Quality Service and Unforgettable Occasions!
$3,500 starting price
Oahu
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Darcie
DIRECTOR OF SALES AND CATERING
AWARD WINNER (3X)
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
At Tropical Moon Events in Haleiwa, HI, we possess a passion for entertaining, with the desire to bring exquisite style to your wedding or other distinguished event. We believe that everyone deserves to have a fluid and fun wedding planning experience. Our vision is to assist you in creating an occasion that is felt as an unforgettable experience for you and your guests by providing seamless service, detailed planning, careful vendor selection, and flawless event setup and execution. Destination and elopement packages are also available if you need help planning your Hawaii wedding from afar. Whatever your wedding plans or style, we aim to create an experience that goes beyond expectations while you create memories to last a lifetime.
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Meet the team
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- Dania MossmanOwnerI am inspired by love, beauty, and positivity, and grateful for all of life's blessings. I’m an adventurist who wants to experience life for all that it has to offer, and savors life’s most precious moments. Raised in Hawaii, I’ve travelled the world, mixed delicious cocktails, and planned/promoted entertainment events from Coast to Coast. As a wedding planner, I love to create an event experience as unique as each couple I work with. With 8 years of event planning under my belt, I'm confident in my abilities to deliver an amazing experience, from wedding vision to completion.
- LeilaMarketing Manager + Star PlannerLeila joins us with over 10 years experience in the wedding industry! From Seattle, to San Diego, Maui, Kauai and O`ahu, Leila has done it all from planning, catering, florals, venue management, concert assistant, filming productions and more! She brings a wealth of knowledge for some of the top venues on-island and absolutely loves design. In her free time, she enjoys long beach days with her soulmate and daughter. Hiking, surfing, diving, and making fancy cocktails are up there as well!
- DarcieDirector of Sales and CateringThe glue that holds us together - meet Darcie! Darcie's ability to answer ANY question you may have is truly remarkable. She has decades of experience specifically on O`ahu and recently, Las Vegas. Darcie is our go-to gal when it comes to logistics. Her transparency will save you many headaches while you're planning your big event! Darcie is a beloved mother of 5 (not counting us! Lol). She is an ice-skater, movie-buff, and hopeless romantic.
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4.8
out of 5.060 reviews
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Tropical Moon Events received glowing reviews from multiple couples praising their dedicated wedding coordinators like Jesly, Jenna, Caroline, Brenda, and Dania for providing exceptional service and making their wedding day stress-free and magical. Reviewers highlighted the team's attentiveness, professionalism, helpfulness, and attention to detail throughout the planning process. The efficiency of coordinating with various vendors, such as Star Bar Hawaii, was also commended. Overall, Tropical Moon Events came highly recommended for destination weddings in Hawaii, with particular appreciation for coordinators such as Avery, Leila, and Brenda for exceeding expectations and ensuring a smooth and memorable event.Review photos
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Zyra Jean C
5.0
12/10/2024
Thank you to the whole team at Tropical Moon Events! Our day couldn't have gone as smoothly as it did without you guys! However, a special shoutout to Jesly who was truly holding it down for us since day 1. From our video calls, to texts and down to our wedding day, she made it less stressful for us and made it all more enjoyable!
She was so organized with everything, followed up with our vendors, was there during the rehearsal and always made sure everything aligned with our vision! Highly recommend Jesly and the Tropical Moon Events team! Thank you again for making our day a very special one!
Joyce K
5.0
10/22/2024
If you are in search of wedding coordination, look no further! Jenna at TME was an absolute DREAM to work with! She was so kind and patient as she worked with us through each step of our wedding planning process. TME is incredibly thorough and so well-prepared in terms of familiarity with other vendors, venues, and communications overall. I was able to find several of my other vendors through their recommendations, and connecting them with Jenna was the smoothest process ever. I also worked with Star Bar Hawaii through TME, and our drinks were excellent! Our guests raved about them! All in all, our wedding day was perfect as we were on schedule, all details were in place, and we did not miss a single step! I did not have to lift a FINGER on the day of my wedding, nor did I have to worry about any wrapping up, so a HUGE thank you to TME for doing that for me as well. I am so grateful and couldn't have asked for a better wedding day.
Vendor response 11/04/2024
Thank you so much, Joyce, for your glowing review! It's SO GREAT to hear that you felt wel...
l-supported every step of the way. Jenna’s dedication to patience and detail truly shines. We’re so happy that our vendor recommendations were a great fit and that Star Bar Hawaii was a hit with your guests! We feel so grateful to have been a part of creating your perfect wedding day. Congratulations again, and thank you for choosing TME! Wishing you a lifetime of happiness and love!
- Caroline H. | Coordinator + Marketing Manager
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Sean O
5.0
9/23/2024
Our wedding was so magical thanks in part to the hard work of Tropical Moon. We worked with Caroline and soon became great friends. Her attention to detail and commitment to taking care of us on the day was second to none. We highly recommend working with them.
Vendor response 11/04/2024
Aloha Sean, Mahalo for your review! Were so glad to hear that your wedding was everything ...
you dreamed of and more. Caroline loved working with you and is grateful to have formed such a great friendship throughout the process. We wish you and Megan all the best in your new journey together, and thank you for recommending us!
Vandru A
5.0
8/23/2024
Working with Caroline at Tropical Moon Events was an amazing experience. She went above and beyond to make sure all of our needs were not only met but exceeded. We had a difficult venue to work with, however Caroline made sure to keep them in line & on track with everything. Throughout the whole process she kept in constant communication with us to make sure we felt like everything was getting done. Days after our wedding we were kinda bummed that we didn't get any physical copies from our Photo Booth, but when we opened up our bag of decor, we found that Caroline made sure to grab a physical copy of each photo that we were in. She made sure to let us know when certain vendors weren't providing what they promised & was able to find a solution. Planning a wedding in a state you're not currently in is a difficult situation, but Caroline made the process so easy. She is amazing, & we would highly recommend working with her & with Tropical Moon Events!
Vendor response 11/04/2024
Aloha Vanessa + Andrew, and mahalo nui loa for taking the time to share your experience wi...
th our star coordinator, Caroline! It’s fantastic to know that despite the challenges with the venue and planning the wedding from a different state, she was able to keep everything on track and ensure constant communication throughout the planning process. It was our pleasure to be part of your special day, and if you ever need anything in the future, please don’t hesitate to reach out. Wishing you a lifetime of happiness together!
Porshia M
5.0
7/05/2024
Absolutely amazing choice for wedding planning! Our destination wedding to Hawaii was executed flawlessly. Dania and her team were spectacular and made everything special happen plus more for our special day. She was very knowledgeable, nice, professional and thorough. And flexible with any last many requests.
If you are searching for a wedding planner, look no further!!! Tropical Moon Events will not disappoint.
Thank you so much again Dania!!!
Vendor response 07/09/2024
Aloha Porshia & Mahalo Nui Loa for your kind words! It was an absolute pleasure to be a pa...
rt of your special day. We are beyond delighted to hear that your wedding was everything you dreamed of and more. Thank you again for choosing Tropical Moon Events and for sharing your experience! Wishing you all the happiness in your married life!
-Caroline H. | Coordinator + Marketing Manager
Francis P
5.0
6/20/2024
Best decision we ever made. It is one thing to plan for a wedding, but to execute it is another story. Brenda was our fairy godmother that turned our dream wedding into a reality. Every detail we planned she executed and we couldn't be more happy. We will definitely miss our weekly calls, but she is the most amazing coordinator and friend. She is what you need for a coordinator, not only will she execute everything in complete details, but also takes away all your worries. In choosing our coordinator services, we were down to two vendors but we eventually chose Tropical moon. We chose them because we received a discount in our bar services - "Star Bar", but most importantly we were able to ship packages to them before hand for our wedding. Since it was a destination wedding, we couldn't all bring everything we needed to hawaii so we bought a lot of items online and had it shipped to them a month in advance. Also, they allowed courtesy call/email questions before your coordination timeline even starts which was helpful for us to prepare more. Some vendors charge extra for that. These were great reasons for choosing them, but our experience with tropical moon wouldn't been a big hit if it wasn't for Brenda. She is the main reason why we would choose them over and over again and would recommend to other people thinking about a destination wedding in Hawaii. Even on actual wedding day when some things did not pan out as planned, she was always on our side making everything happen and adjusting. There are some things that is just beyond your control, but she is always ready to wave her magic wand and some fairy dust and make it happen. Everyone in our wedding had a time of their lives and that's all we could ask for. All we ever wanted was to enjoy our day with all our loved ones, and she definitely made all that happen. most of our guests even admitted that it was the best wedding they ever been to. We couldn't have done it without her. We will always be grateful for her and all her assistants.
