Great person. Janice was very thorough during the prep, however, there were many issues during the rehearsal day & on the wedding day. For starters, Janice told us that she had another wedding the same day in the morning AFTER she had my then fiancé & I sign her contract. There were issues in Janice not coordinating clearance for my 91-year-old flower girl & her caregiver to drive up the special utility road for the rehearsal AND wedding day; resulting in my flower girl & her caregiver driving 40+ minutes TWO DAYS in a row, just to be turned around by security. The result was that I had NO flower girl on my wedding day & my officiant announced to my seated guests if anyone had seen ______ (my flower girl's name). Causing confusion and frustration to my guests, bridal party, my parents, and the groom, & myself. My mom was talking on the phone with my flower girl's caregiver trying to figure out what was happening & why security turned them around, while also trying to rush back to get her makeup touch-up. My mom tried to call Janice's phone to ask for help in coordinating my flower girl's arrival, however, Janice did not pick up. Later Janice said something along the lines of I don't keep my phone on me when I go to the ceremony area.....I couldn't help but think, "You're the VERY ONE who SHOULD have your phone on you in case anything happens or we need help. During the Reception, she was in the back by the DJ the whole time and when I was thinking that the DJ forgot a special family dance song...I, the bride had to get up from the sweetheart table at the front and walk across the side of the dance floor to flag Janice down (twice because there was an interruption) to ask her if they skipped/forgot about the special family dance. Her team also did not set up the game supplies to be under the sweetheart table, so I had to walk over to a maid-of honor and ask her to get the box at the pavilion labeled "reception." Since Janice had a wedding in the morning when my bridal party arrived to Kualoa Ranch, her sister and significant other came to help set things up. The makeup artist's scheduled time on the itinerary was off from what was communicated to the makeup artist...so we thought the makeup artist was late. The sister didn't know much about how to help set up things and even said she was tired and hungry...so I, the bride gave her a banana to snack on. I honestly could go on...but will just say that I would NOT recommend this company for your special wedding day. read more

First off, I don't normally give negative reviews unless the the business is super bad or the customer service is horrible. We had a family wedding this past weekend. A Coordinator is someone who coordinates and is responsible to get things in order and help alleviate the stress that happens at an event. I understand it's a difficult job, but it's your profession nonetheless. Janice was like a deer in headlights and seemed like she had no idea what was happening at all. Her commitment to her job was almost non existent. She's was supposed to be at our rehearsal at the church, but apparently didn't plan her day well as she was only half present during our rehearsal. She agreed ahead of time to be there and changed it up because she "forgot" she had another event to be at. It is your job to get your stuff together. If you can't make it, say you can't! Don't agree to it and cancel and assume you have a handle on the wedding when you obviously don't. She was also late on the day of the wedding because of her alarm! Oh my goodness! All our vendors ended up contacting the bride because Janice wasn't available! Worse yet, she asked the bridesmaid and groomsmen to do her duties because she wasn't there. The ceremony didn't go as planned, but we improvised. Poor execution on her part since she wasn't at the entirety of our rehearsal! Reception was also dismal! Information was given to her prior, but was never checked out to account for errors or changes, as we had to, again, improvise on our own! I've worked in the wedding industry as a photographer and videographer and have with many Coordinators over the years. Wedding Planner 808 (Janice) is one I DO NOT recommend as there is no consistency, zero punctuality and no integrity to her craft. As with any profession, it can be difficult, but at least show up to do it. Save your hard earned money and look elsewhere! read more

Janice with WeddingPlanner808 is a great wedding planner. It was very appreciated that she was very upfront about the cost of her services. The best way to contact her would be via phone or text, she is a very busy lady. Throughout the process she was great help in planning and on wedding day, she ran the day smoothly. Her years of experience definitely shown through. We didn't have vendors coming up to us with questions, she took care of it all. Would definitely recommend her to others. read more

