Came and visited here for a brunch with the girls. Parking was difficult as there is limited…read moreparking on the premises and street parking is limited as well. We ended up getting lucky with street parking close by but our other gfs had to park a few blocks away/by the park The ambiance is so cute. There's indoor outdoor and upstairs seating. The upstairs seems like it's more for bigger parties-- there was a baby shower going on when we arrived The food was good. Highly recommend the corn soup, seafood rice gratin, and the dessert trio. Flavors were light but delicious! Menu is slightly limited but this restaurant gives more of a small cafe feel. Dress for photos as there's a bunch of photo opportunities in the yard/outdoor space and great lighting. Will definitely be back to try their dinner menu

My wife had watched a video where a Korean YouTuber had a great experience at Waikiki Leia. I asked…read moremy wife if she wanted to try it and we planned to go for a Saturday brunch. The restaurant's website says: Brunch Saturday and Sunday ONLY 9:30am - 2:30pm (Last seating 1:30pm) I tried making a reservation via OpenTable for various times within the posted Brunch period, but kept getting "Please accept our apologies, OpenTable has no availability on this date at this restaurant," and suggesting future similar Friday times for weeks in advance. I wondered what sort of answer I would get if I phoned directly, but when I repeatedly called during business hours, no one answered the phone. As a last resort, I even offered to take a vacation day from work so we could schedule for one of the Fridays OpenTable kept suggesting, but at this point, she had lost interest. She said I shouldn't have to go so far as to take off from work just to give this restaurant a try.

My husband and I made a last minute decision to do a "courthouse wedding" before our big event in…read moreorder to ease some legal and moving issues we were having. 7 days before our selected date, we realized courthouses close at 4pm on Fridays and we were planning to pick up our marriage license that day--at 3:30pm after work. Cue Rev. James Chun--I send him an inquiry at 8:30pm on a holiday and get a phone call him from him within 15 min saying let's book your beach wedding. 5 days later, my in-laws flew down from the mainland and with my parents, brother and grandfather, witnessed a beautiful and intimate ceremony at sunset at Magic Island. James was not only professional and helpful in the whole process, but despite not knowing us at all, truly found the words to capture our love and curated a ceremony that was truly "us." I cannot recommend him enough and feel so thankful he was the one to go on this adventure with us!!

Rev. James Chun helped my husband and I feel at Ease during our rehearsal the day before our…read morewedding by making sure we both knew what to do and gave us discrete little cues incase we forgot some steps for the day of the wedding. He was easy to communicate with. His directions for our rehearsal were clear and easy to follow. During the day of our wedding he ensured our ceremony went smoothly, he informed our guests it was an unplugged ceremony and that he would give them a moment once he pronounced us husband and wife to pull out their phones and capture the moment. He even stepped aside during our kiss at the alter. He is very professional and down to earth. I highly recommend working with him. He will ensure you are comfortable and will make sure your day is everything you hoped for and more.

The owner was very professional and kind. She knows what I wanted and what I needed even before I…read moreasked. She asked in very details that I didn't even think of. Because of her delicate and thoughtful care, my 4th anniversary pictures turned out more perfect than I expected. She has beautiful dresses, accessories or any related decorations. The photographer was over 20 years experienced n photography majored so he is a professional and fully experienced. Both the owner, Sunnie and the photographer listens what I really want very carefully n prepared thoroughly. I was not able to take pictures with wedding gawn due to hot summer weather but I would love to visit her again n take next anniversary pictures in a beautiful wedding gawn that she has at her shop.

From the owner: Yegrina Hawaii Wedding values customer's need most. We are…read moretotal wedding company. Most trendy wedding dresses, K beauty hair and makeup (Wedding, Events & Photoshoot) customized wedding flowers, decoration rentals and professional photographer. Planning & Coordinating each client's wedding as if our own wedding. Every details and customer's needs matter to us.

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 feel blessed having chosen Haiku Garden as our venue of choice. Morgan & team did a fantastic…read morejob. Special mentions to the DJ, florist, officiant, and all kitchen staff. DJ played each of our favorite songs at the exact precise moment. Officiant performed better than expected and truly left us unforgettable memories. Florist gave us beautiful flowers (and even more flowers than what we ordered). The catered food on the wedding day was better than the food we had at the restaurant when we tried out the place before the wedding. Multiple guests praised how delicious the food was, and I tried them myself on the day of, and I can confirm they are delicious. Morgan and team on the day of orchestrated the timeline very well. The ceremony venue was gorgeous in April. It mattered because every photo taken looked beautiful.

