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  Johan A. Sent on 05/05/2024
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  Above and Beyond

  Working with the Royal Kona team (Maura, Pam, and Marites) was a dream! Their team is very communicative and responsive. They were able to help us turn our dream wedding into a reality. This was especially important to use since we were planning the wedding from another state. As soon as we arrived in Hawaii, everything was exactly as we had planned and expected. They truly have a dream team at Royal Kona!

  Working with the Royal Kona team (Maura, Pam, and Marites) was a dream! Their team is very communicative and responsive. They were able to help us turn our dream wedding into a reality. This was especially important to use since we were planning the wedding from another state. As soon as we arrived in Hawaii, everything was exactly as we had planned and expected. They truly have a dream team at Royal Kona!

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• Emily K. Sent on 10/29/2022
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  Incredible - thank you Maura!

  We just had our wedding at the Royal Kona this past week and were completely blown away. We had a Jewish wedding which required a lot of extra moving parts and unusual requests. Maura handled all of them with aplomb and was extremely kind, warm, and professional throughout the entire process. Our wedding was beautiful and I could not believe how welcome the Romance Center made us feel. The venue (Sunset Cove) was stunning and multiple guests mentioned how delicious the food was. The vendors associated with Royal Kona were also amazing. The florist took a vague suggestion of a color palette and a couple of inspo photos and turned them into something spectacular and the DJ kept guests dancing all night. Thank you Royal Kona!

  We just had our wedding at the Royal Kona this past week and were completely blown away. We had a Jewish wedding which required a lot of extra moving parts and unusual requests. Maura handled all of them with aplomb and was extremely kind, warm, and professional throughout the entire process. Our wedding was beautiful and I could not believe how welcome the Romance Center made us feel. The venue (Sunset Cove) was stunning and multiple guests mentioned how delicious the food was. The vendors associated with Royal Kona were also amazing. The florist took a vague suggestion of a color palette and a couple of inspo photos and turned them into something spectacular and the DJ kept guests dancing all night. Thank you Royal Kona!
• Christina M. Sent on 07/21/2022
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  Romance Center

  Maura and her team was wonderful, every detail was taken care of and we were able to enjoy the wedding from beginning to end. Everything was perfect from the flowers, the food, music and dancing. I guess really enjoyed themselves. A big thank you to everyone at the Royal Kona Resort

  Maura and her team was wonderful, every detail was taken care of and we were able to enjoy the wedding from beginning to end. Everything was perfect from the flowers, the food, music and dancing. I guess really enjoyed themselves. A big thank you to everyone at the Royal Kona Resort
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• Ariel W. Sent on 07/11/2022
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  GREAT Wedding Planners & Beautiful Ceremony spaces

  We LOVED having our ceremony here. The wedding planners are amazing! (shout-out to Maurisa & Pam, especially) The spaces were beautiful and so well decorated. Doing our wedding here was easy, and gorgeous and having Maurisa made my wedding planning so very, very easy. We got married at Nohea Point (but almost did Sunset Cove) and it was private and beautiful. We did sunset pictures at Sunset Cove and it was amazing. RKR wedding people were super accommodating to help my uncle get to and from the ceremony space and the luau space. They also made sure there were accommodations for a couple special food restrictions my guests needed.
  
  The resort is within walking distance of so many great food spots that most of our guests didn't need a car if they didn't want to explore on their own. Many of them carpooled with others on adventures, but there was enough within a 5-10 minute walk that a car was not necessary. You aren't 'stuck' in the resort like you are in some of those other resorts (e.g. up in Waikaloa). This was the BEST way to get both the opportunity to stay at a beautiful resort but also get to experience Kona / Hawaii.
  
  I would get married here every time, this was a dream! Dream wedding, dream wedding planners.
  
  Hiccups: the only thing is that the wedding planners are separate from the resort itself. The resort (hotel) doesn't help coordinate with rooms, the discount for rooms is not very much and there's not much the (amazing) wedding planning people can do to help make that better, so you will have to deal with the hotel side completely separately from the wedding planning stuff.
  
  Also of note: You have to bring your own photographer & hair/makeup. I HIGHLY recommend Dawn Eicher for photography and Grace (Indigo Grace Artistry) for your Hair and Makeup. They're both phenomenal humans.

  We LOVED having our ceremony here. The wedding planners are amazing! (shout-out to Maurisa & Pam, especially) The spaces were beautiful and so well decorated. Doing our wedding here was easy, and gorgeous and having Maurisa made my wedding planning so very, very easy. We got married at Nohea Point (but almost did Sunset Cove) and it was private and beautiful. We did sunset pictures at Sunset Cove and it was amazing. RKR wedding people were super accommodating to help my uncle get to and from the ceremony space and the luau space. They also made sure there were accommodations for a couple special food restrictions my guests needed.
  
