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Jamie was such a godsend throughout the wedding planning process. We live in NYC, so far from the action, but Jamie made us feel very comfortable that coordination of the many vendors and venue was in good hands. From the first time we met her, we immediately hoped that she would be our wedding coordinator--she radiated competence but remained approachable and open to hearing our issues small and large. We felt extremely comfortable texting her with small questions and calling her with big ones. But it was the day of the wedding that Jamie really shined. It rained the morning of, and she could see our anxiety since the entire wedding was outdoors. She managed our stress and panic, made us feel good about our alternative options, and in the end, the sun came out just before the ceremony. We also had a couple of bespoke items--a photo wall and custom welcome table--that Jamie and her team set up beautifully without bothering us at all.We highly recommend Jamie and the ABC team for all of your wedding planning needs. They made a very stressful process feel smooth, and we always looked forward to our meetings. Thank you Jamie!

Our wedding day was perfect, and while some of that was due to sheer luck/higher powers (e.g., good weather), a good part of that was thanks to ABC and our lead coordinator, Jamie Duffield. We found ABC through our venue, the Four Seasons Ko Olina, as they were on the list of recommended planners. Although we interviewed a few of those companies, we went with ABC because we liked their responsiveness, the flexibility of their packages, and the general vibe we got from our initial call with Lauren. We really wanted to be hands-on in selecting our vendors, but because we were planning our Oahu wedding from New York initially, it was difficult to know where to start. ABC provided plenty of guidance and were quick to answer any questions that we had in this earlier stage.When Jamie took over communications three months out, she had to regularly remind us that we didn't have to email vendors ourselves (one of us loves control). By the end, we were in awe at the sheer number of emails we saw her send and receive (CC'd on everything because of the aforementioned love of control) and so grateful that she was so on top of everything. We grew to quickly trust Jamie completely, not only because of her organizational and logistical prowess, but also because of her insight, advice, and demeanor, all of which are crucial during the stress of wedding planning (which we compounded with a cross-country move (do not recommend)). She never added to our stress, but instead made everything feel manageable. We'd go into a call with her feeling anxious and come out of it feeling optimistic.As for the actual day-of, everything went smoothly and looked perfect. Our guest experience, for both friends and family, was paramount to us, and Jamie delivered with all of her suggestions and execution. She and her assistant coordinator worked so hard to make everything feel effortless and seamless for us. We truly feel like Jamie and the broader ABC team made it all happen, and are so grateful for all their efforts!!

ABC made our wedding vision come to life! We planned a wedding overseas with no stress thanks to the support and professionalism from the ABC team! From the initial phone call, they stood out and made us feel comfortable with their services and experience. We were lucky to be paired with Keyah, who was an absolute angel to work with! She guided us through vendors, timelines, different options, and day-of helped to coordinate our micro wedding to PERFECTION! If you're thinking of planning a destination wedding anywhere in Hawaii, ABC is your go-to!! You will not regret working with them!

The best company to work with. They have great packages and really know everything there is to know about wedding things. We would have been lost without them. We are truly happy and grateful we went with them.

WOW - where do I even begin!? I could write a novel on how incredible the ABC team is, especially Brittany and Jamie. Our wedding was almost a disaster - it was a torrential downpour and our venue flooded, but it was still epic and amazing, all thanks to the incredible help and support we had from ABC.Brittany has been such a strong advocate for us ever since we started working with her. She was so helpful, organized, kind, calm, fun - I could go on forever!!!! Our bridal party and parents were so impressed with her when they met her at our rehearsal. If it wasn't for Brittany advocating for us, our wedding may not have even happened, or it would have happened in a ballroom, which we really did not want. Our wedding experience was far more stressful than most because of the weather, but Brittany and Jamie were somehow able to keep us calm and keep the spirits high for all of our guests and the bridal party. Our venue was essentially a giant swamp, and Jamie was constantly running around wiping off chairs and our dance floor with pool towels. She even helped us walk our dog.We had a flawless experience with ABC throughout the entire process of wedding planning, the rehearsal, and wedding day. Truly cannot recommend them more. We interviewed a few other wedding planning companies, and they all seemed nice, but nobody compared to ABC.Our friends and family are still talking about how awesome our coordinators were. My bridesmaids and I all wish we could be best friends with Brittany and Jamie in real life, haha! Thank you both so much for everything and for going SO far above and beyond. We will never forget what incredible humans you are and will be forever grateful to you for saving our wedding.

