Maui's premier choice for destination weddings!
Maui, Hawaii
Service area
Jamie, Lori & Sherron Lawrence
OWNER
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AWARD WINNER (7X)
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
Planning a destination wedding thousands of miles from home can be an exceptionally stressful endeavor. Tropical Maui Weddings is dedicated to providing comprehensive support throughout the wedding planning process. From selecting vendors, locating and securing a wedding venue, establishing timelines, and planning and organizing your design and venue layout, we diligently work to ensure that your entire wedding day will be a stress-free experience, fulfilling all of your envisioned requirements. We take pride in creating the “Best Day Ever.” Contact us today to initiate the planning of your special day! Tropical Maui Weddings has been in business for over two decades and is owned and operated by the Lawrence family on the picturesque island of Maui, Hawaii.
Aloha!
Sherron, Lori, & Jamie Lawrence
What Makes Tropical Maui Weddings Special?
Couples who have collaborated with this planning team have consistently praised their exceptional ability to orchestrate and execute breathtaking weddings. They consistently prioritize professionalism and meticulous attention to detail, ensuring seamless and unforgettable experiences. Refer to their testimonials to witness how this team has consistently surpassed expectations.
Asian-owned, Pacific Islander-owned, Veteran-owned and Woman-owned Business
21+ years in business
Speaks English
Details
Destination Weddings
Destination Wedding Packages
Destination Wedding Planning
Planning
Budgeting
Destination Wedding Planning
Full Service Wedding Planning
Wedding Design
Wedding Website
Wedding Activities
Rehearsals & Parties
After Party
Bridal Luncheon
Rehearsal Dinner
Welcome Party
Wedding
After Party
Ceremony
Cocktail Hour
Day After Brunch
Reception
Rehearsal
Rehearsal Dinner
Awards and Affiliations
7-Time 'Best of Weddings'
2026.2025.2024.+4 more.
Best of Weddings
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Hall of Fame
Earned by winning 'Best of Weddings' four or more times.
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Meet the team
Sherron, Jamie and Lori Lawrence
Owner
Aloha! We are Sherron, Jamie, and Lori Lawrence, the proud owners and operators of Tropical Maui Weddings. We’re delighted to have the opportunity to introduce ourselves to you. For over two decades, our family-owned business has been dedicated to providing exceptional wedding services on the picturesque island of Maui. We understand the immense responsibility that accompanies this endeavor and are honored that you’ve chosen us to be a part of it. We celebrate all forms of love and are confident that we can provide you with a memorable and personalized experience. We invite you to reserve your special date with us today and embark on a journey to create a celebration that will be cherished for years to come.
Reviews
4.9
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Tropical Maui Weddings is praised for seamless, stress‑free planning and flawless execution for destination weddings at Olowalu Plantation House. Reviewers note attentive, organized staff, strong vendor connections, budget‑savvy guidance, and lovely live music. Highly recommended.Review photos
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Kevin L
5.0
5/18/2026
Lori, Jamie and Sherron and the rest of their team were amazing in organizing and assisting us plan our dream Maui wedding. Lori is exceptional when getting things together and wo...
rking with us throughout the entire planning process. We didn't feel as stressed knowing that she was there to provide the assist, especially for a destination wedding. We really enjoyed working with Lori during the planning process and also she made things very smooth on the actual wedding day itself. We highly recommend Lori and her team as anyone's wedding planner.
Nicholas R
5.0
5/15/2026
We worked with Sherron for our wedding at Olowalu Plantation House in April 2025, and the experience was seamless. From our first meeting, it was clear she genuinely cared about us...
and wanted to help us plan a day that fit our specific wants and needs. She has incredible connections across the island and helped us navigate vendor choices while keeping our budget in mind. We never felt pressured—just supported. She even helped us secure fire dancers to close out the evening—a last minute request we didn’t think we could pull off! Thank you, Sherron and the Tropical Maui Weddings team, for making our Olowalu Plantation House wedding so perfect! We couldn't have asked for a better partner for our big day!
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J Y
5.0
12/30/2025
Although our wedding took place in 2010 at a private home in Ma'alaea, the experience provided by Maui Weddings remains unforgettable.
I cannot recommend Lori highly enough.
When...
we initially began our search, we contacted several planners regarding a same-sex wedding and found that many were either uninterested or inexperienced. Lori was the first planner who was not only open to the idea but genuinely excited to work with us. During our very first phone call, we spoke for over an hour. Her calm voice, openness, and enthusiasm were exactly what sold us on Tropical Maui Weddings.
The execution of the event was flawless. The event designer captured the exact look and feel we envisioned. The entire staff—from the waiters and bartender to the DJ—was the perfect balance of professional and fun. The chef was superb, and the dining experience was excellent. A special note of thanks goes to Jamie her husband, who performed beautiful live Hawaiian music, including a special rendition of the song I walked down the aisle to.
Lori is not just an exceptional planner; she has since become a great friend to my partner and me. If you are looking for the best planner in Maui who operates with inclusivity and excellence, Tropical Maui Weddings will not disappoint.
Glenn M
5.0
12/30/2025
We have known Jamie since our first trip to Maui and heard him at the Renaissance hotel. That was 23 years ago. We enjoyed his performances so much we booked him for our wedding ...
Vowel renewal in 2009. We have been listening to him ever since!!
Ana P
5.0
12/30/2025
The Lawrences made what we thought would be a simple renewal, a very special event!
Their caring spirit filled with Aloha is truly who they are.
This was not a business opportuni...
ty, but a kuleana they cherished and honored.
