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About This Vendor
Beachside Farm and Gardens
Loulu Palm is an eco-responsible beachside farm located in Haleiwa, Hawaii that values diversity and hosting inclusive events that have a lasting and loving impact for the couple as well as their friends and families. We believe in unity through community and will always be LGBTQ+ friendly. Loulu Palm began as a seed... a twinkling idea, a dream in our hearts. That seed has blossomed into a place where things can take root and grow: love, families, children, friendships, hope, art, and last but certainly not least, palms! They're at the heart of what we do, the physical embodiment of our mission, that which keeps us rooted to the original dream. These Loulu Palm trees welcome you into the property: vintage old Hawaii home, expansive lush lawn and garden that is adjacent to a beautiful stretch of secluded beachfront - all tucked between turquuoise blue water and lush tropical mountains. The stars burn bright, far from city lights and skyscrapers. The overall effect is etheral and soul stirring. Its everything you yearn for in a location; a majestic setting for your special gathering, a fantasy backdrop for your photographs, and magical memories to last you and your loved ones a lifetime.
Amenities + Details
Ceremony Area
Covered Outdoors Space
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Liability Insurance
On-Site Accommodations
Indoor
Business Attributes
Woman-owned Business
Ceremony Types
Civil Union, Commitment Ceremony, Elopement, Interfaith Ceremony, Non-Religious Ceremony, Religious Ceremony, Second Wedding , Vow Renewal Ceremony
Guest Capacity
Up to 250
Settings
Backyard, Barn, Farm & Ranch, Beach, Estate, Garden, Historic Venue, Tented, Trees
Venue Service Offerings
Destination Weddings, Destination Wedding Packages, Destination Wedding Planning, Planning, Wedding Design, Rentals & Equipment, Tents, Transportation, Shuttle Service
Awards and Affiliations
Loulu Palm Reviews
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WARNING! Do not give this venue a penny more than they require. Loulu Palm is absolutely beautiful, my fiancé and I were so excited to have our wedding here however when we had to cancel due to the pandemic and state regulations this summer, th...
ey would not give a cent back to us! If you are to book this venue wait up until the due date to make any payments. I personally was attempting to be on top of payments and wanted to have our whole wedding paid off before the day came which ended up being a big mistake. I would never have guessed that we would have to cancel our big day but I do wish the venue was easier to work with given that the circumstances were of our control. They kept all of our money including what we put down for rentals (dance floor, lights, linens, etc.) which we clearly never got to see or use. Bottom line I just wish the management of this location was more understanding and easier to work with, we could have had a beautiful wedding and would not be out $8,000 if they cared about their couples.
Response from the Vendor on 06/26/2020
Aloha Tia and thank you for you review. We know this has been a challenging time for all of our couples, clients, and the world as a whole; ourselves included. We understand that not only have timelines and plans have shifted, but lives as well...
. We are all navigating this new era even as it continues to evolve.
We are a small company and have always maintained a very strict policy as far as refunds of payments, these terms are clearly outlined on our service agreements and we both agreed to abide by them contractually when you chose to reserve your retreat with us. We are grateful for your business, and it has been a pleasure to work with you this past year.
We only accept one retreat per day for a limited number of events per year and once the date is reserved, we refuse other reservations for that date. Even during the best of times a wedding or event/ retreat/ gathering of any size is an occurrence with some measure of risk. Due to these inherent risks we have a definitive contract, non-refundable payments & require liability insurance as well as strongly recommending additional event cancellation/ disaster / weather insurance to be purchased by client(s) should something unforeseen occur.
Our company is currently accommodating these shifts caused by the pandemic by waiving our date change fee, and transferring any non-refundable payments that have already been made to a new available date if client chooses to postpone: for as long as the travel quarantine remains in effect in our state.
(July 31, 2020 is the current date the Oahu travel quarantine has been extended to –There will be a Covid testing protocol in place for incoming travelers who do not wish to mandatory quarantine for 14 days, scheduled as soon as August 1, 2020). We will continue to be flexible with waiving our date change fee as long as there are travel restrictions and the pandemic is still ongoing.
We do and will continue to stand by our contracts. We do maintain that the property use agreement still retains its value and performance still remains possible. We adore all of our clients and couples. We empathize deeply with the heartbreaking choices of proceeding as planned - with possibly a reduced attendance, postponing, or cancelling. Each individuals personal circumstance during this time is different and that decision remains with each individual client, but that individuals choice does not constitute a refund due on our part unless we are able to re-rent your date to an alternative client as stipulated by our contracts.
We are here for you & want to be as compassionate and safe as possible while still functioning healthily in both our business and personal lives. Please continue to reach out with any questions or updates you may have. As we discussed by email and phone if we get another client that is ready to move forward with a new retreat for your scheduled retreat date then we will reach out to let you know what amount may then be eligible for refund… If no one re-rents this date, there will be no possible refund amount of the reservation fees or retreat lease rent.
We would also like to reiterate if you should decide that you would like to use the non-refundable reservation funds paid in already for a future retreat(s) to please let us know. We are here and ready to help you reimagine a more intimate elopement/ tree planting this summer or fall and push any remainder of the non-refundable funds out for a larger reception and or vow renewal & tree planting retreat to a new available date in 2021 or 2022. Should you wish to rescind your retreat cancellation in writing, we are offering cancellation forgiveness for 90 days from the date of cancellation.
Wishing you both continued heath, happiness and warmest aloha,
The Loulu Palm Ohana
As the groom, all I could do in a lot of instances was watch my soon to be wife be stressed out. Our families were making it hard, our finances were making it hard, our anxiety was making it hard. But once we got off that plane and Linda came t...
o see us face to face, that stress went away. The personal touch and attention she gave us was unlike anything I expected, and have never had before. She was prompt and professional, but kind and relatable. She not only kept our finances where they needed to be, but also gave us real talk about what we actually did and didn't need-all while keeping a smile on our faces. Throughout the whole process, she was there. She kept us on point, under budget, and overjoyed. She kept in contact with us via phone and text before, during the wedding she was always nearby for anything we needed, and even arranged for us to plant a tree at our venue days after the ceremony. There aren't enough good things I can say about her and her work ethic. Everything we needed, she supplied, and everything we didn't know we needed, she thought of. If you hate money and love stress, look elsewhere. But if you want everything to be perfect, cost efficient, and with a loving personal touch, this is the woman you want on your side.
Now, the venue was absolutely perfect. It was spacious while still having a very intimate feel about it. The beach in one direction was immaculate. The mountains in the background of the other direction were breathtaking. And the trees and plants surrounding the venue were lush and beautiful. There was a hammock, lawn games, a fire pit and chairs. The arch they provided for the ceremony was lovely, the chairs for guests to sit in were comfortable and organized perfectly. Plenty of well maintained bathroom space was very important to me, and they definitely had that covered. The house and the suites for bride and groom were all temperature controlled and homey-just the thing stressed out bridal parties need. They were able to get us a clear tent set up for the reception which was amazing to be under when the rain came down. The DJ, bartenders, and food left everyone impressed and me and my wife stuffed, drunk, and happy. The venue was more perfect than I could have imagined, and the staff from head to toe was fun and professional. More importantly than anything else though, they made my wife happy and satisfied. By pleasing her, they pleased me, but the Loulu Palm Farm Estate went far above and beyond what was expected, and did far more than others could or would provide. If you're getting married, get married here. Itll be the best choice you can make.
This venue and our wedding coordinator, Linda Kress, were an absolute DREAM. If you’re looking to get married in Hawaii stop here. It was far better than I could have even imagined. From the very first time I contacted Linda I knew it was going...
to be an amazing experience. She made great suggestions and was realistic about staying on our budget. She was attentive and helped walk me through every step of the planning and made the actual wedding day seamless and perfect. She kept a smile on my face and I always felt like she was in my corner. Thank you Linda for making our day so magical and something we will cherish for the rest of our lives.
As far as the venue... it was so stunning. We got married in front of the beach with the water in the backdrop. It was actually really nice because everyone didn’t have to get sandy unless they wanted to. The florals were so dreamy too. It was extra windy and a little rainy that day so Linda did some quick thinking and put our reception under this gorgeous tent with beautiful lighting. It really was so magical.
If you are still looking for avenue to get married in Hawaii, you should stop right now, Loulu Palm is everything you are looking for and more! We love the place,it is romantic, is beautiful and it does speaks all the Hawaiian vibe you look for...
when you decide to get married in paradise. Also Linda Kress is a God sent, she was with us since the day we hired her as our day of coordinator. We had so much fun planning our wedding with her assistance, all the vendors that she recommended did a great job, and went beyond out expectations, also she made our dream wedding happened in our budget, can it be better then that? We love everything about our big day, Linda and her assistant Lynn with all the Staff were AMAZING, our family and friends still talk about the day as the most beautiful wedding in the most magical place they have ever been!
My cousin got married at Loulu Palm a really long time ago and when I attended his wedding, I was in love with the venue and dreamt of getting married there one day so Loulu Palm was always at the top of my list when it was finally my turn. Thi...
s was the perfect because I always wanted to get married on the beach but my husband didn't want to get married in the sand so this was a great compromise (if you can even call it a compromise). You get married with the ocean behind you and you also have all the beautiful Hawaii landscape around you, all in your own very private estate. This was a semi-destination wedding, we live in Los Angeles but a lot of my family is in Hawaii so hiring a coordinator was very necessary for me in order to do this from afar. I hired Linda Kress based on other recommendations and she did not disappoint! She is a MUST HIRE and some sort of wedding superhero. She is really on top of her game. She had great recommendations for vendors and she just made the whole process so much easier and less stressful. Definitely recommend the venue for a nice private ceremony and reception. The whole thing was really easy from start to finish as far as communication, setting up times to view the venue and meet with Linda etc. I also really liked having everything in one place. I wish I could do it all over again...the day, not the planning part :) We are still reliving our special day over and over gain.
Loulu Palm is gem in a rough. Heading down the north shore, you would not think that there was a beautiful place like Loulu. Coming from San Diego, we were very picky on the venues we looked at in Oahu. A lot of couples get married in Waikiki o...
r Honolulu just to say they got married in Hawaii. The amount of money you spend having a wedding there can go a long way if you get married at Loulu. The day we took a tour of the place, we knew we wanted to get married here. We did go over our budget but it is well worth the money. Also, having Linda Kress (Day Of Coordinator) by our side the whole way made the whole experience even better. She's a "Day of Coordinator" but she is with you from the day you choose her till days after the wedding. We trusted her with all her suggestions and recommendations. She is a must in your wedding planning.
You will not regret choosing Loulu Palms as your wedding venue. There were times that communication was a problem due to us being in the mainland during the process. But our questions were always answered in due time. My wife and I highly suggest Loulu Palms.
Loulu Plam was the most magical venue! We knew it was where we wanted to get married the moment we saw the property in person. Our wedding day was a truly a dream come true and every single vendor we had was so nice and welcoming. We decided t...
o hire a wedding coordinator that the venue provides and I highly recommend doing this! Linda was the absolute best and a MUST HAVE on your wedding day!
We got married at Loulu Palm July 6, 2019 and it was everything I dreamed of. When I was 16, I attended a wedding at a venue just down the road from Loulu and since was always planning on having my wedding there . However, our guest count ended...
up being too high for the intended venue and so we were advised to consider Loulu. I loved Loulu palms the moment we drove in, the private yet expansive property was a beautiful hidden gem. We booked the venue and began planning. I wanted a simple and affordable wedding that would truly be more about the experience of a vacation with friends and family rather than about the pinterest type details. As we got rolling I began to get overwhelmed with venue nuances such as having to rent certain items from Loulu , clean up of the entire house before departure and other particulars that made me start to think that maybe I should have stuck to my original venue. I had a wedding planner already, but the owner suggested I reached out to one of Loulu's wedding planners and after looking at reviews I decided to reach out to Linda Kress. After my conversation with her all my worries were put to rest and she assured me that what I wanted was possible and that she could bring it all together for me. My original planner was great, but having someone who knew the property was priceless. Linda was always available and very knowledgeable. She helped me find areas to save money so that I could splurge in areas that meant a lot to me. I had previously planned 3 weddings and am a perfectionist in nature- so I knew what needed to be done, However, at a large, un-staffed venue such as Loulu, Linda was key in pointing out details only someone who knew the property would know. Such as needing extra bussers/ water service to assist the caterer and clear dishes. On top of that Linda always helped me find the most economical solution- I am so grateful to Linda for pulling all of the details together for me, working with my vendors and my budget to create my dream wedding at this beautiful location.
