One & Only

ith keeping track of timeline and budget. She also recommended great vendors from her network! And she's great with kids. I feel I was in good hands with her. That said, when it comes to the big day, there always can be surprises. I wish we built in some buffer time in the timeline so it didn't feel like such a rush and wish the rehearsal was more organized (Tips for brides to be :D)

background in culture and knowledge in finance captivated our attention 🙂 When my fiancé (now husband) and I started our wedding planning journey, we had so many questions because we did not attend many weddings prior to getting married. Sunny has an amicable nature, she was always patient and we greatly appreciated her availability to answer all of our questions via chat, email or a phone call; she created a safe environment for us and never judged us (even when we asked what felt like silly questions). She is detail-oriented (from planning to creating a harmonious atmosphere with our venue and decorations and bringing our vision to life!) and very organized; she provided us with a spreadsheet to fill out, gave us timeline suggestions on when to book our vendors, scheduled a phone call for us to discuss further details about our wedding venue, completed a final walkthrough of our venue site with us, created a simple timeline from a busy agenda, and much more! We have received many compliments from our guests about the ambience of our wedding day! Sunny supports small, local businesses and found a perfect group of vendors for our wedding based on our budget. It is really admirable to see the aloha spirit in action! There are many moving parts and a rollercoaster of emotions when it comes to planning a wedding, but Sunny’s unwavering support placed our minds at ease and made the whole process stress-free. Sunny truly goes above and beyond for each of her clients! She practiced the wedding rehearsal with us, our parents, and our wedding party and gave me suggestions on how to improve our kiss-and-dip. Sunny fluffed my train prior to walking down the aisle when one of my bridesmaids forgot. She let us borrow her umbrella for our outdoor pictures and escorted the groom, the bride, our parents, and the wedding party for our line-up because it was a rainy day at our wedding. Sunny noticed that our guest book was missing a picture of us on the front cover. Prior to our grand entrance, she used our Polaroid camera to take a beautiful picture of us and placed our picture on the front cover. Sunny took care of countless behind-the-scenes details diligently and efficiently at our wedding, which allowed us to be fully present and enjoy the special moment ☺️ At the end of the night, she packed all of our decorations neatly into boxes and helped transport these boxes to our cars. It was such a delightful pleasure working with Sunny, a wedding planner who genuinely cares about her clients, someone who pours her heart and soul into each client’s vision to create a cherished and memorable experience! From the bottom of our hearts, thank you so much for everything, Sunny! ❤️

iated her work so much and couldn't have asked for more.

e are keeping this one short and sweet. Many parts of our wedding and rehearsal did not go as planned, our ceremony was interrupted and (unfortunately) memorialized in our wedding video, and my bridesmaids were unable to fully enjoy themselves because they were instead fixing decor, making sure things matched the mockups we provided, and helping us answer vendor questions when they couldn’t find Sunny. We tried to discuss our concerns with Sunny during her final check in email and received a less than kind response, which was even more disappointing.  Overall, we were displeased with the quality of services provided and felt like we lacked a lot of support during the rehearsal and our wedding day.

the first person we both really connected with. She was very thoughtful and enthusiastic not just about her business, but towards our wedding and the specific details we chose. Her services started about 2 months prior to our wedding date, but she was available to answer questions and provide her expertise/opinions throughout our planning process as we continued to move forward with other vendors. She even went out of her way to do a venue walkthrough with us after returning from a long flight 6 months prior to our wedding, as we had booked a venue she had not seen. That goes to show how much she is dedicated to her work! Sunny was thoughtful to listen to our vision, take the time to discuss how to execute, and provide realistic suggestions for areas we were unsure about or hadn't addressed. I consider myself to be someone who plans every detail, and Sunny brought several things to my attention that I hadn't thought of! Her assistant, Sky, was also so on top of everything and helped execute every detail perfectly. She was very sweet and kind with helping wherever someone needed her. She is someone who is naturally calm and passionate about the work she does, and always has a solution to ensure you have the best day possible. She also took several videos throughout the day and shared them with us following our wedding, which was so special to look back on and relive those moments. I would be thrilled to recommend Sunny and her team to anyone who is planning an event or wedding, whether you're local or from out of town. If I could relive this day again, I would absolutely choose One & Only Events to be there every time!

