“It is evident from the nearly 50 5-star reviews that the Sunshower team can coordinate a wedding. They can help you find a bar company, plan your timeline, give floral recommendations, arrange a shuttle service, help you design your tablescape — all probably in their sleep.

Instead I want to hopefully highlight the numerous ways they consistently went above and beyond what you would typically expect, and some of the intangibles you might not think of when considering a wedding planner.

TL;DR — it doesn’t get better than Sunshower.

Guidance
I feel like the whole point (or one of the main points) of hiring a wedding planner, is to have someone to guide you and open your eyes to different ways of doing things that you would not have thought of yourself. Alison (our assigned coordinator) did exactly that at every step in the process. I can confidently say that our wedding would not have looked the way it did, or ran as smoothly as it did, if it wasn’t for Alison’s (and Kate’s!) expert recommendations and advice. That was another thing I also appreciated — if Alison was unsure of something, she had no problem bringing in Kate to help us solve the problem.

Collaboration
We both felt listened to throughout the whole process, and felt that Alison was working hard to make sure that everything we were booking, was going to align with our expectations. It felt like a true collaborative process where she listened to, interpreted our desires, provided us with options, and then executed.

Agility
When we came to Sunshower, we already had a venue booked. However, 6 months before our wedding, the venue canceled our reservation. I have never seen anybody act with such a sense of urgency and TBH, Alison + Kate may have been more stressed out than we were Within 48 hours, we had the contract to a new venue in our inbox. ALSO, it was a venue that had never hosted a wedding before and was on none of the wedding websites, so there’s literally a 0% chance we would’ve found this place without them.

Another fun thing that happened was that we lost power on the day of the wedding (blame the town of Hawi)! For the hours preceding and the first ~1.5 hours of the wedding, there was literally 0 power. None of our guests would’ve known though! They handled the situation with such ease and professionalism, and had generators there faster than you could’ve ordered a pizza. And STILL managed to execute 100% of the details + the flow of our wedding.

Day of
There was truly not 1 thing either of us had to decide on, plan, help with, etc. on the day of the wedding. They made sure everything was in place and that we were truly relaxed for the entirety of the day. I have no idea how everything got set up, when each vendor arrived, where the generators were, where the shuttle buses parked, where the food was cooked — and that’s exactly what I wanted. The peace of mind on the day of the wedding is alone worth the cost.

Okay I’ll stop, but seriously, just book with Sunshower. Especially if you are off-island, you can trust that they will get the job done. Thank you Kate and Alison and Sunshower team!!!!!!”

forest & kenyon – july 2024

“Planning a wedding is stressful, a destination wedding even more so. However Kate and the team work together to really walk you through everything and work with you to customize things to your vision. They also work hard to do the heavy lifting on the big day so that you can just focus on enjoying the moment.

Knowing Kate and her attention to detail, local knowledge and willingness to be open and honest about different aspects of the wedding planning gave us the confidence to plan our dream wedding in Hawaii. I know for a fact we would never have attempted it with anyone else.

It’s been over a year and so many family and friends STILL tell us that it was the most beautiful wedding they’ve ever been to and so much of that credit go to the Sunshower team. They’re the BEST!

P.S.-And you might even get Pele to show up like she did for our wedding when the volcano started erupting days before yup, nobody’s forgetting that wedding”

ashley & brent – december 2022

“You have found the right people to help plan your event. The team at Sunshower Weddings and Events is capable, organized, client oriented and efficient. Kate and Alison helped us build an experience that we and our guests were able to enjoy and blew us all away.

Neither my husband nor I had strong opinions about what we wanted our day to look like, but we did know what we wanted it to feel like. We wanted an intimate, relaxed, fun, and loving wedding day. That is exactly what Sunshower helped us create.

On our first call, Kate provided the exact amount of direction we needed and helped us make and confirm decisions about venues, caterers, photography, and music. She even texted some of the vendors while we were on zoom and we got responses within the hour. After this first call, we knew we were in good hands.

Kate and the team provided three different budgets and options within those budgets that we could approve or disregard to help keep us on track for our costs. These budgets were incredible detailed and allowed us to plan for things that we absolutely would have missed without them!

We worked with Alison to finalize details of the day. Alison helped us to create a stunning wedding that captured all of the feelings we set out to experience on our day. In addition to cultivating these feelings with design choices, she followed up with vendors and helped us find solutions for any obstacles that came up. She created a schedule that was sent to each vendor that kept everyone on the same page without a day-of coordinator. Things ran so smoothly on the day because of Alison’s organization and communication with our vendors.

The Sunshower Team managed to do all this while my husband was in Australia (where we live), my family was on the east coast, and I was traveling for work. There were often 3 or 4 time zones managed in one call.

