Haiku Gardens

It was exactly what we wanted - intimate ceremony and reception with family, and so many gorgeous photo sites in one location! Tamara is a wedding planner extraordinaire, every little detail is thought of. She came in clutch with last minute floral orders and her team has everything setup beforehand. It was easily the most stress-free, enjoyable moment of my life. We will always be grateful to the Haiku Gardens Weddings team.

work with, she’s personable, knowable & so friendly! She went above and beyond on so many things for us, we can’t thank her enough. The gardens are a magical place, the feels & of course the views are the most amazing thing ever! Our family can’t stop talking about how perfect it was...we got a little rain but that didn’t stop us one bit. It might have even made it better, we had a very boho chic themed wedding so the rain added to it perfectly!! Ok now lets get to the good good stuff....the bar & food!! || O U T O F T H I S W O R L D || !! We did tempura crab rolls, chicken skewers, pork, macadamia chicken, ahi tuna, new potatoes, Mac salad etc.... it was all so good!! We still keep getting messages that our family is dreaming about the food at Haleiwa Joes! We had a large group from WI and if you know anything about WI we love to have a good time! Our bartender Ashley was amazing, so friendly & fun, we couldn’t have asked for more. || H O N E S T L Y || HAIKU & HALEWIA JOES exceeded our expectations, we planned our wedding from 4,137 miles away and put all our trust in || T A M A R A || and it was magical!!! We will continue to recommend them to any of our family traveling to Oahu. Thank you again to everyone at Haiku & Haleiwa Joes. ♡ The Strathmann’s

wedding was. We simply can't take all the credit. Tamara, her amazing vendors, and Haleiwa Joe's staff truly made our day unforgettable. As a coordinator, Tamara was always so prompt with her email replies (we planned from CO) and never pressured me to make a decision (even though we were coming down to just weeks before the wedding). Her responses were thorough and kind, and always so very patient. We felt extremely taken care of the whole day, our guests included. The ceremony site in the gardens will always hold such a special place in my heart. It's breathtaking and the fact that we got married in that lush little heaven will forever stay in my heart. The food during our reception was just as great as the service and staff. Sometimes with buffet style you find the food to be over seasoned, under seasoned, or over cooked. This definitely was not the case with Haleiwa Joe's. I'm not sure if they were allowed to, but many of our guests happily went home with heaping take away boxes of leftovers :) The buffet was well tended to the duration of our reception. I don't know how the staff kept up with the constant drink orders, but they never skipped a beat! Shot after shot, they poured with a happy laugh. Like I mentioned above, we've been back at home in CO for a few months now and our friends still talk about how much fun our wedding was. So much of that is because of all of the staff, vendor teams, and Tamara. We're truly so, so grateful for everything you all did for us. Book with Haiku Gardens/Haleiwa Joe's. You wont regret it.

was the day before our wedding during our rehearsal and I was blown away! Everything went smoothly on our actual wedding day despite having to make a last minute change in ceremony location due to the torrential downpour - at least they say rain is lucky! Tamara and her staff were a dream to work with, the vendors were awesome and the food was delicious!!! Do yourself and your guests a favor and order the coconut shrimp pupus and prime rib! We will definitely be making annual trips back to Hawaii to visit the gardens and have dinner at Haleiwa Joe's.

here. Tamara helped organize many of the awesome vendors that we had at our wedding and made sure everything was coordinated to make the entire day run as smoothly as possible for all to enjoy. Tamara was there throughout the entire process to make sure nothing was left out. Being a coordinator myself, I appreciated all of the details she made sure to check off throughout the time of my reservation until after the reception was over. I would definitely recommend this venue to all of my family and friends!

and venue coordinator) she made everything so much smoother with her experience and positive demeanor. The cost of the ceremony was reasonable as well as the cost to close down the restaraunt to use as a venue. The food and service was good and everything went well...the only thing is they only do lunch weddings..

to work with and kept me updated every step of the way. She is seriously the best!! We planned the wedding from Colorado, and I never felt stressed or worried that we would not have the wedding we were envisioning. She worked easily with our budget and gave us important suggestions that we would not have considered otherwise. I could not have imagined going through the wedding day without Tamara keeping everything on track and making sure everything went smoothly. There was hurricane predicted on our wedding day, but luckily we had a brief "good luck" rain shower, and there was no hurricane in sight! If there was, they had a covered chapel available as well. The food and atmosphere of Haiku Gardens and Haleiwa Joe's were amazing, and guests have not stopped commenting how beautiful it was! They also help to set up the tables, chairs, and decorations so you don't have to worry about a thing! Tamara even documented our wedding set-up from start to finish on Instragram, which was also really cool, as we got to see all the behind the scenes hard work they put in to make sure every wedding is perfect. We loved every aspect of our wedding, and could not have been happier. I would HIGHLY recommend Haiku Gardens and Tamara for your wedding, you will not regret it! Thank you for making our dream wedding come true!! :)

m the reception. The food was also a highlight! Prime Rib is a must! Tamara is the best! She is very efficient with responding to emails! I had a lot of questions that she answered with proficiency! She's very patient, and hospitable! I felt very comfortable when first meeting her! Tamara is open to meeting with you at the Garden to go over an questions you may have or if you want to view the venue. She's with you every step of the way and has a list of vendors that they work with. I can't thank her enough for all her help! She is great wedding coordinator!