ng a calming presence -- in short, she was everything we wanted in a coordinator and we felt confident that our wedding day would go well. Multiple guests remarked that our wedding felt well-planned and flowed smoothly, and we believe this is largely because of Sunny! During our kick-off meeting, she helped us to consider questions and details that we hadn’t thought about, including who stands on which side for the ceremony, when to do our reception thank-you speech, how to cut the cake, and more. She put together a detailed timeline and was flexible in adjusting it when we changed our minds about some details. At our wedding rehearsal, Sunny had yet more tips to offer us for key details that we hadn’t even thought to consider, including where to enter for the processional, how to hold hands when exchanging rings, and how to improve our kiss-and-dip technique. On the day of the wedding, we had intermittent showers, which is not uncommon in Hawaii. Despite all our time spent in Hawaii in the past, we hadn’t really prepared ourselves for this possibility, emotionally or otherwise, but thankfully we had Sunny. It rained before the ceremony, stopped for a couple hours, and then rained again after dinner during the reception. Sunny was able to adjust the timeline and events on-the-fly without requiring input from us, which allowed us to be fully present and enjoy our wedding without the stress of making decisions about how to deal with changes in weather. The ceremony ended up being slightly delayed, and we did our table photos under a covered area instead of doing the table dash game. Throughout the day, she communicated with our vendors (photographer, venue, DJ, etc.) about any changes or about what was coming up next. Not only did she manage the logistics around the timeline, Sunny and her team also set up our decor and items, and at the end of the night, she boxed up all our items and helped us load them into the car. In addition to all this, she also captured photos and video clips to share with us while we wait for the professional photos to come in, which was so thoughtful of her and a very pleasant surprise. I’m certain that there is so much more that Sunny did behind the scenes that we weren’t even aware of. In hindsight, I’m so relieved that we had decided to hire Sunny for our wedding. A wedding has so many moving parts that even if you somehow managed to plan for every detail beforehand, it really helps to have someone as reliable as Sunny to execute your plans on the day-of and enable you to be present for your wedding day and enjoy it to the fullest. Sunny, thank you for helping us to make wonderful memories!

for our day and helped us plan a stress-free wedding. She was so helpful from our initial call - we were planning from out of state and she gave great recommendations and details of each venue we were considering, which helped us narrow down our choices very quickly. I sought her day-of services, which provided the perfect amount of guidance I needed for an intimate wedding. She helped us make decisions that reduced our overall cost on certain things and also facilitated communication with vendors to make sure we considered all the details. She truly helped me from having multiple planning-induced meltdowns. I can’t recommend her enough!

to create and helped her to perfect it. The result was amazing with non-stop compliments from the guests. Sunny Cho is a God-sent ultimate professional wedding coordinator. She is sweet, courteous, and amiable. But most of all, she is sharp and extremely talented in her field. Can't thank her enough for everything she has done!!! Thank-you, Sunny! We miss you!!!

uld’ve struggled to keep up with the timeline and moving pieces on my own. Sunny’s work ethic and communication gave me a peace of mind throughout the planning and also on the day of event. Sunny’s interactions with clients/vendors are professional yet personable. Sunny was mindful of budget, provided useful recs, and connected us to the right vendors. One & Only helped fit everything together; I’m so grateful for investing in and finding Sunny and the memories in Hawaii that I’ll cherish for a lifetime.

we wanted and made it even more. She helped me find cheaper alternatives and gave me ideas for décor, which when it came altogether, it was better than I could imagine. I was not stressed at all on the wedding day and was able to enjoy myself and have fun. Sunny was really good at communicating and answering my questions throughout the process and I cannot recommend her and her team enough.

