“We worked with Sunshower for our October 2023 wedding. We looked at several other options on the island before signing with them and they definitely seemed to have the best value and most flexibility in packages we looked at.
Cami was our primary planner/contact but we also worked with Kate. Kate really knows the business and the vendors on island so well. Their relationships with vendors made things easy. They did all the legwork for rentals and florals which was so helpful! Cami was incredibly kind throughout the process and we always felt heard and cared for when questions came up.

Planning a destination wedding can be a lot. Cami, Kate and the Sunshower team was so helpful with recommendations and also setting expectations about what was possible in our budget and just on the island in general. Our package included about 25 planning hours to help with design and planning and full day of coordination with an assistant. We also used their staff day of for set up/clean up and rented their place settings. They really do think of everything so I felt very secure the day of that things were going to go off without a hitch.

Cami was incredible the day of! Everything went so smoothly and I truly felt like I (the bride) could just sit back and enjoy the day which was what I wanted! Their staff the day of was so kind, respectful, and helpful.”

CODEE & DANIEL- OCTOBER 2023

“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!”

Matt & Minh- December 2023

“I could actually write an entire novel on Kate and the Sunshower team, but The Knot 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”

olivia & rob- october 2023

“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. We worked with Alison, Molly, and Morgan specifically, and our family and friends made MANY comments to us about how warm, welcoming, and organized the Sunshower team was throughout the day. They were so kind, thoughtful, and detailed throughout our time planning. 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.”

Tori & Tucker- September 2023

“We recently had the pleasure of working with the talented team at Sunshower for our Big Island wedding, and we couldn't be more happy with the results. We knew we wanted to have a wedding day coordinator, but also knew planning a remote wedding (despite having family living there) would be extremely challenging for two busy teachers. We contacted several vendors and immediately knew we were in good hands after our initial call with Alison. We had a unique vision (on a family catamaran) and a challenging location (about an hour north of Kona), but Alison instilled confidence that it could be executed beautifully. Besides all of the wonderful phone calls, emails, and portal communication, Alison and her team created a wedding we couldn't have imagined or managed ourselves. I can't recommend the day of coordination more--full trust!

The professionalism and expertise of the entire staff were second to none. They took the time to understand our vision and desires for the wedding, as well as providing invaluable advice throughout the process. I won't get in to all of the last-minute changes we had to make due to the boat not being operable (a week before the wedding), but Alison and the Sunshower team went in to full problem-solving mode (as well as becoming our therapists and crying shoulder). We will forever be thankful for their positive energy and compassion.

In addition to a wonderful staff, Kate and the team have cultivated relationships with some of the best vendors on the Big Island and beyond, which not only guarantees top-notch quality and service but also provides access to great deals. I was truly blown away by the talented florist, photographer, and caterers. Vendors were always quick to respond to us if we name dropped Alison and Sunshower!

We weren't always the easiest clients when it came to some of the details and the team was always responsive, attentive, and professional in communications. They accommodated every change and request with an upbeat attitude, and their flexibility was truly remarkable.

On the day of the wedding, we were able to relax (as much as you feasibly can on your wedding day!) and enjoy every moment without worrying about logistics or hiccups. We thought we could DIY our wedding (considering we have so much family on the Big Island) but I can't imagine the process without Sunshower being an integral part of it all. Hire without hesitation!”

Jerrica & Kyle- August 2023

“We used Sunshower Wedding Planners for our recon destination wedding on the Big Island. They are incredibly detail oriented and keep you on a strict timeline during the planning process.

In the end, all of the prep work was well worth it. Our big day went off flawlessly. We knew we were in good hands with Alison as the day approached and left it to her to handle any last minute changes and venue coordination. She was efficient and brought a calm energy. They offer additional services, such as a floral connection which also proceed to be very helpful.

Overall, Alison and the rest of the Sunshower team helped a great deal in making our big day run smoothly.”

Amy & Daniel- September 2023

“I can't say enough positive things about working with Sunshower! We are from Pennsylvania and would have never been able to pull off our wedding in Kona without the help of Sunshower.

Alison helped us with planning from the beginning and was so kind and encouraging and helpful throughout the whole process. Sunshower has a super helpful client portal they use to help with everything from picking different vendors to staying organized throughout planning to helpful tips. They stay in contact with you throughout the whole planning process and make it so easy.

Everyone we worked with at Sunshower was so amazing and helped us pull off more than we could have dreamed of!”

Cassie & Greg- March 2023

“I can’t say enough about how wonderful Sunshower, and specifically Alison, was to work with. My husband I are based in Chicago and planned a Hawaii wedding with Alison effortlessly and seamlessly. From day 1 Alison was friendly, patient, and extremely detail-oriented. Every single detail and backup detail was planned in advance and on our wedding day we did not have to worry about a thing.

