Sunshower Weddings Reviews
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Samantha Sent on 05/07/2026Don't know how you'd plan a wedding without Sunshower!!!
We truly cannot say enough amazing things about Sunshower Weddings! From start to finish, they made our entire wedding weekend feel completely seamless, stress-free, and so much fun. Every single detail was thoughtfully planned and executed perfectly, and the decor exceeded every expectation we had — it was even more beautiful than we imagined. The best part was being able to fully enjoy every moment without having to worry about a thing. They handled everything with such care, professionalism, and creativity, and made the entire process feel easy for us and our families. Looking back, I genuinely don’t know how anyone plans a wedding without their help. We are beyond grateful for everything they did to bring our dream wedding to life and would recommend them to absolutely everyone! -
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Mimi Sent on 04/02/2026Dream Wedding Weekend!
The Sunshower team was absolutely incredible, I received so many compliments from my guests about how well-oiled of a machine they were. They didn't just plan my wedding day but they planned a wedding experience for my wedding guests at Kona Village! I had a three day wedding weekend (welcome party, wedding day, beach party) and they took care of every part from top to bottom. My husband and I both have busy jobs so it was so nice to have Kate be super responsive. It was pretty amazing to see her designs come to life, she put the mock ups together for us and it turned out exactly how we envisioned (but even better). I wanted a wedding weekend that fun, unique but also elegant and she absolutely delivered. If you're having a wedding at Kona Village, Kate knows the place by the back of her hands (right down to where the palm trees stand). She has a great relationship with the Kona Village team so was able to request stuff we didn't even know about! The best investment of my wedding! -
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Ll Sent on 03/30/2026Best Decision!
Working with Sunshower (Falynn) was truly one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. From the very beginning, Falynn made the entire planning process feel smooth, structured, and manageable. She guided us through every step, helped us think through decisions we wouldn’t have even considered, and always stayed organized and on top of every detail.
On the wedding day, everything flowed seamlessly, even with some weather uncertainty. The wedding day was forecasted as heavy rain a few days before the wedding, Falynn proactively made many arrangements for backups. Luckily the day turns out to be beautiful. Because of her, we were able to fully relax and enjoy every moment without worrying about logistics.
We also made some last-minute changes to reception details very close to the wedding, and Falynn handled all of it seamlessly behind the scenes.
We were especially impressed with the after party setup—it turned out even better than we imagined, with such a fun and energetic atmosphere. It was truly one of the highlights of the night and a perfect ending to the celebration.
We also really appreciated the support from Sam and Kate on the room block. It was during the December holiday season but they were still very responsive and helped us settle down the room block fast.
Overall, we feel incredibly lucky to have had Falynn and her team supporting us. They made what could have been a stressful process feel easy and enjoyable! All our guests and us loved the wedding! -
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Caitlin Sent on 02/08/2026Worth every penny for the best day of my life
I can’t recommend Sunshower enough for wedding planning.
I was excited to work with them from my very first phone call and felt in my bones that I would be in good hands with them.
I loved Alison, who was our planner and worked with us from the very beginning—from helping us draft a budget to designing our dream wedding. I felt that the whole team were very detail oriented and Alison was very accessible, even though we were planning a destination wedding while working in China. Our wedding day was completely stress free, thanks to Sunshower. Alison had planned our wedding itinerary hour by hour, so neither of us had to worry about logistics. And when our an issue came up with our venue two months before our wedding, Kate and Alison were able to talk out a solution with them that made us all happy. I felt supported by the Sunshower team and so excited by the team of vendors they carefully helped us choose. They were worth every penny!!
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Austin Sent on 01/29/2026Worth every penny and more; Incredible Planning Team
We cannot recommend SunShower Weddings highly enough. Working with their team made our wedding planning process manageable, organized, and genuinely stress-free.
We worked primarily with Falynn, whose attention to detail and organizational skills were exceptional. She provided excellent on-island vendor recommendations, helped refine our design ideas, and was consistently available throughout the planning process. Every vendor we hired through SunShower’s recommendations exceeded our expectations.
SunShower also offers an outstanding planning framework. Their website includes vetted vendor lists, timelines, budget trackers, spreadsheets, and shared documents that made it easy to stay organized and customize our wedding. What initially felt like an overwhelming project quickly became structured and approachable with their guidance.
For our service level, my spouse and I handled early planning and vendor selection following SunShower’s timeline. As the wedding approached, the team gradually assumed more responsibility, and by the final six weeks, everything felt fully managed. This transition made a significant difference — in the two months leading up to our wedding, I never felt stressed and trusted that details were being handled behind the scenes.
On the wedding day, everything ran smoothly. The team coordinated vendors, managed setup and breakdown, and ensured the day flowed effortlessly. They were always available when needed while remaining unobtrusive, which allowed us to stay fully present. A special highlight was having Kate, the owner, bring great energy during photos, which truly enhanced the experience.
SunShower Weddings was absolutely worth the investment. They are professional, efficient, and highly capable. I would recommend them without hesitation to anyone planning a wedding in Hawaiʻi. -
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Shannon Sent on 01/08/2026Best Wedding Planners
Kate and the entire Sunshower Weddings team are truly amazing. Kate’s attention to detail and eye for design are incredible. She helped transform our venue from a blank slate into something absolutely beautiful. From the big-picture vision to the smallest details, everything felt thoughtful, cohesive, and perfectly executed. Her creativity, organization, and care were evident throughout the entire process, and it made the day feel seamless and stress-free. We truly couldn’t have asked for a better wedding planner team and are so grateful for everything they did to bring our vision to life. -
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James Sent on 12/20/2025Perfection!
