During my 6 month engagement...
Friends/family members: You must be so stressed planning for your wedding! It's coming up so soon!
Me: No, not really. Wanna grab breakfast/brunch/lunch/dinner this weekend?
Friends/family members: ...*Look of shock* Wow, you're really calm about this! When I was planning my wedding....(enter story about a wedding planning debacle or two).....
Now, I can firmly say that the only reason I was so incredibly calm about my wedding was because of Tina from Food for the Soul. I'm the type to take on too many tasks because I want them all to turn out a specific way. However, you have to let go of some of your control tendencies when planning a destination wedding. Thankfully, having someone as professional, thorough, and prompt as Tina makes letting go very easy. Not only was she our coordinator and caterer, she hooked us up with amazing vendors, keeping our tight budget in mind. She put us into contact with Valerie Stevens for our flowers, and Valerie was so wonderful to us, truly going above and beyond! She also put us into contact with Wilmont Kahaialii for our music and entertainment, and he delivered such a fun party laced with Hawaiian history and traditions! Seriously, Tina was so awesome that we really only had 3 vendors to work with....a dream when you think about all the communication needed in planning such an event! Tina was very accessible even though being on Maui means she was constantly juggling many weddings at the same time.
As for the food, it was amazing! Tina's husband, Rob, is a chef and takes care of all the food and catering. The food was so good, guests went up for seconds and thirds. Our guests raved about various menu items, from the beef satay and stuffed mushroom appetizers to the chicken and shredded pork entrees. The poke was so delicious and different from other poke we have tried, and the fruit was not only decorative but very delicious, perfect for our many fruit lovers! We had a number of guests who are very discerning when it comes to food, and even their palates were pleased! Kudos to Food for the Soul!
The staff was very hospitable and professional, very top notch! We really could not have asked for a better coordinator and caterer. Truly, we are so happy to have found Tina and Food for the Soul. We got incredible service at a very reasonable price (especially compared to some other vendors on Maui who will try to gouge your wallet!). Without doubt, going with Food for the Soul was the BEST investment we made for our wedding. :)
Thank you so much, Tina, Rob, and staff, for handling our most memorable night for us! We really were able to enjoy every moment because of you!!! :)
Joy and George
10/26/12