The Perfect Wedding, LLC

My husband, Brandon, and I got married earlier this year and our wedding was a complete dream come true! As soon as we began planning, we knew finding the perfect wedding planner was important because it could make or break our experience. I'm extremely thorough and like to explore options but after our initial discussion with Cherise, we both knew we'd found "the one." And we were right! From the very beginning, Cherise put us at ease and kept us on track. Having her guidance on which vendors to hire and which decisions to make when was invaluable. One of my favorite things about Cherise (aside from her calm, sweet personality) is she can take your vision and offer ideas that will maintain the look (which was extremely important to us) but in a more cost-effective way if you'd like (which was helpful to us!). She also is very well-respected in the Maui wedding industry and was able to help us select other vendors in a way that eliminated overwhelm and always made us feel reassured. Lastly, Cherise routinely went above and beyond, even helping us make sure a new vision of ours was realized close to wedding day, when many probably would've said it was too late. When the big day finally arrived, we never doubted her for a moment (and coming from a self-proclaimed "Type A bride," this says A LOT). When Cherise is on your team, she has you - do not worry! :) We will be forever grateful that we met Cherise and that she was a part of such a special day that we will cherish forever. Thank you, Cherise, for giving us the perfect wedding!

We had our dream wedding all thanks to Cherise! Cherise and us met towards the end of 2020, despite unexpected events in the world, we stayed in touch, met in person within safety measure. When we first began wedding planning, i didn't think Maui would be our final choice, it was more of an out of curiosity. When Cherise took us on a tour of the venues, we instantly fell in love with the location, Maui and the people. Despite having 2 years in between our meeting and the actual wedding date, Cherise was very kind and patience with us, especially when we had a billion questions about wedding planning, including logistics, day of events, and small details that we never thought are critical to a well planned wedding. We just want to give a shoutout and million thanks to Cherise, for making our dream wedding come true, without her help, a destination wedding will not be possible. Cherise eased my stress and really helped us fully vision the prefect wedding for us.

Cherise is such a delight to work with. She has a way of putting you at ease, regardless of the situation. From the first zoom meeting to saying goodbye to her after a perfect wedding day, she was the consummate professional. Nothing was left to chance, down to the place card holder. Even when Mother Nature tried to blow my veil off during the wedding ceremony, she was there to secure it in place. And so kind. You cannot go wrong with Cherise.

Long overdue review but we would not have our dream wedding without Cherise. We started working with her a bit over a year before the actual wedding date. She was so responsive and easy to work with. Most brides I knew were always stressed out planning out their wedding, but I never felt that way working with Cherise. Granted we had never been to Hawaii, so planning a wedding at a location we’ve never been to was hard enough, but Cherise made it stress-free and we had complete trust in her. Although we picked out everything from color theme to flower arrangements, when we got to the venue, it was more than we had ever imagined! We were so surprised at how everything turned out. It was truly the perfect wedding! Thank you again, Cherise.

My daughter and her husband planned their perfect wedding with the direction of Cherise. As the mother of the bride I was so grateful to have her expertise. Cherise guided my daughter every step of the way - ideas were never dismissed and the perfect vendors were contacted to create the most beautiful wedding. I live on the east coast so my participation was by Zoom ....my husband and I always felt heard and when asked for clarification we never felt dismissed. Cherise's sense of humor was appropriate and created a relaxed atmosphere to do business in. The days leading up to the wedding were met with assurance that everything was set. My first in person meeting with her was at the rehearsal and I immediately felt that I didn't need to worry about a thing. Cherise is an excellent communicator and went over the plans for the upcoming event. The wedding day was amazing - Cherise was the leader of her team and it was magic to watch everyone create the space the way my daughter had envisioned. No detail was left out. During the reception, my daughter came to me and said -'this is the perfect wedding - I am so happy' And indeed the guests all agreed - this wedding was perfect. Not sure I could thank Cherise enough for making my daughters' dream come true.

My husband and I were married just over a month ago in September in Maui and it was truly one of the best days of my life. The absolute number one piece of advice I'd give to new brides: get a wedding planner. I am a project manager by trade and am very used to coordination and handling logistics, but there is so much about a wedding that I am so incredibly glad I left to the pros, which is where Cherise came in. At the beginning of the planning period, Cherise went above and beyond and coordinated and spent an entire day with us touring four different venues and chatting with us to figure out what exactly we envisioned for the wedding. The planning process was made so much easier with Cherise's years of experience and great working relationships with Maui vendors. On the day of the wedding, Cherise and her daughter, Mele, did an incredible job of handling all the details and EVERYTHING came out perfectly. The table settings, the tent, the food, the bar, all the florals, the sunset, the dance floor, it was all was beautiful, and my husband and I didn't have a single worry - Cherise handled it all. Thank you Cherise & Mele for an incredible wedding day!

When we decided on getting married in Maui, I was stressed to say the least, thinking of trying to plan a whole wedding from Southern California. I looked over so many planners and then my mom found The Perfect Maui Wedding. You know how sometimes you can just look at a picture of a person and feel their personality shine through? I could just tell Cherise was a calming and warm presence. It was so true! Once we had our first chat, I knew she was the one to plan our wedding. She literally eased any and all doubts I had throughout the planning process, and was such a wonderful help every step of the way. She provides so many wonderful options for vendors, and everyone we decided on was phenomenal. Near the end of the process, I started worrying we were going over budget and she helped scale back our floral proposal and gave alternative options for things like lighting. I really appreciated her willingness to listen and help in that regard! Talking to her was honestly my favorite part of the wedding process! She has you curate a Pinterest board of your wedding vision and then we had a chat to go over all the different elements. She really brought our vision to life! I felt like some of our ideas were vague but oh my god, the way she communicated what we wanted to our vendors and the way it all came together was literal perfection. It was so US! I could honestly cry thinking of how beautiful and perfect every single detail was. On the day of, she came to our villa while we were getting our hair and makeup done. She could tell how nervous I was and gave me lavender oil to help calm me. When we arrived at the venue, she said something along the lines of "I know the day has been going slow up to this point, but now everything is going to start going really fast. Remember to take in these moments." I really appreciated that. It did go crazy fast and that reminder really allowed me to let it all soak in as much as possible. The day was so effortless. Cherise made sure everything went the way we planned. She even helped my mom bustle my dress. :) I have heard many stories of brides having regrets and I can confidently say I have none, all because of Cherise's expertise, professionalism, and recommendations. I highly recommend The Perfect Maui Wedding. It was such a pleasure working with Cherise and we are forever grateful for everything she did to make our wedding day perfect.