Cami with Sunshower Weddings was absolutely amazing to work with! Planning a wedding on the Big Island could have been overwhelming, but Cami made the entire process feel effortless and personalized. She did an excellent job utilizing Sunshower’s expansive planning tools and incorporating our ideas to create a truly beautiful experience. She is incredibly organized, responsive, and truly cares about every detail. From vendor coordination to timeline management, everything ran smoothly and stress-free. Her local knowledge of the Big Island was invaluable, and she brought our vision to life even better than we imagined. Our wedding day was beautiful, seamless, and full of joy thanks to Cami and her team. We are so grateful for her expertise and kindness and would highly recommend Sunshower Weddings to any couple planning a Hawaii wedding! -
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Julian Sent on 10/18/20255 Stars for Sunshower!
Choosing Sunshower Weddings was the best decision we made for our Big Island wedding. They handled every detail with such professionalism, making our day completely stress-free. We loved that they not only understood our vision but brought creative ideas to the table we wouldn't have considered. A huge thank you to Falynn and the whole team for making our day so perfect. -
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Kailey Sent on 05/17/2025making a destination wedding feel like home!
Sunshower Weddings did a truly amazing job with helping us have the wedding day of our dreams, that totally exceeded all my expectations. If you’re getting married on the Big Island, this company is a must! Shout out to Alison or day of coordinator, who not only made sure our special day ran smooth and stress free, but also helped us with planning hours along the way. People though planning a destination wedding would be hard, but Alison made it incredibly easy. Everything fell into place perfectly. She knows this island and the other vendors like the bac of her hand, and the other vendors have nothing but GREAT things to say about Sunshower Weddings in general. I can’t say enough positive things about this wonderful company, who helped make us feel so at home on the Big Island! -
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Crystal Sent on 02/25/2025100/10, Sunshower Weddings is a MUST for planning your wedding on Big Island! From start to finish, their team was phenomenal, and we can’t recommend
We weren’t sure if we wanted to have our wedding on Big Island, but after our first call with Kate, it was clear that her team was invaluable and we were sure they were the team we wanted to work with. During the planning process, you can trust Sunshower to ensure your timeline, budget, and tasks are on track. They bring SO much value with their expertise and knowledge of the island, vendors, and wedding timelines. Kate was so informative with her advice and was dedicated to bringing our vision to life. She advocated for our wants every step of the way. Our guests couldn’t stop raving about how attentive, friendly, and on top of everything their staff was on the wedding day. When I realized we couldn’t do our first dance in the dress I was planning to, Kate immediately reassured me and adjusted the timeline to accommodate a dress change, without anyone noticing the hiccup, and took away any stress that we were feeling. We can’t imagine our wedding without them, and we’re still hearing from guests that it was the best wedding they’ve ever attended. We could go on and on about how Sunshower Weddings is the BEST choice for wedding planning on Big Island. We can’t emphasize enough how valuable their expertise of the island is.
Thank you again Kate & team for helping us have the wedding of our dreams! -
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Kelly Sent on 09/07/2024
Sunshower was amazing!
Working with Sunshower Wedding and Event was hands down the best decision we made for our wedding, we cannot recommend them enough! From our very first meeting, it was clear that Kate was genuinely invested in our vision. She took the time to listen carefully to our ideas, preferences, and even our concerns, ensuring that every detail aligned with what we dreamed of for our special day. We knew after that call we had made the right decision.
When Alison was assigned as our lead wedding coordinator we were even more confident that we made the right decision going with Sunshower. Throughout the planning process, Alison maintained open communication, providing us with updates and options that fit our budget and style. Her expertise shone through in the way she managed vendor relationships and coordinated logistics, which significantly alleviated our stress. One of the best things about working with Sunshower was their amazing vendor list. The list made it so easy to choose vendors to make our day special. We would have never found Obama the Llama without the vendor list.
On the day of the wedding, everything went seamlessly. Alison and her team orchestrated the event flawlessly, allowing us to focus on enjoying the moment rather than worrying about the details. Our guests were so impressed with how every aspect of our wedding flowed seamlessly.
One of my biggest fears was that what I had pictured in my head would not be what the wedding looked like. All of those fears disappeared when I looked out at the ceremony and reception spaces. It was evident that Alison had truly brought our vision to life, creating an atmosphere that felt uniquely us. It was absolutely perfect, it blew any vision I had out of the water.
If you are planning on getting married on the Big Island we cannot recommend Sunshower enough. Our experience with Alison, Kate, and the entire Sunshower team was exceptional. Their professionalism, creativity, and attentiveness made our wedding day not just a celebration but a cherished memory. If you're looking for a wedding planner who truly listens and delivers, Sunshower is the one to choose! -
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Colby Sent on 09/04/2024Incredible team. Just the best!!
Planning a wedding overseas is a difficult task, however, Sunshower Weddings made this difficult task not only easy but so so enjoyable!
I always hear how people hate planning their wedding, but we had such a positive experience.
Kate and Alison are both so fun to work with, really understood the overall vision of what we wanted to create and executed it better than we could've ever imagined. They were also incredibly organised, attentive and full of information. This is really important especially not being local, we never felt like we weren't taken care of every step of the way.
Their recommendations for local vendors was so helpful, especially finding those who also were incredible at what they do while fitting the vibe of what we wanted to create.
On the day they were the best to have around and made our experience just so wonderful and stress-free. We would recommend them a million times over!!
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Forest Sent on 08/27/202410/10, No notes
It is evident from the nearly 50 5-star reviews that the Sunshower team can coordinate a wedding. They can help you find a bar company, plan your timeline, give floral recommendations, arrange a shuttle service, help you design your tablescape — all probably in their sleep.
Instead I want to hopefully highlight the numerous ways they consistently went above and beyond what you would typically expect, and some of the intangibles you might not think of when considering a wedding planner.
TL;DR -- it doesn't get better than Sunshower.
Guidance
I feel like the whole point (or one of the main points) of hiring a wedding planner, is to have someone to guide you and open your eyes to different ways of doing things that you would not have thought of yourself. Alison (our assigned coordinator) did exactly that at every step in the process. I can confidently say that our wedding would not have looked the way it did, or ran as smoothly as it did, if it wasn’t for Alison’s (and Kate’s!) expert recommendations and advice. That was another thing I also appreciated — if Alison was unsure of something, she had no problem bringing in Kate to help us solve the problem.
