Island Wedding Memories

but Kim again stepped up and went above and beyond to help retrieve our deposits. Kim always did more than she needed to and we cannot say enough about her. We would definitely recommend Kim as a planner.

r wedding coordinators to set up meetings for February 2019 because that was the only month we could go to Maui before the actual wedding. We met with Kim first, and my husband and I basically fell in love her right away! She came so prepared, and even got us a goodie bag. She answered all our questions and concerns, and recommended great vendors for us like florals, decor, photography, officiant, Dj service, musician, caterer, bar service, and entertainment! We wanted full event planning, and her pricing is very reasonable. We showed her ideas on what we wanted at our wedding, and she gave us her honest opinion on what the rough budget would be. During our meeting, she had told us that she would send us an idea on layouts, and vendor contacts. After the meeting, we got the information emailed to us even before we confirmed we wanted to work with her. The next day we met with another planner, and they didn't want to give us any information until we gave a deposit on their service. On top of that, we got a very basic print out sheet about what they offer. They weren't as personable as Kim was. Kim was very sweet and warm upon first meeting. After this first meeting, everything was smooth sailing for us. She would send emails to make sure I took care of certain things prior to the wedding, and a timeline on when to book vendors. She negotiated vendor pricing, and did a lot of the communication directly to the vendor, so I didn't have to. She also answered my questions and concerns so quickly whether by email or text. Not once did she get annoyed with my emails or the many inspiration pictures of how I wanted the florals and decor to be. She also helped me create my reception layout, and our day-of timeline. The day of our wedding, I was a little nervous to see how everything was going to be set up, because I was afraid that there would be things I wished I had, or if there would be enough florals/decor for the ceremony and reception. Right when I arrived, I was speechless! She had worked so closely with Noni from Maui Palmtree, and had everything I requested and more for the setup. It was absolutely beautiful! There was not one hitch during our whole wedding. My husband and I were able to enjoy our wedding with our guests, and never had to worry about one thing. If you are looking to have a wedding in Maui, I would HIGHLY Recommend Kim and her team. Pricing is very reasonable for everything they do for you, and she really takes great pride in what she does. I feel like communication is key, and she did a great job in doing that. Thanks to Kim, I had the wedding of my dreams !

nswered all of our questions, calmed us down, and was truly just a genuine light for us. There were no surprises. Ever. We had specific wishes and requests for our wedding, and every single detail was not only done, but surpassed even our wildest dreams. My husband and I travel to different tiki bars, and I surprised him by having custom tiki mugs made for us to toast in. Kim was so gracious and allowed us to mail things to her ahead of time so that way we did not need to bring so much with us on the airplane. She asked me ahead of time if I wanted a mai tai in his mug waiting for him after the ceremony to surprise him...of course!! The look on his face was priceless. Also, My husband's grandfather passed away less than a month before our wedding, and I asked Kim pretty last minute to set another place for him at both the ceremony and reception table, which she did. We included a picture of him and she included a lei to go around the frame which made both my husband and his parents so happy. We felt like we just showed up on Maui and got married. It was a surreal feeling really. The day of the wedding, she informed me when the hair and makeup ladies were showing up, as well as the time frame for our limo to take us to the venue. Kim followed through the entire night and she was one of the biggest highlights of our overall wedding experience. One awesome little add on we had too...Terry Crews was at Gannon's that day, and of course Kim was able to get us a picture of us, newly married, with him! I carry these amazing memories with me, as I know my husband does too. Every wedding we go to now, he always tells me, 'nothing will ever be as perfect and as amazing as our wedding.' I know that that was made possible because of Kim.

no problems that i knew of whatsoever. She is definitely on top of everything and will make sure your day is perfect.