Vendor response 06/20/2024
Mahalo Nui Loa, Francis! This is one of the greatest reviews! We are overjoyed to hear tha...
t your wedding was everything you dreamed of and more. We are truly honored to have been part of your special day. Brenda is indeed a fairy godmother, and we’re thrilled that her dedication, attention to detail, and caring nature made such a positive impact on your wedding day. We understand how important it is to have a reliable and compassionate coordinator, especially for a destination wedding, and we are so glad that Brenda was able to provide that support for you. Your appreciation for Brenda and our team means the world to us, and we will always treasure your kind words and recommendation. We wish you all the happiness in your married life and hope to celebrate more joyous occasions with you in the future.
-Caroline H. | Coordinator + Marketing Manager
Ashley C
5.0
6/18/2024
We are so grateful to have worked with Tropical Moon Events on our big day! Jenna and the rest of the team were incredible from start to finish. Jenna was even so kind to pick up our wedding cake for us on her way to our venue! Our wedding day was absolutely beautiful and stress free with the help of Tropical Moon Events! Do not hesitate to book them!
Vendor response 06/19/2024
Mahalo, Ashley!! Your kind words truly brighten our day and motivates us to continue deliv...
ering exceptional service to all our couples. We are absolutely thrilled to hear that you had such a positive experience. We're pleased that Jenna could lend a hand with the wedding cake – we always strive to go the extra mile to ensure everything runs smoothly.
We wish you + Troy nothing but the best,
Caroline H. | Coordinator + Marketing Manager
Kelsie W
5.0
6/05/2024
Bride here! I would give them 10 stars if I could! Brenda and her team made my day truly magical and stress free. Any hiccups that happened, she let me know about after she had already solved it and I didn't even have to worry. From our first meeting we clicked and it made this planning process so much easier and enjoyable. I also hired their Star Bar and LOVED them too! look no further, you found your wedding planners :) Thank you TME team!!
Vendor response 06/19/2024
Wow! Thank you so much for your amazing review and the 5-star sentiment!
We pride ourselv...
es on handling any hiccups seamlessly, and it's wonderful to know you felt at ease throughout the process. We're delighted that you felt an instant connection from the first meeting, making the planning process enjoyable for you. Thank you again for your kind words and for choosing Tropical Moon Events. Wishing you and Kyle a lifetime filled with happiness and love :)
-Caroline H. | Coordinator + Marketing Manager
Hannah M
5.0
5/12/2024
Tropical Moon Events, specifically our wedding coordinator Brenda was an absolute joy to work with. We planned our wedding for over 2 years, we chose the Aurora package which provided coordination 21 days prior to the event. From our very first consultation we had access to preferred vendors, layout and planning resources. We planned our wedding from out of state, 6 hour time difference, Tropical Moon made it easy to schedule meetings and were timely in response to our questions. Brenda is an absolute Super Women, her attention to detail and genuine care for making our wedding day perfect did not go unnoticed. She took time to find us ways to save money on our rentals, found us a last minute tent in case of rain and even magically provided napkins for the table scape when we were 30 short on the day of! We could not have asked for a better group to work with.
Vendor response 05/17/2024
Aloha Hannah,
Thank you so much for sharing your experience :) We also adore Brenda and ...
you're right, she's a total Super Woman! I'm so glad we were able to help you bring your vision to fruition with ease. Thanks again! We wish you all the best in the years ahead <3
Mahalo Nui Loa, Dania
Kiara B
5.0
1/02/2024
We just had our wedding a couple of weeks ago in Honolulu, Hawai'i and we used Tropical Moon Events as our Planner. I could not say enough great things about working with them! Our planner was Avery and she was an absolute angel. We used their 6 week Aurora coordination and it was just right for us. However, if your budget allows for their full coordination packages, I'd say it's a must! Looking back, I wish I had their help so much sooner.
Every person I spoke to on the team was so kind, sweet and understanding during a time that could have been so stressful but was an absolute breeze once we were in their hands. If you're thinking of a planner, we absolutely recommend Tropical Moon!
Vendor response 01/03/2024
Aloha Kiara,
Congratulations on your marriage and thank you so much for sharing these bea...
utiful words about our team, specifically the amazing Avery! We are thrilled that you felt our service was fabulous enough that you wish you had upgraded to full service :) We are also so happy that we could take off the stress in the final few weeks so that you could focus on feeling fabulous for your big day. Wishing you both all the best!
Mahalo,
Leila F.
Marketing Manager
Garrett Y
5.0
12/21/2023
HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!! Me and my wife recommend Dania and her team at Tropical Moon Events 1000%. Dania is very busy because she is really good at what she does and is constantly hustling to make sure your wedding goes exactly how you imagined without putting the stress on you. She gave us multiple recommendations, contacted vendors, found the best prices to fit our budget, is friendly, very easy to communicate with and detail oriented. We didn't have to worry about a thing on our wedding day. If there was a hiccup along the way, she never came to us, she knew our style and what would make us happy and then she made it happen. Her and her team did the exact job that they were hired to do. If you're going to put your money in the right place for your wedding, start right here and book with Tropical Moon Events. They go above and beyond. They took the stress out of our big day, especially not living on the island and planning everything from the mainland, it meant a lot to us how perfect everything was! I hope I don't set the expectations of them too high, but it's kind of hard not to because of the job that they did.
Vendor response 01/03/2024
Dear Garrett and Alex,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your wonderful feed...
back about your experience with Tropical Moon Events and Star Bar Hawaii! We're absolutely thrilled to hear that you and your wife had such a positive and stress-free experience with us.
It warms our hearts to know that our team, led by Dania, was able to make your wedding day exactly how you envisioned it. We understand the importance of every detail in creating a memorable event, and we're delighted that our recommendations, vendor coordination, and budget considerations met your expectations.
Dania and our team take great pride in being detail-oriented, communicative, and, most importantly, in understanding and executing your vision without adding any unnecessary stress to your plate. Your trust in us is truly appreciated, and we're overjoyed that you felt confident and worry-free on your special day.
We completely understand the challenges of planning a destination wedding, especially from the mainland, and we're thrilled to have been able to take that burden off your shoulders. Your kind words about our services mean the world to us.
Thank you for the recommendation and for entrusting Tropical Moon Events with such an important milestone in your lives. Wishing you and your wife a lifetime filled with love, happiness, and beautiful memories.
Warm regards,
Leila F.
Marketing Manager
Nicole S
5.0
12/13/2023
There aren't enough words to adequately express how incredible Brenda at Tropical Moon is. Planning a wedding in Hawaii, when you live on the East Coast, means putting your full faith in your wedding planner. Her guidance and insights made planning our wedding fun. We enjoyed our monthly planning meetings and appreciated Brenda's patience as we navigated decision making. On our wedding day, my husband and I, along with our guests, were blown away by every detail. Brenda and Avery, were incredible day of. They are so hands on and work tirelessly to ensure everything is going smoothly. Thank you will never be enough.
Vendor response 01/03/2024
Aloha Nicole,
Your heartfelt words have truly touched us, and we're beyond grateful for y...
our kind review. Thank you for entrusting Brenda and our team at Tropical Moon with the honor of planning your special day—it was an absolute joy and privilege.
Planning a destination wedding from the East Coast can indeed be a challenging task, and we're delighted to hear that Brenda's guidance and insights made the process enjoyable for you. I know Brenda mentioned that it was pleasure to share in your excitement during your monthly planning meetings.
On the wedding day, it was truly heartening to know that every detail exceeded your expectations. Brenda and Avery worked tirelessly to ensure a seamless and magical experience for you, your husband, and all your guests. Your appreciation for their hands-on approach warms our hearts, and we're honored to have played a part in creating beautiful memories for you.
Thank you for your trust, gratitude, and the privilege of being a part of your special day. Your "thank you" means the world to us, and we wish you and your husband a lifetime filled with love, joy, and countless beautiful moments.
Warmest regards,
Leila F.
Marketing Manager
rudi k
5.0
12/12/2023
Choosing a wedding planner is not easy and to my surprise time consuming (sometimes you have to wait weeks just to schedule a phone consultation). I highly recommend Tropical Moon Events, specifically Leila! I was looking for a wedding planner who could help us plan a small destination wedding in Oahu. I interviewed with 4 other wedding planners before choosing to work with Tropical Moon Events. We first spoke with Dania, who responded quickly and gave honest and realistic advice. She already had several wedding venues in mind from the very first phone call. I felt like we were on the same page and she understood my vision, even though it was vague and limited at the time. Check out their website and instagram as well, I found them to be extremely helpful as a visual person. Their pricing is also comparable to their competitors.
