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The Perfect Wedding Maui

The Perfect Wedding Maui

Lahaina, HI
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    Miranda C. Sent on 01/20/2024
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    The best wedding planner

    My husband and I had our dream Maui wedding in December last year. It's the best wedding I can ever imagine. And I know without the help from Cherise, all those words I typed in emails and imaginations I had in mind won't be realized beyond my expectations on the day.
    Maui has always been my dream wedding destination. We started the planning more than a year ago and initially talked to lots of wedding planners from Maui because we know planner plays such an important role especially when we are thousands miles away. We chose Cherise and that's truly the best decision we made. Put aside her professionalism and great communication skills, what I really like about Cherise is her ability to listen to all my little (or random) ideas and provide me with options that fit perfectly into my vision or even go beyond my expectation. Floral was something I really care about for my wedding, but I only had very vague idea in my mind. Cherise talked me through all the ideas I had patiently (lots of emails, calls and revised quotes) and helped me make up my mind. When I finally saw the florals and bouquet on the day, I almost cried and couldn’t move my eyes from those beautiful pieces. All the details we discussed were perfectly presented in the floral presentation.
    One of my vendors had a last minute emergency and couldn't make it to my wedding, Cherise took actions quickly and provided me a list of alternatives to choose from on my rehearsal day (two days before the wedding). I picked my favorite one and she was able to finalize it one day before the day. I don't know how she did her magic but everything works out very well.
    It was such a pleasure to work with Cherise in the past year on my wedding. We are so grateful for everything she did to our perfect wedding. Shout out to the couples who are looking for a wedding planner in Maui, please do yourself a favor and hire Cherise, you will not be disappointed!

    The Perfect Wedding Maui's reply:

    Oh my goodness, Miranda, thank you so very much for your beautiful, kind words in your review!!! It truly was my pleasure to share the planning of your wedding day with you. I loved our chats and I appreciate that you were so open to our guidance.
    It was so fun to see your reaction when you saw the reception all set up! Priceless. It warms my heart to witness your joy on your wedding day and to relive it through your beautiful words. Mahalo for choosing us! Wishing you a lifetime of love & happiness, always. xo~Cherise
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    Keroo G. Sent on 10/11/2023
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    Thank you Cherise & Mele for an incredible day!

    My husband and I were married just over a month ago in September in Maui and it was truly one of the best days of my life. The absolute number one piece of advice I'd give to new brides: get a wedding planner. I am a project manager by trade and am very used to coordination and handling logistics, but there is so much about a wedding that I am so incredibly glad I left to the pros, which is where Cherise came in. At the beginning of the planning period (March 2022 - we started planning early!), Cherise went above and beyond and coordinated and spent an entire day with us touring four different venues and chatting with us to figure out what exactly we envisioned for the wedding. The planning process was made so much easier with Cherise's years of experience and great working relationships with Maui vendors. On the day of the wedding, Cherise and her daughter, Mele, did an incredible job of handling all the details and EVERYTHING came out perfectly. The table settings, the tent, the food, the bar, all the florals, the sunset, the dance floor, it was all was beautiful, and my husband and I didn't have a single worry - Cherise handled it all. Thank you Cherise & Mele for an incredible wedding day!

    The Perfect Wedding Maui's reply:

    Thanks so much for your beautiful words and for putting your trust in us to take care of you on your wedding day and the months leading up to it. It was a pleasure! Cheers to you both and your amazing life together!!!
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    Tipsuda P. Sent on 07/07/2023
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    Wedding of my dreams

    Book Kelly ASAP!! She’s the best! We’re from Texas, and it was intimidating to plan a destination wedding in a place where we haven’t been. But after speaking with Kelly for about a week via email, I was confident that she would be able to help me plan the wedding of my dreams. She delivered 1000%. Our wedding turned out better than my wildest dreams. Everything was exactly how I wanted and more.. She’s responsive, the vendors that she connected us with were amazing, and our day was so organized. I didn’t have to worry about a thing. I have no regrets booking Kelly as my wedding planner. Thank you so much, Kelly!

    Tipsuda and Ryan from Texas :)
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    Cherise is Amazing!