Kristi K
5.0
12/30/2025
The number one wedding company in the islands. The attention to detail from the first phone call to the "I Do"
Jamie Lawrence will senerade your wedding day with a vouce of a angel...
. Can't wait for my vow renewal! If i'm luckly i'll wven get invited to their personal pizza party
Sarah K
5.0
12/30/2025
Jamie played for my wedding and was so awesome! The most talented, professional, and easy to work with team! He played all my requested songs, which I know meant practicing countle...
ss hours prior to the wedding. Thank you so much to Jamie and Lori! Highly recommend, look no further!
Kevin H
5.0
12/29/2025
Lori and Jamie were absolutely incredible. They were organized, calm, and genuinely cared about making our wedding perfect. From planning to the wedding day itself, everything ran ...
smoothly and stress-free because of them. We were able to fully enjoy our day knowing they had every detail covered. Highly recommend!
Rindy D
5.0
12/29/2025
Excellent service. Tropical Maui weddings staff maintain open communication throughout planning and our event. Music wonderful, Jamie provided perfect entertainment . Very professi...
onal and genuine people.
Millie J
5.0
12/29/2025
We cannot recommend Tropical Maui Weddings enough! From the very beginning, Lori, Sherron and Jamie were professional, meticulous, and incredibly thorough. Planning a wedding can b...
e stressful, but the TEAM made the entire process easy and enjoyable.
Lori truly listened to every detail we envisioned and, most importantly, was mindful of our budget without compromising on the quality of our day. Her attention to detail is unmatched. Beyond her expertise, she is one of the friendliest people we’ve ever worked with. In fact, we’ve stayed in touch over the years and always make a point to see everyone whenever we visit Maui. We started as clients and ended up as very good friends. If you want a stress-free, beautiful Maui wedding, this is the Best Team to call!"
Betsy B
5.0
12/29/2025
Jamie sang at our daughter’s wedding and he was absolutely phenomenal! Both Jamie and Lori are so easy to plan and work with.
PJ W
5.0
12/29/2025
Sherron, Jamie and Lori are amazing people rhat take the worry and stress out of wedding planner. Sherron And Lori’s attention to detail is second to none, and you can’t find a mor...
e authentic voice than Jamie’s. I highly recommend this team for a magical wedding on Maui. Every bride’s dream.
Charlotte G
5.0
12/29/2025
Your experience with Tropical Maui weddings will be nothing short of magical. Lori handles every detail allowing you to relax and enjoy your special day knowing Maui. A special hig...
hlight is the addition of Jamie Lawrence to sing at your ceremony. Tropical Maui Weddings will exceed your expectations, we highly recommend them!
Paige S
5.0
12/28/2025
If you want to be treated like a King and Queen on your special day, then Tropical Maui Weddings is who you want. They are extremely professional, personable and pay attention to e...
very little detail and you can’t go wrong with Jamie as your singer, he has a beautiful voice! If I could give 10 stars, I would!!
Tia L
5.0
10/15/2024
It's been 4 months since my wedding at Olowalu Plantation house. It's the most perfect and beautiful night in my life. And it won't be perfect without Lori. My wedding planning pro...
cess started almost 2 years before and I've spoke with so many planners. No one can compare to her especially if you're getting married at Olowalu plantation house. Lori is super knowledgeable and has great relationships with vendors at Maui. It's invaluable with all the experiences she has. The website she uses is also super helpful. It shows the overall planning process, lists out every single thing you would need, the contact and rates for vendors. It's also super easy to leave comments on anything item you have thoughts. Lori is always responsive. You'll never need to worry about missing out anything because she would have thought and planned it for you. The moment I signed contract with her, she already reached out to vendors to hold the date for me which is very incredible. She also has a huge wedding storage you can borrow for free!! She truly thinks for my benefit and I had the most beautiful florist at an amazing rate because of Lori's recommendation. At the wedding day, Lori and her staff were also incredibly amazing and kept everything organized. I can't appreciate more than enough. After 2 years of working with Lori, she felt a friend to me and I would recommend her to any brides planning to get married in hawaii!!
Shixuan G
5.0
7/27/2024
We had the destination wedding at Olowalu Plantion House this May. We found Lori through friend recommendation, and we really appreciate it and are really happy we found Lori! She ...
is sweet, knowledgeable and so helpful! She had tons of experience on the wedding coordination and a really wonderful list of vendors! She responded really fast during the planning and really cared about my preference. I felt everything on the day was set up just as I have always imagined! She also has a wonderful team, the vibes they had on the day just made my guests feel so chill and engaged. During the planning, she listened to our asks and respected the budget, and always tried to save money for us as well as still gave us the best. From the rental, floral, bar service and venue set up, she and her team are just on point.
I would really recommend her team if you are also having wedding in Maui!
Ann B
5.0
7/15/2024
Trusting Lori with Tropical Maui Weddings to plan our wedding was the best decision we made in our entire planning process! Our day exceeded all our expectations, and I enjoyed eve...
ry minute of it, thanks to the team's ability to handle all the stressful details, allowing us to fully savor the moment.
We booked with TMW about two years before our wedding, and Lori guided us through the entire process, holding our hands every step of the way. From selecting vendors to finalizing details, Lori’s expertise was evident. We went with all her top vendor suggestions, and she did not lead us astray in any way, shape, or form. The vendors were EXCEPTIONAL and surpassed every expectation. The staff was kind, attentive, and incredibly hardworking. I wanted to hug every single one of them! I felt so well cared for, and so did all our guests.