the final moments of our wedding day, she went above and beyond to ensure every detail was perfect. Sunny is not just a planner; she is a true artist in the way she brings together every element of a wedding – from the décor to the timeline, and everything in between. Sunny and her team were incredibly organized, attentive, and always ready to offer expert advice when we needed it. We had a vision for our day, and she brought it to life in a way we could never have imagined. Sunny made our lives so easy planning our destination wedding in Hawaii! Not only did Sunny handle all the logistics seamlessly, but she also kept us calm and stress-free throughout the entire planning process. We truly felt like we were in great hands. On the wedding day itself, we were able to fully enjoy the moment, knowing that everything was under control. The day ran like clockwork, and the atmosphere was absolutely magical! We are so grateful for all the hard work, dedication, and care that Sunny put into making our wedding day unforgettable. If you're looking for someone who will make your wedding dreams come true, look no further than One & Only Events. We wouldn’t have had the perfect day without them!

es throughout the wedding planning process as well as general timeline of how wedding day could go. She was very helping in picking up little details that I forgot or didn't even think of. On the day of she was wonderful. We had some hiccups and unexpected delays but she remained calm and was able to get everything back on track.

usband and I enjoy our big day. And Sunny delivered! She is highly organized, friendly, professional, and prompt. Hiring her was one of our best decisions made. Shout out to her lovely assistant (whom I did not have a chance to catch her name) as well! Before the Big Day: Sunny helped create my timeline, kept me organized with planning spreadsheets, and was always readily available to reply to my emails. She also helped with our rehearsal and had back up plans in case it was going to rain during our wedding (thank the Lord, the sun shined bright on our big day!) The Day Of: Sunny made sure that I was stress free and handled any problems (if there were any) throughout my entire day. A lot of people told me before the wedding that I wasn't going to be able to eat because there will be so much going on, but not my case! Sunny made sure my husband and I was able to be served our food and ate our dinner in peace together. She was also so sweet enough to share some behind the scenes that she captured for us :') We give a million thank yous to Sunny for all that she has contributed to our wedding! Please do not hesitate to book her!

r lively group, ensuring everything ran smoothly, and we received countless compliments about her professionalism. We loved seeing her behind-the-scenes content; it felt like we had a coordinator and content creator all in one! We’re sad we didn’t get a chance to take a photo with her, but we’ll wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone and everyone. Thank you, Sunny, for making our day not only seamless but also incredibly special. You truly have a gift!

for that. She will keep you updated at all times and is good at making sure you’re within your budget. She even went out of her way to DIY some of my things which turned out so perfect. She has such a kind and sweet soul, she was exceptional on the day of our wedding. Although our wedding day had list of issues caused by the venue, she handled them so gracefully and professionally. I loved working with her each step of the way and appreciate the control she let me have as well. I’m a hands-on type of person that likes to know everything and she respected that.Sunny is extremely communicative, has quick responses, and feels like family. Overall, if you need a wedding planner that’s willing to go the extra mile for your special day. SHE’S THE PERSON.

of my experience with Sunny: - Here work is seamless and she’s so attentive. And I’m pretty sure she does more than she’s paid to do…. This, I heard even from someone she works with. When I was getting my makeup and hair done by a stylist, she actually told me Sunny is quite exceptional. She said most wedding planners don’t go to the extent Sunny does to take care of their clients and oftentimes clients can end up taking care of their wedding in so many ways. She told me Sunny truly goes above and beyond to make sure she does all the work so her clients don’t have to. - She is so knowledgeable about weddings. It was my first wedding, but I did research on my own and thought I could potentially plan a wedding on my own. I was wrong! For those planing a wedding in Hawaii as a destination wedding especially, I personally wouldn’t recommend companies that offer packages because they don’t always include everything and you can also end up being asked to pay additional costs to add things if they’re not a part of the package. Or they might not even offer things you want… As Sunny told me, many hotels offer ceremony packages, and hotel packages are fine, but they ask that you have a wedding coordinator. - She knows great vendors, and this is so important! Flowers, venues, food, hair and makeup, music, wedding officiant, photographers, and a videographer… They were all SO wonderful 💓 I know “wedding magic” and “Hawaii magic” exist, but thanks to Sunny who recommended them, I’ll never forget this day ☺️. When I read posts from other brides, I do read about many stories where something goes wrong, but in my case everything went as I wanted and planned, and the guests loved it all too!! - She is speedy! I had my wedding in the summer when it is a peak wedding season, but she never falls behind. If you contact her, she gets back to you immediately and after she consults you about your vision and budget, she starts the process for you asap so you don’t need to keep waiting restlessly about what’s happening next or when the planner will get back to you. - Bonus! She’s trilingual. So if you ever want a wedding planner who can communicate with your or your guests in Japanese or Korean besides English, yup, you found the one. Again, if you’re still thinking about who to go with, just contact her 😊.