Leila became our lead planner once we booked our venue and from our first meeting until the very end, Leila guided us every step of the way and helped us make our dream wedding come to life in a way we never could have imagined. Leila is warm, professional, meticulous, and so easy to work with. We had over 16 vendors all together and Leila never missed a single detail, not a single deadline. Everything on our wedding day went so smoothly and so beautifully, it was literally one of the best days of our lives.
You will remember your wedding planner for the rest of your life. Leila is not your typical wedding planner, she will become your best friend and support you in every possible way to make sure you have the wedding of your dreams.
We were initially concerned about finding the right venue and vendors we could trust since we don't live there. We trusted Leila 100% with her recommendations and we couldn't be more happy with how everything turned out. My now husband and I still talk about how we miss our monthly phone calls with Leila! All the vendors we worked with were honestly so wonderful and amazing.
Tropical Moon Events will let you set your budget and your own vision. We never felt pushed in any direction. Leila listened to us and supported us to create our wedding the way we envisioned. They also use a software called aisle planner, which keeps track of all your budgets, vendors, deadlines, guest lists, and seating charts, which makes everything so much easier.
Thank you again Leila for literally EVERYTHING! You were one of the best parts of our beautiful wedding that we will always remember <3
Vendor response 01/03/2024
Aloha Rudi,
This is one of the greatest reviews that we've received to date! We can't tha...
nk you enough for entrusting us and allowing us to recommend vendors that we felt were a perfect match with your vision. I know Leila, Dania, Hailey, and Konnie all enjoyed having a small part in your big day. Your photos turned out incredible. We can't thank you enough for not only choosing us, but for being able to recognize our teams' efforts in making sure you had the dream wedding day that you deserved.
Wishing you both the best!
Mahalo,
Darcie
Director of Sales and Catering
Linh N
5.0
11/22/2023
We had a traditional wedding but without many of the traditions. We did all of the research, planning and decision making ourselves up until our ceremony venue required a registered local wedding coordinator. It was fate that we met the team at Tropical Moon Events, specifically Dania and Avery. They are a preferred vendor of our venue - they should be a preferred vendor for all venues!
When we caught up with Dania and Avery, they were immediately supportive of our atypical wedding approach and assured us they would help in any way they can. Immediately, we knew we liked them for their lovely personalities and that we picked well. Since we fell into the "mostly do it ourselves" group, we didn't work closely with the TME team until closer to our event date (it's awesome that they have tiers bc this tier worked perfectly for us in terms of cost and amount of hand holding) and let me just say, what a godsend they were. Also worth noting that they checked in throughout with reminders, milestone check points, and a wealth of information which we were very grateful for and at no point did they feel pushy nor neglectful.
When it was time to give up on everything because we had been planning for SO long (14 months for us), when you think you've exhausted all corners of all vendors and options, when you think maybe it's easier to just cancel (haha jk), Avery came to the rescue. She provided options for areas where we were lacking, she asked all the right questions from things we didn't think about to things we have thought about but don't have decisions for. She was never pushy when we didn't have clear direction, instead she beautifully compassionately helped us navigate those uncertainties. She took over all correspondence with vendors so that we could breath. When vendors weren't sharing our vision, she fought for us behind the scenes. Avery's attention to detail and professionalism is admirable! She was with us every step of the way while she was in Hawaii and we were in Ontario, Canada. Her clear and frequent communication with us made us feel very reassured and that we were there too.
Avery truly went above and beyond, probably even more than we know because everything ended up being perfect on our rehearsal and wedding days. Thank you for everything that you did, Avery, and to the assistants as well.
We highly recommend Tropical Moon Events and if you do get a chance to work with Avery, have fun!
L&D 10.18.23
Photography by Stefan and Audrey, IG @stefanamdaudrey
Vendor response 01/03/2024
Aloha Linh,
Your words are so very special and appreciated!! We are so happy that you enj...
oyed your time with Avery. She is truly a magician at her craft and we couldn't be more lucky to have her on our team. The way she fought for your vision is very much true to our mission. We want everyone to have the day they envisioned down to the tee. Thank you so much for choosing us for such an important day!! Wishing you both the best!!
Mahalo,
Leila F.
Marketing Manager
Nieka G
5.0
11/04/2023
We hired Tropical Moon for planning, service and the bar. We felt that hiring a planner was absolutely necessary as we are from Las Vegas and had a destination wedding in Hawaii. Darcie was our planner and day of coordinator. She is extremely organized and recommended great vendors based on our budget and vision. The wedding planning process can be stressful, and she was there to reassure us and keep things positive. Darcie and the Tropical Moon team executed every detail of the wedding day to ensure things were perfect! We highly recommend Darcie as a planner and our wedding day turned out way better than we could have imagined! The service team and bar team were also amazing! Our guests loved the drinks! We highly recommend Tropical Moon!
Vendor response 01/03/2024
Aloha Nieka,
Mahalo for leaving this beautiful review of both Tropical Moon and our Star ...
Bar drinks! It's amazing to hear that you felt that our team executed every detail on your wedding day!! Darcie is a star and we know that she really enjoyed her time planning with the two of you. We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed the planning service and we are wishing you two nothing but the best!
Mahalo,
Leila F.
Marketing Manager
Wynona L
5.0
9/18/2023
From the moment we met our coordinator, Lacy Wheeler, we could just feel that we would be alright. Prior to this meeting, we were very stressed and burnt out from wedding planning, however Lacy’s grounding and calming energy took off soo much weight off our shoulders. We really appreciated the eyes for details, the timeline, the Instant responses, the positive energy throughout, the affirming feedback, and advocating for our wants. On the day-off, Lacy and her assistant were simply amazing and made sure everything went sooo smoothly. It was the best day of our lives hands down. We could not have asked for a better team!
Vendor response 09/18/2023
WOW! This is such a sweet way to start off our Monday :) We've shared your words with the ...
entire team, and Lacy could not have sung your praises more. I know she really enjoyed working with you both and said that your wedding was one of the most memorable celebrations she's had the pleasure of attending. So grateful for you and your trust in our team. Wishing you both the very best!!!
Mahalo,
Leila F.
Marketing Manager
Crystal V
5.0
8/04/2023
The best decision I ever made was hiring Tropical Moons as our wedding coordinator! My husband and I are from California and decided to do our wedding in Hawaii. It was the best decision we ever made, but all thanks to Dania and her team. Our wedding was literally what dreams are made of. Dania and her team did an incredible job bringing my Pinterest board to life! I also let her team take lead in creativity and they went above and beyond. Everything they did was well thought of and not something just slapped together. Throughout the wedding planning people will ask me if I was stressed and I truly wasn’t. Dania and her team made me feel at ease with constant updates and monthly meetings that everything was going as planned. All her vendor recommendations from Star Bar to catering were amazing! The day of the wedding everything went better than I could have imagined. My family and friends can’t stop talking about how beautiful everything was!
Vendor response 08/09/2023
Aloha Crystal,
WOW! We are beyond thrilled to hear about how happy you are with your wedd...
ing day!! Truly the best compliment is to know that you were never feeling stressed during the planning process. It's meant to be fun and enjoyable and I am so glad that's how it felt for you. Your wedding turned out beautifully and we are so happy that you let us be apart of it. Wishing you two all the love and happiness in this next chapter of your lives together!! I'll be sure to share your words with our team :)
Mahalo nui loa,
Leila F.
Marketing Manager
Kylee P
5.0
7/02/2023
Avery and Dania helped coordinate our wedding and I would book them and Tropical Moon Events over and over again. They thought of everything I didn’t think of and made my day run so smooth I don’t even know if anything went wrong! I definitely recommend hiring them for your special day.
Also Star Bar was amazing, the drink selections were perfect and guests raved about them. Thank you so much to Avery and Dania for making our wedding day perfect.
Vendor response 07/03/2023
Aloha Kylee,
Thank you SO much for taking the time to write a review so quickly after you...
r wedding day - it's truly the best compliment!! We are very excited to share this with our team. I know Avery really enjoyed working with you and that your wedding came together gorgeously. Mahalo for having us as a small part of your special day!
Mahalo,
Leila F.
Marketing Manager
Janae A
5.0
6/11/2023
Hiring Tropical Moon Events made our life so much easier especially as we got closer to the wedding day. We went with the partial coordination that started 5 weeks from our wedding day. Brooke, our wedding coordinator was so amazing and on top of making sure our day went as smoothly as possible. It was such a big relief to be able to pass on the planning role to someone else with the confidence that it will get done! Can’t recommend enough.
