We had the pleasure of meeting Aokai during our recent trip to Kauai when we eloped. Our ceremony…read morewas beautiful, spiritual and something we will never forget. We wanted to incorporate the spirit and essence of Hawaii into our ceremony to remember our special day. The ceremony was very much about us as a couple and remembering to always be able to come back to this defining moment to face life's challenges together. It was a very unique experience that we will always hold close to our hearts. Our day wouldn't have been the same without him. Aokai took his time getting to know us with a phone call consultation and an in person meeting before the ceremony. He explained what his ceremonies are like so we could be sure he was the right choice for us. We appreciated him taking the time to get to know us to make the ceremony more personal. He also allowed us to add personal touches such as adding our own vows to make this our own. His kind and positive personality put us at ease so we could really enjoy our day. Photo credit: Sandy Swift Photography

Aokai brings an energy to your ceremony that you will carry throughout your marriage. His warm,…read morepositive and grounded presence has had an impact in not only our marriage but also our guest's lives. A wedding can get lost in all the crazy that planning brings but Aokai's presence is a reminder of the sacredness of the ceremony. We are so grateful to have had his Hawaiian spirit welcome us.

My wife and I recently celebrated our 25th wedding anniversary on the beautiful island of Kauai. I…read moresurprised my wife with a vow renewal ceremony arranged by Tory O'Malley of Custom Kauai Weddings. Tory did an absolutely amazing job, putting together a beautiful, intimate ceremony that we will remember all our lives. She is well-versed in Hawaiian traditions that made everything truly special. Tory was so easy to work with. All arrangements were done with just a few phone calls. She accommodated all my requests and picked out an absolutely spectacular beach venue. And the wonderful, caring way she conducted the ceremony really added true beauty to it all. We cannot thank Tory enough for creating such a great memory for us. She deserves more than 5 stars. We highly recommend her for any wedding or wedding-related ceremony you want to be truly special. Mahalo, Tory!!

Tory helped me put together a surprise wedding renewal ceremony in just over a weeks time. She was…read moregreat to work with and her helpful ideas caused it to turn out even better than I expected. Her friend Hollis assisted with photography and did an outstanding job. I highly recommend that you talk with Tory and she will make your idea a reality to be remembered forever. My wife was surprised to no end and has been beaming ever since I did this. I can't thank Tory enough for her assistance. Her rates are very reasonable and you will not be disappointed if you select her. Mahalo Tory!!! Steve from Texas

It was just a pleasure to work with Maile Weddings and photography. From the first moment I…read moreconnected with Kaye, we knew this was the team we wanted to work with. Kayes' responsiveness, suggestions and great photography skills/ideas were top notch. Maile Weddings and Photography made our wedding extra special and one that we will never forget.

I was interested in their orchid package. I was ready to proceed with the payment and planning…read more Then, the owner named Kaye ghosted me. I never got a reply via email when I mentioned that I am coming from Canada. At least, reply that she doesn't accommodate Canadians, rather than completely ghosting me and my fiancé. Just a heads up for future Canadian couples who are interested in this wedding planner.

I was looking for a wedding planner that would be able to see my vision and help me make it happen…read more I was looking for Partial/Day of Coordination. I called several wedding planners. A couple planners didn't seem interested once we spoke and I mentioned Partial/Day of Coordination. I had narrowed it down to two planners. After speaking to Raimey and receiving her email with her quote, I knew she was the one. The photos she included in her presentation hit the nail on the head. A week leading up to the wedding was very stressful. Hurricane Lane was happening, but I knew we were okay since we had a Plan B. Due to the weather and flooding that was going on, unforseenable events happened. Raimey could have cancelled and we would totally understand, but she was there for us and a consummate professional. Because the weather was unpredictable, we decided to go with Plan B and have our ceremony on the lanai. She took my vision and made it a reality! Everything was beautiful and intimate. Mahalo Raimey!!

Raimey helped me plan my wedding on 10/24/15 and she was really great to work with. I went with a…read morepartial wedding plan since I wanted to be hands on with the planning. I met with Raimey almost a year before my wedding date and we had regular check ins leading up to the wedding. She's super friendly and easy to work with. The day of my wedding everything went really smooth thanks to Raimey. She even surprised me with some personalized wedding decor. I'm super happy with the way everything turned out.

