Hannah, John and Johnny were incredible! They helped my wife and I conceptualize our party and…read morebring it to reality. They were punctual, informed, friendly, and filled with Aloha. I highly recommend them for your event. Mahalo team!

Hawaii Island Events was a great part of our event team. John and Hanna were very easy to work…read morewith, super accommodating, and had a really wide variety of items to choose from. They provided a lot of really beautiful options and we were able to create an incredible atmosphere for our celebrations. Our guests loved the decor. Everything was stylish, comfortable, and very high quality. Their team executed the installations and load outs seamlessly and professionally. We highly recommend Hawaii Island Events as we were really impressed and would definitely work with them again.

I am writing to share my unfortunate experience with Maurisa Collis, the owner of SLH Weddings &…read moreEvents, a wedding planning service. Initially, we were optimistic about working with SLH Weddings & Events, given the positive first month of collaboration for my destination wedding on 9/1/2023. As an experienced Event Producer with over 10 years of industry knowledge, I am compelled to express my dissatisfaction with the services provided by Sweet Like Honey Weddings and Events. As we delved into the intricacies of wedding planning, it became apparent that SLH Weddings & Events lacked the necessary experience and expertise. As an event planner I did the venue search myself and as a new planner we introduced her to new hotels and got her on two hotel preferred vendor lists. The shortcomings included the inability to handle fundamental tasks such as contract review, vendor negotiations, budget creation, and event design. These lapses in event planning basics, including misquoting vendor estimates and errors in the wedding budget, raised serious concerns about the competence of SLH Weddings & Events. In addition, she said to feel free to email or text for communication at any time. We received two emails and calls from her reprimanding us about emailing and texting her. We both work in corporate America, where you can respond and text back at the best time that is convenient for herself. Furthermore, the level of customer service provided by SLH Weddings & Events was disappointing. Communication was consistently subpar, with frequent reminders needed for essential tasks. The disparity between promised commitments and actual follow-through was a recurring issue. Regrettably, the situation reached its peak when a disrespectful email was received from Maurisa, prompting a contract cancellation by SLH Weddings & Events just 2 months into planning (out of the 2 months 1 week she was unresponsive without notice and for 3 weeks she was out office for an elective surgery) and a week before our scheduled second site visit and menu tasting. This abrupt termination left us in a difficult position, having to scramble to find a replacement wedding planner and manage the coordination of vendors ourselves. Of great concern was Sweet Like Honey Weddings and Events's failure to return our large pre-paid payment when she performed minimal wedding planner duties. The overall experience was marred by verbal abuse, inconsistent behavior, and unnecessary stress, compromising the joy we anticipated for our wedding day. It seems like she's only done small weddings but portrayed as if she could plan larger scale weddings. We believe she was in over her head and didn't want to admit it. I strongly advise against engaging SLH Weddings & Events for any event planning services. It is my sincere recommendation that individuals seek out a more reliable and experienced planner to ensure a positive wedding day and planning experience. I am willing to provide evidence and receipts to support the claims of SLH Weddings & Events's erratic behavior.If you still wish to proceed forward, here's legal advice we received: Document Everything: Keep records of all communications, contracts, and financial transactions related to your engagement with SLH Weddings & Events. These documents will serve as valuable evidence if needed. Review Contract Terms: Examine the terms of your contract with SLH Wedding, paying special attention to cancellation policies, refund procedures, and any clauses related to service quality.The wedding contract is not a consumer friendly service contract and written very one sided, particularly as far as cancellation goes. There are no provisions that protect the purchaser. For ex. If you don't pay on time (even one day late), she can pull the amount from your account and you can't dispute it with your credit card company. That irrevocable use of the credit card provision is dangerous. The repercussions of Maurisa's incompetence, from contract misinterpretations to delayed invitations, have had a significant impact on the overall planning process and our peace of mind. I hope that by sharing this experience, others can make informed decisions when selecting a wedding planner.