We stayed down the road in houses on the beach and after 4 days and lots of partying at those houses it was the perfect, beautiful escape and change of scenery for both my guests and us. Linda set up a beautiful welcome table with leis and welcome drinks and pog, from the moment my 100 guests set foot on the property they were in awe. In hind sight, there is always something you would change or tweak but I would never change my venue or my wedding planner. Thank you so very much Loulu and Linda!
Loulu Palm is the best location to have your wedding on the island of Oahu...
1. The venue itself is absolutely beautiful with beach front views, a large space but cozy enough for an intimate feel, and you have the property to yourself (some o...
ther venues tend to have multiple sites or public access)
2. The venue staff are super friendly and accommodating. (Nickie was so helpful in helping with details, budget, and making sure everything was perfect for our big day!) It makes the process that much more easy and fun when you work with people who are understanding and flexible.
3. The wedding coordinator that we had was Ashley...this was the best decision we made for the planning. Ashley was so helpful and went above and beyond to make sure everything went smoothly. She met with us weekly (we're on the mainland so she was able to meet with us via phone and facetime) and kept us in check to make sure we were meeting deadlines for details. My husband and I were so busy with other things going on before the wedding but Ashley took a huge load off our shoulders- granted her role was to coordinate but she did more than that. To name a few- she allowed us to use her mailing address so that we wouldn't have to pack anything from the mainland, she picked up items and ran additional errands for us, and even after we already booked services she negotiated pricing with the vendors for us.
We were so blessed to be able to get this beautiful venue. Our guests had a memorable time. We plan on coming back next year to visit the venue and say hi to our new friends Nickie and Ashley!
My husband and I were set against an outdoor wedding until we discovered Loulu. Once we arrived for the first visit we fell in love with property. The atmosphere and the views were unbelievable. The house was adorable, functional and the perf...
ect space to get ready in. The guys commandeered the yurt (man cave) with our puppy (who I should mention, was able to be apart of our day because Loulu is pet friendly!! He even visited the property with us prior a few times to get used to it). I was able to have both my ocean and lush greenery, with the beach as our backdrop. What?!?! It was perfect outdoor location for our friends and family who lived on island and even more perfect for out of towners. Nikki, Linda and their entire team were responsive and helpful from the start and I knew I had nothing to worry about day of. Their vendor list was magical and we couldn’t have asked for more.
Loulu Palm is magical. That is the one word that can be used to describe our wedding. It was everything we wanted and more. The venue itself is unbeatable. Whether you choose to do a tent or use the lanai or both, there is no place else like th...
is. You have the freedom to do anything you like with the space to make it your perfect day. We booked the venue, sight unseen, and are so happy we did.
We worked with Nickie to book and when we went for our first visit, we met Linda Kress, our wedding coordinator. Linda will make everything happen for you, and save you some money while doing it. She is thrifty, smart, experienced, and knows all the contacts to get you what you want. She will respond to all your emails, get on calls with you, and makes wedding planning seem easy. Our wedding day went so smoothly, without any hiccups, all because of Linda. I can't stress enough how wonderful Linda is.
If you're thinking of having your wedding at Loulu Palm, I highly suggest you book the venue now and work with Linda to make your day the best day ever.
We got married at Loulu Palm in August 2019 and had the best day ever, thanks to the amazing location and incredible staff. When we first toured Loulu the previous year, we immediately knew it was our dream venue. We both grew up in Hawaii and ...
always envisioned getting married on the beach. We worked with Linda Kress from the beginning of that visit and she was the absolute BEST! We hired her for day-of coordination but we planned a wedding week (5 days of festivities) and she helped us with all the small details of the entire week. We live in Portland, OR and her quick and responsive communication made our destination wedding planning so much easier. She introduced us to great vendors, told us what to spend money on and where we could get our monies worth, and overall, became an amazing support system that we knew we could wholeheartedly trust. We had a big wedding (215 guests) and Linda helped us to ensure all of our guests felt welcome and take care of. We had some last minute issues arise and she made things appear effortlessly and smoothly. Words cannot express how grateful we are for Linda, Nickie, and the rest of the staff. Thank you for helping us plan the most dreamiest week of our entire lives!
Loulu Palm is pure magic. Just look at the photos and the reviews below. Our July wedding exceeded our expectations (and they were high!) on every level.
Loulu Palm becomes *exceptional* when you include the expertise of Linda Kress. Choosing ...
Linda, our “day of coordinator” —who should drop “day of” from her title because she’s a trusted partner from the very beginning—was *THE* best early decision we made. From her came a flood of trusted recommendations (nearly all our vendors came through her), a wealth of expertise and critical connections, especially when you’re planning a destination wedding from six time zones away.
We especially appreciate her creativity...both with decor and event needs AND with finding AFFORDABLE solutions to help us put on the event of our dreams (while staying within our budget). She consistently went above and beyond to help us, whether it was gathering decorations for our welcome picnic the day before our wedding or making sure our families were well-fed and comfortable. She did all this with a big smile and glowing enthusiasm.
Most importantly, Linda is a JOY to be around. Especially when planning a wedding (hello, that’s months and months of collaboration), it’s critical to have a partner you enjoy working with. Linda quickly became more than just our planner. She is our good friend and an extension of our family. Every time we head back to Oahu’s North Shore (which we hope is very often ;), Linda will always be among the first we call.
Thank you, Linda, for sharing your time and talent with us. Our greatest wish for other couples in planning-mode is that they have a strategic and creative partner as generous and talented as you!
It has been over 3 months since my wedding and my husband and I are still in awe over this BEAUTIFUL venue. Loulu Palms encompassed everything we had hoped for on our wedding day – the gorgeous greenery, the lush landscape with the beautiful oc...
ean waves cascading in the background. On top of that, Linda Kress was an absolute dream to work with. We knew we were in perfect hands from the day that we hired her. From all the e-mails and phone calls, Linda was always there for us, despite how busy wedding season can be. She made planning a breeze all the way from California and we loved all of the vendors she connected us too. On our wedding day, my bridal party and I had nothing to worry about aside from getting ready. Linda was amazing and we cannot thank her enough for such a magical day.
Loulu Palm is a magical destination. 40 of our family members convened there in August to celebrate our vow renewal for our 30th wedding anniversary. Everything was perfect. The location is beautiful. The on-site coordinator Linda is a gem. W...
e coordinated the whole event with her over the phone from NY. She recommended and coordinated with the caterer, dj, photographer, bartender, shave ice team, and entertainment and flowers. She even recommended a hair and makeup person. Each service provider was excellent. Very professional, but also really nice people, which just made the whole event even more special. The food was delicious and abundant. Every one of our guests had a truly memorable time. I cant praise Linda and the whole staff at Loulu Palm enough. I was very nervous about organizing an event from such a distance and trusting someone I never met. But Linda and everyone she works with really know their stuff and produced a truly special day. It was perfect. Thank you so much.
Loulu Palm Farm Estates is an amazing venue with the best sunset shots in Hawaii. Nickie and her team were accommodating to the times we wanted to visit, our walk through, and answering all of our questions in person and in email (and we had a ...
lot of questions and a lot of spreadsheets). Overall, our guests loved the venue because it was large enough to have people roam and enjoy the scenery of the ocean and the mountains. Everything was insta-worthy.
Some of the frustrating things we experienced was their slow response times to our emails, which is attributed to their small team. Do not expect a super quick response, you have to wait at least 2-3 business days for them to get back to you. In addition, they charge for some of the smallest things, like a high chair or to “hang” anything. They know how to make a business in the wedding industry for sure.
Most importantly, know that there are a lot of rules to follow for the venye and they are very strict about complying with their rules. Hence, it is highly recommended that you get a catering company or a coordinator that KNOWS (or has worked) how to work with Lolulu Palm because they’ll know what to expect and how to clean things up at the end of the night. Management is very particular and as long as you have a team that knows how to work with them, it will be worry free.
Loulu Palm was the perfect setting for our wedding. It was only the second venue we visited but we immediately fell in love with the intimacy of the location, beauty of the property, and the passion and kindness of their team. Loulu allowed us ...
to have a beachfront ceremony with ample room for cocktail hour, games, and a shaded dinner and many of the rental items were either included or available. This made the planning process much more convenient but they also allowed us to make everything our own, which was appreciated. The day was magical and our guests couldn't stop raving about the beauty of the venue. Loulu Palm will always have a special place in our hearts and we can't wait to plant our own palm on property. Huge thank you to Nicki, Lynn, and the team at Loulu!
Nickie was amazing to work with! Beautiful venue and she was very helpful to find recommended vendors. She also communicated very well. We would recommend this to anyone who is looking for a beautiful venue by the beach.
Loulu was literally our dream venue! Everything truly came together like a magical dream. We can honestly say that it was everything we ever imagined and more. When we first stepped onto Loulu grounds and got the amazing tour from Lynn, WE knew...
! LINDA KRESS, is the absolute best wedding planner in the whole island chain of Hawaii. She literally knows everyone on the island and knows how to get you exactly what you want for the best price. You need her for your wedding!! Our wedding day was truly magical. It is one of the best treasures we will ever hold in our hearts. Mahalo Nui Loa to Linda and Loulu!
We had a magical wedding and reception at Loulu Palm!
We fell in love with the venue (and Nickie) when we first went to check out the venue. The view is beautiful, and you really won’t be able to appreciate it all until you spend an entire day ...
there (your wedding day!). You can customize it in any way you want.
We were in touch with Nickie the entire time, and she was very responsive.
A hurricane hit a few days before our wedding, and we weren’t able to have our reception where it was scheduled. BUT Nickie made sure our day would still be amazing, and she organized it so well! Our day was the best, and we can’t thank enough! We definitely recommend this venue!
January 19,2019 Saturday, the date that will always be remembered.
Our wedding, Loulu Palms such a magnificent place of serene beauty.
Calming atmosphere with the most beautiful sunsets. Everything was wonderful! Thank you’s to: The Ueda’s, Lu...
i’s and uncle Mike and families for their part with the food, flowers and location mahalo with all our heart!
The unending practices of our Taualunga Dance, helping me with looking for items needed for putting things together for the centerpieces the help with looking for my wedding gown and also my bridal shower thank you to Stella taase my maid of honor and first cousin to the groom! Thank you Julie for making our Taualunga Dance costumes & Uncle Pai Olomua for helping with the palusami and cornbeef thank you sooo much. Thank you to my cousin Pricilla Simeona -Lee for learning the song “Pua Kiele” to sing for my Hula dance and to Rhonda Higa for teaching and practicing with me the Hula.
The afalava family for their Taualunga Dance it was beautiful thank you. Aunty Sii on behalf of the Tui family, The beautiful dance performance of your grandchildren also the taualunga dance so outstandingng and beyond it was breath taking thank you and your family very much! And last but not least to my nieces Berta Soren & Aloha Dacucui thank you for all your help setting up and putting together the most elegant & exquisite beauty to the venue, thank you to Leialoha Soren my brother in laws sister who designed my hair style and made me look beautiful! Thank you to my cousin Pat Paaao and Loli’i band for their refreshing entertainment We loved it. Also need to thank the Siamani Ohana for the bar tending expertise outstanding job!
Loulu Palms it was gorgeous a very excellent wedding venue. Our guest were so excited and taken aback they never knew such a place existed on Oahu.
Our Wedding planner Linda Kress the Bomb, everything we wanted for our wedding she brought it t...
o life. Cake Works great taste beautifully done. Food done by family excellence in their Hawaiian Polynesian flavors very authentic quality. Videographer by Brown Bags CEO Johnny Kai Excellent.
Photographer Naomi Hayes Island Memories Excellent, tops in photography pictures
We had our dream wedding at Loulu Palm in November 2018. Everything was just perfect, all I had ever drempt of. A wedding by the beach, surrounded by beautiful tropical gardens, cocktail style, outdoors and private. During my search for venues...
online from Australia I was beginning to think I may not be able to afford to have it in Hawaii. Then I found Loulu Palm and was introduced to Linda Kress (my wedding coordinator.) Linda took everything I wanted and put it together to fit into my budget. Without visiting the venue or meeting Linda in person there is a lot of trust involved. I went with all of Linda’s suggestions of vendors and none of them disappointed. She went above and beyond, for the year we planned it, to helping us out in the days leading up to it, you can trust in Linda that’s for sure! Cant recommend the venue and Linda enough if you are after a magical wedding in paradise. I also highly recommend Vjay our bar tender for keeping up with the Australian drinking demand in style, our DJ was great and Chelsea Stratso our amazing photographer who took the best wedding photos I have ever seen. Thank you Linda!!
