ABC was the single best investment we made for the wedding, and Jamie in particular was incredibly helpful throughout the entire process & especially the day of!

My Husband and I cannot say enough wonderful things about our experience with Aloha Bridal Connections (ABC). From our very first consultation through our wedding day, the entire team made us feel supported, cared for, and completely confident that our wedding was in the best possible hands.

Getting Started

We first discovered ABC while researching Oahu-based wedding planners and noticed they consistently appeared among the top wedding planning teams on the island. After our initial consultation call with Mackenzie, we immediately felt that ABC was the right fit for us. Their warmth, professionalism, and expertise stood out right away, and we decided to book their Elite Planning Package.

As a couple planning a destination wedding from the mainland, we knew there would be challenges navigating vendors, timelines, and logistics from afar. ABC made the entire process feel manageable and stress-free from day one.

Planning Experience

For the first seven months of planning, we worked closely with Keyah, who was instrumental in helping us build our vendor team and bring our vision to life. She took the time to understand exactly what we were looking for and consistently recommended vendors that aligned with our style, priorities, and budget.

One of the most valuable aspects of working with ABC was access to their planning tools and resources. Their shared Google Sheets, budget trackers, timelines, and vendor recommendations were incredibly organized and easy to reference throughout the planning process. We always knew what tasks were coming up next and never felt overwhelmed or lost.

The ABC team also excelled at helping us prioritize our budget. They consistently partnered with us to ensure we met our financial goals while maximizing value where it mattered most. Their guidance helped us make informed decisions and stay on track without sacrificing the vision we had for our wedding.

Seamless Team Transition

Due to unexpected circumstances, our primary planner transitioned from Keyah to Jamie approximately five months before the wedding. While a change like this could have been stressful, ABC handled it flawlessly.

The transition felt completely seamless thanks to the extensive preparation and collaboration between Keyah and Jamie. We had also met Jamie during one of our vendor visits to Oahu beforehand, which gave us additional confidence that we were in great hands.

Throughout the transition, communication remained consistent, organized, and reassuring. Even when different team members stepped in due to prior commitments, we always felt informed, supported, and cared for.

Working with Jamie

Jamie was absolutely incredible throughout the remainder of our planning journey.

She always took the time to listen carefully to our ideas, concerns, and priorities. She advocated for us with vendors, helped us stay within budget, and consistently looked out for our best interests. Beyond her expertise, Jamie brought so much creativity and enthusiasm to the planning process. She was our biggest supporter whenever we came to her with ideas for making the wedding more personal and uniquely ours.

Her positivity, encouragement, and excitement made the planning process genuinely enjoyable. Both Jamie and Keyah made us feel less like clients and more like friends planning a special celebration together.

Wedding Week & Day-of Coordination

As the wedding approached, Jamie did an outstanding job keeping everyone aligned and ensuring all vendors were on the same page. The final wrap-up process was smooth, organized, and stress-free.

Jamie also led our rehearsal with confidence and clarity, helping everyone understand what to expect and ensuring we felt prepared for the big day.

On the wedding day itself, the entire ABC team was phenomenal. They handled every detail behind the scenes so effectively that we were able to be fully present and enjoy every moment. Any issues that arose were addressed before we were even aware of them. Knowing the team was managing everything allowed us to relax, celebrate, and focus on our family, friends, and each other.

Final Thoughts

Looking back, hiring ABC was one of the best decisions we made throughout our wedding planning journey. Their professionalism, organization, vendor expertise, creativity, and genuine care made the entire experience enjoyable from start to finish.

From Mackenzie's welcoming first consultation, to Keyah's thoughtful guidance during the early planning stages, to Jamie's incredible leadership leading up to and on our wedding day, every member of the team played a role in making our wedding truly unforgettable.

If you're planning a wedding in Hawaii—especially as a destination couple—we wholeheartedly recommend Aloha Bridal Connections. They took an enormous amount of stress off our shoulders and helped create a wedding day that exceeded our expectations in every way.