  The resort is within walking distance of so many great food spots that most of our guests didn't need a car if they didn't want to explore on their own. Many of them carpooled with others on adventures, but there was enough within a 5-10 minute walk that a car was not necessary. You aren't 'stuck' in the resort like you are in some of those other resorts (e.g. up in Waikaloa). This was the BEST way to get both the opportunity to stay at a beautiful resort but also get to experience Kona / Hawaii.
  
  I would get married here every time, this was a dream! Dream wedding, dream wedding planners.
  
  Hiccups: the only thing is that the wedding planners are separate from the resort itself. The resort (hotel) doesn't help coordinate with rooms, the discount for rooms is not very much and there's not much the (amazing) wedding planning people can do to help make that better, so you will have to deal with the hotel side completely separately from the wedding planning stuff.
  
  Also of note: You have to bring your own photographer & hair/makeup. I HIGHLY recommend Dawn Eicher for photography and Grace (Indigo Grace Artistry) for your Hair and Makeup. They're both phenomenal humans.
• Heather D. Sent on 06/12/2022
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  Perfect 10 Out of 10 Stars

  Our wedding day exceeded our expectations in every single aspect. First, Maura was patient, knowledgeable, friendly, and empathetic. The team was incredibly kind and made us feel at ease immediately. The venue was gorgeous and intimate and the decoration was stunning…not over done and yet gorgeous. The ceremony and officiant -oh my goodness, my husband still raves about him. It was personal and spiritual and more than we hoped for. The reception -the food!! Never has there ever been such yummy food at a wedding!! The cake beautiful and the pictures as a result of the venue are stunning. Everyone there still raves about it with many saying this was the best wedding they had ever attended ..and we are not youngsters :) thank you Romance Center for giving us a day to remember for the rest of our lives.

  Our wedding day exceeded our expectations in every single aspect. First, Maura was patient, knowledgeable, friendly, and empathetic. The team was incredibly kind and made us feel at ease immediately. The venue was gorgeous and intimate and the decoration was stunning…not over done and yet gorgeous. The ceremony and officiant -oh my goodness, my husband still raves about him. It was personal and spiritual and more than we hoped for. The reception -the food!! Never has there ever been such yummy food at a wedding!! The cake beautiful and the pictures as a result of the venue are stunning. Everyone there still raves about it with many saying this was the best wedding they had ever attended ..and we are not youngsters :) thank you Romance Center for giving us a day to remember for the rest of our lives.

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• Colin S. Sent on 01/19/2022
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  Went above and beyond our expectations.

  The romance team at Royal Kona went above and beyond to make our wedding day truly special. They are easy to work with, have some creative ideas, and their attention to details & our special requests made for a great experience. Combine that with the most incredible backdrop for our ceremony and reception, our wedding at The Royal Kona Resort was everything we wanted and much more.

  The romance team at Royal Kona went above and beyond to make our wedding day truly special. They are easy to work with, have some creative ideas, and their attention to details & our special requests made for a great experience. Combine that with the most incredible backdrop for our ceremony and reception, our wedding at The Royal Kona Resort was everything we wanted and much more.
• Hyeri M. Sent on 11/09/2021
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  Wedding that all your guests will keep bringing up

  I explored the island for 2 weeks and did not found any other wedding venues that’s as romantic and beautiful as Royal Kona for the price. Coming from design background from NYC, I had lots of visual requests and all of them were met 100%. Everyone at Royal Kona were easy to work with and they were happy to change things around to meet my requests. They only focused on making my day perfect. We had a very small wedding due to Covid. Some of the family members were against small weddings, but our wedding at Royal Kona completed changed their view of small weddings. At all my get-togethers, our wedding is always a hot topic to talk about, and I’m consistently hearing from different people that they have not been to a perfect wedding like this in the past.
  
  I don’t need to talk about their details and professionalism because you will experience it yourself. The only tips I can give to the future wedding couples are
  1) upgrade your meal to Hawaiian Buffet Menu for a small $ more per person. The standard is too ‘standard’, but their Hawaiian buffet menu is delicious and something your guests can only experience in Hawaii. We even mix-matched the two options from Hawaii buffet options (we’re big on food!)
  2) extra lighting is definitely worth the cost. It’s costly but you will be amazed by the ambience it provides in real life and in photos.
  3) Typically the sunset is during the cocktail hour. We moved our start time 1 hr early to have the sun setting in the background during the dinner. All our guests enjoyed every moment of their dinner time. The wedding couple will have to sacrifice their dinner to go out for sunset photos. You won’t feel hungry from all the excitements anyways.
  4) be creative and add things in. I requested white runway carpet which Royal Kona couldn't provide, but they let me order it from Amazon and deliver directly to them! I also requested extra chairs to make the ceremony visually fuller.
  
