We worked with Molly for our wedding at the Fairmont Orchid, and it was a wonderful experience! She guided us through the whole process, and as a result it felt relaxed and still productive. We knew we didn’t have to worry about anything and it gave us the peace of mind to enjoy the engagement and still get everything done!

Molly found all of our vendors based on our needs and preferences, and they were all amazing! During the wedding weekend, she coordinated every vendor as well as our guests, and we heard from friends that she did an amazing job and struck the perfect balance of relaxed / positive / on top of everything.

If you're planning a wedding on the Big Island, look no further than Molly Johnston of Bliss In Bloom. She is, without a doubt, the best.

Last August, our families hosted a wedding at the luxurious Fairmont Orchid on the Big Island. Although we had organized events before, we quickly realized the irreplaceable value of having an experienced wedding planner—especially one who knows the island intimately. That's where Molly Johnston came into play, and for that, we will always be grateful.

From start to finish, Molly was exceptional. Her extensive knowledge of the Big Island, strong relationships with local vendors, and calm, professional demeanor made all the difference. She anticipated every detail, bringing creative and thoughtful touches that elevated the entire event. From managing logistics to navigating potential weather challenges and permits, she handled everything seamlessly—things we would never have considered, even as experienced planners who previously hosted a wedding on the mainland.

Planning a wedding from a distance can be overwhelming, making it vital to have someone who lives and works on the island—someone with a genuine understanding of the nuances involved in hosting an outdoor event in Hawai’i. Molly brought not only her expertise but also warmth, grace, and an unwavering commitment to ensuring that our three-day event was beautiful and stress-free.

We are thrilled that our family chose the Fairmont Orchid to host approximately 90 guests over a three-day wedding weekend, with many staying at the resort for five nights. Thanks to Molly and the exceptional team at the Fairmont led by Celeste Tremblay, every aspect of the experience was meticulously executed. From our Welcome Luau at Coconut Grove on Friday evening and the beautiful Ceremony at Turtle Pointe, to the Cocktail Reception at the Tennis Pavilion and the elegant, tented Wedding Reception at The Plantation on Saturday, culminating in a Farewell Brunch at the Paniolo Lounge on Sunday—each detail was flawlessly carried out.

If you're considering a destination wedding on the Big Island, we wholeheartedly recommend partnering with both the Fairmont Orchid, specifically Celeste Tremblay, and Molly Johnston of Bliss In Bloom. They are true professionals, and thanks to their efforts, our son and daughter-in-law's special day was everything they dreamed of and more.

Working with Allison to plan our wedding was truly a dream. Our vision was achieved because of her hard work and professionalism along the way. Cannot recommend Bliss in Bloom enough!!

Kirsten with Bliss in Bloom is the best wedding planner!
Not only did she provide top-notch service for our wedding, but also executed the wedding events and wedding day extremely well.

My husband and I got married in April 2024 and we started the planning process about a year and a half before the wedding. Throughout the months, Kirsten was an excellent communicator, organized, and very kind. We emailed and texted regularly, had monthly meetings (weekly meetings when we got closer to the wedding), and she made sure to followed up on tasks that I needed to do as a bride. I never felt stressed with planning the wedding, and I know that is ultimately because of Kirsten. I trusted her from the beginning, not only because of her amazing experience, but because she is a good person and executes the job well. She and her team also planned our welcome party, which was breath taking. Everything was beyond perfect.

Kirsten, thank you for all you and your team did for our special day. You made us feel like the most badass bride and groom. Thank you for everything!

We had the pleasure of working with Bliss in Bloom for our destination wedding. As we live in the mainland, we were adamant on finding the best of the best wedding planner for our destination wedding. Through our search, Bliss in Bloom kept coming up with rave reviews on various websites, social media and even mentioned by local business on our visit to Big Island. From our initial contact with Kirsten to our amazing planner and sweetest human being, Lynn, our calls with the team were always thorough and professional, helping ease our anxieties. Lynn was so patient with our questions and needs, always coming with a positive attitude and offered her professional advice when we needed it. Lynn executed our wedding vision spectacularly and went above and beyond to make sure we were prepared and happy the day of. Don’t settle for less, hire Bliss in Bloom for your dream Hawaii wedding!!! (Photos by Ashley Purple - she is amazing)

Kiersten was so helpful, and we knew we were in good hands with her. Kiersten was organized, detail-oriented and so responsive to all our needs. She turned our vision into exactly what we pictured.

The day of I knew I didn't have to worry about a thing because Kirsten was handling everything to the last detail. She was professional, kind and her expertise made the day unforgettable.

We couldn't have asked for a better coordinator. She's truly the best! We highly recommend Kirsten!

I am thrilled to recommend Bliss and Bloom for any couple looking to plan their dream wedding, especially in a breathtaking location like Kona, Hawaii.

From our very first meeting, Allison exhibited an incredible understanding of our vision. Allison and her team worked closely with us to ensure every detail was tailored to our preferences, from the stunning floral arrangements to the seamless flow of the ceremony and reception.

On our wedding weekend was executed flawlessly. Every element perfectly in place along with attention to detail. The timeline was essential and their team handled all logistics, allowing us to fully enjoy our special day without any stress.

