“If you’re planning to get married or elope in Hawaiʻi, hire Sunshower Weddings. Of course, I’m biased—we didn’t work with any other wedding planning team—but our wedding day (and the entire week!) turned out perfectly, thanks to Kate and the incredible team at Sunshower. From day one, we felt considered, understood, and empowered to make decisions that aligned with what we truly wanted and needed. We were given the freedom—and the encouragement—to create the wedding we wanted. Kate and the team offered thoughtful advice, creative ideas, and practical support that helped us shape unique details and experiences, making the wedding truly feel like us.

Wedding planning involves so many moving parts—details, hours of communication, spreadsheets, forms—and we honestly can’t imagine doing any of it without them. Even with Sunshower’s support, planning was still a big undertaking—but they made it feel fun, collaborative, and smooth every step of the way.

You spend a long time with your planner (for us, it was over two years), so who you choose really sets the tone for one of the most important and emotionally charged moments in your life. You need someone who knows the industry inside and out, understands the environment and community you’re getting married in, has real relationships with vendors, and is organized, creative, thoughtful, and patient.

When the day arrives, you want to feel both secure and seen—and that’s exactly what Sunshower provided. We got married in April 2025, and friends and family haven’t stopped raving about the wedding. Many have said it was the best one they’ve ever attended—and we owe so much of that to Kate and her team. ”

Addis & Jon – April 2025