Words can not describe what a wonderful wedding experience we had at Loulu Palm. It is a very special place that we will hold in our hearts forever.
We first came across LouLu Palm after researching many wedding venue locations in Hawaii, from...
there we decided to visit a few shortlisted venues. Once we stepped foot on the grounds of LouLu Palm that was simply it for us.
From our first meeting with Nickie to the absolutley wonder that is Linda Kress (our wedding coordinator), our dealings with the team at LouLu Palm made our experience exciting, stress free and simply amazing. Coordinating a wedding with a very demanding job and being based in Sydney was tricky; however Linda was always available to answer our every need. Linda took the time to understand who we were as a couple and with this aligned the best vendors in regards to catering, music, floras etc. We are BIG foodies so catering was a key part to our wedding, we worked with Ke Nui Kitchen on a semi bespoke menu. Everyone is still raving about the food. Wyler Florals organised our floral designs, once again, no words can describe how creative and amazing Courtney Crane was, she delivered my dream.
I would be more than happy to continue to gush over LouLu Palm and Linda, please reach out if you need anymore information about our wedding, happy to provide.
This is an incredible venue!! We looked at 5 places around Oahu for our wedding and fell in love with Loulu Palm Farm Estates - it's completely private with stunning views of the ocean and a wonderful backdrop of the hillside behind the cute ho...
use with a wonderful lanai. We had the best experience working with Kristina, the "day of coordinator" Loulu Palm recommended after getting a few quotes. She was an absolute delight and was more than a day of coordinator, helping me regularly over a month before the wedding, hence my quotes around day of.
The rentals are through Loulu Palm which makes is easy but they were pricey.
If I could change anything...Loulu Palm isn't flexible with their payment methods and I wish there was a clearer schedule from the beginning on payments so I didn't have to stress about my check arriving on time (even when I overnighted it they didn't get it for 3 days). Having an online payment method, even if not credit card, would have been great.
We have nothing but happy vibes from our wedding and picking this venue and working with Kristina is a big part of that. We highly recommend it!! Hopefully we can return on our anniversary and see the endangered Loulu Palm Tree we wanted during our ceremony!
Yuki and I are a couple from New York City (5,000 miles away!) and we were looking to get married back to where my wife was born, Hawaii. At first, I was a little hesitant because of my style of face-to-face interaction with our vendors--so we ...
booked a trip to Hawaii a year prior to meet with our potential partners.
Once we met with Linda Kress, it was a done deal. She was professional, personable (very genuine and sweet), and one of the most helpful people during our journey into marriage. We knew right away that she would be a big part of our wedding. With her help, numerous voice calls, as well as the assurance that we were pacing according to our wedding date--we were able to pull of the wedding of our dreams at the Loulu Palm Estate. Distance did not matter with her guidance.
Honestly, of all the investments we had with our big day, Linda and the Loulu Palm had the best return. If you want the best, look no further than Linda and her team.
This has been long overdue but needed to highly recommend this beautiful venue along with our amazing day of coordinator, Linda Kress. My husband and I decided to get married on the infamous wedding day of this year, 8/18/2018. We wanted a dest...
ination wedding and booked Loulu Palm a year and a half in advance and we have no regrets. The venue is perfect especially if you are looking for a private ceremony and reception by the beach. Knowing we had a very popular wedding date, we didn’t want to take a risk of booking at a hotel with multiple weddings happening all at the same time. We wanted the private venue with the beach and Aloha vibes for our 90 out of town guests.
We didn’t get a wedding coordinator initially but booked our vendors based on what we liked in the months leading up to the wedding. About a month and a half before the wedding, we booked our day of coordinator, Linda Kress, and we could not recommend her enough. We sent her the list of vendors we booked and told her the feel of what we wanted for the wedding and she gave us exactly what we wanted and more. We had unexpected rain the day of our wedding and she was able to figure out how to fit our tables and dance floor inside our tent to accommodate the weather since we planned for an outside dance floor. Linda basically put all the vendors, details, and special touches together. She thought of the all the things that I never even realized we needed. All of the wedding planning was made easy even while planning in California by having Linda as our coordinator. My only regret is not booking her soon enough. Linda made our wedding an amazing day my husband and I will never forget. Three months later, even our guests still talk about how great the wedding was and how beautiful everything turned out, rain and all. All of this was made possible thanks to Linda and her wedding magic and of course, to the beautiful Loulu Palm Estate.
Our wedding was held at Loulu Palm and it was worth every penny! The venue is even better in person with the blue tropical water and mountain backdrop! If you are looking for true Hawaiian wedding with beach front and garden outdoor reception p...
lus privacy, this is the venue for you. LLP are also extending their own rentals so that's a plus to save some headache in finding vendors!
We had worked with Nickie and she was amazing in answering all my questions and concerns. She was always there for me to make any changes!
Overall, I couldn't be more satisfied with the service and the beauty of this venue! I would do it all over again if I could :)
What a magical place. Birds, rainbows, the ocean waves, the gorgeous greenery. Nickie met with us to show us the property and really gave us a good idea for what we could do there. Their Instagram account is a great resource for ideas and vendo...
rs too.
Once we booked, we hired Linda Kress (HIRE HER!) as our day-of coordinator, but she is so much more than that. Her recommendations were spot on. Her creative ideas were beyond what I would have come up with and truly enhanced the day. She is conscious of the budget and makes sure that she’s getting you solid deals. She’s honest too, and planning this on my own, I really needed that. On our wedding day, she handled hiccups with creativity and calm. She followed up with vendors after the wedding and made sure that my husband and I were well taken care of. We loved our wedding and she was very much responsible for the great time had by all.
Another note for the venue, they are prepared. It rained a bit during the course of the wedding day (as it will in Hawaii, but it’s good luck!) and they were ready with umbrellas for guests, tents for vendors, etc. Everything was covered.
Overall, a fantastic experience. We still tear up thinking about it. Thank you Loulu, Nickie and Linda!
As a couple uniting family and friends from across the globe, we chose to host our wedding in Hawaii. We planned our destination wedding from abroad (UK and New Zealand). We were lucky to visit Oahu and see numerous potential wedding venues fro...
m hotels to bespoke places. When we first arrived at Loulu Palm, we both felt it was something special. Meeting with Nickie, it was evident how she loved hosting weddings and supporting couples to make each wedding the best it could be for the couple. Nickie was welcoming and friendly.
Nickie provided vendor recommendations and was accessible to us via email throughout the planning process, addressing our various queries and concerns. Responsiveness to emails was wonderful, generally within 24 hours.
Upon the time we contracted to host our wedding at Loulu Palm, it was required that we work with Pacific Party Rentals (PPR) to rent tents, chairs, tables, etc. Throughout our time planning, approximately 15 months, Loulu Palms were expanding their own inventory of rental items which was exciting. In the end we were able to rent our wedding needs - tent, chairs, tables, bar, dance floor, wine barrel, arch, etc. through a combination of Loulu Palm and PPR.
Our wedding day was beautiful and the venue was incredible. The girls arrived on property at 11am to get ready with the help of hair and makeup services in the bridal suite area. As the wedding property we had access to parts of the house on property including kitchen, bridal suite, lounge area and bathrooms. The space was comfortable for our party of 10 women. The boys arrived around 1:30pm and enjoyed the use of the yurt and surrounding area to relax and get dressed prior to ceremony.
The venue was absolutely perfect for our wedding – ceremony site by the water, cocktail hour playing lawn games, sunset on the beach and dance floor under the stars! The venue was well equipped with a kitchen prep area for the caterer, modern and clean toilets, as well as substantial parking for cars and buses meeting guest and vendor needs.
Loulu Palm is a truly beautiful place that allows for couples to create the wedding of their desire. We are so grateful to have wed at Loulu Palm and will cherish our memories there forever. Big thanks to Nickie for supporting us throughout our planning and wedding day!
Linda Kress is the best! She was our wedding coordinator for our big day and we can't thank her enough. She truly made our wedding the best day of our lives. We honestly don't know how we would have done it without her. To be honest, when w...
e first got engaged, we didn't think we needed a wedding coordinator since we had a year and a half to plan. But boy were we wrong! Linda went above and beyond to make sure everything was well-planned out so that we wouldn't need to stress on our wedding day. She helped us throughout our entire wedding planning process to make sure everything ran smoothly. She helped us plan all the details that we wouldn't have thought of without her. She was the first to arrive and the last to leave on our wedding day to make sure everything was perfect (and it was!) We will forever be grateful for the time, effort, and love she put into making our big day an unforgettable one.
Everything from the location, wedding venue, and of course, the Incredible Linda Kress, was nothing short of spectacular !
We had a lot of different ideas regarding an small, intimate, outdoor wedding in Hawaii but Loulu Palm stood out to us...
from all the reviews we have read online. As we got to know more about the property, we fell in love with how beautiful, laid back, and incredibly accommodating the property is. We really couldn't find a better venue, coordinator, or environment that embodies the spirit of Aloha. Thank you !!
Linda Kress was absolutely amazing throughout the entire planning process. She was incredibly responsive (we've always gotten an email within 24 hours), organized (kept minutes and notes of every meeting) , and had really good suggestions and recommendations to help us stay within our budget. Looking back at all our wedding expenses, choosing and hiring Linda was among THE best decision we made.
With her connections and recommendations with local vendors, we saved countless hours by not having to hunt down vendors and evaluate them blindly. Linda would give us her top 3 -5 vendors and would let us choose whoever we feel most comfortable with. We of course looked at her suggestions and we were very pleased to see that her suggestions were also very highly rated and well recommended. Definitely saved us so much time and money. We literally almost paid for Linda's services with the amount we saved from the vendors!
The other advantage of having someone like Linda is that when we had vendors that weren't super responsive she would go above and beyond to contact them and arrange the details for us. Having someone on the ground that is local makes the challenge of planning a destination wedding much more manageable. We were dreading the process but Linda made it such an enjoyable experience.
Lastly, Linda was such a calming and stabilizing presence throughout the entire process. She gave us monthly tasks, encouraged us to engage with her, and gently nudged us along when we fell behind in the schedule. Linda is worth every penny and then some. Make sure to tip her well !
The entire wedding day flowed so smoothly and had very little downtime or hiccups. And, if there were any issues, neither we nor our guests knew. We had our perfect dream wedding and we can't say enough good things about Loulu Palm and Linda Kress. Almost 6 months later, our friends are STILL talking about our wedding. Thank you for making our wedding the gold standard !
P.S. As it got closer to our wedding, the forecast called for rain the entire day. Of course, the wedding party entirely freaked out. My wife and I were checking our phones every 15-30 minutes for updated weather reports.Linda, on the other hand, told us that everything will be okay. Everything turned out just fine like she promised. It sprinkled for 30 minutes and then cleared out the rest of the day. Linda, thank you for keeping us calm, not freaking out, and telling the rain to go away. So glad that Sharron and I can laugh about all the silliness in hindsight !
We planned a destination wedding. I found Loulu Palm on instragrams and it looked beautiful in photos and even better in reality. The grounds were kept clean and such a big space to use and do so much. I had awesome help from Nicki and Linda Kr...
ess who coordinated my wedding and went above and beyond for us. They are amazing! Our wedding was the most perfect day and it was all because of Linda and Nicki, they made everything less stressful for me especially being an overseas wedding. They helped where they could get me better deals on the set up of the wedding which was stunning. The wedding went smoothly. I would highly recommend this venue and these ladies to anyone looking to get married in Hawaii, they worked so well with me and my family. The venue backs onto the beach and is just so beautiful, has a pretty swing at the front which was good for photos and much more. The food was delicious who also come recommended from Loulu Palm (D'lish catering). We are hoping to go back for our one year anniversary and visit the venue.
My husband and I just recently planned our wedding from California and chose Loulu Palm for our ceremony and reception location. We had never been to Hawaii before so all we had to go on were the reviews and photographs and it was nothing less...
than perfect. Linda Kress was amazing to work with the whole way through. she is extremely busy but is very detail oriented and both the ceremony and reception turned out EXACTLY as I had pictured it would be! This estate is private and is the perfect location for an intimate evening with family and friends. Several of our friends and family said it was the best wedding they had ever been to and the best location! We also have a few friends that want to renew their vows there!
My husband and I fell in love with the venue the minute we drove into the gate. With mountains as the background, ocean in front of us and green pasture right off the beach as our ceremony location, what more can we ask for?