Vendor response 06/13/2023
Aloha Janae,
We LOVE to hear this!! One of our main goals is that our couples can truly r...
elax and feel like they can hand off everything they've worked so hard to plan to us, without hesitation. It sounds like Brooke did just that, and we are SO thrilled to hear you were able to enjoy your day just as you should!! We know you have many options for wedding vendors, so mahalo nui for choosing us :) Wishing you both all the best in the years to come!!
Mahalo,
Leila F.
Marketing Manager
Ferelei D
5.0
2/10/2023
My husband and I hired Tropical Moon Events for the Day Of Coordination and Star Bar services. They took care of us and we have no regrets hiring them. Prior to the start of our services package Dania & Darcie were responsive to our emails in a timely manner (1-2 days max wait time). They always gave us options to think about and pertinent information relating to our venue (Paliku Gardens in Kualoa Ranch). As the wedding day got closer, knowing that we had someone taking care of everything on our big day felt like a weight taken off of our shoulders. HIRE THEM! They have a whole team of professionals who know what they are doing.
Review - DAY OF COORDINATION
They say rain is a blessing, but Brenda from Tropical Moon Events was a blessing for our wedding day. We had an AMAZING stress free day with a lot of stressful situations going on in the background that we didn’t have to worry about.
Our big day, 01/28/2023, was set to be outdoors in Paliku Gardens and there was an 80% chance of thunder and lighting. Brenda went to work and organized a rainy day game plan for all of the activities and vendors who would need a covered area. She kept us informed of the possible changes, but she made sure to give us our options with things to think about so we could make a sound decision. One of the biggest decisions we made for the ceremony was whether we would have the ceremony at the water tower or under the Pavillion for cover from the rain. She assured us that no matter what choice we made, she would make it work. We chanced it at the water tower and it was beautiful!
There were also A LOT of other small things to worry about that Brenda had solutions for to make things work. I think that was the theme… making things work. LOL. We forgot our card box, our menus were flying off tables from the wind, we were missing a couple table numbers, etc. Brenda had a solution for everything! She even sewed on a button for the groom and helped me with my dress bustle that kept falling off.
As soon as Brenda took over for Day of Coordination, she went to work. She coordinated the timeline for all of our vendors and finalized all the necessary details. She made sure to make things happen that we wanted for our wedding day. She is such a knowledgeable professional that she even found ways for us to save money (at least 1-2k). She was a person that we could trust to lean on with necessary choices and she always did it with positivity that everything will be great. A lot of our guests told us that we had the best wedding that they have ever attended.
Aside from our pre-planning, I strongly believe that the day ran smoothly because Brenda and Hailey (the assistant coordinator for the day) put in a lot of work to make sure that we had a beautiful and memorable wedding day.
Review - STAR BAR
Sabrina was our Lead Bartender and she was AWESOME! We did our tasting with her and had such a great taste time we requested her for our wedding. If you’re hesitant on the tasting, I’d say go for it! Aside from sampling the drinks, we also got an idea of how the bar will be run on the day of the wedding. She was a great fit for us. She was very knowledgeable about about our drink choices and even suggested drinks that we didn’t think of based on our likes during the tasting. We are outgoing and she delivered the fun vibe we were looking for on our wedding day. Sabrina and the rest of the Star Bar team drinks flowing.
Vendor response 02/10/2023
Aloha Ferelei,
Wow, you've left our entire team speechless with your incredible words!! W...
e cannot thank you enough for taking the time to leave such a detailed and thoughtful review of our team. You've pretty much described our company goals in each section of your review - we are over-the-moon thrilled to see that your experience meets those goals. There is nothing more that we want than for you to feel taken care of, as stress-free as possible, and like someone has 'got your back' when things get real. Also - ecstatic that despite the weather doing its thing, you were able to have your ceremony at the water tower as hoped for. Yay - go Brenda!! Your review reminds us how lucky we are to do what we do, with the amazing team that we have. We hope that this review will attract more couples like you. I know our team really enjoyed working with you throughout the entire process. Wishing you and your `ohana the best and brightest future!!
Mahalo,
Leila F.
Marketing Manager/Star Planner
Martine and Timm L
5.0
10/05/2022
Tropical Moon Events made wedding planning so simple and easy! They took away all stress with the wedding planning process from us and made the day so perfect! We can't thank them enough!
Vendor response 10/07/2022
Aloha Martine and Timm,
This is excellent to hear! We are so happy that you chose us to c...
oordinate such a big day and that we were able to alleviate the stress that can come along with planning such a huge occasion. The fact that you felt it was perfect makes us incredibly happy!! I will be sure to share this with Dania and Lynsey. Wishing you all the best in your future together!
Mahalo nui,
Leila
Marketing Manager
Seanette T
5.0
9/30/2022
Jenna, our coodinator at TME, was amazing to work with. She's organized, helpful, and patient, which is especially helpful when things get stressful! She's very calm and professional, and we loved that she wasn't pushy or domineering. Our wedding and reception ran super smoothly, and we know it was Jenna behind the scenes making sure it all came together!
Vendor response 10/04/2022
Aloha Seanette,
So glad to hear that your wedding ran super smoothly and that you really ...
enjoyed working with Jenna!! Her superpower is definitely staying calm in any situation and we are overjoyed that you saw that, too!! Mahalo for trusting us with such an important day in your lives - it truly is an honor. Wishing you all the best in your future together!
Mahalo nui,
Leila
Marketing Manager
George T
5.0
9/23/2022
Tristyn was our favorite vendor of everyone. As soon as she took over, our wedding got easier. I cannot thank her enough for being so on top of everything- she even whipped out a Tide pen when I got a stain on my shirt. 10/10
Vendor response 09/26/2022
Aloha George,
Mahalo for your kind words about Tristyn - we would have to agree - she is ...
AMAZING! So happy that she ultimately achieved our main goal here at Tropical Moon Events - to make things easier so that you can enjoy your special day with family and friends. We would really love to see photos once they become available!
Mahalo,
Leila
Marketing Manager
leila@tropicalmoonevents.com
Sarah M
3.0
9/10/2022
I worked with Tropical Moon Events (TME) from April 2021 through my wedding in August 2022. I was hesitant to leave a review but wanted to share my experience for future couples.
I chose TME after having an initial phone call with Dania; she was personable, and on that call, she told me about their newly launched planning packages. She described these packages as very flexible and able to be changed to a couple’s personal style & vision, but an easy starting point into the planning process. I ended up selecting the Laulima package, and Dania sent several questionnaires. We had several meetings over that summer, and I was excited about working with TME and what our wedding would be like.
In the winter and spring though, Dania became very unresponsive. Looking back at our communications, it would take several pings to get a reply. At one point, I didn’t hear back from her for nine days, and then eighteen days. This caused incredible stress in the planning process. After not hearing back for almost three weeks, I scheduled a call through Calendly with Dania. Two of her colleagues ended up taking this call and letting me know that a new coordinator would be taking over, Kylie.
I liked Kylie instantly and was just thrilled to have someone responding to my questions. Throughout the rest of the planning process, Kylie and I had several calls to walk through the timeline and set-up. I felt like Kylie was more responsive and organized.
Our wedding was beautiful, but I was disappointed in several aspects. The most frustrating was with the musician and DJ. I had asked TME several times to set up an introduction call, but they said he was too busy, and to simply send over the worksheet, while confirming that he would be “playing live music for the ceremony and cocktail hour then DJ for the reception.” Upon walking down the aisle, he was playing instrumental music from a sound system, which did not match the intimate, live music vision I was hoping for. This feels like there was a lack of communication between TME and the musician.
I was also incredibly clear that I wanted to have white chairs (provided by the venue) for the ceremony. Tropical Moon told me they had already reserved other chairs, but I requested that we still use the white chairs (cost aside). This did not end up happening.
There were a few other things during the reception: the rental chairs did not have cushions (should have been noticed on the rental invoice), and the signage did not have backings removed during setup (despite having stickers with ‘to be removed'). There were empty chairs despite providing a detailed seating chart.
Lastly, one of our priorities was ensuring we could attend some part of our cocktail hour. After finishing pictures, we were clear with Kylie that we absolutely needed to go get a drink & appetizer before anything else. She seemed flustered and rushed, and was pushing us to go right into our entrance. We were so dehydrated & hungry at that point, and we were glad that our photographer intervened on our behalf for us to have ten minutes!
I’ll also highlight that TME will not share a total cost breakdown with clients which would have been helpful to verify everything was correct–this felt like a lack of transparency and assurance.
Overall, if I were to start the wedding planning process again I would choose another wedding planning due to the lack of communication and execution from TME.