Cherise (The Perfect Wedding Maui) absolutely made our dreams come true. We started planning our destination wedding at a time when travel to Hawaii was still uncertain. We talked to a couple of planners and Cherise was far and away the easiest to work with. She was prompt, responsive, detail oriented, and super friendly. We never had to worry with Cherise because she was always on top of everything. When we had clear visions of things we wanted, she helped us make them real. When we had no clue about other aspects, she walked us through where to put our attention and helped us make decisions. She knew which details mattered and which didn't, which really helped us work through the planning process with minimal stress. She has great relationships with great vendors which makes everything so much easier. She was also very upfront and transparent about costs and budgets which helped a lot with decision making. Where Cherise went above and beyond, was when we had an unexpected family emergency 2 weeks prior to our wedding date. We made the tough decision to postpone the wedding and Cherise made it all work. She was upfront that it would be a challenge to get all our vendors to move, but somehow she was able to get them all and we were able to have the wedding we planned, just 6 months later. Oh and also she was incredibly caring and supportive through our tough time. The day of the wedding was almost surreal in how much of a dream come true it was. These aspects that we had talked about and shared ideas were real and live and even better than we could've imagined. She organized everything for the day and helped us with a light touch whenever we needed it. I feel like I've left out so many details on how great Cherise and The Perfect Wedding Maui is, but I could keep going on and on and on. We could not have done it without her and we simply couldn't recommend her more.

Cherise is phenomenal! Let us start by saying we only met Cherise in the last month or so of our wedding planning as she was a last minute replacement for our previous wedding coordinator who spontaneously moved to another country a couple months before our wedding. Cherise had the challenge of coming into our wedding last minute and making sure it was pulled off without a hitch. And WOW did she deliver! We immediately felt like we were in absolutely capable hands after our first meeting with Cherise. Somehow she has both the warmth of a best friend and the undeniable professionalism and organizational skill of a high-end corporate lawyer. She made sure we were aware of every detail without making us feel overwhelmed and seamlessly took over communicating with our vendors and venue. When a last minute change of plans due to weather occurred, Cherise did not miss a beat. She communicated constantly via text and was able to create a back-up design and location that was EVEN BETTER than our original plan. She ran us through the entire plan in-person the day before and we felt so secure with her running the show. On the day of the wedding, Cherise was somehow everywhere, but never in a way that detracted for a moment from the wedding. She made sure to instruct us on all the little details that I’m sure go missed by less skilled planners. During a bit of rain on the wedding day, we came up from pictures to find our dinner set-up had been completely shifted over a few feet to be under cover. It was honestly as though it happened by magic. For someone to have made such a strong impression after only a month and a few meetings, you know she is fantastic. Please do not hesitate to book her immediately for your wedding. You will absolutely not be disappointed.

Could not recommend Cherise more! She made planning a wedding (especially a remote one) a breeze. Cherise gave us great vendor recommendations and demonstrated considerable knowledge/experience to advise us throughout the wedding planning process. The wedding day went smoothly and exceeded expectation, due largely to Cherise's planning and support.

Cherise was such a joy to work with. She helped my now husband and me plan the wedding remotely over nearly 1.5 years given the pandemic really disrupted our plans. She was so patient and helped to recommend the best location that I could ask for. What's great about Cherise is that she really listens to what we need and then works with us to find the solution. The budget sheet was easy to understand and for areas where we needed help making a decision, Cherise just made it work. Highly highly recommend and we cannot thank her enough!

I can honestly say working with Cherise (ThePerfectWeddingMaui.com) was one of the best decisions we've ever made. My wife and I only knew we wanted to get married in Maui. We attempted to reach out to multiple planners and hotels and didn't know what to expect. Cherise was the only planner that responded promptly, kindly and everything from that first contact was easy and professional. Cherise worked within our budget and our non conventional requests and on the day everything went as smooth as possibly could be. We stuck to our budget and did not lack anything that we asked for. To add this, we had our wedding delayed twice for over 2 years because of COVID and throughout this process Cherise still worked with us, checked up regularly with us and managed to reschedule and re-book everything with all the vendors. Cherise has a great understanding of the vendors and options in Maui. We trusted her with her suggestions and I'm thankful that we did. Everything from the venue, photos, food and music was unknown to us before arrival and I was blown away with how well everything worked out. If you're looking to get married in Maui I highly recommend working with Cherise at ThePerfectWeddingMaui. She caters for all and will work with you to set up what you want.

I could go on forever about how amazing of a wedding coordinator Cherise is. We had our wedding this past May at the Olowalu Plantation House and it was honestly so so wonderful. All thanks to Cherise! My now husband and I both grew up on Maui, but we currently live on Oahu. So we knew that we needed some help coordinating with vendors if we wanted to have it on Maui. ESPECIALLY during Covid! That’s where Cherise stepped in. She just took care of everything! She is so experienced and is super knowledgeable about so many Maui wedding vendors! Not to mention she is just the sweetest person ever! Cherise will think of all the small details and made sure that we had everything covered. We had some little ones attending and I didn’t even think about high chairs until Cherise mentioned it! There were also so many times I would go back and forth on my decisions and Cherise was super patient and was always understanding. I never felt like I was being an inconvenient because she understands just how important it is to have the wedding we dreamed of. Words can’t express how grateful I am to have had Cherise part of the planning process. When the big day came, she took care of everything. I didn’t stress out about what was going on that day because I knew I could trust everything to Cherise. To this day, our family and friends always compliment and rave about how perfect everything was. From the flowers, to the rentals, to the food etc. I highly highly recommend her! She’s honestly the best and you’ll definitely love working with her! Thank you Cherise for helping us create the perfect Maui wedding!! 🥰

