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Karma Bank Concept

We believe in deposits and transactions into the “Karma Bank” where when you do good, you receive good! Our best example of this in our business model is we DO NOT collect kick-backs or sales commissions from vendors. It’s our belief that with the recommendation of vendors’ companies (out of trust, kindness and confidence in their service), the returned recommendation will be reciprocated in the future. Trust and transparency with you as the client is far more valuable to us than any kick-back could ever be. Ethics in recommending vendors based on their skillsets, professionalism, and consistency is a core value of ours and keeps everyone honest in intention!

Important Definitions:

COORDINATION:

  • noun: the organization of the different elements of a complex body or activity so as to enable them to work together effectively. – Oxford Languages

Example: Our team connects the many moving pieces from all wedding vendors involved to ensure not a single detail is missing in the final stretch before your wedding day. We execute your plans and bring the final product to life by being your representative on-site. Allowing you to relax and enjoy your wedding day. 🙂

PLANNING:

  • noun: The act or process of making or carrying out plans specifically: the establishment of goals, policies, and procedures for a social or economic unit. source: Merriam-Webster
  • verb: Decide on and arrange in advance. – Oxford Languages

Example: Our team professionally lays the groundwork in which your wedding vision can be curated, designs implemented, and every aspect of your wedding day becomes tangible through intentional and careful considerations. Allowing you to relax and enjoy the planning process with few surprises and a tight bond with your planning team. ❤️

ALOHA:

  • noun: (in Hawaii) love and fellowship. – Oxford Languages
  • noun: is the Hawaiian word for love, affection, peace, compassion, and mercy, which is commonly used as a greeting. It has a deeper cultural and spiritual significance to native Hawaiians, for whom the term is used to define a force that holds together existence. – Wikipedia

Example: We believe that the word ALOHA embodies all that we are as a team, we strive to be friendly, warm, welcoming and always lead with cohesiveness as the common goal. We hope you will allow us to show you the true power of aloha on your wedding day. 🌺

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Our Packages

Basic •⁠ Day-of Coordination

Signature •⁠ Hybrid Coordination

Premium •⁠ Partial Service Planning

Elite •⁠ Full-Service Planning

Our “Why”?

Aloha Bridal Connections (ABC) started in 2013 from an idea that was voted “Most Likely to Succeed” by Shidler College of Business at the University of Hawaii. We believe that we can modernize the wedding industry by trading out the old-school ways of wedding planners receiving commissions without the couples knowing about it (!!!) and instead relying on the “Karma Bank” and true transparency. We are passionate about incorporating teamwork, innovation, and new technology to ensure not a single detail is missed due to human error.

We work as a team in both the planning process and on the wedding day because each of us carries different strengths and passions that blend beautifully to create a transparent, fool-proof, accident-proof business model that ensures no matter what happens in life, we’ve got you covered.

We love to work with couples who prioritize guest experience and overall good vibes. We can help you create your dream wedding while being realistic about costs and match you up with vendors you will absolutely adore. It is our mission to save you both time and money in the planning process so you can shift your focus to getting excited for the milestone ahead.

Our Model

  • Recommended Vendors

    Once you book our Signature services, we start you off with a welcome call and review the vendors that will be the best fit for your budget and vision.

  • The ABC Team

    At every wedding that we coordinate we have a full team to execute your wedding vision! This ensures the wedding flows as smoothly as possible for all parties involved. We are always the first to arrive and the last to leave!

  • Complete Wedding Organization

    We will provide you with a detailed wedding day timeline, a wedding planning checklist, vendor organization spreadsheet, and additional resources to keep on track and in budget.