Hiring Aloha Bridal Company as our Hawaii wedding planner was one of the best decisions we made for our destination wedding in Hawaii. Planning a wedding from California could have been overwhelming, but the Aloha Bridal Company team made the entire process seamless.

From our first conversation with Lauren and Mackenzie, we felt confident we were in the right hands and were working with the right wedding planning team in Hawaii. They helped us choose a package that fit our needs perfectly. Throughout the planning process, Mackenzie and Jamie kept everything organized with great communication and helped bring our vision to life beautifully. Anytime we had questions or needed help with finding a vendor, the entire ACB team was very knowledgeable and helpful in finding us what we were looking for.

When we were introduced to Sammy, our Lead Coordinator, we knew we were in amazing hands. She was absolutely incredible and wouldn’t have wanted anyone but her with us on our day. She was incredibly detail-oriented, organized, responsive, and made everything run smoothly — from our rehearsal to our Four Seasons Hawaii wedding day itself.

ABC also brought their content creator, Jessica, who captured amazing behind-the-scenes moments and shared them with us afterward, which was such a thoughtful bonus.

Because of Sammy, Jamie and the entire Aloha Bridal Company team, we were able to truly relax and enjoy every moment of our destination wedding day because the ABC team had everything handled behind the scenes. They even made sure we stayed hydrated and had time to eat — the little things that make such a difference.

If you’re looking for a wedding planner in Hawaii, we cannot recommend Aloha Bridal Company enough. Their professionalism, organization, and genuine care truly gave us the wedding of our dreams in a place that means so much to us.

We’re so grateful for this team and genuinely miss working with them. We hope to see Sammy and the ABC team again the next time we return to Hawaii 🤍

Jamie and the entire team at ABC Wedding Planning gave us the wedding of our dreams. From the very beginning, Jamie made the entire process feel seamless, exciting, and completely stress-free. She brought our vision to life more beautifully than we ever could have imagined and handled every detail with so much care, professionalism, and heart.

Our wedding day felt absolutely magical from beginning to end, and because of Jamie, we were actually able to relax and fully soak in every moment. Everything flowed perfectly, our guests were blown away, and we are still in shock over how incredible the entire experience was.

Jamie is not only unbelievably talented, but also such a calming, kind, genuine person. We are forever grateful for her and truly could not have done this without her. Thank you for giving us the most beautiful wedding and memories of a lifetime 🤍✨

If we could give 6 stars we would. The ABC team was amazing through our entire wedding planning process and day of coordination. What sparked our interest in choosing ABC was how genuine their team was, they really made us feel comfortable and we instantly knew we could trust them. HUGE shoutout to Sammy Nishiyama - we don't have enough kind words to say about her. Sammy made the most stressful time in our lives become not so stressful and gave us a sense of calming. She detailed everything out from Vendor communication, picture taking coordination, time of arrival for both grooms and bridal parties for particular events, all the way down to when she was going to come in and pin flowers on the groomsmen's suites. Sammy was extremely detailed and thorough through the entire planning process, she gave us the ability to not have to think about anything. 100/10 would recommend to everyone planning a wedding.

If you’re having a wedding anytime soon, I highly recommend ABC Weddings!!

