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Whether you would like an intimate micro wedding or you would like a grand party with all your friends and family, we are here to create and celebrate with you. Expert designers with more than 1500 weddings created are here to answer your questions, guide you and oversee the celebration you dream of. Full Planning Services or Month-of / Day-of Services offered. We handle all the details from micro weddings with just the 2 of you to macro weddings and receptions of 175.
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My wife and I had our wedding ceremony back in March. I remember when she first floated the idea of doing a wedding in Hawaii I thought it was crazy and would be way more work than it could be worth. MAN WAS I WRONG. We had an absolutely amazing time. Darci and her team made a dream wedding happen. I was stunned by how easy she made everything. The team we worked with made for the most amazing memories and we couldn’t be happier with the results. Thank you so much Darci and to your team we are forever grateful. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!! JUST SHOOT THE SHOT AND WORK WITH DARCI!! YOU WONT REGRET IT!!
I didn’t fully understand the concept of the word Ohana before having our wedding in Maui. But after working with Darci and Penny with Aloha Maui Dream Weddings, I not only understand it but truly feel it. From our very first encounter, I felt the love and compassion for others that exudes from Darci. From beginning stages of planning our wedding, right up until she was pronouncing us Husband and Wife, she was with us every step of the way. Both her love and humor helps in the times when all the wedding stress comes in and helps diffuse it all away.
In our ceremony she wrote for us, she very eloquently combined our two religions of Buddhism and Christianity all while interweaving the Spirit of Aloha and how to incorporate it into our lives everyday.
Penny’s true gift and talent with photography shined through. She saw our personalities separately and magically photographed us as one entity. I only have tears in my eyes and a huge smile on my face as I look through her amazing work on our wedding day.
I had a feeling after talking to Darci a year ago that we would be friends, but now after this amazing experience with both Darci and Penny, they are now our Ohana.
The words Thank You are just not enough, we Love You Darci and Penny!
We had a wonderful experience with Aloha Maui Weddings!! Everything went smoothly and it was very simple process! Thank you to Darci for coordinating everything and to Reverend Kuya for performing our ceremony! It was PERFECT!!! More than we could’ve ever imagined as we celebrated our 20 yr anniversary with our two kids ages 19 and 14!! Thank you so much!! We highly recommend!! https://www.instagram.com/reel/DBLTyqixN2m/?igsh=MWV1M2w0bDh5aDZsZQ==
We are so happy that we chose Aloha Maui Dream Weddings. We wanted a stress free process without too much fuss for a simple wedding at our favorite beach in Maui and they provided exactly what we wanted. From the beginning, Darci answered all our questions very promptly and put as at ease. She took care of all the details so that we didn’t have to do anything except show up! And when unexpected bad weather threatened our sunset plans, she offered us great options at the last minute to save the day! The ceremony was quiet lovely and her words were beautifully perfect. We plan to re-read them to each other every year on our anniversary. Also, Penny did such a great job with the photos that we are having trouble deciding which ones to chose! A huge thank you to both Darci and Penny for making our wedding unforgettable and special.
We used Penny Palmer and Darci for our 40th anniversary vow renewal ceremony and family photographs. They took care of all of the details for the ceremony. The event and creative photography were perfect.
We used Penny and Darci for our 30th anniversary and loved our pictures so much that we came back for more!!! They pictures are hanging in our house so we can cherish the memories of that day. my screensaver on my computer is our family picture.
We did the ceremony and photo session at Napili Bay Beach, with the sunset in the background. The sunset was spectacular and stunning.
I highly recommend using Darci and Penny for any anniversary or special event. They make every picture special.
Aloha!!! 🌺🌺🌺
Dont think twice about it...Darci and her team, Jackie, Ian and Robert will ensure a stress free, gorgeous celebration! Trust them as they are stellar!
From the very start Darci was super communicative, friendly, full of advice and tips, and open to what we wanted and were looking for. Despite a few changes past deadlines, everything we could have hoped for happened. Darci and her team took amazing care of us. From the photos and video, to the live music, everything was as we wanted it. We mixed Hawaiian, Christian, Irish, and Jewish traditions to make this a wedding to remember. top marks to Aloha Maui Dream Weddings! The only negative - and I am being nit picky - was the entree at dinner was not served warm enough. There were only 16 of us, so there is no excuse. Thank goodness we had one of the best tasting wedding cakes I have ever tasted.