When we first got engaged in 2020, things were pretty uncertain in the wedding world. The top 2 biggest priorities for us at the start of our planning journey were to get our venue and then hire a coordinator. Once we locked in our location in Maui, we asked the venue and some locals friends to give us a list of coordinators they preferred. The Perfect Wedding + Cherise stood out (with flying colors). When my husband + I first met Cherise at Olowalu Plantation House, she reminded me a lot of my mom. I know that sounds kind of funny but I was looking for a coordinator that was going to really fight for our wedding vision, had a lot of experience and a solid vendor list while also keeping us within our our budget and settling our nervous hearts being on the mainland in California. I can confidently say that Cherise was literally one of my favorite vendors I've had the pleasure to communicate with. So many people told me how daunting it would be to plan a destination wedding but I can confidently say I really miss the planning process and getting to chat with Cherise. It was so fun and easy. From the moment you book, you get the package giving you a full breakdown of what to expect and how this process is going to look... for my type A brides this was a dream to get. Getting a wedding coordinator is quite literally the most important part of the process and I do not recommend trying to plan a wedding without one. From start to finish, Cherise was organized and provided a quick turn around time in response time. We had so many email chains with so many different vendors, it just really spoke to her professionalism... You have to remind yourself that you're not their only bride but she made me feel like I was. From the overall outline of the wedding, timeline, and vendors to the nitty gritty details she provided options to choose from as well as a couple of preferences from previous brides, etc so you didn't feel too overwhelmed with choices. We had a few video calls to discuss each big step in the process. One of my favorite little touches was Cherise asked us to make a Pinterest vision board and then we broke down each section of the board when it came to florals, decor, the aisle, etc. I was so excited to see it all come together. So when we had our BIG DAY, Cherise gave me some lavender oil to help calm me down because I was so nervous! 2 years of planning and it's all happening right now! After I got into my dress, I remember her coming to me and saying, "Remember, this is YOUR day. You get to decide how the timeline goes and what you want to do." she was doing the absolute most in those 6 hours of the wedding, only coming up to us when necessary and moving us right along through out the night, making adjustments to the timeline as needed/communicating with vendors but she did it with such elegance and grace that I didn't even notice as a bride and really just got to soak in the day. I feel really lucky as a 2022 bride. I see a lot of people on social media saying their regrets and such about planning, their vendors or even their big day but I just can't really relate to that. I truly believe that your vendors can make or break your wedding, just like your coordinator can make or break your excitement and Cherise made sure that the day was about my husband and I. Trust me when I say it is worth the investment to have a solid coordinator and you will not be disappointed with Cherise.

If you are looking for your wedding planner you can stop looking! Cherise is the absolute BEST!! I truly cannot imagine our wedding being planned by anyone else. When you are planning a destination wedding it can be really difficult not being in the place to see the planning process and maybe not be as involved as you would like to be. Cherise made this sooo easy for us and so stress free! Everything was extremely organized and she made sure we were always meeting our deadlines. I would send her pictures and ideas of what I liked and she did the rest. I honestly did not feel an ounce of stress... well besides when we thought Maui was shutting down again from Covid. But even then, Cherise was right by our side making us feel at ease and that we were going to make it work. Once we got there everything worked out perfectly! We had our rehearsal the day before and Cherise was there making sure everything went smoothly. If something looked off with the bridesmaids and groomsmen she would even work with the photographer to make sure it would be a great shot. The day of was incredible!! I was sooo nervous and before going down the aisle Cherise stopped me and had me take a deep breath and that helped ease the nerves a ton! I had no idea what to expect. All I knew were the pictures I sent to Cherise of what I wanted and it was so much more than I could have ever imagined. From the flowers to the signs to the center pieces, everything was perfect! All of the vendors were phenomenal and exceeded all of our expectations. I could not imagine our day going any better thanks to everything Cherise did for us! We had the most perfect wedding and I will forever be grateful to this amazing woman and the company she has built! I hope this helps and you don't have to look any further because this is your wedding planner!! Thank you Cherise!!!

Cherise was amazing and helped make our wedding day better than we had dreamed! She took us on as we were replanning our postponed wedding because of Covid and helped us navigate the special requirements we needed due to added restrictions. It was stressful trying to plan from the mainland but Cherise made us feel confident that everything would work out fine and had alternate plans just incase. She listened to what we wanted the day to feel and look like and created the most amazing space. It was better than we had anticipated! She took to our idea of the ambiance we were looking for and brought it all to life. She never pushed anything on us and was always there to support or give suggestions when needed. We fully trusted her opinions and we weren't disappointed. I would gladly do it all again with her by our side. On the day she was silently running the show and everything went off without a hitch. She was so kind and patient also with our rehearsal as we were trying to figure out some choreography for our flower brigade. She was making everything happen so seamlessly and we had the most amazing experience on our wedding day it felt like we were in a movie. I definitely would recommend Cherise to everyone and anyone who is looking to plan the perfect wedding!!! We will never forget it!

Cherise is wonderful! From the first moment we spoke to her, we knew that we were in great hands! Planning a wedding from the mainland was a scary thought at first (especially during covid!), but Cherise quickly put us at ease and planned the most beautiful day for us! She recommended great vendors and was fantastic at keeping everything organized. She is also so sweet and patient and was a joy to work worth leading up to the big day. Our wedding day was a dream come true and we are so grateful to have had the opportunity to work with her :)

I can't believe we pulled it off. We never could have done it without Cherise. She gave us our dream wedding during the middle of a pandemic. She was understanding, caring and meticulous! Even after we had to postpone she was understanding and made our day go off without even the slightest hiccup. I wish I could do it all over again with her. If your dream is a destination Maui wedding, trust me you can't do it without Cherise! She is a must.

