It's all in the name - Kelly and her team from A Perfect Day ensured that our wedding went off…read morewithout a hitch! Kelly is an extremely organized person and was very prepared during all four zoom meetings that led up to the big day. She would respond so quickly to any question I had through text or email, and was very thorough. We were able to work with her as her services were included in our package through Hawaii Vista Weddings. She never made me feel like my questions were too much, even though I'm sure as an anxious bride I had asked her the same thing five million times! I highly recommend Kelly and A Perfect Day!

For my 800th review milestone, I wanted to highlight a business that is very near and dear to our…read morehearts. We hired A Perfect Day for our wedding coordination, and Kelly and team were nothing short of a godsend. Having never been married before, and not actually living in Hawaii, we had so many questions and concerns. With over 20+ years of experience in the industry, Kelly was able to provide loads of guidance, suggestions, and insights into the process. And truly helped us be at ease, remain on track and organized going into the big day, and ensure all the pieces of the puzzle clicked in place on the day of. We hired Kelly 6 months out from our wedding date, and right off the bat she scheduled 4 separate virtual meetings with us to address any questions and discuss logistics. Through her, we were able to find great vendors, coordinate with all the various external parties to ensure seamless planning, and made sure all of the details, however minute, were all planned and executed appropriately. She was also very responsive to all email communications we had with her, and very knowledgeable about our venue and vendors. After our wedding, A Perfect Day has featured our wedding on both their social media and website blog, and we are immensely grateful for of all of their kindness and professionalism. If you are looking for a wedding planner or day-of coordinator for your upcoming wedding, I can state without any hesitation that A Perfect Day is the way to go!

If you're having a wedding anytime soon, I highly recommend ABC Weddings!! they are a wonderful…read moreteam with the sweetest, friendliest, most detail-oriented women who are always on top of it. We are super grateful to have had them be a big part of our big day. My husband and I booked Kualoa Ranch as our wedding venue. They require a coordinator, so I reached out to a friend who had recently gotten married and she recommended ABC Weddings because they did an awesome job on her wedding. So that is what we did! We booked the Signature Hybrid Package. We booked ABC about 1.5 years prior to our wedding day. The team was so organized and very thorough throughout the entire process! We filled out a questionnaire to give the team an idea of our vision. They provided a comprehensive Google Sheet which included a planning checklist, our budget/payment tracker, our event timeline, inventory list, seating chart & guest list, and a list of recommended vendors based on our budget. As we got closer to our wedding date, Sammy was assigned to be our lead coordinator. We communicated over emails and mostly via text message for convenience. We met with her regularly over Zoom so we could go over our sheets and discuss our timeline, layout, etc. You can trust the ABC team with the layout; they know what they're doing and the placement of vendors/stations makes sense. Sammy made sure to capture every little detail that we mentioned we wanted for our wedding. She answered all questions my husband and I had. We didn't have to wait more than a business day for a response, which we truly appreciated. We were in the middle of a Kona Low storm during the week of our wedding, and my husband and I were worried about the weather, especially on our big day. The ABC team had a solid rain plan just in case, and kept us updated quick. Very fortunately, we just had a slight drizzle the morning of and did not rain the rest of the day :') it was nice to have a good rain plan handy, thanks to the team. I consider myself a Type A person who likes to meticulously plan trips and friends' birthdays, and trust me when I say a wedding coordinator is a MUST, no matter how organized you think you are lol. There are so many little details we definitely would've missed if we didn't have one. Our wedding day turned out to be a dream come true for my husband and me. Our ceremony and reception literally looked like images I saved to my Pinterest board! Everything went as planned and more. We were mostly on time with our timeline. It was so beautiful seeing everything we've planned for in the past year and a half come to life. Everyone we love was under one tent, they all looked like they were having a fun time, including our vendors. Shoutout to Jamie, Krista, and Sammy for taking care of me, my bridesmaids, my husband, and his groomsmen from the morning of our wedding to the end of the night! They all made sure we had everything we needed, including giving us our pupus, cocktails, and dinner so we wouldn't have to wait in line, and for even helping me fix my dress bustle! They all did an excellent job coordinating our wedding and making sure everything was cleaned up at the end of the night. We ended up getting all our deposits back :) it has been almost 3 weeks since our wedding and we already miss them and their good vibes. We 1000% recommend the ABC Weddings team to help plan/coordinate your dream wedding :)

