About Opihi Love Wedding and Events
Opihi Love Wedding and Events, based in Hawaii, is a premier destination wedding planning company that operates on the islands of Maui, Oahu, Kauai, Lanai, and the Big Island. They offer a full-service Maui wedding planner and coordinator for unforgettable wedding events. The team, led by Kristin, is renowned for their exceptional services. Clients often describe their experiences as dream weddings that go beyond their expectations, creating events that truly reflect their visions. Kristin is known for her keen taste in wedding design and is warm, thoughtful, and responsive. She has strong connections in the industry, providing clients with a variety of options for florals, music, vendors, and food tailored to their preferences. Kristin’s communication skills are frequently praised, making the wedding planning process smooth and enjoyable. She has coordinated additional events such as a welcome pool party and a bridal luncheon with lei making, ensuring every detail is perfect. Her ability to adapt and implement changes seamlessly is highly valued, as she keeps clients' interests and visions at the forefront. Opihi Love Wedding and Events is celebrated for their professionalism and commitment to clients, even when faced with unexpected challenges like natural disasters. They have effective backup plans, giving clients peace of mind that they are in good hands. In summary, Opihi Love Wedding and Events delivers a comprehensive wedding planning experience that consistently exceeds clients' expectations. With Kristin at the helm, the team is lauded for their communication, industry connections, and quick thinking. Their dedication and professionalism make them an outstanding choice for any destination wedding in Hawaii.
When I was looking for vendors, I wanted to find detailed reviews to help me make my decision. I also believe when companies are as great as this one, they deserve to be recognized for their excellence. I can’t tell you how impressed me, my husband, and all our wedding guests were with Opihi Love. My husband and I got married May 4th, 2019, and to say it was our dream wedding is an understatement. We started wedding planning a year in advance with Kristin. I am a type A person, so planning a wedding from 1,200 miles away scared me to death. Despite being the type of person that wants to control everything and one that stresses over a budget, I decided to let go and put all my trust in Kristin. Thank goodness I did, because Kristin delivered our dream wedding. Design. Kristin created the entire design from a few things I said, and from a few pins on Pinterest. I don’t know how she does it, but she’s a genius. She truly listens to you, so your wedding day will be the creation you dreamt of. We got everything we wanted on our “want” list, and she even had surprises for us on the wedding day, that we had no idea about! (My favorite surprise were the Mr. & Mrs. chairs) Planning. Kristin was prompt and organized through out the entire planning process. She was on top of everything, and even planned for things that could happen. It rained on our wedding day, which normally is a bride’s worst nightmare. Kristin had three different tents and design options already put in place two days before the wedding ready to go if need be. We waited until the day before to decide to change and place the reception under this amazing sperry tent. She handled the “crisis” so effortlessly. When I say I had no stress with the planning, I literally had none. There was even a point closer to the wedding when I asked myself and Kristin, “I should be stressed like a crazy person right now, right?!” I will say one thing to type A brides, you have to let go and trust your planner. It’s a lot easier said than done, but for anyone that’s planning with Opihi Love or thinking about hiring them, you are in great hands with Kristin. Budget. If you are looking into getting married in Maui, you are probably already aware it’s going to cost some money. It was a dream of my husbands and mine to get married in Maui, but we had a budget. I promise you can have a beautiful wedding in Maui, and keep it within a budget. Kristin was aware of our budget, and respected it throughout the planning process. She will create a beautiful wedding, and respect your budget. Character. The last thing I have to say about Kristin at Opihi Love, is just how amazing Kristin in. She put up with my countless questions and emails for over 12 months. She made decision making painless, she reassured me when I needed it, and she genuinely cared about our wedding. Yes, wedding planners get busy when other weddings are happening, and you have to respect that. If she was busy one week with another wedding, she would always reply to me, and let me know. I was never left in the dark. When it came to my wedding week, and even weeks leading up to my wedding, our wedding had her focus. In the weeks leading up to the wedding, she allowed us to ship all our wedding stuff to her address so we wouldn’t have to fly with it. Lastly, the night before the wedding, she was at Target getting straws for our guest’s coconuts because I had forgotten to buy them... Kristin goes above and beyond for her brides, and I am so glad I was blessed enough to have her plan my wedding. After my wedding had ended, I was actually sad that I wouldn’t be in weekly contact with her anymore. We are already planning our one year anniversary trip back to Maui. We will be meeting up with Kristin to celebrate with her again, because she became that special to us!