“When we began planning our wedding in Hawaii, we thought that we would be able to do most of the planning on our own. When we began the process, it became clear very quickly that we were wrong!

We chose to work with Sunshower Weddings because we appreciated their sustainable approach to weddings and aligned with their core values. When we connected with Kate on a visit to the Big Island we were thrilled to have her expertise on all the island has to offer!

Kate helped us craft a team of creative vendors to bring our wedding dreams to life and stay within the budget where we felt comfortable. With a lot of specific ideas in our minds, she was able to pin point the perfect partners and venues. When it came to design, I had a very specific vision for our tablescapes that we planned with Kate at length. To make it happen, Kate procured produce from a number of Big Island farmers, visited farmers markets on our behalf, and even brought produce from her own personal (and incredible) farm. Sunshower’s rental offerings were instrumental and Kate worked with a local rental company to build new tables that fit our vibe. My design dreams were delivered perfectly. I remember walking onto the lanai where we hosted our dinner and being totally awe struck with how her team brought it to life!

Kate was always just a phone call or FaceTime away, ready to listen, and when we hit a couple bumps in the planning, Kate came to us with multiple solutions and a very calm energy.

When we finally made it to our wedding week, our flight was diverted to another island, due to a pothole on the runway. When we landed in the wrong place we were naturally very concerned. Kate was incredible. She went SO FAR above and beyond to be sure that we had a place to stay and a flight the following day to get to Kona. That was the biggest gift she could have given us to help us calm our nerves and continue into our wedding week with joy. She had our back every step of the way.

From the bottom of our hearts – Thank you, Kate! <3”

Melissa & Matt – January 2024