The BEST on Maui I am writing this review not while basking in the afterglow of a wedding just a few weeks ago. The wedding that Cherise Shulman created for us happened quite some some ago. So this review is maybe a little bit more matter of fact regarding what it takes to create a Maui destination wedding that is a peak life experience for the guests as well as the bride and groom. Cherise is a detailed, intuitive listener who knows how to make the recommendations and plans that will create the memorable experience you want. She handles complexity of detail flawlessly. She clearly has exceptionally strong relationships with the vendors you will be using, and it was obvious that those vendors perform well for her. Her recommendations are deep. That is, if a first choice caterer or florist or photographer or makeup artist or whatever you need doesn't happen to be available on your specific date, her list of preferred vendors is deep with talent and high quality. So if first choice isn't available, it pretty much doesn't matter. She has thoroughly vetted the people who are on her list. There appears to be a very high degree of respect for Cherise evident in the performance of all vendors. Her coordination and management of vendors is on time, accurate, and invisible in terms of impacting the bride and groom on wedding day. So even though our wedding was quite some time ago, it still feels like magic today. And what is completely extraordinary in the outcome of our wedding experience is this--during my final dress fitting on the Mainland, approximately 5 days before the ceremony, I found out that a venue I had selected for the reception was going to be impossible for us to use. To be clear, this venue had been MY choice and was MY mistake and had nothing to do with Cherise's recommendations. Cherise did not panic when I made my panicked phone call to her. With just five days to go, she was able to leverage her relationships with venues to book an alternative site for us that was not only just fine, it was way better than my original idea/site. It was an epic save that without her expertise would have become an awkward disaster instead of the fully life-altering magical wedding it became. I am sure there are other good wedding planners on Maui. However, I don't see how there would be one as good as Cherise Shulman. As you are dreaming of your wedding, it can only happen if you have a planner with a lot of experience, talent, and strong vendor relationships, with the capability to bring all the practical elements together on time and with great quality. That is what The Perfect Wedding Maui does. As other reviewers have mentioned, the vendors all say that Cherise Shulman is the best on the island.

Cherise did an amazing job! When researching how to plan a Maui wedding my wife and I were a bit overwhelmed, we realized quickly that it would be best to hire a wedding planner and The Perfect Wedding was on all the wedding planner lists for our favorite venue. Cherise had a very detailed timeline of what decisions needed to be made and through out the entire process we were both in shock at how easy it was to plan every detail. Cherise met with us several times over ZOOM to ease any concerns we had as we got closer to the wedding. The big day was fantastic, it was everything we could of dreamed of. Without seeing the venue or any of the details in person we were both a little nervous but Cherise truly made every Pinterest board that we sent her come to life! Haha

Cherise is phenomenal! We hired her in October 2020 for our July 2021 wedding on Maui and she made the process feel so easy and seamless throughout. She is amazing at keeping things organized and on track without it feeling overwhelming. She is very experienced, personable, great at communication and highly skilled at turning vague ideas in to something spectacular! It felt like she genuinely cared about making our wedding perfect for us, it wasn’t just a job for her. Every vendor we spoke to, when we mentioned we were working with Cherise, said she is the best on the island! She made our day wonderful, and every guest talked about how it was the best wedding they have attended! If you have the opportunity to hire Cherise—do it! You will not be disappointed!

Cherise was a complete delight to work with. When my now husband and I set about trying to plan a wedding 2500 miles away in Maui during a pandemic, there were so many things we didn't even think of or consider. Cherise expertly guided us through every step of the way. She had excellent suggestions and ideas for every single thing we asked of her and was so patient and helpful as we changed our minds and plans. We never would have found our perfect venue without her. On our actual wedding day, she ensured everything went off without a hitch- and even went out of her way to hand deliver flowers for my hair. She is an awesome wedding planner who can really bring your wedding vision to life, and a wonderful person. I highly suggest her for anyone who wants a beautiful wedding in Maui!

Stop looking anywhere else and work with Cherise! I interviewed a handful of planners before choosing Cherise and it was the best decision. As cliche as it sounds, we had the most amazing, perfect wedding thanks to the incredible planning skills of Cherise. I couldn't have asked for a more magical wedding, our guests agreed it was one of the best they'd ever attended. Despite having to move our wedding 2x (from May 2020 to October 2020, to May 2021) and having to change venues, it turned out better than I could have imagined. Cherise was great at communication, so organized, and very methodical, which made the entire wedding flow seamlessly. I felt very relaxed and was able to actually enjoy the day without any stress because Cherise had it all handled. Being a designer, I can easily get caught up in the details, but Cherise totally understood the natural, casual beach vibe we were going for and made the best recommendations. She had helpful input on all the vendors and was super transparent about budget and pricing. She had insightful PDFs to help not only the bride and groom but also the guests navigating COVID. There are details I never would have thought about that would cause most brides added stress in the days leading up to their wedding, but I was able to fully enjoy my time in Maui given how well planned it was in advance. Cherise is so sweet and calm, you can feel her positive, genuine energy from the moment you first talk with her. She was always very responsive and made us feel like a priority even during a very busy wedding season in Maui. She's there from the start of the wedding until the end and on the entire time. Now that our wedding is done, I miss my calls with Cherise, she's the best :) Any couple who works with her is so lucky!

I am originally from Maui, but I now live out of state. I had a vision in my mind about what I wanted in a wedding, but I didn’t really know how to bring that vision to life so I knew that I wanted a wedding planner from the start. I reached out to several wedding planners and Cherise stood out to me because she was so kind, patient with my questions, and made me feel like the wedding of my dreams was within reach and possible with the budget I set. While other wedding planners brushed me off, said my dream wedding was unrealistic, or simply did not respond to my inquiries at all, Cherise provided a wealth of information and guidance before I had even officially hired her. We got engaged in July 2019 and planned for a wedding in June 2020. We communicated with Cherise through email, phone calls, and Zoom meetings. Cherise made the whole process a breeze. Then COVID hit and everything was up in the air. We didn’t know what to do. Restrictions shifted from day to day and we thought this wedding may never happen, but Cherise stuck by us through it all. We ended up planning a whole new wedding complete with a different venue and a new guest list. An incredibly stressful situation was made so much easier and I truly do not know what we would have done without Cherise. Ultimately, Cherise helped us plan the perfect wedding (twice) and we finally got married in January 2021. It was everything I could have ever dreamed of and more. The coordination on the day of the wedding was flawless. Our wedding day was beautiful and exceeded every expectation. I was in awe to see it come together as it did. Thank you for everything, Cherise! You are simply the best and we can’t thank you enough for making our wedding dreams come true!

