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!

Our dream wedding in Hawaii on 3/10/2026 was a wonderfully beautiful experience thanks to Weddings…read moreOf Hawaii! The secret beach location was such an amazingly beautiful place for our wedding and photos. We're looking forward to seeing the pictures soon! We are truly blessed and grateful for the overall kindness, care and professionalism by the entire staff. Highly recommended and wishing this business continued blessings of success always!

Sorry for the late post. I was waiting for pictures so I can provide you all with visuals hehe…read more Anyways. We got married at Haiku Gardens on 9/3/2025. Amazing individuals involved: We worked with Tamara, Morgan, and Kat. Tamara ended up being on maternity leave (CONGRATS TO HER!!) and we worked mostly with Morgan as she helped continued getting us ready and settled for the big day. We met Kat on rehearsal day and she helped us and the wedding crew know what to do and what will happen on the big day. And Kat was there with Morgan the day of to help run the show. Most of our communication was from emails. No texting. And phone appointments. Heads up: a wedding happens almost everyday here at Haiku Gardens so getting an immediate reply via emails and phone calls are not always guaranteed. So ADVICE - set those phone appointments! VERY HELPFUL to do! Haiku Gardens have many different wedding packages to choose from. They will layout the pricing for you of each package. My husband and I did an "a la carte" instead. Tamara and Morgan were on task and organized with the pricing of everything and anything added or subtracted. As far as vendors go, we definitely let them choose which ones to use (I believe the vendors they use are ones they mostly use in their wedding ceremonies) and all vendors were GREAT! We had no issues with them at all. I had to ask Morgan a few times who were the vendors so I can look them up online on my free time and follow them on IG and FB. Our reception was at Haleiwa Jose's which is up the little hill and very close by. They provide a golf cart to pick up and drop off guests and wedding crew from the ceremony site to the reception site. Tamara and Morgan showed pricing of menu choices. We chose the buffet option and added a roasted pig station. Per our guests, they loved everything and said all food choices were delicious! Nothing was dry or too salty. PERFECT! They even enjoyed the bar. Reception Space used was great. Just seeing the amazing trees, mountains, sky...was a perfect view. We had a small group - 53 guests - but Haiku Gardens can definitely have more than 100. Haiku Gardens....sigh...the scenery...BEAUTIFUL and PEACEFUL. With of course a couple sounds from the roosters, which we didn't mind. We're Filipino and we get that in the Philippines so we're used to it hehe. It was hot that day. LOL. During the ceremony, all of us were sweating. Good thing, our wedding favors were fans for the guests to use. But even though it was hot, everyone enjoyed and the Aloha spirit was definitely present. The floral decor was just how I wanted it. They turned out so beautifully. Wedding decor, which were from me, were arranged as asked. Morgan even let me borrow a couple of easels for the reception :) Haiku Garden's ceremonies are "DAY weddings," so just know you have the venue with reception (at Haleiwa Joe's) from 10am-2:30pm. Which was fine. My husband and I were looking for something not too long or during most of the day (we already got married at a city hall in San Francisco a year ago). It was definitely convenient for us. DJ and Emcee were perfect. We really loved our Emcee. She definitely helped reception activities go by within time range without the rush or push of getting things done. The only thing that did not happen (which we assumed because of time) is our money dance. L'Amour Photography & Video - They are amazing! Just having them on our special day was fun and they helped eased any nerves. Still waiting for the rest of the photos, but the videos they captured - wonderful! All in all, we are glad we found Haiku Gardens and Tamara and Morgan. Everything went smoothly before and during the big day. I did not feel stressed as I expected to be hehe. Views were amazing especially if you are not wanting a beach wedding. Our guests cannot stop talking about the ceremony and the food! And my husband and I love reliving and remembering the small details that happened on our big day. Mahalo Haiku Gardens for everything!!

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!

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!

It's all in the name - Kelly and her team from A Perfect Day ensured that our wedding went off…read morewithout a hitch! Kelly is an extremely organized person and was very prepared during all four zoom meetings that led up to the big day. She would respond so quickly to any question I had through text or email, and was very thorough. We were able to work with her as her services were included in our package through Hawaii Vista Weddings. She never made me feel like my questions were too much, even though I'm sure as an anxious bride I had asked her the same thing five million times! I highly recommend Kelly and A Perfect Day!

For my 800th review milestone, I wanted to highlight a business that is very near and dear to our…read morehearts. We hired A Perfect Day for our wedding coordination, and Kelly and team were nothing short of a godsend. Having never been married before, and not actually living in Hawaii, we had so many questions and concerns. With over 20+ years of experience in the industry, Kelly was able to provide loads of guidance, suggestions, and insights into the process. And truly helped us be at ease, remain on track and organized going into the big day, and ensure all the pieces of the puzzle clicked in place on the day of. We hired Kelly 6 months out from our wedding date, and right off the bat she scheduled 4 separate virtual meetings with us to address any questions and discuss logistics. Through her, we were able to find great vendors, coordinate with all the various external parties to ensure seamless planning, and made sure all of the details, however minute, were all planned and executed appropriately. She was also very responsive to all email communications we had with her, and very knowledgeable about our venue and vendors. After our wedding, A Perfect Day has featured our wedding on both their social media and website blog, and we are immensely grateful for of all of their kindness and professionalism. If you are looking for a wedding planner or day-of coordinator for your upcoming wedding, I can state without any hesitation that A Perfect Day is the way to go!

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!