Lena Teboul is the definition of exceptional. She is thorough, thoughtful, and resourceful. Her eye for style and use of design inspiration are excellent. And, her connections and understanding of people are well-suited for her profession. Without a doubt though, her standout strengths are her tenacity, assertiveness, and client-oriented advocacy. We hired Moana Belle and started planning an elaborate destination wedding nine months before the COVID-19 crisis. We selected a place with special meaning to us, and proceeded to invest time and money as we worked with Lena to carefully curate a once-in-a-lifetime experience for 64 of our friends and family. Throughout that time, Lena and Moana Belle were great. They understood our style and priorities. Their planning and personalized recommendations demonstrated a spot-on understanding of us, our venue, and of tasteful design. Their coordination with our venue and vendors was seamless. Their communication was well-balanced and organized. And as I later learned, Lena frequently went to bat for us behind the scenes. As we and our guests packed our bags and began traveling half-way around the world, uncertainty percolated surrounding COVID-19. Lena helped us promptly consult with our venues, vendors, and guests, and to seek counsel from government authorities. It was the worst possible timing. Just one day later, and things would've likely been entirely different. After us and most of our guests arrived in Hawaii, and after nine months of painstaking planning, panic began to grip the nation. Against a backdrop that shifted by the minute, we were forced to make impossible decisions. But Lena was there for us every second. She stood by our side as vendors and venues were all over the board; their decision-making ran the gamut from thoughtful and interactive to frantic and opaque--often changing by the hour. An event we had all spent months meticulously planning was entirely upended. And a significant sum of money was at risk of being completely lost. On the fly, Lena helped us plan an entirely new wedding--only to plan another one or two after that. I like to equate her work as that of a chess master crushing a game while the chessboard constantly moved and the pieces simultaneously transformed. She poured every ounce of herself into saving our wedding. Her ingenuity and perseverance were beyond remarkable. In the end, our wedding was more beautiful and more meaningful than we could have possibly imagined. We will forever be in her debt. read more

So grateful to have found Morgan and Jennifer to plan my daughters destination outdoor wedding. We chose them because they have fabulous taste and we had seen their weddings on Instagram and all their weddings were far and above the most beautiful. We basically had 2 venues and they pulled it off seamlessly. Ceremony was by the lagoon and reception was under the stars , tented in a field at the base of these spectacular mountains.. We were so happy with their vendors from the catering to the decor , everything was top notch quality. They also have so much experience and knowledge we felt so confident. Worth every penny ...in my daughters words " it was her perfect dream wedding !" We are forever grateful to you Moana Events !! read more

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Lena is incredibly sweet! She made time to meet with us a year prior to our wedding. She went with us to each venue and it was an experience of its own. She's guided us in the right path when we couldn't decide. She made the process of planning a destination wedding so simple. She made our dreams come true and for that we're beyond grateful! From the bottom of our hearts, thank you so much for choosing us as your clients. We love you, Lena! :) read more

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We had an amazing wedding on Kauai last year, and everyone who was involved with our wedding planning or attended the wedding absolutely loved Moana Events Team. We still wish we could get married again so we can work with them. Not only Moana has the best tastes, they're so sweet and caring and dedicated to support brides (and grooms) for our big days. We started the planning little early so got to work with the team for over 1 year and the process was so enjoyable, creative and detailed oriented. Morgan nicely agreed to get on regular calls to check in even with 18 hours time difference back then, and Jennifer and Kayleigh were always quick and thorough on remote communications. (Wish we could have done more in-person meetings as it'd been so much fun!) It was very important for us to establish an original look and style at the wedding with good music and food that our guests can remember of, and we were very happy we had a successful once in a lifetime event thanks to Moana Team! We love Moana Events so much and forever grateful for their amazing job done! They're the best planners and amazing people, you can't go wrong with choosing Moana for your big day. read more