    Working with Cherise was such a blessing! She was always kind, organized, and attentive during the planning process. We unfortunately had to cancel our wedding because of the wildfires on Maui but even through that experience Cherise was reassuring, professional, gracious, and kind beyond belief. We are so thankful to have had the opportunity to know her and work with her. Hiring her was easily the best decision we made in our wedding planning process.

    The Perfect Wedding Maui's reply:

    Wow - all I can say it how amazingly sweet you are! We are all so saddened that the circumstances prevented us from seeing the finale of your beautiful wedding day on Maui, but I will say it was such an honor to work with you and get to know you in the months/year prior. You two are such an amazing couple. Wishing you so much love and happiness. Sending big hugs and cheers!
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    Michelle Sent on 12/12/2023
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    Made everything a breeze

    Cherise is such a delight to work with. She has a way of putting you at ease, regardless of the situation. From the first zoom meeting to saying goodbye to her after a perfect wedding day, she was the consummate professional. Nothing was left to chance, down to the place card holder. Even when Mother Nature tried to blow my veil off during the wedding ceremony, she was there to secure it in place. And so kind. You cannot go wrong with Cherise.

    The Perfect Wedding Maui's reply:

    Mahalo Michelle! You had such an amazing wedding with your beautiful group of friends & family...thank you so much for trusting me with your special day. I really enjoyed getting to know the two of your during the planning and being there to see it all come together. Wishing you both so much love and happiness!!!
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    Ingrid C. Sent on 12/06/2023
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    The Perfect Day

    My daughter and her husband planned their perfect wedding with the direction of Cherise. As the mother of the bride I was so grateful to have her expertise.

    Cherise guided my daughter every step of the way - ideas were never dismissed and the perfect vendors were contacted to create the most beautiful wedding. I live on the east coast so my participation was by Zoom ....my husband and I always felt heard and when asked for clarification we never felt dismissed. Cherise's sense of humor was appropriate and created a relaxed atmosphere to do business in. The days leading up to the wedding were met with assurance that everything was set. My first in person meeting with her was at the rehearsal and I immediately felt that I didn't need to worry about a thing. Cherise is an excellent communicator and went over the plans for the upcoming event. The wedding day was amazing - Cherise was the leader of her team and it was magic to watch everyone create the space the way my daughter had envisioned. No detail was left out.

    During the reception, my daughter came to me and said -'this is the wedding of my dreams - I am so happy' And indeed the guests all agreed - this wedding was perfect.

    Not sure I could thank Cherise enough for making my daughters' dream come true.


    The Perfect Wedding Maui's reply:

    Thank you so much Ingrid for your amazing review! What a treat to get to know the mother of the bride in addition to our wedding couple. I truly enjoyed sharing this journey with you and and thrilled that I was able to bring a big smile to your sweet girl's face. Mahalo!!!
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    Kalina Sent on 07/04/2023
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    Had our perfect wedding, thanks to Cherise!!

    When we decided on getting married in Maui, I was stressed to say the least, thinking of trying to plan a whole wedding from Southern California. I looked over so many planners and then my mom found The Perfect Maui Wedding. You know how sometimes you can just look at a picture of a person and feel their personality shine through? I could just tell Cherise was a calming and warm presence. It was so true! Once we had our first chat, I knew she was the one to plan our wedding. She literally eased any and all doubts I had throughout the planning process, and was such a wonderful help every step of the way. She provides so many wonderful options for vendors, and everyone we decided on was phenomenal. Near the end of the process, I started worrying we were going over budget and she helped scale back our floral proposal and gave alternative options for things like lighting. I really appreciated her willingness to listen and help in that regard!

    Talking to her was honestly my favorite part of the wedding process!
    She has you curate a Pinterest board of your wedding vision and then we had a chat to go over all the different elements. She really brought our vision to life! I felt like some of our ideas were vague but oh my god, the way she communicated what we wanted to our vendors and the way it all came together was literal perfection. It was so US! I could honestly cry thinking of how beautiful and perfect every single detail was.

    On the day of, she came to our villa while we were getting our hair and makeup done. She could tell how nervous I was and gave me lavender oil to help calm me. When we arrived at the venue, she said something along the lines of "I know the day has been going slow up to this point, but now everything is going to start going really fast. Remember to take in these moments." I really appreciated that. It did go crazy fast and that reminder really allowed me to let it all soak in as much as possible. The day was so effortless. Cherise made sure everything went the way we planned. She even helped my mom bustle my dress. :)

    I have heard many stories of brides having regrets and I can confidently say I have none, all because of Cherise's expertise, professionalism, and recommendations.

