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Our Expert Team Of Big Island Wedding Planners Is Here For You
WONDERING HOW TO PLAN A DESTINATION WEDDING IN HAWAII?
We aren’t aspiring to be humble. We know we’re the best Big Island wedding planners out there—and soon, you will too.
behind the brand
Our company has evolved over the years, beginning as a small venue on a Kona coffee farm and eventually growing into what you know today as Sunshower Weddings.
From the beginning, we’ve always championed the highest level of care for our clients and we’re thrilled to be able to serve so many more couples as we’ve grown, all while maintaining the same values, beliefs, and unmatched level of attention and communication.
TLDR; When you work with us, you’ll always feel like a priority. Promise.
Sunshower Weddings Started from Small Beginnings
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JULIA C.
“Kate and the Sunshower team were amazing at making our wedding vision a reality! I started wedding planning completely clueless but they got my ideas organized while still allowing us to dream big. It was truly a dream come true we couldn’t be happier with how our wedding turned out.”
“Sunshower pulled everything together beautifully.”
The Sunshower Non-Negotiables
we’re unapologetic about
Here’s the deal: we’re (mostly) non-native residents of Hawai'i on native land and our approach to wedding planning includes uplifting Hawaiian and other historically marginalized business owners—especially wedding vendors. We’re also champions of inclusivity, women’s rights, science, accessibility, and sustainability. And we’re committed to supporting couples who feel the same.
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Integrity
You can trust us to be open about literally everything—our views and beliefs, services, pricing, recommendations, and everything in between. So, even if you’re working with us from across the ocean, you can feel confident. We also do not take vendor commissions so that you can trust our recommendations to be 100% genuine.
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Love is Love
Around here, we always make sure everyone feels welcomed and valued (unless you proudly wear a MAGA hat … then you can see yourself out). So no matter who you’re marrying, as long as you’re happy and in love, we’re here to plan you one hell of a Big Island wedding.
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Women Matter
Feminism runs deep on the Sunshower team. We believe in a woman’s right to choose, and the value of women’s contributions—in essence, women rock, and we’re committed to helping other women business owners to succeed and live the lives they want.
meet the team
We’re Not Like
Regular Wedding Planners
Cami
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Alison
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Falynn
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Jazmin
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LEAD PLANNER
Kate
owner & lead planner
LEAD PLANNER
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LEAD PLANNER
KATE
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Venue manager - a good one will make your planning experience so much better! And then if something happens on the day of the wedding (power goes out, bathroom clogs etc.), a great venue manager will save the day! They are the unsung heroes more than you know!
Besides a wedding planner, what is the most underrated vendor:
Think about all the weddings you've attended and what you remember from those weddings. Can you remember the chair? The card stock weight from the invitation? The color of the flatware? If you cant - your guests probably will not be able to remember either. People remember how you make them feel. Make sure your wedding centers on the experience of you AND your guests and that it is not rushed, no long lines, plenty of food and drinks etc. and don’t sweat the other stuff.
Best wedding planning tip:
Ugh anything patriarchal. Any ceremony that treats women like property to be transferred from their dad to their husband. Literal barf 🤮.
Wedding pet peeves:
The last dance! I love everyone being so sweaty, usually slightly drunk, and just so so so happy being together. It is bittersweet and so full of love.
Favorite aspect of a wedding:
Working with lawyers! I just “get” them. So many other planners think lawyers are argumentative and difficult, but they are my kindred spirits. Also, anyone who says “Kate, I don’t care, just make it look nice.” Literally, say no more—that is my dream.
Dream Couple:
Beanie Feldstein and Bonnie Chance Robert’s summer camp-themed wedding!
Favorite Celebrity Wedding
The Club at Hokulia
Favorite Big Island Venue:
Melissa and Matt
Favorite Sunshower Wedding Design:
As a former environmental lawyer turned kickass wedding planner, Kate brings a unique blend of creativity and organization to every event. After starting a wedding venue on her Kona coffee farm, she discovered her true calling: crafting unforgettable weddings.
Get to Know Kate
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ALISON
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Furniture & lighting rentals - literally the skeleton of your wedding day is in the furniture rentals and lighting which creates the ambiance. So many times they quietly save the day without you really knowing!
Besides a wedding planner, what is the most underrated vendor:
Lean on the expertise of the planners and vendors if there are decisions about things that you either are unsure of or don't care too much about. Everyone we work with on our team and on our vendor list truly are invested in making this the BEST day of your life and we are all here to make sure you have the best experience, so lean into that!
Best wedding planning tip:
Worrying about the rain. The rain is magical when it happens so there is nothing to worry about.
Wedding pet peeves:
The love and connection and love story. I LOVE love and hearing the love stories and witnessing the heart felt vows really reminds me of what this is all about and I just can't get enough of that.
Favorite aspect of a wedding:
The Great British Baking Show
Comfort TV Show:
Princess Diana—duh! Am I dating myself with this answer? I was only 1 years old, but it stuck with me!
Favorite Celebrity Wedding
Kona Village Rosewood
Favorite Big Island Venue:
Felice and Andrew
Favorite Sunshower Wedding Design:
Alison is a fun and experienced wedding planner with an interesting educational background. She holds a Masters in Public Health Nutrition and a BA in Anthropology & Spanish, reflecting her deep-rooted interest in health, culture, and human connection.