If you're planning a wedding in Maui, there is simply no other choice than Moana Belle Events -- period, the end. Do yourself a favor and immediately set up a call with one of their trusted planners: in my case, Lena Teboul.   Before we set a wedding date and toyed with the idea of getting married in Maui, I received a tip from a local hotel in Wailea that Lena was incredible and a popular choice amongst their brides. I sent her a haphazard email, not really expecting much, and within moments, she facilitated a call with me to get to know me and my wedding vision better. We instantly clicked over mutual interests, but more importantly, she had the kindest disposition. Lena was laidback but super excited and energetic about my ideas. It was a no brainer: we immediately planned a trip to Maui to visit venues and set up a meeting with her. The moment Lena came to the hotel my now-husband and I were staying at, it was instant professionalism. She brought her laptop and came with thoughts and ideas about how to make our dream wedding a reality -- mind you, this was before we had even hired her. We were so impressed, and knew that she had the talent to pull off our perfect wedding. Moreover, she was incredibly lovely and the kind of person I wanted by my side on my wedding day. In the months to come, Lena was ON TOP OF EVERYTHING. She has this magical gift of really understanding her brides and their individual tastes. Being a true LA girl, Lena knew exactly how to execute my vision of doing a glamorous ballroom wedding OUTSIDE in Maui. Totally bananas and left of center, but my oh my, she pulled it off X100000.  During the planning process, which was all done remotely over phone and email, Lena delivered many options for each vendor, set up meetings and phone calls, and held my hand every step of the way (but NEVER overstepped boundaries: she knows this is YOUR day). Lena supported every crazy idea I had and found ways to creatively make them happen, from finding live instrumentalists to sparkler fountains and even a custom open-air tent that was built from scratch. Moreover, because I'm not from Maui, Lena's expertise in the weather and venue we selected was a true game-changer. She knew exactly how to time sunset photos, where to take breathtaking photos in secluded spots, and guide our decor choices along the way (ie: it gets breezy by the sea, so you may want to consider lower centerpieces so they don't blow over). After weekly conference calls and lots of detailed planning, it was time to come to Maui and enjoy wedding week. Lena's team was INCREDIBLE, handling our dry cleaning needs and welcome bag distribution. The fact that Moana Belle goes above and beyond to not only assist with your wedding, but all those little extra touches, puts them a cut above the rest. The day of the wedding is where Lena's true magic really shines: she is your eyes, ears, brain, therapist, friend, confidante and overall queen of making dreams come true.  Because of Lena, the only responsibility I had was to ENJOY and have fun. I've seen so many of my friends as brides consumed with stress and petty matters the day of their wedding, so trust me, Lena is an invaluable expense you just cannot be without on the biggest day of your life. She dots the i's, crosses the t's and makes sure you're tended to the whole was through: keeping you in air conditioning, making sure you're getting hair and makeup touch ups, making sure lighting in photos was on point, she really does it all. From Lena's organization as a professional, artistic vision as a creative and kind demeanor as a human, she's simply phenomenal. Hiring Lena and the team at Moana Belle for our wedding was the best decision we made, aside from marrying one another. We have since continued our friendship with her, which has been the best added bonus: she's now like family to us. read more

We got married at Kualoa Ranch in Oahu and it was the wedding of our dreams! I had a vision in my head and it came to life thanks to Moana Events. Living in Chicago I was worried about planning a destination wedding so far away. I really cared about planning all the little details that go into the decor and design. Morgan and her team have SUCH great taste and knew exactly what style I was going for. They care a lot about the small details and what the bride (and groom) want. From the first day I talked to Morgan on the phone I knew that I was in good hands. When I hear so many stories about how stressful planning a wedding could be I feel lucky that I had a team like Moana. It was so much fun planning my day with them. They created such a beautiful experience that I will cherish forever! On top of that they are sweet and kind people. I wish I could relive our wedding day 10000 more times. It was perfect :). read more