Darci and her team were incredible. They went above and beyond to make our wedding an amazing and perfect day. I would highly recommend them for all of their services, you will not regret it!
I highly recommend Aloha Maui, Dream Weddings! Darci is the best taking us through the process of getting the ceremony formed to our liking and a personal touch by cell phones anytime when we needed anything or had questions! This has been a detail oriented dream wedding! I promise you will be in the best Maui cate! Tammy and Frank Troxell 😊😎😍
The Maui dream wedding was the best experience! Darci was always quick to respond when we had questions and everything went smoothly at the wedding. I feel so lucky to have found her, and we are grateful for the beautiful experience with my new husband, our family and friends.
Darci was amazing to work with! She took out all the stress out of our wedding day and walked us through the entire wedding process. She answered all our questions and our day went absolutely perfect!!
Darci and her team went above and beyond. We had a private ceremony. The officiant was thee most kind and genuine soul, she definitely has a passion for love. From beginning to end, finding the perfect spot to the photographer to the second my last name changed it was amazing! Darci did an amazing job! #HappilyEverAfter
Darci and her team took care of all the details, all we had to do was show up. She was always very responsive and extremely helpful. I highly recommend Aloha Maui Dream Weddings. It was the perfect day!
From day one Darci was amazing and very attentive to my needs and wants. The day of the wedding the whole crew was amazing to The photographer Nicole, the Reverend Fay, the musician Alika. Thank you all for making it a magical moment. I would highly recommend To any one looking to look no further and give Darci a call. This team will make your dreams come true.
When I first began planning my wedding, my venue recommended Darci and her staff at Aloha Maui Dream Weddings, and I was not disappointed! She was so easy to work with (even from afar), and was always quick to answer any and all questions I came up with. When we began planning the intricacies of my event, she had TONS of recommendations and ideas that all perfectly matched my vision. The entire day ran PERFECT and the end result was beyond anything I could have even imagined- straight from my Pinterest board! If you are looking for a team that knows how to take care of business to ensure your day runs smooth while making your dreams come true, I would HIGHLY RECOMMEND Darci and her team!
Our wedding was an absolute dream. Darci was incredible at making the planning process go as smooth as possible. We had a hiccup beforehand and werent sure if our officiant Robert Kuya would be able to make it, and Darci was able to get another in time. Both officiants ended up making it, and both Kahu Alalani and Robert Kuya performed our ceremony. It felt extra special and we will always have a piece of our hearts here. Definitely recommend! Mahalo!
Our wedding was the most magical, beautiful, and fun day of our lives. Darci effortlessly pulled all of the details together to make it possible. I communicated with her via text and phone throughout the course of 7 months, she was always patient, kind, and answered all of my questions. On the day of, Darci and Penny were just fantastic. Their attitudes were contagious, and they made everyone feel comfortable. Darci very clearly told us what we needed to do and we really felt like we were in capable hands. I trusted that I could simply tell her what I wanted and she would make it happen. And that’s exactly how it went. Our wedding was the best day of our lives and we will always be grateful to Darci and Penny!!
Darci was wonderful. She helped us every step of the way. We travelled to HI from PA and had many questions. She patiently answered all of them. We missed our marriage license appointment because our plane was late and she helped us arrange another time. Sherylinn at the license center waited for us. Reverend Kuya was wonderful and our photographer Ian from Penny Palmer photography helped us feel comfortable and made memories for a lifetime.
TLDR; Choose AMDW!
I completely agree with everyone else here - Darci and her team were remarkable. I thought of myself as a pretty hands-off bride and had a slight moment of panic the month before our wedding... can a Word doc with a few pictures and notes be enough to execute a wedding? Well, it was literally magical! And it's not just the couple saying that - everyone in our family and wedding guests did too. The venue, flowers, vendors, etc. were all better than I could have imagined. I left a lot of details up to her and she crushed it!
Darci is a total professional with a lot of experience and connections on the island. You can trust her for everything along the way. Which is exactly what you want for a destination wedding that doubles as a vacation! We enjoyed the wedding weekend with zero stress knowing that if anything came up, Darci would take care of it. I can't recommend her and her team enough.
A couple of small notes in case it helps: It seems like she prefers text and email as a means of communication after the initial call (easier to refer back to, so I was on board). She has a well-oiled cadence that gets things done when they need to get done, but she has a lot of clients so it wasn't super hands-on in our case until 2 weeks out. Then you feel like her top priority :)
Darci and her team are simply amazing! And it doesn’t stop with just the planning of the wedding! They are above and beyond amazing! You will not be disappointed!