Client Testimonials

  • ABC is a must have, hands down best wedding planning service that all couples should hire, especially for a Hawaiian wedding! If you are busy professionals trying to plan a destination wedding, look no further as this is the group to trust your dream wedding to!! Keyah was our lead coordinator and we both couldn’t have asked for a more invested, kind hearted, hard working wedding planner like her. She constantly went above and beyond and truly made our process smooth and stress free. I’m fact, so many moments I called her my JLo (from wedding planner ) because that’s just how amazing she was! Lauren is by far the most professional business owner we have ever had the pleasure to meet, and I think what especially blew us away was hers and her team’s professionalism and ability to handle difficult situations without allowing us to get caught up in the stress of the moment. I think that takes a very unique group of personalities and I truly believe this can only be found within this team. Last but least, if you are very busy and planning your wedding in Hawaii as a destination spot, we would highly recommend the Elite package. This package is worth every dollar as the team takes over every detail, interaction with vendors, etc alleviating so much stress off the couple, especially when they don’t have much time to do these details by themselves. If you are a bride searching for a group and basically going off of word of mouth and reading this, look no further. I was just like you and didn’t know who I could trust and all I can say is I’m SOOO glad I found this group and we went with them. You will not be disappointed, not only did we have a fairytale wedding but the day truly turned out to be more magical than we could have even imagined and we owe it to ABC!!!!! Sign with them today!!

    Shamini & Raj

  • We were recommended ABC from a friend who used them for their wedding and had a great experience. We loved working with them to plan our wedding in March 2023. They had a lot of options for their wedding packages that can make it fit your budget and provide tons of resources. All of the vendors they recommended were so high quality it made the wedding planning and day so less stressful, we knew we were in good hands. Everyone we worked with were very polished, professional and super helpful. Jamie was our main wedding coordinator and day of contact and so fun to work with. She took over every little detail and was super reassuring. Overall we were super happy with ABC and definitely recommend them. Our day was perfect and it was thanks to them!

    Jeanne & Patrick

  • If you are looking for a professional, affordable, and knowledgeable wedding coordinator, look no further. I am so glad I booked ABC! They have SO much knowledge of each of the local vendors, it was easy to feel comfortable with the decisions I was making without even seeing it all in person. When it came closer to the wedding they looked through my contracts and ensured I had ordered/booked every little detail I would not have thought of (I.e. enough table linens, tent for DJ, etc.). Any time I was feeling overwhelmed with questions or concerns, I could count on a phone call with ABC to calm the nerves.  Mahalo x100 Kelly, Natalie, Leisha, Lauren and entire ABC team! I cannot thank Kelly enough for everything she did that day. She made sure everything ran smoothly. Our day was absolutely perfect! There are times when words cannot express the gratitude you feel towards someone and this is one of those times.

    Lauren & Brian

  • I had the best experience and can’t say enough good things about the ABC Team.  From the very beginning to the very end, they were all so amazing and helped made our day so perfect! I couldn’t imagine doing it without them and even those who attended our wedding were impressed. They offered a lot of support and made everything so easy for us to plan our dream wedding. Julie is amazing and had many great tips and advice for us throughout the planning process. We worked with Sherry as our Lead Coordinator and she is just the best! She went above and beyond to make our day exactly how we dreamed of and was so helpful and sweet throughout the whole process. She made us feel comfortable to ask for her advice or help whenever we needed and she was so easy to work with. Both of them worked so hard to help execute our big day and they did an outstanding job! They were there the day before helping with venders/set up, day of putting everything together, and even day after to help clean up! We had a larger wedding of 300 people and the whole ABC Team did such a great job to ensure everything went smooth. I was so at peace and stress free the day of our wedding because I knew the ABC Team would have everything under control. They are sooo worth getting and I recommend them to everyone!!

    Elshae & Cameron

  • Natalie, Carmela, and the entire ABC team has made my wedding and planning experience soooo seamless and enjoyable. Their professionalism really ceased to amaze me after hearing all the different things that my coordinators were running around handling all while not saying anything to worry me the entire time. For that, I truly appreciate because I was able to enjoy my special day. I honestly can’t imagine not having them and how much of a painful and stressful experience my wedding day would have been without them.. I am also a wedding photographer and I always highly recommend them to all my clients. it’s always a joy to work alongside them on the vendor side as well.. HIGHHLLYYY RECOMMEND Aloha Bridal Connections!!

    Amanda & Chandler

  • ABC was amazing in helping plan and execute our dream wedding! Our wedding was originally planned April 2020, and they took all the stress out of rescheduling multiple times during Covid. We ended up finally having our wedding February 17th, 2023 at the Sheraton Kauai Resort and it was the most incredible day! Special shoutout to Julie and Sherry, we couldn’t have done it without them, they made everything so easy!

