Haiku Gardens

f the way. Their communication and professionalism have made planning so much easier, and we highly recommend them!

on wedding for our daughter and originally had another venue booked, but with only two months left before the wedding, we realized we needed something different. After finding Haiku Gardens online, we immediately began working with their team through emails and phone calls — and from the very beginning, Morgan knew exactly what to do. She was incredibly organized, proactive, and attentive, asking all the right questions and guiding us through every detail with confidence and ease. We were able to get everything finalized in time, and when we arrived at the venue on the wedding day, it was even more breathtaking than the pictures could ever capture. The setting was stunning, the entire day flowed seamlessly, and the experience exceeded every expectation we had. The lunch prepared by Haleiwa Joe’s Seafood Grill was phenomenal — our guests could not stop talking about how amazing the food was. Between the spectacular views and the incredible meal, it truly felt magical. As this was our first destination wedding, I was understandably nervous, but we could not have felt more blessed to find Haiku Gardens. They made the process so smooth by having all the wedding options organized in one place, which made planning so much easier. Once we arrived at the venue, Morgan and Kat immediately went to work making sure every detail was perfectly in place. They handled everything with professionalism, calmness, and care. We even had to make a few accommodations for our photographer, and Morgan and Kat were right there ensuring everything continued flawlessly. The entire experience was exceptional from beginning to end. If you are planning a wedding — DO IT AT HAIKU GARDENS! Thank you, Morgan and Kat, for EVERYTHING. You helped create one of the most beautiful and memorable days of our lives.

were so attentive and handled all our needs so efficiently.   We had booked another venue that was unresponsive and too nonchalant that made us lose confidence in their ability to provide the service, so we canceled and found Haiku Gardens only 2 months before the wedding!!!  Miraculously, they had the one day available for us and pulled it all together as if they had all year to plan for it. They helped my daughter so much by communicating all the details and what was next on the agenda so we didn’t have to worry about what comes next.  They put the bride at ease and gave her a comfort level that made it a wonderful experience overall.  In addition to the staff going above and beyond and just being awesome,  the venue itself was beyond expectations and incredibly beautiful!   The pics online don’t do it justice.  We could not have been more satisfied with how this wedding turned out.  A great big thank you to Haiku Gardens and especially Morgan and Kat for making my daughter’s wedding day so special and magnificent!  I cannot recommend Haiku Gardens enough for how professional and beautiful they make a wedding!!!!   

xpensive and since he had a smaller more intimate wedding (20-25 people) it made better sense for us. We were looking for a beautiful mountain backdrop and we really lucked out. One of the advantages of having the reception there as well is that you can still take pictures of the mountain from the restaurant. The site really sells itself. The only downside is that we took over the restaurant and couldn’t fill it because our party was smaller, but we really liked the ambiance and it seemed a lot nicer than a lot of the hotel corporate rooms that were at a similar price point. The wedding planning coordination was pretty well done in general and we loved our officiant. We opted for the middle option of food that included pork chops, steak and a fish option. Everyone said they enjoyed the food and we added bruschetta and coconut shrimp for appetizers. Overall it was memorable experience that we will cherish dearly.

and decisions to be made. The atmosphere was great already- but we are so happy to have booked the transportation and live ukulele player! The food and drinks were delicious to top it off!

orn and raised from Hawaii. 

Tamara was extremely helpful, kind, and quick with communication. The first time I saw the venue, I could not believe how stunning it was. Pictures literally cannot prepare you for how breathtaking it is. Paired with the excellence of the staff and all the vendors that were coordinated for us, I could not have asked for a better wedding. All of our guests were so incredibly touched and impressed with everything Haiku Gardens presented. Thank you for making my dreams come true, and for taking such wonderful care of my husband and I, as well as our guests.

o cater to your specific needs and wants to create a unique and special day. Having an ala carte offering for our wedding really helped us hone in on what we did and did not want for our wedding, and the fact that things like hair/makeup, photography etc is contacted through her made planning easy. Haiku Gardens itself is gorgeous and remote enough that you feel like you’re in your own bubble. The food is always amazing (get the prime rib), and it’s a great venue for a midday wedding with close friends and family.