Their local knowledge of Hawaii was invaluable, providing us with recommendations for the best vendors and hidden gems that truly made our wedding unique. Our gift baskets represented things we love most about Hawaii and were adorable. The attention to detail, creativity, and dedication that Bliss and Bloom brought to our wedding planning process were exceptional.

If you are looking for a bridal planner who is not only professional but also passionate about creating unforgettable experiences, I wholeheartedly recommend Bliss and Bloom. Our daughters wedding was a dream come true, and we could not have done it without their expertise and support.

Julie and Ben Crenshaw

If you're even considering a wedding planner for your wedding, do it and hire Kirsten and Bliss In Bloom Events. Kirsten 1000% went above and beyond for us and our wedding. She is so incredibly knowledgeable about all things wedding and event planning. Her advice and expertise were invaluable and our wedding couldn't have been more perfect. I loved sharing my vision and going through this process with her. Absolutely everything I imagined and envisioned about the event was there and exactly as I pictured. Kirsten is professional, personable, kind. She will be on top of it leading up to and on the day of your wedding. I wouldn't go anywhere else, Bliss In Bloom is the best!

[Warning: this is a long review and it will be very well worth the read. Especially if you’re about to make one of the most critical decisions to choose who will get to handle the most important and special day in your life: Your Wedding Day]

As a particularly fastidious, OCD, and detail-oriented person. I’m the type of person who (if I had the spare time) would iron my pillowcases and arrange my closet into the colors of the rainbow. And… I had no idea the level of detail it takes to effectively plan and smoothly execute a wedding.

If I did not have Kirsten Haspe with Bliss in Bloom on our side, our wedding could have rapidly and easily turned into a sh*tshow. In fact, she was so on-top-of her game and so diligent, she and her team were actually having to constantly remind US to get things done, so everything would turn out as we wanted. She didn’t skip a beat! She FAR EXCEEDED any expectations we could possibly think of or even try to make up.

And when I say “on top of her game,” I mean— she was vehemently quick to respond (whether it was text or email), quick to take action, and is extremely organized knowing every bit of everything that needed to be handled. There was never a moment that she didn’t know what was going on. Not one iota of detail was overlooked, not one moment ever missed. Her detail-orientedness is sharper than a hawk’s eye, and her level of organization makes Marie Kondo’s appear like that of a toddler.

My husband and I travel multiple times a month basically living out of our suitcases for work, so we were pretty out of pocket and unable to handle a lot of things that needed to be handled. And planning a wedding on a completely different island didn’t help make things easier either.

Thankfully, Kirsten knew the Big Island well, is highly connected with vendors there, and was incredibly resourceful. She provided excellent vendor recommendations from catering, cake, music, decor, lighting, linens, and activities (for our guests for when they arrived to Hawaii).

She was one of the major reasons why not only did I thoroughly enjoy the wedding planning process, but our guests and family all had an amazing time on our wedding day. We got married about 2 months ago and our guests are STILL TILL THIS DAY raving about how beautiful, smoothly ran, fun, breathtaking and memorable our wedding day was and wish they were back at our wedding!

As a bride, you typically want everything to be right: your hair, makeup, the dress, the entire day; and you pray everything goes well according to plan. As a human, you know there needs to be a level of acceptance that once it’s the morning of the wedding day, what goes-goes. What is gonna happen, is gonna happen.

I will proudly share with you, there was NEVER a moment of doubt, fear, anxiety, concern of how everything was going to turn out because of Kirsten and how she and her team showed up for us from Day 1 (starting from our initial intro call) until well after our wedding.


I loved Kirsten’s taste (and I am pretty picky) and truly valued her opinion on nearly everything. We leaned on her a ton for a lot what needed to be handled.

Because of Kirsten and her team at Bliss in Bloom, what I thought was impossible actually came true— My wedding became Pinterest worthy! Though that never was my intention or goal, she helped make our wedding turn into something that magically came out of a fantasy.

And I so appreciate the care, dedication, and diligent hard work that Kirsten poured in to help make that happen.

 I will forever refer her to anyone who I know is looking for a reliable, trustworthy, proactive, organized, professional, and caring wedding planner.

We had the best experience working with Bliss In Bloom from Day 1! Our head coordinator was Kirsten who instantly put us at ease because she is so clearly great at her job. Our wedding guests constantly commented on how relaxed we were the week leading up to and day of our wedding, and honestly it was all because of Kirsten and her team.

In the lead up, Kirsten advised us on all the vendors we would need and who on the Big Island they recommended. She knows everyone! It made it so easy for us that she had a strong shorthand with all the vendors we chose.

She also worked very closely with us on the florals, and handled all the communication with the florist which again made it so EASY! I also at times felt at a loss of what direction we should go with the flowers and Kirsten was a great resource with that, never told me what to do but helped me visualize what it would all look like together... she even found example imagery of what I was having a hard time articulating to her, making it clear that she understood me and what I was looking for.

Once we got into the month lead up, Kirsten took over all the communication with our vendors and we honestly didn't have to talk to anyone else but Kirsten from that point on and even through the wedding day.

Our wedding was honestly more than we could have ever expected! It was so special to us, everything went off perfectly and we really owe all of that to Kirsten. It was so important to us to be present and enjoy the event as our guests did... and that is exactly what we did! We cannot thank Kirsten and the Bliss In Bloom team enough!!!