    Logan & Scott

  • We are SUPER thankful for Brittany Wright and her team for helping coordinate our wedding! We researched various companies and made a list of what we knew needed the coordination for. We submitted our interest form to ABC and they quickly replied with super helpful information. Since our engagement period was rather short, they were super fast and helpful in getting us all the spreadsheets, video chats, texts, phone calls, and emails we needed to stay focused and hit our deadlines. Our vendors were also super impressed with the efficiency of ABC’s response to their questions, concerns and issues that they had prior and on the Day-Of. Mahalo and Gracias for all the help you were during the planning and execution.

    Estela & Micah

  • Throughout the process I was able to get most of my answers answered via email. The team has A TON of resources so honestly they make it easy. They do make it easy with a Calendly link incase you need to book time for a quick chat. I had a check in call with Natalie about 6 months out because I just needed a peace of mind that my rentals were in good shape. She was able to go through it all with me and we even went over time, but she was so thoughtful and did not rush off the phone. I’ve had many friends plan weddings where they could get barely any face time with their planner until 1-2 months out and that is not the case here. You can tell that everyone at ABC truly loves what they do and they all care. I am very type A and it’s hard for me to completely give up control, but ABC made it easy. They have such amazing relationships with all vendors and honestly they had an answer to every question I asked. Jamie was my lead coordinator and on the day of the wedding, she was on top of it! Everything was PERFECT. Not one thing went wrong. It was truly so magical. I would HIGHLY recommend the ABC team. Not only are they experts in the industry, but Lauren and Natalie are truly amazing founders. Everyone is patient, professional, and most importantly you can tell that the team truly is excited to be a part of such a special day. I cannot imagine my wedding without them.

    Shashi & Paul

  • ABC took over a month before the wedding to coordinate with vendors. They took care of any small problems that arose so we did not have to worry about it. Mackenzie, our lead coordinator took the time to meet with us before the wedding to go over everything and answer any questions we had. The team was amazing the day of!! They were so personable, and helped with any and all complications that arose. Many of our guests said this was the best wedding they have ever been to, and we could not have done it without ABC!!

    Lauren & Zach

  • Lauren and her team are superb! We are so thankful to have had them with us through the months leading up to the wedding and for the big day! They were fun, friendly, professional, and efficient! Those are super key elements for a wedding! My husband and I truly had the best day ever. Despite a huge storm threatening to hit our outdoor beach wedding. Lauren and her team advised us and made sure we felt calm and comfortable with any changes needing to be made. It turns out, everything ended up being perfect! You are in excellent hands with ABC!

    Kelly & Nestor

  • We had Julie as our main point of contact and she is such a breath of fresh air, absolutely amazing and professional, watching her work was like watching a master painter. I thought we were organized but she takes it to another level. She thought of a lot of things we had not, and took care of it all. She held our hand as it looked like the event was about to be cancelled by new restrictions, and made sure we were in the loop despite things being out of our hands. It was incredible how much knowledge and experience she had. Julie shepherded all the vendors to make sure things went well with setup, then walked us through the rehearsal. I’ve been in weddings before, my mom has been in countless, as have a bunch of the party, we were all very impressed with Julie’s work. Throughout the day of she and her team checked in on us, calmed us down, and went above the call of duty. She showed up with food out of nowhere, made sure we knew what was going on, and kept the entire night to minute precision while accommodating for our last minute wishes. She literally sewed my wife in her dress minutes before the ceremony. I cannot overstate how perfect ABC was, We are forever a fan of Julie and ABC!

    Marisah & Jeffrey

  • We had a destination wedding at Kualoa Ranch in Honolulu, HI on Sept 26, 2019 and we chose ABC based on their prior stellar reviews, 5% discount with certain vendor connections, and professional website. We were assigned with Natalie and Lauren, who are the cofounders of the company. Being that it was a destination wedding, it was nerve-wracking. We had never visited the venue. However, we could not have picked a better coordinator! They were always quick to respond within a day or two. They always helped ease our worries and had suggestions which we always appreciated! For example, we did not want a welcome table but needed an easel for our seating chart. They had one available for us! On the day of, I was so grateful for Lauren. She was an angel. She literally had everything perfect for us. They also connected with all of our vendors and I felt easy knowing that they had worked with them in the past. They are truly professional and everything went smoothly! I highly highly recommend them.