ing with her. Not once did she make me feel like I was asking too much of her. She was very accommodating to our requests/needs especially as we're planning a wedding out of state. On the day of the wedding all I did was focus on having fun with our friends and family as everything was taken care of by Sunny. She was so sweet to take a few behind the scene photos/videos for us. I would highly recommend her to any brides planning their wedding in Hawaii, especially any brides that are out of state. She has so many connections/knowledge, you'll be in great hands and have the most amazing day. Lisa & Brendon

y didn't have to, but she was there with us when we did our site visit because we were from out of town. She also had an enormous amount of vendors to pick from. She is VERY organized and detailed oriented. She was always available via phone calls, texts & emails. She will send you a spreadsheet to be filled out to ensure nothing is missed for your big day. She was more like big sister that I never had. Saying goodbye to her after 2 years of communication was for sure bittersweet. Hire Sunny, you will not regret it!

nded up way off schedule with the program running behind due to cultural protocols and Sunny made executive decisions to make everything run smoothly. She was also always there to help me as the bride in the most perfect moments where I needed guidance (like how to cut the cake). I highly reccomend her.

planning process, and she always made herself available despite the time difference and my hectic schedule. She made planning so easy. We were able to enjoy every second of our big day as I contribute our stress-free day to our amazing planner. Thanks a million Sunny! You're the best!

ece floral towers and favors for 180 guests. Our venue had told us our set up time was cut short due to another party scheduled before the wedding. This left us with added stress as to having to set up and finish getting ready for our walk down the aisle around the same time. Sunny assured me that she and her assistant are very efficient and that we would be able to have everything set up for the reception on time. This brought so much peace to me. She was so incredibly helpful from the start all the way until the very last end of the night and really focused on the details, but especially on my daughter and my son-in-law and the bridal party. I was really impressed with them and highly recommend hiring Sunny if you are looking for an efficient and very caring wedding coordinator to ease the stress on that day. Thank you, Sunny, for being a wonderful part of this incredibly special day with us! We are truly grateful for all your help!

enjoyable. I couldn’t have asked for anything more. I would definitely recommend her to anyone looking for a wedding planner!!!

lways challenges and obstacles that the couple needs to face and Sonny was gracious enough to walk us through every decision and make our wedding a success. She was patient and follow-up up with us to make sure we made our deadlines despite our business schedules as business owners. Her professionalism and expertise really shined through on the day of the event. With a very packed timeline and a crazy family to attend to, Sunny was calm and collected through everything. She addressed a lot of our concerns with our guest count and her day of coordination team was very quick to resolve minor hiccups throughout the day. As a couple that was overwhelmed with the sheer size of our wedding day, we appreciate every detail that Sonny helped us plan as we look back on the pictures of the day. Sunny is highly recommended because she has the patience, empathy, and the experience to deal with any wedding party of any size.

wedding was exactly what I imagined it would be and Sunny was there from the beginning until the end making sure everything went smoothly. Im so grateful for Sunny and highly recommend her services.

drink were top notch, and everyone loved the entertainment. She even helped us plan our pre-wedding and post-wedding events. We were able to put it all together seamlessly without ever visiting Hawaii before the wedding weekend. Thank you Sunny!