Vendor response 09/29/2022
Aloha Sarah,
We appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback regarding your wed...
ding planning process and wedding day execution. While it does disappoint us to learn about how you felt about your experience, we’d like to make this a learning opportunity for our team. It sounds like there were a few miscommunications that we could have missed; such as the musician request not being fulfilled, the chair miscommunication, while things like removing the stickers were just a simple oversight.
We are glad that you enjoyed working with Kylie! Our true apologies for the delay in response this past winter. Dania (founder+owner) did decide to have Kylie step in due to this year being an incredibly overwhelming year of post-pandemic frenzy. We wanted to make sure you were getting proper attention with dedication and care that you needed and deserved, and again, are happy you felt that way once Kylie stepped in.
On the day of your wedding, there was a major car accident near the venue causing the ceremony to start 25 minutes late. This along with the photo session (during cocktail hour) going over its allotted time trickled down to affect the timeline greatly, which is why our team was encouraging dinner to start as soon as possible. We apologize for making you feel rushed (lesson learned here to remind photographers to end on-time and for us to have your apps and drinks ready!), but being that you had a coursed dinner service, we just wanted to be sure everyone had a fresh and hot meal. Additionally there were discrepancies between the seating chart you provided, the grouped escort cards, and the physical seating chart itself. Our coordinator made the executive decision to place extra settings to account for this, instead of coming to you while you were relaxing and getting ready. In the future, we will be sure to double check these items the night prior to wedding day to ensure there are no last minute changes.
Being that you were one of our first package clients, there was a learning curve that we are now addressing with the help of your feedback. We are working on a method to provide more transparency on what exactly is included with each vendor category, and plan to check in if services/rental prices change with our vendors (along with your guest count almost doubling, price increases can definitely be unsettling!). Our package is designed to take away the stress of piecing and pricing out wedding vendors, it sounds like it is possible that the package wasn’t an ideal match for your needs after all. With that being said, we thought it turned out beautiful and hope that you did, too!
All in all I truly hope that you were able to enjoy your special day and look back at it happily despite the disappointments mentioned in your review. We would be happy to discuss anything further via phone or email if you would like - please don’t hesitate to contact myself or our founder Dania Mossman directly. Wishing you both a future of happiness together!!
Mahalo,
Leila
Marketing Manager
Kaitlyn B
5.0
8/25/2022
BOOK THEM NOW! Do not sleep on this choice! We absolutely LOVED Jenna & Dania! They are so knowledgeable, kind, and professional. We planned our wedding internationally and they went above and beyond to ensure our day went smoothly. I cannot imagine not having them. I cannot recommend them enough - you will be so happy with your choice.
Vendor response 08/27/2022
Aloha Kaitlyn,
WOW mahalo nui for your sweet sweet words! Your experience is exactly what...
we strive for as planners, so to hear this is music to our ears! We wish you both the best in your beautiful future as husband and wife!
Mahalo,
Leila
Marketing Manager
Richard A
5.0
6/16/2022
Tropical Moon Events, Dania, Tristyn and the rest of the staff were beyonf amazing. We had spoken with Dania before the pandemic and we knew right away that we wanted to work with her and hear team. She recommended so many vendors that they worked with and they were all A+ recommendations. I would say we used 85% of them. The other 15% we had booked even before speaking with her. We opted for the 2 month/day of coordination but I felt like we got more. 2 months before the wedding we had everyone booked, 2 weeks before the wedding, Hawaii shut down for the 2nd time and we had to postpone for summer of 2022. We were heart broken but Dania reassured us everything would be ok. We scrambled to find another date and she recommended we do because she knew dates would book up quick. We followed her advice and by the time we knew what date we wanted she had already drafted e-mails to all of our vendors of the postponement. She took care of EVERYTHING!!! Such professionalism! Everyone was on board with the new date. We got new invoices, new confirmations and since 90% of the wedding was paid for, all we had to do was show up.
May 2022 rolls around and our wedding was quickly approaching, enter Tristyn. OMG!!! I love TRISTYN. Dania had told us that this wedding season has been her busiest she's seen EVER and that she had Tristyn as the new main contact because they were so busy. Very understandable! Trystin was caught up with everything, she helped with last minute touches, the rehearsal, day of, end of night, and even after we got married. I had to get a couple signs made and she was able to pick them up from a local artist. She took care of all our belongings for the wedding. She was even able to make friends with our flower girl right away and that's no easy task because she's very picky who she talks to.
The day of everything went so smoothly, it was like a dream. No hiccups, no mistakes, nothing bad happened. If it did, which I doubt it, I never noticed. Everything went like clockwork. The set up was beautiful. Everything was right on time, I believe we were even able to start early. Weddings never start early! That's how on top things Tristyn was but we were fine with it. More time to party. I could go on and on but I've said a lot.
If you need a team that's on top of everything, fun, organized, friendly and just perfect please hire them. You'll be glad you did. TME, you were a lifesaver when the world went downhill. We can't thank you enough for helping us pull off this almost impossible dream we had.
Vendor response 09/26/2022
Aloha Richard,
WOW! Your thoughtful and sincere words mean the world to us. Tristyn is on...
e of the most talented planners around, we are so happy that you trusted her to take over and that your wedding went off without a hitch! We know that planning such a joyous occasion during the pandemic was no easy feat, both logistically and emotionally. Mahalo nui for sticking with us, your business was especially important to us during such a crazy couple of years. Your happiness and love for one another shined bright through all of your photos - and we can't wait to share them for years to come! We wish you both the best and hope this review will attract more amazing couples such as yourselves!
Mahalo nui,
Leila
Marketing Manager
Brooke H
5.0
6/13/2022
Tropical Moon Events and Kylie are THE reason I loved my wedding. For real. Because when it comes down to it you can do all the planning in the world but if you don’t have someone to help you confirm your plans make sense and come to fruition, it’s all for nothing. I had to worry about nothing the day of my wedding, which meant I could actually enjoy the day. I told her many times but our planner Kylie really was a best friend throughout the process. She was organized, actually wanted to help and take things off my plate and had the best energy to keep us calm and on track. I’ll never be able to repay her or Tropical Moon enough, so trying to at least shout them out everywhere I can. If you are evaluating multiple companies or just whether a planner is needed, stop looking/asking and use this company. Thank y’all so much!!
Vendor response 09/26/2022
Aloha Brooke,
This is so sweet! Kylie really is the best friend we all wish we had - some...
one that is born to be in the role that she is, so glad you recognized that. Choosing a wedding coordinator is such a huge decision - it is someone that will be alongside you at all different stages of emotions on one of the most important days of your lives. We hope your review will reassure couples debating entrusting us - thank you so much!!
We would absolutely love to see photos from your wedding day if you feel comfortable. I will leave the best email address below :)
Mahalo,
Leila
Marketing Manager
leila@tropicalmoonevents.com
Emma W
5.0
5/12/2022
Dania & Tropical Moon are the best! They are truly amazing to work with. They make the entire process so easy and enjoyable. I can't thank them enough for their support and kindness during all the prep/planning! I would HIGHLY recommend working with Tropical Moon for your event. Thanks guys, deeply appreciate you!
Vendor response 08/27/2022
Aloha Emma,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share about your experience!! I know...
our team really enjoyed working with you both as well. Sending hugs to you forever and always!
Mahalo,
Leila
Marketing Manager
Carrie H
5.0
3/25/2022
Tropical Moon Events was amazing. I was able to let go and enjoy my day without any worries. Dania & Emily we’re always there when I needed anything. Would absolutely recommend them to anyone I know!
Matt T
5.0
2/15/2022
Amazing, professional team! You need to hire this team.
Cristina C
5.0
10/26/2021
Dania and Tropical Moon Events were recommended to us by a family friend, and from our first conversation, we knew it was the right fit! We had our wedding at Kualoa Ranch. My husband and his family are from Oahu, but we currently live in California; I was nervous about planning a wedding from another state. Dania made it so much easier because she was so on top of things, and always a phone call or text away. We had A LOT of moving parts to our wedding and Dania made sure everything went off without a hitch. She gave us great recommendations and tips leading up to the big day, and I could not be more thankful to her and her team for keeping us calm on our big day and making sure that we, the bride and groom, had a lot of fun! We love you guys!
Alena S
5.0
8/15/2021
Darcie and her team were absolutely fantastic!! We got their Aurora planning package for our wedding at Kualoa Ranch and a bar service for a family dinner the night before the wedding. The bar service was amazing, and the cocktails and mocktails were absolutely delicious. We had so many compliments, especially from our nondrinking family who had a ton of fun trying out mocktails! Darcie was on top of everything for the wedding, and I was impressed with how well everything went. Darcie and her staff really cared about the details and making certain our wedding went beautifully. I was especially impressed with how they seemed to magically know whenever I was thirsty and were always ready to hand me a water bottle! So glad we chose Tropical Moon Events for our wedding!!