We chose Olowalu Plantation House as our venue, following Lori’s recommendation, and it was breathtaking. The backdrop of the West Maui mountains and the perfectly manicured landscaping made the location stunning. Lori ensured the decor was everything I had dreamed of, from the elegant table settings to the beautiful floral arrangements. I couldn’t stop staring at the tables; they were beautiful, personal, and just all around perfect.
There were a few bumps along the way throughout the planning process, but Lori responded quickly and swiftly to each one, providing thoughtful responses and solutions each time. She is kind, bubbly, and made the planning process enjoyable. Her husband, who provided live music for our ceremony, is also incredibly talented. His rendition of "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" brought everyone to tears as I walked down the aisle.
I was pleasantly surprised by how much we were able to fit into our budget with Lori’s help. She offers ways for couples to save money, such as providing a large selection of decorative and practical items from her storage for free. She has A LOT of great items to choose from including signs, decorative items, easels, baskets, ect. She’s also not afraid to get her hands dirty and put in extra work for cost-saving hacks. For example, I found it cheaper to buy certain items, like glasses, silverware, and vases, rather than rent them, and Lori was completely on board, storing and preparing everything for the event. When my DIY menus weren’t cut to the proper size, she personally cut each one. She even hired an extra team member on the day of the event to make sure everything was unpacked and cleaned on time. She truly goes above and beyond.
TMW also works well with vendors they don’t partner with on a regular basis. We had a friend as our officiant and another as our photographer, and Lori guided them seamlessly through the process. She even helped our officiant prepare for the ceremony, ensuring everything went smoothly.
Anyone planning a wedding with Tropical Maui Weddings should be prepared to have their expectations exceeded. Lori made my dreams come true, and I am incredibly grateful for the entire experience. I recommend TMW without hesitation. Thank you again, Lori!
Courtney D
5.0
6/26/2024
Lori blew us out of the water with her services. She is so personable and has a way of making you feel like yours is the only wedding she is planning even though you know she is pl...
anning multiple at a time. The day of was taken straight from my mind and Pinterest board and brought to life thanks to Lori and her team. Her day of team was also so awesome to work with and really made the day feel so smooth and care free. She and her husband Jamie also so very accommodating during your visit before or while on the island for the event. Lori helped with our rehearsal dinner and made it fabulous and Jamie played guitar and sang at this dinner and was the biggest his of the weekend with our guests! I couldn't recommend Lori and her team enough, they will be sure to get every detail you could imagine perfect for your big day!
Vincent L
5.0
6/13/2024
Sherron Lawrence and her team were absolutely amazing and we cannot recommend them enough. Sherron helped plan and execute on all of the big and small details of our dream wedding ...
at Olowalu Plantation House in Maui in April 2024.
We reached out to her about a year prior to our wedding date. She followed up consistently leading up to our wedding date; she took the time to get to know us as a couple and figure out what we were looking for/how we imagined our special day. AND she followed up and made it all happen as we pictured it and MORE.
All of the vendors that Sherron recommended were top notch - food, decorations, DJ, shaved ice vendor, photobooth, live musician, etc!
We go out of our way and will continue to go out of our way to recommend Sherron and her team for weddings/special occasions on Maui. They are absolutely professionals and will make your vision come true and more!
Jaclyn N
5.0
6/02/2024
Having Tropical Maui Weddings help plan our wedding was the best thing we could have done! Because of their compassion and attention to detail our dream wedding became a reality. L...
ori is such a lively, bubbly, and caring individual. Without her we would have been lost. The wedding day ran so smoothly because of her. Lori also was extremely mindful of our budget as well. We wouldn't have changed a thing about our day. Thank you Lori and Tropical Maui Weddings for creating the most magical day for my husband and I.
Shelby M
5.0
3/06/2024
The team at a Tropical Maui Weddings is truly amazing. We worked with them for almost 2 years planning our wedding. Lori was great the entire time. From our initial consultation, t...
o a few days after the wedding when we picked up our belongings that were left behind at the venue it was nothing but great and positive experiences. Our plan was a destination wedding on a budget and Lori was amazing and making our dreams come true. She presented us with multiple options and gave us her honest vendor review and recommendations. She also let us know what vendors work best with each other. Lori had multiple meetings over the phone and FaceTime with us whenever we had questions or reached a stage of the planning that required more than a back and fourth email. Lori even kept us on track with our budget when we were thinking of upgrading our food vendor because of a family tradition of having a whole Lechón. She was able to find a local vendor that specialized in whole roasted pigs, this allowed us to keep our original food choice and save thousands without having to change and upgrade food vendors. Her husband Jamie was amazing the whole time also, we even hired him to be our live musician for the ceremony and cocktail hour (he is amazing with a wonderful voice, you should definitely consider him for your wedding). We even bonded with Lori and Jamie over our interest in Tequila. The team on the day of the wedding was even more impressive. We had an unexpected high wind day and they immediately pivoted and changed the table settings to avoid napkins from flying and cups from breaking. But what impressed us the most was that one of the groomsmen had forgotten his white button down shirt and one of Lori’s team members offered the shirt off his back to the groomsmen, thankfully we were able to get him a new shirt so we didn’t have to borrow it but the gesture alone left a lasting impression. This same team member even helped with setting up all of the men’s pocket squares (he was dubbed the pocket square master). The rest of the night went through with out a flaw. Lori made sure we kept to schedule and even pivoted our first dance time in order to have it later during golden hour to give us an amazing view. All of their vendor recommendations were amazing and our family loved them all. You can be assured that the tropical Maui wedding team will do everything they can to make your wedding dreams come true.