Collaboration
We both felt listened to throughout the whole process, and felt that Alison was working hard to make sure that everything we were booking, was going to align with our expectations. It felt like a true collaborative process where she listened to, interpreted our desires, provided us with options, and then executed.
Agility
When we came to Sunshower, we already had a venue booked. However, 6 months before our wedding, the venue canceled our reservation. I have never seen anybody act with such a sense of urgency and TBH, Alison + Kate may have been more stressed out than we were 😂 Within 48 hours, we had the contract to a new venue in our inbox. ALSO, it was a venue that had never hosted a wedding before and was on none of the wedding websites, so there’s literally a 0% chance we would’ve found this place without them.
Another fun thing that happened was that we lost power on the day of the wedding (blame the town of Hawi)! For the hours preceding and the first ~1.5 hours of the wedding, there was literally 0 power. None of our guests would’ve known though! They handled the situation with such ease and professionalism, and had generators there faster than you could’ve ordered a pizza. And STILL managed to execute 100% of the details + the flow of our wedding.
Day of
There was truly not 1 thing either of us had to decide on, plan, help with, etc. on the day of the wedding. They made sure everything was in place and that we were truly relaxed for the entirety of the day. I have no idea how everything got set up, when each vendor arrived, where the generators were, where the shuttle buses parked, where the food was cooked — and that’s exactly what I wanted. The peace of mind on the day of the wedding is alone worth the cost.
Okay I’ll stop, but seriously, just book with Sunshower. Especially if you are off-island, you can trust that they will get the job done. Thank you Kate and Alison and Sunshower team!!!!!! -
Anne Sent on 08/02/2024
Thank you!
You have found the right people to help plan your event. The team at Sunshower Weddings and Events is capable, organized, client oriented and efficient. Kate and Alison helped us build an experience that we and our guests were able to enjoy and blew us all away.
Neither my husband nor I had strong opinions about what we wanted our day to look like, but we did know what we wanted it to feel like. We wanted an intimate, relaxed, fun, and loving wedding day. That is exactly what Sunshower helped us create.
On our first call, Kate provided the exact amount of direction we needed and helped us make and confirm decisions about venues, caterers, photography, and music. She even texted some of the vendors while we were on zoom and we got responses within the hour. After this first call, we knew we were in good hands.
Kate and the team provided three different budgets and options within those budgets that we could approve or disregard to help keep us on track for our costs. These budgets were incredible detailed and allowed us to plan for things that we absolutely would have missed without them!
We worked with Alison to finalize details of the day. Alison helped us to create a stunning wedding that captured all of the feelings we set out to experience on our day. In addition to cultivating these feelings with design choices, she followed up with vendors and helped us find solutions for any obstacles that came up. She created a schedule that was sent to each vendor that kept everyone on the same page without a day-of coordinator. Things ran so smoothly on the day because of Alison's organization and communication with our vendors.
The Sunshower Team managed to do all this while my husband was in Australia (where we live), my family was on the east coast, and I was traveling for work. There were often 3 or 4 time zones managed in one call.
We could not have created this day without the team at Sunshower. The cost of our planning hours were MORE than worth the ease of the day and the connections of the team. You will absolutely be in the most capable hands with the team at Sunshower. Congrats on finding them, they will exceed your expectations! -
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Mylinh Sent on 07/25/2024Don’t think you need a wedding planner? Oh but you need Sunshower Weddings!
We live in California and settled on a venue in Kona sight unseen and without Sunshower Weddings, I think we would have had a hodge podge of a wedding.
We had calls with several wedding planners but it was after our meeting with Cami and Kate, we knew we found our planner. They were organized and thoughtful in their approach of the panning process and execution. From the initial meeting we knew no detail would be forgotten. Their vendor list and recommendations were honest and invaluable.
A big shoutout to Cami who not only made sure our wedding day ran smoothly, she guided us through the entire planning process. Asking all the right questions and patiently helping us with decisions that otherwise would have been overwhelming.
As the bride, I heard several times throughout that day that I didn’t look at all stressed and it was because I wasn’t! Without Cami and Sunshower Weddings, I truly believe we wouldn’t have been able to enjoy our wedding as much as we did. -
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Johno Sent on 05/27/2024An Incredibly Supportive Experience
Planning a wedding in Hawaii from Denver was initially nerve-wracking, but choosing Kate and her team at Sunshower Weddings made all the difference. From our very first interaction, we felt understood and supported. Sunshower Weddings captured and distilled our desire for a small and intimate wedding perfectly.
Kate, in particular, was an incredible support throughout the entire process. She helped us narrow down decisions, keeping us focused on the most important elements, and leveraged her extensive on-island connections to ensure everything was prepared and excellent. Her expertise and local knowledge were invaluable.
On the day of the wedding, Kate and her team truly shined. Their support was invaluable, as they kept us all together and prepared for any contingency, including unexpected weather changes. Thanks to their meticulous planning and dedication, our guests and we had a fabulous experience.
Sunshower Weddings exceeded our expectations in every way. Their professionalism, attention to detail, and genuine care made our wedding day stress-free and magical. We cannot thank Kate and her team enough for their hard work and would highly recommend Sunshower Weddings to anyone planning a destination wedding. They turned our dream wedding into a reality.
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Jill Sent on 05/20/2024
Outstanding team on Big Island!