Morgan, Meaghan and Moana Events are as good as it gets. They produced a spectacular 3-day Big Kauai Wedding for 125 people that blew away our friends and family, and outstripped our wildest expectations. We were in fact almost embarrassed how perfect, seamless and glamorous it all was (ever seen the SNL Skit "Xanax for Gay Summer Weddings"? It was like that.) ..... and it's all to the credit of Morgan and her team. I myself ocasionally produce events in my work as a tech marketing VP, so I know how incredibly difficult big productions are to pull off. So much detail, so many stakeholders, budget push and pull from every direction, permits, vendors, bridezillas and groomzillas.... Moana Events handles everything, is on top of everything, and does everything with patience, love and always a smile. They were always in our corner, negotiating the best deals for us and "making it happen" even when other folks told us it was impossible. I recommend Moana Events unconditionally. read more

Moana Belle events planned my wedding on Kauai and I could not recommend them enough! Morgan and her team and the best and they will make your wedding or event dream come true. I had wanted bright colors and to incorporate peruvian fabrics into the wedding but wasn't clear on the vision for what it all would look like. Morgan and her team turned my ideas into an event that represented my husband and I perfectly. I also with I could get married again just to be able to re-live that perfect day again. It was all made possible by Moana Belle events. read more

After searching high and low to find wedding coordinators who fit our style, budget, and who I felt a connection with, we finally ended up with Moana Events. It was the best decision and although my husband was somewhat wary because of the cost (in general of wedding coordination), he now says it was our best investment. They had worked many events at our venue in Kauai so we felt comfortable hiring them, even if we didn't get to meet them in person. We were able to hire Moana for short term & day of coordination so our communication with them did not ramp up until then. At the same time, if I was really stuck on a particular area and having trouble finding a vendor, Morgan was quick to respond with a name. All communication was extremely professional (occasionally, almost overly so) and completely opposite of what I had heard of with "Hawaiian" time! You can tell they take their professionalism seriously and were incredibly organized, using many online tools that were convenient for me. Although I was feeling a bit apprehensive before the wedding, staring with our rehearsal, they showed me why Moana was such a great team of folks. From the moment I actually met her, Morgan settled my nerves and made me feel like she was entirely present with me. She was warm, friendly and incredibly organized. I know my family is a little bit crazy but she did a great job settling their nerves as well and providing wonderful customer service. When we arrived to cocktail hour, it blew my mind how perfectly they had read my mind. After planning a wedding long distance for a year, I just kind of shoved all my decorations at them and said, "Here you go!" Everything was decorated beautifully and I could've cried tears of joy with how wonderfully it all worked out. During the reception, Morgan and Amber were constantly buzzing around, making sure everything was ready to go (I'm assuming) and make sure the bride & groom were happy. I was never without a drink, a smile, and never had to think about anything except having a wonderful time! At the end of the evening, they made sure everything was packed up into our shuttle and sent us on our way. There was nothing else I needed to worry about and it was just such a wonderful experience overall. I'm getting a bit emotional looking back as we are so grateful for such a heartfelt, wonderful job Morgan and Amber did the day of our wedding. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts! read more

I have known Morgan personally for years, and have seen many of the stunning events she and her team have put together, so when it was time to choose a wedding planner for my own wedding on Kauai, Moana Events was the obvious choice. I wanted to do the majority of the planning, and chose the option of having Moana Events step in and take over the planning and logistics a month prior to the wedding. From the moment that I booked Moana Events to the post-wedding follow up and everything in between, Morgan and her team were responsive, prompt, professional, thoughtful, informative and extremely knowledgeable. They listened to me, understood what was important to me, my husband and our families, and put me at ease knowing that everything I needed and wanted to have happen would be taken care of. I so appreciated all of their attention to detail, creativity, enthusiasm and positive, can-do attitudes throughout the entire process. They solved problems quickly (most of which I never even knew about until after the fact!) and efficiently, seamlessly took over all of my communication with vendors, and went above and beyond to ensure that our wedding day ran smoothly and was nothing short of perfect. Our wedding day went off without a hitch, our guests all enjoyed themselves immensely, and most importantly we were able to enjoy our wedding without an ounce of stress or worry. Having Moana Events be a part of our wedding was one of the smartest and easiest decisions we made during the wedding planning process - I don't know what we would have done without Morgan and Amber! read more

