Annie and Curtis from Mango Seasons was a no-brainer for us to help plan our wedding and…read morehandle all the day of coordination. The last thing we wanted was to be too stressed out to enjoy our special day. They were an absolute lifesaver throughout the entire process who brought structure, guidance, and reassurance and made our special day the best of our lives. We had monthly check‑ins that kept us on track without ever feeling rushed, and their planning software kept every detail organized in a way we never could've managed on our own. It felt like having a roadmap to keep us on track while avoiding all the common pitfalls of the process. Whenever we wanted to discuss an item that made us stressed, Annie knew exactly what to say to help make us feel at ease. On the day-of, everything ran so flawlessly that we were completely unaware of anything happening behind the scenes. We got to be fully present, enjoy our day, and soak in every moment while they handled all the moving parts with total professionalism. Highly recommend! Thank you so much Annie, Curtis, and the Mango Season Team!

We hired Mango Season Weddings as our day of coordinator for our September 2026 wedding at the…read moreRitz-Carlton O'ahu, Turtle Bay. Annie markets herself as a planner who creates one of a kind weddings. Our experience was the opposite, and once we declined her MC and sound package, her engagement dropped off noticeably. I told her from the start that my dream was a dinner party and that eating with our guests mattered more to me than anything. She did not raise an issue until the timeline review, when she said it was not possible and that I should be taking photos while my guests ate. I asked whether it was a venue restriction. She said no, she just did not think my guests would like it. That was an opinion, not a reason. She told us things about our own vendors that were not true. She said she knew our makeup artist and loved working with her. Our makeup artist had never met her. She said our videographer needed microphones that plugged into a sound system and did not have any, and that her sound package was the best way to handle it. She had never spoken to him. He had microphones for everyone. We declined the sound package and were then told we would not have speakers or a microphone because our cellist did not provide them, and that their sound system was the best fix. His contract said otherwise, so I contacted him directly. He could absolutely bring his own system, but Mango Season had told him not to, because we were using theirs. We had never agreed to that. She also told me to stop talking to my vendors and send all emails through her. I am glad I did not. Every one of these came to light because I kept talking to them myself. She repeatedly asked for our room and safe codes. She wanted the codes to our rooms and safes so she could move our gifts and cash. At that point we had only ever met her over Zoom. We said no, and she kept bringing it up. We had family who could handle it. Annie did not retain what we discussed. After three separate conversations about cutting our cake early for photos and serving it after dinner, the cake came out immediately anyway. My mom had to catch it and send it back to the kitchen. We purchased a choreographed first dance with its own recorded track, documented in the planning platform she uses. No one confirmed how it would work. Her team moved our cellist and all of his equipment to the dance floor without asking, and it had to be moved back, costing roughly twenty minutes of the live music we paid for. The Wedding Day. We asked about a golf cart and were told it was not possible. My father called the hotel himself and they were happy to send one. Guests were told last call was 9:15. Our bar was contracted until 10:00, and our bartender told them he did not know why that had been announced. Our lighting was contracted until 10:00. Annie let the vendor break it down at 9:30 while we were still dancing. During dinner her husband came to our table to push us toward dancing. We had just been served our food. While we danced our last song in the pavilion, Annie and her husband shut all the doors on us and left. I cannot speak to their music and MC services. On the planning side, they need a lot of work, and I wish I had gone with someone else. Our wedding day was still beautiful. That was down to our venue, our other vendors, and our families, who filled the gaps.

Where do we begin? The experience we had with Kawena and her entire team at Kahiapo Talent was…read moreabove and beyond fantastic and memorable. From the initial phone call we made, multiple emails, and text messages throughout the planning stages, Kawena is an amazing communicator. Mind you, she is very busy, but she always made time to reach out to us in a timely fashion, answering any questions we had. Our plan as a couple was to have an intimate ceremony on Oahu. We wanted something simple, inexpensive, while also incorporating something traditional to the islands, the energy it offers, and its people. Kawena and her team hit it out of the park! Her ceremony gave us goosebumps. We went with a package that included music from a Ukulele player, flower bouquet, Haku Lei (flower crown), Maile Lei for the groom, and a photographer The flowers were fresh, fragrant, and beautiful. The Maile Lei smelled amazing. Danny played the music during the ceremony, then sang to us afterward, while we shared our first dance as a married couple on the beach. Suzi, the photographer is a ball of sunshine! We just received our photos, and she captured every special moment of the ceremony. She also spent quality time with just the two of us after afterward doing some fun photos. This was a team collaboration. They are very experienced and work well together. The entire team is amazing. We were treated with so much love and Aloha and given a wedding ceremony that we will never forget. Mahalo Kawena, Danny, and Suzi. We will forever remember all of you

We initially booked with Kawena before covid, and she was incredibly gracious with our numerous…read morepostponements. When the big day finally came, she did not disappoint. Her calming presence and patience made her our ideal officiant. Our guests raved about how unique and spiritual our ceremony was. We were able to be in the moment, and she brought our love out in such a beautiful way. You will not be disappointed if you book with Kawena. Good luck on your wedding journey!

Bliss DJ came highly recommended from both our wedding planner and a friend who hired them for her…read morewedding, and from the very first call, we could immediately see why! Right off the bat, DJ Kevo was an absolute blast to talk with. He has those classic Hawaiʻi uncle vibes-effortlessly funny and super chill-and as a local girl now living on the mainland, talking with Kevo made me really feel like I was at home planning a party with a family friend! He really knows his stuff about weddings, and he has so many awesome ideas to liven up both your ceremony and reception. On the big day, Kevo and his team helped everything run so smoothly. The music for the ceremony was timed perfectly, and all the mics, speakers, etc. worked great. The reception program went off without a hitch, incorporating all our little personal touches and requests. And of course, the dance music choices were *chef's kiss.* If you're on the quieter side like my husband and me, we also highly recommend getting Bliss DJ's interactive emcee services and running a game or two during the reception. It was so nice to trust the burden of entertaining our guests to someone else, especially when that someone is as funny and engaging as Kevo! Our friends and family had a BLAST with the scavenger hunt game that Kevo ran during the reception, and we'll treasure the memories (and pictures) from that game for as long as we live. Thank you, Bliss DJ, for bringing so much fun to our wedding!

The best DJ hands down. Such an awesome experience and with total professionalism. Thank you Kevo…read morefor everything. You made our wedding so much fun. I would highly recommend Kevo and his crew. Everything was totally A1 and the best.