Since our wedding, my husband and I have been to 2 other weddings and it made us realize and appreciate even more how stress-free and smooth ours was. Not once did Alison or her colleague have to ask us a question or bother us with anything on our wedding day. They handled and coordinated everything and everyone which resulted in us having a wedding day we could truly sit back and enjoy.

I cannot imagine having gone through this experience without Alison. She provided us a perfect wedding and perfect day to remember for the rest of our lives. I would recommend to my friends to go to Hawaii to get married just so they can work with Alison.”

Courtney & Josh- April2023

“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!”

Jesse & Kendall- March 2023

“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!”

Chelsea & Gilbert- JUne 2023

“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!!”

McKenna & Taylor- July 2023

“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 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.”

dAVID & jULIA- oCTOBER 2022

“Our wedding was during a very stressful time - and the ladies at Sunshower handled everything so wonderfully. They helped us plan a family vacation and an intimate, wonderful day that exceeded our expectations. We are so happy with the vision they helped flesh out and executed to perfection. Sunshower went above and beyond to make sure our entire trip was wonderful and magic.”

Lisa & Yehuda - April 2023

“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!”

Jill & Megan- December 2022

“I recently had the pleasure of working with the SunShower Wedding team lead by Kate Hickey for my wedding on 2/3/23 in Kona, Hawaii, and I cannot recommend her highly enough. From start to finish, Kate was an absolute pleasure to work with and was a key factor in making our special day a success.

Kate is incredibly organized and provided us with a wedding planning portal and checklist that made the planning process smooth and stress-free. Her attention to detail was impeccable, and she alleviated the stress from the bride and groom by ensuring that everything was taken care of.

One of the best qualities that Kate possesses is her responsiveness. She always responded to our inquiries within 2 days and was always available to answer any questions or concerns we had. Her communication skills were excellent, and she kept us informed of every step in the planning process.

Kate is also a great problem solver, and her experience allowed her to anticipate and solve any "what-if" problems that may have arisen. She was flexible and easy to work with, accommodating our needs and wants to ensure that our wedding matched our vision.

As an experienced wedding planner, Kate provided us with her perspective based on her past experience, but she never forced a decision upon us. Instead, she guided us towards making informed decisions that were best for us.

Overall, I highly recommend Kate Hickey from SunShower Wedding for any couple planning their special day. Her organization, attention to detail, responsiveness, excellent communication skills, problem-solving abilities, flexibility, accommodation, and experience make her the perfect choice for any wedding planner. Thank you, Kate, for making our wedding day unforgettable!”

aLICE & jON- fEBRUARY 2023

“We had a destination wedding in October 2022 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.”

Bryan & Liz- October 2022

“We went with Sunshower's day of coordination package, and we ended up feeling like that was the best decision we made during our entire wedding planning process. Kate was wonderful helping us in the weeks leading up to our wedding, drawing attention to all the details we needed to make decisions on, and providing plenty of information to help us make those decisions.

Our day of coordinator was Whitney, who was the best coordinator we could have ever asked for. She did an amazing job putting together all of the decor for the wedding, and made sure all of our needs and wants were taken care of. From walking us through specific step-by-step instructions for the wedding cake cutting to making sure to use up the film cameras we'd put out for our guests, she did everything we could have asked of a wedding coordinator and more. Even our family members commented on how thoughtful and thorough she was during our rehearsal and wedding day. We can't recommend Sunshower enough!”

Adrian & Jess- December 2022

“Sunshower is THE BEST TEAM EVER. 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.”

Aman & Rei- NovembeR 2022

“We hired Sunshower to coordinate our wedding day, as well as utilized their DIY planning portal. The portal was super user-friendly and informative and made planning the wedding an absolute breeze. Kate was available to answer any questions and help whenever we needed. She had great insight into what we needed for the vibe we were going for.

Whitney was our on-the-day coordinator and was a literal angel. She handled everything from start to finish. She and the staff were beyond professional and helpful. Everyone complimented the staff's professionalism and attitude. I would highly recommend Sunshower to anyone looking for help planning their big island wedding. We could not have planned a destination wedding without them!”

Tedi & Sharn- SeptembeR 2022

“Our wedding was wonderful! We booked their DIY package in which, in short, we hired the vendors and planned some of the wedding, and they did all the final planning and coordination. My husband and I were so stressed about planning our wedding, but Sunshower gave great vendor recommendations and great tools to help us.

Their giant checklist of absolutely everything we had to do was the most helpful. Kate really pushed us to plan our wedding when we were actively avoiding it and she brought so much-needed experience and wedding planning knowledge to our check-ins. Whitney (our day-of-coordinator) and the rest of the staff did an amazing job bringing our wedding to life. They set up our wedding (aside from the equipment rentals) to make our venue beautiful and picturesque.