  Royal Kona will help you in any ways to make your wedding perfect for you. Everyone there is so friendly and supportive. And the price is just amazing!

  I explored the island for 2 weeks and did not found any other wedding venues that’s as romantic and beautiful as Royal Kona for the price. Coming from design background from NYC, I had lots of visual requests and all of them were met 100%. Everyone at Royal Kona were easy to work with and they were happy to change things around to meet my requests. They only focused on making my day perfect. We had a very small wedding due to Covid. Some of the family members were against small weddings, but our wedding at Royal Kona completed changed their view of small weddings. At all my get-togethers, our wedding is always a hot topic to talk about, and I’m consistently hearing from different people that they have not been to a perfect wedding like this in the past.
  
  I don’t need to talk about their details and professionalism because you will experience it yourself. The only tips I can give to the future wedding couples are
  1) upgrade your meal to Hawaiian Buffet Menu for a small $ more per person. The standard is too ‘standard’, but their Hawaiian buffet menu is delicious and something your guests can only experience in Hawaii. We even mix-matched the two options from Hawaii buffet options (we’re big on food!)
  2) extra lighting is definitely worth the cost. It’s costly but you will be amazed by the ambience it provides in real life and in photos.
  3) Typically the sunset is during the cocktail hour. We moved our start time 1 hr early to have the sun setting in the background during the dinner. All our guests enjoyed every moment of their dinner time. The wedding couple will have to sacrifice their dinner to go out for sunset photos. You won’t feel hungry from all the excitements anyways.
  4) be creative and add things in. I requested white runway carpet which Royal Kona couldn't provide, but they let me order it from Amazon and deliver directly to them! I also requested extra chairs to make the ceremony visually fuller.
  
  Royal Kona will help you in any ways to make your wedding perfect for you. Everyone there is so friendly and supportive. And the price is just amazing!

  Royal Kona Resort's reply:

  Aloha Hyeri,
  Oh my goodness! What a stunning review. We sincerely appreciate you taking the time to create your thorough and detailed review. We all know how much this will help future couples who book with our Resort! Your Wedding Day was absolutely gorgeous and we were honored (and still are!) that you two chose to celebrate such a joyous occasion with our Resort.
  Our Ohana (Family) wishes you Newlyweds many years of love-filled moments! Hope to see you both back for an Anniversary Stay!
  Mahalo,
  Romance Center
  Royal Kona Resort
• Cathy K. Sent on 01/27/2021
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  100% recommend The Royal Kona Resort & Romance Center!

  Maggie Sneyd was absolutely amazing! She was so helpful and sensitive to my needs while planning my wedding right before COVID hit. She is an absolute doll! The Royal Kona Resort was clean, very romantic and the professionalism on EVERY level was top notch! I defiantly recommend The Romance Center to schedule your wedding as well as the Royal Kona Resort. See you again soon!!!

  Maggie Sneyd was absolutely amazing! She was so helpful and sensitive to my needs while planning my wedding right before COVID hit. She is an absolute doll! The Royal Kona Resort was clean, very romantic and the professionalism on EVERY level was top notch! I defiantly recommend The Romance Center to schedule your wedding as well as the Royal Kona Resort. See you again soon!!!

  Royal Kona Resort's reply:

  Aloha Cathy!
  Thank you kindly for sharing your amazing review. Our team truly loves what we do and it was so wonderful to see your beautiful Wedding Ceremony take place at our Resort! We wish you two endless moments of love and joy. We look forward to seeing you visit during your Anniversary!
  Warmest Mahalo,
  Romance Center
  Royal Kona Resort
• Jill A. Sent on 08/10/2021
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  Absolutely incredible!!! Was blown away

  Wow!! The wedding coordinators, Maggie and Kayli at the Royal Kona went above and beyond to make sure our day was perfect! They made us feel like family and anticipated our every need and want!! They spent extra time on every detail and made sure that we were taken care of from the second we arrived at the Royal Kona, through all the pre-wedding events, and even after our wedding! They accommodated our every need, from extra guests at the wedding, to finding extra tables at our welcome event, to making sure our rehearsal and luau ran smoothly, to bringing fans to our rooms while we got ready! They have true joy in their work and you can tell that they take such pride in what they do! The Royal Kona was 100% the right choice and our wedding was beyond every expectation! It even down-poured during the reception and the DJ stayed out with us while we danced in the rain and the coordinators set up our indoor venue. I felt such ease in planning the wedding from California because they took care of everything and made my dream come to life! Not to mention, Maggie was calm, cool, and collected the entire time. The flowers were the most beautiful I’ve ever seen (based on one photograph I sent them!) and all the decorations were tasteful and stunning. It was also the perfect location. We looked at other venues in the resort area, but chose the Royal Kona because guests could walk to so many nearby restaurants and shops! In addition to the room rates being much more affordable! Thank you, Royal Kona for giving us the most epic and gorgeous wedding that we will remember forever!!!