If you’re planning a wedding on Big Island, working with Sunshower is the best thing you can do for your event – Kate and her team are just awesome. We loved working with Kate from day one. She’s incredibly organized, responsive, thoughtful and fun! Sunshower has so many Big Island resources and tips you would not find otherwise, and that local expertise is truly invaluable. Kate knows every venue and vendor inside and out and has excellent recommendations. I followed her recs for everything from event rentals to florals, food, drink, music etc. and even for related events like our welcome dinner, and everything was outstanding. A tiny example – we needed a dessert for our rehearsal, and Kate pointed us to a local woman who just started a banana bread business (no way to have found it on our own) – I swear it was the most delicious thing I’ve ever eaten. We got so many compliments from guests on all these various elements, and we owe it all to Kate’s inside knowledge. In terms of the planning process, Kate was on top of every detail, was so easy to communicate with, and she really helped so much during what was already a stressful time for us (we were also in the middle of moving states and starting new jobs). Kate also has quite a talent for design! She helped us incorporate a lot of personal details into everything from our place settings to our signage, which made our event feel extra special, even designing several personal logos/images for us herself that were so fun and reflective of us as a couple. As for the overall event design, Kate and her team knocked it out of the park. I was admittedly not great at collecting design inspo, and still with the little I sent to Kate, she ran with it and put together the most stunning event setup that was beyond anything I ever could’ve imagined. On wedding day the entire Sunshower team, especially Kate and lead assistant, Cami, were fantastic – so kind, helpful and they kept everything running smoothly. Even when late rain showers ultimately had us moving our dinner under the back-up tent we’d ordered, Sunshower knew exactly how to pivot. Everything was moved and adjusted so quickly, and everything Kate had designed still sparkled with a different kind of cozy beauty under the shelter of the tent. I’m sure this was logistically challenging behind the scenes, but we and our guests never would’ve known – we were having too much fun with everything else that had been planned, and we went on to have the most wonderful night. Our event also had a second location for dessert/dancing, and everyone moved from place to place so easily, and got home safely at the end of the night, because everything was so well coordinated by Sunshower. We had an absolute blast at our wedding – it was truly everything we ever dreamed, and we owe so much of that to Kate and the Sunshower team. Would highly, highly recommend! -
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Matthew Sent on 12/16/2023Best Decision Was Hiring Alison at Sunshower
Best decision we ever made was hiring Alison and the rest of the Sunshower team. I initially thought I could do it myself (cute, really), and once I realized how challenging it would be navigating vendors on the island without actually being there, I knew I needed to find help. Sunshower came highly recommended by our contact at the venue - and I also noticed they were getting tagged in literally every cute wedding anybody posted about on Instagram.
Loved how they structure their pricing. I’m a Program Manager in my day job, so I knew I could help quite a bit - so their hourly rate for partial planning was perfect for us. Alison really knows her stuff. She navigates the uniqueness of working with local vendors who communicate very differently than we are used to working with people on the mainland. She served somewhat as an interpreter for us. She kept my on track for all my tasks, and course corrected me as needed. She was timely, personable, professional, compassionate, energetic, and made us feel like we were her only client (which I know couldn’t be true cause they were constantly posting weddings, they seem to stay busy!)
The day of - Alison and her team literally made it the best day of our lives. My husband and I had to worry about NOTHING (including the rain, which Alison and her team immediately worked through, having planned for it). Several times during the evening, I would forget she was there! Nothing out of place, everything choreographed perfectly, and timelines executed without a hitch!
If you are on the fence, get off it and hire her. If you need some convincing, reach out to them and ask for my email address, I’ll be happy to sell you on it! -
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Olivia Sent on 11/24/2023Just book them.
I could actually write an entire novel on Kate and the Sunshower team, but WeddingWire will likely cut this review off at a certain character count so I will try and keep it brief. We booked with Kate & the Sunshower team in May 2022 for our wedding in October 2023. From day 1 all the way until the big day we felt like the #1 priority for the team. I cannot imagine having planned a destination wedding without the help, advice, and guidance from the team. (My husband and I now joke about how we thought we could do this without a planner for even a brief second). They prioritized our wishes without compromising on what they believed would make our wedding perfect. Coming from a Type-A bride, who had guests coming to Hawaii from all over the world (Sydney, New York City, London to name a few) BOOK SUNSHOWER! Above and beyond does not even begin to cover it. Thank you Kate & Team. -
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Victoria Sent on 10/17/2023Beyond amazing!
We cannot speak highly enough about the Sunshower team and our experience with them! Whether local to Kona, or planning a destination wedding in the area, we highly recommend working with the SS team! My husband and I keep reminiscing back on everything and both of us are in absolute agreement that there is not a single aspect or detail of our wedding that we would change. Everything was beyond perfect and that was only made possible because of the wonderful SS ladies!
The SS team was always quick to respond to our emails and queries, and always provided thoughtful answers. Alison, one of their lead coordinators, helped plan with us for about a year, as well as helped coordinate everything day-of. Morgan, an assistant planner, aided Alison with our rehearsal run through as well as everything day-of. The two of them together really allowed us to fully enjoy our wedding and not have to worry about a single planning item. Our family and friends made MANY comments to us about how warm, welcoming, and organized the Sunshower team was throughout the day.