We are so incredibly thankful for the ABC ladies!! We truly couldn't have done this without them, and our amazing lead coordinator Mackenzie!When I was searching for a coordinator/planner, I spoke with ABC and immediately felt a great connection, and chose to go forward with them from that moment on. So happy I did!The systems, tools, and organization they have created really helped the whole planning process go so smooth. We weren't stressed through any of the process, due to how amazing the ABC team mapped it out for us. All the communication and support helped us so much, and was so nice to have! In the wrap up process, Mackenzie was our lead coordinator, and she went above and beyond! I really felt I could trust her with all our plans and visions, to bring them to light. And she nailed it! I am so so thankful for her! On our rehearsal day she really helped guide us through the process, and we all felt very confident and comfortable going into the wedding day. On wedding day, it was a dream! There was ZERO stress for us, even with some weather changes, they really navigated it all so amazing! All due to the amazing ABC team, Mackenzie, Natalie, Sammy, and all our vendors. Our dream day came true, and was truly more than we could've expected. I cannot thank these ladies enough!

When I first started my search for a destination wedding coordinator, I was drawn to ABC due to their high ratings! I had my first phone call with Lauren and she was the one that helped me choose my dream venue-Kualoa Ranch!I ended up selecting the Signature Package because I do enjoy planning events but appreciated their guidance on selecting vendors! They provide you with so many resources, tools, and a budget planner as well!At the 3 month mark after I chose all of my vendors, Jamie stepped in as my lead coordinator! And she was always on top of her game and so very helpful! She helped me with wedding details I would have never even thought of and even caught discrepancies on a vendor invoice and got me some money back!She also helped everything run smoothly at the rehearsal! Jamie and my other day of coordinator, Sammy, made my wedding day even more amazing. They helped set everything up and made sure my day was how I imagined. They keep everyone on schedule and they took so much stress off of me. So many of my friends and family have said how wonderful my wedding was and I would not have had the wedding of my dreams without the help from ABC! Thank you ladies!Photo Credit Shannon Sasaki Photogrpahy

Wowee! Where do we start? We can't say enough amazing things about our lead planner, Keyah! Working with her was the best decision we made for our big day. From the start, she was incredibly detail-oriented, super understanding of our unique situation (we had family and friends flying from all over the globe), and nothing was too big or small of an ask for her.What really stands out about Keyah is her genuine kindness and how well she absorbed our vision and ideas for our wedding day. She has this wonderful way of taking in everything you say and then offering suggestions that perfectly align with what we wanted. Her local knowledge was invaluable - she knew all the best vendors, which saved us so much time and stress.Speaking of stress - Keyah's calm, positive energy was exactly what we needed throughout the planning process. Even when we were feeling overwhelmed, her attitude always lifted our spirits. In the lead up to the wedding, our schedules were very hectic with travel and work. Keyah was always flexible with her availability and made time for us -- whether it was a quick text, phone, or Zoom. She also had set up manageable weekly and monthly tasks that truly took the stress out of planning. She made the whole process effortless -- something an almost 100-person international wedding is not! On the wedding day itself, she was amazing behind the scenes, making sure everything ran perfectly while keeping such a warm, positive vibe. Her attention to detail and ability to anticipate needs (like a cheeky margarita straight after the ceremony) before they even arose was incredible. We later learned that she had handled several unexpected situations behind the scenes, yet we remained completely unaware and stress-free throughout the celebration. That's the mark of a truly exceptional planner - the ability to shield the couple from any hiccups while ensuring everything runs smoothly.If you're looking for a wedding planner who'll be your biggest advocate, stay cool under pressure, and turn your vision into reality while making the whole process actually enjoyable - Keyah is your person. We couldn't have asked for anyone better!