Linda Kress our d...
ay-of coordinator was beyond amazing. She has been super resourceful and helpful all along. Knowing we have a budget to stick with for our wedding, she offered a lot of ideas and ways to keep the style we envision while cutting the cost.
Nickie the owner was awesome too. She has been very responsive to all our questions through emails, and has been super kind and nice to us especially with regards to equipment rentals.
All our guests had nothing but compliments on our wedding and the choice of location, despite the unstable weather on our wedding day. Everyone left with fond memories and couldn't stop talking about it still (after almost a month since we got married).
One of the coolest things about getting married at he farm estate is you get to plant a loulu palm tree under your name. We will for sure go back every year to check on our baby palm!
We had our dream wedding at Loulu Plam in late September this year. No words can describe how MAGIC it is. Photos and videos can not even capture how beauty this venue is. You really have to be there in person to see it. Living in New York to o...
rganize a destination wedding is extremely tough, especially we only get to visit the venue one day before the wedding. However, from the moment we walk into Loulu Palm, we know this is it! This is where everything is going to happen! This is everything we've ever wanted for our big day right there in Hawaii! The private estate with gate and parking, private sand beach access, grass lawn, palm tress, tropical plants, fire woods, wooden chairs, mountains and cute old house- what else could you ask for? Besides the venue is breathtaking, Loulu palm staff are extremely helpful and friendly to all of our guests. We'd like to shout out loud special THANK YOU to our wedding planner Kristina Domanski, who is extremely passion, talent, supportive, and positive! Without her, we can't pull the destination wedding together. Knowing we have busy working schedule, Kristina manages to answer our endless emails promptly and accommodates the time difference for unlimited phone discussions. She makes sure to control and calls out any budget concerns yet still maintain to achieve my vision. Kristina even help me run errands to buy fuji film batteries the night before the wedding. I could not express how much appreciation I have towards Kristina! I almost don't want to share this review because Loulu Palm is such a private paradise that I wish to keep it for myself. If you are still scratching your head reviewing tons of venue reviews and photos, you don't have to continue anymore. Loulu Palm is truly a DREAM COME TRUE!
Our wedding was held at Loulu Palms during the Spring...and we STILL hear how amazing our day was. Linda Kress whom we hired as our DOC, was heaven sent! We were planning our wedding from afar and she made sure we stayed on track over a year an...
d a half. Linda literally saved us thousands of dollars-we hired Kenekes (which we highly recommend to stay on budget), Marie Blooms and A Cake Life, which lead to our day going more flawless than we could have ever imagined. The day of our wedding -we could not think of one thing that didn't go as planned! It was truly a dream come true. As for the venue-we felt for the view (right on the beach) and the open concept layout, we couldn't have found anywhere on the island for the price we got! Thank you to Linda and everyone at Loulu for thee Best Day Ever!!
*seriously, hire Linda-you won't regret it*
We married at Loulu Palms 5 years ago. I organised a suprise vow renewal and wanted to deal with Linda Kress again as we she our coordinator 5 years ago. What can i say about Linda? She is simply the best. From amswering my calls from Australia...
at 9:30pm at night to organising everything for me on the day, even making sure my 2 daughters lookes the part, Linda was so easy to deal with and made the day even more amazing. I would definitely recommend Linda to anyone wanting to organise an event at Loulu Palms - you will be very lucky to have her. Truly amazing. P.S. thanks to Lyn for looking after our girls too while the ceremony was on.
With no hesitation, my husband and I chose Loulu Palm as our wedding venue. We loved the privacy of the estate and the beautiful views of the mountains and ocean.
We got married on a beautiful Saturday afternoon and EVERYTHING was perfect!...
The day went by so smoothly and we did not feel stressed at all. Our guests, from Hawaii and California, fell in love the beauty of Loulu Palm.
Linda Kress, our day of coordinator, was
amazing. She was so much more than a DOC. She helped us throughout the process and made planning a wedding all the way from California very easy. Her calming and sweet spirit eased my anxieties every time I spoke with her over the phone.
We are so happy that we chose Loulu Palm!
I can't say enough good things about Loulu Palm. It has everything you could want for a Hawaiian wedding (or a beautiful wedding in general): a comfortable, nice house to get ready in, a large lanai for the reception with chairs, tables, a danc...
e floor, and a comfortable lounge area, gorgeous mountain views, a large lawn, and a private beach. The place is comfortable and convenient for guests: available parking, clean and well-stocked restrooms, ample seating, shaded areas to keep cool. I loved that our guests had options if they didn't want to dance- the entire estate is yours for the day, so guests could take a walk on the beach and look at the stars, or play games on the lawn that the venue provided for a tiny additional fee. It's secluded and peaceful, which set it apart to us from the hotels we were considering when looking for a venue. Another pro for us was the autonomy- you bring in your own vendors, which is nice if you want to have control over things like catering. The price for all of these things was extremely reasonable. On top of that, they were very easy and fast to work with- booking was smooth, and Nikki provided us with a bunch of information immediately upon booking that helped kick start some of the wedding planning: sample layouts of the property, info on getting a Hawaii marriage license and wedding insurance, recommended vendors, etc.
Since we live in California and weren't able to see the venue until the week of the wedding, for coordinating we worked with Linda Kress. Although she was technically a "day of coordinator", Linda's assistance was invaluable throughout the entire wedding planning process. She was excellent in communicating her role to us, which included taking over communication with vendors for the month preceding the wedding, but also offered to give suggestions and help even before then. In particular, she gave us vendor recommendations, offered her wholesale accounts for flowers and transport, offered contacts for flowers, bartenders and other vendors, gave input on and finalized/submitted our rental order, allowed us to ship items to her house the month before the wedding, planned and executed the rehearsal in Waikiki where we were all staying, booked a last minute rehearsal dinner at a restaurant she recommended when our original plan fell through days before the event, and in general was quick and efficient in communicating with us and answering all of the random questions we threw her way over months of planning. Because of her, our wedding planning was completely stress-free and a lot of fun. We basically sent various pieces to her (as well as used some of her decor/vases that she generously offered), sent her a few pinterest photos, and she put it all together in a cohesive and beautiful way. So many guests complimented the place settings and arrangements that she did. The ceremony and reception both were executed smoothly and the entire experience was perfect for us, our wedding party, and our guests. Her team also handled all of the clean up, packing things for us to bring back to our hotel with us at the end of the night, and even mailing some stuff to our home that was left behind. We appreciated her addressing things that don't occur immediately: amounts to tip the various vendors, suggestions for the ceremony, etc. I haven't talked to anyone who has had such a superb experience with their coordinator.
We highly recommend Loulu Palm to anyone getting married in Hawaii!
We were thrilled with our wedding at LouLu Palm Estate in early September 2017! Our guests kept praising how fun our wedding was. The private beachside land and sunset wowed everyone.
It was such a memorable day that we're so grateful for cho...
osing LouLu. The staff are professional yet casual, making it a true Hawaiian ohana (family) style event. Linda Kress was our DOC but really felt more than that. She worked tirelessly to make sure our day was unique and as care-free as possible.
With friends and family split mainly between Australia and California, we knew we wanted a destination wedding in between in Hawaii. Since we knew it was unlikely we would have time to visit Hawaii before the wedding, it was a gamble. So we did a ton of research, including what you're doing now - reading reviews on The Knot.
Coincidentally, a good friend's sister had her wedding at LouLu two years before and another friend was having his wedding two months before us at LouLu. All of their first hand feedback made us comfortable that LouLu was the right choice.
Linda is so lovely. We loved how she really cared about our wedding and making sure our vision was met. Being a seasoned pro who is a part of LouLu made such a big difference. She knows exactly what works and what doesnt', so she can give super informed advice.
Something I really appreciated about Linda was her unpretentious and 'frugal' style. Weddings are expensive, even when you strive for them not to be. But of course everything adds up! Linda is great at knowing where to save costs by doing it yourself or calling in favors from connections. Being able to BYO alcohol alone is a huge money saver!
We started working with Linda many months before the wedding. She was accommodating to take calls with us frequently to get most of the big decisions out of the way. It was really helpful that she is quick to respond and get you answers. Given how many weddings Linda manages a year with such a small team, I'm impressed how she copes!
During the week leading up to the wedding day, Linda and LouLu were great! They let us see the place to decide how the wedding would flow and the little decorations we could use.
The wedding day itself went surprisingly smoothly. When you're the one getting married, the important thing is to be relaxed and present so you can enjoy it. Hawaii is tropical and hot, so it was nice for the wedding party to be able to rest and keep cool in the house.
One of the clear advantages of LouLu is the location. It was really special for us to have our ceremony with the ocean backdrop. Being a beach person, that's what I've always wanted. For our wedding photos, we were fortunate enough to capture some stunning shots there.
We were one of the first weddings to use the new lanai at LouLu. Although we were really considering using the clear tent, we're happy we chose the lanai because it's a perfect size and has the option of a roof or not.
To LouLu and Linda, thank you. It was an amazing wedding that we'll cherish forever.
If you're deciding where to have your wedding in Oahu, LouLu is a superb choice.
Where to begin! My husband and I got married at Loulu Palm back in June of 2017 and it was by far the best day of our lives. We owe a huge thank you to Linda Kress and Loulu Palm for making our dreams of getting married by the water surrounded ...
by lush greenery come true. Even though Linda called herself Day of Coordinator she stepped in months before giving amazing advice helping us to save money where we could. Her warmth drew us in but her organization kept us sane and on schedule. Our wedding was no easy task, we had a certain vision and she did everything in her power to make that vision come to life, which she did and even surpassed our expectations! Her knowledge of the island and vendors was so important since we were planning from California. She had a "no worries"attitude and even if she was worrying she didn't let me know as to not stress out the bride which is so appreciated! I'm so thankful we chose Loulu Palm because of it's beautiful landscape, spacious setting where you get to make it completely your own, and working with such wonderful people! If you are questioning which venue on the North Shore you want to use as your Venue I urge you to choose Loulu Palm and have the privilege of having Linda coordinate your very special day. Our guests continue to tell us how it was the best wedding they have been to because of the gorgeous grounds and because of how smoothly everything ran, when things go smoothly everyone is able to have much more fun! <3
Best decision ever! Linda was amazing and the entire night left our guests blown away. While I'm from Oahu, I was planning everything from Sydney Australia and it went very smoothly. The venue itself is stunning and it has the perfect Hawaiian ...
vibe that locals and visitors alike were in awe off. Just beautiful
My hubby booked Loulu Palm on a Hawaii trip I couldn't make so I wasn't able to see the venue until the big day (we're based in SF). Loulu was everything that I wanted in our venue, it was gorgeous, simple, rustic, and intimate with the beach j...
ust a few steps from the ceremony site. We were able to have our giant tent with a great dance floor, bartenders, and food in one area, and then a hammock + fire pit in another section which was so fun.
Linda was our amazing DOC and she was so great to work with. We worked on a tight budget and she was so great at helping us find ways to cut costs. All the vendors recommended were awesome (Kenekes for the dinner and Agnes for malasadas were some highlights!). I'd highly highly recommend and I hope to see Linda and Loulu when we return for an anniversary trip.
Loulu Palm and Linda Kress made our dreams come true for our wedding day. Loulu Palm is the most perfect venue you can imagine for your wedding in Hawaii. The ocean, beach, palm trees, mountains and best of all, all of this in a private setting...
for you and your guests to enjoy. And then there is Linda Kress. Linda is truly amazing and was a delight to work with right through from the first email inquiry through to the post wedding day good bye. Linda offered an endless list of ideas and suggestions to not only make our day unique and special, but also save money long the way. Working with Linda took the stress out of everything becasue you knew everything was goin gto be taken care off. Linda seems to work all day, every day tirelessly for all her clients. It might seem like a lot of work to organise a wedding with different vendors for everything compared to going to a hotel or resort, but it will be worth it. And with Linda's help, everything will be perfect. Thank you Linda, thank you Loulu Palm
I could not have imagined a more perfect wedding! Nickie brought everything together wonderfully in her little piece of paradise with her endless creativity. The venue is spectacular, and we could feel the place running on love. Nickie and t...
he vendors worked together like family and we felt like family too. We didn't want the day to end!