Met Aunty Merryl at my friend's wedding at Kualoa Ranch back on August 20, 2016. She was extremely…read morefriendly and easy to talk to. You can tell she knows what she's doing. She made sure everyone in the wedding party stayed hydrated and even gave us breath mints (just in case, lol). The end result was a beautiful wedding. Couldn't have asked for more. Would definitely recommend!

From the owner: Specializing in: - Gift Baskets…read more- Party & Event Planners - Wedding Chapels & Ceremonies - Wedding Reception Locations & Services - Wedding Planning & Consultants - Gift Shops - Wedding Supplies & Services

I normally do not write reviews but this team deserves a special mention. From the photoshoot to…read morethe wedding day, everything went as planned. The attention to detail, sense of urgency, the care for the bride was all spot on. They really do take the stress out of your special day so you can enjoy the beauty of Hawaii. For us specifically, we had family members coming from multiple places and I caught a fever. Thankfully, the Idowedding team hand held us through the entire process from advising which hotel to stay at and what's popular to eat. Their care allows you to stress less. It did not feel like we were going through a cookie cutter machine but rather they viewed us as a project to succeed on which makes all the difference in customer experience. Five stars from me as they really impressed me with their personal touch on our once in a lifetime day.

I had my wedding back in April this year 2024. Cindy and Jessica were very helpful in the whole…read morewedding planning process. It was helpful during the intake because they ask specific questions to narrow down your search and give you a very easy list of the options for what you are looking for. I do think it would have been a smoother process in the beginning if there was regular communication from the very getgo but it was a little slow as I'm sure they had to prioritize the weddings that were more upcoming. However when it came time closer to our wedding they were definitely very involved in trying to get all details lined up. I had some anxiety with the wedding and whole planning process especially with the weather conditions but there was consistent and constant communication leading up and their advice and suggestions/expertise really helped in making decisions. The day itself was difficult as it was really downpouring right up until the ceremony began but seeing the staff and Cindy and Jessica work so hard for all things to come together was really wonderful and you can tell they really worked hard to make everything come together. Planning a destination is not easy at all and as much of a difficulty it is making decisions, having this team really made it so much easier and you can feel like you can leave it up to them to get everything completed. There were a few hiccups with some items of course that you can expect with all weddings for sure but it was still such an amazing and easy experience that you don't even care about the things that didn't go fully right and just remember the amazing time and the whole wedding that it didn't feel there were any regrets at all. Cindy especially was so good at responses and answering all the nitty gritty that they are such a great team and Jessica really tries to take on the stresses for you so that you're not stressed as the bride. I would recommend if you're looking for a wedding planner as they have a lot encompassing to offer and my wedding turned out absolutely beautiful! Thank you Ido team and Jessica and Cindy especially!!!

Pros 1. Flexible vendor policy: They were fine with us…read morehiring vendors we found ourselves. 2. Chinese-speaking support: This was helpful for family members who aren't comfortable communicating in English. 3. Natural-looking photos: The photo style is natural, and they were willing to accommodate some of our shot requests. 4. Makeup recommendation: The makeup artist they recommended (Abbie) was good, provided us polished makeup, and she was attentive and responsible with touch-ups. Major Cons 1. Big attitude shift after we signed. Before we signed, communication was quick and friendly. After signing, there was a period when they became extremely difficult to reach. I understand wedding season is busy, but going 1-2 weeks with no response is not acceptable. It made us feel like our wedding simply wasn't important to them. 2. Rude, harsh tone on the wedding day. Right before the ceremony started, the coordinator (CJ) sharply asked me, my husband, and my dad: "You didn't practice the handoff?" That kind of accusatory, sarcastic comment is the last thing a couple needs moments before walking down the aisle. It's the coordinator's job to guide the process, not blame the family. It immediately put us in a bad mood. 3. Dismissive of the bride's requests. I wanted the family members to walk down the aisle, and I had already discussed it with the band. CJ responded with an unpleasant, challenging tone--"They're walking too?" To avoid conflict and protect my mood, I gave in and said only the groom would walk. That also meant we lost the moment we planned with Canon, a piece I really love. I'm still sad about that. 4. Poor vendor coordination. Even something as basic as the cake delivery became something I had to worry about myself. If there was an issue, it should have been communicated ahead of time, not brought up last-minute on the wedding day. 5. Weak handling of time changes / emergencies. We were delayed by a little over ten minutes due to circumstances outside our control. Even with that, we still should have had a short pre-ceremony photo window to breathe, listen to the music, take photos, and settle our nerves. Instead, because the coordinator didn't clarify details with the band in advance, they immediately rushed everything when we arrived. Many songs I carefully chose were never heard. The priority felt like "finish the schedule," not "help the couple enjoy their wedding." 6. Package items not delivered. There should be musicians playing/singing a few songs during post-ceremony photo time to keep the atmosphere lively. That never happened. 7. Edited photos delivered very late, and then they stopped responding. After the wedding, I had to ask twice just to receive the retouched photos, and they looked rushed and rough, like they were done quickly before sent out. We then requested re-edits. At first there were replies (though I still had to keep following up). But after the last round of feedback, more than two months passed and I still never received the updated photos. I sent multiple follow-up emails and got no response. Minor Cons 1. Inconsistent pricing and a depends on mood feel. Small add-on services kept changing price, sometimes the same service was quoted at $100, other times $40. That lack of consistency felt unprofessional. 2. Limited vendor recommendations. I ended up finding most vendors myself. The florist they recommended was also significantly more expensive, over 60% higher than the florist I found. Overall If I had to score it out of 100: * Coordination: 50/100 * Photography: 80/100 * Photo editing/delivery: 50/100 The biggest issue is that the planner/coordinator and photographer they provided were the same person, and unfortunately neither role was handled well. I wouldn't recommend this setup. For future couples: it's much better to hire different specialists rather than one person trying to cover multiple vendor roles.