It was so fun and special getting to finally meet some of their team in person after months of planning calls and emails. They were so kind, thoughtful, and detailed throughout our time planning. We can’t thank them enough for working with us to help recreate all of our mood/inspiration boards and photos. Our dinner tables, cake, arbor/bouquet florals, cocktail area, welcome table, etc were all laid out exactly how we envisioned. We're so grateful for their care and attention to detail in creating our dream wedding. -
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Chelsea Sent on 07/26/2023The best wedding planners
Words cannot even express how grateful I am for finding Sunshower and choosing them to plan my wedding! I apologize for the lengthy review but I have too many good things to say about them! Our initial proposal call was with Kate, who was able to give us the breakdown of how it all works. Off the bat, she made us feel comfortable and explained our different options based on our budget. We went with the “DIY” option which meant I was the one reaching out the vendors for pricing, availability, and other details - but to clarify, I NEVER felt like I was doing it alone. Also - their vendor list & description of each vendor (which is included when you hire them) was top notch and extremely helpful. They also create a special portal for you which has a plethora of helpful information such as how to get you marriage license in Hawaii, places to have your rehearsal dinner, pros and cons of first look, guide to hiring vendors…the list goes on and on. The portal also has folders for vendor contracts, decor inspo, guest&budget tracker & more. We also decided to have a coordinator during our wedding (the BEST decision) & included with that you get to choose items from their decor closet (separately this is $750). Alison was our wedding planner and she was absolutely amazing. I was lucky enough to meet her in person while visiting the big island prior to the wedding. She was so warm and friendly, it felt like we already knew her. We had a total of 2 planning calls and many emails. After each call or email response, I would feel less stressed and more excited. I ALWAYS received a quick response when reaching out. During our rehearsal, Alison and Morgan were the best - they explained all the details that would happen during the wedding and our bridal party felt well prepared. Alison made sure we handed off everything to her that was needed so we were able to feel as worry free as possible for the wedding. The real magic happened the day of the wedding. Sunshower was able to create my dream wedding. Every little detail was perfect. I also wanted to mention my dress had a little hiccup but Alison was able to fix it for me! Alison and her team worked so well together! Everyone was friendly and helpful- they did an amazing job. If you’re reading this review and looking for someone to plan your wedding, choose Sunshower! I could not have done it without them. Thank you for making it such a perfect and magical day. I would do it all over again! -
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Mckenna Sent on 07/17/2023BEST Wedding Planners - Hire them!!
I cannot say enough good things about Sunshower Weddings, and specifically our wedding planner Alison. As a person, she was warm, fun and very helpful. She truly wanted to see MY vision come to life, and gave honest feedback and ideas to help it become even better than I could have imagined. Alison is absolutely amazing and I will truly miss working with her!
Even before officially hiring them as our planners, Kate was amazing in helping me determine if we could make a Hawaiian wedding work within our budget. She sent us helpful ideas and documents to make sure we could find a venue that felt right for us. We never felt pressured, but rather encouragement and comfort in knowing they could make the wedding of our dreams happen within a realistic budget.
Sunshower weddings is an amazing group of women who work together as a team to ensure you have the best day ever. They took all of the stress off of us and the wedding went absolutely perfect - I cannot recommend them enough!! -
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Peter Sent on 07/12/2023You've found the IDEAL wedding planners - search over!!
Exquisitely detailed, helpful, communicative, on top of all details all the time. Paired us with the PERFECT vendors for our price point and tastes. Alison our planner, (personally paired with us for a perfect fit) thought of EVERYTHING! Sunshower's website and tools were easy to use and thorough! We worked with them remotely from LosAngeles for 8+ months prior to our big day. When we met on the Big Island of Hawaii, it was like seeing old friends. My new wife and I cannot recommend Sunshower enough. As far as we are concerned, there are no other wedding planners in the state of Hawaii. Search over. You've found them! Congratulations!!! (ps) cost listed is approximate. Alison and all the women at Sunshower are worth their weight in gold. -
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Kendall Sent on 03/27/2023Best Planner Ever- Amazing Team on Big Island
Sunshower was AMAZING to work with. They have different packages you can choose from to fit your needs in the wedding planning journey which is so great. All of the planners are so nice, responsive, professional and organized. They have an amazing rapport with the other local vendors on island which made the planning process and wedding itself that much easier! It is not often you hear a bride say there was no stress on the wedding day, but I can truly say with Sunshower's amazing team, I did not have a single worry the entire weekend or day of the wedding. Our wedding turned out perfect, they really captured our vision and put it to life in every way. Highly recommend them for your wedding planning needs! -
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Jill Sent on 03/19/2023We wish we could get married again so we could keep working with Sunshower!
We wish we could get married again and again just so we could keep working with the talented Sunshower team! We're so grateful to Kate and the entire crew for playing such an instrumental part in refining our vision for our wedding and bringing it to life, in all of its epic glory.
Our goal was to provide every one of our family members, whether 4 years old or almost 80 years old, with the most memorable night of their lives. Many times over we have heard this exact sentiment from our wedding guests. It’s an event and a night that each of us will hold dearly in our hearts forever.
Sunshower helped us work through every big and little detail, and thought through every element. This included helping us select our venue, photographer, videographer, private chef, and musician. But they also focused just as much on all of the finer details, such as the flowers and table-settings. Throughout every single step in the process we felt heard, seen, inspired and confident that we were in the best possible hands! -
Jenny Sent on 12/30/2022
Awesome! No detail overlooked!
I can't say enough good things about Sunshower. I honestly don't think that we could have done it without them. I thought we didn't need a wedding coordinator, I had after, all imagined every detail myself for months, but I was wrong. Through our hotel - we had a wedding coordinator so I figured we didn't need anyone else, but as things went on and our wedding got closer, I realized how much support we needed. And I SO WISH we would have hired Sunshower sooner! I have NO DOUBT that even with getting a wedding planner, it actually would have saved us money in the end. Kate has so much knowledge of vendors and ideas on how to implement the things that you are imagining for your wedding. We hired Sunshower about 6 weeks before our wedding (YIKES!) and Kate was AMAZING with communication. There were many phone calls and a lot of last minute planning about things that we literally didn't even think about ourselves. Every detail was looked at to make sure what we pictured for our day was implemented. Just the communication alone, from Sunshower to all our vendors for us, was seriously worth it alone. Kate communicated with everyone for us and got everything ironed out, she even helped us save money with floral and rentals because she knew how to repurpose things and give us the same image for our wedding for cheaper. I am not kidding, if we would have just hired her in the beginning - we would have saved money. The transparency was amazing with Sunshower. They were informative, caring, detail-oriented, and communicated amazingly. Day-of coordination was amazing, I felt that everything was taken care of and that weight was off my shoulders. We felt that the service provided was totally worth the cost of what Sunshower did for us. Every single part of the wedding planning got easier once we hired Sunshower. I honestly cannot say enough good things. Kate - you and your team were THE BEST. You made our wedding exactly what we envisioned and I felt so cared for during the whole thing. I cannot thank you enough. If you think you do not need a wedding coordinator - think again. Sunshower will save you time and money. If I could go back in time, we would have hired them from the very beginning! -
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Elizabeth Sent on 12/04/2022Excellent coordinators
We had a destination wedding on Oct2022 and Alison was our day of coordinator. We had a fantastic wedding, with great support from Sunshower. They utilize a planning portal that includes great information on every aspect of the wedding, vendor recommendations and a timeline planner (to name a few resources available). They were very responsive and thorough with any questions we had throughout the process. We used their DIY package, which was great for us: we were able to find many vendors ourselves, but deferred to their expertise with other areas, such as entertainment or finding a food option that worked with our budget. -
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Rei M. Sent on 12/02/2022The Best of the Best
I mean it! Kate, Whitney, Molly, Alison - superstars! It's not just the planning (and they are ace at it) or the coordination (which, omg, is a lifesaver because they will be your #1 advocate), but the designing as well. Whitney blew us away with our wedding design and created something that honored our cultures (and parents) without compromising who we were as a couple. From the very first call, we fell in love with Kate and could tell she was going to have our best interest in mind. Another thing to consider, future Brides, is who represents you as a couple. Kate and her entire team have such great reputations that it made it easier for us to book our other vendors. It really was like having your extended Ohana, who just happens to be an amazing wedding planner, handle your most special event. Everything, everything from the planning to the emails (and ease of communication) to the decoration, design, and coordination, was spectacular. It was perfect in every way because they are the best team. -
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Janet Sent on 11/29/2022Best decision!