THE BEST. Will hire again (and again). Morgan, Jenn, and the Moana Events team planned our entire 4-day wedding weekend for 150 guests at the Mauna Kea Beach Hotel on Big Island, which included welcome cocktails, an authentic Luau/Rehearsal Dinner, the Wedding Day, as well as a goodbye brunch. I had an absolutely wonderful stress-free experience planning our wedding with the team (all planning was done long-distance from CA). Besides being super patient and kind - every member of the team is SO organized, they have the best taste, and Morgan is great at listening to your ideas/wishes and making them a reality. They also have amazing relationships with an endless list of impressive vendors. It was important for me to have all of the events at the hotel so guests could enjoy their vacation without having to worry about transportation - and the ME team was able to create 4 intimate, private, unique events without any food/drinks/decor feeling repetitive. I was truly able to enjoy the entire weekend without any stress about logistics. When unexpected rain was on the forecast for the outdoor rehearsal dinner, I asked what the plan would be, and Morgan and team already had a clear top tent on its way to the venue. Morgan came up with a design for an entire ceiling of hanging white orchids in our wedding tent - and I still dream about it. It was truly the most amazing, happy, beautiful weekend and I can't wait to have Moana Events plan another event for us in the future! read more

When my husband and I got engaged last year we knew we'd need an excellent wedding planning team. We were living on opposite coasts at the time and decided to have our wedding in Hawaii. We searched for the best and found it with Moana Events. They were flawless from the very beginning when we had our first consultation to post wedding day! They're very organized and have a great timeline strategy that always keeps us informed and requests for our next steps in the process. Our biggest confusion was vendors! How do we know who to hire for our wedding (ex: florist, makeup, band, etc.). Moana Events took care of all of that for us by first providing multiple options for each category that we could choose from based on our taste and style. That's certainly a strength about this team - they create a day for you that is YOURS. They want to have the environment fit the type of atmosphere you want to have. If you're wondering about quality, don't worry about that with Moana Events. They are top-notch when it comes to choosing decor, where pretty much everything they place before you exudes elegance and a very sophisticated and high-end wedding. When it came to the wedding day I was at TOTAL ease. They took care of everything for us and everything went on time. I felt like I had my own personal assistants at the wedding that made me feel like a queen; and the guests noticed because they can see the team walking around with professional headsets. I had a guest mention to me that they felt like they were at a celebrity wedding. At the end of the when night it was all said and done, I could not be happier with our wedding team. They cleaned up the venue and gathered everything that would be sentimental to us from the day and placed it in a box (ex: our dinner menus, table numbers, gift envelopes, etc.). Don't think twice when it comes to Moana Events. When I mentioned to a few people that they were coordinating our wedding they always said "you hired the best." It was not a lie ;-) read more

When I was searching for wedding planners in Oahu, Morgan was the best one I found. She answered all emails within 24-hours sometimes even sooner even on a weekend. When I called her during her work hours, she always answered. This was one of my main concerns when planning a destination wedding (other planners were not that accessible, I won't include names). After doing thorough research on her blog, Instagram, and Pinterest as well as the ratings she received from other brides (brides: do your homework on all planners), I knew she'd be the perfect person to plan and execute our wedding. Unfortunately, our wedding location was changed therefore we had to find a new planner at new location. read more

Moana Events made my Kauai dream wedding happen without a hitch! They helped craft my vision into a reality by working closely with me on every detail from flowers and table settings to lighting and music. Every single detail was well thought through, and their experience with all of the vendors proved to be priceless. Most of our friends and family said that our wedding was the most beautiful wedding they had ever been to - and they meant it sincerely. Thank you so much Moana, you guys are so much fun to work with and gave me and my husband the best memory of our lives! read more