We've been planning for our wedding for over a year with Cherise. Throughout the planning process, she's always so attentive, proactive, and puts our best interest at heart. She only recommends us the best vendors in Maui. We love her genuine advice and how she went above and beyond to help us plan the best wedding ever. Although due to the crazy pandemic, we had to change our plan last minute, Cherise was always patient and helped us figure out the best Plan B, Plan C... We can't say enough about our appreciation for her wonderful services. Would highly recommend anyone to hire Cherise for your big day, because, SHE REALLY MAKES PERFECT WEDDINGS HAPPEN!

100% having Cherise as our planner was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. Originally we were going to be planning our wedding day from CA however we ended up moving back to Maui. We still decided to have a wedding planner for our day because she was so easy to work with and asked questions I didn't even think of for the day. She made the day seamless and took off all the stress from everything a wedding day intel's. I love that she has had many years of experience and a level of professionalism. She works with your budget and style! You can trust every step with her and know your day will be the Perfect Wedding day!

My (now) husband and I cannot say enough positive things about Cherise and The Perfect Wedding. Since we were planning our wedding in Maui from California, we knew we needed a lot of help. My husband and I spoke to a few different wedding coordinators but quickly decided that Cherise was the perfect choice. Her enthusiasm for her job came through on our first phone call, and her experience could not be beat. We’re still blown away by how much support and help The Perfect Wedding provides for such a reasonable price. Cherise went above and beyond what we expected from a coordinator. She held our hands through every step and was very patient with all of our indecisiveness around settling on some of the details. She responded quickly via email and we never once worried that anything was falling through the cracks. Because Cherise has experience on the island, she has relationships with all the major vendors and was able to help narrow down choices for us based on what we wanted to spend and what we envisioned for the event. When I showed her pictures from Pinterest of flowers or other decor, she made sure the items were either replicated or altered to fit my requests. And when it came to the big day, Cherise and her team handled every last detail. I almost felt like a guest at my own wedding because I wasn’t worried about anything! Cherise allowed my husband and I to be present during the day rather than having to be preoccupied by details, which was an incredible gift for which we’ll always be grateful. Because of Cherise, we were able to enjoy the wedding planning process and, more importantly, the big day. Our friends and family were amazed at how calm we remained during all of it, which was only due to our total confidence in Cherise and her team. We highly recommend Cherise and the Perfect Wedding.

Hiring a wedding planner is one of the first decisions you have to make in the planning process, and arguably the most important. We were fortunate that one of the Maui venues we were looking at recommended Cherise as she was incredible to work with throughout the entire planning process from our initial venue visit to Olowalu Plantation House to making sure everything went exactly to timeline and as planned during our wedding day itself! To echo other reviews, planning a destination wedding and having to make many key decisions from a distance can definitely be hard, but Cherise helped make this process as easy as possible from recommending an excellent set of vendors to translating my Pinterest inspiration boards and vague descriptions into reality to create my dream wedding from a design perspective. Cherise also did an excellent job of keeping us on track with our planning so we never fell behind, but at the same time managed to do so in way that kept us from ever feeling too stressed or rushed on any decisions, which is impressive especially because I'm a natural procrastinator. Cherise is also one of the nicest and most genuine people I've ever met and she truly went above and beyond in ensuring that our wedding really was perfect in every way. Just one example of the many throughout the process - my husband and I held off until a few days before our wedding on deciding to get a tent to protect against the rain (if you're getting married in the winter we definitely wouldn't recommend this), at which time there were very few large enough tents for our group available on the island. Not only did Cherise find one for us, but she somehow secured a clear-top tent for us day-of and made our wedding day set-up look even better than it would've without the tent. All in all, if you're looking for a planner for an upcoming wedding on Maui, we really can't recommend Cherise enough, and her pricing is great considering the level of service you'll get!

Cherise and The Perfect Wedding was nothing short of extraordinary. Planning a destination wedding in itself was not stressful for us as we had a 2+ year engagement, but as the day got closer we realized many small details needed to be done & it added some stress to us. Cherise made all that stress go away. Sending emails & making phone calls back & forth to Cherise always made us feel better knowing she had done this many times before & knew what was best. Cherise did a great job setting up phone calls various times throughout the engagement to ensure we were on the same page when it came to the planning. We talked 1 year, 6 months, 3 months, 1 month and 2 weeks before the wedding. She was present at the rehearsal to help all wedding party and families know what to do for the wedding ceremony. She answered all all our questions with ease and confidence. A week before the wedding, she met with my family to go over details and on the wedding day day, her & her team did all setup and all clean up--- this made it SO incredible for our families so we could enjoy the day! She is 100% worth the extra cost and the best party planner on the island!

I truly wouldn’t have been able to enjoy my engagement/planning and wedding day without the tremendous help from Cherise of The Perfect Wedding Maui. She is the most organized, patient and understanding woman I have ever met! From when I first contacted Cherise, she was genuinely excited to get to know my fiancé and me. She always took the time to answer questions or explain a process. It certainly was a major bonus that she’s very well connected in the industry, too. My other vendors even sang her praises! Cherise was not only able to bring my vision to life on the big day, but she surpassed all expectations! From every detail and placement, it was indeed “perfect”. Even our guests adored Cherise and her daughter; they are the absolute sweetest. We will forever be grateful for finding The Perfect Wedding Maui. Thank you so so much, Cherise!

Cherise did a wonderful job and we would absolutely recommend The Perfect Wedding Maui!! I found her through a friend who also had Cherise plan their wedding, and it was the BEST decision we made during the process of planning our wedding. We planned everything from Oahu, and hired Cherise as a full planner. She was super responsive, really listened to what we wanted, and had amazing suggestions (like our twinkle lights dance floor backdrop that our guests LOVED). She did a superb job in making sure everything ran smoothly on the wedding day, which really was the wedding of our dreams!! I didn't feel that stressed on our wedding day because I knew Cherise would take care of everything, and everything did end up going so well. Our guests couldn’t stop telling us how beautiful and fun everything turned out. Thank you so much for everything, Cherise!!!

