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We have had the honor of working with countless amazing newlyweds. The feeling was mutual!

Jackie & denn
Location: paradise cove
Planner: jacqueline ishikawa
Photography by absolutely loved photography

“We had the absolute privilege of working with Jacqueline to plan our wedding in Paradise Cove on Oahu. We live in Australia and we planned our wedding at very short notice. Jacqueline was OUTSTANDING at every point in the process. She met with us a number of times over Zoom to plan our approach and ensured we had many options to choose from. The resulting wedding was absolutely beyond belief. The whole day felt like a dream. We both got to be so relaxed (as did our families and friends!) because Jacqueline was across every single little detail. Every recommendation Jacqueline made about the flowers, the venue, the photographers, etc. was absolutely spot on. It could have been stressful booking venues and vendors we had never seen or met but Jacqueline's expertise meant that we never had any worries.
Our wedding day was unforgettable and amazing. We will cherish these memories forever and ever. We really have Jacqueline to thank for bringing it all together as she did. Her presence on the day was such a delight, too. We can't thank her enough! She's just beyond amazing and the personal touches were incredible. Thank you, thank you, thank you!”

Christine & Bryan
Location: Sugar Beach Events
Planner: Kendall Oreta
Photography by Matias Ezcurra

“Christine and I had the pleasure of working with Kendall Oreta from White Orchid Wedding, an amazing wedding planner who truly went above and beyond to make our wedding day unforgettable. From the very beginning, Kendall listened carefully to our ideas and preferences, and used her expertise to bring everything to life. She even provided suggestions for things that we had no idea would even be needed, but ended up making a huge difference on our wedding day.
Throughout the planning process, Kendall was always available to answer questions, offer suggestions, and provide guidance. She took care of every little detail, ensuring that everything ran smoothly and seamlessly on the day of the wedding. There were even a few last minute changes that came in, but Kendall and her team pulled it off without any additional stress on our end. Her attention to detail and her caring, thoughtful approach made all the difference. She was a true partner in the planning process, and her hard work and dedication paid off in the most beautiful wedding Christine and I could have ever imagined.
We would highly recommend Kendall + the White Orchid Wedding team to anyone who wants a stress-free, unforgettable wedding experience. We are so sad that the planning process is over, and we will no longer be working with Kendall. She was so much more than what we could have wanted in a planner. Kendall did an amazing job bringing our vision to life, and looked out for us as a friend. She is simply the best!”

robert & dianna
Location: Olowalu Plantation House
Planner: tiera holmes
Photography by meew meew photography

“We had the great pleasure of working with Tiera Holmes with A White Orchid Wedding for our Feb 2023 wedding at the Olowalu Plantation House on Maui. With living in Florida, we relied heavily on the expertise and recommendations from Tiera to make our dream wedding come true. When we first saw the venue and set-up the day before the wedding, my wife and I were both in tears at how much more beautiful the setting was in person. It's normal for there to be stress while planning a wedding from afar. However, Tiera handled the process so gracefully and assured us on all the details. She was just amazing!! All of our guests said that it was hands down the best wedding they've ever attended.
We highly recommend working with A White Orchid Wedding for planning your destination wedding in Maui. We couldn't have had the magical wedding without her knowledge and creative insight. Mahalo a nui, Tiera!”

Loren & William
Location: Olowalu Plantation House
Planner: Jacqueline Ishikawa
Photography by Matias Ezcurra

“I HIGHLY recommend White Orchid Weddings to any soon to be bride!! Working with Jacqueline was a dream come true and every detail was executed to perfection. I took a chance with them to help me plan a Maui destination wedding from Southern California and I can 1000% say I was not disappointed! Communication with Jacqueline was never overwhelming and she was always flexible and accommodating if I wasn't able to make a phone call. I never felt stressed working with her and our phone calls were like 30 minutes max once a month. It didn't feel like planning a wedding at all, it felt more like I was discussing my dream wedding with a friend and she made everything happen. The day of the wedding everything ran so smoothly and there were no unexpected delays or problems. If you're thinking of booking with them, you will DEFINITELY not be disappointed!”

