While the ceremony and everything was absolutely beautiful, it definitely felt like they just…read morewanted us to get it over with and leave their venue! I'm not upset with the wedding itself but I feel like the workers there could've been more caring and respectful about our day.

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

Woah I was so impressed and grateful to have so much help before and during my wedding. We worked…read morewith Morgan virtually and she was very knowledgeable and had great ideas. Rehearsal and day of wedding I had Kat helping me. She was a breath of fresh air, intuitive and kept people on a schedule. She helped me feel calm and that everything was in order. Day of the wedding we also had Kim helping and she brought a great energy and made sure I had a drink in my hand at all times. Also the male servers were very kind and proactive. (I wish I knew their names.) I appreciate how nice and accommodating the staff was to my dog Chili. He loved being apart of our special day I'm very happy he was able to be there. The food was insane, the drinks were tasty, and the atmosphere was incredible. It smelled so amazing and we had great weather. There's not a bad spot on the property to take photographs. I can't wait to see my photos I took behind the pond in the greenery. I'm very glad I picked this venue for my wedding. The staff did us a solid and boxed up some food for my husband and I and we ate it right after we left. That was really cool of them. We had an issue with an unprofessional vendor after our wedding and they were able to help us resolve the problem and understood our concerns. Mahalo again Haiku Gardens we appreciate you!

We had our wedding ceremony and reception here with 140 people. We could not have chosen a better…read morevenue. You cannot beat these views. They are full service venue, they offer a lot of services booked by them which makes planning easier. I booked the solo guitarist thru the venue for the ceremony I don't know his name but he did an amazing job! I got the bride suite to get ready and definitely recommend, it's comfy and has AC. I booked my hair and makeup with the venue her name was Emily, she was EXCELLENT. My hair and makeup stayed put all day! The staff there was great, Kat and Kim were our coordinators that day. I booked the DJ thru the venue it was Bliss DJs, the DJ was Kembo and he was so friggging amazing. I did my cakes thru Sam's Club and my mom just put flowers on them. I recommend doing this if you're on a budget, the wedding cake and sheet cake were like $45 each. My mom did the wedding arch and ceremony chair flowers. We ordered pupus, buffet lunch and added the roast pig. The food was good, the pig was delicious. The best entreee on our menu was the sweet sour chicken.

Working with Katie and her team was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. From the…read morevery beginning, she brought such a calming, confident presence--she truly listened to our ideas and then sprinkled her creative magic to bring them to life in a way that far exceeded anything we imagined. The florals were breathtaking! Every bloom felt thoughtfully placed, and the way she transformed our venue into an enchanted, romantic garden still gives me goosebumps. Guests were blown away by the unique, whimsical touches--like the floral arch that looked like it had grown right out of a fairytale and the delicate arrangements that danced down the aisles like poetry. Beyond her artistry, she was just so easy to work with. Responsive, flexible, kind, and completely in tune with the vibe we were going for. She handled everything with grace and genuine enthusiasm. If you're looking for someone who can make your floral dreams feel effortless and truly magical--this is your person. I can't recommend her highly enough!

Katie and her dream were an absolute dream to work with. I found her on Instagram and knew she'd be…read morethe perfect florist for my outdoor whimsical garden party aesthetic. I let her know my budget and she was able to work around it to make the most beautiful ceremony set up. She is excellent at her job, prompt to respond to messages and just a star. Thanks Katie & Belle De Jour team.

Justine must be doing something right as she's been able to get the wedding planning contract for…read morethree of my extended family's weddings plus my wedding. It is a fairly safe bet that the next batch of my cousins' weddings will be perfectly planned and implemented by her competent hands. Justine helped us through the process from getting vendors, keeping us on track, to the day of the event, table decoration, welcome table décor, directing guests and the wedding party on where to be, when to move and helping pack up the site. She also helped handle tip distribution. We did a sizable number of video calls, phone calls, and emails. She is very responsive. We definitely would have been in a much more stressful state without her timelines, budget outlines, and overall guidance. Highly recommend if you're looking for a wedding planner to give Luana Events and Justine a call.

We ABSOLUTELY LOVED working with Justine! Her intimate knowledge of local vendors proved…read moreinvaluable, saving us countless hours of research and costly mistakes. What truly set her apart was her genuine interest in getting to know us as a couple; she took the time to understand our vision, budget, preferences, and what would make our day special. Her patience was remarkable - she thoughtfully (and honestly) addressed every question we had, no matter how minor it seemed, and always made us feel supported throughout the planning process. On the day of, her impeccable organizational skills and attention to detail ensured every moment unfolded exactly as planned. We couldn't imagine achieving such a perfect celebration without her expertise and dedication. For any couple considering a destination wedding, Justine is easily one of the best decisions you can make.