My fiancé and I contacted Jessica on short notice. We had such an amazing experience working with…read moreher and her team. Everyone was so kind and welcoming. The week we went was quite a doozy. We had to leave Kauai due to the COVID-19 pandemic on the day we arrived stay one more night in Oahu and then fly back. Jessica was very understanding and she worked with us as our timeframe is changed around. It also happened to be one of the rainiest weeks of the year. So finding a spot that had the right lighting for our photos was difficult and Jessica offered to meet us on a Sunday and take pictures outside of our ceremony day which we very very much appreciated. They gave us a lot of options were added photos and were very welcoming towards our family and even took some family photos which we will treasure forever. For her ceremony she did a traditional ring blessing which I would very much recommend. She was so kind and warm I would urge you to reach out to her if you're even considering an elopement inquiry or a small wedding as we did. We had six people and Jessica met us at our Airbnb but she also has a property that you can elect to use or meet at one of the local beaches which she knows inside and out. Both Jessica and Robert were very communicative and we wouldn't wanted to have done this with anybody else. Thank you both so much!

Jessica and Robert were fantastic to work with. They were really fun throughout the photography…read moresession and the ceremony was very beautiful. Jessica made the planning painless and simple. She was quick to respond and was on top of everything! We highly recommend using their property for the ceremony, it was drop dead gorgeous! We couldn't be happier!

Stay clear of this business! When I first booked this wedding planner, I was told (in writing)…read morethat my cancellation fee was $50.00. When I asked for the refund of my deposit ($500) minus the cancellation fee, Marcia told me that my deposit was nonrefundable. I asked her to show me where in any of our communications that stated deposits were nonrefundable, she was unable to because it was never stated. Had I known my deposit was nonrefundable, I never would have booked Kauai Dream Weddings for my ceremony. Lying to customers is no way to run a business!

David and Marcia are wonderful people, Marcia would call on a daily basis, days before the wedding…read moreto assure that my wonderful wife, that we had all the wedding items needed in place. David, made me feel like family and definitely feel happy that he married us. David is very in touch with his native land, sky and sea. This fact made my heart feel wonderful. Great memories for the rest of our lives. My wife did he her homework and found this this couple, they both really care about people, where there competition would only say "look at our website".... Thank you Marcia and David for creating great memories in our hearts, love you both. Hal and Lori

My wife and I were married in Kauai on February 19, 2012. The ceremony and reception were…read morenear-perfect, due in no small part to the efforts of Jill Kosen and Wedding in Paradise. Living in the Bay Area, we did not have the time or money to make repeated trips to Hawaii while planning the wedding. We needed a coordinator who could take our ideas and turn them into reality. Jill is very well-connected to the island community in Kauai - when we needed something, she could get it. It didn't matter if we were looking for a place to eat, a projector or something completely random. Once we selected our vendors, Jill acted as our single point of contact, greatly simplifying the planning process. Jill is also extremely accessible, both by e-mail and telephone. She maintains a spreadsheet with a breakdown of the ceremony and reception details, including price, so it is easy for couples to figure out what tasks remain unfinished (or unaffordable). I don't think any wedding is stress-free, but Wedding in Paradise made our wedding as low-stress as possible.

My husband and I were married on the island of Kauai on September 8, 2013. We both come from rather…read morelarge families and had gone back and forth for over a year trying to plan something that would appease everyone. After a lot of stress and frustration we decided that Kauai was our dream location and we decided that we wanted just 20 of our closest friends and family present for our big day. The ceremony was absolutely phenomenal and exactly what we always dreamed of. Jill is amazing at what she does, she made the entire experience special and stress free and all about my husband and I. The value of her service does not even come close to covering the type of first class service and planning that she provides. We were on a tight budget and never once did she make me feel like we were any less important. There was no funny business or attempts at upselling us, she only made adjustments when requested by us. We planned the entire thing via email and phone calls from the Bay Area and after the experience I felt like I knew her and she was a friend. One week prior to the wedding, my husbands father passed away unexpectedly. I reached out to Jill and let her know the situation and that we would like to do something special to remember him. On the day of our wedding, Jill came with a beautiful memorial lei for his father and added a small memorial ceremony into the plans. She did this all complimentary and without a single added fee, we were shocked to discover that and will be forever grateful to her. I would recommend Jill Kosen and Wedding in Paradise to anyone that told me that they are getting married on the island of Kauai, she made our dream a reality and she is the BEST at what she does.