Booking Cherise from ‘The Perfect Wedding’ as the full-service wedding coordinator for our Olowalu Plantation House wedding was THE BEST decision we made in our entire wedding-planning process, hands down! Her warm, amazing energy and unbeatable work ethic made the process of orchestrating a wedding from afar smooth, stress-free, and fun. My fiancée and I were not the people who had spent many years envisioning our perfect wedding, and as a result we had a really hard time articulating what we wanted. We told Cherise we wanted something “kind of old Hollywood glam, but make it tropical”. And she just got it. And what she helped us to create was absolutely magical, and beyond anything we could have dreamed. Cherise has a ton of experience in her field, and that shines through every step of the way. Every vendor she recommended was absolutely top-notch. She was in constant contact and made thoughtful, creative suggestions that added visual interest without breaking the bank. She helped us make choices that would deliver the best possible result within our budget. On top of all that, on the day of the wedding she’s a delightful, charming Rockstar. If anything that day didn’t go according to plan, we didn’t know about it and neither did our guests because Cherise had everything absolutely on lock. Our families could not stop gushing about how much they loved her. Bottom line: planning a wedding with Cherise felt like planning a wedding with a good friend, if that friend also happened to be a genius with events who knows every wedding vendor on Maui ;) She is a true joy to work with, and gave us a special day that our guests are still raving about months later. We could not have asked for more. Mahalo from the bottom of our hearts!

My husband and I live on Maui, but had no clue who to reach out to when it came to putting a wedding together... we ran into Cherise while touring the venue we ended up going with, Olowalu Plantation House, she was there setting up a wedding that day. She was so kind and had so much information in our brief interaction, that it just felt right. She was in contact with us right away and helped me bring the idea I had for the day, to life. Even though we lived here, I didn’t know what vendors to choose, and she had all the insight, and recommended a caterer and baker that I probably would have never known about if it wasn’t for her. The day of, everything was seamless! If there was a problem, I didn’t know about it... she was there to make sure it is was the most perfect day, and it TRULY was. I have so much gratitude towards her for that. Even if you think you would like to plan a wedding in your own, I highly recommend to consider Cherise, she streamlines so much of the big details so that you can really enjoy being engaged and planning maybe the smaller details of the wedding planning process. We loved everyone she recommended, from the rentals, to the caterer to our amazing minister! She is a professional that will bring the day you want, to a reality.

I am an event planner that has referred multiple couples to Cherise over the years. Her professionalism and attention to detail are key to the success of her events. I am completely confident when I give people her name because I know that she will treat them the way that we would at our company. The Perfect Wedding is truly one of the best vendors I have worked with over the past 20 plus years in this business. Stephanie Via-Hagar President, Unlimited Events

Cherise is really the key to having 'The Perfect Maui Wedding'! Chris and I cannot thank her enough for pulling together the best wedding we could of possibly imagined!! We are based in San Francisco and started working with Cherise about a year out from our wedding date. She made the entire planning process so seamless and effortless for us we were literally NEVER stressed!  She has such great relationships with all the vendors on the island, you can really trust that any vendor she recommends is top notch. From helping us secure our wedding venue (Olowalu) to all the amazing vendor recommendations (Food for the Soul, Miss B Calligraphy, Sunyas Flowers, Catered Coconut, DJ Boomshot) we loved them all! Chris and I never had a chance to visit Maui during the planning process so the first time we saw Olowalu in person was TWO days before our wedding. She did such an amazing job pulling our visions into real life, it was perfect.  As foodies (and coming from SF) it was really scary not being able to try our food beforehand but man, was it amazing! From our signature cocktails, to our perfectly cooked medium-rare ribeyes, to our fresh malasadas and shaved ice. Our guests could not stop raving about how amazing all the food and drinks were thanks to Food for the Soul!  I was truly amazed at all of Cherise's attention to detail. She guided us and kept us on track on all of our budgets, todo's, timelines and payments. She goes above and beyond to make sure everything is perfect, even if it's technically out of her scope of work. For example, we had a big welcome cocktail party the day prior to the wedding at Dukes and Cherise helped us order all the flowers. Not only that but she also went to Dukes prior to the party starting to make sure all of our flowers were delivered and set up perfectly. Another sweet thing Cherise helped out with was our officiant's speech. Our officiant (who is my husband's best friend) asked if Cherise could review his speech the night before and not only gave him great tips, she really put his mind at ease.  As for the actual day of the wedding, Cherise's sweet and calm demeanor is what you want around you. She didn't miss a beat and everything went so smooth! Chris and I are still in awe of how much fun we were able to have and how easy the day felt because of Cherise. She was so kind to all of our guests and you could tell all the vendors loved working with her.  TLDR: Hire Cherise if you want to throw an unforgettable, beautiful, fun, stress-free wedding! You won't regret it.

I want to thank Cherise Vonae at The Perfect Wedding Maui for putting together a flawless and amazing wedding on the beach for us during our vacation! Her attention to detail was just what we were looking for to take the stress off of us during our special day! From meeting us at our room to make sure the hair and make up was going as planned (also bringing flowers for my brides headpiece) to walking us through the Forrest for magical lighting & pre ceremony pictures, to making dinner reservations at a very nice local restaurant securing us a preferred table with an amazing view! No details were left untouched and I can not wait to see the photos from the professionals she contracted. If you want a true professional that will get the job done and has the experience to know how, she is the only one to consider!! We can not ever thank you enough for planning and being a part of our special day!! Mahalo 🌺💕🌈👣🌴🐠☀️ Todd & Nicky 6-14-19

