Tropical Maui Weddings

ns 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.

he 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!

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!

nt 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!

tter 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!

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!

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!

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.

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!!!!

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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.

asy 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!!

, and officiants. Any questions we had they would answer immediately. Very attentive. I would totally recommend them! Mahalo! Love is sent your way🤙💗💖

/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!

eft 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.

made my wedding stress free and literally perfect. All of the guests enjoyed it and so did I. I wouldn’t have it any other way. I will always suggest tropical Maui weddings to everyone!

ori and Jamie of Tropical Maui Weddings. I was never the girl that put a lot of thought into my wedding years before it actually happened. Planning a Hawaiian wedding from Texas seemed completely overwhelming. Luckily, my mother came across the TMW website and was surprised to see a message written from her favorite author, Lavyrle Spencer. She is a close friend of the owners, Jamie & Lori Lawrence, and in the message describes Jamie's beautiful singing voice. Of course, my mother looked him up. She was so impressed she immediately sent me a link. I drove in tears as I listened to Jamie sing Bonnie Rait's "Feels Like Home". This song was perfect and I was immediately smitten. I filled out the online form as soon as I got home that Friday afternoon. Sunday, I received a call from "Makawao, HI". I spent the next hour talking to what felt like a long lost friend. Her name was Lori Lawrence of TMW and our connection was immediate. I had spoken with other planners and always felt less than inspired. Lori understood where I was in life and eased every worry. I got off the phone that day and Justin asked who I had been talking to because he could have sworn it was a girlfriend from college. By the end of July I had no less than 10 emails from Lori each with a different vendor category in the subject. The emails were filled with options, packages and pricing details for each. I love that Lori provided all the information without trying to sway my opinion. She allowed me to ask questions and would provide honest feedback. I knew with her many years of experience that she would never lead me down the wrong path. Our comfort with the decision to hire TMW was further solidified after traveling to meet the team in person. My mother and I bonded with them so much during that trip we felt as if we were leaving family upon our return to Texas. The months leading up to the wedding are full of decisions, but Lori is with you every step of the way. We wanted the destination experience, but didn't want to forgo decorative touches that seemed impossible. Once again, Lori has that covered. She has a super secret room in her home that is FULL of frames, candles, signs, easels, place card holders, fans....etc. All of this is included in TMW services. It allows you to have a perfectly curated wedding that matches your personality. Leaving the coordination to anyone else would have caused me great stress, but knowing Lori was on the job allowed me to send some inspiration photos, reply to her emails and relax. I can honestly say my biggest concern the week before the big day was what to pack for 2 weeks in HI and not the wedding itself. I had full confidence in the TMW team and they pulled off the most beautiful, special, fun-filled day. Jamie impressed everyone with his beautiful voice. Sherron and Lori made everything flow seamlessly. All Justin and I had to worry about was enjoying the time with our guests. I've delayed writing this review because I wasn't quite sure how I could describe TMW in a way that conveyed how wonderful they are. If you are planning a Maui wedding, I beg you to consider TMW. They will create for you the most beautiful, stree-free Best Day Ever.

of the other companies made me feel as special. Lori just wanted to know about my vision whether I hired her or not. By the end of our first call I knew she understood my vision perfectly. When I finally met Lori and Sherron the week of my wedding, it was like I was meeting old friends. I never expected to be as relaxed as I was 3 days before my wedding but they had everything covered. Literally everything! We had the most amazing wedding. Our guests are still talking about it 6 months later. We are so thankful for Lori and her team!

will be hiring them again for our vowel renewals. If you want the perfect wedding I absolutely recommend that you hire Tropical Maui Weddings!!

The vendors that Lori works with are amazing! We were very satisfied with all of the vendors we used. She is very organized and you don’t have to worry about anything the day of the wedding, Lori has it handled! What I think is super sweet is that Tropical Maui Weddings is family run, with Lori, her husband Jamie, and daughter Sherron. They are all very genuine people with great hearts. If you chose to use Tropical Maui Weddings to help plan your wedding, you will not be disappointed!

orever be thankful for everything they did. My wife and I are from Southern California and when looking for a wedding planner we needed someone who we could trust and count on to be our eyes and ears on Maui. Lori was patient with us throughout the entire process and always made us feel at ease. We couldn’t have picked a better wedding planner. Lori was quick to answer all of our questions at any time. She has a huge surplus of decorations left over from previous weddings that my wife and I took full advantage of. This was a big help since we were coming from California and shipping stuff was pretty expensive. My wife and I wanted a small and intimate wedding that everyone would remember. We wanted our guests to have an experience and see why we both fell in love with Maui. Without Lori and her team I don’t think we could have done it. Lori made all of our guests feel welcome and at ease. Lori was more like an Auntie by the end of our entire experience. Lori has a great relationship with all of the vendors and that showed throughout our planning process. We had great vendors who all raved about Lori and how great of a job she and her team do. My wife and I HIGHLY recommend TMW and hope everyone who decides to get married on Maui will have the same experience as we did. Lori and her team are absolutely the best!