    I highly recommend The Perfect Maui Wedding. It was such a pleasure working with Cherise and we are forever grateful for everything she did to make our wedding day perfect.

    The Perfect Wedding Maui's reply:

    Thank you so much Kalina for your amazingly sweet words and for putting your trust in me to bring your vision to life. It's such an honor to get to share in this special day with you two and your family and friends. Hearing of your happiness is just icing on the cake! Wishing you a lifetime of love and continued happiness. Cheers!
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    Carlos T. Sent on 04/22/2023
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    Absolute dream come true

    Cherise (The Perfect Wedding Maui) absolutely made our dreams come true.

    We started planning our destination wedding at a time when travel to Hawaii was still uncertain. We talked to a couple of planners and Cherise was far and away the easiest to work with. She was prompt, responsive, detail oriented, and super friendly. We never had to worry with Cherise because she was always on top of everything. When we had clear visions of things we wanted, she helped us make them real. When we had no clue about other aspects, she walked us through where to put our attention and helped us make decisions.

    She knew which details mattered and which didn't, which really helped us work through the planning process with minimal stress.

    She has great relationships with great vendors which makes everything so much easier. She was also very upfront and transparent about costs and budgets which helped a lot with decision making.

    Where Cherise went above and beyond, was when we had an unexpected family emergency 2 weeks prior to our wedding date. We made the tough decision to postpone the wedding and Cherise made it all work. She was upfront that it would be a challenge to get all our vendors to move, but somehow she was able to get them all and we were able to have the wedding we planned, just 6 months later. Oh and also she was incredibly caring and supportive through our tough time.

    The day of the wedding was almost surreal in how much of a dream come true it was. These aspects that we had talked about and shared ideas were real and live and even better than we could've imagined. She organized everything for the day and helped us with a light touch whenever we needed it.

    I feel like I've left out so many details on how great Cherise and The Perfect Wedding Maui is, but I could keep going on and on and on. We could not have done it without her and we simply couldn't recommend her more.

    The Perfect Wedding Maui's reply:

    I feel truly blessed to have the opportunity to plan such beautiful events with such amazing couples. Love you guys!!!
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    Sebastian O. Sent on 03/01/2023
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    The Perfect Wedding Coordinator

    Cherise is phenomenal!

    Let us start by saying we only met Cherise in the last month or so of our wedding planning as she was a last minute replacement for our previous wedding coordinator who spontaneously moved to another country a couple months before our wedding. Cherise had the challenge of coming into our wedding last minute and making sure it was pulled off without a hitch. And WOW did she deliver!

    We immediately felt like we were in absolutely capable hands after our first meeting with Cherise. Somehow she has both the warmth of a best friend and the undeniable professionalism and organizational skill of a high-end corporate lawyer. She made sure we were aware of every detail without making us feel overwhelmed and seamlessly took over communicating with our vendors and venue.

    When a last minute change of plans due to weather occurred, Cherise did not miss a beat. She communicated constantly via text and was able to create a back-up design and location that was EVEN BETTER than our original plan. She ran us through the entire plan in-person the day before and we felt so secure with her running the show.

    On the day of the wedding, Cherise was somehow everywhere, but never in a way that detracted for a moment from the wedding. She made sure to instruct us on all the little details that I’m sure go missed by less skilled planners. During a bit of rain on the wedding day, we came up from pictures to find our dinner set-up had been completely shifted over a few feet to be under cover. It was honestly as though it happened by magic.

    For someone to have made such a strong impression after only a month and a few meetings, you know she is fantastic. Please do not hesitate to book her immediately for your wedding. You will absolutely not be disappointed.

    The Perfect Wedding Maui's reply:

    I can honestly say that stepping in to help finish up your wedding was a joy for me! You both are so kind and gracious and I am thrilled to have gotten to be a part of your beautiful event. Thank you so much for your glowing review! Wishing you love, love, love.
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    Chris K. Sent on 12/07/2022
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    Cherise is personable, organized, and experienced!!!