Whitney was so on top of coordinating everything on the day of, and she made our wedding flow naturally, which our guests complimented. There's so much more Sunshower did for our wedding including timeline drafting and cleanup. We also had several items from their large "closet" of wedding decor at our event - this was so appreciated since we lived out of state. We're so thankful we had Sunshower as our wedding planning and coordinating team.”

Kelli & Teddy- September 2022

“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!”

Abner & Karlie- August 2022

“My husband and I were so thankful to have Alison leading on our wedding day! Alison is such an amazing person and wedding coordinator. She went above and beyond to make sure our wedding day was 100% stress free.

Before the processional, I realized we forgot to order a boutonniere and she worked with the florist right away to make us one. She double checked to make sure she knew the names and orders of those with dietary restrictions.

Finally, there was a time during the reception that my husband was dancing with his grandmother and the photographer was busy somewhere else. Once I found Alison, she got the photographer to come take pics of them dancing right away. We greatly appreciate Alison with Sunshower Weddings and highly recommend her for your special day too!”

Melissa & Roy- July 2022

“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 Alison’s 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.”

Dima & whitney - June 2022

“We cannot recommend Sunshower highly enough! Kate, Alison, Molly, and the entire Sunshower team were incredible to work with from start to finish. We decided to schedule a call with Kate after seeing photos of another wedding Sunshower coordinated at our venue. We are so glad we made that call- from the get go, we realized how invaluable the Sunshower services would be for our small destination wedding.

The portal and documents alone for planning are extremely in depth and helpful. The Sunshower team was also always available for guidance and questions along the way. Their connections and insights saved us a lot of time and issues, especially as a destination event. On our scheduled calls, we really appreciated the additional ideas and guidance they brought to the table- they had such cool ideas and suggestions that ultimately created the wedding of our dreams. We also loved how they encouraged our ideas while also giving honest feedback on what would and would not work logistically from their experience.

On the day of, Alison was our lead coordinator and she was amazing! She truly went above and beyond- she worked so hard to make sure that everything ran smoothly and worked so well with all of our different vendors. My husband and I both felt so calm and relaxed the day of knowing we were in such good hands and Alison perfectly took care of everything down to the last little detail. We had the best day of our lives and will always be so grateful to Sunshower for creating such magic.”

Jo & Kevin - June 2022

“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!”

Arek & Celine- July 2022

“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!”

David & Jenny- April 2022

“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.”

Amy & Andy- March 2022

“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 month 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.”

Jen & Rob- Feb. 2022

“Kate, Whitney, and Alison from Sunshower 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.”

Lynny & Parker- Jan. 2022

“Kate planned our wedding reception in 2021 and was amazing throughout. When I had a vendor called the day before the wedding to tell me I didn't have enough food, Kate took another look at the menu and assured me all was well. Of course, she was right. The reception went off perfectly. Kate was an absolute pleasure to work with the whole way. She ensured everything was well organized, and I didn't have to think about a thing the wedding day other than enjoying our guests.”

Kim & Drake- June 2021

“Planning a wedding during a pandemic is not for the faint of heart! I can’t tell you how lucky we were to have worked with Kate! She is unbelievably organized and was essentially this bride’s rock in wedding planning for 2 whole years!

She navigated postponements, major changes in guest count and kept us updated on all the regulations up to the last minute. She is always upbeat and kept us excited about how our changes could be a good thing. When your plans drastically deviate, I can’t tell you how much that encouragement meant.

She has the best recommendations for vendors, which helped tremendously planning from the mainland. And her planning portal was so helpful and detailed. I would highly recommend entrusting Kate in your special day! We had the most perfect day.”

Traci & Kyal - nov. 2021

“My husband and I are so lucky we hired Sunshower Weddings to help with our wedding planning and coordination. We were only a couple of months out when we decided it was time we needed help planning our wedding out in Kona, HI while we were busy with our lives in California. If only we knew about them ahead of time and all the stress it would have saved us, we definitely would have jumped on it sooner to book them!

In the first conversation with the owner Kate, I knew off the bat she would be really organized and responsive with every and each need we had for the wedding. A very thorough job and questionnaire to understand what was needed and all the calls/check points on the way kept us on track. She definitely understood our vibes and what we were going for and the day went over so incredibly smoothly!

Her team, Whitney and Allison ran the rehearsal dinner and helped on the wedding day as well, we hadn't even met them until that point, but they were briefed in so well that it was super seamless. The attention to detail, the care in making sure nothing went awry, and the aloha they all had definitely made our day amazing! Not only is the team great, but they also have good connections with all the local vendors and helped us navigate the permitting during covid protocols. So grateful for their services and would definitely recommend them!”

jenny & Axel - nov. 2021

“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!”

Ashlen & Tanner - July. 2021

“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 was fantastic truly took pressure off my shoulders as usually the tedious blast minute things fall on top of the bride. Again highly recommend!”

Jennifer and John - Sept. 2021