  Wow!! The wedding coordinators, Maggie and Kayli at the Royal Kona went above and beyond to make sure our day was perfect! They made us feel like family and anticipated our every need and want!! They spent extra time on every detail and made sure that we were taken care of from the second we arrived at the Royal Kona, through all the pre-wedding events, and even after our wedding! They accommodated our every need, from extra guests at the wedding, to finding extra tables at our welcome event, to making sure our rehearsal and luau ran smoothly, to bringing fans to our rooms while we got ready! They have true joy in their work and you can tell that they take such pride in what they do! The Royal Kona was 100% the right choice and our wedding was beyond every expectation! It even down-poured during the reception and the DJ stayed out with us while we danced in the rain and the coordinators set up our indoor venue. I felt such ease in planning the wedding from California because they took care of everything and made my dream come to life! Not to mention, Maggie was calm, cool, and collected the entire time. The flowers were the most beautiful I’ve ever seen (based on one photograph I sent them!) and all the decorations were tasteful and stunning. It was also the perfect location. We looked at other venues in the resort area, but chose the Royal Kona because guests could walk to so many nearby restaurants and shops! In addition to the room rates being much more affordable! Thank you, Royal Kona for giving us the most epic and gorgeous wedding that we will remember forever!!!

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  Royal Kona Resort's reply:

  Aloha Jill,
  Thank you kindly for sharing your amazing review. Our team truly loves what we do and it was so wonderful to see your beautiful Wedding Ceremony and Reception take place at our Resort! We wish you and your husband endless moments of love and joy.
  We look forward to seeing you visit during your Anniversary!
  
  Warmest Mahalo,
  Romance Center
  Royal Kona Resort
• Nisha D. Sent on 07/21/2021
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  Practically Perfect!

  While planning this entire wedding, I was in the middle of teaching remotely and THEN we switched to hybrid teaching. I was so stressed and my mind was 50 different places. But everyone at Royal Kona was so amazing. Here are my top 5 reasons why you should pick RKR!
  1. They are no hidden charges. Everything stated on that your proposal is everything you will be charged.
  2. RKR takes care of every small detail. At one point I forgot to do a lot of things, but Maggie from RKR gently and lovingly helped me sort it all out
  3. It's beautiful! We got married with the sun setting in the background and it was so perfect
  4. They can plan for all sorts of weddings. I'm Indian and I wanted to have certain traditions part of our wedding. The RKR team made sure everything was setup, ready to go, and on time. No request was too crazy for them.
  5. The entire staff can deal is amazingly helpful and kind. No drama, no bad energy just all love. I really loved my day.
  
  

  While planning this entire wedding, I was in the middle of teaching remotely and THEN we switched to hybrid teaching. I was so stressed and my mind was 50 different places. But everyone at Royal Kona was so amazing. Here are my top 5 reasons why you should pick RKR!
  1. They are no hidden charges. Everything stated on that your proposal is everything you will be charged.
  2. RKR takes care of every small detail. At one point I forgot to do a lot of things, but Maggie from RKR gently and lovingly helped me sort it all out
  3. It's beautiful! We got married with the sun setting in the background and it was so perfect
  4. They can plan for all sorts of weddings. I'm Indian and I wanted to have certain traditions part of our wedding. The RKR team made sure everything was setup, ready to go, and on time. No request was too crazy for them.
  5. The entire staff can deal is amazingly helpful and kind. No drama, no bad energy just all love. I really loved my day.
  
  

  Royal Kona Resort's reply:

  Aloha Nisha!
  Thank you kindly for sharing your amazing review! Our team truly loves what we do and it was so wonderful to see your beautiful Wedding Ceremony take place at our Resort! We wish you and your husband endless moments of love and joy. We look forward to seeing you visit during your Anniversary!
  
  Warmest Mahalo,
  Romance Center
  Royal Kona Resort
• Brian A. Sent on 06/09/2021
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  Epic awesomeness

  I would give this resort 10 stars! Not only was the view and garden absolutely gorgeous, but the event coordinator, Maggie, was really the one who made it all happen. She helped me throughout the entire process, making it as easy for me as possible and meet all my needs. Super attentive, professional and personal with you to make sure it's done right. Countless emails, facetimes and phone calls before the big day! Maggie always responded quickly and worked it out. So grateful for her! What a memorable experience and the best day of my life! Thank you Maggie and thank you Kona Resort! We love you!

  I would give this resort 10 stars! Not only was the view and garden absolutely gorgeous, but the event coordinator, Maggie, was really the one who made it all happen. She helped me throughout the entire process, making it as easy for me as possible and meet all my needs. Super attentive, professional and personal with you to make sure it's done right. Countless emails, facetimes and phone calls before the big day! Maggie always responded quickly and worked it out. So grateful for her! What a memorable experience and the best day of my life! Thank you Maggie and thank you Kona Resort! We love you!