So THANKFUL we hired Sunshower for my daughters wedding. Kate and her team were great to work with! After starting to help my daughter plan her wedding, I knew there were so many details and we needed someone to help give us some direction. Also, I knew we wanted to have a day of coordinator to handle all the details on her wedding day. Kate’s DIY portal was just what we needed for planning, it is full of so much information to help with every detail and then when you still needed help someone was always able to answer our questions. We also utilized her décor closet which also was great. At the end of their big day my daughter and new son-in-law will tell you it was perfect in every way and that is thanks to Kate and Whitney and all the rest of their team! -
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Julia Sent on 11/21/2022Fantastic team that made our wedding dream into reality!
Kate and the entire Sunshower team (Molly, Whitney, Alison) were amazing in making our wedding vision into a reality!! Highly recommend working with this team. I started wedding planning completely clueless but Kate quickly was able to get my ideas organized while still allowing us to dream big and pulled everything together BEAUTIFULLY. It was truly a dream come true and I know we were did not have the easiest ideas to work with - from shipping a specific tent from Maui to Big Island, to doing a French garden theme and Brazilian steakhouse style dinner in our Hawaiian backyard, with random ideas of fireworks and a cruise ship added in - but Sunshower team made it work! We could not be happier with how the wedding turned out. -
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Karlie Sent on 10/14/2022Couldn't Have Done it Without Them
We hired Sunshower about halfway through our wedding planning process- we had booked our vendors but needed a LOT of help with logistics since we had 2 venues. Kate and Whitney are AMAZING! They truly helped us so so much, and even gave DIY advice and helped ensure we got the most bang for our buck. Our rehearsal was entirely outdoors and it rained the entire time, but Whitney really helped keep our spirits high and we ended up having the PERFECT wedding day. We had a ranch wedding & had a *goat* situation (LOL) but it was dealt with so swiftly that no one had any idea (even me) about it til about a week later when Kate told us! Our wedding day was perfect and I, being a highly anxious bride, was able to fully be present and relaxed because of their team. I'm so grateful for them! -
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Whitney Sent on 08/23/2022Sunshower Team is Amazing
If I could give 10 stars, I would! I have family on the Big Island and hired most of the vendors on my own. I kept telling myself I could coordinate everything day of or have friends/family do it. About 5 months before the wedding I decided to hire Sunshower and I am soooo glad that I did. Kate is a very detail oriented person and straight to the point. Alison was my day of coordinator and I could still kiss this woman I loved her so much. My wedding venue had an outdoor setup with a house big enough we could move it indoors should it rain. And rain it did! Kate did ask me to rent a tent incase it would rain and I refused, so that was my bad. Alison and the team stepped up after setting up the entire outside, they redecorated the inside of the house so we could continue on with the wedding. I could not believe how they had transformed everything within minutes, they were all soaked from running outside into the rain and bringing things inside. They worked so hard and were so supportive of any decision I wanted with no questions asked. It was a beautiful day and I will forever be grateful for Alisons calming presence on my wedding day. Hiring Sunshower was one of the best decisions I made regarding my wedding. They were worth every penny and made my wedding day a beautiful day I will remember forever. -
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Celine Sent on 08/10/2022Perfect planning for our destination wedding!
Thank you Kate and Alison and team for helping us make our wedding as perfect as it was! Coming from LA to Kona, I was planning from afar. Most things and decisions were sight unseen for me. I also, am super busy and had little time to deal with details. But Kate was fantastic at giving me options and taking over where i needed to just trust her judgement. Her amazing website has lists and lists of information and recommendations, which made all of that job much easier. EVERY SINGLE VENDOR WE HIRED THROUGH HER WAS PREFECT! Zero snafus, zero complaints! We had a gorgeous, perfect-in-every-way wedding day! Thank you ladies! xoxoxo -
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Amy H. Sent on 03/31/2022Making Wedding Dreams Come True
When my husband and I decided to have a micro wedding/elopement in Hawaii I knew I needed help planning a destination wedding. Kate wasn’t the first planner I talked to, but after our initial call I knew I’d found the right person. She was so real, down to earth, and extremely knowledgeable. Throughout the planning process I was impressed with how responsive and organized she was. I appreciated that she helped us make our wedding unique and memorable. All the vendors she recommended were perfect, she really understood our vision. The day went off without a hitch and I got to enjoy a stress-free experience. If you are getting married on the Big Island, I would highly recommend working with Sunshower Weddings and Events. -
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Jen V. Sent on 02/26/2022Best Big Island Wedding Planner!
