Savvy Weddings

to have Amanda & her team guide us through the planning, postponement, and re-planning our wedding in Hawaii via phone calls & emails. When we approached the final stretch, Amanda graciously offered to tie up all my loose ends, coordinate with all of our vendors, and keep/maintain a master plan (even with all my on-the-fly changes). 
 By the time we flew into Hawaii for our wedding week & met Amanda in person, it was like meeting up with an old friend. Amanda & team ran the day smoothly from start-to-finish and made sure our bridal party & family had fun throughout. She even made sure my now-husband and I stayed hydrated, ate our food & took breaks just to breathe & enjoy the day.

 She nailed our vision for the day, set the vibes right, and a month later, our loved ones continue to rave about our wedding. We can proudly say our wedding day was worth the wait. Thank you, Amanda & the Savvy team for making our day so special!

er of the "Big" Items taken care of. However, we really needed help with the little details you normally don't think of, finalizing plans with Vendors, and of course the Day of. Sandra was in constant communication with us via email and left no stone unturned. Rehearsal and the Day of went seamlessly! Sandra and her Team never missed a beat, never stopped moving, and always knew what my Bride and I needed. Sandra really heard us and made our day one of the best of our lives. Very thankful to her and her Team! It was an amazing day and everything was perfect!!

en care of by Amanda and the Savvy team, especially planning our wedding from the mainland, and after 2+ years of waiting, finally had the most magical wedding celebration we could have imagined -- all thanks to Savvy. Beyond the professional management and coordination of vendors, Amanda also provided a personal touch that is hard to come by where we felt like we were working with a close friend and confidant who provided moral support each step of the way. If you're hoping to plan a wedding in Hawaii, I highly recommend Savvy for all your wedding planning needs. You won't regret it!

ow grateful I am that she helped us have the perfect day!

ing! She was there with us every step of the way, creating a weekend celebration where we could savor each moment. We are so grateful to her and the incredible Saavy team!

panicking, she and Sandra were complete pros at keeping us calm and collected. They even did some last minute improvements that were totally unexpected and overwhelmingly amazing. My wife and I were honestly left breathless with how great a job they did. Amanda and her team have professional working relationships with vendors all over the island. Every time we talked to a vendor, everyone said “oh yea, if Amanda is your coordinator, you’re good to go” (and we were!). Thank you Savvy for everything you did for us. It was a rough ride through the pandemic, but boy you did astonishing work. We’ll always value the friendship we developed while planning our perfect wedding.

a ton of last minute changes to my venue and everything was absolutely seamless! It was perfect! Even at night when it was raining during the reception they were helping mop up the dance floor so no one would fall. These ladies are hands down the most professional group of people in the business and I would recommend them to anyone I know! My wedding day was absolutely perfect (even down to the pouring rain) and I literally owe all of it to Savy!!

lity." And that is just what they did! Because we got ready at a beach house off site from our ceremony, a team member was there to make sure we were on time and had everything we needed before we left, while the rest of the team was setting up at the venue. When I first saw our ceremony and reception area I couldn't believe it! Everything looked perfect and just how I wanted it. The best part and the thing the we appreciated the most was that they made sure that we were ok, that we ate, and that we were enjoying our special day. They took away all of the stress so that we could enjoy ourselves and be with our guests. I cannot imagine all of the correspondence that went on behind the scenes w/ all of our other vendors and appreciate their hard work and professionalism.

of our worries. We had regular skype meetings when we needed to talk about elements of the wedding or if I needed help deciding something. She was on the ball with our planning timeline and was so knowledgeable about the wedding world. I could ask her any question, and she had an answer or suggestion. She went above and beyond to make sure that our day was perfect and let me tell you it was! It exceeded all our expectations and dreams. I would recommend her to anyone planning a wedding in Hawaii. You will not be disappointed. Thank you Jenn!!

ng us things we shouldn't worry about, and things we need to put more thought into. I highly recommend having a day of coordinator, especially having Savvy be that.