From time of booking until a week after we arrived back home… still so responsive and helpful! I could go on and on about how wonderful her entire team is… but I promise you. Book your wedding with her and you WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED!
I never imagined that my dream wedding could be so carefree and without an ounce of stress! We simply showed up that morning at 8:00 am.. which at first I was like… seriously? But Darci assured me I would not be disappointed due to the color of the water and lighting the morning sun provided! Visit Penny Palmer photography on Facebook to see the magnificence of color for yourself!
Upon our arrival she had everything I described ready and on point, right down to a replica open ended lei I wanted carry draped across my arms. The ceremony was fun.. lighthearted and relaxed.. just as we dreamed! Her team is complete with just real down to earth people. The kind you would love to go out and have a night on the town with.
A few days after the wedding we ended up with a flat tire up in the mountains, an hour away from civilization.. within minutes she was on the phone with me, knew exactly where we were based on our description and helped arrange a tow truck to come get us! Then continued to follow up with us the next day to assure all was well!
I guess you could consider her and her colleagues the epitome of a full service company!
So if your reading this review as I did before booking with her.. don’t hesitate.. don’t question yourself.. email her and then sit back and relax, because the hardest part is over! The rest will be the best experience you can ever imagine!
I cannot recommend Aloha Maui Dream weddings enough! They made everything so perfect and so special. Coming from Ohio to Maui for a wedding is stressful and they made everything so easy! From the details of the day to post ceremony dinner recommendations! Darci and Penny are so amazing! Our ceremony was magical, literally like something out of a fairytale.
With this being our first trip off the mainland US and not knowing what to expect, these wonderful ladies brought us the experience of a lifetime. We expected a run of the mill conveyor belt wedding service and were provided a breathtaking experience where we were catered to, explained, and put as the center of attention every step of the way. We were asked to provide a synopsis of our relationship prior to our vacation and were astounded when they recalled so many details, as if they did their homework to tailor the experience to us with extreme precision. Exceeding expectation is an understatement. We can't recommend Darci and Penny enough!!!!
I can’t say enough about Darci and her team of professionals. We put our trust in her and she did not disappoint. All of our expectations were far exceeded well beyond what we expected. She loves what she does and it not only shows in how she works with you but throughout all aspects of the experience. We had so much fun with Darci and her team that we also scheduled a Trash The Dress photoshoot with them as well while we were on Maui.
The entire team at Aloha Maui Dream Weddings was fantastic. Darci was sure to make our day special and memorable and was so easy to work with. Reverend Kuya was incredible and really made our ceremony special. He incorporated everything we asked for and we couldn’t have asked for a better ceremony. Our photographer, Ian was amazing. He has an eye for capturing the beauty of the surroundings and made us look amazing as well. I highly recommend Aloha Maui Dream Weddings to make your day memorable and special. They are so amazing to work with!
Maui Dream Weddings was amazing! My wedding was even better than I imagined. Darcy and her team were super responsive and very helpful. We actually had our original venue wash out and Darcy immediately solved the problem with an even better venue! My husband and I were very impressed.
We can't speak highly enough about our experience with the fantastic people at Aloha Dream Weddings. Darci and Penny were AMAZING!
It's usually very difficult planning a wedding or event from thousands of miles away from the location, but with these guys, it was seamless and stress-free. They were responsive, professional, knowledgeable, punctual, and extremely helpful the day of. They literally handled EVERYTHING! We were able to enjoy our beautiful day without worry, which was the most important thing to us. Darci and Penny aren't just amazing at what they do, they are amazing people as well. They will forever be connected to us and our special day. We are super grateful that we stumbled onto their website, and if you're reading this review.....look no further. They should be your choice. You won't regret it!
Let me first start with how super amazing Darci was with helping me plan my simple,
basically an elopement wedding with only 4 of us. We had the basic package and no extra frills but she still
make me feel like I/We were a priority to get the wedding we had envisioned. She gave us great information on
beaches best for sunset weddings and where to get a wedding cake. She also helped send us links on covid regulations for Hawaii.
I really enjoyed her sense of humor and friendliness as well as again making me feel like my wedding was a big deal even
though it was super small scale compared to what I am sure she is used to. The officiant to the photographer were also the absolute best!
We LOVE OUR EXPERIENCE fully and extremely grateful. My only sadness is that I actually didn't get to meet her. :)
Cheers and Mahalos for your time!