From the very beginning, choosing ABC felt like the perfect decision. During our initial search for a wedding planner, we kept hearing and seeing such amazing things about their work, and now we completely understand why. They truly lived up to every expectation and more—and so much of that is thanks to Jamie.
We booked the Elite Package, and it was worth every single bit. Jamie made the entire planning process feel incredibly seamless. Her systems were organized, efficient, and easy to follow, and her communication was always consistent and reliable. Whenever we needed anything, Jamie was there. Whether it was brainstorming ideas, solving unexpected issues, or refining details, Jamie always came back with an even better solution than we could have imagined.
As the wedding approached, the wrap-up process felt so peaceful because Jamie truly had everything handled. That entire week, we were able to let go of the stress of planning and just be present, knowing Jamie was taking care of everything. The hand-over process was smooth and reassuring, and Jamie made sure nothing was overlooked.
The rehearsal experience was fantastic, all thanks to Jamie’s leadership. She took charge with confidence, made sure everyone knew exactly where they were supposed to be, and kept everything organized and running smoothly. It gave us so much confidence going into the big day.
And our wedding day… it was truly the most perfect day of our lives. We couldn’t have imagined anything better. Every detail reflected our vision and more—and that was all because of Jamie. She made everything come together so beautifully, and we genuinely felt like we were living in a fairytale. It was absolutely perfect in every way.
We also want to give special thanks to the incredible team members we worked with. Jamie, our lead, was truly exceptional and did everything for us from start to finish. Jamie was on top of every detail, took charge when needed, brought amazing ideas to the table, and made sure everything flowed seamlessly. Jamie made us feel supported, calm, and confident throughout the entire process. By the end of it all, Jamie felt more like a friend than just our planner, and we are so grateful for everything she did for us.
Mackenzie, who worked with us at the beginning, was also wonderful to work with and made a great first impression of the team. She was kind, attentive, and helped set the tone for what turned out to be such an incredible experience overall.
We are beyond grateful for Jamie and the entire ABC team, and we would recommend them to anyone looking for a stress-free, beautifully executed wedding.

From the very beginning, Aloha Bridal Connections—and especially our incredible coordinator, Sherry—were nothing short of wonderful.

Our venue required that we contract with a professional planner. Thanks to that requirement, we found Aloha Bridal Connections and choosing them for our wedding was hands down the BEST decision we made for our wedding.

We planned our Kaua’i wedding all the way from Las Vegas. I didn’t taste the food. I didn’t see the florals in person. I didn’t walk through the venue or see the design setup beforehand. Planning a destination wedding on a budget, for 40 guests without experiencing anything firsthand could have felt completely overwhelming. But when you’re in the hands of an excellent coordinator, it doesn’t have to be.

Sherry's experience and resources made all the difference. She has clearly mastered her craft. Every recommendation she made—every vendor, every detail—was absolutely perfect. She even sourced a vendor from another island to bring my full vision to life. Because of ABC's planning experience and deep knowledge of the island, the wedding vendors, and the industry, the possibility of having every detail I dreamed of felt limitless—and that was the best feeling.

What truly sets Sherry apart is how thoughtful and responsive she is. She stayed in consistent communication the entire time, answering every question (big or small), easing every concern, and guiding us with such calm confidence. I never once felt out of the loop, even planning from thousands of miles away. She even took care to learn little details about us and our guests which always made things feel so personal. By the end of the wedding, Sherry felt like family to all of us.

And their planning spreadsheet! Wow! As someone who thrives on event organization, the beautifully detailed planning spreadsheet she created made my own event-planner heart swoon. It kept everything structured, transparent, and on track. It allowed me to enjoy the process instead of feeling buried in it. We checked in every few weeks then more as it got closer and whatever I needed in between, Sherry was quick to respond.

On both the rehearsal day and wedding day, everything flowed effortlessly. Every detail we envisioned came together seamlessly. Our guests were blown away. The food was incredible. The entertainment was top notch. The venue and setup were stunning. The timeline was flawless. There was not a single hitch. I was fully present, soaking in every moment with complete peace of mind.

If you’re considering a destination wedding and feeling intimidated—don’t be. With Aloha Bridal Connections and Sherry leading the way, your wedding planning can be joyful, smooth, and so memorable. They don’t just coordinate events—they create calm, execute excellence, and turn dream weddings into reality. My husband and I are so grateful to have had them by our side, and part of our special day.