    Sooyeon & Michael

  • Having ABC be a part of our big day was hands down the best decision for our destination wedding in Oahu! Natalie was everything we could have asked for and more. Her patience, professionalism, and knowledge of all things Hawaii Weddings was on point! You wont regret hiring this company to make your dream destination wedding come to life!

    Amanda & Tim

  • We just wanted to say thank you from the depths of our hearts for helping make our wedding day so special for us! You guys were amazing and we felt so good knowing you guys were always there and executed everything so smoothly! It’s all thanks to you guys for helping us make our dreams into a reality. We are forever grateful! THANK YOU for all that you guys did us and do for couples. Pure lifesavers!

    Crystal & Lloyd

  • Natalie and her team from ABC were absolutely amazing to deal with. I organized my wedding from Australia. Having a local coordination team in Hawaii who knew so much about the entire industry made such a big difference. When I first spoke to Natalie I knew she was the right person to coordinate my wedding. She was always sincere. Very quick at responding to my emails and always providing me with information about vendors and ideas, which at the time, made the process of planning my wedding so much easier. Although I was continents away from the magical Islands of Hawaii, Natalie made me felt as if I were planning my wedding at home. She walked me through my special day by designing me a detailed timeline of how my day could unfold. She took care of the communication with all vendors as well as helped my other half to know what to do on the wedding day. I felt like a princess that day due to her. She was always with me, running everything in such a professional manner. I never felt stressed or concerned about details like the food being served or the flowers being delivered on time. She and her team are absolutely great! They were a blessing on my wedding day and I couldn’t recommend them highly enough.

    Isabel & Adam

  • Julie with Aloha Bridal Connections was our Day of Coordinator for our June 26th wedding in Princeville, Kauai. Julie was so friendly and easy to work with. Even though we are from California, Julie was able to meet with my mom and I multiple times before the wedding at our venue. Picking a coordinator (or vendors in general) for a destination wedding can be very daunting since you are so far away. But ABC’s list of preferred vendors made this process simple and we were extremely happy with all of our vendors! Julie was able to walk us through the rehearsal the day before the wedding which gave us a nice sense of what to expect. It helped make the day of the wedding go so smoothly. Julie brought two other coordinators over for the day of the wedding and the entire afternoon was flawless. I am so grateful for Julie and her team for supporting us through an amazing time. Also for the friendship we developed that I am confident will continue in our future visits to Kauai. Thank you again ABC!

    Jen & Mike

  • Having consistently positive reviews says a lot about a company. Aloha Bridal Connections (ABC) was a pleasure to work with from the start. Lauren, the owner, is very detail-orientated, professional, knows when and how to lead, and when to let us drive the process. Our introductory call was a great first step in getting to know each other, set baseline expectations and answer any questions that either of us had. The digital resources that Lauren shared with us, along with ABC’s list of recommended vendors, was a huge help throughout the planning process. We had initially planned for our wedding ceremony to be held outside, right by Waikiki Beach. However, on the account of the pouring rain, they managed the location change, event decor staging and setup, the wedding party, family members, our 88 guests, the hotel staff, photographers, videographers and the other vendors without so much as breaking a sweat. This is exactly why you want a great wedding coordinator. Between my wife and I, we’ve been to a number of weddings… individually and as a couple. We’ve seen brides and grooms completely stressed out and the common theme we’ve noticed with stressed-out couples and non-stressed-out couples is an excellent wedding coordinator.

    Christy & Robert

  • Lauren and her team were super organized right from the get-go. Sending out a shared Google Drive for us to load in vendor contracts and inspiration photos. As well as organizational templates for everything from the timeline, checklist, inventory, photo requirements, and even a sample emcee guideline. Lauren was knowledgeable about Hawaii wedding vendors and provided GOOD suggestions. They double and triple checked everything despite the multiple changes. Lauren’s team did a great job keeping us on schedule (which I honestly did not expect to meet). As well as bringing over water, drinks, and food throughout. There was not a single instance I felt stressed. They took care of everything whether it was questions from our family, friends, or vendors to keep things running smoothly.

    Alice & George