Fresh off the heels of our engagement in November 2022, we were searching for a wedding planner. We…read moreknew we wanted to get married in Hawaii, so we decided to meet with potential wedding planners. We wanted someone with the right personality, aesthetic, and professionalism that matched what we were looking for in a planner and coordinator. Maurisa, the owner of Collis Co., exceeded our expectations from our initial meeting. Post-wedding, we are happy we moved forward with Collis Co. for wedding planning and coordination. Leading up to the wedding, we worked closely with Maurisa on wedding planning. From vendor suggestions to décor design, Collis Co. made the planning process a breeze, which was vital given that we lived out of state. Moreover, when we had an opportunity to visit Hawaii a few months before the wedding, Maurisa made time to meet with us to visit vendors and the wedding venue. In terms of coordination, I will say that this is the area where Collis Co. shined. Collis Co. was highly organized, so much so, that I was unaware of any issues or concerns. Their efforts did not go unnoticed by us, our wedding guests or our vendors. Overall, Collis Co. did a phenomenal job on our wedding. If you are considering getting married in Hawaii or Northern California, without hesitation, consider this company.

Wow!!! The team did a great job. Our vow renewal at Buddha Point was simply perfect. Crystal was…read moreonsite during our ceremony and she made everything happen. Great business, highly recommended! If you are looking for a wedding planner, don't hesitate to hire them.

We had our wedding on November 11th (a very long over due review oopsie), and we truly couldn't be…read moremore grateful to have had Hailey as our planner. From the very beginning, she was incredibly organized, communicative, down to earth, and thoughtful, which made the entire process feel so smooth and stress-free. No detail was overlooked, and she always made sure we felt confident and taken care of, even when nerves were getting the best of us. Planning a wedding comes with so many decisions, and having someone who is transparent and straightforward is incredibly important. She always gave thoughtful, genuine guidance, whether it was about timelines, logistics, or what would realistically work best for our day. That level of honesty built so much trust and made us feel confident in every choice we made. On the wedding day, everything went perfectly and we were able to be fully present and enjoy every moment, knowing everything was handled so seamlessly behind the scenes. We feel so lucky to have worked with her and can't recommend her and the team enough. We truly had a five-star experience in every way!

My husband and I worked with Molly at Bliss in Bloom to plan our 71-person wedding at Rosewood Kona…read moreVillage in May. In our monthly planning calls, chats in the Aisle Planner platform Contacts section, "shower thoughts" email threads and text chains as the big day approached, Molly was always proactive, responsive, kind and fun to work with. On site, her colleague Allison was a grounding presence in the hair and makeup suite, keeping everyone feeling taken care of and on schedule. I cannot recommend this fantastic team enough for their high level of attention to detail and A+ execution on my vision for my Bridal Dinner, Welcome Party, Ceremony, Reception, After Party, and Goodbye Breakfast.

Kirsten with Bliss in Bloom is the best wedding planner! Not only did she provide top-notch service…read morefor our wedding, but also executed the wedding events and wedding day extremely well. My husband and I got married in April 2024 and we started the planning process about a year and a half before the wedding. Throughout the months, Kirsten was an excellent communicator, organized, and very kind. We emailed and texted regularly, had monthly meetings (weekly meetings when we got closer to the wedding), and she made sure to followed up on tasks that I needed to do as a bride. I never felt stressed with planning the wedding, and I know that is ultimately because of Kirsten. I trusted her from the beginning, not only because of her amazing experience, but because she is a good person and executes the job well. She and her team also planned our welcome party, which was breath taking. Everything was beyond perfect. Kirsten, thank you for all you and your team did for our special day. You made us feel like the most badass bride and groom. Thank you for everything!

Working with Rachael and The Chapter of Love was hands down the best decision I made as a bride!…read moreFrom start to finish, Rachael was incredibly thorough and attentive. She took the time to really get to know me, understand my vision, and made thoughtful vendor suggestions that matched my style perfectly. I was so overwhelmed at the beginning and honestly didn't even know where to start, but Rachael immediately made me feel at ease with the whole planning process. The venue and vendor guides she provided were incredibly helpful and gave me a clear idea of what was available, which helped everything come together more easily. Throughout the planning process, Rachael was always available to answer my (many!) questions. Her experience and calm demeanor made everything so much easier and truly gave me peace of mind. We also hired her for Day of Coordination and if you're on the fence about that, let me just say: DO IT! You will not regret it. Because of Rachael, I was able to relax and enjoy my wedding morning without stress. She handled everything and I mean EVERYTHING from setting up the decorations I had purchased, to creating a beautiful orchid display by our welcome sign mirror, to artfully arranging desserts on the dessert table (which looked stunning!). Everything ran so smoothly from start to finish, and that is 100% thanks to Rachael's expertise and dedication. If I had to do it all over again, I would hire Rachael and The Chapter of Love in a heartbeat. Thank you, Rachael, for making our day so special and seamless!