Jessica P
5.0
2/24/2024
We got married at the Hyatt in Lahaina looking off of kaanapali beach. We are from Arizona and like most destination weddings it is nerve wrecking to say the least. We personally w...
orked with Sherron and her father helped with the sound system day of our wedding. Unfortunately, in the middle of wedding planning, the Lahaina fires occurred. Sherron was quick to ease my worries and helped me feel better about proceeding with wedding planning. She is a quick to the point and get it done kind of girl. Overall she was quick to respond to my txt messages and emails. She did not make me feel like I was bothering her or was too needy with communication. On the wedding day she was everything I needed. She did an amazing job at filling out the wedding and added touches that I didn’t even think about. Her father came through with the sound system during the wedding. Our officiant had a hard time blowing the conch but her dad stepped right in and took over seamlessly. The little touches, the great communication, and the overall attentiveness that we received, is why I would recommend them over and over. Thank you from the O’Neills :)
Margeaux D
5.0
1/26/2024
Tropical Maui Weddings was AMAZING. I worked with Sherron throughout my entire planning process. Our wedding took place at Olowalu Plantation House on Jan 9, 2024. Sherron and the ...
TMW team were absolutely phenomenal- from start of planning until after the wedding day- I cannot say enough positive things. Such clear & efficient communication, professional, kind, warm, generous, and hard working people. They made the planning process such a breeze. I never could've had my destination wedding without their team. Sherron helped keep me on time with things. They made everything so much easier on us during the planning process and never steered us wrong with the many choices that came. Additionally through such a difficult time in Maui when the Lahaina fires happened, Sherron & TMW had so much on their plate both personally & professionally- and they were incredible through it all. We honestly cannot thank them enough. They helped make our day utterly perfect. Even through last minute weather changes, adjustments to seating, layout & lighting due to an added tent, helping to make our rehearsal dinner a wild success after a boat cruise got cancelled due to choppy weather- this team is the best. We were able to have so many items shipped directly to their business. Her dad even helped make a wooden name plate for a last-minute RSVP so that it'd match the one's we'd previously purchased on Etsy. On the day of she took care of everything. Sherron made sure everything was put together just like we'd imagined while leaving me to enjoy the special moments of my day. At every she turn made sure we had food, even though we were busy during our cocktail hour she brought our appetizers & drinks to us and made sure we had a whole sampling of our desserts & cake in our villa. Not to mention the delicious eggs we got to sample from her chickens!! I would choose them again 1000 times over. Mahalo to Sherron and the entire TMW crew 💕🌺🌈
Lindsey P
5.0
1/15/2024
We recently had the pleasure of working with Lori and her team, and I cannot express enough how incredible the experience was. From the initial consultation via facetime to the fin...
al moments of wedding on Maui, Lori went above and beyond to make our day absolutely perfect.
One of the standout qualities of Lori is her exceptional attention to detail. Every aspect of the wedding planning process was handled with meticulous care. From choosing the venue to coordinating with vendors, Lori ensured that every element aligned seamlessly to create the atmosphere we were searching for.
Communication was key throughout the entire journey, and Lori excelled in keeping us informed and involved especially due to the recent wildfires impacting the island. Their prompt responses to our questions and proactive updates made us feel supported and confident that our wedding was in capable hands. It's rare to find a wedding planner who not only listens but truly understands and executes your vision – Lori did just that.
What truly sets Lori apart is their ability to turn challenges into opportunities. When unexpected issues arose, Lori handled them with grace and resourcefulness, ensuring that our wedding day remained stress-free. Everything from getting creative to remain within a strict budget, allowing us access to her large collection of wedding decor, and even helping with pre wedding event planning, she really did go above and beyond to make sure we were taken care of. Planning a destination wedding seemed difficult, but her accessibility and flexibility made for a seamless process.
Their problem-solving skills and positive attitude were invaluable, and we are grateful for their unwavering commitment to making our day perfect.
The day of our wedding was nothing short of perfection. Lori orchestrated every detail flawlessly, allowing us to savor each moment without worrying about logistics. The decor, the timeline, and the coordination with vendors – everything was executed to perfection, thanks to Lori's expertise and dedication. She made sure our vision came alive in every way. Her recommendations were spot on and it truly felt like she knew us as a couple and what would make our day perfect. If you are looking for a wedding planner on Maui, Lori and her team are the team to choose.
Glenn F
5.0
12/27/2023
I'm a bit late in posting this but here goes. We hired Lori at Tropical Maui Weddings to be our wedding planner back in 2022 and she was amazing. She was exactly what you would wan...
t in a wedding planner, she had all the minute details covered, knew which vendors to recommend and was always a step or two ahead of us planning things out. Something that clinched the deal for us was that she has a large collection of extras left over from previous weddings that you can choose from to use at your wedding, things like table runners, candle holders, vases etc. Being able to use this equipment helped keep us within our budget for the wedding. A special mention goes out to her musician husband Jamie who played beautifully throughout our wedding, and the rest of her team on the day especially the Russ Bus. I recommend Lori to anyone thinking of getting married in Maui. Thanks!
Autumn B
5.0
12/20/2023
Tropical Maui Weddings is incredible & instrumental in creating our magical day! A Great Big 'Shoutout' to Lori & her Amazing Tropical Maui Wedding Team!! It is obvious they love...
what they do & their couples too.