Lindsy L
5.0
5/22/2021
We chose Tropical Moon as our day of coordinator. Dania and her assistant Jenna were so helpful throughout the entire process and recommended some really awesome vendors for our wedding day. Things got a little hectic dealing with Covid restrictions at our venue, but Dania helped us work through all of them and made our dream wedding come true. I couldn't recommend them enough!
Annie C
5.0
5/14/2020
Look no further. I did a lot of research and Dania is the go to person for your wedding. I am not organized and she was able to pull it all together for my big day. She asks all the right questions and is able to polish up everything you need help with. For her price and the quality service she delivers, you will not be disappointed!
Vendor response 05/19/2020
Mahalo for the love Annie! You were a gorgeous bride and it was a pleasure working with y...
ou! <3
Meleina M
5.0
4/11/2020
I'm so grateful for Dania and her team at Tropical Moon Events, we had the most beautiful wedding at Kualoa Ranch! The 2-week planning & day of coordination service was perfect for us since I come from the event world and felt that I could handle a lot of the design and pre-production stuff. As much as I planned and organized ahead, I really leaned on Dania to pull it all together in the end. They have worked at this venue plenty, so I felt like I had a great partner in bringing the vision to life.
Dania was very accommodating and loaned us various supplies: signage and lanterns, which was a big help so I wouldn't have to do a wasteful one time purchase or spend money renting those things. I ended up paying it forward and donating some decor to her which was a big help to me so I didn't have to ship it back home lug it around on our honeymoon. We hired them for the bar services as well, and the staff was very friendly and professional.
The whole day felt so smooth and that's how you know they nailed it behind the scenes. Our guests were all overwhelmed with the how awesome the day was, I'd highly recommend them!
Joy P
1.0
3/01/2020
Dania and her team at TME came well-recommended, so I was very surprised by the lack of professionalism and attention to detail that I experienced throughout my wedding planning process and on the actual day of my wedding (12/29/19 at Waimea Valley). I hired TME for their "Stellar Coordination" package (2 months out + day of coordination) and honestly felt that working with them actually made the planning process more difficult and stressful for me.
From not responding for over a week to my questions (wedding planning is hard enough from afar without having to track your wedding planner down repeatedly), to making multiple mistakes in vendor communication (wrong head counts/missing details), and with lackluster responses to my questions about things (the team actually asked me for MY advice on dress steaming after I took it upon myself to do the research I had asked them to help me with) - combined with a constant stream of excuses ranging from sick kids to bad traffic - I was left pretty disappointed by their subpar communication and planning assistance.
Trying to remain optimistic (and because I'd already paid for their services) I figured where the TME team could really help out was on the day of, making sure everything ran smoothly, but I was again let down. The team was distant and aloof on our wedding day, making it awkward/difficult to communicate with them during the day. And despite being asked the day before to come up with a plan, there was no action from the team to help correct the big issue of a muddy ceremony space, and one of my bridesmaids actually had to step in to figure something out. Even though they knew our guest count 10 months prior to the event, over half of our wedding guests did not have seats for our wedding ceremony. One of the lighting elements we had paid for was not set up and TME did not notice despite it being clearly communicated/on the invoice, so our reception was not as we had imagined. We had asked for help in making sure all our invoices were paid in full prior to the wedding and on the day of, found out we had a near $3000 payment left unfulfilled. And I could go on and on!
I am a very organized person, and in thinking about my wedding, I had initially thought I might plan it entirely on my own, but really thought hiring a professional team would take some of the pressure off me, and provide extra advice/help thinking of the little details that come with industry experience. And honestly, I think I would likely have been better off without TME. We did have a wonderful wedding, but it was more so DESPITE the TME team than because of them!
Dania and her team were apologetic when I expressed my concerns/disappointment at the services they provided, and admitted that they were overwhelmed and maybe at capacity. So hopefully they will improve their business practices in the future. But at this point, I definitely would NOT recommend TME for any wedding or party planing events.
Vendor response 03/06/2020
Joy, I sincerely apologize for your disappointment in our services. It feels as though you...
were predetermined to be dissatisfied and that there was nothing I could do to deter you from that route. From the moment we met in person you had given me the cold shoulder, were distant and would not connect with me at all. There is no greater let-down than to work so diligently for someone to have it go completely unrecognized. All of the work we did such as coordinating and finalizing all details with your vendors, creating a layout to spec, a detailed timeline for all of your vendors to work from, the full day of setup, execution and cleanup have gone vacantly unappreciated. In response, I'd like to address the issues you mentioned: **Client Communication: I was punctual with our communications as we were on a texting basis. I accidentally dropped the ball on Thanksgiving weekend while driving with a full car which carried my entire family. I apologize. **Vendor Communication: As for the head count, we had it absolutely correct. I had received multiple last minute text updates of drop-outs and add-ons from you in a single morning and I sent the caterer the wrong number, which I had immediately corrected. So there was nothing wrong with your catering numbers. There were no missing details in your vendor communications as well.**Dress Steaming: When asked for advice on professional steaming for your dress we had done research and sent you information for services near the location you would be staying. You did not use them and found a different service and so I had asked you what that was. I had offered for you to use our steamers, letting you know they are not professional grade commercial steamers, but just a household kind.** Distant/Aloof on Day: I was communicating with your entire family throughout the day, doing everything we could to help, with constant check-ins at the bridal suite and making sure everyone was on track. My assistants were introduced to your family, letting them know we were all available to assist if anyone needed anything.**Muddy Ceremony: The ground was very squishy at the rehearsal and we talked about using an alternate walking path if it was still very bad. We discussed exactly how we would do it. Luckily the ground had dried up quite a bit, and in my opinion would have been ok to walk on, especially after a few more hours of drying in the sun. When your bridesmaid came down to check it out, she asked if there was something we could lay down because in her opinion it was not dry enough. I went ahead and sent my assistant to my office to grab an extra Aisle Runner I had in storage. We laid it out for your ceremony as an emergency measure, and used the alternate walking path.**Ceremony Seating: I apologize for any lack of foresight and not confirming this with you in advanced. It's very common for wedding ceremonies to have partial seating for thier guests, particularly with larger events of 150, such as yours. Most times our clients make it known that they want to have full seating if desired.**Lighting Element: This was not communicated on your invoice at all. You had written me a small note about it and I missed it. I'm sorry. This is the reason that I send all final documents to my clients for review. I sent you a copy of the production list and layout which had all design elements depicted in text and in drawing. You did not mention that I was missing anything there. I am undoubtedly human which is why it's important to me to have my clients participate in making sure I have all the details accurate for thier very special day.** Outstanding Payment: I had all your payments organized and listed them for you. I did miss a payment for your videographer because his invoice had a big stamp that said PAID on it. It was misleading and although I had been in communication with him he did not mention anything to me about it.**Excuses: I don't recall any instances of sick kids or bad traffic. I was 30 minutes early to your wedding rehearsal and wedding, and right on time to your rehearsal dinner.|| Our goal on the big day is to stay in the shadows, orchestrating you're vendors and troubleshooting problems behind the scenes while you and your guests are able to experience the "wedding magic" that happens. It's so important to us that our clients are fully present for thier day and not bogged down by the zillion details that go into making such an experience happen. You should always be a guest at your wedding, as you were. We got multiple compliments from your friends and family members that noticed what a great job we were doing to make everything run smoothly and on cue. We were there for 15 hours and worked tirelessly to ensure all went off without a hitch, including staying 45 minutes after you left cleaning up the bridal suite, taking out several loads of garbage so you would be sure to get your security deposit back. Joy, You had a perfect wedding!
Tiffany L
5.0
12/11/2019
Dania and her team were great for our day of coordination. Dania's communication prior, leading up to and on the day was fantastic. The day went without any issues and everything was set up exactly as we requested. We really appreciate it! Thank you so much 😊
Vendor response 12/11/2019
Tiffany, thanks so much for the kind words! We really enjoyed being there for your cross-...
cultural international affair. Also we love learning new cultural wedding traditions! The Bim-Casadas were amazing and we are thankful to have tried them because of you. I wish you both the best in your future together. Aloha, Dania
Maya U
1.0
10/21/2019
Just don't...
I was a bridesmaid at one of the weddings Dania planned, and while I do not think that Dania or her team are bad people I would strongly discourage anyone from hiring them. They did not contribute to the wedding in any significant or expected way and had "weird vibes". I am shocked that this was this planner was recommended by the venue. More details below...