y wedding. The location was beautiful and the view was MAGICAL! I grew up on the Island of Kauai, and I wanted my wedding to be surrounded by lush green trees and mountains, this place definitely had me reminiscing about Kauai! Haiku Gardens is #1 on my list of best locations for weddings. The venue was beautiful and the chapel was simple and elegant. My guests were treated with great hospitality by the staff there, and my husband and I were treated like 'Ohana.

guests were sheltered from the rain before heading down to the chapel... and most importantly, the bride was protected and delivered unscathed from the rain! Tamara was fantastic to work with, especially with us coming from California. Her communications with us were timely and helpful. He provided references and direction regarding vendors and structure for the day. When it came to our reception lunch, the food at Haleiwa Joe's was great! Our guests were impressed with how good the food turned out because buffets you can easily get over cooked and under or over flavored food. Because of the beautiful location, the great food, and fantastic service and support for planning a destination wedding, I would highly recommend Haiku Gardens for anyone's wedding!

o getting back to us and took care of flowers, cake, photographer and Haleiwa Joe's has wonderful food, when my husband found out they would be serving food he was very excited. He has eaten there before and loves their prime rib. The venue is so beautiful with a small lake, an open air chapel so you don't have to worry about it raining on you. The venue also has a tropical garden that is very well maintained. When a wedding is not going on it is open to the public but will be closed off for your ceremony so it is very private. I highly recommend this venue.

of everything. She is so good with communicating with you and making sure you have the wedding of your dreams! I couldn’t ask for anything more than what we had. Everyone loves the scenery and we can’t wait to see the pictures! Thank you Haiku Gardens and Tamara for making our big day memorable and special. We truly recommend having weddings here!

, so bring it here LGBTQ community! Venue (5/5) Haiku Gardens blows the competition out of the water. I’m in Boston now but grew up 10 min away from the venue and still I was floored by its beauty. The pictures are stellar but even they don’t do the venue justice. Our wedding was in February so it ended up being cool (and luckily no real showers) but if you’re going to be outside in the summer prepare for warmth. Also, the view from the restaurant will knock your guests socks off (and makes for a KILLER backdrop for photos) Planning (6/5) Tamara was hands-down the reason we picked this place and is the reason we’d come back (maybe renewing our vows?) She has a smooth process in place with spreadsheets that help catch what you might miss in planning. Her deep experience in planning weddings means she can provide valuable suggestions throughout (and be creative in solutions day-of.) Again, we were in Boston planning with a 6 hour time difference and she was prompt in her responses and persistent if we didn’t answer something she needed. What she brings to the sweetheart table cannot be overstated. Execution (5/5) Go for the spiral setup so you can walk down the aisle and see each person’s face. It was a breathtaking moment that I will cherish forever. If you have to set up anything beforehand, you and your family can arrive early to place flowers/lei/settings and she has a team to help. Tamara organized the other vendors for us (Music for the ceremony, Music for reception, Photo booth and food/drink.) Photography was also clutch - Eric made us laugh and got some excellent pics throughout. Bottomline is that her list of preferred vendors are easy to work with, reasonably priced and totally worth it. Food/Drink (5/5) Delicious. She provides a long menu from Haleiwa Joe’s (the restaurant connected to Haiku Gardens) and you and your partner go through and pick out what you want. I didn’t hear any complaints. My preference: go for the coconut shrimp!

d us most to this location was the private garden with beautiful views as well as easy access to parking and a restaurant, so our guests wouldn't have to travel from place to place. Besides the obvious beauty of the property, all of the staff members of the restaurant also contributed to the ease of our wedding day. My husband and I, as all of our guests, were treated with such hospitality and good spirits and I got many compliments after the wedding about the amazing food, so thank you Chefs! Going into my own wedding process was much more confusing than looking at it from an outside perspective, so Tamara was a great help to me. This is such a special place to have in our memories and even more special because it's still there to visit and have brunch as a family. Mahalo nui loa Tamara & co.!

ess. She respond to all of my emails and answered all of my questions kindly and promptly. I was lucky enough to have rain on my wedding day, despite the weather report saying it was supposed to be sunny. Tamara helped calm my nerves, and she and her team were so flexible and made everything work out perfectly! I couldn't have asked for a better wedding! If anyone is looking for a wedding venue, Haiku Gardens and Haleiwa Joe's is where you need to go! Thank you so much Tamara and all the Haleiwa Joe's and Haiku Gardens staff for all you did for us!

zebo to the stone stairs really made the waterworks lol. Our guests really enjoyed the gardens as well as the reception food. Hale'iwa Joe's was so delicious and you are guaranteed for a kanack attack (aka food coma). Some hadn't visited here for 10+ years or it was there very first time and they loved it :) I'd like to give a very big mahalo to our wedding coordinator, Tamara (highly recommend)! She's incredibly organized, patient, and kept step with us every step of the way as we planned within less than 6 months. No other place i'd recommend to marry! God bless!