Working with Morgan and Amber at Moana Events was, by far, the BEST decision we made for our wedding! I don't even know where to begin in expressing my gratitude to them. They were organized, professional, detailed, efficient, knowledgeable, and incredibly accommodating. Leading up to the wedding, they provided excellent vendor suggestions and handled all communication with them. We could have easily researched and chosen our own list of vendors, but it was the relationships, knowledge and experience that Moana Events has with so many vendors throughout the island, that made our event seamless. They attended vendor meetings with us, provided timelines and contact sheets to our wedding party and vendors, and they coordinated our rehearsal with LOTS of patience :) Having been an event coordinator myself, the ideas and visions for the design of our wedding spanned a very wide range, and not only did Morgan pull everything together into a cohesive design for us, but she truly made all of our dreams become reality. There were no ideas too big for them to handle. Day-of, they treated us like royalty, bringing us our meals while guests perused the food stations, always keeping our glasses full, bringing me lipgloss during SO many photos (even though it sounds silly- girls you'll appreciate this!), and they even delivered a to-go box of food to our hotel room. It's an endless list of amazing acts. They anticipated every last detail before anything became an issue, and if there were any glitches (which I'm still not even aware of today) they skillfully made things flawless to us and our guests. They were there for us every step of the way, and we couldn't have asked for a better experience! read more

As a marketing professional with years of experience with event planners, Morgan, Meaghan and their team at Moana Events are, hands down, the best team I have ever had the pleasure to work with...luckily it was for my wedding! Not only do they have all the local connections that help identify PERFECT locations and vendors for events they also have a completely professional approach to their business. No detail is overlooked and, thanks to them, our wedding weekend (Thursday Family/Rehearsal Dinner, Friday welcome cocktails, Saturday wedding and Sunday brunch) ended up being pure perfection. I would STRONGLY RECOMMEND Morgan and Moana Events!! read more

5 star experience, Kayleigh and the team were amazing! We were both based in Japan while organising the wedding and were nervous on how to organise an overseas wedding, our minds were quickly put to ease as Moana Events provided a number of options and started supporting us in putting a plan together. The wedding day was a resounding success, their vendors, set up, support of bilingual guests (Japanese) and location (Dillingham Ranch) were spectacular and we had an unforgettable day. We would highly recommend Moana Events for anyone looking to get married in Hawaii. read more

I can easily tell you that there's not one thing I'd change about my wedding. How many brides can say that? OH MOANA! How does one put into words what these ladies go through for their brides??? If you're a bride, chances are you follow all those dreamy wedding accounts on instagram? These gals are the masterminds behind those! Living on the East coast and finding a good wedding planner in Kauai without recommendations is a tough feat! Trust me, you want (need!) a planner for a destination wedding! I didn't want to work with an impersonal international company, and didn't want a "hawaiian wedding package". Weddings are personal, so I wanted my planner be personal and involved. I came across Moana on Pinterest when I realized I was pinning all of their photos to my board! Ta Da- MORGAN! This woman has got it figured out- to be able to handle both my husband and I at the same time is a very special type of person. Morgan met with us in Kauai and immediately just got it. She got us! Morgan is tough when she needs to be, she's very honest with you, and she knows how to get things done. While Morgan will humor everyone else involved in the wedding planning process, at the end of the day her brides are priority #1. While I know I was the easiest bride they've ever had (pause for a grin), the venue I selected certainly wasn't! Instead of the regular well-groomed wedding locations in Kauai, we asked Moana to plan our wedding at a construction site! I think my exact question was "But can you also make it look as beautiful as all the photos I see from your other weddings?"AND DID THEY EVER! Morgan & Meaghan worked tirelessly to create an event that had my husband's and my style all over it. It was magical! Truth be told, I constantly was checking in with them because it felt so weird that I wasn't stressed with wedding planning...I kept thinking to myself there must be something I have to do..but there wasn't! They've got it covered for you. They will keep you on a timeline and reach out with options and details when they need them. They stay with you from start to finish and walk you through everything. These girls have a distinct ability to understand what you want without actually having to tell them...in other words, they're mind readers! And in my opinion, that's exactly what a wedding planner needs to be. I told Morgan just yesterday that I can barely look at her social media photos, because I'm jealous of all the brides she's still working with. I miss them so much! Although its 9yrs, 10 months away, I'm looking forward to our 10 year anniversary party in Kauai (have you guys seen what she plans for anniversaries?)!!! read more