I wanted to wait until I recieved my professional photos to write a post about Gabby, but I can't…read morewait because she is too amazing and I have to share her unbelievable abilities for other brides and grooms out there looking for a wedding planner. The amount of beauty and effort Gabby put into our wedding is unreal. I met Gabby in 2019 and had to change my wedding date 3 times since then. I started to forget what we had planned for the wedding but Gabby was so good on giving us reassurance and asking us about our concerns and how she can fix them. Every suggestion she gave we went with and it did not disappoint. We upgraded the white tent to a clear tent, added signature cocktails and more. The weekend of the wedding my husband and I thought we would have enough time to get all the alcohol and mixers at Costco before our wedding. Boy were we wrong! We packed up our car and had to Uber in another because there was simply not enough room for all the packages. The day before the wedding we told Gabby last minute if she can help get the rest of the mixers plus some last minute things we needed from the rehearsal. I knew it was a lot to ask in very little time so I told her if it's not possible then no hard feelings and we will use what we have. She was able to deliver and provide everything! On our wedding day it was something straight out of a dream! Every detail was perfectly placed and Gabby would make sure to deliver us our signature cocktails every few hours because we were so busy with photos and talking to people. She truly goes above and beyond and deserves an award for being such a boss while being an amazing mother at the same time. I forgot to mention she just has a baby when I first met her and idk how she did it but she was able to handle work and mom life as if it were easy. I'm so sad the wedding is over but I am truly happy my husband and I have chosen Gabby. I feel like I'm losing a friend even though I am sure this won't be the last I see her. I'll need to have a Hawaiian celebration again soon and will 100% use her because this experience was an addicting adventure that needs to happen again!

Gabby was EXCELLENT!! We originally planned our wedding for 2020 then Covid hit. From the get go…read moreshe was so flexible, understanding, and accommodating!! We had to reschedule and once we had a new date (2 years later in 2022) we were ecstatic when she confirmed she'd be available on our special day! We were so happy to get to still be able to have her as our day of coordinator. She made sure we were prepared, all of our vendors were prepared, and that everything ran smoothly on our special day :) She went above and beyond! I completely forgot my adapter to connect my laptop to our projector for our slideshow and she went all the way back home to pick hers up so we could use it!! She saved us!! She and her associate Cass were both so so pleasant, kind, and easy to work with! From our setup to tear down, dress rehearsal, and more I can not stress enough how incredible Bella Weddings was! We flew in from Austin to have our wedding back in Hawaii where I'm from so as expected there were some items that we needed to have shipped to Kailua in advance and she offered her service to accept the items and then transport them to our venue on the day of! Such a huge help in every way!! She even made sure that all of our key guests arrived before we started our ceremony which was very important to us as well :) Highly highly recommend Gabby and her team!! They were great!

We had a fantastic experience using Something New for our Day-Of Coordination for our recent…read morewedding at Kualoa Ranch. Charelle was fun to work with, organized, easy to communicate with and a wealth of knowledge for every question I had in the lead-up to the wedding. She met with us the week before the wedding and also ran our rehearsal for our bridal party the day before the wedding, which helped everyone feel confident for the ceremony the next day. The wedding day itself went by flawlessly -- Charelle and her assistant Jillian did a great job managing all the vendors and we were able to stick to the timeline without any delays. Having the two of them there coordinating everything definitely helped me stay calm and enjoy the wedding day instead of worrying about things. We received so many compliments from our guests on what a smooth day it was, resulting in a fantastic wedding everyone enjoyed. Initially I was on the fence about hiring a wedding coordinator but my husband and I think it was one of the best decisions we made! Thank you Something New for doing an incredible job and making sure our wedding day was perfect!

Charelle and her team are just AMAZING! From the beginning - she was right there with us. Providing…read moresuggestions, letting us know what we had to do, providing us resources for vendors and organizing our budget and timeline. Our wedding would not have been possible without her with us every step of the way! The day of, her team was our main support: calm, collective and kept us on schedule! Magically they set everything up - it all looked perfect! And we didn't even notice but they even did the breakdown in such a timely manner. We used her many resources even for performing our wedding ceremony. We recommend Charelle and her team 100%! They care and love what they do and want to make every brides day feel soooo special!! Thank you Charelle and team!!