d for - Setting up table numbers, centerpieces, and place cards - Recommending a good videographer - Helped draft a timeline - Bustling the wedding dress for the reception - Arranging everyone for the group and table photos - Sharing Banzai Toast etiquette and format - Facilitating the breakdown - Helping with vendor payments and gratuities - Was available to resolve any unforseen issues UNFAVORABLE: - Slow to respond to email (typically 1 week for basic inquiries) - Recommended Vendor List included a vendor who was no longer in business - Rehearsal Ceremony was severely lacking (~ 10 minute practice of the ceremony; no rehearsal lunch was organized or facilitated as listed in the contract); did not confirm their availability until the day before - Unfriendly to family friends who were helping with the favor boxes and reception table - Was also a day-of-coordinator for a wedding that ended less than 12 hours before ours (same venue though) - For wedding party and family photos, we had to ask guests behind us to move ourselves and to keep finding family members who had wandered off REHEARSAL / CEREMONY We were disappointed that we got dressed up and drove down to Waikiki for the rehearsal and we only received directions on where to stand. We did not practice walking to the music or discuss what was going to happen in the ceremony. The officiant said that Jenn would be familiar with his ceremony and he wouldn't be needed for the rehearsal, but he clearly was. During the actual ceremony, I was confused when the officiant asked us to recite personal vows to each other that neither of us had written. Additionally, the harpist was not cued (as asked) to start playing the recessional or told when to do it, so the bride and groom recessed down the aisle to no music. A more coordinated and thought-out rehearsal could have avoided confusion all around. Additionally, there was no offer or inquiry to facilitate/organize a rehearsal lunch as outlined in the "Tall" package. RECOMMENDATIONS to the Coordinator (for above-and-beyond service): - Offer alternative breakfast options (we felt our only choice was the $40 hotel breakfast) - Remind the bride of how much time she has specifically to get ready (10 mins, 15 mins, etc.) instead of suggesting she put on her dress "soon" (I didn't realize how close to the ceremony time it was). - Offer the crochet hook as a tool to help with buttons immediately, before the bride even starts getting ready (4 different people attempted to do them before it was offered, but still very glad you had it!) - After putting on the wedding dress, it needed to be tugged down a bit to smooth out the wrinkles and buttons in the back (something I couldn't see). - Ask the bride if she would like the veil around her shoulders before going out (something I didn't remember to do) - Before telling the bride and groom when it's time to cut the cake, ask them if they would like to wash their hands first or wipe them down (after so many hand shakes and hand holding, feeding each other by hand wasn't appealing) - Ask what drink the bride and groom would like to have waiting for them at their table (we didn't have anything to toast with during the intro speeches except our water glasses)

n knew how to put a beautiful wedding the way we wanted, only thing we had to do was trusting her. Our wedding was so much fun, we would not mind doing it again. Choosing Savvy wedding was a best thing we did for our wedding, we were so glad that we found her. Thank you Jenn, Kelly and Tayzah!

perfect for me as I'm a busy mom of two kiddos and work a full-time job. My family is back east so it was mostly just my husband and I making all the wedding panning decisions. I really needed support as planning a wedding can be so stressful. Having Jenn and her team made the process so easy and I felt like I never needed to worry because they always had my back. I loved that they would always work around our schedule when we would talk on the phone. I'm not the girl who has dreamed of my wedding day my whole life and they were able to help me put together all my thoughts about what I thought I wanted and what really didn't matter in the end. They made these few ideas of mine into a reality. Everything was so beautiful and elegant. They spoke to my husband and I about things we like and don't like and gave us ideas on traditional Hawaiian culture which we wanted to incorporate into our special day. They were so kind and friendly and all of our vendors minus the venue and food (because we already had selected that before we hired the Savvy Team) came from their recommendations. All of our vendors were amazing and not one was a disappointment. As this was a destination wedding they helped us plan several other events for our guests. Everyone raved about the Luau and the day after brunch. It was an amazing chance to have a little extra time with our guests before and after our wedding. They even booked an excursion for my brother and his family. and put together some amazing welcome bags. This is the best part....we had our ceremony and reception at a hotel. Our ceremony was outside and a random stranger started to walk through our ceremony site (approximately 5-10 minutes before our ceremony was to begin). My family and friends said Jenn immediately asked the person to leave explaining this was a private event and got on the phone with the event planner of the hotel to make sure that little area where people could walk though was roped off! I loved hearing this because these are the little touches that really make the difference. The Savvy Team was amazing the day of our wedding and was really looking out for us to make sure we had everything we needed. By far hiring Jenn and her team was the best decision in our wedding planning process. They are truly at the top of their game and I still can't get over what we paid to have this incredible service. I highly recommend Savvy Weddings.

their positive experience with you. We are so grateful to have you on our wedding day and cannot thank you enough. We were able to really enjoy our day. We knew it would be crazy but we had no idea how chaotic the day gets.