My friend (the bride) is a natural planner and did most of the work herself. My friend loves to plan and has a super supportive family that was helping with everything (shower, flowers, etc.), so this should have been an easy gig for a wedding planner. I know I am just an internet stranger but please believe me when I say that if there was some kind of award for "Most Chill Bride", my friend should have received it.
Dania promised her that she could do most of the planning but that Dania would swoop in 2 months prior to the wedding date and take over. Dania assured her that she had lots of recommendations and could pull things together last minute if needed. My friend is not a picky person, but Dania's recommendations were so bad that she did not end up using ANY of them, and had to find everything herself. Which I am thankful for because the makeup test from Dania's recommendation was so bad that we all agreed it made my friend look 20 years older. Dania was so unreliable that my friend was going to let her go and find someone else. Unfortunately my friend has a soft heart and Daina was able to convince my friend that this was just a small rough patch and that she would "step it up"...
Fast forward to the actual wedding rehearsal where I finally meet Dania. Her whole vibe was really off. I could tell that she was trying her best to look happy and do her job, but we all got the strong feeling that she didn't want to be there. It was a really weird vibe and her interactions with the family were awkward. Thankfully we had a great officiant who would insert himself during these moments to smooth things over. Even during the actual day of the wedding I just heard a lot of "oh I meant to call you about that..." Well, it's too late now. Even though her assistant was nice, they didn't feel organized or experienced as a team. Overall the wedding was great, but I could not tell you how Tropical Moon contributed to make the event a success. If anything, they were the black spot on an otherwise perfect wedding thanks to the amazing bride and family members.
Seeing all of the other great reviews on this page, I would like to give Tropical Moon the benefit of the doubt-- no one is perfect and we all have bad days/seasons. However, as an event planner you need to realistically gauge your capacity. If you can't do it, it's fine, but please refer your client to someone else or just let them go.
Vendor response 02/07/2020
Maya, it must feel empowering to reach through the screen and give someone you’ve spent le...
ss than a day of your life with a proverbial knockout. I applaud you for coming to your friends defense, as I believe that is your actual intention here.
As for my vendors recommendations, I told her, as I tell all my clients, that if for some reason they do not find a vendor they are satisfied with booking, that I am happy to recommend other vendors that may suite their needs. I have plenty of contacts at my reach and experience with a wide variety of vendors after 9 years in Oahu’s wedding market. If she did not reach out to me and ask me for any further recommendations, how am I supposed to help her? As for her makeup trial, she also did not mention any of this to me. The whole reason for a trial is to test it out, and so if you don’t like it for some reason you can change the look. My vendor team is a star team who have delivered excellent professional services to many, many, many brides that I’ve recommended them to.
Maya, I had undoubtedly gone through an extremely difficult time in my life during this period, and so to accommodate for my certain misgivings at the start of our coordination, I adjusted her service package from a 60 to 30 day coordination. At the start of our 30-day I was committed and ready to deliver.
As for the “weird vibes” at the rehearsal, I’m not sure of what to say. I’m sorry if I was perceived as disengaged, but this was not the case. Perhaps it was your preconceived notion of who I was that tinted your glasses. Maya, I adore your friend, and as with all of my weddings, I love being a part of such a very special time in peoples lives.
As for the wedding, it was absolutely perfect. For you to say that we did nothing to contribute or even tarnished such a wonderful occasion is absurd and an incredible insult to not only us, but your friends wedding. Your words are harsh. You obviously were not in tune with what was going on behind the scenes. We are constantly tending to the details to make the wedding seem free-flowing and effortless. Having worked in the events industry for a number of years in many different capacities, I have seen weddings without coordinators and it is obvious to what is missing. Our team is professional and consistently handling the details in the background so that it is not apparent, and if we were to drop what we were doing and leave, I could guarantee you there would be a noticeable difference in the outcome of the event.
Maya, thank you for input. We take all critique and compliment to heart. We prefer constructive criticism, of course. It’s so easy to click a button and dish out a 1-star review when it doesn’t affect your world at all. I was stunned at this review as it was my first negative review in 9 years and it took me a long time to digest it. I have surely taken the time to review my actions and practices to ensure this never happens again, which I’m sure was your kind-hearted goal when writing this.
Chelsey T
5.0
10/18/2019
I had a great experience with Dania! She brought my dream wedding to life! We had a very small intimate wedding at Kualoa Ranch in September and minus a little rain (that thankfully I was unaware of the downpour a few minutes before the ceremony!!) the day was perfect. I owe it all to Dania and the vendors that she recommended to me. My absolute perfect day would not have been the same without them!! She is very sweet and answers all calls, texts, emails, etc. very quickly . I highly recommend Dania and her team!
Mandy Y
5.0
9/24/2019
Dania and her team were spectacular! I had a destination wedding in Oahu and we planned everything from New Jersey. Despite the 6 hour time difference, Dania was able to communicate and organize everything without any issues. She was eager to get to know us and our vision. She was always quick to respond, which was very important as any stressed out bride knows. I chose the partial wedding planning in which I chose all my vendors and she took care of everything two months before the wedding. My big day was everything I dreamed of and more! I had zero stress and it was because of Dania and her team. They were kind enough to even lend me props so I wouldn't have to spend extra on things I wouldn't keep, given this was a destination wedding. How awesome is that?? I highly, HIGHLY recommend Tropical Moon Events!
Vendor response 12/11/2019
Mandy, thank you so much for your review. We absolutely loved working with you to pull of...
f an amazing wedding! We really enjoyed all the fun details, especially your life size doggy photo prop! What a great way to include your pets when they can't be with you :) Have fun in your future adventures together! Aloha, Dania
Jordan K
5.0
8/30/2019
Tropical Moon Events saved our party! They stepped in in the last few weeks to pull together an awesome wedding. We did the leg work and planning but they took the stress off for the big day. We didn’t really think we needed a coordinator but the amount of effort they put in once they were on board was absolutely fantastic. The party turned out better than expected and we appreciated their hard work and friendly staff.
Ashley M
5.0
7/18/2019
I loved wording with Dania to plan everything and then with Ashleigh on the day of! Everything went so smoothly and I didn’t have to worry about a thing! I used the Aurora Coordination service as well as the bar and waitstaff and I couldn’t have expected better! The best touch was having drinks served to the wedding party right as the ceremony was over. Thank you so much for making my special day go off without a hitch!
Janessa C
5.0
6/27/2019
Dania is an absolutely fantastic coordinator. Her crew did an excellent job taking care of the details so my husband and I could enjoy our big day. I would recommend Tropical Moon Events to any couple, especially those planning a destination wedding.
While all of the details were run by us, Dania handled communication with our vendors and made sure everyone was prepared. She created a layout for our ceremony seating and site setup, provided a timeline of events for our vendors, and kept everything running smoothly the day of along with her two assistants.
Dania also has a great eye for decor and helped us put together a fairy-tale wedding based on a few inspiration photos. We loved working with her team, and would gladly recommend them to our friends.
Sara S
5.0
3/27/2019
Dania, Ashleigh, and Sara are absolutely wonderful! They accepted my non-traditional, laid-back, easygoing ways and I couldn't be more thankful. Dania made the process of selecting vendors super easy with her list of recommendations, and you can tell she has really good relationships with them as well. I honestly don't think our wedding would have been as beautiful if it wasn't for Dania's ideas and suggestions she offered along the way. Planning a wedding in Hawaii from Pennsylvania sounds a bit stressful, but Dania made is stress free. We really appreciated Ashleigh's guidance, support, and help she provided throughout the entire wedding day. Their coordination is stellar!
Vendor response 03/30/2019
Sara thanks so much for your review! It’s no lie we fall in love with love all over again ...
for every wedding we do, but we also love our couples, each unique, such as you! I’m so glad we could assist in creating a special and memorable day for you and Craig and we wish you all the best in the years ahead! Shout out to PA and your awesome crew! When you come back for a visit please stop and say hello :)
Justin W
5.0
2/23/2019
Tropical Moon Events was a great choice to bartend our wedding! They were prompt with their communication and kept us informed throughout the wedding process. Their set up was timely and attractive to the eye. Their drinks were delicious and they definitely helped everyone enjoy their time! They made sure we were taken care of throughout the night. It was a pleasure working with this company!
Emily H
5.0
11/27/2018
Dania was the best~! She and her team of wonderful ladies were incredibly patient with me from the beginning to the end. I was planning my wedding remotely from New York, and I didn't have time to go see the venue or visit any of my vendors. Dania helped me with vendor selection and made sure that I was getting the best vendors without burning a hole in my pocket. Leading up to the wedding, Dania was there for me 24x7, and answered all my questions patiently. Without Dania I wouldn't have the peace of mind to enjoy the most wonderful of my life! Thanks, Dania and team!
