Island Wedding Memories

antation House in December 2019. We contacted Kim and a few other 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 !

tract and booked our venue at Gannon's, Kim stayed consistent, answered 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.

ist. They were all amazing. It was a great and fun wedding and no problems that i knew of whatsoever. She is definitely on top of everything and will make sure your day is perfect.

dding from afar without being able to visit venues, research vendors, 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!!

cess, she was accommodating with our needs and quick to make helpful 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.

l celebration at the last minute to have it as a surprise during 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.

m is unmatched. It made planning our elopement a breeze, almost 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!

of -their team is all smiles and organized ready to make sure you 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!!

ys very quick to respond. I was nervous planning a destination wedding 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!

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process, she made all our dreams come true. Me and my husband are beyond happy we chose her as our wedding planner. If you are still looking for a planner, look no further. Highly highly recommended!

imple. We had Kim do our photography as well as planning and everything worked out well. We love our pictures! My husband and I are so grateful for Kim and team.

t, is extremely professional and experienced, super responsive (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!

urse nervous about having a destination wedding and not being able 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!!

ery grateful for this!), and arranging our day so everything went 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!

the size, from far away. Leah answered all of my questions (and 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.

lped me implement it every step of the way. The schedule was perfect 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!

the vendors that she recommended were first rate as well. We had 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!

il!She always responded quickly to my emails and made the process 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!

The price was very reasonable and everything looked amazing. 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!).

gagement on Maui. Not knowing a lot of wedding venues and vendors 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. :)

out so much better than either of us ever imagined, and Leah was 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!

t to us. Leah Robb and her company, Island Wedding Memories, was 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.

r photographer Kim was fantastic. The pictures blew us away they were so good! We would defiantly recommend Island wedding memories !

rvous at first but she reassured me everything would be fine and it was. I would definitely recommend her team!!!

ll never forget. Leah is so friendly and accommodating and we would highly recommend she and her staff to anyone looking for a reliable family owned wedding planner.

are from Coquitlam BC Canada. We've never been to Maui and we chose this place because most of our guests haven't been either and they were super excited about it as soon as they heard our ideas. It was the perfect excuse to travel. We did our research a year before our set wedding date and after contacting several wedding co-ordinators over the phone, I felt most comfortable with Leah Robb from Island Wedding Memories and we booked her right away. (Here's a tip brides-to-be... Don't wait!! The best vendors get booked up a year before!) She was responsive and you could tell she's very experienced. I don't typically trust vendors easily but I could confide in her after a couple messages back and forth. She was genuine and patient. We gave her a budget and she was able to stick to it closely, while updating the cost every time I've requested a change. She was very organized and that chimed well with me! The electronic package she had provided us was most appreciated. It had the day of schedule and I didn't even need to create my own Excel files. She is a one stop-shop! Our wedding day took place on Mokapu beach right before sunset. It went smoothly and we couldn't have asked for a better setting. We had our reception at the Upper Pond at Gannon's and Leah coordinated really well with the restaurant. She decorated the table exactly how I would've liked and her floral arrangements were gorgeous. Choosing Leah as our wedding coordinator was one of the best decisions we've made as it took the stress out of the wedding planning process. I wouldn't have been able to organized this on my own and had so much local knowledge as first-time visitors, had we not asked Leah to assist us. Thanks Leah for making our day memorable! Mahalo~

s was paid in full a week before the wedding). On numerous occasions (the most recent being a few months ago), I have asked Leah to return to me the 50+ beaded chair sashes that was provided to her to tie on reception chairs. Since the contract was between Leah and myself (mother), any questions during or after the ceremony/reception regarding the sashes or anything else should have been directed to me . As of this date and after numerous requests, I have not received the sashes nor an explanation for her not returning them. This is very disappointing as her first response to my inquiry of why the sashes were not returned to me was that she did not want them and still do not want them. Again, a great disappointment !

rest in us, and was eager to make our day the day of our dreams. She got back to us in a timely manner and was very knowledgeable and informative of both wedding ideas and also on the island of Maui, which was so reassuring to us as we are from the landlocked state of North Dakota! We couldn't be happier with how everything went. We had a very small wedding with only our immediate families, just 15 of us total. Everyone was so impressed at how smooth the wedding, pictures, and reception went. It was the most stress free and easy wedding experience I could have imagined and it turned out absolutely beautiful and so very special. Thanks to Island Wedding Memories, we truly had our percfect intimate wedding we wanted and memories that we will cherish our lifetime. Mahalo!

as perfect... with a special mention to the super talented ladies she arranged to do my hair and make up! My husband and I literally just showed up.... she even took care of my dress at the last minute after I failed to ship it to her ahead of time!!! Everything was perfect, she is even sweeter in person, you will be so happy you chose Leah!!!

one that she might not be able to replicate and one that could not be delivered within our budget. Our criteria was that we wanted a beautiful, elegant wedding that was full of dancing, laughter, great drinks, and fantastic food. We gave Leah a vision and a lot of freedom to deliver an unforgettable experience for us and our guests and she did just that. Leah not only delivered, but excelled with everything. Our wedding day was perfect! Not only were her staff fantastic, so were all the vendors. The flower arrangements Leah created for us where absolutely stunning and captured exactly the style I was hoping for. Leah removed all the stress from us and our guests and allowed us to have a beautiful and memorable time. We would highly recommend Leah and her team if you are looking for an extremely talented and lovely wedding planner.