This review is solely based on my experience working with Janice, and I wish it could be a positive one. I chose her Gold Package after a trusted friend in the wedding industry recommended her and because I wanted someone who could take stress off my shoulders and ensure my day ran smoothly. Unfortunately, my experience was the complete opposite. I ended up more stressed, more hands-on, and disappointed that I spent so much money for so little support. During the initial meeting, Janice seemed helpful, she asked questions I hadn't considered yet and gave me worksheets to stay on track. But as my wedding approached, communication and follow-through completely fell apart. Even just days before the wedding, vendors were still contacting me directly. The day of the wedding was where things went from disappointing to unacceptable. While I was getting my makeup done, vendors were still calling me instead of her. Then, an hour before my ceremony while I was in the middle of my photos after my first look, Janice called to say the ceremony venue had been rained on and asked if I wanted to move the ceremony indoors. Rather than calmly presenting options or giving her professional recommendation, she pressured me to decide on my own on the spot, adding unnecessary stress to an already emotional moment. This is exactly the kind of situation a day-of coordinator is supposed to handle to protect the bride from stress. When I arrived at the venue after deciding to move indoors, she and her team were nowhere to be found. No one gave me instructions on where to go, I couldn't reach her by phone, and the venue staff had to step in to hide me so my guests wouldn't see me and my bridal party before the ceremony. This was disorganized, unprofessional, and completely contrary to what I paid for. There was also no AC during my ceremony. My guests and I were dripping in sweat, and there was zero air circulation. It was uncomfortable! She could have coordinated with the venue POC to have the AC on during the ceremony. Throughout the process, Janice's tone and replies to me were consistently condescending and dismissive instead of being helpful, providing advice and guidance as stated in her package. When I emphasized that having time to dance was important to me, her response was not to offer advice or a solution, but to condescendingly ask " what do you want to remove from the timeline then?" On the actual day, even after we removed a photo session to save time, we still fell 30+minutes behind and she failed to tell me. My MOH and Best Man were left waiting to give speeches while Janice was nowhere to be found again. It was my emcee who finally came to tell me we were falling behind schedule. I paid for a coordinator so that I could enjoy my day without worrying about logistics, vendors, or timing, and instead, I felt completely unprotected, stressed, and on my own. I expected professionalism, communication, and leadership. What I got was condescension, disorganization, and silence at the moments when I needed her the most. Hiring Janice was unfortunately one of my biggest regrets of my wedding planning process. I am writing this review so other couples/future brides know exactly what they are signing up for and can make a fully informed decision before trusting her with one of the most important days of their lives. PS - I feel it is important to share that she asks brides to write positive reviews on multiple platforms in order to receive a free gift after the wedding. If you are going to give a gift, it should be a genuine gesture to celebrate being part of the couple's wedding day, and not a bribe for good reviews. read more

09.12.25 - Based on my husband and I's experience, Janice was such an amazing, kind, and very helpful wedding coordinator when it came to planning and finalizing our wedding details from day one leading up to our BIG DAY! Janice was very easy to work with and was always quick at responding to any questions that we had, even when last minute questions or changes came up. She was always accessible mainly via text and our consultation meetings which really helped in making the planning process go smoothly and comfortably. We had chosen the partial package since we had all of our vendors already chosen and set in motion, as well as having most of our ideas set from the beginning (centerpiece ideas, party favors, etc). Janice and her team were always so professional and helpful and really made our wedding day feel nothing but happiness, fun, and overall just stress free. It was organized and arranged beautifully and I could not have been any happier on our wedding day. What I think helped the most in ensuring this process went smoothly was that I made sure to ask questions early on or anytime something popped up in my head whether it was to Janice or to my vendors. I would recommend to any couple planning for their wedding to have their ideas or preferences somewhat thought of early on and set to be less stressful. I definitely had changes that came along during my wedding planning and by discussing with Janice those changes early, I felt like she gave me the autonomy to still have a part in my wedding planning and being able to do things that fit my visionary to have my ideal wedding. Definitely communication is key, so I think just being open and communicating with Janice frequently helped a lot. I trusted her expertise and knowledge the whole way and was glad I had her for my wedding at Ko'olau Ballrooms, which she knows so well! Her wedding packages were also very reasonable and flexible, especially if you're looking to find what works best for your budget/needs. Another plus was that we were able to work with Janice for our florals as well with Petals & Promises who provided our ceremony and reception with beautiful flowers catered to our preferences and aesthetics! I totally recommend booking and working with Janice! :) read more

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Super happy with service! Made getting married a breeze! Wouldnt have done it any other way! Thank you weddingplanner808! read more