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married here in September of 2023 and it was amazing from the food to the staff as well as our wedding coordinator was amazing. I would highly recommend this place for your wedding and other events. I give them a 10 star rating if I could.❤️❤️❤️❤️

nd wants. We even got a surprised guest (our dog) that was planned without us knowing. Venue is also very reasonable in price!

out a thing, it was so perfect and fun. Tamara was there for us every step of the way considering we had this planned over a year in advance and lived in separate time zones, she’s truly an expert at what she does! And all of the venders hired through the venue were exceptional from the band, florals, photographer, bar tender, food staff, photobooth, and especially the cake. We’ve been married almost 2 months and our guests still text me and rave about how much they loved our cake. You can not go wrong with booking with Haiku, they will absolutely take the best care of you!

tacular the views were. All our vendors were top notch thanks to Haiku Gardens!

ng. We had a blast!

e’d decided on Haiku Gardens because my partner and I are simple people who wanted the whole package and that’s exactly what we got. The wedding planner, Tamara kept things simple for us and we mainly communicated via email. What was nice about holding our wedding there is that we were able to customize our package and paying for what we mostly cared about via ala carte. I am for one a person who only likes to pay for whats necessary. Another perk was that they were cool with us using our own vendors. We did our own cake, flowers, and decoration and paid for their photographers and musicians. Tamara was so kind to lend us their cake cutting kit, and extra vases when we didn’t have enough . At the end of the day, our guest were at awes with the beauty of the Koolau and the pond. The natural beauty of the place spoke for it self and we paid little for decoration. My family was so impressed that my older cousin wants to also book Haiku Gardens for their summer 2024 wedding.

took care of everything on the wedding day. Planning our wedding at Haiku Gardens was not only easy, it was also incredibly affordable for what we got. (We knew we wanted to have a destination wedding so we'd be able to spend several days with friends and family and were shocked, in the best way possible, when we discovered we could afford Haiku Gardens/Haleiwa Joe's.) Mahalo for everything Tamara, Cat and Colin 🙏

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organized everything beautifully for a private wedding brunch at Haleiwa Joes. The catering menu was tiered and reasonably priced and the food was a hit amongst locals and out of town guests. The drinks were as good as they always were and the venue is just stunning year round, rain or shine. We cannot recommend this place for any and all of your wedding needs. Mahalo Tamara and the staff at Haiku Gardens and Haleiwa Joe’s for making this an unforgettable event!

as great to work with and made the planning process easy and had great suggestions for vendors. The two coordinators who helped us the day of were also great (one of them saved me when we realized my fake eyelash was coming off right before I was going to go out to the reception to greet my guests- she actually ran out and bought eyelash glue!) Our guests loved the food and drinks. We’re so happy we went with Haiku gardens, we had the perfect wedding day.

our vendors for our special day. We love the food here! Kaneohe is special to me and my husband since we both partially grew up here with the Koolau mountains. Good never disappoints! There are many options. We were very happy with the buffet choices we made. It was so fun to be able to personalize small details at our reception to include his and her drinks, our cake, our program, and photobooth! The gardens made beautiful photos and allowed guests to mingle/ soak in all the beauty!

point before the wedding rehearsal. And I was a bit all over the place with my wedding planning via email, so I wasn't sure how it would all come together in the end. But oh my gosh, I was blown away at how beautiful and perfect it all was. The wedding day was completely seamless; everything was on schedule and flawlessly executed. The decorations were absolutely beautiful, and I was stunned at how they perfectly nailed the type of bouquet and centerpiece I wanted (I asked for king protea as the centerpiece flower for the bouquet, and I was so shocked that, not only did they have it, but the flowers looked exactly like the example photo I had sent to Tamara a few weeks prior)! The food and drinks were also amazing and delicious, and the live band was excellent. Everyone was so helpful and professional. And all of our guests raved about how it was the best wedding they had ever attended. It's a perfect venue for anyone wanting a lush, secluded tropical garden wedding with a gorgeous mountain-peaked skyline. Tamara and her team did a wonderful job! If they can pull off an excellent wedding and reception for someone planning it from 5,000 miles away, they can do anything! Next time we're in Kaneohe, we'll swing by Haleiwa Joe's and reminisce about our wonderful wedding day experience. Mahalo, Tamara!