I can’t recommend Sunshower Weddings enough to anyone looking to get married on the Big Island! They are caring, action-oriented, creative, and very intentional. Read on if you want more details on why we loved working with Sunshower Weddings so much!
Planning a wedding can be incredibly stressful. Planning a destination wedding can be downright overwhelming–if you don’t have someone like Kate & Sunshower Weddings on your side. When my Husband and I decided to have a wedding in Hawai’i we had some important criteria that were true to our values. How in the heck do you plan a wedding, incorporating your values, in a far away destination? While researching venue spots I discovered Kate. Upon reaching out to her I knew she was the one to help us. I had expected her to present me with different packages based on what she thought my needs were (whether I needed them or not) but my intake call with her was very different from what I expected.
From my first call with Kate, she asked me a lot of questions ranging from what was important to us, what was our budget, and what our overall vibe was. Instead of giving me a blanket package, she tailored her wedding coordination services based on what I was actually needing and priced it accordingly. Throughout our time working together we were navigating typical wedding questions as well as the impact COVID would have on our wedding and Kate was such a huge help to us! Kate helped us navigate how to approach vendors regarding our vaccination requirements and the changing state of COVID requirements of Hawai’i itself. What I love about Kate is that I could have very honest conversations with her about her opinion and where to spend our money for the type of wedding we wanted. I never once felt like she was upselling me on something or trying to get me to spend more money unnecessarily. She was our guide on the ground in Hawai’i. We got everything planned smoothly and before our wedding, we felt prepared and not rushed.
About a week out Kate arranged a call between us and Alison. Alison was going to be the lead coordinator for the day of the event. We reviewed everything together and made any last-minute changes needed. We also arranged the rehearsal.
Then came the big day! The timeline developed by Sunshower Weddings was so clear it was easy to know what was happening and when. Alison stopped by in the morning to see if anything was needed by us and arranged for my haku to my airbnb. From the moment we arrived at our ceremony everything was SUCH A BREEZE. Kate and Alison had everything covered. They very much kept us in the moment so we could relax and enjoy our wedding. Our wedding turned out fantastic and had zero hiccups. The entire time it felt like everyone at Sunshower cared about us as people, not just as a client. -
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Pailyn Sent on 01/25/2022Intimate, beautiful wedding!!
Kate, Whitney, and Alison from Sunshower farms were an absolute joy to work with. Due to changes from COVID, we had to make some last-minute changes and the team was extremely accommodating. Kate has a fool-proof checklist and process that made sure everything was in order, so with two weeks to go, I was... CHILLING! And therefore got to enjoy time with family in Hawaii.
The wedding was at a family home, and the Sunshower team helped organize our lovely vendors, recommended layout and styling, provided rentals, set up the most amazing tablescape. And during the day of the event, they made all the tiny decisions so I could just sit back and enjoy.
What I thought was going to be a simple party ended up going absolutely above and beyond anything I could have imagined. It was sweet, intimate, and so special. They helped with all the behind-the-scenes work so we could be present and enjoy time with loved ones. Special shout out to Whitney and Alison who were extremely friendly, helpful, and helped curate the most beautiful cocktail hour space and dinner table. You rock!
Thank you for helping to make this day fabulous. I would recommend them to anyone planning a wedding on the Big Island! Worth every penny. -
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Astrid Sent on 12/08/2021Easy and Fabulous!
What really made our wedding, was working with Kate. My husband and I are both professional event planners for corporate companies, so it shocked our friends and family when we turned our wedding over to someone we'd never met in person, but it was 100% worth it. The wedding and reception was planned in just a few short phone calls with Kate. She had great ideas and helped coach us into making the right decisions. She booked our flowers, cake, catering, and music on our behalf so we didn't have to deal with those vendors. We brought our own officiant, professional photographer, videographer, and hairstylist, as they were all friends of ours who were attending the wedding anyway. I also used Kate's recommended makeup artist who was just lovely.
The day of our wedding was so beautiful and memorable. We absolutely loved just having a cozy party with our very dearest friends and family. It wasn't blingy or over the top which suited us perfectly. Because Kate so expertly managed all the big details, I was able to truly enjoy the months leading up to the wedding. I had the time to focus on some small custom details only because I wanted to and enjoy, rather than stress, about these projects. We could not imagine a more wonderful planning process and execution day of! Our friends and family haven't stopped raving about how wonderful and beautiful our wedding was. -
Jennifer Sent on 12/07/2021
Best Kona Wedding Planner!
My now husband and I partnered with Kate to make our dream wedding come true in 2021. We had been waiting over a year and kept having delays due to ever-changing regulations and believe it or not venue closings. Throughout the entire thing Kate was our rock. She truly made me feel like I didn’t have to be on top of everything and was beyond organized. I would highly recommend Kate for anyone who doesn’t live on island in his traveling. Kate will give you her unbiased opinion will still making sure your dream comes true.
The day of she and her team were fantastic and truly took pressure off my shoulders as usually the tedious last minute things fall on top of the bride (shout out to Whitney, too!). Again highly recommend! -
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Florale Sent on 12/07/2021Kate the Great
Two years later, I can't stress enough how vital it was to have Kate in our corner. The one piece of advice I would give to every couple, no matter their budget, is to have day-of coordination. Her guidance and expert knowledge are spot on, especially since we were planning our wedding from NYC. Whenever we needed help with an aspect of the wedding, she weighed in or gave us an even better idea. Through our video chats, phone calls and emails, Kate took our ideas and did the impossible job of taking the stress out of planning a wedding. Meeting her for our rehearsal cemented the fact that Kate had our back.
The funny thing is that even though I technically knew everything we had planned from the pizza apps and the fresh coconuts to the live floral ceiling and the bonfire, it all felt brand new. There was no tension, no rushing, just magic.