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  Royal Kona Resort's reply:

  Aloha Brian!
  Thank you for sharing your amazing review. We sincerely appreciate you taking the time to create your wonderful review. Our team truly loves what we do and it was a pleasure to see your beautiful Wedding Ceremony take place at our Resort! We wish you two endless love and joy. We look forward to seeing you visit during your Anniversary!
  
  Warmest Aloha,
  Romance Center
  Royal Kona Resort
  
  
• Monica M. Sent on 05/28/2021
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  Spectacular

  I had the absolute best experience with the Royal Kona! Like many others, we had to postpone our wedding due to the pandemic. Maggie Sneyd was so responsive and helpful with everything during that time!
  I chose Royal Kona because of the packages they offered. It included everything I needed and they totally delivered!! I felt like everyone went above and beyond but again, Maggie was just a dream. She was incredibly kind, knowledgable and extremely helpful. Planning a wedding is an extraordinary task and she handles it with grace and precision. I highly recommend this location for anyones special day. Our guests had the best time and said it was the best food they've had at a wedding. The chef was even kind enough to prepare my husband and I with our own vegan plates - even made our wedding cake vegan! It was amazing. From start to finish I could not have asked for a better experience.
  And not to mention - we were able to stay at the Royal Kona for a few nights (came with our wedding package) and the room was AMAZING! They have the best views and everything was super clean. The whole resort is clean and everyone is very professional. It's also in a great location that's walkable to many restaurants and shops.

  I had the absolute best experience with the Royal Kona! Like many others, we had to postpone our wedding due to the pandemic. Maggie Sneyd was so responsive and helpful with everything during that time!
  I chose Royal Kona because of the packages they offered. It included everything I needed and they totally delivered!! I felt like everyone went above and beyond but again, Maggie was just a dream. She was incredibly kind, knowledgable and extremely helpful. Planning a wedding is an extraordinary task and she handles it with grace and precision. I highly recommend this location for anyones special day. Our guests had the best time and said it was the best food they've had at a wedding. The chef was even kind enough to prepare my husband and I with our own vegan plates - even made our wedding cake vegan! It was amazing. From start to finish I could not have asked for a better experience.
  And not to mention - we were able to stay at the Royal Kona for a few nights (came with our wedding package) and the room was AMAZING! They have the best views and everything was super clean. The whole resort is clean and everyone is very professional. It's also in a great location that's walkable to many restaurants and shops.

  Royal Kona Resort's reply:

  Aloha Monica!
  Wow what a stunning review! We sincerely appreciate you taking the time to create your amazing review. Your Wedding Day was absolutely gorgeous and we were honored(and still are!) that you two chose to celebrate your Hawaii Wedding with our Resort. May your Marriage be showered in love, laughter and happiness for many years to come! We hope to see you visit our Resort for your Anniversary!
  
  Warmest Aloha,
  Romance Center
  Royal Kona Resort
• Alisha S. Sent on 12/14/2021
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  Stop looking and book at the Royal Kona Resort!

  I am beyond happy and impressed with the simple decision to book the Royal Kona Resort for our wedding day. As an out of towner who had not been to the big island before, it can be hard to know what to expect. However, the pictures provided are exactly what you see when you arrive and you will not be disappointed. The information and details provided from Maggie Snead (best wedding planner ever!) through my many emails and phone calls help you easily paint the picture in your head. Maggie is honest, helpful, patient and so supportive! She helped simplify the process of wedding planning and made sure we were happy with all decisions. The day of coordinator, Stasha, is highly recommended too - wow, I never expected someone to be so attentive and helpful! The food was amazing and the views are breathtaking. You will be beyond happy you booked at the Royal Kona!

  I am beyond happy and impressed with the simple decision to book the Royal Kona Resort for our wedding day. As an out of towner who had not been to the big island before, it can be hard to know what to expect. However, the pictures provided are exactly what you see when you arrive and you will not be disappointed. The information and details provided from Maggie Snead (best wedding planner ever!) through my many emails and phone calls help you easily paint the picture in your head. Maggie is honest, helpful, patient and so supportive! She helped simplify the process of wedding planning and made sure we were happy with all decisions. The day of coordinator, Stasha, is highly recommended too - wow, I never expected someone to be so attentive and helpful! The food was amazing and the views are breathtaking. You will be beyond happy you booked at the Royal Kona!