One word, RACHAEL!!!!! We were so blessed and thankful that we were recommended Rachael, we could…read morenot imagine the wedding process without her energy and her support. Whenever we needed Rachael she was there and always one phone call away. Through the whole process it never felt like a stress because we trusted her and knew she always followed through for us. What we appreciate the most was her patience, her sincerity and her easy going personality... when we met her we knew 100% she matched our energy, she kept us on track and calm through the whole process. The wedding day was absolutely perfect, everything was just what we imagined but even BETTER! Could not have done it without Rachael. We love you!! You will forever be family to my mom, Kyle and I. Thank you for everything. We love you!

Amazing Ceremony!!! Anji/Doug and Sojourn made the day absolutely unforgettable. The deeply attuned…read morespirituality of Doug leaks out like a glowing light. My daughters have stated that if they get married they hope to have such a compassionate minister. Sojourn photos and grace in getting you comfortable with the photo shoot is amazing, being on the other end of the camera most of my life I was n't too comfortable with the spotlight on me, but in no time I had forgotten she was taking photos I was so comfortable in her presence. They do what they can to accommodate you with locations and will help with anything they can. Our 25th Anniversary was so magical. Thanks for brightening our day with love and light.

Short Notice Dream Come True - Intimate and Authentic…read more Infinite Bliss Weddings lived up to its name without the commercial fanfare and with care, authenticity and intimacy. Ajani, the wedding officiant and Sophorn, the photographer were both warm, responsive, kind and just lovely humans to be around for our small elopement on the beach. We arranged the entire elopement in a week without fuss or stress. I wanted flowers and my partner wanted a ukulele player, those were the only things we wanted to add to the Pearls packaged offered by Infinite Bliss; Ajani and Sophorn gave us some local Kona-area recommendations that worked out perfectly to meet our needs and support local artists. The Ceremony: We were married on a beautiful beach that Ajani recommended and had an intimate ceremony with just us. The ceremony incorporated some of the beautiful Hawaiian language and culture without feeling like cultural appropriation and Ajani gave us a moment during the ceremony to talk to each other without any pressure of written vows. His words were personal, inspiring, hopeful and brought in a spirit of joy and love. Ajani consulted with us during planning by phone (not just email); he reached out and we were able to chat with him about what we were looking for so he could personalize our ceremony. His words on the beach, in the moment were touching, spiritual and personal - exactly what we had hoped. The Photography: Because our family couldn't be there, we wanted to pay for a photographer for our tiny ceremony; Sophorn did a wonderful job capturing the quite moments as well as the ceremony and beauty of the atmosphere. We were hard to photograph; neither of us is photogenic and we were both nervous. Somehow Sophorn captured photos of when we were most relaxed and being ourselves. She used the environment and beauty of the beach, sunset, lava, trees and ocean around us and made us feel comfortable while trying to help us relax. The package: We purchased the Pearls package with a ceremony, photographer, photo access, leis and personalized certificate and photo slide show. We had our first batch of photos and the slideshow within a few weeks of our ceremony, but Sophorn gave us two beautiful pictures to share with family within a week so we could share with family right away. We are still waiting for the full gallery of photos with more candid shots (also part of the package). They are taking a bit longer than I would have liked, but I am not concerned. Sophorn kindly shared the best photos with us in a timely way, so that we could bring our family into the moment. The slideshow she created was true to the feel of our wedding and the feel of Hawaii. Infinite Bliss Weddings is reasonably priced and though they are a small operation, they have everything you will need for a quiet and beautiful wedding on the Big Island. I can't recommend them enough.

