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    Jocelyn H.

    Absolute DREAM MAKERS! My husband and I came across Makena Weddings after we chose Kukahiko Estate as our venue. Makena Weddings has the exclusive wedding planning rights for Kukahiko so I didn't look at any other wedding planner (nor did I need to!). My main contact was Cindy, but I also worked with Nicole (for table scape design) and Laurie (for day of coordination). They absolutely killed it and we had the most MAGICAL night of our lives! PLANNING When planning a wedding with Makena, you can choose how little/much you want to be involved. You can send them your Pinterest board and they can make it come to life, or you can get into the weeds and make every design decision to make your unique vision come to life. I chose something in between as I like to trust the experts and incorporate their feedback and recommendations while also conveying my vision. The first thing they did was send me a questionnaire to help understand what I was looking for on my wedding day. I wanted a half Italian, half Hawaiian wedding (it represented our two favorite places in the world). For the lighting we went with bamboo lanterns and banana leaves (Hawaiian inspired), and for the table setting we chose cerulean plates and classic white florals (Italian inspired). It was an unusual ask, but the team made it come to life. You didn't know whether you were in Hawaii or on the Amalfi Coast! Cindy was very good about responding via email. She also checked in with me proactively as we got closer to the wedding. Since I live in CA, I really had to rely on her expert knowledge of the venue to ensure my design choices would work. She provided honest feedback and some great recommendations. PRICING Makena is commission based, but you end up saving money because you get access to their special vendor pricing. They are also NEVER pushy on upselling and will work within the budget you set. I never felt pressured to do/add more. In fact, there was even a point where I asked if I should add more to the decor and Cindy reigned me in and said "everything you've chosen is perfect as is, you don't need more." They truly look out for your best interest/vision, I trusted them completely :) DAY OF COORDINATION Cindy, Laurie and Nicole made my day SO easy. I knew that having a wedding planner meant that I didn't have to worry about anything, but they truly made it such a stress free day. 1. They executed the design and table scape to perfection 2. They were masters of keeping me "hidden" prior to the ceremony 3. They managed the timeline beautifully 4. My guests couldn't stop commenting on how professional and kind all of the vendors were. 5. They made me an IG reel of the day which was super helpful as I didn't hire a videographer! I could not recommend this team enough. They created the perfect wedding day and for that I owe them a debt of gratitude. Thank you Cindy, Laurie, and Nicole, you were a DREAM to work with!

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    Sandy N.

    Our wedding day was the most perfect day we could ever ask for. Cindy at Makena Weddings made our vision come true at the most beautiful venue at Olowalu Plantation House. I could not imagine having this wedding without her. We were so lucky to have her when we had to reschedule our wedding from August 2023 to June 2024. She took all the stress off our shoulders. Cindy was fantastic to work with. I loved that we were able to meet her at her home the day we landed and go over everything as well as meeting at the venue for the rehearsal. We were able to drop off some decor stuff at her home such as pictures for the welcome table and guest book. Cindy was so kind to let us ship some stuff to her home as well. At the wedding, Cindy kept us on schedule and made sure our guests had a good time. Everyone loved Waikomo shave ice and the Maui photobooth bus. The flowers and decor were so beautiful and colorful just like how I imagined. Everything was perfect and there's nothing I would change that day. Thank you, Cindy!

    Ann L.

    I don't even know where to start - Cindy and Makena Weddings made our wedding day so perfect! As many others mentioned, it is really daunting to plan a destination wedding when you don't really end up seeing the location or meeting the vendors before the actual big day. We were very fortunate to find Makena Weddings! We reached out to a few different coordinators with a little bit of preliminary information (estimated size of wedding, budget, etc.). Makena Weddings not only replied, but provided realistic estimates based off of the information for 4 locations right off the bat. That is getting to the point and we loved it! Cindy was instrumental in helping us find our vendors and unfortunately, we found out she is EXCELLENT with handling disasters: -our reception location cancelled on us with under 5 months until our wedding day, but Cindy worked her magic and found us another location that we ended up loving -arranged finding our officiant when Reverend Al couldn't make it -day-of the wedding, one of my bridesmaids had a sun rash that would not stop spreading, but Cindy was able to arrange for a doctor's visit and my bridesmaid was back with us for make-up and prep within the hour I can go on and on with how wonderful Cindy and Makena Weddings was to work with, but let's just say that in crisis or smooth times, I would recommend Makena Weddings for your coordinating needs. You will not find anyone better to help you through this crazy process.

    Ryan E.