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Janice Janice Janice. This woman knows exactly what she's doing! I gave her my visions of what I wanted and she made that happen!! we have a destination wedding since we live in CA and wanted a wedding in OAHU. She took all the stress from planning!!! She has been doing this for a long time so she knew all the things that were going to be possible and communicated what was not. She has all the resources and knows the right people and is extremely helpful!! Not only was she the cause that I did not stress at all throughout my whole wedding planning but the day of the wedding she was amazingly great!! my whole family couldn't believe how together she coordinated everything and how smooth everything went. I can't thank you enough Janice! You are an amazing woman! We love you!! -The Cartagenas read more

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Janice B aka weddingplanner808 was our wedding coordinator for our wedding last week 06/29/2025 in Oahu, Hawaii and let me tell you! Despite life challenges outside of this job, she made. things. happen. We got the gold package which consists of unlimited communication through text, assistance with ceremony and reception coordination, and consultations through zoom meetings making your dream wedding happen. Janice is very thorough with what to expect, attentive to detail, and reassures you with any questions and concerns you have. She is a woman that defines hard work, caring, and perseverance and we want to thank you Janice for making things happen! Rain or shine, you made our dream wedding a dream come true all thanks to you and all our vendors! Thank you Janice! You da best! -The Ponientes read more

We honestly can't say that anything was a better investment for our wedding than Wedding Planner 808. Janice was incredible in every way and through every step of the process. Literally anything and everything we needed, she was able to handle. Her planning is extremely thorough, thinking about things that we didn't even realize that we needed to think about, and ensuring that everything would run smoothly. Each meeting was carefully thought out, covering every detail of our wedding down to the last second. Anytime we needed anything, all we had to do was text her and she was so quick at answering with the exact answer we needed. Janice had a wonderful relationship of all the vendor's we worked with, being able to coordinate with them, and being able to recommend vendors we hadn't yet thought of and needed. Even coming down to the wire on some of our little details, Janice was great at following up to ensure everything would be taken care of. The day of, everything ran incredibly smoothly, in which we didn't have to worry about a single thing and just got to enjoy the entire day. Janice was great at talking us through everything that would happen and ensuring that we also got to do the things that we wanted to do. We couldn't be happier with our wedding and the process that got us there all thanks to Wedding Planner 808!!!! read more

Janice and her team were incredible at planning and coordinating our wedding at Paliku Gardens at Kualoa Ranch. Having multiple phone consultations prior to the wedding itself truly made everything so much easier and helped us lock in all of the details needed to make the day perfect. Janice herself actually couldn't make it to our wedding, BUT her team consisting of her family and close friends were PHENOMENAL at coordinating throughout the day and ensuring we aligned with the timeline and all vendors were where they were supposed to be. Truly don't think we could have gotten a better wedding coordinator - Wedding Planner 808 was ON IT! read more

Janice was an amazing coordinator! We really appreciate all of her work making the day go as smooth as possible. We definitely recommend Janice with all of her experience as she is on top of things! She came up with a lot of ideas that we had never even thought of which was extremely helpful in the planning stage. We had some issues with one of our vendors and truly appreciate her dealing with them as we feel sorry for the drama they created. Our wedding day was truly wonderful with all of her help! read more

Janice was absolutely amazing to work with for my daughter's wedding. I was so impressed throughout the whole planning processes. She was incredibly organized, hardworking, professional, caring, detail oriented, and knowledgeable about every vendor on the island. She had everything planned out for all of our meetings to keep the planning process on track. She helped with vendors, looked over contract details and created the wedding day timeline. She did so many things I wouldn't even have thought of. On the day of the wedding she was amazing. Not only did she decorate the whole venue perfectly but she was with us every step of the way to make sure the day ran smoothly. Janice went above and beyond to make sure my daughter's wedding was perfect. I am so thankful for her! She is truly the best wedding planner. I would highly recommend Janice and her team! read more

Janice was the most amazing and hardworking vendor we hired and was absolutely essential in making our day perfect. She was so organized and helped us coordinate all of the planning details ahead of time. She knew all of our vendors and all the little details regarding our venue. She has organized pre-planning worksheets and really spares no expense to make sure everything comes together. On the day of she decorated everything and made sure the whole day ran smoothly. If you are planning from out of state I highly recommend using Janice as your coordinator. She even lets you ship all of your decor or reception items directly to her and she brings them to the venue day of. read more