dors, confirm menu items and understand cultures is a project in itself. This is where Kimberlee Aihara from Island Wedding Memories came into play. From day 1 she was amazing. We communicated via email for my entire wedding planning process. For someone who has a crazy busy schedule and is working with different time zones, this was a dream come true. Everything leading up to my wedding was stress free. Stress free to the point where I was convinced we were missing all sorts of things. Convinced that the day of, SOMETHING would go wrong. Welp. Guess what? Not a single thing went wrong. Everyone told me, at least one thing will go wrong on your wedding day. Expect it. Nothing went wrong! Everything down to the weather the day of was absolutely perfect. So many people complimented me on how gorgeous my wedding was. How great everything looked, how smooth everything went. How beautifully set up it was. I do my research and as much as I'd like to take the credit for that perfect day, I am all about giving credit where credit is due. My ship sailed smoothly because of Kim. She was amazing. She was kind, helpful, thorough, and thoughtful. She was everything I needed. Thank you so much for everything Kimberlee. You have no idea how happy you have made me. This day was everything I dreamt of. Exceeded my expectations and it's all because of you. Thank you again!!

pful suggestions. She was also quick to respond to all of my emails, answering my worried questions about details with ease. I was somewhat nervous about the idea of a destination wedding, specifically not being able to meet any of the vendors or see the venue or even meet Kim before the big day. But I had no reason to worry, because Kim and her team pulled together the most beautiful wedding we possibly could have hoped for. She gave me a by-the-minute breakdown of the wedding day well in advance so I knew exactly what to expect, and so I was able to keep the wedding party and immediate family apprised of how it would go. Kim was also our wedding photographer (Aihara Visuals Photography) and she produced the most beautiful previews for us just five days after the wedding, and anyone who has been married knows that family and friends begin to ask about photos pretty much immediately after the wedding, so this was so appreciated. I cannot speak highly enough of Kim as both a wedding planner and a photographer. If you are considering a Maui wedding, I know from experience that with Kim you will be in excellent hands. My advice would be to trust her and enjoy the process.

a family holiday to Maui. With only about 6 months to prepare and in the middle of my international move from Australia to Canada, Kim took all the stress away and made it easy. Every email was answered quickly and no detail left unnoted. On the day, all the elements came together perfectly and I was able to just relax and enjoy the day. Even after the wedding, I had an issue with an overcharge at our venue (simple oversight in the end) and Kim sorted it for me in less than 24hrs. If you are looking for a Maui wedding planner, Island Wedding Memories is the way to go.

too easy! Kim was responsive to emails, and took my picture inspiration and turned it into reality with her team. Florist: Maui Palmtree Floral Musician: Music By Kalo DeLeon Officiate: Euta of Manu Tea Nui E Video: Todd of Hawaii Video Memories Photo: Angela Nelson Hair & Makeup: Meili Autumn Beauty Car Service: Chauffeured Services I would recommend Kim and her team over anyone else on the island. A million thanks!

u have the best day ever. We love Kim and Nate and enjoy every time we get to work with them! You won’t regret hiring Island Wedding Memories to plan your Day!!

edding from Michigan and finding a planner who could bring my dream wedding vision to life but Kim and her team at Island Wedding Memories completely exceeded my expectations in every way. Kim is so kind and really listens to all your ideas and has an impeccable eye for details. She does many weddings and works with so many vendors and knows exactly how to put together a wedding. She is truly a professional in the industry. I explained my vision to Kim and sent photo ideas of what I wanted everything to look like and I put my trust in her and her team and they executed everything beautifully. Not a single detail was missed. I could go on and on about how beautiful and perfect my wedding day was. Not only was Kim my planner but she was also my photographer (Aihara Visuals Photography) and the photos are so stunning. Typically the turnaround time for the final photos is a few weeks but I asked Kim for a photo that I could post on social media the next day and she sent me so many previews the next afternoon! She has been photographing for over 11 years and knows how to capture the perfect shots in all types of lighting, especially sunsets! I would recommend Kim to anyone and everyone and I cannot thank her and her team enough for my perfect wedding day!

e beyond happy we chose her as our wedding planner. If you are still looking for a planner, look no further. Highly highly recommended!

verything worked out well. We love our pictures! My husband and I are so grateful for Kim and team.