at sold us on working with them. Out of all the planners we reached out to, Jen was the quickest to respond and was the friendliest to talk to. Once we decided to move forward with Savvy’s destination package, Jen helped us hit the ground running and figure out the plan for the next several. Throughout the course of the planning process she kept us up to speed on everything she was organizing and helped keep us on track for the items we were managing. When it came time to select vendors, she provided us with several options for each one and provided insight into what she like best about them. If we asked to see additional options, Jen and her team would quickly source them and send them our way. Jen also helped us organize a planning trip to Hawaii where we met with all of the vendors and did the venue walk through. Jen did an amazing job scheduling the meetings and also made sure we had time to relax and enjoy our trip. When it came time for the wedding, Jen helped us plan and coordinator all our wedding week activities as well as the packing and delivery of the welcome bags. When there was an issue with one of the events and the number of guests (which was our fault), Jen was there to work with the vendor and smooth it over. On our wedding day, Jen and Tracy were both there to ensure it was flawless. Whenever we needed something or wanted to make an adjustment, they made it happen. It was so wonderful not having to worry about anything because we knew Jen and Tracy had it handled. We were also really happy with how they interacted with and helped our guests. Several guests told us after that they were very impressed with Jen and Tracy and were jealous that they did not have Savvy as their wedding planner. We would highly recommend Savvy to anyone planning a wedding or event!

e with Jen through the phone or email. The wedding is near year end. I was super busy at work as well plus the wedding planning plus this is the first time that two parents will meet. You can imagine the pressure. Jen made it super easy for me. They sent me a very specific run-down before the wedding. Although, we couldn't find a time to look at all the decorations before hand, it turned out perfectly. Absolutely beautiful. All vendors arrived on schedule which is super awesome! All parents felt the wedding is great and the decoration is pretty. We are super grateful for the chef and photographer. They are absolutely excellent. All people loved food even the ones that are not used to western style food. They all loved the pictures. It looks like we are photoshopped in setting but it is real picture taken for us. Jen made it so easy for me during the perfect day. I felt like a bride !!!! I am so glad I trust Savvy and Jen to do my wedding especially my wedding is super small. All in all, I am very happy with the service and definitely gonna recommend Savvy to all my friends.

hold for a good 4 months around the time baby was born, but Jenn was so understanding and supportive, guided us with what needed to get done without ever pressuring us. Our wedding day would not have happened if there weren't for Jenn and her team's help. Jenn did all the negotiations with the vendors, only time we ever interacted with the vendors were for payments. The day could not have been any more beautiful and amazing. It was practically a stress-free wedding planning, even with pregnancy and being a brand new parents. Cannot thank Jenn enough for her help!

of the details on her, and yet she managed to stay calm even until the very last minute. What I loved about her the most is definitely her calmness (it surely rubbed in me since I easily panic), professionalism, attentiveness and the assurance she gives her clients. Not only that she helped us stick with our budget, but she also made us feel at ease knowing that we don't lose any of the vendors we wanted for our wedding. And, if you're a very detail oriented person, Jenn is the best coordinator to go to. She listens attentively to every detail, making sure that you will have your dream wedding. I've pinched myself several times since after the wedding, so I'm sure it wasn't only just a dream. :) Thank you again to Jenn, Traci and Terri for all of your help! :)

d (even down to tiny details such as packing up a few plates of food for me and my groom). Jenn is very professional and extremely easy to work with. Her husband, Rich, is great and he helped build a beautiful arch for our ceremony as well as hand steamed our table linens amongst a million other things that day. They are a SUPER DUO! On my wedding day, I was calm, cool, and collected because I knew that Jenn had everything under control. Her team was with us from morning to night, without skipping a beat. I honestly couldn't have had the wedding of my dreams without Jenn and her team. I highly recommend anyone getting married, whether you need full planning or simply day of coordination to hire Savvy Weddings. They are a God send!

collected, I could tell right away she was extremely organized. We got the destination package, which included unlimited communication and coordination of all wedding week events. I highly recommend this package to anyone planning a wedding outside of Hawaii. Jenn was respectful of our budget, and with each vendor (flowers, photographer, music, etc) she was able to provide a "budget option," a "higher end" option," and everything in between. This allowed us to have excellent, reliable vendors at prices that fit our budget. The only thing I wasn't thrilled about was communication. I would have preferred more regular phone meetings so we could talk about the progress of the wedding plans. What usually happened was I would get several emails at one time. Despite this minor setback, it did not affect the outcome of the wedding at all! What I really liked was that Savvy Weddings helped me plan golf outings during the week of our wedding, and a farewell brunch the morning after our wedding. Jenn and her team also delivered customized welcome bags to all our guests around the island. Little things like this really enhanced our guests' experience! I arrived in Hawaii, all I had to do was relax and enjoy! On the day of my wedding, everything was planned by the minute, not once did I feel stressed or rushed. The Halekulani staff, Jenn's team, and the rest of our vendors worked together perfectly to give us an unforgettable wedding experience. It was very important to me that I enjoy my wedding day with minimal stress, and my guests enjoy as well! Savvy Weddings exceeded our expectations, and having a full service coordinator was worth every penny! It's been almost a month after our wedding and we are still buzzing from all the great memories!