too preoccupied to attend to every little thing. To that, I would like to tip a hat to the amazing team at Haiku Gardens. A little background: My husband and I had just been stationed at Pearl Harbor in September 2016 and were anxious to plan our wedding for 2017. When we arrived, we had tried Haleiwa Joe’s on a whim (not knowing it was Haiku Gardens at the time) and fell in love with the food and the breathtaking views. It became the first restaurant we loved in Hawaii. Little did we know that exactly a year from that day we would be having our unforgettable wedding there. We knew we wanted a unique location that was not a hotel, had inclusive package options, and was reasonably affordable. We scoured the internet and reviews of dozens of locations and many of the wedding sites suggested Haiku Gardens. We looked up the website and the moment we found out it was the same as our favorite restaurant, we believed it was fate! We would’ve been remised, though, if we didn’t at least have a walk through and a sit down with the planner, so we utilized The Knot and their venue concierge. Their team got us in contact with Tamara, who got back to us immediately. At the walk through, Tamara was punctual and thorough going over the different locations where the vows could take place, a general idea of how the day of would go, and even what the indoor option looked like. After the walk through, we went into the office and talked about the options. She broke down the basic prices that were mandatory and then all the different packages that we could add on. I knew that I was not going to have time to go through vendors by myself, so selecting one of the packages where Tamara would be the one who did all the leg work was such a blessing. Throughout the process of getting everything ready for the wedding, Tamara always kept us informed with her progress and the financial portion of each decision we made. She was unbelievably patient as I would take days (sometimes weeks!) to get back to her and never once called me out on taking too long. She was even kind enough to send several reminders that our final deposit was due when I was almost a week late with it. She has such an eye for detail and gives everything her utmost attention. When I didn’t know what I wanted, she would present ideas or ask questions until we got to the best option. The invoice she gave us wasn’t just to keep us informed of our financial responsibilities, but also a tracker for us to see what was done and what else needed to be accomplished. It included almost everything that goes into a wedding, so even if we had elected to select a vendor ourselves, it stayed on the list so we were reminded that we needed to take care of it. On the day of the wedding we were both pretty frazzled since it was pouring in the morning, but Tamara took it in stride and jumped right into setting up the indoor backup. We got lucky though and the sky cleared to a beautifully perfect day and she made sure that the garden was back on track to be the location we said our vows. Our perfect day would never had been as unforgettable as it was without the team at Haiku Gardens and most of all Tamara! I just can’t compliment her enough! Thank you for our magical day!

arly and always calmed me down if I got a little excited. She was always helpful on ideas, recommendations and working with my budget. Let me tell you specifically about our ceremony... Tamara helped me plan the decor for the chapel and the layout, she handled all the final arrangements of the decorations in the chapel and it was BEAUTIFUL. She worked with my budget and helped me create something so amazing with whatever little I had. She gave me more than I expected so I am so grateful to write this review for her. I have had my share of bad parties and bad party planning... she calmed my nerves and handled everything for me and all she wanted was to make me happy on my special day. I'm tearing writing this because I never thought this day would had been so amazingly coordinated and executed... I have Tamara to thank for this. The gardens and chapel were beautiful but the wedding coordinator to me was the REAL star. I love you for all you've done for us Tamara. You made my wedding day so amazing I could never thank you enough.

ust! The planning process was made so much easier by the wedding coordinator, Tamara. She is very organized and very prompt with responses to emails. Any questions I had were answered promptly! She was very easy to work with and it made the entire planning process so much more pleasant. We recommend HG to anyone considering it for a venue.

tions, helped us plan, and made sure everything ran perfectly. It was such a fun event and everything I wanted. I cannot recommend this place enough!

enues I contacted either took days to reply back or didn’t even reply at all. It’s so rare you see someone like Tamara that is so responsive and also willing to help in any way possible. If anything I’d recommend the venue alone just for her! But of course it wasn’t just her, the venue itself is beautiful and well maintained. Of course it was very hot that day but you can’t control the weather no matter where you are and Hawaii is no different. Everything was set up perfectly in the garden though. I can’t wait to get my pictures from there. For the reception we had the most wonderful DJ (DJ Telly) that really got the crowd going and also did some games and other things on his own to get people up and dance. It’s a little pricey but worth every penny because he really made a lot of difference. The food at Haleiwa Joes was fantastic as usual. Make sure you spend a little extra for the prime rib. Their prime rib is famous and it’s the exact same if you order for your reception. Worth it for the extra you have to pay! The mixed drinks were also really great. My family from the mainland loved all the Hawaiian twists on classic drinks. Overall I can’t recommend this venue enough. I think they really value their guests and make sure you have everything you need to have a fantastic and memorable wedding. Thank you again to everyone at Haiku Gardens for a wonderful wedding.

tive, reassuring attitude that put my mind at ease. Everything about our ceremony and reception was perfect, but I would definitely like to highlight the food from Haleiwa Joe’s and the live music from Ellsworth Simeona and his partner Piko—both on guitar. The Haleiwa Joe’s food menu was perfect as we were able to choose a mix of local and mainland-style food for our diverse wedding guests. Haleiwa Joe’s even prepared meals specifically for our guests with dietary needs. Ellsworth and Piko were amazing entertainers and I would highly recommend this duo for live entertainment. The duo played covers of oldies and current pop hits and everything in between. Our guests had a great time dancing and singing along to their tunes. I would hands down recommend Haiku Gardens for a wedding venue or any special occasion. Our guests are still talking about how perfect of a day it was!

was done exactly like I wanted. Everyone loved the food!! We didn't have much time to eat so the staff was so thoughtful to pack us food to take home at the end of the day.