Despite the glowing reviews and many recommendations that ABC Weddings was one of the best planning…read moreand coordination teams in Oahu- I unfortunately was left very disappointed with the lack of presence/front-end coordination on the wedding day and miscommunication. For background information, we purchased their basic package for $3000 (which is only for hotel venues). The first mishap was when I wanted to schedule an appointment to discuss additional questions I had ($120 for 1 hour). They never showed up for my appointment. I did try calling their main line and the coordinators cell phone, but it all went to voicemail. In the end, it turned out that the coordinator was moving and had a lot on her plate, so my appointment fell through the cracks. They ended up scheduling me another meeting free of charge, which I did appreciate. In October, I was really feeling the pressure, so I inquired about having my coordinator start 3 weeks earlier than planned. ABC Weddings was quick to respond and have my lead coordinator, Sammy, start earlier for a $500 fee, to which I paid. Here's where things take a turn for the disappointing. When Sammy took over point of contact (POC), I still had my vendors emailing me directly for questions/info. Also, when I asked Sammy questions about my venue (i.e. rehearsal times/location, basic questions regarding catering, etc), she wasn't sure a lot of the times, which then meant I had to ask my venue directly. This wasn't EVERY time, but it was a lot of the time, which I felt defeated the purpose of taking over POC. I also felt there wasn't closed loop communication, so I was unsure of what Sammy was doing on her side with the vendors until the very end when I asked her to CC me on her final emails with timelines so I knew what they were being told. At the rehearsal, Sammy only had 2 copies of the timeline printed, which was not enough to distribute to both our parents and our maid of honor/best man. Additionally, we also learned at the rehearsal that she was NOT going to be the person actually coordinating the day. For example, letting us know where to go and when, updating the timeline if there are any changes, etc. Per our contract, it states: "We will check in with you before the professional photographer arrives to organize the important details, check in with family members, keep the timeline moving smoothly, get you out the door on time, organize requested group photos, and overall customer service throughout the day!" The huge missing pieces for us was checking in with family members, keeping the timeline moving smoothly, and getting us out the door on time. On the day of, Sammy was already confused on a decor piece that we had discussed at previous meetings, which led to me having to re-explain to her what I wanted during my hair/makeup. She did not check-in with any of my family members/bridal party. She only had communication with my matron of honor who was running the entire timeline/day, and this was largely because my matron of honor was the one checking in with her. She did not text us to let us know when to go where, so we were completely on our own. When it came time to put on my wedding gown, Sammy was unable to zip my dress, and the entire time I was clearly upset, she did not offer any reassurance or support, but rather spent time in the living room looking lost/confused. She did call the wedding shop, per my suggestion, and they came to the venue to help put on my dress which was amazing on their part (Casablanca!). Due to the issue with the dress, our timeline got pushed back by 15-20 mins, to which she told my matron of honor to let my parents know to delay our first look. Why didn't she text them and update the timeline herself? Although it worked out, this situation was not solved nor made better by Sammy. Honestly it felt like she didn't want to be there and didn't have a lot of care for our wedding day. I did share my thoughts with Lauren (CEO) post-wedding, and she was very apologetic but explained that "Our lead coordinators focus primarily on managing logistics, vendors, and timeline flow behind the scenes so couples can remain present and enjoy their day". This is confusing because that's not what is stated in our contract nor expected from our conversations. I understand she was doing the behind the scenes, but why was the timeline piece missing? There were two coordinators on site, to which I was told the 2nd coordinator would be doing setup/vendor management, but it seems like that's not the case? Irregardless, I felt the contract was not met, and that there was not any management for us, the wedding party and family members. Sadly, I would not recommend ABC Weddings if you are purchasing the basic coordination package. It definitely seemed that because I purchased the lowest tier, we were not high priority and it did not feel like they were willing to go above and beyond for one of the most special days of our lives.