Elizabeth & Stephen
Location: Makena, Hawaii
Planner: Carolee Higashino & Kendall Oreta
Photography by Dmitri & Sandra

“My mom, Carolee is the owner of White Orchid Wedding and my sister Kendall is one of the coordinators. I recently got married on Maui in October 2022 and now have a new level of respect for what they do and everything that goes into planning a wedding. I knew they were both amazing before but quickly found out what that really meant. Kendall is extremely efficient and helped me nail down all of the decisions that needed to be made in a quick and painless process. Carolee is the most creative person you will ever meet! She has a timeless style that is perfect for even the pickiest of brides (ie: me).
Growing up around weddings I felt like I knew a lot... but I quickly realized I would have probably missed about 50 things if I were to plan the event myself. Kendall and Carolee were extremely patient even when I changed my design board for the 5th time. I couldn't recommend them highly enough! I may be biased... but I think they are truly the best in the industry.”

Shelley & Ruel
Location: Hui No‘eau visual arts center
Planner: jacqueline ishikawa
Photography by anna kim photography

“Thank you again from the bottom of our hearts for being a huge part of our wedding day! We loved getting to work with you and being able to bring our dream upcountry maui wedding to life! We appreciate your help in creating unforgettable moments that will last us a lifetime. It was absolutely perfect! You made every step in the planning process very enjoyable!

Every single one of our guests loved the music, decor, food, and of course the drinks! We heard great feedback from our guests who had nothing but awesome things to say. You went above and beyond for us (esp at the end of the night to make sure our guests got home safe and sound). We would definitely recommend you to our friends and family who will hopefully get married on the islands!”

Kate & ryan
Location: private estate
Planner: Kendall Oreta
Photography by jana dillon

“I worked with Kendall Oreta of A White Orchid Wedding for my Maui destination wedding. Where to even begin… I was one of the lucky COVID brides who started planning my wedding in 2019 with Kendall, to be delayed twice, with a final wedding date of May 2021. I have several friends who were also COVID brides and I can tell you from firsthand knowledge, none were as lucky or were in the same hands that we were; not even close. And that is all because of Kendall. I have never worked with someone before who is so genuinely kind and positive, works as hard, is as dedicated to making your dreams come true, and who I respect more. Truly. Not once did she ever become fazed or waiver in our planning process. She is an absolute professional and one of the most patient and most attentive to detail people I have ever met. When we finally walked into our welcome reception and wedding ceremony space/reception space after two years of anticipation… I wept with tears of joy and gratitude. It was not just everything I had dreamed of, it was more. I could never have executed in the way she did or dreamt up even a fraction of the beauty she created. It was like looking into a high end luxury wedding magazine. Every single guest, including ourselves, is still talking about it being the best wedding they have ever been to. We got to know Kendall very well during the planning process and I can’t imagine having worked with anyone else. She is empathetic, laser focused, and literally EVERYTHING you need her to be in the planning process. If you are lucky enough to work with Kendall and WOW, absolutely jump at the opportunity and breathe a deep sigh of relief. You will not regret it!”

Kristy & Jason
Location: The Hui No‘eau Visual Arts Center
Planner: Kendall Oreta
Photography by Melia Lucida

“We were so blessed & lucky that Kendall of White Orchid Weddings took the reigns for our gorgeous wedding in Upcountry, Maui! We are SO HAPPY with how everything went! 
Kendall is a beautiful souled person who truly became more than a coordinator. We consider her a good friend. Her professionalism, calm, reassuring demeanor... set the tone for our whole wedding. The months leading up were much less stressful due to her encouragement, organization skill set & great, prompt communication. The days leading up to our wedding were worrisome due to impending hurricanes... but Kendall kept calm, communicated with us & all vendors.. and made amazing last minute changes to assure we would still have the outdoor wedding of our dreams! Complete with sun & double rainbows! Now THAT'S talent ;) We have said time & time again how we couldn't imagine our wedding day without Kendall! As the bride, I was able to relax & enjoy the moment of being a bride... knowing Kendall & her team were taking care of everything. I loved my choices in vendors & was so glad that Kendall had worked with 90% of them before. It made the whole experience feel like we were being taken care of by one big family who truly cared about your wedding day experience. So sooooo happy! We highly recommend Kendall of WOW! She will wow you!!”

evelyn & alan
Location: old lahaina luau
Planner: tiera holmes
Photography by Marylane studios

We worked with Tiera at White Orchid Wedding planning our destination wedding in Lahaina Maui. We are so pleased with how everything went and impressed with the experience Tiera was able to provide. We were nervous about planning a wedding over the phone and email from Alaska but quickly it turned to excitement as we knew we were in great hands. Tiera was on top of everything, had amazing recommendations, and kept in touch with us through the whole process. You can tell she’s passionate about what she does and strongly cares about providing you with a great experience for your special day. Tiera is a very kind, sweet, and personable individual that provided us with a beautiful wedding. Thanks Tiera!