I had the pleasure of planning Janet’s daughter’s wedding in 2019 at the Olowalu Plantation House. Shelby & CJ’s wedding was amazing, so when Janet & Troy got engaged, they knew the wedding had to be on Maui and they wanted A Perfect Paradise Wedding to plan it!
The couple reached out to me to find a wedding venue on Maui as lovely as the Olowalu Plantation House, but obviously they wanted an alternative venue. The top wedding venue criteria being Ocean front and intimate for a group of 40 guests. The Kukahiko estate in Makena was the perfect fit! One of our absolute favorite wedding & reception venues, not just because I was married there in 2011, but because it’s just steps from the ocean, beautiful photo ops at every angle and it has an intimate, romantic vibe.
Janet & Troy came to Maui to see the venue in person, talk about their vision and have a trial run with the hair & make up stylist, Meli Autumn. It was so fun to reconnect with the sweet couple and talk through the logistics of making their bright, elegant and tropical themed wedding a reality.
The wedding day was a dream come true! Janet’s daughter Shelby was her bridesmaid, and 2 beautiful grandbabies were part of the processional. Janet’s son walked her down the aisle to troy, where their good friend performed a wonderful ceremony filled with love, laughter and kisses.
Dellables created amazing bouquets, arch pieces and centerpieces in bright, tropical tones that were just gorgeous. Mixed with pineapples and woven plates on the farm tables, the elegant tropical vibe was a hit!
Janey & Troy found the cutest cake topper of wooden beach chairs, with some props & sand (raw sugar) then Janet’s favorite flowers, Plummerias.
After a lovely dinner under the stars, catered by Food for the Soul & cocktails flowing from Maui Bars, the group was ready for some special dances in the estate, what a wonderful night!
I loved being a part of Janet & Troy’s beautiful day and reconnecting with our past clients Shelby & CJ! It was so nice to see how their sweet family grew! I often get asked if being a wedding coordinator is fun…truthfully it can be very stressful, as you want everything to be perfect, but I have to say I have one of the most amazing careers! To be surrounded by so much love, on one of the most important days of a couple’s life together is so fulling! The connections made with our clients from around the world is such a blessing that still amazes me after 23 years in the wedding industry!
Maui Wedding Photographer: Maui Professional Photography
Maui Wedding Venu: The Kukahiko Estate
Maui Wedding Planner: A Perfect Paradise Wedding
Florals: Dellables
Caterer: Food for the Soul
Bar Service: Maui Bars
Sound: Take Three Events
Bakery: Maui Wedding Cakes
Hair & Make up: Meli Autumn