My husband and I recently got married in Oahu. We wanted an intimate wedding for our family and…read morevery close friends and Dianna understood our vision perfectly. Planning a wedding in Hawaii from California is difficult but Dianna made everything so easy. She is quick to respond to your emails and questions and you can depend on her to get the job done. She is open and honest and is willing to help you work within your budget and with whatever parts of the wedding planning process you want help. Dianna is very knowledgeable and experienced, and we immediately felt comfortable after we met her. She is very accommodating and even willing to go above and beyond what is required of a wedding planner. Hawaii Weddings and Event truly caters to the kind of event you're having and your exact needs. All the vendors that Dianna used for our wedding were exceptional. Our wedding day was perfect. The venue that Dianna had suggested for our intimate private ceremony was exceptional. The day went on without one hiccup. We couldn't have had a more relaxing stress-free wedding. Thank you, Dianna for making our wedding day perfect! I honestly cannot recommend a more phenomenal wedding planner/coordinator!

I'm a really organized person and have no problems choosing my own vendors but I was shopping for a…read moreday-of coordinator to help oversee everything on the long awaited day. I'm not sure if it's just me but I think there should be a minimum three day response time. If that's not doable, I may accept one week but definitely not two. And there's more... Finally got a response so I go over the package and call them back with questions for all these "extra charges." Getting married outside of Honolulu? There's a charge for that. Having the ceremony and reception at different locations? There's a charge for that. Having it at the same place? There's a charge for that too. More than 75 guests? You guessed it!!! There's a charge for that too! Paying with a credit card so you can earn miles? Yes, there's a charge for that. 3.5% processing fee to be exact! But with all those extra charges, I was still going to book them because of their reputation. I mean look at their reviews! So, I told them to send me the contract and it never came. Two weeks later, I get a email apologizing for the delay and asking me where my venue was again. Are you serious? I need an organized coordinator that I can trust! I sent them an email saying I will no longer need their services. Guess how many emails I got after that? Like five in a row with more apologies and excuses of how busy they were and how they're working on hiring and training someone to make the contracts. Whatever, I don't care. You can't handle the volume of your business, that's your problem. I need someone that can handle. I'm so happy I didn't go with them. I now have a coordinator that responds to all my emails and there are no extra fees. One that I trust and that is something so vital for one of the most important days of your life!

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

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

Hiring A Perfect Day was the best decision we made for our wedding. From the moment we met with…read moreKelly, she was so helpful providing recommendations and helping us with our timeline. The day of our wedding, Kelly and her team were absolute pros! They handled everything from steaming the bridesmaid dresses to ensuring our vendors had everything in place. We didn't have to think about anything except enjoying our special day with our friends, family and each other.

I don't normally take the time to write Yelp reviews for fellow wedding vendors, but Kelly and her…read moreteam are truly phenomenal. They provide every bride and her entire entourage with such excellence as their standard, and they expect nothing less from themselves from the moment the day begins until the very end of the wedding. Whether it's assisting in the get-ready room, helping with timelines, calming nerves, or making sure every little detail is taken care of, Kelly consistently goes above and beyond for her clients. As a fellow wedding professional, I can honestly say that working alongside a team like theirs not only makes my job easier, but you can literally feel the stress in the room subside knowing Kelly is there. Brides are so well taken care of, supported, and set up for the best possible day. Their professionalism, care, and heart for what they do truly stand out, and it shows in every interaction. Highly, highly recommend.

Our wedding at Male'ana Gardens was an absolute dream! From the moment we arrived, we felt like we…read morewere in paradise. The getting-ready space was peaceful and beautiful, setting the perfect tone for the day, and every part of the venue--from the ceremony site to the dinner setup and beyond--was breathtaking. Kellie, Cheri, and all the vendors were warm, attentive, and made everything feel effortless. Their kindness and attention to detail really helped us relax and enjoy every moment. If you're looking for a venue that's stunning and feels like home, Male'ana Gardens is it. We couldn't have imagined a more perfect place to celebrate!

Like many 2020 couples, original weddings plans have gone out the window. With no changes in the…read moretier system and so much limitations, we decided to just go for it. My husband and I decided to look at small venues and saw Maleana Gardens. Usually they do small weddings up to 20 people. I was a little hesitant at first because on their IG it looked a little too good to be true and I didn't hear much about it. After speaking with Cheri, the owner, she invited us to go down to their property and take a look for ourselves before booking. We totally winged it and went. The property is full of luscious tropical plants, amazing photo ops, and overall absolutely beautiful! It felt like we were on another island. Cheri shared she and her husband,Scott planted all of the plants and maintained the grounds for many years. So cool! Going through the process of planning (yes even for an intimate ceremony) can be stressful. Through out the process, Cheri was easy to get a hold of and so helpful during this crazy time. Our wedding ceremony was able to go as planned and we didn't have to worry about anything. Cheri worked with our vendors and was even able to do a last minute set up for cake cutting. Thank you to Cheri for everything! We are truly grateful that we were able to have our Covid wedding ceremony!