My husband and I were married in September 2021 and worked very closely with Darci and her team at Aloha Maui Dream Weddings. Darci and her team were so wonderful!! Every detail was handled and all questions were answered very quickly. By the time we got to Hawaii I was confident everything would be handled perfectly and it certainly was. Darci and her team made sure communication was clear and frequent taking the guesswork out of trying to plan a wedding from afar. I would highly recommend Darci and her team, it was a fantastic experience!
Great experience from the beginning to the end! Darcy has been super helpful all along the process. She was always available to answer all our questions, and she made things super easy for us. The ceremony was just perfect, everything went smooth, we just had to enjoy, Darcy was taking care of everything else! We definitely recommend her if you want to get married in Maui. Prices were affordable compared to the other packages and we like the fact that things were easily customizable and could match what we wanted.
My husband and I got married on May 3rd, 2021 and the day was nothing short of perfect. Darci helped me with every thing along the way no matter how big or small it was! I only wish I could relive this perfect day over and over again. Penny Palmer captured the most amazing photos that we got back SO quickly. I would highly recommend Darci with Aloha Maui Dream Weddings and Penny Palmer photography to anyone!!!
Look no further! I promise you it does not get better than Aloha Maui Dream Weddings!! Darci, Penny, and the rest of the wedding team are the definition of a dream team! Our wedding was rescheduled due to the pandemic. We weren't really sure how if it would work out this year but it did and it the whole experience exceeded our expectations. Darci and Penny kept in contact with us throughout the year checking in and giving updates. It was great using that time to build a foundation of trust. They really care about their clients and it shows! When the date got closer they were so helpful in reminding us about testing, coordinating with the State of Hawaii to get our marriage license, providing any recommendations during our stay in Maui, checking in on me on the morning of our ceremony, and reminded us to not forget the rings and license docs before we headed out the door. They were thoughtful and we really appreciated how communicative they were. Kuya married us and Ian was our photographer and those two were a hit! They worked so beautifully together and the ceremony just flowed and was stress free the entire time. It was absolutely perfect! Right after Kuya left the beach he submitted our license paperwork and we received an email that it was already filed. I figured it would take a day or 2. We were promised our photo packet within 3-4 weeks. NOPE! No waiting there either! We received them 6 days later. Our WHOLE experience through a pandemic and all was top notch and exceeded our expectations. Aloha Maui Dream Weddings really work hard and create relaxing, stress free, and beautiful dream weddings. Ours was nothing less than perfect! I am so grateful we chose them to be part of our big day! Honestly you will not find better service, photography, attention to detail, or care from another business like them. They lead with love and are amazing at what they do. Ohana for life!! ❤❤❤ Thank you Darci, Penny, Kuya, and Ian--- we are forever grateful to have had the opportunity to have this amazing experience with you.
THISSSS is what dreams are made of! There are not enough words to express our gratitude to Darci and the entire Aloha Maui Dream Weddings team! From painless planning, to flawless execution- the proof is in the details! From a distance, we felt a connection & knew we were in great hands! Having traveled from Florida, we had to blindly trust and put our Faith in their expertise and knowledge of the island! Thank God we did! From keeping a nervous groom calm during a freak storm and being flexible with locations to accommodate nature, Darci and Penny’s confidence and professionalism reassured this bride that my dream wedding would be absolutely perfect! AND THEY DELIVERED! We were blessed with the Hawaiian Wedding Trifecta- ⛈ 🐳 🌈- and they captured it all! A million MAHALO’s DONT GO ANYWHERE ELSE! You’ve stumbled on THE best of the best!
I cannot recommend Darci and her team highly enough. They created the most beautiful wedding we could ever ask for and made every single one of our visions come true. Being from the UK we were initially concerned that time-difference would make planning our wedding more difficult but Darci was available at all hours and no-doubt some of the most productive planning conversations we had were in the middle of the night for her and she never hesitated to make us feel completely at ease. Darci also not only made our wedding day incredible but our whole holiday in Hawaii was significantly enhanced because of the input she had in planning our trips and recommending places to visit for ourselves and all of our guests. From booking nail appointments to hooking us up with the most amazing private snorkelling trip to Molokini Crater, her professionalism and devotion to her work is unquestionable. Our actual wedding day went completely seamlessly all down to Darci, she had everything covered from every angle and her staff maintained the highest standards throughout! Thank you thank you and thank you again Darci for a magical time that we will never ever forget, we are truly privileged to have had the most incredible wedding planner who has know become a true friend to us!
