A Perfect Day Hawaii

For my 800th review milestone, I wanted to highlight a business that is very near and dear to our hearts. We hired A Perfect Day for our wedding coordination, and Kelly and team were nothing short of a godsend. Having never been married before, and not actually living in Hawaii, we had so many questions and concerns. With over 20+ years of experience in the industry, Kelly was able to provide loads of guidance, suggestions, and insights into the process. And truly helped us be at ease, remain on track and organized going into the big day, and ensure all the pieces of the puzzle clicked in place on the day of. We hired Kelly 6 months out from our wedding date, and right off the bat she scheduled 4 separate virtual meetings with us to address any questions and discuss logistics. Through her, we were able to find great vendors, coordinate with all the various external parties to ensure seamless planning, and made sure all of the details, however minute, were all planned and executed appropriately. She was also very responsive to all email communications we had with her, and very knowledgeable about our venue and vendors. After our wedding, A Perfect Day has featured our wedding on both their social media and website blog, and we are immensely grateful for of all of their kindness and professionalism. If you are looking for a wedding planner or day-of coordinator for your upcoming wedding, I can state without any hesitation that A Perfect Day is the way to go!

Kelly & her team were amazing to work with. They made our wedding planning process go so smoothly. We were connected to A Perfect Day via Hawaii Vista Weddings, and she and her team took care of our planning & coordination. Our wedding was a "micro wedding" consisting of just 14 of our family members. I can imagine the stress and anxiety I'd have if we didn't have Kelly & her team. Kelly is so organized and communicative, it truly shows her years of experience in the wedding industry. Thank you Kelly for making our wedding a dream come true!

Chad and I can't express how grateful we are to have Kelly coordinate our wedding. We had her coordinate our wedding the day of and everything went smoothly. She was professional, punctual, attentive, straightforward, and easy to work with. Not once did she not answer any of my emails or texts. I would have her at any other event even if it wasn't a wedding . Thank you again Kelly and your team!

I was initially hesitant to hire a wedding coordinator, but am so glad that I did! My only regret is not hiring A Perfect Day for the full day. Despite having to reschedule our wedding on multiple occasions (due to the pandemic), Kelly was always willing to adjust and accommodate. Kelly is very easy to get a hold of and responded to our inquiries quickly. Kelly is extremely organized and offered us a lot of great advice especially when it came to having a wedding during a pandemic. She has a lot of experience in the wedding industry so we really trusted her recommendations. Kelly and her team did a great job on the day of our wedding! They were very professional and made sure everything was executed as planned. Thank you Kelly!!

Hiring Kelly and her team was one of the best decisions my now wife and I have ever made. Not only did she answer countless emails for over a year from me within 24 hours (all included in the lump sum), she made invaluable suggestions for vendors, found that I had double booked uplighting, and was a God-send the day of the wedding. Her team constantly checked in with me to see if I needed anything, provided me with water while taking photos in the hot sun between ceremony and reception, and made sure everything went seamlessly. My wedding had so many vendors and moving parts to it and it all went flawlessly. One of the first things my wife said to me after our wedding was "You were right about Kelly, she was definitely worth the money" and my wife is very hard to please and is frugal! Please do yourself a favor and go with Kelly and her 20+ years of experiences and connections with vendors!