Anna H
5.0
12/13/2023
Lori and her team made our dream wedding come true. She took off a lot of the stress that comes with planning a destination wedding. From picking our venue and all the way to our a...
fter party, she was there to help and guide us. She was always just a call/text away which made us feel so much more at ease since there was never a lag in communication. She really cares about you and your vision while doing her best to stick with your budget (which we really appreciated). Her deep connections with the vendors we chose made our wedding feel so much more personal and fun! Her wedding storage items also saved us so much $$$. If you’re thinking about hiring tropical Maui weddings, just do it! I promise you won’t regret it. Thank you for giving us our perfect day that will be forever remembered.
Clare P
5.0
12/11/2023
Lori was an amazing planner from start to finish. We knew from the initial phone call that we would be going with her and her team for our destination wedding. We are from Californ...
ia and communicated mostly through aisle planner (super cool planning website) and closer to our wedding- texts and emails. I had a vision in mind and it came to life thanks to Lori. Wedding planning was actually fun and super easy! On the day of, her whole team was on top of it- special thank you to Sherron and Jamie as well. It truly was a magical day!!!
Ada H
5.0
12/05/2023
We cannot begin to express our gratitude and appreciation for Lori and the entire Tropical Wedding team. They made our special day so memorable and beautiful!!! If you are looking ...
for the best then you need to call them!
Alex P
5.0
6/20/2023
My wife and I were married at Olowalu Plantation House in March and we are so glad we choose Tropical Maui Weddings. We were about a year out from our wedding date and realized tha...
t our current wedding planner wasn't doing her job and we needed to make a switch. After speaking with Olowalu and our photographer, we decided to reach out to Tropical Maui Weddings and I can honestly tell you we felt like we found the perfect team to handle our wedding on our first call. Lori was so organized and just made us feel so comfortable that our wedding would be awesome and that she would take care of all of the details and guide us to our big day. And that's what she did! They use this program called Aisle Planner that let's you see exactely what you need to do each month and it really made the process so much easier just having a spot to see what was happening and what was being done. In the end, we literally didn't have one thing go wrong and I know there was so much going on from organizing all the vendors, staff, guests, and ourselves. I'm so grateful that we had her whole team at our wedding and I'd recommend her to anyone looking to have a wedding in Maui!
Dylan & Ashley M
5.0
2/17/2023
If you’re even thinking of getting married on Maui, save yourself some time and talk to Lori and the team at Tropical Maui Weddings right away!
Lori and her team are pros when it ...
comes to helping you plan your special day and are experts when it comes to all things Maui. Not to mention, they are some of the most kind and genuine people you will ever meet.
We had our wedding on Maui in June of 2021 and are long overdue to write this glowing review for the TMW team.
When we decided to get married on Maui, the thought of planning a wedding from the mainland was a bit overwhelming and we didn’t know where to start. That is, until we met Lori! From securing our date, to selecting a venue, Tropical Maui Weddings made the process a breeze.
They put together a great proposal of vendors to choose from with reasonable prices for each. There are so many things you don’t think about when starting to plan a destination wedding and they had that covered too. They get preferred pricing with all of the top vendors so you are already saving money. Everything felt reasonable and they gave great advice on where we could save and where we could upgrade. Other wedding planners are all about the money and will give you a cookie cutter proposal, not TMW! They will put together a custom plan based on your idea for your special day. You quickly realize the cost of paying for TMW is 1000% worth it.
Lori and the team were super organized and helped keep us on track to make sure our wedding was planned well in advance. They were super communicative, and always responded back to us in a timely manner. When it comes to your wedding day you won’t have to worry about a thing if you hire TMW as your wedding planners! They make sure everything goes according to plan, that it all looks beautiful, and will go above and beyond to make your day special.
Our wedding was originally planned for June of 2020. Of course, that all changed with the onset of the pandemic. With all of the stress around having to move our wedding after sending invitations, and not knowing when things would go back to normal, the TMW team was there every step of the way. They worked with us to make sure that when our wedding was rescheduled, it would be the best day ever. Lori and team were comforting and made moving everything easy with so much patience along the way.
When our day finally came, it was truly perfect and couldn’t have been better! TMW exceeded our expectations and we didn’t have to worry about a thing. We were able to be in the moment and enjoy every second of it! – This is so important because it goes by quick.
Lori, her husband Jamie, their daughters Sherron and Chloe, and the rest of their team were there cheering us on and making sure everything was perfect. Jamie is also an amazing musician who we had perform at our wedding along with the talented Derick Sebastian and our awesome DJ.
We can’t say enough about how special they made us feel and how perfect our wedding day was. We still receive so many compliments on our wedding from friends and family and this is all thanks to Tropical Maui Weddings!
Hiring TMW was truly the best decision we could have made. Do yourself a favor and hire Tropical Maui Weddings to plan your wedding day in Maui! You will feel like celebrities with this team behind you! It’s no wonder why they win so many awards!
We will always cherish our wedding day thanks to Lori and her team. Thank you, Tropical Maui Weddings!
Anna R
5.0
1/01/2023
We are forever grateful to Lori and the TMW team for their outstanding work on our wedding from beginning to end. We knew it would be tough not being there physically and they made...
it as easy as possible. From the first visit to the venue, to the tastings trip, to the actual day, and all the shipments Lori took in at her home for us, we can’t thank them enough. The day of the wedding went SO smoothly and her team made us feel so special and loved. We had so many guests from all over the world - the US, Australia, Europe, New Zealand, South Africa- and all of our guests were absolutely amazed with the entire event. We highly recommend the TMW team. Future Brides - you need Lori in your wedding planning life, I PROMISE you!
Ellen N
5.0
12/30/2022
I feel so lucky to have picked Lori and the TMW team to plan my wedding. Since I'm not based in Maui, I really wanted a local planner and Lori is definitely the right choice.