Darci made our wedding ceremony so much more than we could ever have envisioned on our own. She was professional, super responsive, flexible, calm, and provided the best suggestions and recommendations for anything we asked for and even things we didn't even know enough to ask for! We had a total of 11 people at our beach ceremony and all of them agreed that it was one of the, if not THE, BEST wedding they had ever attended. Beyond the gorgeous setting, Darci was an amazing officiant, providing a ceremony that touched on everything a perfect wedding is: meaningful, personal, spiritual, relaxed, fun, grounded and real.....We honestly cannot say enough about her extraordinary services. It was stress-free and honestly just the most beautiful and joyful time for everyone involved! Book Darci for your Maui wedding and also use her partner's photography services (see review of Penny Palmer Photography). You will not regret the choice! We'd do it over again exactly the same in a heartbeat! Mahalo!
Aloha Maui Dream Wedding made planning so easy. There was no stress or worries going into the wedding day. There were certain details we did not want in the ceremony and they made sure they were not included. Penny was our photographer she was so easy to be around and be ourselves. Darci was by our side the whole time letting us know what we would be doing, how things will happen and making sure we were on schedule. We wanted a sunset ceremony and everything went smoothly, we had a beautiful ceremony. We cannot thank Aloha Maui Dream Weddings enough for our special day.
We got married in Maui with the help of Aloha maui dream Weddings, they were absolutely amazing, they did a great job, really Profesional, they took time to know my husband and I in the way they could make a really meaningful ceremony, we'll never forget this special moment in our life, they make it unforgettable.
Thank you so much to all their team for their amazing job
Darci and Penny are the nicest people and they made our day so perfect! They arranged everything for us and made it stress-free and beautiful! The pictures are amazing too! I'd highly recommend them to any couple who is thinking about getting married in Maui.
If I could give them a million stars on everything I would!
Aloha Maui Dream Weddings really means it when they say “dream weddings”. Planning a destination wedding can be very difficult but Darci made it unbelievably easy. Before working with Darci, I was actually with a different planner at a different company and all communication was done via email. Each decision would take 1-2 days because of the time difference between Maui and Texas. Because things were moving at a snail’s pace, I started looking for other options and found AMDW (thank God!)
I told Darci my guest count and budget and within minutes she found a great option for us. By going with the venue she found for us, we saved a lot of money and we got way more bang for our buck. After signing on with AMDW, Darci was attentive and easily accessible via text and was SUPER prompt with emails. Darci is very knowledgeable, attentive, and straightforward - everything you need in a planner. From the makeup artist, to the videographer- Darci was able to save me so much money with all of the vendors she has access too. TRUST HER, she won’t steer you wrong. She has excellent taste but is always mindful of your budget. She also has a great personality and will definitely make you feel at ease from start to finish.
The day of the wedding was absolutely a DREAM. We had our wedding at Gannon’s in Wailea and it was absolutely STUNNING. We couldn’t believe that our venue could be so amazing! All the decor and florals she helped us pick looked gorgeous. Darci and Penny were with us the day of and Darci did a wonderful job managing our guests, bridal party and my tipsy groom ;)
Everything went very smoothly! Darci thought on her feet to alter the schedule slightly so that we could get cake cutting photos while the lighting was still nice outside. Gannon’s doesn’t set a set price for your open bar and will charge you per drink. We had an alcohol budget and when our bar tab was starting to approach our budget, Darci pulled me aside to let me know so that we could make the decision to keep going or do last call.
THANK YOU SO MUCH DARCI AND AMDW! We couldn’t have imagined a more perfect wedding for us!
Darci and Penny were fantastic! They made our wedding experience completely stress free and the ceremony was beautiful. Our families were so impressed with how smoothly everything went, especially since we live far from Hawaii and it was my first time visiting so I didn’t know what to expect.
My partner and I had a beautiful intimate ceremony at Makena Cove in Maui at the end of Sep 2019 and it was romantic, personal and simply perfect thanks to Darci and a great photographer Penny who captured our special day. Darci was very helpful at answering all our questions before the ceremony, gave great tips on the best time of the day for the ceremony (for the morning, definitely go with 8am - trust Darci and you will not regret it). She was patient with answering our questions from what part of the island we should stay at, to makeup/hair/flower vendor suggestions. She made the wedding day stress free. The ceremony itself was perfect for me and my partner and we will remember it forever! The photos turned out so great thanks to Penny, that we ended up buying the whole gallery as there were so many great shots, that we didn’t want to give up any. We strongly recommend going with Darci and Penny for anyone planning a wedding in Maui. Mahalo!