kg which took care of nearly everything A-Z wedding related. Our other wedding weekend details/activities we handled ourselves (Rehearsal dinner, guest gift bags, post-Wedding Beach Day) which was fine. In the beginning there were a few stops and starts after Savvy had a string of unfortunate tech issues. That was slightly unsettling but luckily none of my files were lost. It was challenging at times given email was easiest for me with the time difference but if I really needed to reach Jenn I could always pick up the phone. As we got closer to the wedding the issues were resolved and we had a standing weekly call which was helpful. If you are looking for someone who is super bubbly and over the top – that’s not Jenn. Jenn is cool, calm, collected and handles business. She’s experienced in the Wedding Planning business and has strong relationships with the majority of our vendors. I had a vision of what I wanted but wasn’t always the best at articulating it or making swift decisions. Jenn was patient with me and always came to me with a range of options. We hit the ground running once we landed in Hawaii a week before the wedding. We met at our venue a couple times, and with our photographer and videographer on timelines – she even accompanied us to Costco where we purchased all the liquor for reception. Any question or concern we had she addressed and by our wedding day we the only thing left in my mind (and stomach) were butterflies. Jenn’s assistant arrived at my hotel that morning and took me through the run of show for the day. She accompanied me and my bridesmaids to ceremony site. We were running a bit behind which I was concerned about but later learned (wedding planner trick!) Jenn had built in extra time to accommodate everything we wanted – including a Tahitian dance performance and Fire Knife dancer. Everything I had in my head was brought to life and the day was pretty much perfect. Couldn’t have done it without Savvy, Jenn and her team!

nn worked with us every step of the way and was willing to take Skype calls anytime, sometimes as early as 7 am Hawaii time, or even 8 pm her time. Jenn had great suggestions for ideas, as well as extensive connections with vendors and was always looking out for our best interests along the way. Jenn was able to land some great deals for us. Jenn was consistent with our weekly meetings to ensure all items were on schedule. Jenn and her assistant Chris met with us as soon as we landed in Hawaii to tour the Palace grounds and lay out the vision for the big day. Jenn created a master timeline for the wedding, updated the budget throughout with all of the changes, communicated with all of the vendors and even found an iron and ironing board for some of the groomsmen who needed a quick iron before they walked down the isle! Jenn did a wonderful job making sure I was as happy as can be on my wedding day and made sure she dealt with all of the issues that are bound to come up with such a big production. Jenn followed through with the decorations we discussed and her husband was even there on the wedding day with a big smile and was helping out where he could. A couple things to mention, the planning of my wedding was over 1 year long. Jenn seemed to really start getting down and dirty about 6 months out. I learned to leave Jenn very detailed phone messages and she would then respond via email which I became accustom to. One thing that was basically out of her hands was where the Groom and his groomsmen got ready. They were supposed to use a theatre room with AC, but as the day got closer we realized this room was not available until later in the day and the groomsmen had to get ready in another building that consisted of a hallway and two bathrooms. This was pretty hot and not ideal, but much of this was more with the venue that with Jenn. Also, we rented a vintage Rolls Royce to drive myself and my parents to the I'olani Palace and then drove me and my father during the ceremony. The car was reserved until a certain time and was supposed to take my Grandfather home as he is older and we did not anticipate him staying the whole night. Grandpa surprisingly stayed most of the night bc he was having such a great time, but the driver of the Rolls Royce also stayed without alerting anyone, which caused an additional cost to be incurred. I would have liked the driver to alert someone his time was up and if he was going to stay longer to discuss what the extra charges would be up front. I would have liked Jenn or someone from her team to have checked on this to avoid any confusion. Overall I cannot imagine my wedding without the help of Jenn and Savvy Weddings and would recommend her and her team to anyone! Thank you so much Savvy Weddings for all of your hard work and wonderful results!

t have been able to plan our destination wedding had it not been for Jenn and her talented team - big thanks to Kris and Traci! They handled communication with and choosing of all the vendors, and helped with discounts and recommendations along the way; their day-of support was phenomenal and attentive. The one thing to keep in mind is that everything tends to run on Hawaii time - we found ourselves frustrated with the pace of replies during the planning process, but in the end (particularly in the last month) it all came together beautifully. So just be patient and prepared to wait a while on her responses. The result was a spectacular wedding which was more than we ever dreamed was possible!!

ice. The pre-wedding meetings with Jenn (the owner) helped us think through some of the things that we didn't really know about, so we felt like we were in good shape of the wedding day. Her assistant was very friendly and cheerful, and made me feel special while I was getting ready. Unfortunately, I didn't get the same friendly, cheerful feeling from the owner, which is why I can't give it a full 5 stars. Overall, we were glad to have this help and it is a useful service. Definitely worth the small investment for peace of mind.