  Royal Kona Resort's reply:

  Aloha Alisha,
  Thank you kindly for sharing your amazing review. Our team truly loves what we do and it was so wonderful to see your beautiful wedding and reception take place at our Resort. We wish you and your husband a lifetime of love and happiness.
  Happy Holidays to you both! May the spirit of the holidays bring you joy , peace and happiness!
  Warmest Aloha,
  Romance Center Team
  Royal Kona Resort
• Carmen S. Sent on 05/15/2020
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  Unfortunately due to the covid 19 virus we are unable to stay at the Royal Kona this July and have our wedding as planned. However, I am giving this rating for Maggie Sneyd in the wedding department. We were planning a wedding for this July and have been back and forth thru this process changing our estimate and adding and deleting things multiple times. This was due to the unexpected virus we were faced with unexpectedly. Maggie was very hospitable and helped us work thru every step of this process. She was very accommodating with all of our requests. When things are clear we would definitely love to work with her again. She was amazing!

  Unfortunately due to the covid 19 virus we are unable to stay at the Royal Kona this July and have our wedding as planned. However, I am giving this rating for Maggie Sneyd in the wedding department. We were planning a wedding for this July and have been back and forth thru this process changing our estimate and adding and deleting things multiple times. This was due to the unexpected virus we were faced with unexpectedly. Maggie was very hospitable and helped us work thru every step of this process. She was very accommodating with all of our requests. When things are clear we would definitely love to work with her again. She was amazing!

  Royal Kona Resort's reply:

  Aloha Carmen,
  Thank you for your amazing review about our Wedding Manager! Although your Wedding Plans changed, we are happy to hear you were satisfied with her service. When you are ready to re-book your Hawaii Wedding, we are here for you every step of the way.
  Mahalo Nui Loa,
  Your Royal Kona Resort Ohana
• Aurora Sent on 12/16/2020
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  Magical Night in Times of Uncertainty

  Planning a wedding in a pandemic was difficult! Royal Kona Resort was able to pull through and gave us the perfect reception dinner for an intimate wedding / elopement. We loved the venue, setup, private chef, food & drinks and overall the service provided to us! It will always be a magical memorable night.

  Planning a wedding in a pandemic was difficult! Royal Kona Resort was able to pull through and gave us the perfect reception dinner for an intimate wedding / elopement. We loved the venue, setup, private chef, food & drinks and overall the service provided to us! It will always be a magical memorable night.

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  Royal Kona Resort's reply:

  Aloha Aurora and Mario,
  What a wonderful review! Thank you kindly for sharing your experience with our Wedding Center. It was such an honor to be part of your magical Private Dinner for Two! We enjoyed planning your memorable and joyous occasion and we are happy to hear you two were pleased with your celebration. Our Ohana wishes you Newlyweds many years of love-filled moments!
  Mahalo Nui Loa,
  Romance Center
• Joyce T. Sent on 12/06/2020
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  Wonderful experience. The ceremony was very special. Everything was organized without a hitch in only a few days. Everlasting memories.

  Wonderful experience. The ceremony was very special. Everything was organized without a hitch in only a few days. Everlasting memories.

  Royal Kona Resort's reply:

  Aloha Joyce and Cecil,
  We are happy to hear you were thrilled with our Wedding Center and our Just the Two of Us Ceremony package! Our Resort Ohana wishes you two endless joy and love!
  Warmest Mahalo,
  Romance Center
• Rei G. Sent on 02/17/2020
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  Really worth your while, highly recommend!

  We got the Royal Kona wedding package and it was the best $$ we ever spent. Having a wedding planner was a godsend when you're planning the wedding from a different state. They provided majority of what you need in a wedding that my stress was greatly reduced as they do all the coordination with the different vendors. Meiling our wedding planner and Kayli our day of coordinator were simply amazing!
  
  Their food was exceptional! Everybody complimented us on our food choice of Hawaiian buffet. The venue was exceptional too! The hotel was right by the water. Our hotel room had excellent views of the water and resort and the terrace waa big enough to hold family or friends gathering before the wedding day.
  
  The venue itself is exactly what I dreamed of in my wedding. We did the ceremony at Nohea point and reception at Sunset cove. Dancing barefoot on the sand was such a blast after a day of wearing heels!

  We got the Royal Kona wedding package and it was the best $$ we ever spent. Having a wedding planner was a godsend when you're planning the wedding from a different state. They provided majority of what you need in a wedding that my stress was greatly reduced as they do all the coordination with the different vendors. Meiling our wedding planner and Kayli our day of coordinator were simply amazing!
  
  Their food was exceptional! Everybody complimented us on our food choice of Hawaiian buffet. The venue was exceptional too! The hotel was right by the water. Our hotel room had excellent views of the water and resort and the terrace waa big enough to hold family or friends gathering before the wedding day.
  
  The venue itself is exactly what I dreamed of in my wedding. We did the ceremony at Nohea point and reception at Sunset cove. Dancing barefoot on the sand was such a blast after a day of wearing heels!