I have to admit, I wasn't expecting 'The Perfect Wedding' when I hired Cherise because I didn't think such a thing was possible, but that is exactly what we got! We planned our Maui wedding from San Francisco in just 5 months and Cherise was the dream maker who systematically and efficiently brought all of my ideas to life (and helped me innovate when things logistically just wouldn't work). And she did it all with kindness, positivity, professionalism and timeliness. I never had to wonder what the status of something was, she kept me in the loop and despite our time difference and being an ocean apart, I felt super connected to the entire process. Cherise suggested vendors (all of whom were top notch) and kept me from feeling overwhelmed (or underwhelmed) with choices, she brainstormed creatively and she was the maestro on the ground who executed a perfect event for nearly 100 of our friends and family. My guests are STILL talking about the food from Cafe O'Lei. The flowers from Dellables Floral Design were awe inspiring. The tent from Rio Events illicited actual gasps. Del from DelSol DJ kept the party going and people loved our decision to offer Shaved Ice from BreakWall. And the stylists from MeiLi Autumn made my bridesmaids and I feel like actual princesses. She truly went above and beyond. When I wanted to try and create a tent totally from twinkle lights, she found me a vendor and quote to try and pull it off. When I decided it wasn't going to work, she didn't bat an eye and helped me to find the right lighting options. She was kind to our guests, and it was super clear every one of the vendors she works with adore her and go above and beyond for her. I want to get married again just so I can hire her again! Cherise truly helped my husband and I to have The Perfect Wedding!! Vendors: Site: Hui No'Eau Visual Arts Center Flowers - Dellables Floral Design Caterer - Cafe O'Lei Bar - Bars are Us Tent - Rio Events Dessert - BreakWall Hair/Makeup - MeiLi Autumn Beauty

My husband and I LOVED working with Cherise. She is an expert on planning the best Maui weddings and has close personal relationships with every vendor imaginable. Not only that, but Cherise also made great recommendations for us beyond catering, photographer, flowers, etc. We really wanted to host our welcome party at a brewery and our farewell event at a beach and she provided us with the perfect recommendations, which made both of those events unforgettable. We didn’t visit Maui while we were wedding planning, but we were calm, cool, and collected throughout the entire process because we trusted Cherise’s recommendations and she kept us on track with our priorities and to-dos. Not only that, but Cherise has an incredibly warm and calming presence, which is especially incredible on your wedding day. Most brides will say that at least one thing didn’t go according to plan on their wedding day, but I literally can’t think of one thing that wasn’t perfectly executed. Here’s a few other things I’d like to call out: * Cherise made herself readily available, especially in the few months leading up to the wedding where we had a text thread going for one-off questions * The wedding itself was absolutely stunning and the day-of coordination was flawless * The day before our wedding we asked Cherise if we could get corn hole and giant Jenga rented for the next day, and she made it happen so easily * Cherise provided a lot of recommendations about day-of timing, ceremony flow, where to stay/what to do on Maui, and so much more—we would have been lost without her! * I accidentally left my veil at the wedding venue and Cherise made sure to grab it herself and personally delivered it to my mom the next day. So nice! Our overall experience was 10/10 and we would definitely work with Cherise and all of our vendors again (below). The Perfect Wedding Olowalu Plantation House Caitlin Cathey Photography No Ka Oi Media Marvin Tevaga music Sunya’s Flowers DJ Boomshot Salon 253 Food for the Soul Catering & Bar Beach Bunny Bakery Accel Rents Maui Tours & Transport

The name of Cherise’s business is “The Perfect Wedding Maui” and that is exactly what she does, Cherise creates THE perfect wedding on Maui. My husband and I couldn’t have asked for a better wedding. Everything about it was perfect; the planning, the week of the wedding, the conversations leading up to the event, and the wedding day and evening. Cherise takes care of everything! If you have last minute changes, she handles them with grace. Cherise also works with the best vendors! When you start to plan the event, she gives you a list to choose from and rest assure all of them are extremely professional and vetted by Cherise. And she had a variety of vendors to choose from, all of them perfect, just like her!

It’s not really possible to put into words how spectacular Cherise is but we’ll do our best. At first we attempted to plan the wedding ourselves from afar in Oakland, California. We very quickly realized we didn’t have the time or expertise to plan our wedding. Cherise was recommended to us by our venue (Olowalu Plantation House) a we are so grateful that she agreed to plan our wedding. To learn our vision for the wedding, Cherise had us pin photos to a shared Pinterest board. From about twenty images Cherise was able to understand our style and what we wanted the wedding to look like. Cherise’s impeccable taste and attention to detail made the wedding look amazing. We got so many compliments from our guests about how the wedding looked. Cherise also ensured that the whole wedding went smoothly. She took care of finding and hiring all of our vendors and they were all great. There was not a single issue or complication, all because Cherise had so meticulously planned everything. Numerous guests pulled us aside during and after the wedding to tell us that it was the most fun, beautiful wedding they had been to. In addition to being excellent at her job, Cherise is a warm and kind person. She truly cares about her clients and that they have a once-in-a-lifetime experience. If you’re still looking for a wedding planner, stop. Hire Cherise. And be thankful that you have such a consummate professional planning your wedding.

Cherise made our wedding day completely stress free. This sounds like something that any bride says but I can't emphasize it enough. I went into our wedding week thinking that I was going to be stressed the whole time and worried I wouldn't enjoy it! Her breadth of experience and calm manner just made me feel completely at ease and seamless for us. I didn't think about anything once we were there and it was actually the happiest and best day of my life. I wouldn't have done it any other way. I feel like this review is full of cliche's but I mean every word.

Cherise was simply amazing to work with. We live in Alaska and she made everything so easy for us. A true professional. She made our wedding memorable. We highly recommend her.

I can not say enough good things about Cherise. I am an event planner myself and had worked on Maui before and thought I would be able to plan the wedding myself but after just looking through venues I knew I needed help. Thankfully I contacted The Perfect Wedding Maui and met Cherise. Cherise was amazing at providing me all the information I needed to help make the best decision and the vendors she recommended were amazing and went above and beyond on our day. Cherise was there to answer all my questions and was so good at noticing details I would have missed otherwise. She made our wedding so relaxing and carefree and we actually got to enjoy our day instead of stressing about it. I would highly recommend her to anyone who wants to be involved in their wedding planning but wants the process to be easy, fun and stress-free.