We went through several wedding planners before choosing Janice as the right one and we glad we did. With her experience we knew we were in good hands. She asked us what is the most important thing you want from your wedding? "I just want to be in the moment: no stress, no worries and eat! Just be in the moment!" Janice and her team did exactly what I wanted. What I love about what she offers, she can cater to everyone needs from full blown planning, partial planning, and day of coordinated. We went with partial since we already picked out our venue and most of our vendors. I had no direction or really guide on how to plan the wedding (I never thought I would have a wedding) and so with Janice direction it gave me piece of mind and little things I never thought I needed to know... The day of our wedding her and her team kept everything running smoothly. I did not have to think, I just follow.. Oh and you know how people say that don't really eat at their wedding.. That's a myth! We ate our pupus and we were ahead of schedule and really ate our dinner. Thank you Janice! read more

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My now husband and I started wedding planning in September 2024, not knowing that we would choose July 25, 2025 as our wedding date. As someone with experience in event planning, I thought we could plan it ourselves. I was wrong. By March 2025 we had secured my dress, venue, save-the-dates and invitations, and about half of our vendors. The more planning we did, the more and more details we needed to coordinate. We got overwhelmed, hit a wall and completely shut down. Our venue coordinator recommended Janice at Wedding Planner 808 and right off the bat I knew we could trust her based off of how transparently she lays out her services and costs on her website. We chose Platinum Package B - Partial Planning and Coordination. It spoke to exactly where we were in the planning process. I felt instant relief after our first consultation. Janice was warm but still regimented and prepared. She knew every rule about our venue by heart, and also knew exactly what questions to ask us to get the information she needed to shape a game plan. I felt I had more questions than answers halfway into our consultations, but by the second half I had no doubts. You can trust Janice and her process. Everything will seem like a mess until suddenly, just before the wedding, it all falls into place. And that is what you hire Janice for! She knows exactly what steps need to be taken and when, and most importantly is able to coordinate all of it. If you're debating between Wedding Planner 808 and another planner, consider this: (1) Industry experience and connections - Janice is an industry veteran. We could list almost any vendor and she knew who exactly who they were and likely had worked with them already. She also has close relationships with many of them and can arrange for special perks if she refers you to them. Importantly, though, she does not pressure you and in no way lets those relationships influence your decision. (2) Professional but personable - Janice knows exactly what she needs to get out of every consultation and will keep you on track. But even in a short meeting she'll find ways to get to know you as a couple and share a little about herself. She absolutely has your best interests at heart and genuinely wants to help you have the best wedding day. (3) Value - We could have spent an absurd amount of time and effort coordinating between vendors, looking over contract details, and trying to plan a wedding day timeline. Janice, however, can streamline all of this in a series of consultations. We received 12 hours of consultations, an additional 2-hour site visit, 2-hour rehearsal, and 2 hour final walkthrough, and event day coordination. You're also not only getting her services, but decades of knowledge. For example, when putting a draft schedule together, we didn't know what time to take photos with guests. Janice knew exactly what time sunset pictures would look best on the lanai at the venue. It would have taken us so much effort to research online and have back-and-forth messages with the venue to figure this out. This is only one of the endless examples of how an experienced planner can save you time and effort. Make no mistake, you're not paying for just x number hours' worth of consultations, you are paying for likely hundreds of hours of time saved trying to plan a wedding yourself. (4) Smooth event day coordination - We can't fully describe how much Janice and her assistants handled on the wedding day. For starters, they showed up several hours early to make the rain call, coordinated all our guests at arrival, photos and dinner, coordinated between vendors including at setup, during the wedding and at breakdown, and even personally set up our welcome table and party favors. We were so happily focused on our guests that we completely forgot to collect the borrowed centerpiece vases at the end of the night. Janice not only collected them without fuss, but returned them to our florist, saving us the late fee, all outside of her contract scope. To summarize, we got great value out of Wedding Planner 808 as a somewhat proactive couple, but who were overwhelmed and needing help connecting all the dots. Janice was regimented enough to keep us on track, but also flexible enough to cater to what we felt were our most pressing needs. I will say Janice is extremely busy, and you will need to be especially proactive at contacting her. She is quickest to respond over text and phone and not so much over email. You may need to advocate for yourself to meet sooner than later if you are feeling a time crunch, but she is very amenable to working around your busy schedule too. We would highly recommend Wedding Planner 808 to couples that have an idea of what they want out of their wedding, but need an experienced, organized, responsible and yet still personable and friendly planner to bring it all together. read more