(even in the middle of a hurricane!), calm as can be, and very kind. She is exactly what we needed to plan the wedding of our dreams and actually make it come true. I was nervous about planning a wedding from thousands of miles away and Kimberlee really put me to ease with her wealth of knowledge and experience, her creative vision, her attention to detail, and her prompt responses to my hundreds of emails asking about everything. She was always two steps ahead of me in planning our wedding. She worked so hard to make everything perfect on our wedding day, even when a hurricane was supposed to hit Maui. We ended up having our dream outdoor wedding thanks to Kimberlee. I would use Kimberlee again in a heart beat! Thank you, Kimberlee for making all of our wedding dreams come true. You are the best!

le to meet anyone before hand. But, she blew me away with how on top of everything she was! She was so friendly and helpful with the organization process all the way down to setting up a Pinterest account for me to keep ideas for her to use for the big day. Every recommendation she had for florist to makeup artist couldn't have been more perfect! She also made perfect recommendations for the beach ceremony site and reception venu! She was also my photographer and I cried seeing my photos! The preview of them were available to me the very next day! Kim was the most amazing person in this whole process and my husband and I couldn't have done this without her! Thank you so much Kim for giving us this unforgettable moment in our lives!!

t off without a hitch! If you’re looking for the perfect wedding planner that can help you shape your vision and pull everything seamlessly together, look no further! I’d recommend Island Wedding Memories and Kim’s work anyday. Thank you so much Kim, everyone had a fantastic time and it’ll be a day we’ll remember forever!

trust me there were a lot!) and made me feel at ease. From the beginning, we set-up a phone call to go over my vision and ways she could support. From then on, we primarily emailed. We decided to go with a beach wedding package and Anna Kim photography. I will say if you are looking for somebody who is going to call/text/email you constantly, Leah is not your gal. But this makes sense because everything is laid out before you and there aren't too many details that need to be bogging you down. You're choosing to be married on Maui so you can relax anyway right? So don't be concerned if you don't hear from her. If you have a question or want updates, go ahead and reach out. On the day of our wedding... Our original beach location was Mokapu Beach, but when my groom arrived to meet Leah they found that high tide had come in. Leah gave him several different back up options and we ended up just scooting down the beach a bit. I honestly had no idea until my husband told me a few days later! I also went with the in-suite bridal hair and make up. I got a text day-of that they would arrive later than anticipated, but Leah assured me they did great work fast. Guess what? They did! My hair looked flawless and my make up made me looked like a snazzier version of myself. The limo arrived a few minutes early and took my dad and I over to the beach. The limo had been stocked with water and Hawaiian "Aloha Maid" drinks. We picked out a ring of flowers, but didn't care for the look online so had asked for a half circle. When we arrived, Leah had made an aisle out of the flowers, which looked better than I could have imagined. When I got out of the limo, she handed me my bouquet, which is one of the first things people mention when I show them a wedding photo. Before walking down the aisle, she held onto all of our necessities (marriage license, pen, etc.). We had decided to bring our own camera and tripod to record the ceremony. Looking back on the video, you couldn't really see me until somebody moved the camera over about a foot. It had to have been Leah! We are so grateful. Our officiant was very personable and hosted a beautiful ceremony. After all of the signings, Leah headed out and we remained on the beach with our fantastic photographer. I know the photographs are going to turn out incredibly and I am eager to see them in the coming weeks! We also had Leah take care of our wedding cake, which was delivered to our restaurant (Matteo's - yum!). The cake was wonderful as well. Overall, I highly recommend Leah if you want somebody who is organized, friendly, and relaxed. Don't be afraid to reach out if you have questions, but know that she is working her magic behind the scenes even if you aren't hearing from her every day/week.

rfect and we even started the wedding ahead of schedule. The vendors Leah works with are truly amazing. DJ Dan was AWESOME and we had great choices for florals, musicians, ministers, and everything we could have wanted. We got married at Gannon's and Leah does so many weddings there. It was great to have someone coordinating who was really familiar with the property. Thank you to Leah for everything she did to make our wedding so special!