I don't know why it has taken me so long (nine months) to write this review. I honestly still haven't processed everything leading up to, and on our wedding day. Having a team there with you every step of the way, from planning and coordinating, to the final execution (pun intended, lol) is probably the most helpful and reassuring thing in the world. Especially if, at the time, your future hubby's favorite saying is "Get whatever you want" or "I think that's a great idea". Add in working full time while trying to finish college and walk at graduation just 6 days prior to the wedding date. Ugh, whoever thought that was a good idea must have been crazy!I first discovered Kelly and her Team from their free wedding workshops. Initially, I was only interested in the service that will assist you in finding vendors. A Perfect Day (APD) will charge a commission fee to the vendor once a contract is signed, making the service free to their clients. However, after attending just one workshop, I was so impressed! Even with the help in finding vendors, I started feeling the pressure and inquired about the full "day-of coordination" service. Julia provided me with information on what that all entailed and assisted me on the spot in scheduling an appointment to meet with Kelly.Kelly is very flexible and has some evenings available either in town or more West. Prior to our first meeting, we were in contact via email. She sent forms with questions about what kind of wedding I wanted, my style, expectations, etc. Our first meeting was at Mr. Tea in Ala Moana, we were both early and she texted to let me know she was there. She came fully prepared with follow up questions to the form I had previously completed. We went over everything again and she took detailed notes to each answer. After, we scheduled our next meeting and she gave me homework, as I still had some vendors to secure. After that meeting, I knew we absolutely needed to have APD's help with coordination.I copied Kelly in on all emails to and from our vendors so she could be aware and update her notes on times as well as the services we would be provided. We met just about every month up until the wedding. Each meeting went smooth and although I was extremely stressed out, she reassured me that we were on schedule with where we should be at this time and reminded me not to worry. Knowing just about every vendor in the wedding industry, I felt like she always had my best interest. She welcomed every single one of my questions and provided me with confident answers. This alone was one of the biggest reliefs, it allowed me to move forward knowing that I didn't have to worry about anything.Kelly attended our "rehearsal" at the site and walked us through the ceremony, teaching us how to transition from walking down the aisle with my dad to standing with my groom at the altar. We practiced A LOT, each time with a smile on her face. Finally, the day of, she and Julia arrived at the hotel at 3:30 am, just before my hair, makeup, and tattoo cover began. Throughout the day, everything was on schedule, the team let me know what was next on the timeline and made sure everything I had listed as a "must do" was done. They set up our reception centerpieces and put out the favors. They were so helpful to move most of the wedding décor and reception items back to the hotel room, and were still there to make sure everything was cleaned up so we could get out on time. APD's team is literally the first to arrive and last to leave.APD's team was so amazing, I had absolutely no care in the world and was able to fully enjoy my big day. I really can't say enough about them. I am forever grateful for all the time, hard work and friendships that have come from this wonderful, memorable experience. Best wedding advice I can give.. attend APD's workshops and budget to include the full day-of coordination service. It is well worth every penny.. you will not regret it!

We had a destination wedding at the Kahala and Kelly and her team made our wedding day stress free. They took care of all the small logistic details so my husband and I can enjoy our day and focus on each other. The communication was always smooth, professional, and friendly. Thank you so much!

Our wedding just got done today and I wanted to comment that Kelly Sugano and her team are 100% worth the investment in your wedding day. Our wedding was perfectly coordinated down to the minute and we even ran early in some sections with enough room to spend some extra time with our guests. Kelly is always very quick to respond to any inquiries even outside of her scheduled meetings with you as a couple. There were many things I would never have thought of if she didnt mention it. Even though we only got the day of coordination package, Kelly was instrumental in recommending our vendors, reviewing our contracts and giving us tips to prepare for the big day. Thanks to Kelly and her team, our wedding was truly "A Perfect Day" for me and my wife.

Kelly is an ABSOLUTE GEM!! I cannot describe how much she helped us through the entire wedding planning and the day of. If you are wondering if you should hire her or not, DO IT. You will have no regrets. Here are some of the details that we appreciate:1. Kelly meet with us as many times as we asked. She's ver my responsive to text and email. She will not leave you behind. 2. She's very thourough and thoughtful. Some of the detail that I missed, she caught it. 3. The day of the wedding, her calm and nice presence really helped ease our anxiety. She's always smiling. 4. Her staff are super helpful. We had Sienna and Brianna for getting ready portion. They were so helpful coordinating with my makeup & hair artists. Sienna basically had everything I asked for, including a scissor!! Brianna also helped one of my bridesmaid with her hair which is not her job at all.5. Right before the grand entrace, Sienna gave me coke with a straw (how thoughtful!) and made sure I kept hydrated throughout the wedding. 6. Kelly and her team set up the table for us. We have place cards, party flavors, and fun facts with baby pictures. They did such a great jobMe and my friend who had her as our coordinator were saying we wanted to hire her FOR LIFE haha. She's the best and I highly recommend her service!

I am immensely grateful for the decision to hire Kelly and her team as my wedding coordinator. Their services were absolutely invaluable, worth every penny spent. Kelly's exceptional organizational skills were truly impressive, as she promptly responded to numerous emails, addressing each one with remarkable efficiency. Her remarkable attention to detail ensured that every aspect of my wedding was meticulously coordinated among the vendors.I firmly believe that without Kelly's invaluable assistance, my wedding would not have been as successful and flawlessly executed as it turned out to be. On the day of the wedding, Kelly and her team went above and beyond to ensure my well-being, constantly checking in on me and providing refreshing water to keep me hydrated.I would like to extend my heartfelt thanks to Kelly and her entire team for their exceptional dedication, professionalism, and unwavering support throughout the entire wedding planning process. Their contributions made a profound impact on the success and smooth running of my special day.