Cristina M
5.0
10/22/2018
Dania and her team are amazing, we couldn't have done it without her. We had a destination wedding from Los Angeles, and she made the process easy and fun. Dania helped us make our vision and dream wedding a reality; from the hourglass sand timer, to helping me find locally sourced planters, finding us a traditional Hawaiian musician who also played the conch shell; and even ensuring we ended our night with a bang and sparklers. Dania considered every detail and made it happen. Our wedding was truly magical. Most importantly she helped make our day go seamless and stress free. I have a very busy schedule and am just writing my review; we are so thankful to have had you and the team helping us. Thanks again!
Vendor response 10/22/2018
Cristina! We loved your wedding! You must've been so very busy, and I'm so glad we got t...
o hear from you :) It was truly a pleasure planning your day and thanks so much for posting a review! Aloha Nui
Hanna B
5.0
7/23/2018
Holy Moly, these gals are magical. I honestly don’t know what I would’ve done without them. I have to be completely honest, and say, I was going for a super simple, small, laid back wedding, so I didn’t think I’d need a wedding coordinator. I could not have been more WRONG. I went with the day-of coordination package, and so my coordinating started 2 weeks before my wedding. And thank goodness for Dania, because I didn’t have a clue about so many things. She took care of everything 2 weeks before my wedding so I could just relax. And as for the day of the wedding. Carina was my main coordinator, and she had two assistants, and I cannot believe what those girls did. I had a big box of stuff, and they made it into perfect, amazing, wedding perfection. I was so blown away that my wedding was REALLY that perfect, and I give all the credit to these girls. They even made sure my husband and I’s drinks were filled all night. If you don’t think you need a coordinator, you are wrong!! Seriously, I can’t say enough good things about these girls.
Vendor response 03/30/2019
Awesome Sauce!! I’m so glad we could mix up some wedding magic for you! This is truly our...
goal and our pleasure to deliver ;) Best wishes in your happily ever after!! *hugs*
Yvonne R
5.0
7/10/2018
Dania and her crew made my wedding PERFECT! I did not worry about a thing on the day of my wedding, she had it all handled. And she was able to plan all of this with the arrival of a new baby to her beautiful family in the month before my wedding! And not a beat was missed, everything was done perfectly and beyond my expectations. All the little details we briefly discussed (and I almost forgot about!) were in place just as I had wished. Tropical Moon also provided the cocktail service and let me tell you those little hand-crafted cocktails were a hit! Everyone raved about them. I am so happy I chose Tropical Moon and knew Dania was the right choice when I first spoke with her! She was the best for our best day ever!
Vendor response 03/30/2019
Yvonne it was an absolute pleasure to be your wedding planner! I’m thrilled with how it al...
l turned out and how happy you and Adam were all day long! This is what we live for :) We wish you the best and please keep in touch!
Laura G
5.0
7/01/2018
Dania and Carina were both amazing to work during the entire wedding process. They were always easy to reach, responded quickly and accommodated any requests we had. We used Tropical Moon for our coordination and cocktail/bar catering and service at our wedding at Kualoa Ranch. The selection of cocktails to choose from was great, and the three we chose were all super tasty! We went with the lilikoi mojito, lychee pina colada and tiki-rita. We anticipated many guests would move on to another beverage after trying a few cocktails but they were so delicious that many guests drank them all night! The bar staff were great, and we highly recommend them as everything you need is included.
We chose Tropical Moon's Stellar Coordination package after much consideration. Our budget was a concern so we were initially going to go with their basic coordination package, but were sooooo glad we chose the upgraded service! Carina took over from 60 days out and all of a sudden my life got so much easier! She handled all the communication with vendors, reminded me of payments and asked questions about things I hadn't even thought of. It was such a crucial service, I can't even tell you how helpful it was. Carina even allowed us to ship things to her ahead of time which was really great for us because we were coming from overseas for our wedding.
On the day of the wedding, Carina was on site with two other assistants and these girls made sure everything was absolutely PERFECT on the big day. I didn't have to do anything except sit back and enjoy the day! Not once did a single concern cross my mind. Carina kept us to schedule without me even having to think about things and this allowed my husband and I to really absorb the entire day and all the love. The coordination service was probably the most well-spent money of our whole wedding budget. We highly recommend Tropical Moon Events because they will do everything they can to make your wedding day a dream come true.
Vendor response 03/30/2019
Hey Laura! I’m so glad you see the value in this! This is absolutely what we aim to delive...
r - is a flawless service that allows YOU to ENJOY your WEDDING!! No stress only fun, memories, magic and LOVE! Thank you for sharing your experience. I hope this will help future brides to see what can be accomplished by hiring a wedding coordinator. Happy trails and many blessings to you and your family!
Mindy D
5.0
6/24/2018
Dania was amazing to work with from beginning to end. She was easy to reach and accommodated any requests we had. We had the TME team for cocktail catering at our wedding at Kualoa Ranch. We didn't get to do a cocktail tasting prior to the wedding, but fear not... we were pleasantly surprised by how DELICIOUS the drinks were! There is a vast selection of signature cocktails to choose from and if you like something that's not on the menu, Dania will concoct something for you. We got three signature drinks: lilikoi mojito, pineapple mule, and tropical sangria. Sangria wasn't listed on their menu, but Dania incorporated our favorite fruits and delivered a great tasting red sangria with pineapples, mangoes, and lychees! All of our guests raved about how delicious the dancing juice was.
We didn't want to worry about transporting the alcohol to the venue on wedding day, so Dania offered to bring it all for us if were able to drop off at her place in North Shore. One less thing to worry about on the big day, so that was a huge help. She also didn't charge an additional fee for this helpful service, unlike other cocktail catering companies. We also wanted to provide coffee, but knew that only a small portion of guests would actually drink it. Dania didn't charge us for the entire headcount and offered to make a smaller batch of 30 for us instead. This saved us money but also ensured everyone who wanted regular or decaf coffee was able to get some. TME also provides all equipment for the bar and coffee bar, including percolators, cups, coolers, etc. Other places required us to rent the individual items separate from the catering charge.
On wedding day, I was taken away by the cute bar setup and the beautiful sparkle linen. Ask for these! They are so cute. You have the option of allowing a tip jar at the bar. Please do it... the bartenders are wonderful and deserve all the tips! During dinner service, they even went around to take guests' drink orders, which was a bonus I wasn't aware of. I'm sure our guests appreciated not having to walk to the pavilion for their drinks.
Mahalo Dania and team for your wonderful service and delicious cocktails!
Jenna R
5.0
3/10/2018
I couldn’t have done it without them! Dania was indispensable during the planning phase, & took care of everything - including the bar & service staff - & tied up all my loose ends. Tasha (my day-of planner) was incredible under pressure & really saved the day! I didn’t make it easy for them, but they were amazing!!
COURTNEY U
5.0
12/04/2017
Tropical Moon Events did a spectacular job planning my North Shore wedding while I continued life as normal in Los Angeles. Dania has a plethora of knowledge, resources and contacts that really eased my mind as I planned. My vendors were all amazing and the event sparkled. I could never have done it without Dania and her team!
Audra W
5.0
11/17/2017
I chose Dania and her team as my wedding planners based on reviews. I can happily say they did a stellar job and made my wedding everything I hoped for and even better! The first time I spoke with Dania on the phone I had a great feeling about her. I had my wedding at the Plantation Estate in Kaaawa. Dania hadn’t been to the location before so she drove out across the island on two separate occasions to photograph and take measurements so she could do detailed layouts and diagrams of how the ceremony would be set up.
I chose a whimsical vintage tiki theme for the decor and inspiration. She turned our pool house pavilion into a true tiki bar! She even brought puffer fish, glass floats, and fish netted the whole ceiling to mimic a vintage tiki bar. I didn’t use her bar service because I made my own drinks( I’m a bartender) but she rented me some really great tables with tiki faces and a tiki bar and glassware to match my theme. She even saved me money by making the bar herself using bamboo fencing instead of renting from another company.
A huge shout out to her assistant Tasha for saving the day! My cake vendor wouldn’t deliver on my day because they already had to many deliveries that day so she drove to Honolulu to pick it up for me. On top of that I messed up super bad and miss measured my tablecloths leaving half my tables exposed so she also went to the fabric store to buy new ones. She and the other assistant also helped tremendously with staying after and cleaning up.
I was hesitant at first to spend so much money but I’m really glad I did.