e of O’ahu, we were met with the picturesque Ko’olau Mountains and an easy commute for our 120 guests. We chose the Mau Loa “forever” package (more information can be found on their website). For the ceremony, we added on iced tea and water for our guests because we got married on a summer day in Hawaii. Speaking of drinks, how can I not bring up the ‘ono (delicious) food served?! HG provided various choices and we decided to do a fruit platter to start off the reception. For lunch, HG provides various choices again and we chose this for our reception lunch: Caesar salad, sautéed veggies, white rice, garlic mash, grilled fish, sweet and sour chicken, and prime rib. DEFINITELY get the prime rib for your wedding. Our guests have told us that the food was amazing! HG staff made us plates and also made to-go boxes when the reception was done. HG has a list of wedding vendors they work with but they were also open to working with vendors that we chose on our own. This was a big help because we wanted our Church Pastor to perform the ceremony. The coordination, planning, and execution was done by Tamara and we received day-of assistance by Taylor (I believe that’s her name). Tamara was so helpful even before we booked HG as our venue. She was professional, easy to work with, responded to emails within a reasonable amount of time, approachable, answered my questions genuinely and just my dream come true what I envisioned as a wedding specialist! We are so blessed to have found Tamara and HG as our venue and highly recommend this special place for your wedding.

chapel and it was beautiful💒! The photographer Eric took amazing shots and gave us memorable pictures. The food was just on a different level💯 Our experience was like no other. I would MOST DEFINITELY recommend this venue to couples who are looking to make their wedding PERFECT!!! Mahalo again Haiku Gardens/Haleiwa Joe's for making our wedding day a day to remember for the rest of our lives!!❤\m/

credibly helpful. She showed us all of the vendor options and offered suggestions, so that our wedding was exactly what we envisioned. She was amazing throughout the planning process and magical during the wedding. A few weeks before the wedding, Tamara confirmed our plans and made sure that we didn't have/need any last minute adjustments. She kept us (me) calm the entire time. We live on the mainland and have not visited the site prior to our wedding rehearsal day. When we got to Haiku Gardens, the venue was just like what we saw in pictures. It was breathtaking! Everyone had a memorable experience. The food and service was great too. I highly recommend having a wedding at Haiku Gardens. If I can give more than 5 stars, I would! One suggestion we had was to provide transportation for our guests. Most of our guests stayed in Waikiki. Although it was easy to get a cab/Uber from Waikiki to Kaneohe, guests had to wait a while for the cab back.

ocess. Everything about our day was so perfect. Thank you for everything!!

t was to work with her! While the idea of planning a destination wedding can be a little daunting since most decisions are made with sight unseen, our wedding couldn't have been more perfect! Tamara was very accommodating with our requests and made sure that every little detail that we had talked about was done. I can honestly say that because of Tamara, my husband and I experienced very little wedding planning stress because she was always on top of things. One thing that I really appreciated about Tamara was that she treated us like friends not clients, which is so important when you're planning your wedding. We loved all of the vendors that Tamara recommended (L'Amour Photography + Video, Delish Makeup Artistry, Reverend Kimo, We Heart Cupcake). We worked with Eric and John from L'Amour Photography + Video and Heather from Delish Makeup Artistry and they were so much fun!! Reverend Kimo was super accommodating with our requests and We Heart Cupcake was so delicious! I cannot for the life of me remember who our vendor was for our flowers...but they were soo beautiful and people actually asked me if they were fake, haha :P We didn't get to try any of the food prior to the wedding but we are still getting comments on how good the food was! (I am still dreaming of that prime rib!). All of our guests complimented on the beauty of the venue and how it felt like we were in Jurassic Park :) Haiku Gardens was the perfect package for our wedding: a wonderful wedding planner, delicious food, and a beautiful venue. Thank you for making our wedding day a dream come true!

fied menu, tables arrangements that fit our numbers, and terrific service! Tamara had great recommendations and is very detail oriented—nothing was overlooked. So many guests later told me how much they enjoyed the party and several guests asked who to contact to hold their party there. The green Kaneohe backdrop was perfect for our visitors from the mainland and the locals loved going to someplace different.

eception. The manicured garden with the dramatic Koolau backdrop is the ideal place to get hitched or just stop by for a drink. The food was amazing all all of our guests from the Mainland and South Korea couldn't stop talking about how ono it was. Everything was perfect.

rfully and just as Tamara and I had discussed prior to the big day. We only began planning the wedding just a short 2 months before and Tamara put my mind at ease by arranging all the details. The staff, officiant and musician were all amazing! Guests loved the drinks and pupus too! Thank you for making our day so beautiful!! -Ashley & AJ

xible. My husband and I did not stress one bit and she made sure everything was in order. Everyone at our wedding loved the food and was very amazed what was served! The gardens were gorgeous! All I had to do on my wedding day, was smile and she handled everything else.

a was so patient and supportive of all the decisions that had to be made and helpful with all the questions we had. My now husband got injured at work 2 weeks before we got married. They were very helpful and accommodating to his needs with his injury. The food was plentiful and very ono!!!!!! The wait staff was awesome tending to our party's needs. I highly recommend this venue to any couple who plan on getting married, you won't be disappointed!!!