as delicious, wish I had more time to enjoy it, of course with the visits of everyone and taking pictures of you it was hard to, but from what I did have it was delicious. If I could do it again I would have my wedding there again.

ould think about. Her team also helped us with day of coordination which was a huge help to us. She pays super close attention to detail and helped customize our dream wedding. The venue is so beautiful and it was so special to have it in Kaneohe. Despite all the obstacles of planning a destination wedding and postponing it a year due to Covid, our wedding went off without a hitch, and we owe so much of that to Tamara. She is thoughtful and professional, and so thorough in planning that we felt as calm as possible on our wedding day, which really helped us have a wonderful time.

wedding. Our day was perfect because of her. Mahalo, Tamara! <3

be a stress free process. The pictures of the garden just do not do it justice. This is what we imagine a Hawaii wedding would be!

to do was show up. Although we got married during a pandemic, the day turned out so good. We were able to take pictures in front of some of the most beautiful scenery there is. We were very satisfied with the outcome.

little worried that the planning involved would be too much to handle with our busy schedules but it has been such an amazing experience. Tamara has dealt with all of our questions and responds to our emails so fast, even with the time difference!

Tamara made sure we were taken care of by communicating every step of the way. So a thank you thank you thank you a million times over for making our special day so memorable.

was also gorgeous. I planned our wedding from out of state and all through email. Tamara answered every single email and addressed all of my concerns. She was absolutely fantastic to work with and super professional. The venue itself is absolutely gorgeous! The staff was amazing! The food was delicious! The day went so smooth that I wish it never ended. I would highly recommend choosing Haiku Gardens as your wedding site!

your dream wedding. Plus, on the day before our wedding, a hurricane threat happened making our families and friends question: is the wedding still happening? Fortunately, Tamara and her team from Haiku Garden Weddings made it possible. By planning out everything in advance and continued communication on any changes or additional information required, all choices had been taken care of 2 weeks prior. This allowed for any new changes due to other events to get our full attention and we were in continuous communication leading up to the day with backup plans ready. Everything went perfectly on the day of and all vendors showed up on time providing their services in a professional manner while adhering to CDC guidelines and quietly left when no longer required. The reception at Haleiwa Joe’s had delicious appetizers prepared for all guests while photos were happening. The only downside was the appetizers were too good that most of us did not leave room for the entrees which were just as great. We took all our allotted time at the reception but were not under any pressure to clear out which was very much appreciated. Giving us time to enjoy married life Tamara followed up on information of photos and video two days afterwards with a timeline that was accurate. Overall, we could not imagine having our wedding anywhere else and making it possible with the extreme circumstances is a miracle that Haiku Garden Weddings made a reality.

dding there! We LOVED the lush green garden, it was exactly what we were looking for. I'm originally from Hawaii, so half of our guests would be flying in from the mainland. Keeping our guests in mind - we wanted to give them a beautiful experience outside of Waikiki, where most of them who were flying in would be staying. During the wedding planning process, we kept in contact with Tamara through email during the months preceding our date. We were wondering difficult it would be planning a wedding from California, but Tamara made it so seamless and easy! It was easy to reach her and she was very responsive. Every email was so detail oriented which eased off a lot of stress. We already had found a few vendors on our end and she helped us find the rest. Seeing everything come together during the big day was absolutely breathtaking! Since Haiku Gardens is on the windward side of the island, it does have a tendency to rain there more often. We did have a few sprinkles during the ceremony but it added to the magic of it (and hey, they say it's good luck). All of our guests loved the garden, it felt like our own private oasis. Everything ran so smoothly, huge thanks to Tamara and team!!