Lori...
knows all the good vendors locally based in Maui -- for the big items like photography and catering, she just recommends a couple choices with detailed pricing and I only need to compare and pick one. I can't stress enough how much time this saves me. And looking retrospectively, these are truly good vendors who were perfect for the wedding! Lori's connection also handles for emergency situation when one of my bridesmaid's dress doesn't fit and we found this out 1 day before the wedding, so Lori recommended a tailor who was able to fix it last minute!
Lori also runs a wedding storage. Being a lifelong procrastinator, I bought so many things from Amazon last minute, and Lori must have signed 10+ packages for me over the few days before my wedding..... This makes my life so much easier since I don't have to worry about packages not arriving on time or packing everything into my already bloated luggage. Plus, the storage contains many decors and props donated by previous brides. We were able to borrow quite a few things for the wedding decor, even some tradition Chinese tea ceremony decors from a previous wedding planned by Sherron!
Lori is also super responsible and professional. During the planning phase, she was always responsive to my requests, questions and comments. Even after the wedding, she goes above and beyond to secure some deals with a vendor. I don't even have enough space to go into how the wedding planning was during Covid, and how well Lori handled the date changes, etc, etc.
Apart of all her professionalism, Lori just has a such a sweet personality and is fun to work with! I can tell Lori and Jamie don't see wedding planning as just a business, they bring a human touch to the process and I'm really glad to have them as part of my special day!
Ia H
5.0
12/27/2022
Lori and the TMW team were amazing and we couldn't have picked anyone better. We knew planning a destination wedding would be difficult but Lori made it so easy for us from the beg...
inning all the way to the end. On our wedding day, everything went so smoothly. We did not have to worry about anything at all and was able to really enjoy the day with our loved ones. All our guests had such a wonderful time. We highly recommend the TMW team. They were incredible and we're so happy to have chosen them. Thank you again for making our day so special!
Emily M
5.0
12/27/2022
Lori and the TMW team was incredible and I could not recommend them more. We had so many road bumps (including my husband getting Covid a few days before the wedding) and they were...
able to move our entire wedding to the next week once he was better and out of quarantine. For my husband and I, the largest part of hiring a wedding planner was to have someone who was dependable and would help with all issues, big and small. That was TMW to a tee and we couldn't be more grateful to them! On top of being crisis management experts, Lori provided amazing recommendations for other vendors (and were also able to find last minute replacements for videography and for photo booth), including different options with different price points, a fabulous wedding planning tool and an incredible day of team who helped the day go as smooth as possible. If you are getting married on Maui, you need to choose Tropical Maui Weddings!
Nicole W
5.0
9/15/2022
Sherron and the whole TMW team are amazing!! They made the whole process so easy and were great to have on-point locally as I was planning a destination wedding. They managed all o...
f the vendors, which took a lot of the heavy lift and stress off of us! Our wedding was absolutely perfect, and the TMW team truly thought of every little detail to make sure the ceremony and reception were both beautiful and ran smoothly. I can't recommend them enough!
Alie C
5.0
7/07/2022
Lori and Jamie are truly amazing! My husband and I knew we wanted a destination wedding but were nervous to move forward with planning a wedding that was so far from home. We found...
TMW online, and as soon as we spoke with Lori we knew we wanted to work with her. She made the entire planning process easy, and enjoyable! She was so organized throughout and made sure we knew exactly what we needed to do so we weren’t left guessing. On our wedding day, Lori had an amazing team with her to help make sure everything went perfectly… they were all amazing! They made sure my husband and I didn’t have to worry about a thing on the big day and that was so appreciated. They made our dreams a reality and we truly had the best day ever! Please don’t hesitate to book with TMW- you will not regret it!
Cheryl J
5.0
1/01/2022
Lori and Jamie are my Rock Stars! Lori and Jamie were a surprise from my husband.
here goes my story...
Lori and I go back many years...I was with her when she met Jamie during ...
our girls trip to Maui.
Years later, I was blessed to meet my husband-to-be. I really wanted Lori to marry us but due to other circumstances she was unable to...at least that is what I thought.
Lori, Jamie and my husband masterminded this surprise over a 2- year timeframe (mainly due to pandemic). Lori and Jamie traveled from Maui to Iowa.
The night before the wedding, we were taking out our hosts for dinner. You got it...Lori appeared and yes, I couldn't stop crying. Lori not only married us but helped me with my make-up, flowers, hair, my stupid shoes (thankfully, Lori had grabbed my sandals), photos, etc... She was perfect touch to my perfect day. AND to top it all off, Jamie sang my favorite song plus entertained our guests. It was a perfect...I still tear up thinking about it. I couldn't have asked for a more beautiful day.
Kathy H
5.0
1/01/2022
Lori and Jamie are the “Best”! Their sincerity and professionalism are next to none! Communication was too notch! You will not be disappointed with Tropical Maui Weddings!
Veronica W
5.0
12/30/2021
A big thank you to Sherron and Lori for giving us the most memorable night. We will definitely be back to plan our vow renewal for our 10 year anniversary. Again, thank you for all...
that you and your team have done. We are so grateful.