tle and bustle and guest rooms overlooking our wedding was not what we wanted. Then we looked at other places on the west side of the island with a beach setting but realized that we might have more stress with parking, weather, etc. Then we decided to look into Haiku Gardens (which we didn't even know where it was!) out of curiosity of researching. We met Tamara and she gave us a tour of the gardens, the restaurant, and gave us a portfolio of prices and listings. We decided to go with Haiku because the wedding coordinator, Tamara. She was extremely organized, honest, and had suggestions for our wedding that we hadn't even thought about. She never tried to nickel and dime us about anything. Everything that we were being charged was carefully laid out in a spreadsheet. Tamara was very open about us not having a DJ and instead letting us hook up our phone through Bluetooth to set up our own music. As a bride, I felt like I never had to stress about anything during the 'day of' and we knew exactly what was going on because of how organized the wedding was that Tamara helped us put together. The food was also very delicious and and while researching, we've heard a lot about Haleiwa Joe's Prime Rib and had to have it at our wedding and we were more than impressed not only by the prime rib but the whole wedding menu. You cannot go wrong with food and service here at all! Overall, Tamara really works with you and is very prompt in getting back to emails, never once did we ever feel out of the loop in our wedding plans. We wish we could re-live this day again as it was more than we could have imagined. We highly recommend Haiku Gardens and Haleiwa Joe's and we look forward to coming back to eat for our anniversary :)

rdinator, made the process so easy. She is very flexible, patient, and kind. I live in California and I was finishing my doctorate while planning a destination wedding, but working with Tamara made the whole thing easy. I can't recommend this venue highly enough!

is the best! Tamara recommendation for entertainment was spot on. I couldn't have wished for anything better!!!!

estaurant, and Tamara's expertise in planning and execution! With a target date less than six months away, I worried about finding the right place for our wedding... and being new to Hawaii, worried even more about finding all the vendors and elements I knew I'd need. (And even more so, those I didn't know I'd need!) Enter Tamara - she's got resources to clear every hurdle. She was incredibly communicative and gracious - not to mention calming to this control-sensitive bride - throughout the process. The Gardens can't be beat - several options for backdrops for a venue and a variety of seating arrangements - I was able to - and encouraged to! - tailor it to be exactly what we wanted for our guests. And the array of photography settings for afterward... stunning! I'd be remiss if I didn't mention the quality of the restaurant's service for our reception party of about 50 people. Service was incredible, attentive, and so very friendly. Several of my guests, many visiting Oahu for the first time, commented that their meal at Haleiwa Joe's was the best they had all week. It was a perfect day. Perfect. Thank you!

some and accommodated our Scottish/Hawaiian wedding no problem! My daughter told me it was "the best day of her life" and that's all a proud daddy needs to hear to know we made the right choice. Very much worth every penny!! Mahalo and Aloha!!

never knew about this place until our Matron of Honor sent me the information. We were looking for an affordable venue away from the hustle and bustle of Honolulu. We scheduled our site visit year before our wedding day, and immediately made a decision to exchange our vows here! We opted for a daytime wedding to accommodate our 130+ guests, as well as enjoy the exclusivity of the venue. Parking was not a problem at all. Haiku Gardens also offers all of your wedding must haves -- photos, videos, officiant, hair and make up, musicians, DJs, etc. I arranged my photos, hair and make up, flowers and officiant through Haiku Gardens. Tamara was very helpful in making suggestions, and she also answered all my email inquiries in a timely manner. Tamara has been wonderful to work with as she kept me calm, and always had our best interest. Receptions are held at Haleiwa Joe's which is located in the same area. We, as well as our guests, are raving about how good the food was. PRIME RIB is a must have! Will definitely return here with friends, family and my husband to enjoy the food , the view, and to reminisce the great time that we all had on our wedding day!

eception at the same location or in close proximity, and we wanted an outdoor ceremony with the reception protected from the elements, and we also wanted a backup Plan B for the ceremony in case of heavy rain. Haiku Gardens was perfect. The gardens are lovely, the mountains absolutely majestic, and you continue to enjoy both from the views from the restaurant. And the restaurant has a great set up for gathering together, chatting individually, and celebrating on the dance floor. The wedding coordinator, Tamara, was so communicative and friendly, and made planning and coordination SO much easier than it would have been had we decided to do everything ourselves, and made the day of our wedding go smoothly! She was such a pleasure to work with. We had a some special requests for things we wanted to incorporate into our wedding and reception that may have been a little outside the general routine (a photo booth we brought in, for example) and she worked with us to make them happen. Thank you, Tamara! And the food – so ono. Delicious. My husband and I definitely prioritize food over other expenses (we like to eat; who doesn’t?), and we and our family were so happy with all the food! The ahi, the tempura crab rolls, the fresh fish with capers… sigh. And the DJ, Bobby, that Tamara organized for us, was awesome. And, as a little side-note, I was very impressed at how few mosquitoes there are at the gardens. I am a mosquito magnet, but hardly had issues here.

gwire, facebook, and Instagram) and I knew I would be in good hands. I was a bit nervous about doing a destination wedding, knowing that I would not be able to see the venue, try the food, and get to do the whole wedding experience. But that wasn’t the case. I was lucky enough to go on a trip to Hawaii (October 2015) to meet Tamara, check out the venue and do a cake tasting! Tamara the wedding planner and coordinator is AMAZING!! She is a DREAM to work with. She is very patient, organized and took care of everything! I had a lot questions and Tamara always responded in a timely manner. She never made me feel like I was bothering her with my constant emails and questions. The best thing is you don’t get stressed out or turn into Bridezilla. All the vendors that we worked with for our wedding were equally amazing. Everyone did an amazing job! I can’t want to see the photos! We had our ceremony outdoors in front of the hut and it was perfect! I was so happy we were able to have the ceremony outside and it didn’t rain! (It was raining during rehearsal the day before, and I was hoping it would be sunny on the big day!). We had pupus for our quest at Haleiwa Joe’s while my Husband and I were taking photos. Everyone raved about the shrimp! Those were the first ones to go. The buffet brunch reception followed after and our guests said the food was delicious. I like most brides didn’t get to eat much, which I was bummed about! (That just means I need to go back to HAWAII). We had a party of about 60 guests and it was perfect and exactly what I wanted for our big day. I really enjoyed the experience of a “Destination Wedding” with the help of Tamara. We couldn’t have done it without her. The venue was perfect and the food was delicious. All of our guest said this was the most beautiful wedding they have been too! This day was so special and I was so happy with how everything turned out Thank you so much to Tamara, Haiku Gardens, Haleiwa Joes, and all the vendors for all the hard work that went into making our wedding day so unforgettable. I hope to visit Haiku gardens and Haleiwa Joe’s soon!