hen my husband and I originally searched for a wedding planner, we interviewed at least 10-12 different companies/individuals. Sunny stood out to us from the first day. Right away, Sunny displayed her caring nature, her genuine passion for planning her client’s wedding, and a strong work ethic. She always had our best interests in mind from the very beginning. Every other company came prepared to throw packages and numbers at us, but with Sunny, it was like meeting up with a friend for coffee. She is so easy to talk to and was more interested in getting to know us, our vision, and how she could make that come to life. We knew we found our wedding planner the day we met her! To speak on Sunny and her talents, she has amazing work ethic and didn’t ever grow tired of my and my husbands questions or concerns, which were few because she covers almost everything! She is so knowledgable and easy to speak/text/email with. On the few occasions she didn’t have an answer to our question, she would get back to us within a day or so. She always made us feel like her number one priority. We felt so comfortable and safe having her plan our wedding. Sunny was thorough in all the small and big details of our wedding, in checking in with us and how we were doing through the process, and checking up on vendors to make sure everyone was on the same page. Without her, our day would have been a mess, so she was the most important key in putting everything together. She executed our wedding planning and the day of so beautifully. She really exceeded our expectations. Clearly, I cannot say enough good things about Sunny Cho. If you are considering a wedding planner in Hawaii, absolutely HIRE HER.

of. She literally held my hand and gave me all her resources when things went a little crazy during wedding planning. She is also quick to answer back to a text and email and never makes you feel like you are an inconvenience. She took care of all the 20 vendors I had on the day of the wedding and made sure everyone did their part. Sunny is organized, caring, and goes above and beyond for all her clients. We can attest to her great work, and we cannot recommend her enough to future couples who want to get married on Oahu. We appreciate Sunny so much and we hope that others can work with her and receive the great care she extends to her clients.

to just enjoy the day. Because of her and my trust in her, I was fully present for one of the most important days in my life. She was professional, responsive, and delivered quality service. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a wedding coordinator!

could not afford to be flying back and forth to see everything in person. Sunny took care of everything without us needing to step foot in Hawaii before our wedding. It was truly a stress-free experience. Sunny was always fast to respond and easy to communicate with. And most importantly, she managed to give us our amazing wedding experience within the constraints of our small budget. We definitely gave Sunny a challenge planning our Hawaii wedding with such a small budget. But Sunny absolutely came through and delivered an experience and memories we will never forget.

a certain vendor, she always responded so quickly with a great list of recommendations! She was super budget friendly and worked with us to help get us everything we needed! Her day of coordinating was amazing, I was not stressed at all knowing sunny had it handled and everything turned out perfect! She helped us walk through the rehearsal the night before and fixed any problems she encountered day off. She even brought her own supply of items in case we needed something. I 100% recommend sunny for your wedding coordinator. She was so kind, sincere and professional! Thank you sunny for making our day perfect!!

ests! She stayed with us the whole time until our reception was over. She even helped us clean and coordinate all our stuff to get delivered to the room at the end of the night. Thank you Sunny! 10/10 recommend!

e responded quickly and was very helpful whenever I needed advice. She helped me get more organized and helped me figure out what else I needed to get done. As we all know, not all things go the way as planned on the day of the wedding, but Sunny made sure that everything was taken care of. All my husband and I had to do was have fun and enjoy our special day. I could not thank you enough, Sunny! You won't regret booking Sunny for your special day!

tions, the rehearsal, and suggestions for personal touches to the ceremony all prior to the wedding day.

wo months). In my first call with Sunny, she immediately suggested ideas and ways to integrate things I told her were important to me on our wedding day. She eased some of our concerns and took care of the more minor things we did not think of. Even though she only knew us through texts and calls for most of our working relationship, she made us feel like she genuinely cared about us, and we fully trusted her expertise from the get-go! I highly recommend Sunny!

ving a coordinator would be. I found Sunny from One & Only Events through browsing for wedding coordinators on the Knot. She had great reviews and affordable pricing. She didn't have as many years of experience as other coordinators did through my research but I wanted to chat with her to learn more about her and her experience. Right away, I knew Sunny would be a good fit. She asked a lot of great questions and sent over a wedding planning spreadsheet shortly after confirming our contract. A few key things that she called out or recommended that were life savers were 1) recommending waitstaff when my caterer didn't have water or bussing services 2) offering to bring champagne glasses to make a champagne tower as I was not going to have a cake and 3) providing extra candles and candle holders for the reception tables. She was a great sounding board throughout the process and helped make things seamless on my wedding day. I recommend choosing Sunny to help make your wedding day super special. Mahalo!