The BEST money you could ever spend on your wedding is on A Touch of You. Taryn and her team are…read morehands down the best in the business. As a Type A girl I was afraid I wouldn't be able to let go and enjoy my wedding but with the ATOY team I was. I felt fully present and felt like the guest of honor at my wedding. This team has the most amazing relationships with the top vendors and can navigate every wedding up & down. This day was a dream come true thanks to Taryn. I would book this team again and again and again!!!!

Super overdue review. Wedding date: 05/27/2023…read more Long story short- figure out how to budget it in.. and hire Taryn. When I tell you, that Taryn understood my vision and ran with it, leaving me with virtually no stress... I am not lying. This woman saved us during what could have been a super stressful time in our life. I had already had a SUPER bad experience with another "popular" wedding planner on island... so I was super nervous about meeting Taryn but she came highly recommended from a close friend. Immediately, when I first spoke to Taryn, her bubbly, infectious but straight up personality made me feel so comfortable. I felt like I was talking to an old bestie. We had a couple of meetings via telephone and she just totally understood my vision. I trusted her and her process and she made every decision and step so easy for me. 2 weeks before our wedding, my honey and I unexpectedly had to move out of our home that we had been living in for a decade. I was devastated... I called Taryn freaking out because I knew we were getting so close to the wedding and she simply said "take care of your family and home, I got you." I entrusted her with my most important day of my life and she made it the most spectacular amazing gorgeous perfect event ever. Even with life hiccups, Taryn has your back and delivers. I wish I could go back to that day and experience it all over again! Thank youuuu Taryn and your amazing team!

Late post from December 2025 ceremony…read more Being from the mainland I was a little nervous about a company that I knew nothing about. My now husband found them with a simple Google search. Front start to finish, it was the most amazing experience. The coordination was flawless and the service was top notch. We didn't get to meet our officiant Ellsworth until the day. The photographer and videographer made us feel so comfortable! The flowers were fresh and made beautifully. The hula dancer was gorgeous and the musician was wonderful. My hair and make up artist understood the assignment and they both made me look flawless! Our photographer Carson took over 200 photos and made us feel so special! Our highlight video and ceremony video were awesome. I recommend this company to anyone who wants to get married in Hawaii as they have the wedding planning down to a science. They have something in everyone's budget I loved that they took away the hassle of booking everything separately especially since we didn't live there! Thanks everyone!

Our dream wedding in Hawaii on 3/10/2026 was a wonderfully beautiful experience thanks to Weddings…read moreOf Hawaii! The secret beach location was such an amazingly beautiful place for our wedding and photos. We're looking forward to seeing the pictures soon! We are truly blessed and grateful for the overall kindness, care and professionalism by the entire staff. Highly recommended and wishing this business continued blessings of success always!

I worked with Fong (through my event planner) for my proposal in late February. Fong is truly an…read moreartist. With relatively limited input she managed to truly capture my girlfriend's personality in her floral work. Despite its size (the penthouse suite at the O'ahu Four Seasons), Fong's work made the location feel intimate and ours. We ended up using some of the flowers in our engagement shoot the next day (she said yes!), and they held up throughout our stay. Listen, Fong isn't cheap, but this is one of those "you get what you pay for" kind of deals. Beautiful craftsmanship with tons of initiative. If I wouldn't be getting married on the other side of the world I would have zero hesitation to partner with Fong again. I'm attaching some samples of Fong's work for us. Enjoy!

The best thing that happened to me was meeting Fong, owner of Floral Inspirations. Fong is…read moreWONDERFUL! Besides meeting her once for our consultation she stayed in constant contact with me throughout the whole wedding process through phone or email. I really wanted to focus my time and energy on making the reception hall look magnificent and from the very beginning she just got my whole concept and executed things exactly the way I wanted. She had me send her examples of bouquets I liked, flowers I liked, flower colors, I sent her a sample of what I wanted my reception to look like and a sample of my invitation, everything possible so that she could really get my theme-- and boy did she get it! I gave her my budget and she worked with it and I got everything that I wanted (think calalillies, monzenita branches, philenopsis orchids, high vases, low vases, lots of bling, etc.). At the last minute I even said that I would like some sort of an arch for my ceremony and I told her I only had $500 for it and she said she could do it and in the end that was the best looking archway I've ever seen with monzenita branches with strands of white orchirds, strands of jewels, and strands with little glass ornaments with a single white orchid in them hanging down from the archway. EVERYONE, and I mean everyone, said that the floral arrangements were breathtaking and that everything looked so posh and luxuirous; that they've never been to a reception like ours before and I attribute this to her designs! At the end of everything I told her that I truly felt like she was my hanai mom and I meant it. She was a dream come true and anyone would be blessed to work her!