zebo down by the little lake was where we had our first kiss and I grew up near the area), we never could have dreamed of a more perfect venue! On top of that, this venue was really inexpensive for what it really is worth. It has a million dollar view of the Koolau mountain range, a romantic gazebo over a mini lake/pond, an open air tahitian chapel, beautiful green foliage all around the garden (great for photos), a restaurant on site that serves ono food (perfect for receptions) so guests don't have to travel anywhere, and super friendly staff! Honestly the whole wedding experience at Haiku Gardens was great, we really couldn't have been happier with how everything turned out. On top of EVERYTHING I just mentioned, this venue's wedding coordinator was seriously THE BEST! There were so many last minute changes that I had to make and SO many questions I had, but Tamara answered them all thoroughly, in a short period of time, and always assured me it was no big deal. She's super down to earth, friendly, and knows what she is talking about! She makes booking through Haiku Gardens worth it all by herself...that's how good she is! I highly recommend Haiku Gardens/Haleiwa Joes to anyone and everyone, whether you're on a tight budget or are willing to spend a little bit more, Haiku Gardens has special packages to suit every lifestyle! Thank you Haiku Gardens for making our wedding day the perfect, best day of our lives and one that we will remember and cherish forever!

eautiful. Outdoor venues are awesome and SHOULD be highly sought after because let's face it, we live in Hawaii, a literal tropical paradise that offers year round sunny skies, moderate temperatures, and breezy trades. Haiku Gardens offers all the elements that couple the beauty of nature with the memories of the day - majestic Ko'olau backdrops, quaint gazebos sitting on garden ponds, bamboo and other tropical flora and fauna, as well as beautifully manicured lawns cradled by lush foliage. Many venues and the success of the events they host are only as good as their events manager, luckily Haiku Gardens has a professional wedding coordinator and events manager onsite - Tamara Suyetsugu. Tamara is lovely, patient, accommodating, and very responsive. I've been in Marketing and promotions and have planned many events over the last 16 years and Tamara made the coordination and finalization of details even easier. She worked with my budget and provided creative suggestions for my ceremony that really brought a beautiful and whimsical aesthetic to the day - I can't thank her enough. Pricing, if you're wondering (and I know you are) is VERY reasonable; they offer packaged pricing or ala carte, so you can do as little or as much as you'd like. The garden can accomodate up to 200 guests, which is more than enough for the typical local wedding. The grounds are well maintained, and there are indoor (onsite chapel) and outdoor options and varying touches (different arches) to make your event unique. Also, don't worry too much about mosquitos - I know you're thinking muggy, rainy Kaneohe so must get choke mosquitos! Nope, there are a couple here and there, however Haiku Gardens regularly employs pest control to keep the gnats and bugs to a minimum so you don't have to waste money on "OFF Bug Spray" wedding favors! Parking too is ample with an estimated 60+ stalls, plus some street parking. Always good to bus in your guests if you're pushing the 200 attendee mark, but the parking lot should accommodate fairly well in any respect. All in all, a great experience with Haiku Gardens. I encourage you to check them out for your wedding or event.

Not just the day of, but throughout the entire process of planning. I had soooooo many questions, but she always responded promptly and never made me feel like I was bothering her in any way. Always a warm response and I always felt like she sincerely cared about our wedding as much as I did. Sometimes I even felt like she was more excited about my own wedding than I was (just because my own indecisiveness made me feel overwhelmed). The vendors she recommended (Picket Fence Florist, Bianca Photography, Pure Media Hawaii, We Heart Cake, Reverend Kimo Taylor, Kelly Boy Delima, and Delish Makeup Artistry) were also warm, experienced, and did a fabulous job. We had our ceremony in the open aired Tahitian chapel followed by a dinner reception in the restaurant while the restaurant was open to the public. I worried at first about privacy, but it wasn’t an issue and even felt nice to have random people congratulate us as we walked to and from our designated area. We had less than 40 people total. We wanted to keep it simple. The view was gorgeous, the food was delicious, the staff were attentive. Everyone kept saying how beautiful the whole event had been and how cool the venue was. I can’t put into words how special that day was and how it felt. We felt so much love, not just for each other, but from all of our loved ones. Thank you to Haiku Gardens, Haleiwa Joes, all the vendors and especially to Tamara for all the hard work and kindness that went into making our wedding/reception go so smoothly and taking on all the stress of making sure everything was taken care of so that all we had left to do was enjoy our day. I couldn’t have asked for a better coordinator or venue:)

tions and requests. The luncheon was delicious and the service was excellent. The seating was ideal for our event. It was spacious and festive and felt like old Hawaii. We had a very lovely time!