We could not have created this day without the team at Sunshower. The cost of our planning hours were MORE than worth the ease of the day and the connections of the team. You will absolutely be in the most capable hands with the team at Sunshower. Congrats on finding them, they will exceed your expectations!”

annie & nem – july 2024

“If you’re planning a wedding on Big Island, working with Sunshower is the best thing you can do for your event – Kate and her team are just awesome. We loved working with Kate from day one. She’s incredibly organized, responsive, thoughtful and fun! Sunshower has so many Big Island resources and tips you would not find otherwise, and that local expertise is truly invaluable. Kate knows every venue and vendor inside and out and has excellent recommendations. I followed her recs for everything from event rentals to florals, food, drink, music etc. and even for related events like our welcome dinner, and everything was outstanding. A tiny example – we needed a dessert for our rehearsal, and Kate pointed us to a local woman who just started a banana bread business (no way to have found it on our own) – I swear it was the most delicious thing I’ve ever eaten. We got so many compliments from guests on all these various elements, and we owe it all to Kate’s inside knowledge. In terms of the planning process, Kate was on top of every detail, was so easy to communicate with, and she really helped so much during what was already a stressful time for us (we were also in the middle of moving states and starting new jobs). Kate also has quite a talent for design! She helped us incorporate a lot of personal details into everything from our place settings to our signage, which made our event feel extra special, even designing several personal logos/images for us herself that were so fun and reflective of us as a couple. As for the overall event design, Kate and her team knocked it out of the park. I was admittedly not great at collecting design inspo, and still with the little I sent to Kate, she ran with it and put together the most stunning event setup that was beyond anything I ever could’ve imagined. On wedding day the entire Sunshower team, especially Kate and lead assistant, Cami, were fantastic – so kind, helpful and they kept everything running smoothly. Even when late rain showers ultimately had us moving our dinner under the back-up tent we’d ordered, Sunshower knew exactly how to pivot. Everything was moved and adjusted so quickly, and everything Kate had designed still sparkled with a different kind of cozy beauty under the shelter of the tent. I’m sure this was logistically challenging behind the scenes, but we and our guests never would’ve known – we were having too much fun with everything else that had been planned, and we went on to have the most wonderful night. Our event also had a second location for dessert/dancing, and everyone moved from place to place so easily, and got home safely at the end of the night, because everything was so well coordinated by Sunshower. We had an absolute blast at our wedding – it was truly everything we ever dreamed, and we owe so much of that to Kate and the Sunshower team. Would highly, highly recommend!”

jill & john – may 2024

“We live in California and settled on a venue in Kona sight unseen and without Sunshower Weddings, I think we would have had a hodge podge of a wedding.

We had calls with several wedding planners but it was after our meeting with Cami and Kate, we knew we found our planner. They were organized and thoughtful in their approach of the panning process and execution. From the initial meeting we knew no detail would be forgotten. Their vendor list and recommendations were honest and invaluable.

A big shoutout to Cami who not only made sure our wedding day ran smoothly, she guided us through the entire planning process. Asking all the right questions and patiently helping us with decisions that otherwise would have been overwhelming.

As the bride, I heard several times throughout that day that I didn’t look at all stressed and it was because I wasn’t! Without Cami and Sunshower Weddings, I truly believe we wouldn’t have been able to enjoy our wedding as much as we did.”

mylinh & jordan – february 2024

“Exquisitely detailed, helpful, communicative, on top of all details all the time. Paired us with the PERFECT vendors for our price point and tastes. Alison our planner, (personally paired with us for a perfect fit) thought of EVERYTHING! Sunshower’s website and tools were easy to use and thorough! We worked with them remotely from Los Angeles for 8+ months prior to our big day. When we met on the Big Island of Hawaii, it was like seeing old friends. My new wife and I cannot recommend Sunshower enough. As far as we are concerned, there are no other wedding planners in the state of Hawaii. Search over. You’ve found them! Congratulations!!! (ps) cost listed is approximate. Alison and all the women at Sunshower are worth their weight in gold.”

Alice & peter- july 2023

“From the moment my partner and I decided to embark on a destination wedding journey in Hawaii, we knew we wanted it to be a memorable experience not just for us, but for all our guests. Choosing Sunshower Weddings as our wedding planners was, without a doubt, the best decision we made in the entire planning process. The level of care, professionalism, and creativity they brought to the table was unparalleled.

Kate and the team went above and beyond to understand our vision for the day. They took the time to get to know us as a couple, which made the planning process feel truly personalized and special. Their attention to detail was impeccable; from the floral arrangements to the seating chart, every element was thoughtfully curated to reflect our personalities and love story.

Communication with the team was seamless. They were always available to answer our questions, offer suggestions, and provide updates. Their expertise and guidance made us feel at ease throughout the planning stages, and especially so on the big day.

The day of the wedding was nothing short of magical. Thanks to the meticulous planning and coordination of Sunshower, everything ran smoothly. They handled every detail with such grace and professionalism, allowing us and our families to fully immerse ourselves in the joy and love of the day without a single worry.

Our guests have not stopped talking about how beautiful and well-organized our wedding was. Many have commented that it was one of the best weddings they’ve ever attended. This is a testament to the hard work and dedication of the Sunshower team. If you’re looking for a wedding planner who will go the extra mile to make your day truly exceptional, look no further than Sunshower Weddings.”

ELise & tyler- march 2024

“Cami was our wedding coordinator for our wedding at the Kona Salt Farm, and she did absolutely AMAZING! My husband and I were interested in a more nontraditional wedding and there were many typical aspect that we wanted to forgo, so I was a bit nervous about how the wedding would turn out. But Cami completely nailed it. Our wedding was Perfect! The decor, theme, and overall laid back nature our of wedding came together exactly how we envisioned it. On the actual wedding day, we did not have to worry about anything, Sunshower and Cami took care of it all and did so with a smile. I would highly recommend the Sunshower staff and Cami if you are looking for the perfect wedding on the big island, especially the Kona Salt Farm. The staff is very familiar with the location and has a great relationship with the venue. Thank you Sunshower and Cami for giving Bradley and I the wedding of our dreams!”

kara & brad- february 2024