This review is long overdue but we just had the most magical wedding at Loulu palms!! Kristina Domanski our wedding planner was amazing!! She was super sweet, easy to work with and very professional! E-mails we were answered promptly and she w...
as always looking out for our best intrest. Having a destination wedding is not easy and with our busy schedules, we were very blessed to have Kristina helping us every step of the way. Kristina also ensured that we were within our budget and would help us get what we wanted by substituting items that were within our price range. During the wedding she was very good at resolving minor issues, improvising and making sure everything went perfectly. For example, when my wife forgot to bring her garter belt that night, Kristina created one for her on the spot. We highly recommend her and this beautiful venue. Wish we could relive that night over and over!
Truth be told, my wife and I originally had looked to get married a couple miles up the road at Turtle Bay. Fortunately, they were booked on the dates we had in mind and we had to find another venue - and we're extremely happy we did. We found ...
Loulu Palm online and based solely on the pictures and strength of reviews, we booked them and couldn't have been happier. From the outset, our coordinator, Kristina Domanski, was supportive, professional, always pleasant and positive. She just always had a way of keeping us relaxed and finding solutions that saved us stress, as well as money. We can't speak highly enough of her.
Honestly, the pictures you find of this property will not do it justice. We visited a couple times prior to the wedding, but even on the big day, we were in awe of the natural beauty and charm that surrounded us.
As cheesy as it sounds, the Loulu Palm is the definition of #blessed. We booked the venue based on pictures and video, site unvisited prior to our rehearsal day, and it was beyond our wildest dreams. A beautiful expansive space that still feels...
perfectly intimate thanks to the gorgeous palms that surround the property, it's the perfect backdrop for any celebration. Our wedding day will be a day that we never forget-you cannot take a bad picture anywhere. Start to finish absolutely no hiccups and good vibes all around. None of this would have been possible without the help of Linda Kress, our day of Coordinator. She was integral in making our vague yet specific wedding visions a reality. Linda was there every step of the way until the wedding was complete. She went above and beyond and personally sought out and found items we were missing for our wedding all while keeping us calm and confident that everything would come together. There is no doubt that we would recommend The Loulu Palm Estate and its staff to anyone who wants the perfect wedding. Day of coordinator is a MUST! 5 stars is an understatement.
Getting married at Loulu Palm Estate was a great decision. We chose this venue without even seeing it in person, but all the pictures made it easy to choose this place. This venue is breathtaking! It is even more beautiful in person than in pic...
tures. Kristina was our day of coordinator and I love her! She's easy to talk to and was very calm throughout the whole planning process. She was very organized and helpful, which helped me stay relaxed and stress free as much as possible. She made my wedding dreams come true! Without all her help and expertise, our wedding wouldn't have been so perfect! All of our guests commented on how beautiful the wedding and venue was. We couldn't have asked for a better venue or DOC.
Loulou Palms is a true destination. From the moment you enter the drive, you feel like you are being drawn into your own private Hawaiian paradise. The beauty is undeniable but it is the people there that truly make it an experience you will ...
never forget. We planned a simple private wedding this past March, 2016. Thanks to Linda Kress, it was a wedding beyond my imagination and a day I will cherish forever. I could never say enough about the kindness of the proprietors and the dedication that Linda puts toward making everything perfect with all the personalized touches two brides could wish for.
After visiting Loulu Palms in previous years, and absolutely falling in love, I thought that on this visit to Oahu I would plan a 3rd year anniversary celebration with my then partner Jennifer. After careful consideration, (and the legalization...
of gay marriages), I proposed to Jennifer, and we married on our 3rd year anniversary at Loulu Palms. Linda Kress was our coordinator and pulled our whole day together beautifully. I watch our video frequently, and will definitely renew our vowels at Loulu again one day. The property and staff are most gracious and accommodated our every need. Lastly, the property is just so beautiful, you'll never want to leave.
We just had our wedding one week ago at Loulupalm. No words can describe how amazing this location is! And all of our guests love it! When the first time we saw the venue one year ago, we just can't believe there is such a place in Hawaii! Beau...
tiful beach, nice lawn, mountain view, tropical plants, bonfire, bridal room... It has everything you want for a perfect beach wedding! The most important thing for us: it is pet friendly!!! And you can choose almost any vendors except rental. So we booked it right away!
What made this venue even more beautiful is our wedding planner and coordinator, Kristina! She is an angel who can make every thing happen! During the planning, Kristina did such a great job on detailing everything! She is very flexible and calm with everything! She found a vegan cake for our youngest guest, a 2-year-old boy, who is lactose intolerance. It was the first time he eat a cake since he was born. She even printed out the escort cards for me one day before the wedding, because the one I booked online mailed to the wrong place. She even helped us return some unconsumed beverage to save money! And all of our guests loves her!
There are too many good things I can say about this place. I would definitely recommend Loulupalm and Kristina to anyone!
Loulu Palm is by far the most breathtaking, magical and secluded location venue perfect for a wedding/event!! My fiancé and I were so lucky and feel so grateful to Linda Kress, our coordinator at Loulu Palm, for not only being extremely warm, h...
elpful, reliable and organized, but also helping us save money everywhere as we were on a budget. From the beginning, Linda helped us SO MUCH and was so on top of it-we felt so relaxed throughout the entire process-that's not typical of a bride to feel that relaxed! :) She is the dream wedding coordinator as she doesn't try to make you spend money, she genuinely cares about you and wants you to have everything you want, while helping you stay on your budget. I am still shocked we were able to get married at such a stunning setting, where our family and friends could dance, play lawn games, walk in the sand and enjoy the gorgeous sunset at the beach-which it is all there, secluded just for you and your guests. Every vendor Linda Kress suggested was incredible, friendly and reliable!! We loved each one of them and they did an amazing job!
Linda is the most organized and kind person I've ever come across. We wish we could get married again and again just to experience Loulu Palm and Linda and the staff's generosity, kindness and the beautiful atmosphere. Can't wait to go back and visit someday!!! Thank you to Loulu Palm, Linda Kress and team! Mahalo
We got married at Loulu Palm on March 2016 and everything from the venue to the coordination service was perfect.
From the moment we walked onto the property my husband and I knew that there was no place on the island that was going to beat t...
his venue. What more could you ask for? A beautiful secluded beach facing one way and the beautiful lush green mountains of Hawaii when you face the other way. You have the best of both worlds and won't have any wanderers walking into your wedding which is how some venues are in Hawaii since its public. There's a cute house for the bridal party to get ready in and the restrooms are clean for your guests (this was something that worried me with having a beach wedding) luckily I didn't have to worry about that here. This place is so beautiful that one of our groomsmen's cousins saw all the pictures that he was tagged in on social media from our wedding and wants to have her wedding there now. Honestly, pictures can't even truly capture the beauty of this venue. It felt like a dream to be there.
For our coordinator we were lucky to be blessed with Kristina Domanski. She was one of the sweetest people we have ever came across. She responded to every e-mail promptly and made a table with all of our vendors and timeline. Everything was so organized and she was in contact with all of the vendors to reassure we were all on the same schedule. She also threw in extras for us like games that were on the lawn for our kid guests which who were very entertained and occupied. I couldn't have asked for a more perfect wedding. She always had a smile on her face and was so friendly, my family loved her as they got to know her through the process also. I wouldn't have changed one thing about that special day for us. We received so many compliments from every single one of our guests about how it was the most beautiful wedding venue that they have been to and that it was the best wedding they've attended. We also kept getting compliments on how they were really impressed with how smooth the wedding was and how much fun they had. If you're planning a wedding go with Loulu Palm and Kristina...you will not have a single regret. I can't thank them enough.
I will never be able to say enough about Loulu, Linda or Nikki!! The estate is the most breath taking, picture perfect, dream of a location for a Hawaii wedding. From day one of inquiring about getting married here Linda Kress went above and be...
yond to make sure all my questions were answered and even offered tips for vendors and setup. She wasn't even our wedding coordinator and I don't think I would have been able to put this wedding together if it wasn't for her help! We were given the opportunity to return to Loulu after we were married to plant Loulu Palm Tree on the property so we always have something to return to and see grow. Without a doubt Linda and Nikki are family to us now and we will visit anytime we return home.
Words can't describe how awesome Linda is. Definite heaven sent. Her expertise, kind heart, budget friendly and calm demeanor made our destination wedding truly a day to remember. We had a spectacular event carefully coordinated by Linda. An ev...
ent that pleased both locals, staff and visitors. Linda exceeded our expectations from start to finish. She is a professional problem solver. Family and friends were wondering why my wife was so relaxed a few days before the wedding. Mind you, we have a newborn that constantly needed mommys attn and such a big event coming in a few days. My response was simple, "you haven't met Linda yet".
Loulu Palm Estate is absolutely amazing in every way. Secluded ocean front yard surrounded by lush greenery and mountains. Does not get any better in my opinion. Linda Kress runs the property and also worked as our coordinator. If you have your...
event at Loulu, I'd highly recommend working with Linda for coordination. She is amazing, patient, experienced, connected, and just an overall wonderful person. We were able to trust her judgment, which allowed us greater peace of mind. Having worked so many weddings on the property, Linda knows what works and what doesn't. We rented the groomsman yurt and it was phenomenal. The bridal party was able to get ready in the property house. I cannot imagine a better venue or coordinator. Thanks Linda and Loulu Palm Estate! Aloha
Linda Kress was amazing and her services was exceptional!
Thank you for giving me my dream wedding. My family and i were so grateful for her.
Some downside but not too much of a big deal... it was on the food and flower vendors side not Loulu...
Palms/ linda Kress doing...
the buffet was ok and i wish the bridal bouquet would look closer to what I envisioned.... not big fan of the blue dye coming off on my hands.
We got married at the magical Loulu Palm a couple of months ago. The estate is even more beautiful in person (if you can believe it!). This location is excellent because it is so private and you get a bit of beach, grass and a superb mountain v...
iew in the background. The property is large but wasn't overwhelming for our small guest list. Our guests could not stop raving about how gorgeous the venue was. Linda Kress, our wedding coordinator, was beyond incredible. I was never stressed about anything. I simply gave her a rough direction and she understood my vision completely. The flowers and decor were amazing and exactly to our taste. The house on the property is so charming. The bridesmaids had a lovely day getting ready in the stunning, air-conditioned room. The boys loved the grooms yurt as well. There are so many details that make this place perfect, I couldn't list them all! Linda really took control and made the process sooooo easy for us. Even several of our guests mentioned how on-the-ball she was with everything. I would recommend Loulu Palm (and Linda Kress) to anyone and everyone.
We had our wedding on 10/24/15. We used Linda Kress as our day of coordinator. She was very organized and extremely helpful. Our wedding turned out better than we could even imagine. I can not express how beautiful the venue was and how amazing...
Linda was at helping every detail come out perfect! This venue is perfect because the scenery is beautiful on its own and it's private!
The wedding of our daughter was everything that she and we hoped. The venue was beautiful, the event coordination by Linda Kress was both personal and professional, and the service providers recommended by Linda were all terrific. In particula...
r, the caterer, Keneke's, provided delicious and fresh on-site food selections. We would definitely recommend both Loulu Palm Estate and Linda Kress.
Let me first say that Loulu palm was like a dream! It was an exquisite beautiful location that I am so happy to have found on the Internet. Living in New York and trying to plan a destination wedding was not easy however Linda is the best weddi...
ng planner you could ever find. She was so thoughtful, so quick to get back to us, worked with me on every detail and I could not be more pleased! For her service I would rate her higher than five stars! She made my destination wedding seamless and beautiful. She goes above and beyond and is a superstar! I will for sure go back to renew my vows and to have a tree planting ceremony. I give Loulu Palm and Linda the highest rating available without question!
This was the best venue and best wedding ever! We loved Linda Kress, she was amazing to work with. We would recommend this venue to every couple getting married!
My partner (now husband!) and I got married in May 2016 and Loulu Palm Estate was perfect. Our wedding was small (40 guests) and although the venue could obviously handle much bigger events, it worked well for our small party as well. The set...
ting was beautiful, and Linda Kress, the manager, was also our wedding planner. Linda was great to work with - full of ideas and suggestions - and also very respectful and responsive to what we wanted. We wanted a balance of beauty and sophistication, but also have it feel very Hawaiian - that relaxed island laid back feeling. Everything went off perfectly on the day - it was magic - thanks to the beautiful setting and Linda and her team's hard work.
If you're contemplating where you can tie the knot and create memories with absolutely stunning scenery in mind and complete privacy on your day...Loulu Palm is the venue!!!
Pictures don't do this location justice.
From the very beginning of...
my communication with Nickie, I got that gut feeling it was right. She was so professional and responded promptly to every question and concern I had. She was so easy to work with, being in Canada it was comforting having someone that understood my vision so well just through email correspondence!