sons you should get married at Haiku Gardens: 1. The view and atmosphere are stunning 2. Tamara is an amazing planner/coordinator/superwoman 3. The food and drinks at Haleiwa Joe's are fantastic (and affordable) 4. Seriously no stress! 5. You won't turn into bridezilla or groomzilla :)  From the the very first time I met Tamara, I knew that she would make wedding planning simple. I'm a pretty busy lady, so even though I live on O'ahu, I only met Tamara in person twice before the big day - the first time I saw the venue and the day of my rehearsal. She planned and coordinated everything with grace, promptness, and professionalism all through phone calls, texts, and email. Coming from a woman who loves emails, charts, lists, and schedules, let me tell you firsthand that Tamara is incredible. She always went above and beyond my expectations to answer every email, every question, every worry I ever had. I'm pretty sure my email thread with her is over 100 emails long haha and she never made me feel like all my questions were a burden. She worked directly with the vendors I found on my own either because I loved their work or because they were family or friends standing in to cut costs. And filled all the gaps with vendors I didn't have using her incredible network of wedding professionals - all at a better price than I could find myself.  You know your wedding was a success when you have to kick people out the door at the end of the reception. All of our guests are still sending us messages saying how beautiful and amazing our wedding and venue were! The best part is my husband and I can go back to Haleiwa Joe's every year on our wedding anniversary to reminisce about our beautiful and special day :) 

and her team had everything set up in the chapel and Haleiwa Joe's exactly how I envisioned it in my head. The flowers...perfect. All the lei got to who needed them, the food was EXCELLENT, sounds system was perfect. I would 100% recommend Haiku Gardens to anyone who wants an intimate setting with friends. I wanted Tat's Shave Ice at the reception and Tamara totally helped me work that out. Perfect. Many Mahalos Tamara and team! You made mine and Benjamin's day so special!

f our guests to find, even the drive to the location is scenic! The garden itself is tranquil and mountains are beautiful. We loved that they offered ample parking and great services like the electric cart to transport guests who needed assistance down the hill to the garden. The coordinator Tamara was great too. She was pleasant to talk to, and she was able to answer all of the questions we had. We had just under a year to plan and Tamara there every step of the way. She always got back to me right way and made me feel comfortable the entire planning process. I really couldn’t imagine doing this without her. She took a huge weight off of my shoulders, and she was willing to change and add in details (even when it got close to our event date) to really make our wedding into what my husband and I wanted. Our wedding was beautiful, even better than I had envisioned! The vendors that Tamara had booked for us were amazing! Heather with Delish make-up was up with my bridesmaids and I at 4 a.m. to do our hair and make-up (everyone looked beautiful). The harpist really tied our ceremony and theme together. And the food that they prepared was AMAZING! We did hit some snags along the road that day, but we NEVER felt rush or frustrated. We really appreciate that Tamara and her team were very accommodating and flexible. They did an excellent job of taking care of everything so we could just enjoy the day. And we did! Everyone had a great time. It has been just over a month since our wedding and our friends and family are still telling us how much they enjoyed the food and location!!! We’re so glad we choose Haiku Gardens and Halewia Joe’s for our special day!

a result we were able to fully enjoy the day. We didn't even have to worry about hurrying through pictures because our guests loved just exploring the gardens and soaking in the beauty of the Ko'olau Mountains. Tamara, the coordinator was really flexible with us and totally came alongside of us to help us create a rustic feel in a tropical garden. We couldn't have done it without her! I used Pinterest a lot to gain a vision for our wedding and she was so supportive and encouraging throughout the whole process. I planned a lot of our wedding from Colorado so most of our communication was via email, but she was always quick to respond and patiently answered all of my questions. I tend to be pretty detailed oriented, but she never made me feel like I was asking too much. The food was wonderful, and it was so nice - especially for our older relatives - to be able to go straight from the ceremony to the reception without having to travel very far. We brought in quite a few of our own vendors (we used the ala carte package) and Haleiwa Joes was very accommodating of them, so set -up and tear-down went really smoothly. So glad we got married here!

ng every detail of your special day. From our first encounter, I knew that this is the where we wanted our wedding day to be. The venue is absolutely beautiful and the food and service were excellent! People kept asking me why not the beach, after all, it is Hawai'i. But after the experience we had at Haiku Gardens, I can't imagine no other place being married in. It was truly the best day of the beginning of the rest of our lives!! Much love and thanks to everyone who took part on our wedding day. We can't thank you enough!

et married on the garden grounds but since it stormed on our wedding day everything had to be moved into the outdoor chapel on site. Tamara our wedding coordinator took care of everything and made it a super easy move into the chapel. That's what's great about Haiku Gardens especially when planning an outdoor wedding. You need to be prepared for anything especially weather and since Haiku Gardens is located on the Windward side, it does rain often. We're so happy that the rain held out for us while we took our wedding photos. The pictures came out amazing! We went with L'amour Photography, Eric is awesome! I highly recommend L'amour when choosing a photographer for Haiku Gardens. We also had a harpist play before and during our ceremony, it was a beautiful addition that really set the tone for our wedding. I would also recommend the Water and Iced Tea service and the Electric Garden Cart. Reception: Definitely go with Haleiwa Joe's for your wedding reception. The restaurant is located on the same property and the views are beautiful. We really enjoyed overlooking the gardens surrounded by the Koolau Mountains encompassed by nature. The food and service is great!! Everyone involved with Haleiwa Joe's made our day and our guests very happy. Our guests raved about the food, especially the Roast Leg of Lamb, Bacon Potato Salad with Creamy Chive Dressing and the Baked Sweet Potatoes. We had about 60 people attend our wedding and we planned our wedding in just two weeks! I recommend having Tamara as your wedding planner and coordinator. She's very accommodating and easy to work with. On your wedding day you want everything to run smoothly and having someone to take care of all the details will make your day easy going and stress free, just as it should be. Thanks Tamara and Haleiwa Joe's!!