    Cindy and Laurie of Makena Weddings made our wedding day the most amazing day ever. Communication was always easy, and there was not a single thing I had to worry about on the day of the wedding - can't tell you how much I appreciate that! Our wedding day was more beautiful than we could have imagined, and it's a day our families and ourselves will not stop talking about. Everyone was in awe of our special day! We are so happy with our memories of that day, and our communication with Makena Wedding in general, and would not change a single thing. I'm a bit of a control freak when it comes to anything like this, so I'm always skeptical of getting help from others but the best decision I made was hiring Makena Weddings!!! We are beyond grateful for everything they did. Not only Cindy and Laurie, but Al put on an AMAZING ceremony for us that everyone absolutely loved. His words were so moving and unforgettable. We have nothing but PERFECT memories of our wedding day, and we have Makena Weddings to thank for that. You will not go wrong choosing them!!!

    Vow Renewal with Family...Makena Surf #2...7/7/2017
    Shane S.

    When: July 7, 2017 Vow Renewal Ceremony: Makena Surf #2 Beach Wow, time sure flies when you're having fun with the one you love... Exactly 10 years ago, on 07/07/07, Laurie coordinated our absolutely wonderful wedding ceremony and reception at the former SeaWatch - now Gannon's - Restaurant on the grounds of the gorgeous Wailea Gold & Emerald Golf Course... When our 10-year wedding anniversary was coming up, my wife and I knew we would be spending it on Maui. As we began planning our vacation, the idea of doing a Vow Renewal on Maui sounded like a wonderful idea and who better to assist us to make it a reality, than Makena Weddings. For our Vow Renewal Ceremony, Laurie chose this hidden gem of a beach location called Makena Surf #2...it's a public beach, with paved parking and a paved walkway to the beach. It's kind of like a hidden cove surrounded by residential homes. Our Vow Renewal was sort of a 10-year family reunion with Reverend Al, Laurie, our adult daughters and their spouses, and my wife and I. Even our photographer, Sasha, was part of our Wedding ceremony 10 years ago. What makes Maui a special place for us, besides the natural beauty of the mountains and the ocean, is the genuine energy and spirit (mana) that is embodied by the people who live and visit here. This spirit allows you to re-charge your batteries, so to speak, and make you appreciate the little things that you may take for granted. What makes Reverend Al, Laurie and her Makena Weddings staff so wonderful, is that they are able to blend the natural beauty of Maui and the Spirit of Maui into your Wedding and Vow Renewal ceremony. As we parted our separate ways after our Vow Renewal, Laurie chimed in by saying, "I hope we can be part of your next Vow Renewal...another 10 years may be too long, let's do it in five years instead!" See you again in five years, Makena Weddings...

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    Kat J.

    A year and half prior to my wedding date, I contacted several Maui wedding coordinators via the Knot. Makena Weddings was the first that responded to my request and we scheduled a time to meet and look at venues during our upcoming summer visit. Another company contacted me shortly after but did not include a subject line and contained a typo in the message (your not you're) - all red flags when you have to consider the amount of trust required to take care of all the small AND big details of planning a wedding from afar (BAY AREA, CA)! When my partner and I met Cindy, she demonstrated warmth, patience and professionalism. It is important to note that she has extensive experience in the restaurant industry and had the patience to answer ALL of my questions for each venue. My partner and I both left the appointment feeling confident in Cindy's abilities to help us plan our special day at Sugar Beach Events (with a guest count of 100+). Throughout the process, Cindy responded quickly to ALL of my emails, connected us to the appropriate vendors (e.g. Tino who officiated our ceremony beautifully, Angela Nelson Photography, MeiliAutumBeauty, Missbcalligraphy, and Floraldesignsmaui), advocated on our behalf to remain within our budget with our vendors (she even got us some money back following the wedding) and followed through with all aspects that we had asked for (via our Pinterest board) - extending herself way beyond our expectations! I especially appreciated the flexibility in updating our budget when our guest count changed the week's prior the wedding. The day of the wedding (OCTOBER 17, 2019) went smoothly and many of our guests expressed how impressed they were with the lack of lag time and how much fun they had! It was indeed a magical day (BEST DAY EVER) that went by too quickly!!! Cindy's attention to detail made her the ideal fit for our wedding and I am grateful that she did such a phenomenal job (my partner and I were stress-free during the wedding)! I would be happy to answer any questions you have about them and please do not hesitate to book them - CINDY IS NOTHING SHORT OF AMAZING!!! Photo Credit: Angela Nelson Photography

    Stormm V.

    Cindy and Laurie truly made my wedding day perfect. I chose to have a destination wedding in Maui to avoid the hustle and bustle of having a wedding at home. I was a very hands-off bride due to school, buying a house, two moves, etc. I gave them a color scheme and a few pictures from Pinterest and said, "I trust you." They picked everything from the centerpieces to the bouquet to the ceremony arch. They exceeded all of my expectations. They made my vision come to life with barely any input from me. Choosing them to plan my wedding was honestly the best choice I've made, outside of marrying my husband :) I did not lift a finger or worry about a thing on the weeks leading up to or on the day of my wedding. They're a wonderful team and I would absolutely recommend them to anyone planning a wedding.

    Kathleen S.