Becky made my special day the VERY BEST that I could've hoped for! I was very nervous and I pretty…read moremuch waited until the last minute to handle everything. She literally soothed my frazzled nerves and provided my fiancé and me' with everything we needed before we even arrived, and once we arrived onto the Island she ensured everything was streamlined and in order. She didn't miss a beat!! She had all of the resources needed -- from an AWESOME makeup artist (Kassie), photographer (Hannah), to where to go for final marriage licensing signing. She even files your license for you!! Once our special day arrived, her ceremony literally brought tears to my eyes. It was just so beautiful... words cannot express... From the serene ocean ritual, her loving and warm words during the ceremony that were genuinely from the heart made my wedding day so memorable and filled with love. As nervous and unorganized as I was, Becky made my day PERFECT!!! I can't thank her and her awesome husband, Matt, enough!!! Becky was a Godsend!! She's the BEST at what she does, hand down!!! Aloha!!

Our wedding ceremony was absolutely beautiful, Karen made our Special Day everything we could…read morehave asked for. Adding some special touches that we weren't expecting! We definitely recommend reaching out to her if you are looking for something simple but elegant.

Aunty Tutu - More Than Just an Officiant, She's Family!…read more If you're looking for the most incredible wedding officiant in Hawaii, look no further than Aunty Tutu! Seriously, don't walk, RUN to book her! She's not just an officiant, she makes you feel like ohana (family) throughout the entire process. From the very beginning, Aunty Tutu put us at ease. She has this infectious smile that lights up the room, and her warmth is truly genuine. We trusted her completely, and that trust made the whole wedding planning process so much smoother. On the wedding day, Aunty Tutu absolutely stole the show (in the best way possible!). Her ceremony was perfect - a beautiful blend of Hawaiian traditions and the spirit of Aloha. Our guests couldn't stop raving about how wonderful she was. There was literally a line to take pictures with her after the ceremony! If you're looking for an officiant who will make your wedding ceremony a truly special and unforgettable experience, look no further than Aunty Tutu. Mahalo nui loa (thank you very much) Aunty Tutu for making our wedding day so perfect!

On Saturday May 6th, 2023 we had the most beautiful wedding ceremony and reception at Papa Kona…read morecourtesy of Feel the Touch of Aloha and Alohilani weddings. Aunty Tutu was a dream come true; every fine detail was worked out. Kaleo's guitar and Aunty's singing really brought the event together to begin, and her ceremony was absolutely perfect. My bride has never felt more beautiful or special. Aunty truly loves everyone of the people she marries; she calls us her "children" and she means it. I have never felt such an 'Ohana bond with someone so quickly. Aunty tutu is truly the gem of Big Island! It was such an honor to have her perform our ceremony, and to work with her friend Jeanette Clark over at Alohilani. Both of these woman created a solid foundation for the perfect day and I wouldn't change a single thing. If you are local and looking for tradition; this is it! If you are having a destination wedding; Feel the Touch of Aloha is absolute perfection for what you are looking for. No one loses when Aunty Tutu runs an event; let me tell you! She was phenomenal and I will never forget the absolute best day of my life. I owe her eternally.

Turtle Point is famous in this neck of the woods as an amazing place to get married... I don't…read moredisagree. I attended a small wedding on Turtle Point which is located on the grounds of the beautiful Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel. This is the perfect place to get married if you are looking for a destination wedding on the Big Island. Getting married here right before a sunset is a must. Gorgeous photo opp with the beautiful sunset in the background. Such a special moment for all and so many great memories. Priceless.

What an amazing and special flower shop! My cousin ended up in the hospital while on vacation on…read morethe big island and it happened to be the day before Christmas eve. The flower shop, although super swamped managed to listen to my voicemail, text me and coordinate not only the most beautiful mini bouquet, but also added special tea and picked up some books and special gifts to bring to her post surgery. The owner Laura is an artist and the care by her staff (thanks Rosa!!) during their busiest season was truly appreciated and exceptional!!!

I'm so happy with the arraignment you made for my daughter's birthday…read more This is the 2nd year I've used you. Thank you so much for doing such an amazing job on the flowers for Ashleigh! She loved them! I love them! The Lillie's are her faves! You guys rock!! You went above & beyond to accommodate the last minute change to the delivery! I will definitely use your shop again!