We got married in Hawaii, which was the location for our dream destination wedding. We were planning our wedding remotely from our home base in Washington, D.C. Therefore we looked to ABC for their local expertise, good reviews, and competitive price point. We initially got in touch with ABC founder, Lauren, and were pleased with her promptness. Lauren was fully transparent with ABC's range of wedding planning package options. This worked well for us because we were looking for a flexible business model that best met our specific needs and vision. Jamie was our lead wedding planner, and she too was very prompt in answering our questions and addressing our concerns. Our catch ups were comprehensive and ABC's use of Google Drive was great in helping everyone track the various tasks and vendor contracts. Jamie was quick and responsive with our vendors and ensured all of them were on the same page with timing. Jamie's existing relationship with our Hyatt venue proved extremely beneficial as she was already familiar with the event staff and Hyatt's vendor requirements. The day of our wedding went relatively smooth, with a few hiccups. But Jamie and Paulette rose to the occasion and quickly resolved them to ensure our timeline was successfully adhered to. Paulette was especially amazing in packing up our props and thoughtfully placing them in our room by the end of the night. At the end, everyone had a great time. Thank you ABC!

Our experience with ABC was nothing short of PHENOMENAL. We initially found ABC through Google; after hours of cross-referencing a myriad of other wedding coordinator sites and reading through pages of client testimonials, everyone seemed wonderful, but we kept coming back to ABC. From our very first call with their welcome team, we knew they were the right wedding coordinators for us. My husband and I are both born and raised on island, but currently live in Massachusetts, which made wedding planning seem that much more daunting. Given that we still wanted to be hands-on in the vendor selection, but needed strong support in execution, we selected the Signature Coordination package. The systems + planning, wrap-up, handoff processes, and rehearsal were all incredibly simple (feels like a crazy word to be used for wedding planning, right?) and seamless.While everyone at ABC was amazing and super helpful, our lead coordinator, Jaime D. really deserves a special shoutout! From the very beginning, Jaime was the pinnacle of professionalism and an absolute joy to work with. Everything from her helpful reminders to her FLAWLESS execution and agility to navigate unexpected challenges on the day of the wedding- she was truly a god send. Little did we (and our guests) know, the venue we selected actually tried to postpone our wedding the morning of due to weather. This would have been a nightmare to postpone given most of our guests were flying in just for this weekend to attend and we were leaving to our honeymoon the next day. But amidst the chaos, Jaime stood firm and wouldn't take 'no' for an answer. She quickly re-evaluated our initial game plan and pivoted with our other vendors to make it work. Amongst many adjustments made, the tent layout was rearranged to ensure our catering wouldn't be impacted, our ceremony location was changed (but still was picturesque as ever), and the show went on without a hitch! It sounds cheesy, but even the skies miraculously parted and we enjoyed wonderful weather throughout the day.We'd feel remiss to not also give a shoutout to the rest of the ABC team (Natalie & Leanne) as well as the rest of our vendors (Pacific Party Rentals, Kuoha Culinary, Redefined Weddings, A Cake Life, Kālele Eats, Waiahole Nursery, Hawaii Events Unlimited)! Highly recommend them as well!We're so thankful that all our vendors had such great attitudes and absolutely we love how great of a relationship the ABC team had with each one!As a little girl, I was never one to dream of weddings, but thanks to Jaime & the ABC team, my husband and I had a wedding that was better than any that I could ever hope for- we will cherish these memories forever. From the bottom of our hearts, mahalo nui loa! If you're on the fence about ABC, trust me, they are going to be the single best investment of your entire wedding!!!