our friends and family was how beautifully smooth our wedding day looked and felt. This is largely attributed to Tamara's talent, organizational skills, transparency, and of course the venue. Not to deter from how much work it takes to plan a wedding, Tamara and Haiku helped to make it look effortless. The end result was our dream wedding.  The venue itself is breathtaking! Set back in Kaneohe, you would never know this oasis existed and that is part of the charm. As you embark down the paved path from the parking lot to the gardens, you pass the restaurant with a thatched roof, which reminds you of an earlier era in Hawaii. Finally, you've arrived at the oasis, the Haiku Gardens. Should you opt for a more traditional setting, a chapel can also be found in the gardens  In addition to a ceremony site, Haiku Gardens offers use of their restaurant, Haleiwa Joe's (the thatched roof restaurant you walked past on your way down to the gardens) for your reception. This is where the magic of Tamara and her team continued to make our dream wedding come true. With a plethora of options for pupu's, our guests devoured the Tempura Crab Rolls, Bruschetta, and Fruit which paired nicely with the bar.  And the bar and bar staff did not disappoint! Nearly every guest made it a point to let us know how impressed they were with the service they received from the staff. Mahalo to the staff.  Insider tip, the Li Hing Margarita was a show stopper! Thank you for keeping the drinks flowing! Of course the buffet was on par with everything else at Haiku/Haleiwa Joe's. The coconut mac nut chicken, grilled fresh fish, and kalua pig were so delicious. You can't go wrong with any of the menu options. Looking around, it seemed like all of our guests loved the food.  With countless photo booth companies to choose from, it can be hard to pick one to go with. However, our photo booth from Party Pix Hawaii was absolutely beautiful, the backdrop was perfect, the props were so funny, and best of all the custom layout helped photos look awesome! The candy buffet from Victoria's Sweets was a massive success. She had so many options with the best containers and scoops to make the candy buffet look awesome. She did a great job setting up the table, it was just what we wanted. The photographer Eric from L'amour was incredible! Eric made the day great with his personality and energy. The pictures turned out beautifully, we are so happy with the results. I cannot recommend Eric enough! The florals from Passion Roots was everything and more. Words cannot express how beautiful and breathtaking the floral arrangements were. From the ceremony alter and isle pieces to the reception center pieces and arrangements around the venue were truly breath taking. If we already weren't in a garden, the flowers from Passion Roots made it feel like we were submerged in a tropical garden. Not to mention the cascade floral arrangement were to die for. Thank you! Ultimately, we were beyond thrilled with our wedding at Haiku Gardens. A massive Mahalo to Tamara and all the hands that helped prepare this day for us. I could not recommend Haiku Gardens and Tamara more. Truly an exceptional wedding experience.

s on 8/17/19. Little did we know, it was also the day of the sold out Cowboys/Rams football game lol. Nonetheless, we are so glad we choose this beautiful and intimate garden and a one-venue location for both the ceremony and reception. They have an affordable wedding package with great vendors (Officiant Kimo Taylor, We Heart Cake Company, Picket Fence Florist and Eric from Lamour Hawaii). The food at Haleiwa Joe’s was delicious which we really couldn’t enjoy but know our guests did! Lastly, Tamara our awesome wedding coordinator is amazing! She made our 4 month wedding planning less stressful and took care of pretty much everything. She responded to my unending emails in a timely manner and put all my worries at ease. I just don’t know how she does this for so many couples! With that said, we HIGHLY recommend Haiku Gardens and Haleiwa Joe’s as their services and staff are exceptional! We are truly blessed and thankful for them making our wedding day the best day ever and so memorable for our close family and friends! We can’t wait to come back and really enjoy that prime rib! -The Prices

helpful before and during the wedding. She was able to execute what I envisioned and much more. On the day of the wedding, she constantly assured me that all will be well (and it was). The food at Haleiwa Joe’s was exceptional! Didn’t get to eat much but my guests said they enjoyed it. If you’re looking for a garden wedding, this is your place! The greenery will make your photos look awesome!

ase of the Ko’olau mountains with lush, green trees and vibrant flowers, a gazebo and pond with turtles made it special for our guests too! We thoroughly enjoyed being in the environment. Working with Tamara was so easy. She has a lot of experience as a wedding coordinator and made planning my wedding super smooth and stress free. She is a very pleasant person to talk to, open to hear your thoughts and ideas, but will also help guide you if you’re not sure what to do next. I highly recommend Haiku Gardens for your future wedding!

aiku is the most peaceful, beautiful garden I have ever seen. The ceremony was what I imagined it to be. Will recommend Haiku to any of my friend that dexide to marry in Hawaii.