Aloha Maui Dream Weddings exceeded my expectations! Darci was available to me every minute from the first time I contacted her. Her responsiveness was 100% and she understood exactly what I needed. She looked after every little detail, right down to picking a flower for my hair from her own Plumeria tree. Our wedding was absolutely perfect! Private, intimate and incredibly romantic.
What we expected to be an amazing day Darci and Penny made INCREDIBLE!!
From the start they set our minds at ease by replying quickly to any emails we sent answering any questions we had, setting our minds at ease that they had everything handled and we didn't need to worry about anything because they had it all sorted!
Our wedding day was perfect, Our Beach was the perfect location, our own little paradise. We loved how it was focused on our relationship, our trials during our time together. It made the ceremony so personal and knowing it was specific to us was lovely!
We not only had an awesome wedding day we met two people who we were honoured to share our day with.
The photo's told the story of our wedding so well, we are able to share our day with our family and friends even though they weren't there.
Thank you so much Darci and Penny, we are so grateful!
WONDERFUL! Darci was amazing right from the start, answering all our questions and helping us plan exactly what we wanted. She responded immediately and helped us choose exactly what worked for us! Amazing service and value for the cost and a gorgeous stress-free wedding!
We had our initial wedding planned by Darci and photographed by Penny and it was an amazing experience! They both were very welcoming and accommodating with every ask. We had such a connection with both Darci and Penny that when our 5 year anniversary rolled around we didn't think twice to reach out to them to capture the special moment again for us!
They are both the utmost of professionals and we would recommend them to anyone looking to plan a wedding or anniversary on Maui!
My husband and I were amazed at how easy it was to plan our wedding from the states. Darci handled everything and our wedding was so perfect. Our ceremony was so personal and beyond our expectations. I highly recommend Darci and her team to anyone that is planning on getting married in Maui! Penny was wonderful as well and the pictures came out amazingly. Mahalo!
Darci and her team were amazing! I can't say enough good things about them. Planning a wedding in Hawaii from Missouri, when you're not familiar with the location, is not exactly an easy task. Darci was there every step of the way. She was able to plan a wedding that was 6 months away in a matter of hours. She had the musician, photographer, videographer, officiant, and location locked down the same night I first spoke with her. She was able to adapt our ceremony to fit us and not make it just another cookie cutter destination wedding. I told her over and over that she was my fairy godmother, and she really was. I don't know that I could have pulled off everything she managed.
Darci is a MUST HIRE when planning/coordinating a wedding. I started searching for a coordinator early in the planning process and I found her through TheKnot, went to the website and was immediately messaged by Darci asking if I had any questions. She sent pricing/packages that night and within a couple days we booked her day of coordinating services. From there she explained the process and what she needed from us. She sent over a detailed questionnaire that helped guide us in all the decision making for our wedding. We spoke on the phone, over text and through email and she was quick to respond and when she didn’t have time to answer all of our questions in that moment, she communicated when she’d have answers. Fast forward to the rehearsal, Darci did an amazing job making sure our wedding party knew exactly where to be and what to do. When the groomsmen got a little out of hand, she pulled them aside to ensure they understood their part. We walked away from the rehearsal feeling at ease and knowing our day was in good hands. The day of our wedding she texted me to keep me in the loop that she was there and all was going well- this made it so we could relax! Darci got us all down the isle & had a shot waiting for us once we officially tied the knot! She also kept the guests engaged with our photo guest book and made sure to box our cupcakes for their favors. I do have to add that the night before our big day we had a last minute change to our guest list and I was able to text her details and all was taken care of. I’d advise you to stop looking around for planners/coordinators and BOOK DARCI!
Darci, thank you so much for all you did to make our big day special. I’ve heard from several guests that our wedding was the smoothest they’ve ever attended and that’s all due to you! You truly made our dream wedding come true. Lots of love, Morghan & Lincoln.
Just wow! You think you're ready, and then Darci comes in and you realize, I didn't have it worked out at all. That's the genuine feeling that my husband and I had last week. As a bride, I was completely stress free on the day of my wedding because of Darci.