Heather is the absolute best! She organized our destination wedding on Kauai and it was just…read moreperfect. We are living in Germany so she had to adjust to our time difference but Heather always took the time for a FaceTime call. I know it's her job to plan weddings but it truly felt like a good friend was doing it. She was so sweet and made all our dreams come true. I recommend her with all of my heart.

We rarely post reviews--unless something is truly awful (buyer beware) or absolutely exceptional…read more In the case of Fred and Kate Events, our experience was nothing short of exceptional--and that's putting it mildly. From start to finish, Tessa and her team made our wedding unforgettable. It's been seven months since our big day (February 23, 2025), and my wife, myself, our friends, and family still talk about it constantly. We laughed, cried, ate, drank, danced, socialized, and snapped countless photos. Most importantly, we were able to relax and truly enjoy ourselves. Fred and Kate Events had everything under control. The only thing we had to focus on was getting married--which is exactly how it should be. Tessa is phenomenal, and her staff is top-tier: professional, attentive, and kind. If you try to step in, they'll gently remind you to let them handle it--and trust me, you'll be glad you did. We can't thank them enough for managing every detail so we could stay present in the moment. That gift alone was priceless.

We couldn't be happier with our experience working with Fred and Kate! From the very beginning,…read morethey were organized, easy to communicate with, and always made us feel heard and supported. No matter how many questions or requests we had (and we had plenty!), Tessa, Henry, Midori, and Lauren were consistently accommodating, friendly, and incredibly quick to respond. On the day of the wedding, the planning team showed up in full force. They were professional, efficient, and totally on top of everything--firm when they needed to be, but always brought the right energy and hype to keep the day exciting and fun. Everything ran so smoothly that we hardly even noticed they were there, which is a true testament to how well they had everything under control. We're so grateful for their dedication and would highly recommend Fred and Kate to any couple looking for a seamless and joyful wedding planning experience!

Wonderful makeup and hair by Heidi for our trio of wedding party ladies!…read more Heidi was referred to us via our wedding coordinator and she did not disappoint, to say the least! She arrived at the hotel on time with her supplies and got to work, with ideas for each person hair/makeup wise. My mom is super picky (hairstylist herself) but loved the makeup especially, and turned out stunning in pictures! The bride got so many compliments on her hair and makeup, it was confirmed that Heidi did a beautiful job. It took about 4 hours for the 3 of us, perfectly timed. Her prices are very reasonable as well. Definitely use her for your wedding parties or events, she has a talented team that assists with larger parties!

Such a wonderful experience ! My daughter and I made an appointment for hair and make-up for the…read moreMarine Corps ball and were completely blown away by Heidi and Leilani :) They were professional, talented and so very sweet. We each showed them a couple of pictures of what we wanted for the ball and received beyond our expectations. Heidi and her team have a true passion for helping others and making a connection. Thank you so much for making us feel like VIPs and so beautiful !

Tony and his crew did a amazing job setting up for my sister's wedding. I shall use them again for…read moremy daughter's graduation party.

We haven't officially rented with Tony and his crew, but he was more than accommodating…read more We had to switch locations 5 days prior to the event due to the kamehameha parade, Tony did not raise his prices for delivery. Unfortunately, the night before the event the guest of honor that we were throwing the party had to go to the hospital so we could not carryon on with their party. Tony didn't give us a hard time about canceling the night before. I offered to pay some sort of penalty but he kindly declined. I was really looking forward to work with him, but this experience definitely made me want to contact him again for future service. Thank you Tony!