She was there on our day and even more helpful.
And what can I say about Kristina; who we hired as our coordinator..she is also amazing!
I thought I was organized. .well she's so much more. Kristina was also very prompt in our communication from beginning to end.
The day before the wedding, I was still getting "to do" lists that kept me sane.lol
She was amazing and made both my husband and I feel like we all had been working together for much longer. Kristina helped us out with coordination of all of the vendors and shared suggestions to help us stay on track with our budget as well. She took care of errands that for us would have been extra stress the week before our day.
Every detail I asked for she shared the vision and on the day of the wedding, I had no worries. .it all looked amazing, right down to the cake she helped put flowers on!!
She was so kind to my guests and family and seemed to never stop working. So thankful we chose her services.
Our guests commented that it was one of the most beautiful weddings they have been to and were blown away by the privacy and beauty of the location.
(Nobody walking in bathing suits or tourists watching in the background. Lol)
Loulu Palm was the best choice for us 100 percent and is highly recommended.
Thanks to Kristina, our wedding at Loulu Palm was everything we've imagined. We've received so many comments from our guests on how beautiful the space was and how amazing everything looked. We would highly recommend any couples looking to have...
a unique and special wedding in Hawaii.
Mahalo from the bottom of our hearts to Loulu Palm Estate... and especially Nickie. The moment we saw the venue and met Nickie, we knew this was where were were going to get married. We were married 3 weeks ago and we still can't stop talking...
about it. We are going to be talking about it forever. It was truly the best day of our lives. The venue is breathtaking and Nickie made sure every detail was taken care of for us. All our love Nickie and Loulu Palm!
Our wedding day was AMAZING, and that day instantly became the best day of my wife's and my life. The entire event exceeded our expectations, and we believe Loulu Palm and Kristina D. had a lot to do with it. We are from San Francisco, CA, and ...
when we decided to have our wedding in Oahu, we found Loulu Palm Estate as the best venue for our taste. We wanted a simple beach front location away from the city craze, and Loulu met the criteria. We booked the venue solely on website photos. When we visited the venue a few months prior to the wedding, we were even more blown away by the estate. The estate is very well maintained - green grass, nice restrooms, healthy trees - and ends with a stunning entrance into the a small beach. We hired Kristina D. to help us with the day of the wedding. Though our correspondence didn't start until 6 weeks prior to the wedding date, once Kristina became involved, she took ahold of every aspect of our wedding. She brought certain items to our attention that we likely wouldn't have considered. Kristina kept us organized on inventory, pre-wedding to do list, she made sure everything was on track, on time and not forgotten. We were a bit anxious and nervous about the wedding, but after speaking with Kristina in our first meeting, she put our mind at ease. Since then she always made sure that we were happy with our wedding decisions and if ever we were hesitant about anything she made sure we covered all points of the issue to make sure we became confident in our final decision. Lastly, the one thing that stood out about Kristina was her positive energy. For a couple planning their destination wedding, you definitely need that positive energy! She definitely made this entire process easy.
Overall, our experience with Loulu and Kristina was outstanding, and we have no regrets about our wedding day except maybe we should've hired a videographer. Our guests had a great time at the venue, and Kristina made sure our wedding day was perfect.
We had our perfect wedding here. The location is just stunning. The house for getting ready is spacious (so is the groomsmen's yurt) and the house has AC. The bathrooms are very clean. Couldn't have asked for a better location. Additionally, I'...
d like to recommend hiring Kristina Domanski as a wedding coordinator (she is associated with the site). Her work and help was literally priceless. It would not have been the same without her. If this is a destination wedding for you, hiring her will make your life a whole lot less stressful!
WEDDING REVIEW
They always say your wedding day is the most memorable and beautiful day of your life but we never believed it until we truly experienced it on August 28, 2014. Over the past year, we have been reflecting on this amazing day ...
and so here goes...
Ever since we got engaged in Maui, we knew we wanted to get married in Hawaii. Planning a wedding from Vancouver, Canada had its challenges since we couldn't touch and feel what we were looking at. We knew we wanted to find a venue that was unique, intimate, and some place that would raise the hair on your skin. Thus began our quest for the perfect venue.
We read blog posts, searched websites, watched YouTube videos but nothing seem to be the right fit. We found Loulu through one of the blogs and contacted them via email. Kristina, the venue manager and coordinator, responded promptly and we setup a call with her.
The venue looked amazing on photos and videos but wanted to talk to someone that was familiar with the place. After our talk with Kristina, we were sold. We could tell that she genuinely loved the venue, cared for the vision we had, and had a real honest spirit to her.
We placed our deposit and never looked back. We convinced Kristina to help us with the day-of coordination (despite her being so busy that month) but she was so extremely giving and helpful. She was able to answer some of our major questions right from the start and gave us extremely professional and great advice. It was impossible to not be excited about our wedding and seeing the venue because of her oozing enthusiasm on our calls.
Kristina gave us great advice when choosing our caterer, DJ, decor, transportation, and everything else! It made the long distance planning much less stressful and way more enjoyable.
The day we met Kristina to check out the venue for the first time - she was so on point with everything. She was super flexible and accommodating and put all of our worries at ease. We were so confident with her ability to make our day awesome. We told her that she can make all our decisions on the day-of and she had our support. And oh did she make it so.
Loulu is where the ocean meets the mountains and the rainforest. The venue is private, intimate, charming, and quite possibly the most beautiful place you can have your wedding. Our guests were speechless with whichever way they looked when they entered the venue. We were speechless.
We had our ceremony at 3pm on the grass by the beach and water. Despite being in August, the ocean breeze kept us cool. We even had 5 minutes of light rain which gave us a rainbow backdrop. We had our reception area under a clear tent provided by PPR (along with other equipment rental). Our caterer was Memoirs who did an amazing job. Not only was the food on point, the service was fantastic. DJ Soundscape was solid with the audio and the party. Our friends from home Brian (our videographer), Crystal and Colin Giles (photographers) only had great things to say about the venue.
Kristina was in the background all night and made it all happen extremely smoothly. We did not have a stress in the world at any point. Now that ... Is what you want.
If you are thinking about a venue in Oahu... It does NOT get any better. Our experience with Loulu and Kristina was world class and we give praises to Kristina for making our wedding day one of the most memorable days in our life. Thank you.
Having my wedding at Loulu Palm Estate was a great decision. The day was perfect and the setting was out of a fairytale. The house has so much charm and character, and the yard is immaculate. I love how you can walk right on to the beach from t...
he yard for photos or if you just feel like walking on the beach. For me and my now husband, it was the perfect setting for our wedding. My husband is a true ocean man and I have had a love affair with the ocean my entire life, it only seemed natural to get married by the ocean. Loulu Palm Estate provides an intimate feeling for your wedding. I would recommend this venue to anyone considering getting married on the north shore of Oahu.
My wife and I had our wedding at Loulu Palm back in May. We decided to have a wedding in Oahu, Hawaii after attending a friend’s destination wedding there a few years ago. We didn’t want a packaged deal or a generic wedding at a hotel on the Wa...
ikiki strip, so we did some research online and ended up narrowing down the choices to 2 venues. We chose Loulu Palm Estate over the other one because of the privacy, the affordability, the size of the venue, as we had only around 70 guests, and the breath taking view especially during the sunset. What was really important to us was also that we had the venue for the entire day (11am-11pm). Some of the wedding venues on Oahu split their bookings into 2 sessions, a morning and an afternoon session. One would basically have to pay double to secure the venue for the entire day.
The scenery at Loulu Palm was simply amazing. During the ceremony guests will be seated on the lawn over looking a semi-private beach and the Pacific. If one looks back towards the house, you will see luscious greenery with a mountain/hill as the backdrop. Usually pictures look better than the ‘real thing’ but Loulu Palm was different, it was actually better in person. All our family and friends really loved the venue as well and had nothing but good things to say about it. The only minor concern would be the unpredictable weather out in the North Shore. An hour before our ceremony, it poured for 20 minutes before the sun came out and the skies cleared.
For the planning process, we initially chose Loulu Palm’s in-house wedding planner, Kristina Domanski, simply out of convenience. When we started working with her, we found her to be exceptionally knowledgeable and enthusiastic about her job. She was prompt in her replies and gave us a lot of useful input in terms of the set-up, vendors and other minor details we never thought about or overlooked. My wife and I were initially stressing out about the planning because we both lived in different countries and was trying to plan a destination wedding in a different time zone. But Kristina made the process incredibly easy as she laid out all our options for us. Even after our wedding, she helped us follow-up on our videos and wedding photos with the vendors. Incredible wedding planner! We highly recommend both the venue and Kristina!
My husband is from Hawaii and my family are in California and Texas. We decided to have our wedding in Hawaii. We were researching venues and immediately my husband chose Loulu palms! I've seen photos and just went with my husband's choice. I ...
didn't see the venue until 2 days before the wedding. OMG, photos does not do this place justice! It is beautiful! Ocean front, spacious room and just so green! It is breathtaking! All of our guests loved this venue (even the local guests didn't know about this gem)
We chose Kristina Domanski as our day of coordinator! She is an angel sent from heaven! She was always responsive, answering questions, and dealt with our vendors accordingly. She has a very calming spirit but still gets the job done. She helped stay calm before the wedding and it went without a hitch! Plus if you go with her, you get some added bonuses like games and earlier access to the venue. I couldn't of done it without her!
We had our wedding at the Loulu Palm on a Thrusday - and it turned out to be such a beautiful day! We decided to have a destination wedding and had done research on hotel packages for weddings - many charged you twice. One price for the Ceremon...
y site and again for the reception site - and many of the photos and random people watching from their balcony's or in the background watching. Call me crazy - but we wanted a private, intimate wedding with people we knew - not a bunch of random vacationers! Loulu palm was just perfect. We had rehearsal 2 days before the wedding and it was more beautiful in person. The house was simple and beautiful and groom's bungalow was perfect to occupy the boys' time. Words cannot explain or do this venue justice. Right on the water and well manicured lawn, at night the palm tree's lit up. Linda was so helpful. Helping with any questions - giving her expert advise on what would look best. Offering any help she could. She even had a neighbor help with some extra small floral details. I cannot thank her enough. I must say, this is the kind of place I had envisioned for my wedding and it is everything it claims to be and much more. I would recommend this place to anyone - so happy I found it and so thankful to be away from the city!
Absolutely THE place to get married on Oahu. I can not say enough positive things about this venue and its manager, Linda Kress. She is amazing - she is so kind-hearted and really helped make our wedding absolutely come together flawlessly. Loc...
ation was #1 on our priority list for our wedding and we looked at many of the top wedding venues on Oahu and this was by far the best. This venue is beach front, at a secluded private estate on the North Shore. My guests we stunned at the location and its beauty. The quality of service and professionalism we received was outstanding. I highly recommend this venue!!!!!
I’m so glad we decided on Loulu Palm Estate for our destination/Halloween wedding! I can’t express how perfect this site is & how awesome Kristina Domanski was!
We wanted our guests to have the island/tropical feel away from the hustle & bu...
stle of the city. I wanted everyone to actually feel like we were in Hawaii. We definitely had that feel! This outdoor location is private & secluded. It's really a blank canvas and you’ll get to really personalize everything! We didn't see Loulu Palms until the day before the wedding & I knew it was the perfect location as soon as I walked up to the grass. I liked that we didn’t have to go through their preferred vendors except for the party rentals, Pacific Party Rentals (expect to spend a lot of money for the rentals: chairs, tables, linens, tents lighting). We didn’t hire a planner since we got to pick our own vendors. We had both, the ceremony & reception here. There’s a big green grass area, tropical plants, and a beach w/ an ocean view. They provide you w/ the venue from 11am-11pm, an undecorated bamboo arch for the ceremony, a bamboo bar, some uplighting w/ the color of your choice, and bridal suite to get ready in. You can have an hour for rehearsal. You can chose a day & time for rehearsal before the wedding. If there isn’t an event being held there that hour is yours. The site consultant & coordinator, Kristina, was there and lead the rehearsal. There’s an optional man cave for the guys and fire pit for unlimited s'mores for an additional fee too.