If you're looking for a coordinator, do not hesitate with Darci. We had a 70 person wedding and it was nothing short of AMAZING! She'll keep you AND your guests of track. She truly was the difference maker in our wedding and my wife and I could not have been happier with our decision. In addition to being a true professional, Darci was incredibly accommodating and made sure we were comfortable and taken care of all night.
AMDW was an absolute pleasure to work with planning our special once-in-a-lifetime dream wedding! Darci was so supportive & responsive every step of the way - totally taking the stress out of our Big Day! Darci and her entire team really went out of their way to make sure everything was perfect for Jason and I! We honestly couldn’t be happier with our wedding and reception - everything was literally perfect! Thank you to Rev Kuya for beautifully personalizing our ceremony, Manutea Nui E for the incredible fire dancer, beautiful hula dancers, and exciting drummer, Ukulele player Jimi Canha for entertaining us all evening, Cafe O’Lei Kihei for the delicious luau food, Maui Wessing cakes for our lovely Island Lilikoi cake, our super fun bartender for making amazing Mai Tais and our local florist for creating unbelievably gorgeous arch pieces, table center pieces and my picture-perfect bouquet! I literally can not THANK YOU ALL enough!!
Darci- my mom wrote the commentary below and it absolutely expresses how we feel about your services. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts!!!
Aloha Darci -
I am now home and just reflecting on my daughter’s wedding. It was
perfect and you and your staff made it even more spectacular. Your
wisdom and counsel made planning so so easy. You and your staff gave
us a most perfect “rehearsal dinner” and wedding day.
Andrea was so calm and caring and an expert in all details. Her
tables were beautiful as was her ring of flowers. Kuya was amazing
with his nature, words, wisdom and joy he projected. Julia and Edgar
were in tears (as was I) remembering his words and blessings on their
marriage and path ahead. Jimmy was so kind to learn the songs that
meant so much to Julia and Edgar. Nicole and her assistant were
perfect capturing the essence of the event and we are all excited to
see her vision. I cannot say enough about Luis during the time he
spent with us. He was so much more than an interpreter. He felt like
part of our family and we are ready to adopt him.
My husband David we are sure was there looking over all the details
and so pleased with a wonderful smile on his face. He was that kind
of man, a Godly, happy, very very funny man who fiercely loved us all.
I missed him terribly as I walked Julia down to the circle of flowers,
but felt him walking with me and giving me strength to lead this
family
So give yourselves a hug, a pat on the back and a day at the beach.
If you ever need a recommendation I am here in all ways.
Blessings and joy to you,
Mahalo
We hired Darci to coordinate our wedding in Maui and never looked back. She responded to my online inquiry within a few hours which I always appreciate especially with the 6 hour time difference where we are. She immediately answered all my questions about how the process works and we booked her right away. She immediately coordinated our photographer, hair and makeup and officiant. All the details were taken care which left us with nothing to worry about! She always checked in and if I had a random question, she always had the answer. Plus her prices were much lower than most other companies which is a big plus and her vendors she works with were all excellent! Hire Darci and you won't regret it!
If you are reading this trying to decide which wedding planner to pick in Maui like we were a few months ago...........PICK THIS ONE!!!
To say Thank you is a understatement and 5 stars would never be enough. We are so very lucky to have found Aloha Maui Dream Weddings! Darci is the most attentive, organised and dedicated wedding planner who’s attention to detail is outstanding. Darci made our special day so perfect with all the personal touches.
Nothing was ever too much trouble from the initial email to even after the wedding where she helped with where to eat, taxis and local trips which weren’t even part of our wedding day. Penny captured our day perfectly with the most awesome pictures, she made us feel at ease the whole way through and we had so much fun with her! Darci and Penny are the dream team!!!! Mahalo from the UK xx
I contacted Darci after reading all of the great reviews for Aloha Maui Dream Weddings. I wanted to have a 25th. anniversary SURPRISE vow renewal ceremony on our favorite Maui beach (we had been to Maui before). My wife was to know nothing about it until the ceremony began. It was to be on her fiftieth birthday, but on that day Hurricane Lane hit, and we had to cancel the entire trip. We rescheduled a month later, and Darci made sure that everything we had planned for the original date came to pass on the new date. The surprise went off without a hitch. I told my wife that I wanted us to get dressed up, go down to our favorite beach, and find someone to take some mobile phone pictures of us. When we got there (and my wife composed herself after the surprise), Darci, Penny and Kuya provided us with exactly the low-key Hawaiian ceremony I had requested. Penny's pictures were beautiful, and they even had a special vow renewal sign made up for us to use in the pictures. The affair was affordable, fun, loving, and if I were to do it again I would certainly use Aloha Maui Dream Weddings. Thanks Darci, Penny and Kuya for making our special event so wonderful!