Stress-free! That is the easiest way to describe hiring Modern Elopements/Moana Events as my Hawaiian wedding planners. Kayleigh handled everything through email quickly and efficiently, which is so helpful with the time change between Chicago and Hawaii, especially while I am working full-time and running a busy household. She was so sweet and had a very calming and confident demeanor when we finally met on my wedding day. The musician and photographer they hired for our ceremony were wonderful to work with and received a ton of compliments from our guests. Thank you Kayleigh, Morgan and the rest of your great team for planning a truly magical day for JT and myself!! read more

If you are planning an event of any type, you need a planner and you need to work with Moana events! Choosing them was the BEST decision I made for my wedding. The whole team was wonderful - organized, detail oriented, efficient, has great taste (aesthetically and for food and wine!), and most importantly very considerate of all of the ideas coming from me, my husband-to-be and my family. The process was smooth and SO FUN, which I never thought would be possible. They also know all of the best vendors in Hawaii personally, and can make sure you book everything in time to secure the best of the best. As most brides do, I got nervous at a few points in the planning process about various details, but they always had great suggestions and calmed me down right away. Most importantly, the wedding itself was a blast - the Moana team made sure my mom and I were having fun, relaxed and truly made it the best day of my life!! My guests were blown away by the wonderful food, decor, music and all the other details Morgan and her team brought to life for us. I cannot thank Moana events enough for making our wedding so wonderful. Definitely work with them, you will have a wonderful time at your event! read more

If you are getting married in Hawaii, you will not find more professional, creative, high quality wedding "producers." These women are truly extraordinary -- working with you to understand your expectations, and then surpassing them at every turn. We live in New York and we knew we wanted to get married on the North Shore of Oahu. We had worked with another planner for several months and for whatever reason, (about 2 months prior to the wedding date) the planner was unable to fulfill his obligations. We knew we needed super high quality, reliable, experienced professionals to take over. Luckily, we found Moana Events. Morgan, Meaghan and their team are truly exceptional. They know every venue, every vendor, and everything you are looking for, even before you know you're looking for it. They managed all of our vendors flawlessly, which makes you feel more confident that you are paying a fair price and ensuring that you hear back from the vendors in as timely a manner as feasible (Moana is the perfect translator between New York time and "island time" -- we wouldn't have survived this without them!) Most importantly, they literally created the perfect event (cheesy, but true) and worked hard to ensure that the couple enjoys it. The ceremony site was honestly magical. When we arrived to walk down the aisle, we were literally speechless -- we could not have imagined it to look so stunning. They chose a florist who designed the most gorgeously dressed arch we had ever seen. They selected a ukulele player who sounded wonderful, and they seamlessly guided our guests and wedding party so everyone was happy and in the correct spot. Our reception was spectacular. One of our guests said that something so perfect could have only come from a book, because a scene so beautiful could only take place in your imagination. The lighting, the table settings, the canopies, the dance floor -- there was no detail left to chance. Truly amazing. To top it all off, the ladies offered to help us economically transform a casual beach restaurant into our rehearsal dinner "Welcome Luau." They designed wonderful table settings with family photographs, pineapples, and kitchy (but tasteful) tiki figurines. It was very impressive. Honestly, I can't say enough about Moana Events. With a life event as important as our wedding, all I can say is that I am grateful we placed our trust into their very capable hands. read more

This review is long overdue but Morgan and her team were amazing! They totally understood our aesthetic and made everything a breeze even though we were living in Tokyo while trying to plan the wedding in Hawaii. We wanted our wedding to feel like a warm "local" wedding, which meant tons of our family and friends, but Morgan still managed to find the perfect venue that not only accommodated all our guests but also had the garden wedding look that we were going for. They were also really great about taking care of the details. We dropped off our stuff with Morgan the night before and were able to completely focus on our time with family and friends rather than worry about last minute details. Day of the wedding went off pretty much without a hitch and we definitely didn't need to stress or worry about anything, which we amazing because we felt like we were able to fully enjoy our special day. (Admittedly, there were a couple of minor hiccups but nothing the guests would have noticed). Anyway. It was hands down the best day EVER. Thank you Morgan!!! (*^_^*) read more