ad some very specific ideas about the look and feel of our wedding and it turned out even better than we could have imagined. Everything from the pre wedding preparations, to the pressing of our clothes, and the understanding of our quirky requests was meticulously handled. From our lei greeting for our guests, the fantastic Hawaiian ceremony performed by Kale, to the tequila toast, and the 5 star dinner catered by Food for the Soul was absolutely perfect! We would not hesitate to recommend Island Wedding Memories to any couple planning a Maui wedding! Mahalo!

s so smooth! My wedding turned out better than I could of imagined! I would recommend her to anyone wanting to plan a wedding in Maui! Thank You Leah for all your help!

I spoke to Leah several times by phone and she was attentive and helpful. I also communicated with her by email and she was responsive and provided detailed answers to all of my questions. I sent her pictures of what I wanted and she did everything exactly as I requested. The best recommendation (I think) was to get married at Gannon's. Words cannot describe how beautiful this place is. For $350 we had a breathtaking, unforgettable wedding. I still cannot believe that price - for $350 in D.C. (where we are from) we wouldn't have even been able to rent a conference room! On my wedding day, Leah was there to help me into my dress and with all of my things. (I did not have any guests). We also had a slight snafu with my officiant (he broke his arm or something at the last minute and had to be replaced). Leah didn't tell me about the issue (to keep me calm) and I didn't even know anything happened. Everything went off without a hitch. The replacement officiant was awesome. We absolutely loved the wonderful words that he said to us and his demeanor. The photographer that Leah uses is first class. The videographer was a complete hoot! And we had a ton of fun. After the ceremony at Gannon's, we all went to a nearby beach for more photos and videos. Because we were having such a good time, we got some great candid shots. The florist (I think it was Leah!!) did a beautiful job with the canopy and floral decoration on the ground. Overall, this was a completely stress-free, wonderful experience thanks to Leah. I'm so happy that I chose her (and my wallet is too!).

rs on Maui , we were fortunate enough to have found Leah. We only envisioned a small and intimate beach wedding with families. After preliminary discussion with her, Leah recommended the perfect place Makapu beach for a sunset ceremony. In a short time, Leah was able to obtain a marriage license for us , as well as sourced excellent and reasonably priced florist, make up artist, hair stylist, and photographer. She knows everyone in the wedding industry on the island , and would only recommended the best according to our needs. She is absolutely a pro for custom planned weddings. Big thanks to her. Now we are happily married for 3 and half months. :)

there the whole way making sure we didn’t have anything to worry about. She was also very prompt with responding to any calls or emails I sent to her. We can’t thank Leah enough for the wonderful and beautiful wedding we had! From the very start all the way past our wedding date, she was always very accommodating and easy to work with. One of the things that set her apart from other places we checked into was that she stayed within the budget we requested and did not try to push more things on us that we didn’t want/need. Other places, in comparison, had given us quotes several thousand dollars more than our budget, and were not understanding of why we wanted to keep to our budget. Leah also let us customize our wedding package to exactly what we wanted, unlike other places. We were able to add and remove things from the package without any issues, all the way up until a month before the wedding – she was very understanding of the fact that things may change from the time you select your package to the time of your wedding, so allows you to make these changes along the way. Because of all this, we were able to have the wedding we dreamed of!

an absolute dream to work with. From the very first conversation, she made us feel comfortable and special. She was attentive, which is crucial when dealing with a bride--especially one who lives all the way on the other side of the country. Because we paid for our wedding ourself, her prices were perfect for us. We spent about $2,000 on a package--you can create your own package and add as many things as your heart desires. We got a beautiful ceremony for 6 people ( us and 4 guests) for a very affordable price. And can we talk about her team of people who she works with?? They are amazing, funny, and courteous. The whole group really made our big day fun. Leah took care of our marriage license appointment and even got us reservations to a wonderful restaurant. We had a little reception dinner there. I would recommend Island Wedding Memories to anyone!! Thank you Leah for for giving me my dream wedding.