Sarah said…

The Maui dream wedding was the best experience! Darci was always quick to respond when we had questions and everything went smoothly at the wedding. I feel so lucky to have found her, and we are grateful for the beautiful experience with my new husband, our family and friends.

March 23, 2024 TheKnot.com Review

Mylee said…

Darci was amazing to work with! She took out all the stress out of our wedding day and walked us through the entire wedding process. She answered all our questions and our day went absolutely perfect!!

TheKnot.com January 11, 2025

Joana said…

Got “Maui’d” on 1/10/24. Our experience was a bit extraordinary because our elopement was cancelled twice. It was originally supposed to be 8/23/23 but the Lahaina fires happened and decided to move the date. 1/9/24 was the chosen date but a storm came to the island that day and there was even flash flood warnings. On 1/10/24 the skies were blue and a rainbow even showed up right before we started. It all worked out after all…at the right time. Darci was accommodating and understanding all throughout. The hustle and bustle of weddings are not for me. She took care of everything and mainly just showed up for the ceremony. If that’s how you are too then book your weddings with her! Plus, getting married in Maui is a dream come true. Mahalo Darci, photographer Ian and the officiant Robert Kuya were all so nice… and the whole team! 🤍

January 12 2024 Google.com Review

Mylee said…

Darci was amazing to work with! She took out all the stress out of our wedding day and walked us through the entire wedding process. She answered all our questions and our day went absolutely perfect!!

TheKnot.com January 11, 2025

Catherine said…

Darci and her staff were the best. Thanks to Darci, she helped me with planning my wedding which was above and beyond my expectations. She was always quick to respond to my many questions along the way. Even though I had a small wedding, she always made me feel as though my small wedding was as important as a huge wedding. I definitely recommend her to anyone who is planning on a wedding in Maui. You won’t be disappointed. I can’t thank her and her staff enough for creating the wedding of my dreams.

September 30, 2023 Google.com Review

Jane said…

Darci and her team went above and beyond. We had a private ceremony. The officiant was thee most kind and genuine soul, she definitely has a passion for love. From beginning to end, finding the perfect spot to the photographer to the second my last name changed it was amazing! Darci did an amazing job! #HappilyEverAfter

September 9, 2023 TheKnot.com Review

John said…

Darci met with us prior to the wedding and gave us a gift card to an amazing restaurant, she couldn’t have be any sweeter and even greeted us with hugs. The ceremony went off without a hitch. Penny was our photographer and she was super nice and guided us smoothly to take breathtaking photos. Mahalo!

August 28, 2023 Google.com Review

Jessica said…

Darci and her team went above and beyond to make our day special! With the unfortunate events that occurred on Maui, we were a bit hesitant to continue with our wedding. Darci reassured us that she could still make our dream come true and that we were still welcome to the island. The locals were also very welcoming, and happy to have us, as tourism is their number one revenue. I couldn’t recommend her more! If you are having any second thoughts about continuing with a wedding in the future, please be assured, the rest of the island is open, and very welcoming! Everyone here is a delight! You can really feel the love and Darci has adopted families to help out during their time of need, which makes her and her team that much more great! Everyone was such a pleasure to work with, and we couldn’t be happier!

August 29, 2023 Google.com Review

Kathryn said…

Oh’ my gosh!! Where do I begin?! Darci is absolutely the most amazing wedding planner/coordinator/fixer/friend ever !! We planned to have our daughter’s wedding 2 weeks after the Lahaina wildfires and weren’t even sure if we should move forward after such devastation. Darci assured us that, yes, we were moving forward and going to have the wedding. The people of Maui and everyone involved in the wedding were so appreciative and welcoming to us all. I’m not sure how she did it, but Darci pulled it off, despite several cancellations due to the fires. My daughter’s wedding was absolutely flawless! From the ceremony, to the cocktail hour musician, to the fire dancer, the dinner, dancing, Photo Booth, DJ and everything in between!! Darci is very dedicated to her work and to making the day fabulous for the entire wedding party! From the biggest task to the smallest detail, Darci covered it all with expertise, kindness and professionalism .We couldn’t have asked for a better planner, who has now become a friend! Big Mahalos to Darci Palmer and her amazing team !! Absolutely the best !!