We worked with WP808 for our wedding and overall had a good experience. In the weeks leading up to the big day, communication felt a bit stressful at times, and it was confusing to find out that the planner we worked with beforehand wouldn't be the same team on site. However, on our wedding day itself, the on-site coordinators were fantastic--they were professional, attentive, and made sure everything ran smoothly and on schedule. Despite the uncertainty, the day came together beautifully, and we were able to relax and enjoy every moment. We're grateful for the team's hard work on the day of and would recommend Wedding Planner 808 for couples who prioritize having strong day-of coordination. read more

Janice and her team were absolutely amazing. From the moment we hired her, we did not have to worry about anything. She contacted our vendors for us, so we didn't have to deal with that - thank goodness. Anything that came up, we would just text or call Janice and she would answer any of our questions and ease our minds. On the day of, as what happens with all weddings, there were some things that went wrong. Janice handled everything and was able to get the day back on track. And when #dressdisaster2024 happened (my 2nd reception dress zipper completely broke), Janice and her team physically sewed me into the dress so I could actually attend my own reception. She is amazing, professional, kind, and just the best wedding planner ever! read more

We hired wedding planer 808 ( Janice Bachiller) our day-of wedding coordinator, and it was the best decision we made! From the moment she arrived, she took control and ensured everything went smoothly. She managed the timeline perfectly, kept everyone on schedule, and made sure we didn't have to worry about a single thing. We were able to fully enjoy our special day, knowing she was handling every detail. Her calm, organized, and professional demeanor put us at ease from start to finish. Our family and friends were also impressed with how well everything was coordinated. Thank you, Janice for making our wedding day absolutely perfect! You are the best!! read more

Janice comes with many years of experience and knowledge in this industry. When we contacted other vendors and they asked who our planner was, they instantly reassured us we were in good hands. This was early on, so for someone who naturally stresses about every possible thing, this confirmed we made the right choice. Janice makes juggling a million tasks at once look effortless, maintaining a calm yet determined demeanor. Her investment in our wedding reassured us that it was just as special to her as it was to us. We knew we would be well taken care of. She is extremely organized and detailed, writing up a minute-by-minute timeline that included details we would have never even thought of--down to the drinks we wanted at the reception. Even our family and friends at the rehearsal pointed out how organized she is! On the day of, Janice and her two assistants did everything under the sun to ensure our special day ran smoothly. They handled all the setup and breakdown, allowing our family and friends to enjoy the moment with us. A big thank you to Janice and her team for their hard work in this once-in-a-lifetime moment! Choose Wedding Planner 808 for a stress-free wedding! read more

!!Attention Destination/Budget Wedding Brides!! We hired Janice as our reception day of coordinator and we do not regret it. I was planning our wedding all the way from Florida and I'm glad we trusted her and her team to take care of us on our special day. She helped out beyond just planning our reception. She also gave us tips and advice for our ceremony too, which a different company was handling. I left her instructions and all the decor and she not only set it up like I wanted but she also put her own spin to it which l actually loved more than my idea. After our reception, her team was very quick to tear down and pack away decor and other miscellaneous items that we were taking home. The prices for her services are also more affordable compared to other vendors on the island. 11/10 recommend! read more

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If you're shopping for a wedding planner/coordinator Janice is an absolute must-have!! We got married on February 12, 2024, and not a single day goes by without being in awe of how perfect everything was! Since my first phone call with Janice, I knew she was the one! She asked me where my venue was and was already giving me tips and quoted something from our contract with the venue. I was amazed at how much she knew! I immediately called my husband and told him & he agreed that she'd be the one! Truthfully, our best investment for our wedding was hiring Janice and her team! Everything went so smoothly and my husband and I were able to fully enjoy our day, without having to worry about any of the major or minuscule details! She truly delivered and executed our dream wedding and we could not be more thankful!!!! I loved every single one of our consultations because we always got the best advice since she literally knows EVERYTHING you need to know about the wedding industry! She gave us things to do every time before our next consultation, and would also give us a list of things we needed that we didn't even think of before she mentioned it!! I also loved the ability to be in consistent communication since we had a destination wedding!! Each time I called she was so sweet! We were also able to get some of our items delivered to her PO Box which was great because we didn't have to take too much luggage! I'm telling you, you absolutely need a wedding coordinator and the BEST one out there is Janice! Our other vendors even mentioned that every wedding they go to where Janice is the coordinator, everything always runs smoothly! Truthfully, we are absolutely so grateful for Janice, her boyfriend and her team! They really outdid themselves!!! We had the absolute best day of our lives and couldn't be more grateful for Janice! She truly is such an amazing person with a kind heart and made us feel like the guests of honor at our wedding! Definitely exceeded our expectations!! Truly Janice and BF and team, thank you for playing such a big part in making our wedding dreams come true. Forever grateful and may God continue to bless you, your ohana, and your business always! Thank you SO much!!!! Marifrey & Bryan Escobar read more