THE DREAM TEAM. Impeccable taste. Consummate professionals. Boss ladies. We hired Moana Events a little over a year before our actual wedding date, and now having come out the other end happily wed, I can honestly say that hiring Moana Events was the best and most important decision we made for our wedding. My husband and I are Oahu natives, now California transplants, and we got married on the North Shore of Oahu. We knew from the beginning that we would need help planning the wedding from afar and talked to a few planners before we met with Moana Events. We instantly clicked with Morgan and Meaghan and signed on right away on impulse. Boy, we are so glad that we did!!! They produced a visually stunning, foodfest wedding that looked like it was straight out of a movie, and most importantly, we had the BEST TIME OF OUR LIVES. We were able to spoil our friends and family in the best way possible and it was all thanks to Moana Events. As a bride, it was very important for me to have planners that were on top of their game -- for me, this meant having an organized process, being extremely knowledgeable about the industry, having quick responses to all our questions and concerns, being able to stick to the budget, being able to review and negotiate contracts with vendors, being able to provide multiple options for vendors, and most importantly, being able to visualize and produce a beautiful, custom wedding that reflected me and my husband's personalities. Morgan and Meaghan did all this and even WOW-ed us with some surprise, unexpected details at our wedding. While kind, personable, and funny, their professionalism and directness are what make them the best event planners. My husband would joke around saying, "These are the ladies that I want negotiating all of my contracts for me." Boss ladies -- I mean this in the best and most complimentary way possible. Throughout the process, Morgan and Meaghan were advocates for US and we were constantly impressed by how pleasant and easy the wedding process was for us. Like many going through the process, we had no idea how to go about planning a wedding and what to expect. Morgan and Meaghan walk you through this process and have what we called their "little homework assignments" throughout planning period. They advised us on what we definitely needed to get, what we could do without, where they would advise splurging, and where they would advise cutting corners. I also found it very helpful that they create an ongoing shared online notebook which is organized with all deadlines, all records, all planning, to-do/pending lists, etc, accessible by the four of us. It was so organized. My Type A personality loved it. On the day of our wedding, Morgan and Meaghan buzzed around everywhere unseen (they must be wizards) while popping up intermittently to make sure we were in the right place for the ceremony, to make sure that the mikes were passed for toasts, to make sure we ate and stayed hydrated on our wedding day, and to remind us to cut the cake. If there were any problems, we didn't know anything about it. Everything flowed naturally like magic and my husband and I just relaxed and soaked it all in. Afterwards, many of our guests complimented us on having the best wedding they've ever been to while we embarrassingly got to take credit for it. Morgan and Meaghan, you have our eternal gratitude. Moana Events is hands down the best even planning company in Hawaii and their talent, work ethic, and results are incomparable. read more

My husband and I both have demanding careers and couldn't devote the time necessary to plan a wedding -- or frankly even the time necessary to manage a wedding planner! We were so relieved when we found Moana Events. We completely turned over the keys to them and they made our vision and more come to life. They were on top of every tiny detail, made it so easy for me to provide feedback, and went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable with how everything was progressing. I can honestly say that we had ZERO stress planning our wedding. I think I'm the only bride on earth to be able to say that and it is 100% due to Morgan and her team. Morgan kept within budget and made sure we got the most for what we were spending. Our wedding far exceed all of my expectations. The night was truly magical! Beyond their exceptional wedding planning skills, the women at Moana Events are special people. Morgan is a bright light of happiness and warmth. She's a TON of fun, but also gets down to business and makes sure everything is perfect. I had full faith that no matter what happened, she could handle it. Knowing that she had everything under control let me be carefree to whole wedding weekend. I didn't have to worry about a thing. It was such a gift. I look back on the planning period and the wedding with nothing but positive feelings and blissful memories! My advice to any bride considering hiring Moana Events is this: absolutely go for it, you will not regret it! It was worth every single penny and more. After the whole experience, I felt like they should really charge double for their services. Also, I can't forget to mention Morgan's eye for design. She has impeccable taste and quickly understood who I was and how to express that with decor, colors, & flowers. You will also have the pleasure of working with Jennifer & Kayleigh -- these are two lovely, talented, warm women. I will never forget how special they made this day for me! read more