It may sound strange to say that taking family pictures is an emotional highlight of a family…read morevacation in Hawaii, but thanks to Harneet, that's exactly what I can say. This year, my parents celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary, and to celebrate, my siblings and I arranged a family trip to Hawaii. We had a party of 18, ranging in ages from preschoolers to mid-70s. Finding a photographer required some research and ultimately a leap of faith. We recognized that the chances of us being together like this in a beautiful setting probably won't happen again, so we had high expectations and a lot of nervousness about making sure it all worked out. We needn't have worried. Harneet had us covered all the way through. From his calm demeanor to his quick replies to emails to his proactive suggestions about beautiful locations to his flexibility and patience in working with us, Harneet was a dream. In his hands, all my nervousness slipped away and I got to enjoy the fun, creative photo arrangements we put together as a family and to reflect on the wonderful opportunity we had to come together and celebrate like we did. The final products exceeded my wildest wishes, and again, in this, Harneet was quick, thorough, and customer-focused. We put a lot faith in Harneet, and he rewarded us exceptionally. Thank you, Harneet, for your amazing work and your kind soul. Anyone who is on the fence about who to pick, please know you can be confident with Harneet - he's the real deal.

A bit of a delay but we used Harneet for our family portraits last year in Kauai and we were so…read morehappy with the results. He captured some candid shots of the kids that showed their personalities and they have become my favorite pictures to look at in our house. Would definitely use him again! Thank you Harneet!

Thank You to Timory and Joel at "Aloha Ever After" for making our special day the most amazing…read moreexperience ever! When my wife and I decided to do a destination wedding in Hawaii, we had no clue where to start. I started out researching photographers and ministers, when I contacted Aloha Ever After and spoke with Timory, I just knew this was the right company and the right people to make our wedding the best it could be. We set our wedding date for Dec.9,2018. (I know, I unintentionally procrastinated with my review.) But our experience was phenomenal and the memory stays with us every day. Timory did an incredible job helping us with information to get the marriage license, flowers, suggested accommodations in the area and even provided great options for the ceremony. after seeing Shipwrecks Beach, we chose that as the place to start our new life. We arranged to have her partner/Husband Joel perform the ceremony and Timory on photography. They were both awesome to work with, in tune with our wishes and exceptional with assisting us the whole way. The ceremony was beautiful, we did a sand ceremony as well and all of the photos were absolutely breathtaking! One of my outstanding memories during the ceremony was Timory asking us to pause briefly to look into the ocean, there was a Manta Ray lingering just off the beach, in front of our location, she said that was a rare occurance at that beach, in fact, she said she hadn't seen that in 20 years of performing weddings at that beach, the locals at the Tidepools restaurant all concurred and didn't believe it until I showed them the photo. we chalked it up as the spirit of our lost loved ones joining our special moment. that was super cool to experience. I truly can't say enough about Aloha Ever After, The prices were more than reasonable, the help with planning was priceless, the team of Timory and Joel and the overall experience is something I'll never forget. We've returned once to revisit for our anniversary and to reflect on the memories. We hope to go again someday to renew our vows and you know my first call will be to Aloha Ever After! Thank You for a job well done!

Hi we just got married 7/1/24 Joel set the whole thing up…read morefor us. He was great. We have not yet gotten our pictures or license. But he gave us all kinds of ideas. And different locations to choose from. He help with the flowers and the timing Of everything. I don't know about you bit we changed things 20 times. Joel handled us like a pro. We are both very happy with everything he help us with. Yes if you find your partner and want to do something amazing for your life starting together talk with Joel. 5 stars from us.

Donovan officiated our wedding at the National Tropical Botanical Gardens in Kauai in March 2016…read more He took the time to walk us through the ceremony the day before the wedding and explained the symbolism and meaning of the many Hawaiian elements in the ceremony to us and our parents. The ceremony itself went well and was very touching to both of us and our family and friends. He even through in a brief history lesson of Hawaii that we all appreciated!! Highly recommended.

From the owner: We specialize in providing a variety of services to our clients…read more Our Mobile Music and Entertainment serves includes DJ and MC for all occasions and events as well as providing connections to all of Hawaii's various entertainers and artistes. We have all the equipment, lighting and sound for most of your party and event needs. With our Fine Food services you will find a professional team with over 30 years combined experience in food service, restaurant, catering and as private chefs creating unique and original dishes we call "Modern Hawaiian Cuisine". Experienced event management in all types of events big or small gives you peace of mind in knowing that your event will be organized and worry free so you can enjoy the party. Our Concierge services as well as Island Guides gives you a "Locals Only" connection to all the sites and services available on Kauai and throughout the state. We also provide a personal shopping service stocking your vacation rental prior to your arrival.