When we decided on having our wedding in Hawai’i at Turtle Bay, I initially tried to do the planning myself. I knew that I could plan because I’m a project manager at work, but I quickly realized that while the principals were the same, I didn’t have the subject expertise. I started looking for a local planner for at least for day-of coordination found ABC. What I liked the most about ABC was they specialized in weddings, they had a robust website that showcased vendors they worked with and examples of weddings they had done. Some of those had been at Turtle Bay, and I looked deeper. What sold me on contacting them was their transparent pricing and service structure. I found quickly that if I had to have a meeting to understand scope of services and cost then I knew I would be digging for information during the entire process.

I ended up booking Elite full-service planning. I work full time and I am in school full time and don’t have the depth of experience or the ability to see things locally as this is a destination wedding for us. I’m glad I went with this option as I feel I got more value out of the planning than I thought I would, 100% worth every penny spent and more.

From the start with design I knew I had contacted the right people, because I am not one of those people that have a vision for their day or colors or themes. We were able to talk very broadly about what we liked and what we wanted and ABC’s planners were able to turn that lack of information from us into a vision that really connected with us.

Systems wise I at first didn’t understand why I had two people on our calls, but I came to understand that Jamie did planning and Mackenzie did design. I felt bad at multiple points because I had no idea others thought about some of the details in such specific ways. Jamie was able to get what was important to us out and had multiple suggestions for what we could do and how we could see the day.

With ABC I was able to find vendors that I didn’t know existed, such as the Vintage Aloha Photobus and the ALOHA marquee sign, they both added so much to the reception and I’m really glad we went with them. All of the vendors that were suggested to us were able to make small changes that really showed they cared with how they discussed executing the day.

One thing I realized that in handing over tasks to professionals is that when you get out of their way and let them do their thing, you get amazing results. We saw that in the food, the setup, the flowers, the decor, anything that was suggested came back to us at such a high level that when we arrived in Hawai’i it was just taking care of small details and then going to the rehearsal and the big day.

The rehearsal was great, and having it led by a pro like Jamie really helped to get everyone on the same page. It was nice to wrap up and then celebrate with our family and friends after. It felt great not having to worry about corralling everyone together and just showing up. Jamie gave out copies of the VIP schedule to the Best Man, Maid of Honor, and both sets of parents. It felt great to not have to worry about telling everyone what to do and when.

The day of the wedding was also relaxing, even though it was very busy. There was an in depth timeline that went over where to be and when, and with who. It was nice to get ready and not be worried about where other people are and what they were doing.

When it came time to the photos and the ceremony Jamie had it all handled, and when I had questions she had already thought of them and had answers. Between Jamie, Sammy, Pono, Tristyn, Kristin, Kahu Brutus, and others I had no concerns that the entire day was going to be flawless - and it was.

I would 100% do this again next week if I didn’t have to pay for it! Our guests are still talking about how wonderful the day was, how good the food was, and how much fun they had. I recommend ABC to anyone looking to start planning for their special day and hope they have the same flawless experience that we had.

We would highly recommend Aloha Bridal Connection for all your wedding coordination needs!!!!!!!!!  A friend recommended ABC after researching wedding planners on Oahu for us (that friend was not satisfied with her wedding planner and wanted us to have a better experience).  We saw that they had a hybrid package available, which sounded perfect for us.  We wanted to be involved in the planning, but wanted recommendations on what vendors were good and needed help with knowing the right questions to ask and the right answers when needed.  We also wanted to know that the day of our big event, that we could enjoy the event knowing that ABC would handle everything they could to make it enjoyable for us, and did they ever!!!  From our first conversation with Lauren, who made us confident that ABC was the right pick, to our numerous conversations with Jamie and then Sammy, our amazing lead coordinator, ABC was so helpful with every aspect of planning.  Handing things over to them once we got closer to the day of was easy peasy and we couldn't have asked for a better experience the day of the event.  From the setup to coordinating our photo session to making sure we had a chance to actually eat at our reception, all while making sure everything happened when it needed to, Sammy & Jessica (our ABC team for the day of) went above and beyond!!!  Mahalo nui loa to ABC for making our special day as special and enjoyable as it could be.  We couldn't have done it without you!