    Could not recommend Cherise more! She made planning a wedding (especially a remote one) a breeze. Cherise gave us great vendor recommendations and demonstrated considerable knowledge/experience to advise us throughout the wedding planning process. The wedding day went smoothly and exceeded expectation, due largely to Cherise's planning and support.

    The Perfect Wedding Maui's reply:

    Congrats Chris & Sara! We had so much fun with you - both in planning and on the day of your wedding. I'm so excited to hear that your wedding will be published on Wedding Chicks. YAY! You are such a beautiful couple. Thank you for allowing us to share in your event. Mahalo!
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    Brenda N. Sent on 12/06/2023
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    Literally The Perfect Wedding!

    Long overdue review but we would not have our dream wedding without Cherise. We started working with her a bit over a year before the actual wedding date. She was so responsive and easy to work with. Most brides I knew were always stressed out planning out their wedding, but I never felt that way working with Cherise. Granted we had never been to Hawaii, so planning a wedding at a location we’ve never been to was hard enough, but Cherise made it stress-free and we had complete trust in her. Although we picked out everything from color theme to flower arrangements, when we got to the venue, it was more than we had ever imagined! We were so surprised at how everything turned out. It was truly the perfect wedding! Thank you again, Cherise.

    The Perfect Wedding Maui's reply:

    Thank you Brenda for your kind words. It was such a pleasure to get to know you over the course of planning and during your Maui wedding. You are such an amazing person and a lovely couple. I feel blessed to know you! Mahalo and big Hugs!!!
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    Shirley Sent on 12/20/2023
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    Thank you, it really is the perfect wedding :)

    We had our dream wedding all thanks to Cherise! Cherise and us met towards the end of 2020, despite unexpected events in the world, we stayed in touch, met in person within safety measure. When we first began wedding planning, i didn't think Maui would be our final choice, it was more of an out of curiosity. When Cherise took us on a tour of the venues, we instantly fell in love with the location, Maui and the people. Despite having 2 years in between our meeting and the actual wedding date, Cherise was very kind and patience with us, especially when we had a billion questions about wedding planning, including logistics, day of events, and small details that we never thought are critical to a well planned wedding. We just want to give a shoutout and million thanks to Cherise, for making our dream wedding come true, without her help, a destination wedding will not be possible. Cherise eased my stress and really helped us fully vision the perfect wedding for us.

    The Perfect Wedding Maui's reply:

    Thank you Shirley! It was a pleasure to get to know you so well during our extended planning time. I don't always get to meet my couples in person before the wedding day so having that time with you two was really awesome. I'm so glad that you chose Maui and trusted us to take good care of you on your wedding day. I'll never forget the fireworks at the end of your evening - such an amazing bonus! Wishing you continued love and happiness, always.
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    Miki Sent on 01/06/2024
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    Cherise warmly invites you to her home island and plans the most perfect wedding!

    Our wedding at Olowalu Plantation House in Maui was nothing short of magical, and we owe it all to Cherise. From meticulous planning to flawless execution, every detail was perfectly orchestrated.

    Cherise's professionalism and attention to detail ensured our vision came to life amidst the lush gardens and stunning ocean views at Olowalu Plantation House. The personalized service, valuable insights, and seamless communication made the entire process stress-free.

    In short, you will absolutely have the best wedding ever with Cherise as your wedding coordinator!

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    We got married in Oct 2022, but I reached out to her about a year in advance. So we planned everything via emails and some zoom calls, and yet planning felt seamless! Throughout planning Cherise made sure to remind us when we needed to select certain aspects of the wedding by (photographer, florals, decor, catering, etc.). Always patient with our indecisiveness, but she gave us ideas and options if we asked. She also made sure everything was decided by us, no pressure by her on utilizing specific vendors. We really liked that she gave us freedom with honest opinions and facts (like if it'll be in our price range, where we can take photos, venue rules, etc.).

    On the wedding day, she made sure we (the bride and groom) were TOP priority. We felt like we barely saw her, but she was always around for you. Even though we had never met in person until the rehearsal day, she felt like someone we knew for a long time. Her presence and comfort is something you can't beat, especially for a destination wedding where the location is not your home. She warmly invites you to her home island and plans the most perfect wedding!