August 26, 2023 Google.com Review

Mindy said…

Could not have hired a more perfect wedding coordinator
I can express the feeling of love I have for Darci for helping plan the absolute perfect wedding. She took the time to get to know us. When the fire happened she was in tough everyday encouraging us to still come and helped us move everything to the other side of the island.

August 23, 2023 WeddingWire.com Review

Sheryl said…

Darci and her team took care of all the details, all we had to do was show up. She was always very responsive and extremely helpful. I highly recommend Aloha Maui Dream Weddings. It was the perfect day!

July 11, 2023 TheKnot.com Review

Daniel said…

From day one Darci was amazing and very attentive to my needs and wants. The day of the wedding the whole crew was amazing to The photographer Nicole, the Reverend Fay, the musician Alika. Thank you all for making it a magical moment. I would highly recommend To any one looking to look no further and give Darci a call. This team will make your dreams come true.

June 17, 2023 TheKnot.com Review

Lauren said…

When I first began planning my wedding, my venue recommended Darci and her staff at Aloha Maui Dream Weddings, and I was not disappointed! She was so easy to work with (even from afar), and was always quick to answer any and all questions I came up with. When we began planning the intricacies of my event, she had TONS of recommendations and ideas that all perfectly matched my vision. The entire day ran PERFECT and the end result was beyond anything I could have even imagined- straight from my Pinterest board! If you are looking for a team that knows how to take care of business to ensure your day runs smooth while making your dreams come true, I would HIGHLY RECOMMEND Darci and her team!

June 15, 2023 TheKnot.com Review

Jennifer said…

Outstanding! Our Maui Wedding was Absolutely Amazing!

May 6, 2023 Google.com Review

Kristy said…

We had a lovely experience and elopement thanks to aloha Maui dream weddings. Everything was well planned and communicate for an easy and beautiful wedding.

April 25, 2023 Google.com Review

Susan said…

February wedding

Darci was wonderful to work with. I sent in a request and within a few mins she responded. She had everything prepared for our wedding, flowers, photographer, cake and officiant and no stress for us as a couple. Our wedding was during Hawaii winter season but the beach she recommended was perfect weather on the day of our wedding. Robert the officiant was wonderful and Ian the photographer did a great job. Thanks to Darci we enjoyed a vacation with a wedding included and did not have to worry about making sure anything was done. Darci goes above and beyond and helps make a special occasion amazing.

March 9, 2023 WeddingWire.com Review

Sierra said…

Unforgettable

Our wedding was an absolute dream. Darci was incredible at making the planning process go as smooth as possible. We had a hiccup beforehand and werent sure if our officiant Robert Kuya would be able to make it, and Darci was able to get another in time. Both officiants ended up making it, and both Kahu Alalani and Robert Kuya performed our ceremony. It felt extra special and we will always have a piece of our hearts here. Definitely recommend!

Februry 5, 2023 WeddingWire.com Review

Sheryl said…

Aloha Maui dreams exceeded my expectations! Darcie was so easy to work with: she was quick to respond, accommodaring, kind, exceptionally professional, and she did’t miss a thing! She was a delight to work with. I highly recommend Aloha Maui! Dream Weddings, They took such good care of us. ♥️

December 21, 2022 WeddingWire.com Review

Valerie said…

Our wedding was the most magical, beautiful, and fun day of our lives. Darci effortlessly pulled all of the details together to make it possible. I communicated with her via text and phone throughout the course of 7 months, she was always patient, kind, and answered all of my questions. On the day of, Darci and Penny were just fantastic. Their attitudes were contagious, and they made everyone feel comfortable. Darci very clearly told us what we needed to do and we really felt like we were in capable hands. I trusted that I could simply tell her what I wanted and she would make it happen. And that’s exactly how it went. Our wedding was the best day of our lives and we will always be grateful to Darci and Penny!!

November 4, 2022 TheKnot.com Review

Brenda said…

My husband and I had been engaged since 2018 and the pandemic had sidelined our initial wedding plans in California. Coming from Canada, it was daunting to contemplate organizing a wedding in Maui but Darci made everything work for us. We enjoyed a glorious morning wedding on the beach with family and friends-even remotely by Zoom. We couldn’t have been more thrilled!