Danica K
5.0
11/11/2021
Sherron, Jamie and their team was outstanding. First off, I lived in Amsterdam the entire time we planned it up until I moved home 2 weeks before my wedding. It was a 12 hour time ...
difference, so communication was slow between us and conversations had to be carefully planned. And Sherron made everything perfect and worked so well with me being on the other side of the world. She made me feel very taken care of. It was worth every penny for 7-star service leading up to and on my wedding day. They are organized in a way I have never seen before in the weddings I’ve been a bridesmaid in. All of my guests were very impressed and absolutely loved the team. Everyone has repeatedly told me it was the nicest wedding they have ever been to and trust Sherron to guide you there. We had 70 guests and maybe 25 staff, and everyone was blown away by the level of service. Food and drinks being brought out to guests at their seats. And Sherron was so great, for example when photos are being taken she was asking what we needed (food/drinks) making suggestions because your brain barely works on your wedding day, and instantly water, drinks, appetizers were brought to where we were standing. At the last minute I realized my veil wasn’t on before walking down the aisle, her team member dropped everything and ran back to the house to find it, stuck it in my hair and sent me down the aisle. The whole team talks on these little radios in their earpiece so things happen as soon as you ask. It was really above anything I expected. Another thing, my mustard yellow dinner napkins didn’t get delivered on Amazon in time and Sherron made it happen and I was honestly expecting these coral colored ones we discussed as a backup and magically there were mustard yellow napkins on the wedding day. It was magical with the aerial artists, the chandeliers, the table settings. We went with craft cocktails and the mai tais came in a beautiful clear tiki glass. The whiskey/scotch/bourbon bar was a huge hit, no bottle was left behind there. DJ Del kept the party dancing all night (no slow songs) until it ended in a full blown huge jumping and dancing bash. The food was served by sugar beach catering and it was top tier. Everyone absolutely loved the food. Every vendor we chose Sherron single handedly guided us to them, communicated our needs to them, and helped make the execution perfect. Worth every penny and wouldn’t change a thing. It was the perfect day.
Mea F
5.0
10/20/2021
Having Sherron, Jamie, Lori and everyone at Tropical Maui Wedding help plan/ coordinate our wedding was the BEST decision we made for this entire wedding! They always went above an...
d beyond every request and expectation we had.
We didn’t even get around to shop for different wedding planners because Sherron was just
that good! Being the first and only one we talked to and we knew already we didn’t need to look no further. We worked with Sherron for 2 1/2 years due to COVID but we never had a question or concern they couldn’t address. At each step of the way Sherron made sure it was in our best interest. She helped me narrow down my million mismatched ideas into a dream vision. Her response and problem solving skills were also lightening fast!
Hands down I would recommend any family and friends that are looking to get married in Maui to work with Tropical Maui Wedding. I can’t wait to plan my vow renewals with them!!!!
Michael K
5.0
12/08/2020
Sherron is an absolute rockstar! We eventually had to cancel due to COVID, but throughout, and even after the cancellation, Sherron was timely, professional, creative and a pleasur...
e to work with for my fiance and I. I would highly recommend her and Tropical Maui Weddings.
Response from Tropical Maui Weddings on 12/08/2020
Aloha Michael,
I’m so sorry Covid through a curve ball in your wedding plans. What matter...
s is that you and Morgan are healthy and together. We will be here when you want to celebrate your 10 year wedding renewal in Maui. Sending lots of love and strength your way.
Rick V
5.0
10/02/2020
Just amazing! Lori at Tropical Maui Weddings is incredible. She and her husband Jamie exceeded our expectations by miles! Our wedding - true to form (unfortunately) - had an immens...
e challenge preventing us from being able to have it on Tue Aug 28; the Category 5 Hurricane Lane in late Aug 2018 that hovered in front of the Big Island and creating a ton of storm rain for Maui. We were closely watching the news and weather channel, and keeping in constant touch with Lori, who provided so much frequent real-time info and reassurance as the days neared, what it was like on Maui with Hurricane Lane slamming the islands and not leaving! We were the last flight out of the Bay Area, (and Canada). All our family and friends had their flights cancelled, except those coming from Australia who were already in the air - all rebooked 36hours later, thankfully.
Lori and team were organizing and conducting weddings successfully, but Hurricane Lane, not leaving or moving more than 2mph, battered Maui harder. Inquiring with Lori about possibly moving our wedding from Tue to Wed 29Sep, she - calm, knowledgeable, reassuring and resourceful as always - juggling an increasing amount of changes and rescheduling weddings that were being upended, said she would get back with us within 2 hours!! She did. And with news that our Olowalu location and all the vendors were holding Tue & Wed available for us. Wow! Right?! Incredible! We chose Wed immediately. Lori had it arranged within another hour with all the vendors and Olowalu. Just Incredible! We were so thankful. Some weddings on the island were cancelled due to Hurricane Lane, and on Tue 28Sep, the fires that sparked in Lahaina, consumed 9 homes. (and I believe extinguishing one life!)
It was heartbreaking. Wildfires during a Cat5 Hurricane?! How?! Lori and her team were amazing - what they all had to deal with; cancelations, rescheduling possibilities, managing and coordinating vendors and wedding locations, stressed out brides & grooms, including us. Lori and Tropical Maui Weddings are worth every dollar!
Lori also helped us immensely by offering up the wedding decorations she has available from previous weddings that she's collected over the years, that we could chose from. And we did! Our decorations were perfect! All from her collection. It was very endearing to spend so much time with Lori, her husband Jamie at their house choosing everything and finalizing decisions. We were made to feel like family - they made our entire wedding planning, wedding ceremony, and reception, an amazing experience. At no point did it feel like we just had a Project Manager plan our wedding and reception - we had an empathic, personable, capable expert who can clearly manage multiple projects wit the same personable touch and care, attention to details, that make all the difference.
And she is very familiar with Olowalu, which also gave us confidence we had the right planner.
Jamie also is an incredible musician who we had play at our wedding and also ran the music at our reception - above and beyond! Amazing! It was clear we needed Jamie to help us successfully manage the music and equipment and proved to be the right call.