    The Perfect Wedding Maui's reply:

    Thank you so much Miki for your amazing words. You were a dream to work with - so sweet and kind and gracious! It was a pleasure.
    Mahalo for allowing us to be a part of your very special day. Wishing you a lifetime of love and happiness!!!
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    Feliks K. Sent on 10/18/2022
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    Easy, professional and delightful to work with

    I can honestly say working with Cherise (ThePerfectWeddingMaui.com) was one of the best decisions we've ever made. My wife and I only knew we wanted to get married in Maui. We attempted to reach out to multiple planners and hotels and didn't know what to expect.

    Cherise was the only planner that responded promptly, kindly and everything from that first contact was easy and professional. Cherise worked within our budget and our non conventional requests and on the day everything went as smooth as possibly could be. We stuck to our budget and did not lack anything that we asked for.

    To add this, we had our wedding delayed twice for over 2 years because of COVID and throughout this process Cherise still worked with us, checked up regularly with us and managed to reschedule and re-book everything with all the vendors.

    Cherise has a great understanding of the vendors and options in Maui. We trusted her with her suggestions and I'm thankful that we did. Everything from the venue, photos, food and music was unknown to us before arrival and I was blown away with how well everything worked out.

    If you're looking to get married in Maui I highly recommend working with Cherise at ThePerfectWeddingMaui. She caters for all and will work with you to set up what you want.

    The Perfect Wedding Maui's reply:

    It was so wonderful to see you two finally married! With all the delays and changes and time, you were always a joy to work with. Your sweet smiles were always present and so welcome. So happy to have been able to bring your vision to reality and stay in budget. Wishing you a lifetime of love and happiness!!!
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    Taylor A. Sent on 07/26/2022
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    Do your future self a favor and HIRE

    I wanted to wait to write a review until we received our wedding photos so future brides could see what I mean when I say The Perfect Wedding Maui crushed this wedding.

    When we first got engaged in 2020, things were pretty uncertain in the wedding world. The top 2 biggest priorities for us at the start of our planning journey were to get our venue and then hire a coordinator. Once we locked in our location in Maui, we asked the venue and some locals friends to give us a list of coordinators they preferred. The Perfect Wedding + Cherise stood out (with flying colors).

    When my husband + I first met Cherise at Olowalu Plantation House, she reminded me a lot of my mom. I know that sounds kind of funny but I was looking for a coordinator that was going to really fight for our wedding vision, had a lot of experience and a solid vendor list while also keeping us within our our budget and settling our nervous hearts being on the mainland in California.

    I can confidently say that Cherise was literally one of my favorite vendors I've had the pleasure to communicate with. So many people told me how daunting it would be to plan a destination wedding but I can confidently say I really miss the planning process and getting to chat with Cherise. It was so fun and easy. From the moment you book, you get the package giving you a full breakdown of what to expect and how this process is going to look... for my type A brides this was a dream to get.

    Getting a wedding coordinator is quite literally the most important part of the process and I do not recommend trying to plan a wedding without one. From start to finish, Cherise was organized and provided a quick turn around time in response time. We had so many email chains with so many different vendors, it just really spoke to her professionalism... You have to remind yourself that you're not their only bride but she made me feel like I was.

    From the overall outline of the wedding, timeline, and vendors to the nitty gritty details like how you want your napkins folded, what kind of signature drinks you want, table placement and the color palette, she provided options to choose from as well as a couple of preferences from previous brides, etc so you didn't feel too overwhelmed with choices. We had a few video calls to discuss each big step in the process. One of my favorite little touches (that I've literally never heard of from any of my friends) was Cherise asked us to make a Pinterest vision board and then we broke down each section of the board when it came to florals, decor, the aisle, etc. I was so excited to see it all come together.

    So when we had our BIG DAY, Cherise gave me some lavender oil to help calm me down because I was so nervous! 2 years of planning and it's all happening right now! After I got into my dress, I remember her coming to me and saying, "Remember, this is YOUR day. You get to decide how the timeline goes and what you want to do." It's nice to have someone on the day of your wedding in your corner because your family members will want to step in or make changes or say something and as the bride you're feeling so many emotions that you aren't sure what to say and I really feel like Cherise went to bat for me in those moments.

    Also, the way she communicated our vision to our vendors!!!! Oh my gosh.... the florals, the decor, the colors....everything was exactly what we wanted. I could cry just thinking about how beautiful it was!! The photos came out amazing!!

