We couldn't have asked for a better wedding coordinator than Gentry. After speaking with several…read morecoordinators who didn't quite feel like the right fit, I knew immediately after our first conversation that she was the one. She's warm, energetic, and genuinely passionate about what she does--without ever feeling overwhelming or intrusive. Gentry stepped in about two months before our wedding and took so much off our plate. She was incredibly responsive, handled vendor communications seamlessly, and managed last-minute updates with ease. Throughout the entire process, I felt completely taken care of and confident that she would bring our vision to life. What really stood out was her attention to detail and proactive approach. She suggested things we hadn't even considered (like renting microphones), but was never pushy and always respected our decisions. Anytime I had a concern, she had either already handled it or immediately jumped into action--like when I worried about muddy transportation on our rainy wedding day, and she had already coordinated with the vendor. Despite the pouring rain, Gentry showed up with the most positive energy and made everything feel effortless. She truly made our dream wedding possible, and I can't imagine doing it without her. Highly, highly recommend!

Gentry is a total gem! She made the entire planning process so much fun. From our very first…read moremeeting, she brought such warmth, excitement, and genuine care--it felt like we had a built-in cheerleader from day one. She helped us finalize plans, but also reminded us to take a step back and celebrate why we were doing this in the first place! Gentry has a true gift. She turns checklists into celebrations, decisions into delights, and somehow makes even the most overwhelming moments feel magical. Her attention to detail, calm under pressure, and boundless creativity blew us away. Her energy is infectious, and no task or request is ever too much. On the day of the wedding, she didn't let a single detail go unnoticed. We truly felt like we had a best friend looking out for us--not just on the big day, but in the days leading up to it as well. Gentry is simply amazing. She radiates positivity, lifts everyone around her, and genuinely cares about the people she works with. She leaves a little sparkle wherever she goes. I cannot imagine our wedding without her.

I started hiring Adventure Balloons- Jimmie, Amber and Ivan 20 years ago when I did events for a…read morelarge bank. They are always a hit with keiki, adults and Kupuna because of their amazing skills to turn ordinary balloons into a beautiful sculpture either to wear on your head, arm, wrist, back, carry around and pretty much anything you can think of. Easy to contact online and they confirm right away. Price per hour is more than reasonable and well worth it because they are always always always the hit of the party! Even the grouchiest guest can't help but smile and laugh when they create a special waist-wearing unicorn or Ghostbuster backpack and hose! This past Saturday we were lucky to have the third brother, Gideon, perform his magic and he arrived on time, easy set up, all prepared, dressed professionally, very friendly and amazing talking with the keiki. Gideon brought a large board with pictures of various balloon art to choose from and makes it easier on the guest which moves the line faster. Or, we've always asked if he can make a Ninja Turtle or Pluto which may not be on the board and most likely he can! One time someone asked for a monkey and he created a large palm tree with a little brown monkey hanging from it holding a banana! That's the extent these guys go to amaze and delight! They also do face painting with the same imagination and creativity! Mahalo Gideon to making magic for all of us this weekend - my granddaughter loved her unicorn and I loved my fishing pole and Ulua!

I would highly recommend Amber and her crew! They came on time and set up quietly amid all the…read morechaos of us scrambling to set up the hall! They were absolutely amazing. It is well worth the money! I definitely would hire them for my next function. Note: We did not,get any pictures. However all my guests were raving about the face painting, the balloons and the Photo Booth. Thank goodness I have drive from the Photo Booth!

Pacific Party Rentals provided the tent, tables, chairs, linens, etc. for my wedding in Laie. For…read moremonths up until the wedding day, I would make changes to what we needed. They took every change in stride, and the day-of set-up team was fast and thorough. I can't thank them all enough for all of their help to make my wedding a dream!

Go with PPR because they care about you. They will treat you right, they will take care of your…read moreevent stress free. This review is for the aloha and kindness shared by PPR, specifically Pua in their office HQ. The customer support, character, planning, execution and professionalism from her demonstrated she truly cared for us as a couple getting married. We really do mean it when we say thank you. We hope to do another event with you folks once COVID19 settles.

Yumi from kiokuvillage did a decoration for my son's 1st birthday party! 1st birthday was very…read morespecial for me and she decorated exactly how I wanted it. Not only Yumi listened to me every time I needed a change but she also came up with several different designs that were creative. When she showed up to my condo, she did everything so fast and neat. I highly recommend kiokuvillage if you are looking for a great designer/planner for your next event. Thank you Yumi for making my son's first birthday a special one!