    If you want to have a wedding of your dreams please save yourself from all the headaches and contact Laurie at Makena Weddings. Nov. 6th 2019 we had the most amazing wedding, dreams are made of. Worry free and happy with every vendor she recommended and hired for us. Everything was perfection. For us this was a destination wedding so we needed someone local to help us. After meeting with her in person once all the rest was done by phone meetings. With Laurie you are in good hands you can trust her, she tells you her honest truth and takes charge with difficult situations sparing you. Relax and enjoy your wedding by hiring Makena Weddings.

    Kukahiko Estate! Laurie and Cindy are the absolute best wedding coordinators!!
    Madi V.

    Laurie and Cindy are the best wedding coordinators on Maui period. We did a lot of research and once we found them we knew immediately that they were the people we wanted to work with. We live in California and planning a destination wedding in Maui was a daunting task, especially since we were not able to physically go to Maui to make wedding related decisions. Laurie and Cindy were our eyes and ears and we trusted them to make our wedding dreams come true, and they did not disappoint. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts!

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    Wedding planning is no joke. After attempt to plan on our own, soon we got overwhelmed with all the vendors on yelp with great reviews and trying to compare all their quotes, we gave up and looked for a wedding planner! Makena weddings totally rock! Cindy and Laurie made planning easy. The execution of wedding day is just flawless. Our guests are treated like royalty and cannot stop talking about it. Here are the reasons why we picked them. 1. We are cost-conscious. They gave us a list of vendors that are budget friendly and are reliable with the best result. Ex. we ended up saving 5k choosing the right food vendor. Our guests truly enjoyed the food. The steaks are tender to perfection! 2. They hold you back from getting lost in the details. They will handle the details for you. It is very easy for me to get lost in details. Cindy helped us so much in creating a vision. Ex. for flowers, I created the pinterest board and she knew what I was looking for. After a few exchange of emails about our vision and cost, florist is booked! 3. They are no cookie cutter planner and will let you think outside the box. Something about a floral arch did not sit well with me. I decided that I wanted a few floral rings hanging from the tree. Cindy welcomed my idea and talked to the florist about the design. It turned out beautifully. They also helped my husband to arrange a few surprises for me =) 4. We enjoyed our big day! Everyone tells us it will go so fast before you know it. The truth is.... it went so fast. It is hard to absorb everything in. I am so glad Cindy and Laurie were in the background handling all the details. I don't see them much during the wedding but whenever things need to be done, they are there. They grabbed food, water, alcohol for us without us asking. They handled the hiccups without us stressing or knowing. Our guests are happy at how well the program runs 5. Rev. Al is the best! His voice is so soothing like the ocean. He made us feel relieved, at peace, so I can remember the moment we say "I do." Trust me, I am not afraid of public speaking, but when I get up there, my heart is beating fast (probably also seeing my gorgeous husband-to-be). Rev. Al slowed down time for me in a magical way and I thank him for that!

    Ashley F.

    Laurie and Al are a step above the rest when it comes to wedding planning! If you're thinking of using Kukahiko Estate, (or any other Maui Venue) contact them first! We reached out to another planner (who claimed to be the exclusive planner at Kukahiko) prior to finding Laurie/Makena Weddings and we were so discouraged with their proposal and treatment of us that we almost nixed the idea of a Hawaiian wedding. We planned a wedding from Oregon, both of us being a bit nervous to hand our wedding off to someone to plan. Let me just say, Makena weddings FAR exceeded our expectations. We trusted Laurie with the biggest day of our lives and she DID NOT disappoint. They did so many special things for us, made sure everything went off without a hitch, and all of the vendors on the preferred list turned out spectacular. (We had so many people say that the food we chose from Cafe O'Lei was the best they've ever had at a wedding.) If you're planning a wedding ANYWHERE on Maui, contact Laurie! We're looking for our next trip out to visit with Laurie and Al again, they not only planned/officiated an amazing wedding, they've become Ohana!

    Doug V.

    June 9th 2016 Makena weddings took care of every possible detail and then some surprises for both me and my future bride. We were married on the Alii Nui catamaran. If you see the prior reviews they should all be five stars( actually more like a 10) The Experience could not have been any better the day could not have been any better and we attribute that to Makena weddings. I could write a review that goes on and on and on and on but I believe you get the idea truly Amazing

    Amanda S.

    Cindy and Laurie made our wedding dreams come true! We were planning a wedding for 100 guests in Maui and had no idea what we were doing. Cindy made it easy and walked us through every step of the planning process. She took a few Pinterest photos and made it a reality. In addition to the planning, the day of coordination was flawless. Their attention to detail and deep knowledge of local vendors made our day perfect. Thanks so much Laurie and Cindy!

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    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. :)

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    (45 reviews)

    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.

    Your Aloha Wedding Company

    Your Aloha Wedding Company

    (84 reviews)

    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

    Makena Weddings - wedding_planning - Updated May 2026

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