    She went unnoticed when the event actually started but she was doing the absolute most in those 6 hours, only coming up to us when necessary and moving us right along through out the night, making adjustments to the timeline as needed/communicating with vendors but she did it with such elegance and grace that I didn't even notice as a bride and really just got to soak in the day. At the end of the evening, she managed to clean up the guestbook, card box, the film cameras, package up our neon sign, etc. so it was ready to go in for us to take back. There wasn't one thing missing from the clean up and distributed our tip for us.

    I feel really lucky as a 2022 bride. I see a lot of people on social media saying their regrets and such about planning, their vendors or even their big day but I just can't really relate to that. I truly believe that your vendors can make or break your wedding, just like your coordinator can make or break your excitement and Cherise made sure that the day was about my husband and I. I feel like I've gained a friend throughout the planning process and can't wait to go back to the island for an anniversary and hopefully see her.

    Trust me when I say it is worth the investment to have a solid coordinator and you will not be disappointed with Cherise.

    T + J

    The Perfect Wedding Maui's reply:

    Oh my gosh Taylor, what beautiful words. You just painted an incredible picture. Thank you for you amazing kindness. You DID gain a friend as did I! I loved sharing the planning with you two and can't wait to sit down and have a glass of champagne with you when you return to Maui! xoxo, Cherise
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    Shawna Sent on 03/30/2022
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    Cherise is the best!

    Cherise is wonderful! From the first moment we spoke to her, we knew that we were in great hands! Planning a wedding from the mainland was a scary thought at first (especially during covid!), but Cherise quickly put us at ease and planned the most beautiful day for us! She recommended great vendors and was fantastic at keeping everything organized. She is also so sweet and patient and was a joy to work worth leading up to the big day. Our wedding day was a dream come true and we are so grateful to have had the opportunity to work with her :)

    The Perfect Wedding Maui's reply:

    Can I just say you two win for the most FUN dance!!! I truly enjoyed planning with you two. And to have your beautiful, sweet dog come to Maui to be a part of your wedding day was so special. What a beautiful couple and a beautiful day. Thanks for you kind words and for choosing The Perfect Wedding! xoxo
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    Nicolette G. Sent on 04/21/2022
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    Best wedding planner ever!

    If you are looking for your wedding planner you can stop looking! Cherise is the absolute BEST!! I truly cannot imagine our wedding being planned by anyone else. When you are planning a destination wedding it can be really difficult not being in the place to see the planning process and maybe not be as involved as you would like to be. Cherise made this sooo easy for us and so stress free! Everything was extremely organized and she made sure we were always meeting our deadlines. I would send her pictures and ideas of what I liked and she did the rest. I honestly did not feel an ounce of stress... well besides when we thought Maui was shutting down again from Covid. But even then, Cherise was right by our side making us feel at ease and that we were going to make it work.

    Once we got there everything worked out perfectly! We had our rehearsal the day before and Cherise was there making sure everything went smoothly. If something looked off with the bridesmaids and groomsmen she would even work with the photographer to make sure it would be a great shot.

    The day of was incredible!! I was sooo nervous and before going down the aisle Cherise stopped me and had me take a deep breath and that helped ease the nerves a ton! I had no idea what to expect. All I knew were the pictures I sent to Cherise of what I wanted and it was so much more than I could have ever imagined. From the flowers to the signs to the center pieces, everything was perfect! All of the vendors were phenomenal and exceeded all of our expectations. I could not imagine our day going any better thanks to everything Cherise did for us! We had the most perfect wedding and I will forever be grateful to this amazing woman and the company she has built!

    I hope this helps and you don't have to look any further because this is your wedding planner!! Thank you Cherise!!!

    The Perfect Wedding Maui's reply:

    Thank you so much Nicolette for your sweet words and amazing review! You two are so much fun and full of life. I enjoyed every step of the way with you. Thank you for trusting in me and allowing me to be a part of your big day. xoxo
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    Kelli S. Sent on 04/04/2022
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    Cherise brought our wedding to life!