From the owner: We specialize in designing and decorating event space, commercial area & homes, bringing our…read moreclient's vision to life. Our ultimate goal is to share unforgettable, once-in-a-lifetime experiences with everyone!

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!

I hired Party Time Hawaii for my son's first birthday (we did the airbrush tattoos and balloon…read moretwisting) and it was a hit! Among kids and adults!!! Dave and his partner were very welcoming, making jokes to warm up the kids and giving suggestions on balloon colors and tattoo stencils. I would definitely recommend again and they were more affordable than other businesses for what they offer.

I highly recommend Party Time Hawaii for any and all of your future events!…read more I first reached out to Dave about a week before my sons 1st birthday party. I was worried they wouldn't have availability since it was so last minute, but we were able to book with him! His replies were always very fast (within 20 minutes) and he made the booking process so quick and easy. Their prices are very reasonable as well! On the day of the party, they arrived early to set up. We booked them for balloon twisting and airbrush tattoos and all our guests, both children and adults, loved them! Their work was very beautiful and all the kids kept lining back up for more. It was adorable seeing all the tattoos and balloons everywhere! They were so great with the kids and all our guests had so much fun. Dave made my son a Winnie the Pooh balloon and he absolutely loved it. The sweet woman working with Dave (unfortunately I forget her name, my brain was all over the place at the time) made my son a little turtle balloon bracelet and he was obsessed with it! She also asked for my favorite color, and then made me a rose balloon in that color! She actually walked all the way across the room to hand them to us both times. They were both very sweet people! All in all, I'm so happy with this whole experience from beginning to end! Thank you Party Time Hawaii, I highly recommend!

Justine must be doing something right as she's been able to get the wedding planning contract for…read morethree of my extended family's weddings plus my wedding. It is a fairly safe bet that the next batch of my cousins' weddings will be perfectly planned and implemented by her competent hands. Justine helped us through the process from getting vendors, keeping us on track, to the day of the event, table decoration, welcome table décor, directing guests and the wedding party on where to be, when to move and helping pack up the site. She also helped handle tip distribution. We did a sizable number of video calls, phone calls, and emails. She is very responsive. We definitely would have been in a much more stressful state without her timelines, budget outlines, and overall guidance. Highly recommend if you're looking for a wedding planner to give Luana Events and Justine a call.

We ABSOLUTELY LOVED working with Justine! Her intimate knowledge of local vendors proved…read moreinvaluable, saving us countless hours of research and costly mistakes. What truly set her apart was her genuine interest in getting to know us as a couple; she took the time to understand our vision, budget, preferences, and what would make our day special. Her patience was remarkable - she thoughtfully (and honestly) addressed every question we had, no matter how minor it seemed, and always made us feel supported throughout the planning process. On the day of, her impeccable organizational skills and attention to detail ensured every moment unfolded exactly as planned. We couldn't imagine achieving such a perfect celebration without her expertise and dedication. For any couple considering a destination wedding, Justine is easily one of the best decisions you can make.

Like most of the Windward residents, i am always in seaech of quality events in our area. I went…read moreto Windward Mall and came across Love & Honesty Event Concierge. It is so elegantly designed. It turns put that a friend of mine Jill Easley is part onwer of this Store. Her family business Easley Designs did all three of my children's weddings and we were so happy. Any thing Jill is a part of, is top knotch. She had a graduation event at her Love & Honesty Venue at Windward Mall that was so awesome. The intimate feeling with the crowd and the music and food provided made for a wonderful event. Jill also had a Mother's Day celebration at her Windward Mall Love & Honesty Venue was enjoyed by all. Her venue also has some unique buys so browsing and shopping there is great. Thanks Jill for all you do.

Absolutely 10/10 experience with Aloha Oahu Weddings & Events! They took all the stress out of the…read moreplanning process and allowed us to actually enjoy our big day. The setup was beautiful, the coordination was smooth, and the photos turned out amazing. You can tell they really love what they do. If you're getting married on Oahu, this is the team you want in your corner.

Attending my friend's baby shower at Pete and Gina's gorgeous property made me want to have another…read morekid myself! Stunning surroundings, endless views and first class hospitality should be on everyone's bucket list. Definitely an afternoon that will be talked about by all attending for ever and ever.

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!!