We decided to get married while we were in Maui, 6 days before we arrived there. I was in a panic to say the least. Thinking to myself, that there would be no way to pull a beautiful wedding with such short notice. Darci Responded quickly. She asked what I wanted and Wha laa like magic she had it all done. She was easy to work with, organized and through. Darci exceeded my expectations in every way. Literally this was the easiest, best day of my life. Darci and Penny, Thank You so much for making our day truly magical.
If you're wanting an easy planning celebration use Maui Dre weddings! The experience and our celebration will never be forgotten, I love this service so much ♥️ Darci is amazing and calmed down all my worries!
PERFECT!!!!
Destination Wedding without a worry!!!!
I loved every minute of our Maui dream wedding!!! It was easy because Darci from Maui Dream Weddings put the whole thing together for us! She got to know us through email and text and by the time we got to Maui we could relax bc everything was set!!! Location, flowers, music, minister, photographer, unity vessel, marriage cert, dinner! I couldn't be happier!!!!
There aren't adequate words to describe how amazing Darci was! Planning a destination wedding from CO could have been stressful and difficult, but Darci made is the complete opposite. She took care of EVERYTHING and it could not have been more perfect. From the personalized vows (drawn from just jokes in conversation between us and little tidbits I mentioned about my husband) to the fun, funny and inclusive wedding. All our guests commented how amazing she was. Photography was incredible too. I can't recommend Darci enough! We are so grateful to her for really making our day perfect and unforgettable!
Looking at all the great reviews, it should be no surprise that our experience was AMAZING! We are not a fussy couple and didn't really think of details for our wedding day. Honestly, we were excited to be married, but not into the logistics of it all. I'm sure had we chosen anyone else for our planning and photos, all would have just fallen flat and nothing special. Darci and Penny took care of everything and kept us excited in the days leading up to our elopement on the beach. We deferred to them (the experts!) on many of the decisions and they knocked it out of the park! There is no way I could have made everything turn out so wonderful on my own. Soooo Happy!!! Mahalo!! XO
Darci and penny made our elopement a very special day! They are very professional and reasonably priced. They had many different options and packages to choose from. Our photos were fantastic and everything I could imagine plus more. They truly love what they do and take the time to make sure everything is perfect and that you do not have to worry on your special day. One day we will be heading back to renew our vowes with them! Mahalo Aloha Maui Dream Weddings!
Darci and Penny, Where do I start?!
I was never the girl that dreamed about their fairytale wedding growing up. I never imagined my perfect wedding dress, hair style or decor. Not to Imply that I never thought it would happen one day, it was just not something I pictured as a little girl.
When Rob and I got engaged, I had NO IDEA where to even start! I joined all of the bridal email list to hopefully gain some clarity. It didn't work, lol. Overwhelmed doesn't even begin to touch on how I was feeling.
After Rob and I decided that we would "elope" in Maui, it got even more overwhelming. How was I supposed to plan our wedding 4,605 miles away. I googled so many companies. I almost chose a different company until they sent me a sample wedding video. It made me cringe.
I started focusing more on the reviews of these companies. I came across Aloha Maui Dream Weddings and loved the reviews I was reading. I reached out one night and the planning began.
We put 100% blind trust in these women solely based on social proof and that is why I hope anyone reading this, that might be on the fence, chooses AMDW!
From the start, Darci put my mind at ease. She was readily available for me whenever I wanted to talk, even with a 6hour time difference and anytime I started to panic, she would bring me back to normal and reassure that everything would be great! She scheduled our marriage license appt, she linked me up with Bea from Classic Elegance Artistry who made me feel like a princess and she made sure every single detail was perfect! We had an awesome unity sand ceremony that included my son, who also got a Lei during the Lei exchange.
These 2 ladies then hiked almost a MILE down a cliff to accommodate a photo shoot that we really, really wanted. It was hot and uncomfortable but once we were down there, Penny was in her zone. She is so professional and so good at what she does. I could not have asked for more from these two!
For the little girl who never dreamed about her wedding day, If I had, I am POSITIVE it was exactly how June 29th 2018 went.
We are glad to have you both as our Ohana now! We love you!
Mahalo!
P.S. Small or large weddings! They will get it done for you!
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