hs and months of e-mails. Happily, our wedding was exactly what we wanted, and actually even more lovely! We planned/coordinated everything through Haiku Gardens (and the attached restaurant, Haleiwa Joe's, which was our reception site) except for the photographer, videographer, and hair/makeup. Tamara was EXTREMELY helpful, prompt, and full of information. She also helped us problem solve and customize our event. The "a la carte" wedding plan option makes for a very customizable experience! The day of, Tamara made sure everything ran like a dream. It was a low-to-no-stress experience from start to finish. We had a beautiful set-up, lush surroundings, excellent service, delicious food, a pretty cake that also tasted good...it was everything we wanted and more. We would definitely recommend Haiku Gardens AND Haleiwa Joe's for a wedding and reception.

I sent her pictures of what I wanted everything to look like and she took care of the rest! Definitely recommend the venue, especially for destination weddings.

agined it! I highly recommend having your wedding here. It is super affordable, the staff is amazing, and the gardens are gorgeous! Lots of great photo ops. Choose from an indoor or outdoor wedding! If I had to do it all over again I would still choose to have my wedding here. I cant say enough how amazing Tamara was to us.

eat patience with us and seemed to instinctively understand what we wanted for our relatively small wedding group. Some of the best touches at our wedding were her suggestions. My only regret about our Haiku Gardens wedding was that we weren’t able to have our reception at the on sight restaurant. Judging by the throngs of people waiting to eat there, we missed something special. If you are looking for the a special location for your special day, with the staff that can make things go more smoothly than you thought possible, look no further than Haiku Gardens and Tamara.

es don't always pick a venue based on the coordinator. Here's why I chose this location. 1) Convenience-- ceremony & reception in the same place. 2) Open exclusively for YOUR event only; no hotel guests or golfers etc in the backgrounds or more importantly--in your pictures! 3) The garden, it's simply beautiful and breathtaking. If you have handicapped guests, there's an electric shuttle to transport loved ones. If you're worried about bugs, they spray it every Friday. Although it rained off and on, no mosquito bites on my wedding day whereas they usually make a feast out of me. 4) Restaurant is ventilated well, clean, the wait staff are all friendly. 5) This might not sound like a big deal worth mentioning, but the commute is simple--hardly any traffic coming to Kaneohe and parking is ample and FREE! Major plus in my book! Hope this helped you solidify your decision to go with Haiku Gardens for your event!!!

nd emails, which to me was key as I was planning from out of state. She accommodated all of my ideas (demands, really) and was great with making changes as my ideas kept changing. I actually had a change of heart on several things two weeks prior to the day of, and not only did she not even blink an eye to my request, but she delivered! Tamara made the planning process smooth and stress free. The only regret I have is NOT booking all vendors through her as that was the only stress that I experienced. Our day could not have been more perfect! The ceremony location was absolutely gorgeous. Being on the Windward side of Oahu, there is always a chance of rain. Haiku Gardens does offer an indoor chapel for those unfortunate days, fortunately we did not have to utilize this. The day of our ceremony, it rained the moment I arrived in the garden (*tears welling*) but we waited for five minutes and then the sun made an appearance and never left! The beautiful gardens provided the most picturesque backdrop, exactly what you think a Hawaiian wedding should be. The reception area was perfect for our 75 guest reception. The food was delicious and so beautifully presented. The wait staff was on point; all of our guests kept raving at how attentive they were. The moment we sat down at our Sweetheart Table we were waited on hand and foot; offered drinks, appetizers, and then on to our meals. Not once did we have to ask for something as our server was always offering what we needed. Five star service all the way! All in all, our experience was top notch. Tamara made the planning experience seamless, and the day of flawless without my having to lift a finger. If you are looking for a wedding venue on Oahu, I highly recommend Haiku Gardens as they did NOT disappoint!

worth it! She helps coordinate everything from the cake to the flowers! She has venues that she often works with and that can style their products to your needs. Needless to say, the food is amazing, which is one of the main reasons we wanted to have our wedding here! The waiters and bartenders provided exceptional service and were always attentive to our guests needs. We highly recommend this venue!

as easy to work with, and quite responsive. Of all our wedding events, the actual ceremony was among the least stressful because the details were clearly arranged, well in advance. We even arranged our officiant through Haiku Gardens, and were very pleased with his service. I would certainly recommend Haiku Gardens to anyone planning a wedding on Oahu.

erience was so wonderful that I would recommend this experience to anyone looking for a magical wedding experience. The food and cuisine at Haliewa Joe's at the venue was excellent and we had many positive guest comments following the reception. The convenience of Haliewa Joe's to the ceremony is a big plus because guests didn't have to travel following the ceremony. I would recommend Haiku Gardens, and Tamara as well as Haliewa Joe's to anyone. It was perfect and magical. :) The guest comments were all positive and they were overwhelmed with the beauty. Mel Sharer - Kaneohe, HI

NG!!!! She made sure everything ran smoothly and ALL our needs were met. Even when I freaked out about a few things she took care of it rite away!!! I highly recommend Haiku Gardens Weddings they work with your budget and accommodate your every need!!! Thanks Haiku Gardens and Tara for making our special day one that we'll ALWAYS remember!!!