We have such incredible memories from our improbable wedding that almost didn't happen. We love Lori, Jamie, Sherry who made a seemingly impossible wedding, possible and magnificent!
Don't hesitate to contact us if you have any questions, or want to conduct a reference for their capabilities.
Sean H
5.0
9/15/2020
My wedding was the best day of my life until my son was born. Lori made everything stress free and could not have made things go smoother and on budget.
Sally W
5.0
5/17/2020
Lori, Jamie, and Sherron were absolutely wonderful to work with and Tropical Maui Weddings really made our wedding day spectacular! Planning a destination wedding already has so ma...
ny logistically challenges but the team at TMW made everything easy and worry-free. I really felt like I could trust Lori with all the details to make everything work well and look amazing. Her communication was great as she was always quick to answer emails especially in the last few weeks leading up to our wedding. My husband and I both felt like Lori and her team really wanted to make our day special and to accommodate all of our needs. All of the vendors Lori recommended were also fantastic. I didn’t have a clear picture of what I wanted but by following TMW and some of their favorite vendors on Instagram, we were able to put together an idea of how we wanted everything to look. Lori and her team then made it all a reality on our big day! Our guests loved everything, especially the venue (Olowalu Plantation House) and drinks (Aloha Bars Maui). We honestly have no complaints about our experience and would definitely recommend Tropical Maui Weddings!!
Response from Tropical Maui Weddings on 05/17/2020
Aloha Sally,
Thank you so much for your kind words. We are truly honored that you truste...
d TMW to take this journey with you. We send nothing but love and light from Maui. Cheers to a beautiful new chapter with your hubby!
Love,
The TMW Team
Rebeca R
5.0
10/24/2019
Lori and her family were amazing! They helped us every step of the way! From the bouquet, our donut tower, to the little details of having cute parasols for our guests! Lori also h...
elped us with great recommendations for photographers, musicians, and officiants. Any questions we had they would answer immediately. Very attentive. I would totally recommend them!
Mahalo! Love is sent your way🤙💗💖
Heather D
5.0
10/22/2019
Tropical Maui Weddings (TMW) is a 5-stars+++ wedding planning company. This company is a family run operation, which makes everything more intimate. The A-team includes Lori (the M...
rs/ fabulous planner/life of the team), Jamie (the Mr/ Sound guy/Tech guy/Strong arms for all the handy work), and Sherron (the daughter/ the social media guru/creative lady). Lori and her team made the wedding planning and wedding day smooth and easy! There was no way to plan for the wedding as my husband are I both located in California. It is often difficult to trust someone to manage one of the biggest moments in life. However, as I got to know Lori through her short stories about herself, her family, and her vendors. I started to become more comfortable and confident with this company!
Prior to arriving to Maui, Lori and I have spent months exchanging emails on vendors, decorations, and everything in between. She was attentive and offered straightforward perspective. She is also very knowledgeable with pricing and vendors.
Upon arrival in Maui, Lori and her team met my family and husband. We went through everything. She was thorough and thoughtful. She also baked some good cookies for our meeting. This company has an extensive storage that is full of goodies to use for the wedding. To name a few - plate settings, tables settings, candles, signs, baskets, and tea sets. I can go on and on, she has so much, and I can honestly say that saved so much on not having to buy these items.
Lori handled large and small crises like a pro! I texted her that I needed a lint roller that morning for the groom. That same afternoon when I walked into the bridal suite and a lint roller was sitting on the chair. One of our family members had a sick toddler the night before the wedding and needed a specific diet. Lori immediately contacted the food vendor and made the changes happened three hours before the ceremony. I would call that flexibility and top-notch customer services!
We didn’t get to try our wedding food or meet any of our other vendors prior to the wedding because my husband and I did not have the time to travel to Maui. So, we really had to trust Lori’s words and she delivered on her words! All the vendors were amazing!
Although TMW does not advertise this as their slogan, I personally witnessed and experienced first-hand that they are customer-centered and customer-focused! This meant they met us where we were at including our needs and budget. TMW was honest and did not tried to up sell products that I did not needed. TMW laid out all my options so that I can pick and choose based on my own budget. They were worked hard to keep within my budget.
Side note: We came during the Maui fire in early October 2019 and were displaced for a night. We ended up staying with our relative in Kihei. But Lori, without hesitations offer her spare bedrooms to us! I was so taken by her generosity and her kindness!
To summarize, this company focuses on love and family, which I think are of the two of most important things any wedding needs. I can’t say enough about this family and their commitment at making one of the most important day of our lives into one of the most memorable day of our lifetime. Thank you TMW!
Jamie R
5.0
10/21/2019
We loved working with Tropical Maui Weddings! Our day turned out better then imagined. They had every detail organized and their recommendations for vendors were amazing!!
Chloe T
5.0
10/19/2019
OMG is the only way I can put it when talking about Lori and her team at TMW. Their response time, accuracy, and recommendations were by far amazing and made planning my wedding ea...
sier than imaginable. The people I was worried about pleasing left our event without words. The little details were taken care of without me needing to worry or get involved. Lori had every single thing taken care of which allowed me to enjoy the day and take in all the special moments of it stress free. Everyone asks me what part of my wedding was the best and I always say my wedding planner. This team deserves all of the recognition possible because they do their job and more. To Lori’s husband Jaime with his amazing voice and her girls working behind the scenes, nobody could ask for a better group. Thank you Lori and TMW for everything you did for us! You guys have made our first steps into marriage effortless.
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