Thanks to Covid19, we were one of the 2020 couples who had to postponed multiple times, ended up eloping, and then prayed really hard to have a wedding reception in 2022. We decided to hire a day of coordinator because there was no way we could handle the amount of stress with all the changes and didn't want to appoint a family member to be in charge of the reception. From the beginning to end Janice was professional and was so easy to work with. She made sure everything was taken care through out the process. Covid restriction information, plan updates, back up plans, you name it. Janice kept me calm no matter how many times I would freak out especially with the increase of cases. I highly recommend Janice if you're looking for a day of coordinator. We had no stress day of the reception and everything was absolutely perfect! It was worth the wait. Thank you Janice for all that you did for us! We're so thankful for you! read more

Janice was our wedding planner for our wedding on Oahu in October 2023. Overall, the experience was okay. She had worksheets which were helpful for organizing but the execution on our wedding day lacked. We had no direction prior to the ceremony. I had a list of photo shots I wanted which the photographer didn't get so many of those moments were missed. Our wedding reception was late by 30 minutes and we were already on a time crunch with the venue. I think she would be a good option for either a smaller wedding or a wedding couple who goes with the flow. read more

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I officiated a wedding that Janice planned and coordinated, and I was totally impressed by what a pro she was. At the rehearsal she knew every little detail that needed to be rehearsed with the wedding party. And on the wedding day, she had all the moving parts orchestrated and flowing smoothly. She really knows what she's doing, and I highly recommend her! read more

Janice was excellent in communicating with us and making sure everything went smoothly, she was always there to listen and provided amazing service and made our day special read more

My husband and I got married in July 2024. We hired Janice as our wedding rehearsal and day-of coordinator and she was great!! Initially, we thought the day-of coordination (silver package) was enough but after chatting during our first consultation, she made us realize the gold package would better assist our situation because of the assistance it includes with the rehearsal and tidying up and finalizing vendor details/communication. Looking back, if we did not select the package with those additional services, it would have been way more stressful and complicated. I'm so glad Janice took care of it! She was very mindful of our budget and was transparent with us. If there were any small details for vendor invoices, she asked us if we still wanted it and made note of how much we would be spending/saving if we had/didn't have it. An example of this was when I initially requested the linens vendor to have cocktail table covers that were floor-length. She later saw the invoice and asked us if we still wanted them because the cocktail hour would go by super quickly and no one would really notice it, and that we would be saving $300+ that could go to drinks instead. I appreciated that she brought up small details like that to our attention to make us double-check things in case we changed our minds. Looking back, she was right about the cocktail hour. It went by fast and everyone still had a great time! Janice did a great job in helping us space out, schedule, and remind us of our check-ins with her. She was super cool, patient, and understanding when there were reschedules or if we still needed more time to figure out some details. Before each check-in, I'd be a little nervous but during and after, I'd be relieved. She never showed any kind of bad attitude and always remained friendly and calm which allowed us to do the same and enjoy the planning process. She responded to texts and calls right away which we appreciated a lot. She also communicated with our wedding venue events coordinator which was super helpful. We also appreciated that Janice understood Filipino culture and family/friend dynamics. She explained the different Filipino cultural ceremonies and the types of roles that relatives can have and made sure we knew our options. She also gave real and relatable advice while we worked on our guest list/seating which was very helpful. The rehearsal went by smoothly. I really appreciated that she was very detailed. She explained which hand goes where, where to stop, how long to pause, which way to turn, walk slower, etc. To some, it might be a pain or unnecessary, but I'm a detail-oriented person so these kinds of pointers were perfect for me! On the day of the wedding, there was some decor that I forgot to label and describe how I wanted them (check-in table and arch drapes/flowers), and so on the day-of, I only briefly described to her how I wanted it and also showed a photo I quickly found online (LOL). I was a little worried that it wasn't going to turn out the way I envisioned it but when she managed to put everything together really well, better than I even envisioned! Later in the day I asked her how we were doing on time because I was worried we were off schedule but she said we're good and that she always adds in buffer time to everything which was a relief! Mahalo nui, Janice and team for everything! Mark and Janae Cacal read more