, photographer) and we have no complaints. Everyone was very nice and made the day relaxing and easy.

e party, a Korean Paebaek, a rehearsal and brunch, a ceremony, reception, and an after-party. Leah helped us pick our vendors, coordinated all the events, took care of flowers, gift bags and also helped organize the transportation for our guests (to and from the rehearsal, the wedding, and the after-party). She even helped us ship things to and from Maui! Leah and her staff did an excellent job of coordinating all the events, making last-minute preparations, and ensuring that everything went smoothly. Here are her best qualities: Responsiveness. You will feel like you are Leah's only wedding. She always responds quickly and thoroughly. Patience. No matter how many questions you ask or how times you change your mind on something Leah will always be kind and courteous. Enthusiasm. Leah clearly has a passion for what she does and even though she has done a LOT of weddings you will feel like she is genuinely excited to be working for you. Attentiveness. The advantage of going with Leah is she really pays close attention to what you want and how you want it done. With the huge amount of decisions we had to make on this wedding we always felt like it was our wedding and we were getting to do what we wanted (with her support). Flexibility and Work-Ethic. Our wedding had a few last minute issues (all out of her control) including a major weather-related one. She and her staff worked tirelessly in the days leading up to the wedding to make everything go as well as we could expect. We (and our guests) had the time of our lives and couldn't be happier!

wife, I have been extremely pleased with the services of Island Wedding Memories.

from her less and less. This made my wife very uneasy when we were here on the mainland and she was all the way over in Maui. When we arrived to Maui pretty much everything we had ordered from her was not available or changed without us knowing. She told my wife she would refund us money for the mistakes but we have not received it yet. We were glad to have our wedding in Maui but wish we would have just planned it directly through the hotel we were staying at or on our own and not through an unqualified wedding planner. We were very unhappy with the service we received from Island Wedding Memories and hope you look at a professional wedding planning company, not an individual who will not give you what you pay for.

n't need. Leah was wonderful to work with. Her a la cart pricing and different packages made it easy to get exactly what we wanted. She took my ideas and turned them in to a beautiful island wedding. The planning was seamless and Leah was very responsive to emails (which makes life so much easier when you have a 5 hour time difference). Everything- the marriage license, wedding location, minister, photographer , makeup and flowers was absolutely perfect! I can't imagine attempting to plan a wedding in Maui without her help. I've seen photos of the larger weddings that she's planned and I don't think there's anything that she can't make happen. I would definitely recommend getting a quote from Leah. You won't be disappointed and will have your dream wedding!

on Maui we needed to figure out how to make everything happen remotely from California. We first starting contacting hotels to have them coordinate everything, but it just didn't seem right, so I kept searching for other options. That is when I found Leah. She instantly responded to my initial email and I knew that I had found our coordinator. Leah did everything for us, from flowers, transportation, licenses and permits, officiant, photographer, videographer as well as coordinating in suite hair and makeup for me. It made the whole process so easy for me and my husband. It was a little bit of a leap of faith to put all of our trust in one person whom we had never met and a wedding venue we had never seen. But everything turned out beautifully and beyond our expectations. We loved everyone of the vendors that Leah coordinated for us. It was the most stress free day, aside from some threatening rain, by Leah was extremely flexible and responsive as we had to make a lot of last minute decisions. Ultimately we kept everything as planned and avoided the rain. I would absolutely would recommend Leah and Island Wedding Memories to anyone looking for coordination services in Maui. First class all the way!

le over the phone/email but Leah made the process seamless. I explained to her what we had in mind and she ran with it. She found us the perfect venue (Olowalu Plantation House). Our catering (Cafe O'Lei) was divine and both the photographer and videographer were fun & professional. Our guests are still raving about the event! Leah kept in contact with me on costs, budgets, scheduling and details all along the way so I never felt out of the loop. She takes care of every last detail from scheduling the marriage licensing appointment to seeing us off at the end of our perfect day. She was quick and responsive to all inquiries and far exceeded our expectations! I felt like I was working with one of my best friends. Thanks Leah!!! Many Mahalos

was so beautiful in every respect and with everyone involved! My husband and our two kids were so happy with every detail! I wanted to thank you again for making my special day so remarkable!! Thank you, Thank you! Mimi and Craig Platt

n to perform the traditional Hawaiian Ceremony and Tad was great as a photographer. They do not do a high number of ceremonies in order to spend more time with family, something we totally connect with. Plus they are local and focus solely on Maui. Just what we needed and hoped for.... and then some. They were so in tune with us and understood our hopes and dreams for this ceremony. They live the true Aloha spirit, and are very special people. Don't bother to look further. You have found what you are looking for!

anticipated it would be a challenge to plan a wedding in a different state but she made the process so easy and fun! I appreciated how she always got back to us right away with any questions or concerns we might have had. The whole planning process and the wedding itself ran smoothly and with such ease. She was an immense help and because of her we were both able to relax and enjoy our wedding day. We couldn’t have been any happier with anyone else. Leah did a fantastic job! We would definitely recommend her to others who are getting married on Maui!

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