Get to Know Alison
FALYNN→
FALYNN
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Make all of your wedding to-do’s into dates with your partner! When I was planning my wedding, I did a cake tasting picnic at our venue, we had a wine night choosing music for our playlists, etc. and it made all of those small tasks a lot less daunting.
Best wedding planning tip:
It’s sweet to get to know couples during the process and then on their day to be surrounded by the people who know and love them most. I love supporting the couple's vision and being the go-to person for not just them but also their loved ones. It is an honor to get invited into their inner circle for such an important milestone.
Why do you love being a wedding planner?
Mean and/or embarrassing toasts given by family or friends—nothing makes me cringe harder!
Wedding pet peeves:
I love a cute first look so the couple can see each other and get some of the jitters out before walking down the aisle - also helps move photos along so you can get on with enjoying your wedding.
Favorite aspect of a wedding:
Love Island
Guilty Pleasure TV Show:
Alex Cooper and Matt Kaplan
Favorite Celebrity Wedding
Anna Ranch Hertiage Center
Favorite Big Island Venue:
Julia and David
Favorite Sunshower Wedding Design:
With a strong background in arts and education, Falynn brings a distinctive perspective to her work. She has her Masters in English and was a college professor before starting a wedding rentals business on Oahu. Falynn was born and raised on Oahu and moved to Hilo last year when she jolived our team.
Get to Know Falynn
JAZMIN→
JAZMIN
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Photographer. Not every photographer’s style will match yours, so it’s important to pick someone who will capture things the way you want!
Besides a wedding planner, what is the most underrated vendor:
Book earlier than you think you need to! It’ll save you so much anxiety and stress in the long run!
Best wedding planning tip:
People who center themselves instead of the Bride and Groom on wedding day.
Wedding pet peeves:
Getting to develop a vision for the wedding with our couples and actually seeing it come to life. It’s the coolest feeling ever!
Favorite Part Of Wedding Planning:
Most of the Real Housewives (specifically New York, Beverly Hills, Orange County, and Potomac!)
Comfort TV Show:
Two cats (a Maine Coon and a Siamese), and two dogs (a 40 lb poodle mix and 5 lb purebred poodle)
PETS:
Gabrielle Union and Dwayne Wade
Favorite Celebrity Wedding
Holualoa Inn
Favorite Big Island Venue:
Colby and Gavin
Favorite Sunshower Wedding Design:
Jazmin is a seasoned professional with a talent for creating breathtaking—and incredibly fun—weddings. After a successful career in California public policy and philanthropic efforts, she fell head over heels in love with the world of wedding planning.
Get to Know Jazmin
CAMI→
CAMI
Hair and makeup artists are often the first vendors you interact with on your day, and good ones know how to bring the best energy!
Besides a wedding planner, what is the most underrated vendor:
How a wedding FEELS for the couple and their guests is just as important on how a wedding looks.
Best wedding planning tip:
When the couple feels obligated to incorporate wedding components they clearly don’t want to based on tradition or expectation of others.
Wedding pet peeves:
Being there for all the small but meaningful moments that happen behind the scenes throughout the day. There is something special about bearing witness to all the significant exchanges between not only the couple but also their family/loved ones. I also love heartfelt speeches and of course the dance parties!!
Favorite aspect of a wedding:
Surfers don’t reveal their spots! Lol
Favorite Beach On The Island:
Surfing, Diving, Beaching, and Reading.
Hobbies:
Millie Bobby Brown and Jake Bongiovi
Favorite Celebrity Wedding:
Mauna Lani Auberge
Favorite Big Island Venue:
Forest and Kenyon
Favorite Sunshower Wedding Design:
Cami is a cherished asset of the Sunshower team! Before finding her calling in the wedding industry, she dedicated her time to mental health with a background in psychology, sociology, and outdoor programming.
Get to Know Cami
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our incredible staff
Ready to Support and Enhance Your Wedding Day
Are you interested in joining the team? We’d love to have you! Inquire here.
trust us, we’re the experts
With Over 16 Years Of Combined Experience, Our Team Can Handle Anything That Comes Our Way
That’s right—anything. We’ve got plans from A to Z, so just know that we’re always thinking and planning ahead. Whatever comes our way during your planning journey or on the wedding day, you won’t have to worry about one thing. We’ll take care of you and create a day that feels like magic.
We’ve dealt with last-minute venue closures and cancellations, torrential downpours (which is when our “rain arsenal” that we keep in the van comes in handy), non-recommended vendors failing to show up, and even literal lava that has blocked access to our couples’ venue. The moral of the story? We were not only able to handle, but improve, our couples’ wedding day experiences because we’ve got just about every trick in the book (and a dedicated list of vendors) in our back pockets.
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“Many times over we have heard this exact sentiment from our wedding guests. Sunshower helped us work through every detail, big and little, and thought through every element. Throughout every step in the process, we felt heard, seen, inspired, and confident that we were in the best possible hands.”
“Throughout every step in the process, we felt heard, seen, inspired, and confident that we were in the best possible hands.”
jill g.