Kristina Domanski is the best!!! She is Loulu Palms site consultant. She was on top of everything from the get go. She responded to my email when inquiring about the venue. After deciding on booking the venue she took care of the deposit & contract right away to ensure the site was reserved for our wedding date. I seriously wouldn’t know what I’d do w/out her for this wedding. She was pretty much my main contact for everything, she was my go to. She emailed and texted me answering all of my one thousand silly questions very quickly, although I didn’t hire her to coordinate (yet). As the wedding got closer I decided to hire her for the “day of coordination”. I definitely needed someone to take charge of everything on the wedding day and I knew Kristina was perfect for the job since I was already in contact w/ her beforehand. 6 weeks prior to the wedding is when she started coordinating everything. I was on the phone w/ her for over an hour. She asked for a list of the vendors I have hired, all the details I wanted, we worked on a timeline, she worked on finalizing all contracts and payments. She also set up a spreadsheet on Gmail that we both can edit so we can finalize everything. I didn’t really need to contact any of my vendors 6 weeks prior to the wedding because she handled it all. on our wedding day she was there @ 9am. The girls and I got to the estate @ 1030ish. When I arrived Kristina & her assistant were getting the favors together. I watched her running through the grass area from the window as I was getting ready in the bridal suite. She was talking to everyone setting up and she was setting things up herself too. I think she was stressing over the wedding more than I was (like it was her own wedding that had to be perfect). I don’t think I even seen her sit down or eat all day. She is superwoman!
I miss wedding planning & the wedding emails. I would do it all over again only @ Loulu Palms & w/ Kristina's help.
My wedding was better than I ever imagined it would be -- a dream come true. Though my budget was semi-tight, Kristina at Loulu Palm Estate went above and beyond her call of duty to meet all my wishes. I was out of state for 96% of wedding pla...
nning. I hired Kristina for just day-of-coordination because of my budget, but she was always willing to help with anything I needed: flowers, decor, music, anything! All while being consistently excellent in communicating with me. In fact, she would have to pester me for things because I was bad at communicating! Best of all, she maintains a calm and kindness that relieves any bridal stress. Though Kristina has other brides to plan for, she made me feel like I was her only client; that's a great feeling while planning a wedding. In my initial plans, I really wanted a clear-top tent for my reception, but we could not afford that extra cost. On the day of my rehersal, I was informed that there would be a surprise waiting for me at the venue. It was the clear-top tent! I was almost in tears, I was so excited! My experience with Loulu Palm Estate was exceptional. My only wish was that the day didn't go by so darn fast! It was such a hit, I was able to refer 2 of my friends to Loulu Palm Estate for their weddings because they enjoyed mine so much; one bride actually changed her venue location with 1 month's notice! My entire wedding was such a blessing I did not expect, and I am forever grateful. I didn't think I could have my dream wedding because of our budget, but it turned out exponentially more beautiful and fun than I thought it would.
The online photos of the venue are already beautiful, but they still don't do it justice. The beach front property is picturesque, with the ocean glimmering in the sunshine, and the palm tree surrounded lawn is perfect for weddings. The facilities, bridal suite, and groom's room are clean and maintained. It was a scorching 90 degrees on my wedding day, but the ocean breeze helped a lot. The clear top tent was perfect with cafe lights and lanterns, all under a gorgeous starry night. Best wedding ever :)
Getting married at Loulu Palms Estate was even more beautiful and amazing that I had imagined or expected. When we were planning our destination wedding from California, we had made a trip to Hawaii to visit a few potential vendors. In my resea...
rch, I stumbled upon Loulu Palms and right away I had scheduled a last minute meeting & tour of the property with Kristina Domanski. While visiting another venue, the event manager asked what other property/venue we were going to visit. I mentioned to her Loulu Palms. Come to find out, that same event manager had gotten married at Loulu Palms & spoke highly of it. Upon meeting Kristina and visiting Loulu Palms, we knew right away, that this was where we were going to get married. The property is gorgeous! It's lush green grass, oceanfront/beach views, forest and tropical landscaping was magical, breath taking and perfect for our wedding. So perfect that we had placed our deposit & reserved Loulu Palms for our wedding that same day.
We had hired Kristina Domanski as our day of coordinator and she was absolutely amazing! I was able to share my vision & ideas of what I imagined our wedding to be & Kristina knew right away the direction of how to orchestrate it all. Unfortunately, a month before our wedding, two separate deaths had occurred in my family. Being consumed with my family tragedies, Kristina, with her kind heart, gentle spirit & love, stepped in the planning process & took care of everything. She reached out to our vendors & handled it all!
I knew that our wedding was going to be a special event, but with Kristina's attention to detail from the flowers, the decor, the rentals, the officiant, the d.j., the photographer, videographer, caterers, transportation, the rehearsal, etc. our wedding was the most amazing, breath taking, memorable event in my family's history. Kristina is amazing & so special, we were very blessed to have her share our special day with us!
Thank you Kristina & the staff at Loulu Palms! We will never forget you...
We did not know where we want to get married when we first started planning. Our coordinator Jill from Easley Designs recommended this beautiful spot. It was perfect from the house that we could get ready at to the ceremony on the beach to th...
e reception spot with the tents. As a destination wedding my guests couldn't believe such a spot existed. Thank you Loulu Palms.
We were married in June 2014 at Loulu Palm Estate and it was the perfect place for us. We chose Loulu without seeing it in person and did not visit the location until the week before our wedding. We instantly fell in love with the location as s...
oon as we saw it. It was perfect for us because we wanted some where secluded, private, breath taking, and memorable. We had both the ceremony and the reception there at the estate and it could not have been more beautiful. Loulu Palm Estate is even more beautiful than in the pictures!
We hired Kristina as our six week prior to the day coordinator and she was fabulous. So helpful in answering all of my questions, even before my six week coordinating service started. She was so kind, helpful, and gracious. I would highly recommend her if you are looking for a coordinator!
Our guests were in awe with the location, everyone commented on how amazing the location was. We kept extra decorations to minimum because with such an amazing place, you don't need to add much to it! I would recommend getting the tent with the clear top. It is an extra expense but it looks beautiful at an evening wedding with the stars and lights. We also rented out the groom's yurt, it is an extra cost as well, but worth it so the guys have a place to get ready and hang out before everything begins!
Overall, awesome location, breathtaking views, and excellent service. Thank you Loulu Palm!
I can't say enough great things about the Loulu Palm Estate and Kristina Domanski! My husband and I wanted a destination wedding in Hawaii, so I took on the responsibility to find the venue. I did a lot of research via yelp, knot and wedding ...
wire. I was taken back by beauty of the estate and the pretty good reviews. When we finally chose the Estate as our wedding site, we were confident with the people that we were going to work with. When you reserve the venue, the estate provides preferred vendors to help with your day from the caterers, flowers, dj's, photographers and etc. Note: the venue works with only one rental company for the equipment (chairs, tables, silverware, glassware and etc) You must go through Pacific party rentals for all of your needs and be prepared spend a little bit more money than anticipated for a rain plan and a non rain plan. We worked with Kristina, who is the wedding coordinator for the estate. She is highly recommended! She knows the estate, provides great recommendations and keeps you on track with your vendors and payments. Very great to work with and very easy to contact via email or phone. The days leading up to the wedding, she was very organized and reliable. The day of the wedding, I couldn't have imagined our day without her help! Our wedding day was flawless, because she was highly prepared and organized. If you are planning a wedding in Hawaii this is the place and Kristina is your person!
We were looking for an outdoor venue to have our Ceremony & Reception and we were in awe when we first arrived at Loulu Palms. We walked across the well manicured lawn towards the private beach, and were amazed when we turned around from stand...
ing on the beach to see some stunning mountains that backdrop the front of the house. For an outdoor venue it had everything we were looking for, the beach, mountains, palm trees, a place to get ready, a separate place for the guys to get ready (extra cost) and privacy. The house has AC and was definitely big enough for 10 of us ladies to get ready in the day of the wedding. We also rented out the Grooms Hut at the venue and the guys had a great time getting ready in "The Man Cave". We had a wedding planner that arranged most things at the venue, but we did work with Kristina at the beginning to book the venue and she was very knowledgeable and quick to respond to any questions we had about the venue throughout our wedding planning experience. We are so happy we went with Loulu Palms and had an AMAZING outdoor Ceremony & Reception!
Tips for Future Brides
- This venue is a bit on the pricier side, keep in mind you will need to rent everything, but it was well worth it!
- End time of the wedding has to be 10 pm, initially we were concerned with this since most weddings where we are from end 1 am. However, timing was not an issue everyone partied their hearts out and we had plenty of time for the ceremony, pictures, speeches, dinner and dancing. We were also exhausted by 10 pm lol
- This venue is in the North Shore, which is amazing because you are away from all the tourists in Waikiki, but keep in mind that it is difficult to get cabs up to the North Shore at night, making sure guests have some sort of pre-arranged transportation is key
On August 8, 2014 I got married at LouLu Palm Estate, it's a beautiful venue to get married at. If you are looking for something intimate and private, with a great view of a private beach and mountains which will make your pictures beautiful, t...
his is your go to place. The staff was very friend and wonderful to us. The amazing Linda Kress was my planner.
My experience from the moment I spoke with Linda Kress was welcoming, friendly, sweet and she cared and treated us like her own family once we arrived the day of our wedding. Giving our wedding was last minute, we had two months to plan our dream wedding. We had excellent communication with her, we emailed, texted and spoke on the phone often, she made herself available to us. Linda objective from beginning to end was to give us the wedding of our dreams, she made that very clear through her actions and her consistence of keeping us updated and checking in with us to make sure everything we wanted and needed was available to us.
Even though we lived in California and wouldn't arrive in Hawaii until two days before the wedding she made the wedding planning very easy and smooth which put my mind at ease. The day of the wedding their was a hurricane that was suppose to come in, me and my husband was still determined to get married on that day. Linda kept in contact with me, she was very supportive in allowing the wedding to continue that day. She said to me, "If you want to continue with your wedding, I'll be their waiting on you" it really meant a lot to me because that day a lot of stores, schools, and buses was shut down due to the warning of a hurricane. Her willingness to continue with my wedding meant the world to me! I can't thank her enough! Once we arrived she was waiting on us with umbrellas for my whole family to make sure we didn't get wet as we entered the venue. She was so accommodating, due to the ran we had to have a indoor wedding, in which she made the transition so easy and was very helpful and willing to do what ever it was we wanted, still wanting to give us our dream wedding. Once we married the rain stopped and we decided to go outside to take pictures on the private beach. The Estate from the inside out was breathe taking. Even though I wanted a beach wedding I wouldn't change anything about that day it's was still perfect thanks to Linda Kress. Linda offered to allow us to come back the next day to take more pictures on the Estate once it stop raining in which I thought was sweet but the moment was captured that day for us. The Estate and our experience was amazing with the rain. We took some beautiful pictures outside and inside.
Nickie Coleman married us that day. She is the sweetest women ever, while in California she kept in contact with me we spoke over the phone. I loved how Nickie married us, the things she said seemed so personal for us. She talked about ways of making our marriage last, the things she said fit us perfectly.
After the ceremony we decided we wanted to jump the broom. The speech she gave before we jumped the broom and how she incorporated our family in it was amazing. Nickie handled all the paperwork which was a big stress relief for us.
*We can't thank Linda Kress and Nickie Coleman enough, I truly appreciate everything they did to make our wedding an unforgettable day! Forever grateful!
~Mr. & Mrs. Autrey
Loulu Palms Estate was magical. This venue provides you everything you need to enjoy your special day. They are amazing people to work with. You can't ask for anything more. If you have any special event coming up, book Loulu. Linda Kress is th...
e best to work with and goes above and beyond her scoop of work. Thank you Loulu!
Where do I begin with Loulu Palm Estate. The location...beautiful, picturesque, beach front, exquisite island location, private. I absolutely fell in love with this place the moment we stepped foot onto the property. Our first stop for searchin...
g wedding venues, and we actually tried to compare it to other places, but we couldn't stop thinking about Loulu Palms and without hesitation, decided to have our most memorable day of our lives here. The property is large enough, well kept, pictures at any angle had a beautiful view. The ceremony took place at the edge of the lawn over looking the ocean, our reception was also outside underneath a large tent. Kristina, our coordinator....she was on top of EVERYTHING. She should've been my first choice for a coordinator. Because when my previous coordinator quit on me 4 weeks before my wedding, Kristina was able to help me plan my wedding in that short amount of time with my long list of "still need" for the wedding with an even smaller budget than I already had. One phone call with her made my stress levels decrease significantly. She was an open book. She had ideas that I didn't even know I had the option of having at my wedding. I had to have a plan B with my centerpieces because we had no idea if they were going to even be there on time for the wedding due to ex-wedding coordinator issues, but Kristina took the time to give me options, plan for back-ups in case they didn't show up or in case they did. All in all....the wedding looked PERFECT. She was so calm, so prepared, communicated with everyone in a professional manner, kept me up to date with everything that was going-on. I couldn't ask for a better right hand woman for my wedding. I forgot to mention that we were planning this wedding from the Mainland...in San Diego, CA. I highly recommend Kristina as a coordinator to all the brides, and Loulu Palm Estate is a beautiful wedding venue, well worth it for our special day. Thank you so much!!