Going with Hawaii-Day Wedding & Events for wedding planning service is by far the best decision we…read morehave ever made! Their professionalism is unmatched and they communicated exceptionally well with us throughout the entire processes. I highly recommend them!

We reached out on short notice and was able to setup a time on sunset a few days out. Rita was…read moregreat, making our little ones feel at ease during the photo shoot. Despite taking a little extra time to prepare the final edited photos, she took care of us and we're grateful for the gesture. Ultimately, the final shots were gorgeous and we have a lovely memory for our postcards.

We chose to do a maternity shoot with Rita and we couldn't have been more happy!…read more Rita was knowledgeable and offered several gem locations for our shoot! She was very friendly and made our shoot fun! Would highly recommend Manawa Creative to capture moments that will last forever!

The Kona low storm system really threw us for a loop. Our (very expensive!) wedding venue became…read moreinaccessible, and we had to find a new venue and completely replan everything in less than 24 hours. Shari and her team immediately went into action. They were truly all hands on deck. What could have been an incredibly stressful and disappointing situation turned into a beautiful and memorable experience because of them. Throughout it all, they made me feel completely at ease. I knew I was in capable, professional hands. They were flexible, proactive, and handled every obstacle that came their way with confidence and grace. They also communicated all the changes with our vendors and even renegotiated details to make the new plan and venue work within such a tight timeline. Honestly, I don't even know the full extent of everything they handled on the day of and that says so much about how seamlessly they managed it all. I was able to relax, be present, and truly enjoy my wedding day. It was a beautiful celebration, and it's all thanks to Shari and her team at CWH!

Shari / Couture Weddings did a really wonderful job for our wedding. My husband and I hired her…read moreboth for wedding coordination and design/visuals for our wedding in Honolulu. There are two areas in particular where she and her team did an amazing job: (1) Design/decoration services: My husband and I didn't know a lot about wedding decorations, and Shari did an incredible job translating our overall design preferences into all of the details that contributed to an absolutely beautiful wedding day. She had a great eye for tying together the design and color choices for our flowers, linens, ceremony and reception decorations into one cohesive, romantic look that completely exceeded our expectations on the day of our wedding. We received so many compliments from our guests, too. There was no way our wedding aesthetic would have come out the way it did without Shari's advice and design suggestions. It was so magical!! (2) Day-of support and planning: Our wedding day went off without a hitch from start to finish, thanks to Shari and her team's support and attention to detail on the day of. It felt like whenever we had a question, a personal need (such as a drink of water or trip to the bathroom!) or the next item on the timeline was coming up, someone was there to address it and because of this level of support, my husband and I were able to fully enjoy and immerse ourselves in our special day. Beyond these two things, Shari provided so much support leading up to our wedding and is also super friendly and easy to work with. If you are considering her for your wedding, you should definitely go for it. Thank you Shari and team for making our wedding such a beautiful day to remember for the rest of our lives!