Moana Events planned our Big Island wedding this fall. Wow! After working with Morgan and her amazing team for about a year, I can truly say how professional, creative, and hardworking they are. They went above and beyond to make sure my husband, family and friends had an amazing time. Many guests said it was the best wedding they had ever been to and gushed about how elegant, chic and how it exuded the perfect island vibe. All of the vendors Morgan recommended were fantastic. True artists and professionals. We were blown away!! The day was seamless and every detail was taken care of. Best of all she was incredibly flexible and open to my mother and my many many ideas. Thank you to all who made our wedding so so special. Hiring Moana Events is a must do !! read more

Morgan and her team at Moana Events are by far the best of the best!!! After working in the wedding industry I had high standards for a coordinator. From the day we hired moana events they went ABOVE AND BEYOND our every wish and need. They are so fast to respond and efficient. I didn't have to do anything but say yes or no to their ideas which was a dream! Morgan and the girls have a brilliant eye for design and you don't have to stress about details because they will take care of everything. We had so many sweet surprises from them on our wedding day like a monogrammed dance floor and dancing slippers! I highly highly recommend them. You will absolutely not find anyone better in the state. Guaranteed you have seen their weddings all over Pinterest and Instagram without even knowing it. I'd give 10 stars if I could! If you want a stress free STUNNING wedding you've come to the right place :) read more

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Morgan kicks butt! I hired Morgan for a high profile corporate event with the Governor and other dignitaries in attendance. She went above and beyond to deliver an exceptional event. I had multiple people tell me how they couldn't believe how well we organized everything and how it went like clockwork. There were some complex elements to consider (odd layout in an industrial area for a semi-fancy event, outer island) not to mention I threw her several curve balls right before the event. But she and her right hand Meaghan Koski handled them all like professionals and got the job done. They were organized and very responsive to my concerns. I would highly recommend Moana Events to anyone doing a corporate event. P.S. they were less expensive than some of the other corporate event games in town, and I thought they did an excellent job. read more

My wedding was a dream that became a reality thanks to modern elopement and especially Meaghan. We had about 5 months to plan a wedding and with no knowledge of Kauai, I trusted Meaghan and she exceeded the task. It was stress free from start to end. The whole process was amazing and I cannot recommend her or the group enough. Thank you again for all that you did! You are truly talented and it couldn't have been more beautiful. read more

Morgan/Moana Events is amazing. I would recommend Morgan without hesitation. I am seriously sad that we are done planning the wedding because we had a great time planning it and my wedding was GORGEOUS (I am of course biased). Morgan came up with creative ideas to accomplish my decor within my budget. She also worked with my vendors and took care of a lot of details that I am thrilled I never had to deal with. I had my dream wedding, thanks to Morgan. And, I should add . . . I am not a super easy going client. I knew exactly what I wanted and wasn't exactly willing to compromise my vision and Morgan brought my vision to life (within my budget). read more

Words cannot describe how thankful we are to Morgan Childs and her wonderful staff. She made our wedding AMAZING to epic proportions! Moana Events made the planning process so easy and enjoyable. Living in California, it was impressive that we were able to do everything over the internet and phone. The staff has a high degree of creativity, organization and professionalism. All of the venues and vendors they recommended were top notch. Everyone provided high quality and genuinely courteous service. Because they attended to all the details, the ceremony and reception flowed seamlessly. Our guests were blown away by our Hawaiian Luau theme. My husband and I enjoyed every minute of our wedding thanks to Moana Events! read more