Aloha! Janice and her crew made our daughter's and her fiance's wedding very special. Their caring and loving support to our families made the day really memorable Mahalo nui loa Highly recommended!!! read more

Where do I start!!! Janice is a Godsend. It felt like I was working with family to plan my wedding in Hawaii, all the way from Canada. She really cares for her clients - her millions of clients hehe. She is a busy woman and is going a mile a minute but whenever I ask her a question or need advice, I get an answer. I loved that she is a straight shooter. If I was mulling over a few options, she'd run through the pros and cons and allowed me to arrive at an informed decision. If you're looking for a coordinator, Janice Bachiller/ WeddingPlanner808 is the way to go. I went with the basic/tier 1 package but you wouldn't know it because of Janice's top notch service and counsel. I felt like our consultations really calmed my nerves and set us up for success. Janice's questions/prompts/checklists helped me organize my thoughts and create a game plan. It also guided my vision to be more thorough and detailed. We had a venue change 4 months to the wedding day and she rolled with the punches! I also loved that anyone I encountered through the planning process spoke highly of her. Most of our vendors were recommended by Janice and she did not MISS!! As an ensemble, from our officiant to rentals to our DJ, they made the night perfect. Aside from stellar service, everyone had such a GREAT vibe and that to me was huge because it really added to the energy of our wedding as a whole. I thought she was already a rockstar from the planning process, but Miss Janice SHINESSSSSS on the day of. Wow! I couldn't believe how well she rallied the troupes and corralled everyone. It was so seamless I didn't even think about how huge her role was and the moments she saved until the end of the night. Thank you so so so so so much Janice!! I loved working with you and I will miss our chats. All the very best! read more

We had Janice to help out coordinating our wedding day. We were told numerous times that we don't need a day of coordinator. Well I'm sorry they're wrong lol Every meeting we had she made sure we did our homework, she told us things we didn't know we needed for our wedding day the little things we didn't think matter to us DO MATTER. Thankfully, we got the big vendors out of the way. Janice helps give you ideas, sends you referrals if you can't think of any other vendors. Fast forward to our wedding day, everything went as smooth as possible. She made sure all of our vendors had time to eat, even though I'm sure it was a hectic day/night for them she made sure my wife and I had time to eat in between the wedding festivities we had. I wouldn't have had a stress free wedding day without Janice. Thank you so much for your hard work! read more

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Janice is what every bride (and groom) needs! Planning a destination wedding during a pandemic was a bit challenging. We had to postpone our wedding twice due to covid and Janice was so flexible in terms of changing our wedding date. During our planning sessions, she went over all our vendor's contracts to see what was included, what was not, and what still needs to be done. It honestly helped me focus on things that needs to be done instead of being all over the place. We couldn't secure a rehearsal date at our venue and ended up having a rehearsal at the beach park. Janice was so nice to show up and did a quick rehearsal before we went to the beach with our wedding party. We communicated mostly via text and sent her pictures on how I wanted certain decorations looked on the day of the wedding and she executed that so well. She worked so well with our other vendors and made sure that everything was in place. I cannot recommend Janice enough. Because of her, I worried nothing on the day of the wedding and just enjoyed my time with my family, friends, and husband. She definitely turned my wedding vision into a reality. read more

I am so glad we hired Janice to plan our special day! Her knowledge and experience in the wedding business definitely shown in her work. She had great vendor contacts. Anytime I had questions or needed suggestions she had the answer I was looking for. I could tell she truly wanted our dream wedding vision to come to life, and that's exactly what she did! Her service definitely surpassed my expectations. My husband and I were able to enjoy our day stress free! read more

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Janice is punctional, organized, and professional when planning our dream wedding. She has years of experience working with the many vendors who operate here in Hawaii and knows which vendors work well together. She answered our questions in a timely manner and left us with an overall positive experience. With Love, Mr. & Mrs. Ryan PC: Isle Media read more