  Royal Kona Resort's reply:

  Aloha Rei,
  Mahalo nui loa for the amazing review about Mei Ling and our Resort! We are all very happy for you and thank you for choosing our Resort to create such a joyous occasion. We look forward to welcoming you back for your One Year Anniversary! Until then, we wish you continuous Love, Joy and Happiness.
  Mahalo Nui Loa,
  Your Royal Kona Resort Ohana
• Kate S. Sent on 01/09/2021
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  Our dream wedding!

  If you are planning a wedding in Hawaii -I 100% recommend here!!
  We purchased a packed deal and were able to customize bits and pieces to fit exactly what we wanted. The team at the Romance center were extremely helpful and explained the process and answered all our questions perfectly. The prices we very reasonable for what you would consider for a destination wedding, however, the outcome was a dream!
  
  For the rehearsal dinner we did the luau held on the Royal Kona campus and this was spectacular! All the tickets for our large party were purchased together so we were able to all be seated on one long table. Food and drinks were included-the pig was ceremonially brought out of the underground oven. The drinks were tasty and the food was amazing also.
  The show was about an hour or so and held everyone’s attention, including the small children we had with us!
  
  The following day - the wedding day! This day could not have turned out more perfect. Anela was our coordinator for the final planning stages of this process and Kayli was our day-of coordinator. Kayli handled everything with easy and left nothing for my soon to be wife or I to worry about.
  We had our ceremony at Nohea Point on the far side of the campus and they views were amazing, ocean in the background, lush green grass and trees around it made for the perfect cozy ceremony site. Michaela was our officiant and performed a traditional Hawaiian ceremony, we and our guest were blown away at how perfect it was. We highly recommend Michaela if you are looking for a Kona wedding officiant.
  
  Our reception was held at the opposite side of the campus at sunset cove. The area lives up to its name. The sunset was one of the most beautiful I have ever seen! The cocktail hour was under way while myself and my wife were getting pictures taken. When we arrive Kayli had everything perfectly set out and our guests were enjoying charcuterie and drinks for the cocktail hour. The evening was so well planned out, we did the traditional Hawaiian dinner which was so delicious. The bartender was awesome and was mixing up awesome drinks all night, anything our guests asked for he was able to make! The DJ played exactly the music we asked for and our guests and us definitely had an amazing night!
  
  I cannot recommend this venue for weddings, vow renewals, etc. enough!
  
  
  Our photographer was Ranae with emotion galleries-she was so attentive to us and the types of pictures we wanted. Ranae has so much great experience to bring to photography. If you are looking for a photographer of any kind in the Kona area I recommend Ranae!
  

  If you are planning a wedding in Hawaii -I 100% recommend here!!
  We purchased a packed deal and were able to customize bits and pieces to fit exactly what we wanted. The team at the Romance center were extremely helpful and explained the process and answered all our questions perfectly. The prices we very reasonable for what you would consider for a destination wedding, however, the outcome was a dream!
  
  For the rehearsal dinner we did the luau held on the Royal Kona campus and this was spectacular! All the tickets for our large party were purchased together so we were able to all be seated on one long table. Food and drinks were included-the pig was ceremonially brought out of the underground oven. The drinks were tasty and the food was amazing also.
  The show was about an hour or so and held everyone’s attention, including the small children we had with us!
  
  The following day - the wedding day! This day could not have turned out more perfect. Anela was our coordinator for the final planning stages of this process and Kayli was our day-of coordinator. Kayli handled everything with easy and left nothing for my soon to be wife or I to worry about.
  We had our ceremony at Nohea Point on the far side of the campus and they views were amazing, ocean in the background, lush green grass and trees around it made for the perfect cozy ceremony site. Michaela was our officiant and performed a traditional Hawaiian ceremony, we and our guest were blown away at how perfect it was. We highly recommend Michaela if you are looking for a Kona wedding officiant.
  
  Our reception was held at the opposite side of the campus at sunset cove. The area lives up to its name. The sunset was one of the most beautiful I have ever seen! The cocktail hour was under way while myself and my wife were getting pictures taken. When we arrive Kayli had everything perfectly set out and our guests were enjoying charcuterie and drinks for the cocktail hour. The evening was so well planned out, we did the traditional Hawaiian dinner which was so delicious. The bartender was awesome and was mixing up awesome drinks all night, anything our guests asked for he was able to make! The DJ played exactly the music we asked for and our guests and us definitely had an amazing night!
  
  I cannot recommend this venue for weddings, vow renewals, etc. enough!
  
  
  Our photographer was Ranae with emotion galleries-she was so attentive to us and the types of pictures we wanted. Ranae has so much great experience to bring to photography. If you are looking for a photographer of any kind in the Kona area I recommend Ranae!
  