Cherise helped us plan a destination wedding for 88 guests at the Punakea Palms. We travelled from UK, New Zealand & Australia. Although there was heavy rain on the day due to Hurricane Hector (fortunately we just missed it) everyone at the wedding said it was the best they've been too, and we have lots of thanks to Cherise for this! We reached out to Cherise a year before the wedding, and she was consistently great the whole time. She replied to every email and question we had, and gave us lots of options with vendors. She was very good at matching us with the right vendors for the type of wedding we were after! We couldn't have done it without Cherise!

Working with Cherise was wonderful. As someone who also plans and coordinates weddings and events, I can tell you she is among the best! Her sweet, calm, demeanor was especially appreciated the days prior, and day off. She will coordinate all the details of your wedding, if you have questions, concerns, or want pricing of a specific vendor she will reach out directly and find the information for you. We started planning my wedding over 2 years in advance for our 20 person wedding at Olowalu Plantation House. This is very fortunate as many people don't want to book that far out. As time drew closer, she was very attentive answering emails quicker than before. It was so great working with Cherise, the day after the wedding I was actually sad because I knew my conversions with her were done, and all the work we did together was over! The wedding was a dream! They say something will go wrong, but nothing did. It truly was a dream come true! Thank you!

We were told over and over again by our guests that our wedding was the best one they have ever been to. Cherise really gave us the dream wedding we wanted! For a full year we had to coordinate solely on email and phone call as I was based in NY, which at times were a little nerve wrecking, but she was always calm and took down every request I told her. The last month was crunch time for us and she was so supportive and helpful in getting us through stressful planning moments. Everything went smoothly on the day of. I did not have to worry about anything on the day. We felt really well taken care of. She even made sure we ate enough dinner! Thank you so much Cherise for giving us an unforgettable memory.

Thank you, Cherise! It was very nice to have a day-of-wedding coordinator on our February 23rd wedding. She offered many suggestions, prompt with emails, and was present during rehearsals and the wedding to make sure everything went smoothly. She even had her daughter help during the day of the wedding. Wedding planning is not my favorite thing to do, especially with a crazy work schedule, so I am glad I have Cherise to rely on. She is very sweet and cares a lot about how to make your wedding day perfect. My husband and I had decided on a destination wedding so planning a wedding from a different state was not easy. Even though we got Cherise as a day-of-coordinator, she exceeded our expectations and did more than we asked her to. She coordinated with our catering company, rental company, and our flower lady. The decorations turned out beautifully. She was also able to coordinate a last-minute tent for us. She has been telling us that there was a possibility for rain for some time, but we were hesitant to order it because we wanted an open layout. Sure enough, it rained the day before our wedding. Luckily, we were able to secure a tent, in case it rained. The tent ended up working nicely with the decorations. I would highly recommend Cherise as your wedding coordinator. She is reasonable and knows what she is doing. A lot of my guests complimented her on our wedding day. Thanks, Cherise!

Cherise was wonderful, most of our correspondence was from afar yet the wedding arrangements were perfect! The beach we were married on was breath taking and the minister and musician were amazing. The ceremony was truly magical and it was a day we will never forget. I highly recommend The Perfect Wedding!

Working with Cherise was a dream! We live in San Francisco and had only been able to visit once before the wedding. She made everything so easy and her grounding calming energy is exactly the type of person you want around you on your wedding day! She has great connections with different vendors and has great taste and will make sure you are under your budget without skimping on anything! She was amazing and we can't wait to go back to Maui and see her again!

Cherise was recommended to us by a friend and we are so happy we went with her because she was amazing! Our wedding was absolutely beautiful and completely stress free! If you’re looking for a wedding coordinator to make your wedding dream a reality and take all the pressure off your big day, Cherise is that coordinator!

We recently worked with Cherise on our January wedding. She is the best, and we wouldn’t have had such a wonderful wedding without her! She was very responsive, knowledgeable, and made our lives so easy, planning a destination wedding (we came from Anchorage). I shared our vision of the ceremony and reception, and what she put together was better than we could have dreamed. She had excellent suggestions for location, venders, makeup and hair, local services for dress pressing and other small details, and seamlessly booked most things for us. We wanted our wedding a little different (no dance), and Cherise had a wonderful suggestion of more of a dinner-party feel, with 5-6 courses; the chef introduced each meal, and we had wine/beer pairings with each course. She also had suggestions to save money; for example, we had flowers on our ceremony arch that then decorated the tables for the meal. The wedding day was so much fun; she supervised set-up and decorations, as well as clean-up. We only had to show up and get married! The day was stress-free, and fun, most importantly. Cherise is a sweet person, on top of her excellent services, and I couldn’t recommend anyone more. Book her! You won’t regret it! (Also, she is very reasonably priced, making this a no-brainer!)

Cherise came highly recommended to me and my new husband by a friend. We are so happy we decided to go with her because she made our wedding day absolutely perfect! Prior to officially choosing Cherise as our wedding planner, we spoke with her on the phone just to chat about what our wedding vision was. After we got off the phone, my husband and I both agreed simultaneously that we wanted her as our wedding planner! She was very knowledgeable on the phone and answered our many questions. We were planning our wedding from California, so our planning was done via phone calls and emails. She is just so patient, kind, and sweet -- it is such a pleasure to work with her! She is very responsible and detail-oriented as well as responsive to emails and text messages, which is wonderful, because I can get stressed out easily, but when she responds, it is very thorough and prompt. She is also flexible and accommodating, which is really great. Sometimes I would question something, such as why was the cake cutting scheduled so early right after the bridge/groom entrance, shouldn't it be after dinner? She explained it was because it would be better for pictures with the sun still up at that time, but no problem if we wanted to move it to a later time. We stuck with her suggestion. I am so grateful we had Cherise to help us through our very special day. She definitely knows what she's doing and I would highly, highly recommend her. Within a couple of days after my wedding, I've already recommended Cherise to a couple of friends! I cannot emphasize enough how perfect our wedding day was, which was only a couple of weeks ago. Everyone keeps talking about how amazing our wedding was. Thank you, Cherise! We love you! P.S. Cherise deserves way more than 5 stars!