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I'm glad we decided with Janice as our wedding planner cause she was what we needed. She was very persistent on things and didn't fool around. I didn't hire her as a full planner to get things done for me cause I actually wanted me and my other half to do some work cause it's our wedding and I wanted to involved in the whole choosing and planning. As stressful as it honestly did get, Janice guidance was their and she's very attentive to your needs. She exceeded my expectations on my wedding day and made me enjoy every single second rather than having me worry about other things, which their was but I didn't care, cause she made me enjoy my night. She definitely did not disappoint! read more

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Janice and her husband were absolutely wonderful: extremely friendly, personable, professional, and knowledgeable. They made our special day so relaxed because they handled everything! The florals were gorgeous, the set-up was beautiful- our simple elopement looked like heaven! Janice had excellent communication and worked with our budget while still finding the perfect vendors for our needs/wants. Anyone who is looking to plan a wedding in Oahu should 100% entrust Janice and know without a doubt your big day is in perfect hands. read more

We were aware of Janice's work for quite some time! We knew we had to get her because of the experiences we've had when she helped plan my sister and friend's wedding. We knew we had to book her right away! During COVID it was a stressful time of planning. We are super grateful for her patience, resilience and persistent communication with us and our vendors. She also, recommended some vendors that helped fit with our budget! Planning this wedding was very difficult during COVID because many of the vendors we contacted were backed up on emails and it was just hard to get a hold of someone. Janice did a great job in following up with our vendors and updating us, ensuring that everything fell in place for our wedding. Some things we wanted to share that really made us appreciate Janice and her work was that two weeks before the wedding, restrictions got tighter. We needed to submit mitigation plan and have that approved in order for our wedding to happen. Of course as any couple would, we panicked.  As we contacted Janice about the situation, she reassured us that she already got a plan submitted and it was waiting for approval. How awesome was that?! Another thing that really topped it off was that there were a lot of minimums payments that some companies wanted. We were really bummed when she told us that this one vendor couldn't let us rent an altar because they wanted us to spend a minimum payment. Janice, however, knew someone who could customize the altar that we wanted. It was a short notice but our altar looked amazing and it was what we both imagined it to be. Janice is on it with everything and very knowledgeable because she has been in the wedding industry for a while now. We trusted her judgment and recommendation when we were planning. She was easy to work with and we both felt like we were planning along side with a friend. While planning, we knew that there were little things required from us for her, which was no problem. Overall, she was the one that executed the wedding we wanted! We appreciate what she has done for us during the planning and the day of our wedding!  We highly recommend Janice, Wedding Planner 808! read more

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We were beyond impressed with Janice as our wedding planner. She brought our vision to life with professionalism and creativity. Her attention to detail made the planning process seamless and stress-free. On the day of the wedding, everything was flawless--from the stunning decor to the perfectly managed timeline. Our guests are still talking about how magical and well-coordinated everything was. Thank you Janice, for exceeding our expectations and creating unforgettable memories! read more

Janice and crew work with the upmost in professionalism and know their craft as it is their passion to have their clients have the best for their wedding needs . They are truly some of the best in the wedding industry . Support local! read more

Highly recommend working with Janice and her team! She was very quick to respond to texts / emails and helped to guide us along the way when we needed. What we really appreciated was her professionalism when our venue had to change last minute, she was on top of everything and navigated that with ease. On our wedding day everything went smoothly and was stress free thanks to Janice. We are so glad that we picked wedding planner 808! read more

My husband and I are so happy with the services we received from Shannon and Janice leading up to our special day. They really made sure we had everything we needed to make our dream wedding come alive. Janice was very organized, and had a checklist of things to get done. She referred us to other vendors she knows and was very flexible to make changes whenever necessary. Please hire wedding planner 808, I highly recommend them! read more

Deciding to hire Janice as a partial wedding planner was one of the best decisions for my wedding! I live on the island and figured it would be easy enough to plan it all on my own and just hire a day-of coordinator but after having the initial consultation and seeing the different package options, I knew I had to hire her. Janice gave helpful suggestions and advice when it came to my wedding including all the small little details. She was always pretty quick to respond to my text messages whenever I had questions in between our meetings. She never made me feel bad about any of my decisions but she did let me know if there was any potential issues that may occur. I truly believe all those extra planning sessions with Janice made my wedding from "pretty nice" to "absolutely breathtaking." I've gotten so many compliments with how it all turned out! My bridal party and my family even told me how much they liked her and how they enjoyed how she handled rehearsal and wedding day. There are not enough words for me to express my gratitude and thankfulness to her. I'm so happy that I hired her, I had the wedding of my dreams read more

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