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  Royal Kona Resort's reply:

  Aloha Kate,
  Oh my goodness! What a stunning review. We sincerely appreciate you taking the time to create your thorough and detailed review. We all know how much this will help future couples who book with our Resort! Your Wedding Day was absolutely gorgeous and we were honored (and still are!) that you two chose to celebrate such a joyous occasion with our Resort. May your Marriage be showered in love, laughter and happiness for many years to come! We hope to see you visit our Resort for an Anniversary getaway!
  Mahalo From Paradise,
  Romance Center Ohana
  Royal Kona Resort
• Jaime Sent on 10/31/2018
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  Extremely Satisfied!

  We couldn’t have been happier!

  We couldn’t have been happier!
• Sandy Sent on 10/07/2019
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  Excellent Experience

  My husband and I were married at the Royal Kona Resort on September 30th. Both of us were impressed with the quality and attention to detail that was given to our big day. Criste Ching exceeded our expectations with all that she did as our wedding planner and day of coordinator. Every employee that we interacted with was kind and welcoming. We felt as if we were leaving our Ohana when we had to leave at the conclusion of our honeymoon. We would definitely recommend the Royal Kona Resort for a wedding venue!

  My husband and I were married at the Royal Kona Resort on September 30th. Both of us were impressed with the quality and attention to detail that was given to our big day. Criste Ching exceeded our expectations with all that she did as our wedding planner and day of coordinator. Every employee that we interacted with was kind and welcoming. We felt as if we were leaving our Ohana when we had to leave at the conclusion of our honeymoon. We would definitely recommend the Royal Kona Resort for a wedding venue!
• Felicia B. Sent on 05/30/2019
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  Absolutely Perfect

  Our wedding was so beautiful and everything went so smooth. The planning process was completely stress free. I was so happy with all the vendors! I could not have asked for a more perfect day/night. It was worth every hard earned penny we paid for this wedding. Thank you Royal Kona Resort!

  Our wedding was so beautiful and everything went so smooth. The planning process was completely stress free. I was so happy with all the vendors! I could not have asked for a more perfect day/night. It was worth every hard earned penny we paid for this wedding. Thank you Royal Kona Resort!
• Beverly Sent on 06/10/2019
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  Best Day Ever

  The Royal Kona is a beautiful venue with several choices for the ceremony location. The Romance Center is one stop shopping for all of your arrangements. The staff are all friendly and easy to work with. The ceremony had the perfect Hawaiian touches. Everything came together , to create the wedding of our dreams !

  The Royal Kona is a beautiful venue with several choices for the ceremony location. The Romance Center is one stop shopping for all of your arrangements. The staff are all friendly and easy to work with. The ceremony had the perfect Hawaiian touches. Everything came together , to create the wedding of our dreams !
• Thereza Sent on 03/08/2018
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  Unfortunately I could not have my wedding here at the Royal Kona Resort but I had to write a review on Ashely. She just awesome, she was so patient with me, I emailed her so many times, asking so many questions and she would email me back with answers in a heartbeat. She's very understanding and caring. When you're going crazy planning a wedding this is where you need to be to have a smooth and professional service.

  Unfortunately I could not have my wedding here at the Royal Kona Resort but I had to write a review on Ashely. She just awesome, she was so patient with me, I emailed her so many times, asking so many questions and she would email me back with answers in a heartbeat. She's very understanding and caring. When you're going crazy planning a wedding this is where you need to be to have a smooth and professional service.
• Kristine M. Sent on 04/09/2019
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  Amazing team!

  The Royal Kona Resort has an outstanding team. The wedding coordinator, Ashley, went above and beyond to help us plan our destination wedding. She provided a questionnaire that set the tone for the ceremony and reception. This greatly helped with collaboration, price estimates and selecting vendors for photography, videography, as well as the details (flowers, cake, lighting, etc.). In addition, Ashley personally reached out to a local officiant to marry us. Ashley strived to make our vision come to life and provided exceptional service. On behalf of Jeff and I and our family, we are extremely grateful for the love and support provided by Ashley and her team.

  The Royal Kona Resort has an outstanding team. The wedding coordinator, Ashley, went above and beyond to help us plan our destination wedding. She provided a questionnaire that set the tone for the ceremony and reception. This greatly helped with collaboration, price estimates and selecting vendors for photography, videography, as well as the details (flowers, cake, lighting, etc.). In addition, Ashley personally reached out to a local officiant to marry us. Ashley strived to make our vision come to life and provided exceptional service. On behalf of Jeff and I and our family, we are extremely grateful for the love and support provided by Ashley and her team.
• Michelle O. Sent on 10/31/2018
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  Royal Kona is the best choice and value

  Getting married at Royal Kona Resort was the best choice! We had the best day and all the staff and vendors were flexible and great to work with! Planning a destination wedding is hard enough but the quick responsiveness and the friendliness of the staff made it easy!

  Getting married at Royal Kona Resort was the best choice! We had the best day and all the staff and vendors were flexible and great to work with! Planning a destination wedding is hard enough but the quick responsiveness and the friendliness of the staff made it easy!

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