If you are from Hawaii or you are looking to get married in Hawaii...Loulu Palm Estate is the place to hold your special day! We had the most amazing ceremony on the beach and then our guests were just steps away from the reception....Loulu Pa...
lm Estate has it all!
I can't say enough about my special day. The property is amazing the staff were so wonderful. Linda Kress was not only there the day I first took a look at the property but was always a phone call or email away from solving and answering all my questions. My day would not have gone as smoothly if it wasn't for her!
The venue has onsite parking along with restrooms for your guests. The cottage was ideal for getting ready at and we had more than enough time given to us to set up and the clean up was flawless. Even our vendors had ease of the day.
The location holds a sunset view that was ideal for photos and the guests loved it as well. The property is so well kept, set back off the hwy and made you truly feel like you were on a secluded beach setting.
I feel so lucky to have been a bride here and family traveling in from the mainland were in awe of the location along with my husband's side that were from Hawaii all felt so impressed by the location, staff, scenery and beauty of our special day!
If you are looking for the ideal dream Hawaii wedding, then Loulu Palm is your dream spot!
Loulu Palm is one of the most gorgeous venues on all of Oahu! We picked this site based off of photos we saw online (pinterest) and a friend that attending a wedding there. If you want to be away from the city and its tourist ... this is where ...
you want to have your wedding. What we loved most about Loulu Palm was the privacy and the countryside. Being on that side of the island is what Hawai'i is all about. We had a private estate, and beach, without having tourist walking around and photo bombing our pictures ... whatelse can you ask for? We also hired the onsite coordinator, Kristina! We absolutely loved her. She made wedding planning so easy and seamless. She was organized and always willing to answer her phone calls and emails regardless if our contract was for the day of coordination. She went above and beyond her call of duty to make this destination wedding so much easier to plan from the mainland. If anyone is wanting to have a destination wedding on Oahu, I highly recommend you going out to Loulu Palm!!!!
Loulu is a beautiful place for a wedding; and the property manager, Linda Kress, does a superb job of running it.
Linda was a real difference maker in making our planning process a pleasurable experience. She has a great attitude went above...
and beyond the requirements of a property manager while helping us in all areas of our wedding. She made great recommendations for caterers, flower vendors, etc. She also helped us out with our timeline, wedding day organization, and numerous other helpful tips and tricks. She responded to every question we could throw at her and did so in a timely manner with a smile on her face.
All in all, I would say we had a perfect wedding and we could not be happier...and Linda had a lot to do with that. She was an invaluable part of our wedding and we can't thank her enough.
Could not have asked for a more perfect venue to hold our wedding on Jan. 2 2014. Linda Kress and her staff made our decision so easy because of her incredible attitude and knowledge. Linda answered all my questions via email in a timely manor....
Ten days before our wedding Linda stepped in again and saved the day when we needed to hire a new wedding planner. Loulu Palms's in-house planner Kristina Domanski is truly an angel. She took over with ten days to go and made me feel so confident and stress-free. Her care and passion was evident from the first phone call. The day of the wedding both Kristina worked tirelessly to make the day go off without a hitch. The house was perfect to get ready in (the recently added air conditioning was fabulous) and the photos looked amazing in the house. The venue looked stunning and our guests felt like they had stepped in to a Hawaiian fairy-tale. When the rain threatened to dampen our day, the team did everything in their power to make sure no one even noticed the rain. In the end, we all spent the whole night dancing in the rain having the time of our lives. All of our guests commented that it was the best wedding they had ever been to, in no small part to the amazing venue and staff and Loulu Palm. If you are thinking of having a wedding on the North Shore, this is absolutely the place to come to. You will get the wedding of your dreams from a top notch staff. I highly recommend Kristina for all wedding coordination as well.
PROS: Amazing staff, stunning venue, reasonable price, comfortable for guests and wedding party. Definitely use in-house wedding coordinator Kristina Domanski.
CONS: Unpredictable weather on the North Shore, but in our case even the rain turned out to be a highlight as we danced the night away under the stars.
The venue was amazing and the staff was just as great! Not to mention our original Reverend confirmed but never showed up... But lucky for us Kristina was ready as always with a backup! Without her and her connections our wedding would not ha...
ve happened! Thank you for thinking on your feet and taking action so quickly! Otherwise the venue was perfect with an amazing view and well cared for landscape. The first time we visited we fell in love with the venue and we left with just as much affection and great memories! Thank you again to all the staff!
Loulu Palms was absolutely perfect and beautiful for our reception! It was everything I had hoped it could be and Linda was wonderful to work with!
Kristina went above and beyond me expectations. She responded to multiple emails on a daily basis, provided information whenever requested and handled any possible concern I had.
At the wedding, her positive attitude about the day was so rea...
ssuring. She organised everything perfectly, and when she did approach me, it was in such a subtle way, as if she didn’t want to think about taking me away from the party. At the same time I knew she was always there if I needed anything. She went above and beyond the role of “coordinator”—she actually cares that her brides have the wedding they want.
The estate was beautiful. Not having seen it in person until the day of our wedding, I was nervous. I shouldn’t have been, because it’s just as gorgeous as the pictures, if not better! The grounds were well kept and the environment is breathtaking. It’s a huge space and could accommodate weddings of all sizes. It also offers a variety of backdrops for pictures. Looking inland from the beach, the house has a beautiful back drop of the mountains/rainforest. The house itself offers up a room for the bride/bridal party to get ready along with a small guest room for final groom/groomsmen prep. All other amenities/facilities were perfect for catering for our wedding of 40.
If you are planning a wedding from overseas and are not able to visit the vendors in person, Kristina is more than willing to offer up excellent professional recommendations and coordinate any of the details with the vendors. We chose to engage all of our vendors independently and 6 weeks prior to the wedding, we made contact with Kristina where she then took over the final coordination and made all final contract preparations. Whether you use Kristina for all your wedding planning or for the final day of coordination, you will definitely receive outstanding service.
Kristina also arranged our flowers/leis and orchestrated a bonfire for us at the end of the night.
Kristina and Linda are amazing! They helped me achieve my dream wedding, were receptive to my ideas, and worked hard to make my visions come to life. Loulu Palm is the most beautiful wedding venue on the island!
We got married last August in this beautiful estate. It was all we wanted for our wedding, beautiful and big outdoors and also beach. We rented the small house they have for the groom and the guys.
We had Kristina as our wedding coordinator a...
nd she did everything for us, she always thinks in every single thing that you can need.
It was just awesome!
My husband and I dreamed of a destination wedding in Oahu where we could get married outdoors on the grass overlooking the ocean. After doing tons of research and eliminating so many places we stumbled upon the Loulu Palm Estate. The pictures...
were gorgeous and we thought it was perfect. I contacted the venue to assure our date was available and inquire about the details. Kristina was so sweet and graciously answered all my questions, after speaking with Kristina we knew for sure the Loulu was the perfect location to have our dream wedding. Even though we were in California, I cant believe how easy Kristina made the wedding planning. She had great suggestions and knew exactly what would help make our wedding day special. A couple days before the wedding we finally arrived in Oahu and were able to meet Kristina and tour the Loulu Palm Estate. We were absolutely stunned and could not believe how beautiful the property was. The lawn was perfectly manicured, green and every angle was incredible. Our wedding day was perfect thanks to Kristina. She made sure that we enjoyed our special day without any worries. We couldn't have asked for a better Wedding Coordinator. Our family and friends commented on how sweet and amazing Kristina and the staff at the Loulu were and still continue to rave about the great time they had at our wedding. We are so thankful for Kristina and all the staff at the Loulu Palm Estate. So far our family pictures look incredible, we can't wait to see our professional pictures. I would highly recommend the Loulu Palm Estate and Kristina Domanski to everyone. You will not be disappointed :)
Our wedding at Loulu Palm was absolutely perfect! My husband and I are from Australia - we visited 4 years ago and both fell in love with Hawaii and knew that we wanted to get married there. We wanted the wedding to be at a private location, so...
mewhere a bit quieter and away from the bright lights of Waikiki, so when we found Loulu Palm online we immediately knew it was where we wanted to get married – it had everything, a beautiful lawn area, tent under the stars, its right on a private beach, the gorgeous homestead and the mountains in the background – everything that depicts Hawaii to us! Planning our wedding from Australia really was so easy with the wonderful help of Kristina! Kristina gave us the perfect wedding – her help, guidance, recommendations, receptiveness, professionalism & coordination allowed us both to just enjoy the day. We felt so relaxed in the lead up to the day and on the wedding day itself because Kristina had every detail under control! We saw the venue for the first time on the morning of our wedding and were blown away – it is even more amazing in real life! We could see our guests arriving at Loulu Palm and the moment they saw the venue they too were in absolute awe of the property and how amazing everything looked!! All our guests commented on how wonderful everything was and everyone truly had such a great time! We wouldn’t change a thing about our day and we highly recommend Loulu Palm and Kristina – best day ever…perfection!!
The venue is beautiful, staff is very friendly and helpful, and amenities were exactly what we needed. Many of my guests said it was the most beautiful wedding site they had ever seen! I would definitely recommend Loulu Palm Estate to anyone lo...
oking for the perfect beach wedding!
I had my dream wedding at Loulu Palm Estate. If you want a private wedding on the beach than this is the perfect place for you. When searching for a location Loulu was high on my list and when I toured the property I fell in love. It is a perfe...
ctly landscaped and manicured lawn overlooking the ocean and you can tell that the people who manage the property really care about it. Any time I stopped by for a meeting, there was always somebody at the estate cleaning or mowing or watering etc. Loulu Palm also has the added bonus of being blocked from most of the crazy weather systems that can happen on other parts of the North shore. I have visited it on many occasions throughout my year of planning and the worst I ever saw was a little bit windy.
But not only is Loulu Palm beautiful, all the people that I have had the pleasure of meeting there have been lovely. The most amazing being wedding planner Kristina Domanski. Both my husband and I cannot rave about her enough. I honestly believe that my dream wedding would not have happened if it wasn't for Kristina. She went so far above and beyond during the whole year of planning that I really feel forever in her debt. There was never a moment where I couldn't get a hold of her, or that she didn't completely understand my vision for the wedding. She helped me to always stay organized, in my budget and most of all not the least bit stressed! Her budgeting was probably the most impressive. I had tons of big ideas and she really helped make them happen by finding great people and doing a huge amount of work herself. We really felt that Kristina cared about us and our wedding and that she really had our backs throughout the whole process. I look back and am still so moved and very thankful for all that Kristina did for us. She really made my dream wedding a reality! Can not recommend her and Loulu Palm Estate enough!!
Linda is the property manager and has been the best wedding vendor to work with. She consistently responded to all of my (yes quite a bit) emails and phone calls. She was warm and friendly. We were on a very tight budget. Linda respected ou...
r budget and made our planning with her a breeze. She treated us like family.
Pros:
1. Affordable venue rental
2. Amazing panoramic views (ocean and mountains). There is no view of streets or not even another home.
3. Friendly and efficient support from their staff
4. Bathroom have easy access and are spotless
5. Estate home is a traditional Hawaiian home that is clean and adorable
6. The estate and property is very functional and perfect to arrange your event in any way.
7. Music will not be shut down from neighbors because Linda made sure that the speakers were away from where noise travels into nearby homes. Love her attention to details.
8. Knowledgeable property manager; Linda
9. Groom's shack. There is a small garden with a clean and fully stocked man cave for the groom and his wedding party. I rented this for my fiance as a surprise. It comes with it's own garden and entry. It has fools ball table, darts, fridge, and more. We stocked it with snacks and nice aged Scotch bottle.
10. Lots of easy access free private parking.
11. Property is immaculately cleaned and manicured.
12. Gorgeous scenery for your guest to enjoy. (we wanted to give the Hawaiian experience to our out of town guest and they loved every bit of it).
13. Enough flat ground to work with your tents, chairs, etc.
14. They take AMEX!
Cons:
1. Need to add A/C throughout the house and the groom's cave. Thankfully they added one in the bride's room just in time for my wedding ;)
Contact Info for Loulu Palm
North Shore Oahu, HI
