HAWAII WEDDINGS AND EVENTS - DIANNA K. SHITANISHI, CPCE, CMP 4.9 out of 5.0 4.9/5.0
Amazing, Fun and Stress-Free Celebrations
587 Pakala Street, Honolulu, HI 96825
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Services: CateringEvent RentalsWedding Planning
Established: 2006
Employees: 2
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About
Hawaii Weddings and Events is known for Amazing, Fun and Stress-Free events and is pleased to offer a variety of services including virtual consulting, day-of coordinator, our "worry free" candy buffet, "For My Peace of Mind" 90-day countdown,, "For Sanity's Sake" your 6-month countdown and partnership package, full service planning, or our most popular "Lanikuhonua and Loulu Palms Off-Premise Catering Event Consulting and Coordination"

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Endorsements
Hawaii Wedding And Events is a leading coordinating/planning company in Hawaii. We've worked with Dianna on many events and know firsthand how great her service really is. She's very organized and focussed on each and every event and thats exactly what you need on your wedding day. Its always a pleasure knowing that Dianna will be working alongside us at a function because she makes our job so much easier. I highly recommend Hawaii Wedding and Events for any wedding and or special event planning. Koa Johnson Vice Pres/General Manager Flower Farm,Inc.
As a performer and Certified Professional Master of Ceremonies, I have had the pleasure of working with Dianna at weddings and events over the years, from her days as catering director at the Kahala Resort to running her own company, Hawaii Weddings & Events. EVERY time, she makes my performance (and my life) so much easier. Dianna is super-organized, easy to work with, and knows how to keep my clients feeling happy and stress-free on their wedding day. She goes above and beyond what typical wedding coordinators do. *Highly* recommended.
Dianna is one of the most organized event planners that I have worked with. She is in tune with every detail. I have worked with Dianna for over 12 years & I highly recommend Dianna for Event planning & Coordination. Debbie Hemingway * Designs by Hemingway, llc

Frequently Asked Questions for Catering
What catering services do you provide?
Buffet, Cocktail Reception, Hors d'oeuvres - Passed, Plated, Stations
 
What bar services do you provide?
Limited Bar
 
What types of cuisine do you cater?
American (Traditional), French, Japanese
 
Do you offer a tasting for potential clients?
No menu tastings
 
Are you also able to provide the wedding cake?
We may arrange for wedding cake for you
 
If a bride decides to bring her own wedding cake, do you have a cake cutting fee? If yes, how much is the fee?
$1.40 per person (cost of extra plate and fork)
 
Are you licensed to sell alcohol? If yes, where are you licensed?
No
 
Do you allow outside alcohol? If yes, what is the corkage fee?
No corkage fee, but bartender is required at $35.00 per hour
 
Do you provide rentals for items such as linens and flatware?
Yes, we may arrange for all of your rental needs
 
Are you able to provide your own wait staff?
Yes, we will arrange for all service staff required
 
What is your maximum catering capacity?
200

Frequently Asked Questions for Event Rentals
What items are available for rental?
Aisle Markers, Barware, Chairs, China, Dance Floor, Decor, Flatware, Glassware, Linens, Lounge Furniture, Tables, Tent Accessories, Tents
 
Do you offer delivery, setup, and breakdown services?
Breakdown, Delivery, Setup

Frequently Asked Questions for Wedding Planning
What types of weddings do you accommodate?
Civil, Destination, Eco-Friendly / Green, Military
 
What wedding planning services do you offer?
Day-of Coordinator, Full Planning, Partial Planning
 
How many planners do you work with?
Depends on needs of event
 
What style of wedding do you specialize in planning?
Every wedding is unique in its own way. Destination weddings is our biggest market as Hawaii is such a beautiful and serene location.
 
Do you support or cater to any specific religions?
Most of our weddings use a non-denominational minister which allows clients to have a civil ceremony, or include Christian or Hawaiian influences. We've also been of service to Jewish and Catholic ceremonies.
 
What sizes of weddings have you coordinated in the past?
The smallest has been just the couple and the largest wedding so far has been 490 guests. As we do many destination weddings, the average ranges between 50-120.
 
Which venues have you worked at or are familiar with?
The Kahala Hotel and Resort (was previously the Director of Catering and Conference Services when it was the Kahala Mandarin Oriental, Hawaii. Halekulani, Moana Surfrider, Hyatt Regency Waikiki, Koolau Golf Club, Turtle Bay Resort, Lanikuhonua, Royal Hawaiian Hotel, Sheraton Waikiki, Hale Koa Hotel, Kualoa Ranch, Willows Restaurant, Ihilani, Waikiki Beach Marriott, The Bayer Estate, Loulu Palms Estate, Sarentos Top of the Ilikai and private estates. As a certified planner I understand all aspects of wedding and event planning, so I just need to do one walk through to understand the logistics of a location and can do an event anywhere.

Additional Questions and Answers

Known for Amazing, Fun and Stress-Free celebrations, Hawaii Weddings and Events offers a variety of services to best match your individual needs and budget.    For the very simple wedding, it may just be a matter of a few hours of consulting/on-site coordination, and for those that have alot of time to devote to their planning, they may only need a day-of coordinator or a few consulting hours to get the right vendors in place.    It is great to incorporate your friends and family into your special day by having them take care of small tasks, but you also want them to be able to share and enjoy the special day with you.    A calm, detail oriented and experienced planner does make a difference not only for the bride, but in continually communicating with the other vendors servicing your event.

Tips and Advice
The one thing I always tell my clients is to "HAVE FUN!"     

The wedding planning process really doesn't need to be stressful.     It is a celebration of love, life, family and friends and to incorporate special touches that are important to you makes it even better.   

Do a little planning each day and then give yourself time to enjoy other things.  If you gradually work on it, then it won't feel like such a monumental task.   When I sit down with my full-service or "Peace of Mind" package clients, I give them their "homework" to do until the next meeting and I take care of the rest.     This keeps them on track with what needs to be accomplished (and from experience I know what items to give them more time on) and then they have a sense of accomplishment.  If I were to give them the "mega" to do list they would just get overwhelmed.