Kate and her staff were amazing with our guests. They were super patient when things got mixed up on our end and had every detail down. Seamless and professional with the warmth you expect from Hawaii. To this day, Kate is still thought of fondly by so many of my family and friends, some of whom still order coffee from her farm!
While Sunshower Farm is no longer an event venue, I follow Kate on instagram and seeing her bring her top notch event coordination skills all over Hawaii is truly amazing. She finds the best venues and vendors, not only for the Big Day but for rehearsal dinners and wedding adjacent events. I hope to work with her again someday, hopefully a vow renewal in 3 years! -
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Sarah Sent on 12/07/2021Perfect, stress free destination wedding thanks to Kate
I can't say enough good things about Kate! She is highly organized, good at communicating, and full of creative ways to make your wedding ideas happen (and stay on budget). On top of it all, her knowledge of local vendors is incredible. My wedding was a destination wedding and I had to put all my faith in her recommendations. She made the planning process fun and stress free. Everything about my wedding exceeded my expectations. It was a truly perfect day thanks in no small part to Kate and her team! -
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Ashlen Sent on 12/07/2021
Exceeded Expectations
My husband and I had our wedding in the midst of COVID and there were a lot of moving parts but Kate was there every step of the way. Since most of her weddings are destination, she has mastered the distance planning. She has an entire planning portal that covers every single detail you could imagine and was always available over email or phone. She also has all of the recommendations for vendors which is helpful when you're not familiar with the area.
Kate is very passionate about planning weddings and she has the experience to tell you if something will work or not. We trusted her through the entire process and our wedding was everything we could've imagined and more!
On our wedding day, she was there for us when we needed it (she even helped me fix my hair after it had rained) and was also in the background making sure things ran smoothly.
I could not recommend a more thoughtful, organized, and perfect wedding planner. If I could give her 10 stars, I would! -
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Molly Sent on 12/07/2021Best wedding choice!!
My husband and I hired Kate to plan our Kona wedding, after having to cancel our first wedding in New Zealand. After postponing twice and we decided to ultimately hold the wedding in October 2021. Kate was there to support us every step of the way, helping us with securing all the best vendors and handling the communication with them. She has lots of great connections in Kona and has a considerable amount of insight on vendors, locations, etc.
I loved how real she kept things (if I had an idea that was not good or not within our budget, she would tell me.) She had to be super creative with our wedding, as there were CONSTANT changes from the state and county due to the ever-changing covid restrictions. She was basically on call through it all and was there for me anytime we would have to pivot our plans. Not only did she keep me calm and focused through it all, she also remained positive through all the stress and remained extremely helpful every step of the way. I don't know how I would've made it through pandemic wedding planning without her. She truly was a saving grace and the best decision that I made for our wedding.
On the wedding day itself, Kate went above and beyond. Throughout the rehearsal, ceremony, and reception, Kate was somehow everywhere at once, making sure everything went smoothly. She had every detail organized and was flexible with any last minute changes and truly made the entire day go by so efficiently. We had an amazing wedding day and Kate was a huge and integral part of the reason why. I do not envy her job at all (especially during the pandemic and navigating all the changes that come with it) but I am so glad that she is a wedding coordinator, because she absolutely KILLS it at her job.
I cannot recommend her wedding planning services enough and I’m looking for future party excuses just so I can book her again. She will hands down be one of the best choices you can make for having the absolute best day ever!
Also, the coffee from here is fabulous! I am born and raised on Big Island and this is some of the best Kona coffee I have ever had. We had coffee bags as the favor for our guests and multiple people told me how much they enjoyed it. Will definitely be ordering more in the near future! -
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Franchesca Sent on 10/19/202510/10 for Sunshower Weddings
Kate at Sunshower Weddings is an incredible advocate for her clients. She goes above and beyond with vendors to ensure your vision comes to life, while staying honest and transparent about what’s possible. My husband and I both work in tech and tend to have high expectations — and no matter what we asked for, Kate managed it all with grace, clear communication, and total professionalism. She set expectations thoughtfully and made our beach wedding dreams come true.
Our wedding day was insanely beautiful — everything looked and felt better than we could have dreamed of. The whole day went smoothly, with everything on time and more than I could have ever asked for. Even when a few small hiccups came up that were out of our control (as they always do!), Kate handled them calmly and seamlessly before I even had the chance to worry. She took care of everything so I could just enjoy the day, which is exactly what every bride hopes for. We’re so grateful for her and can’t recommend her and her team at Sunshower enough! -
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F4827A526692D78Bdd206Ea316F726886849488A Sent on 04/03/2024
Meticulous Planning for a Wonderful Wedding Day at the Outrigger
From the moment my partner and I decided to embark on a destination wedding journey in Hawaii, we knew we wanted it to be a memorable experience not just for us, but for all our guests. Choosing Sunshower Weddings as our wedding planners was, without a doubt, the best decision we made in the entire planning process. The level of care, professionalism, and creativity they brought to the table was unparalleled. Kate and the team went above and beyond to understand our vision for the day. They took the time to get to know us as a couple, which made the planning process feel truly personalized and special. Their attention to detail was impeccable; from the floral arrangements to the seating chart, every element was thoughtfully curated to reflect our personalities and love story. Communication with the team was seamless. They were always available to answer our questions, offer suggestions, and provide updates. Their expertise and guidance made us feel at ease throughout the planning stages, and especially so on the big day. The day of the wedding was nothing short of magical. Thanks to the meticulous planning and coordination of Sunshower, everything ran smoothly. They handled every detail with such grace and professionalism, allowing us and our families to fully immerse ourselves in the joy and love of the day without a single worry. Our guests have not stopped talking about how beautiful and well-organized our wedding was. Many have commented that it was one of the best weddings they've ever attended. This is a testament to the hard work and dedication of the Sunshower team. If you're looking for a wedding planner who will go the extra mile to make your day truly exceptional, look no further than Sunshower Weddings. -
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