    Cherise is the best wedding planner out there! She made our day one we will never forget! She listened to our ideas and what we wanted the day to feel like for us and our guests and it came out better than we had imagined. She is so kind and patient and helped keep us organized and our plans moving along. We had to do some replanning after our first wedding was postponed and Cherise was there to navigate through the new Covid restrictions and requirements. We felt confident in every step with her help! Her check lists were so helpful as we came closer to the day and she had things that we didn't even think of ready to go. She was so supportive and brought our amazing day to life!!! We would do it all over again with her by our side and would recommend her to anyone who wants an amazing wedding! Thank you Cherise!

    The Perfect Wedding Maui's reply:

    Thank you so much Kelli for your sweet words and amazing review! I enjoyed every step of the way with you both. I'm so happy you didn't let Covid get in the way of having an amazing wedding! Your joy in the way you approach life is so beautiful. The vendors and staff are still talking about how much fun your flower brigade was!!! Mahalo for allowing me to be a part of that with you. Wishing you all the best! Xoxo
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    Ashlee I. Sent on 08/12/2021
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    Awesome wedding planner--experienced, friendly, great communication

    Cherise is phenomenal! We hired her in October 2020 for our July 2021 wedding on Maui and she made the process feel so easy and seamless throughout. She is amazing at keeping things organized and on track without it feeling overwhelming. She is very experienced, personable, great at communication and highly skilled at turning vague ideas in to something spectacular! It felt like she genuinely cared about making our wedding perfect for us, it wasn’t just a job for her. If you have the opportunity to hire Cherise—do it! You will not be disappointed!

    The Perfect Wedding Maui's reply:

    Thank you so much Ashlee for your sweet words and sweet nature. It was truly a pleasure to share your wedding planning with the two of you! Thank you for your review and thank you for being such an awesome couple. xoxo
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    Brian W. Sent on 09/26/2021
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    Friendly, Professional, Personable

    My wife and I were originally working with a different wedding planner but when that planner retired we were referred to Perfect Wedding Maui. Cherise was excellent, she made every single detail we hoped for a reality. We both loved every aspect of our wedding and are grateful for Cherise and having the opportunity to work with her.

    The Perfect Wedding Maui's reply:

    Thank you Brian! It was such a pleasure to meet you and Libby and take up where Tracy left off to get you to your wedding day. You two are such beautiful, bright, kind people. Wishing you a lifetime of love and happiness!
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    Sheina B. Sent on 07/29/2022
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    I highly recommend Cherise!

    I could go on forever about how amazing of a wedding coordinator Cherise is. We had our wedding this past May at the Olowalu Plantation House and it was honestly so so wonderful. All thanks to Cherise! My now husband and I both grew up on Maui, but we currently live on Oahu. So we knew that we needed some help coordinating with vendors if we wanted to have it on Maui. ESPECIALLY during Covid! That’s where Cherise stepped in. She just took care of everything! She is so experienced and is super knowledgeable about so many Maui wedding vendors! Not to mention she is just the sweetest person ever! Cherise will think of all the small details and made sure that we had everything covered. We had some little ones attending and I didn’t even think about high chairs until Cherise mentioned it! There were also so many times I would go back and forth on my decisions and Cherise was super patient and was always understanding. I never felt like I was being an inconvenient because she understands just how important it is to have the wedding we dreamed of. Words can’t express how grateful I am to have had Cherise part of the planning process. When the big day came, she took care of everything. I didn’t stress out about what was going on that day because I knew I could trust everything to Cherise. To this day, our family and friends always compliment and rave about how perfect everything was. From the flowers, to the rentals, to the food etc. I highly highly recommend her! She’s honestly the best and you’ll definitely love working with her! Thank you Cherise for helping us create the perfect Maui wedding!! 🥰

    The Perfect Wedding Maui's reply:

    Mahalo Sheina for your sweet words and amazing review! It's so wonderful to hear how happy you were with your day. Thank you for allowing me to be a part of that. I don't often get to work with local couples - what a treat! Congratulations! xoxo
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    Whitney F. Sent on 06/06/2021
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    The Perfect Wedding Maui really is perfect!

    Cherise was a complete delight to work with. When my now husband and I set about trying to plan a wedding 2500 miles away in Maui during a pandemic, there were so many things we didn't even think of or consider. Cherise expertly guided us through every step of the way. She had excellent suggestions and ideas for every single thing we asked of her and was so patient and helpful as we changed our minds and plans. We never would have found our perfect venue without her. On our actual wedding day, she ensured everything went off without a hitch- and even went out of her way to hand deliver flowers for my hair. She is an awesome wedding planner who can really bring your wedding vision to life, and a wonderful person. I highly suggest her for anyone who wants a beautiful wedding in Maui!

    The Perfect Wedding Maui's reply:

    Thank you Whitney! You are Lee were a joy to work with. It was truly my pleasure to share this with you. I'm so happy to hear your sweet words. Mahalo! Wishing you and Lee a lifetime of happiness!!!
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    Kelsey O. Sent on 06/10/2021
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    Stop looking anywhere else, Cherise is a dream! The perfect wedding!

    Stop looking anywhere else and work with Cherise! I interviewed a handful of planners prior to choosing Cherise and it was the best decision. As cliche as it sounds, we had the most amazing, perfect wedding thanks to the incredible planning skills of Cherise. I couldn't have asked for a more magical wedding, our guests agreed it was one of the best they'd ever attended. Despite having to move our wedding 2x (from May 2020 to October 2020, to May 2021) and having to change venues, it turned out better than I could have imagined. Cherise was great at communication, so organized, and very methodical, which made the entire wedding flow seamlessly. I felt very relaxed and was able to actually enjoy the day without any stress because Cherise had it all handled. Being a designer, I can easily get caught up in the details, but Cherise totally understood the natural, casual beach vibe we were going for and made the best recommendations. She had helpful input on all the vendors and was super transparent about budget and pricing. She had insightful PDFs to help not only the bride and groom but also the guests navigating COVID. There are details I never would have thought about that would cause most brides added stress in the days leading up to their wedding, but I was able to fully enjoy my time in Maui given how well planned it was in advance. Cherise is so sweet and calm, you can feel her positive, genuine energy from the moment you first talk with her. She was always very responsive and made us feel like a priority even during a very busy wedding season in Maui. She's there from the start of the wedding until the end and on the entire time. Now that our wedding is done, I miss my calls with Cherise, she's the best :) Any couple who works with her is so lucky!

    The Perfect Wedding Maui's reply:

    Aloha Kelsey, It was truly my pleasure to share the planning of your wedding day (or days - lol). I'm thrilled that you were happy with the planning and how everything came together on your wedding day. Your sweetness and input played a part in making it the day that it was. So thank you too ; )
    I hope to see you on your next visit to Maui! xoxo
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    Brook B. Sent on 05/13/2021
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    Perfection

    There is no name more fitting than “The Perfect Wedding Maui” for Cherise’s Planning and Coordination services. She went above and beyond every step of the way and was able to exceed my very high expectations. Cherise helped give us a day more magical than we could have even imagined! Because of Cherise, Brendan and I were able to stay present and truly enjoy every moment of our wedding day-instead of becoming distracted by the timeline and many details; we are so thankful for this!

    When my original wedding planner and day of coordinator found out she would have to miss our wedding day due to a necessary surgery, I was very anxious. She promised my husband and I would be in good hands with Cherise and she was not wrong. Cherise scheduled a Zoom meeting with us before we flew out to Maui to review the plans and made sure she understood them perfectly. We were instantly relieved after speaking with her and no longer had any concerns for our wedding day.

    Cherise was exceptionally kind, detail oriented, organized, and professional. She really made me feel at ease before and during my wedding day, which in and of itself is a huge feat. She even made wonderful recommendations/ ceremony additions during the rehearsal that we had not thought about and communicated them to our vendors flawlessly. Any bride I’ve ever met has expressed that something or many things went wrong on their wedding day, but we seriously can’t think of a single thing, and we know we owe a big part of that to excellent planning and day of execution. Brendan and I truly loved working with Cherise, and we are so grateful she agreed to step in for our day. We highly recommend “The Perfect Wedding Maui” if you too are hoping to have the perfect wedding 😊.

    The Perfect Wedding Maui's reply:

    Thank you so much Brook! You are the sweetest! It was truly my pleasure to step in and be a part of your beautiful wedding day. Your kindness and big beautiful smiles are the best! I'm so happy to hear that I was able to ease your minds as your big day approached. That's always our goal ; ) Wishing you a lifetime of love and happiness!!!
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