November 5, 2022 WeddingWire.com Review

Karen said…

Darci was wonderful. She helped us every step of the way. We travelled to HI from PA and had many questions. She patiently answered all of them. We missed our marriage license appointment because our plane was late and she helped us arrange another time. Sherylinn at the license center waited for us. Reverend Kuya was wonderful and our photographer Ian from Penny Palmer photography helped us feel comfortable and made memories for a lifetime.

October 27, 2022 Google.com Review

Alma said…

Everything about working with Aloha Maui Dream wedding was amazing! Booking a destination wedding can be a bit scary due to not being able to physically be there. I feel so lucky to have found Darci and her team. We tried other places, Darci topped everyone in communication and knowledge. Everything was all I wanted for my wedding. If you are looking for a wedding planner, do not look anywhere else. Trust Darci and her team and when the day comes just know that they will be there to make everything run smoothly!

October 3, 2022 Google.com Review

Dawn said…

Absolutely amazing ….. true professionals….. we had the most perfect day with the best people…… Darci you are simply the best…… your dedication to giving people the best experience is second to none xxx all our love Mr and Mrs Pearson ❤️

September 19, 2022 Google.com Review

Kristen said…

Chose AMDW!

I completely agree with everyone else here – Darci and her team were remarkable. I thought of myself as a pretty hands-off bride and had a slight moment of panic the month before our wedding… can a Word doc with a few pictures and notes be enough to execute a wedding? Well, it was literally magical! And it’s not just the couple saying that – everyone in our family and wedding guests did too. The venue, flowers, vendors, etc. were all better than I could have imagined. I left a lot of details up to her and she crushed it!

Darci is a total professional with a lot of experience and connections on the island. You can trust her for everything along the way. Which is exactly what you want for a destination wedding that doubles as a vacation! We enjoyed the wedding weekend with zero stress knowing that if anything came up, Darci would take care of it. I can’t recommend her and her team enough.

A couple of small notes in case it helps: It seems like she prefers text and email as a means of communication after the initial call (easier to refer back to, so I was on board). She has a well-oiled cadence that gets things done when they need to get done, but she has a lot of clients so it wasn’t super hands-on in our case until 2 weeks out. Then you feel like her top priority 🙂

September 9, 2022 TheKnot.com Review

Rebecca said…

Darci and her team are simply amazing! And it doesn’t stop with just the planning of the wedding! They are above and beyond amazing! You will not be disappointed!

From time of booking until a week after we arrived back home… still so responsive and helpful! I could go on and on about how wonderful her entire team is… but I promise you. Book your wedding with her and you WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED!

I never imagined that my dream wedding could be so carefree and without an ounce of stress! We simply showed up that morning at 8:00 am.. which at first I was like… seriously? But Darci assured me I would not be disappointed due to the color of the water and lighting the morning sun provided! Visit Penny Palmer photography on Facebook to see the magnificence of color for yourself!
Upon our arrival she had everything I described ready and on point, right down to a replica open ended lei I wanted carry draped across my arms. The ceremony was fun.. lighthearted and relaxed.. just as we dreamed! Her team is complete with just real down to earth people. The kind you would love to go out and have a night on the town with.

A few days after the wedding we ended up with a flat tire up in the mountains, an hour away from civilization.. within minutes she was on the phone with me, knew exactly where we were based on our description and helped arrange a tow truck to come get us! Then continued to follow up with us the next day to assure all was well!

I guess you could consider her and her colleagues the epitome of a full service company!

So if your reading this review as I did before booking with her.. don’t hesitate.. don’t question yourself.. email her and then sit back and relax, because the hardest part is over! The rest will be the best experience you can ever imagine!

September 7, 2022 TheKnot.com Review

Chris said…

A magical experience

With this being our first trip off the mainland US and not knowing what to expect, these wonderful ladies brought us the experience of a lifetime. We expected a run of the mill conveyor belt wedding service and were provided a breathtaking experience where we were catered to, explained, and put as the center of attention every step of the way. We were asked to provide a synopsis of our relationship prior to our vacation and were astounded when they recalled so many details, as if they did their homework to tailor the experience to us with extreme precision. Exceeding expectation is an understatement. We can’t recommend Darci and Penny enough!!!!

September 6, 2022 WeddingWire.com Review

Trish said…

I cannot recommend Aloha Maui Dream weddings enough! They made everything so perfect and so special. Coming from Ohio to Maui for a wedding is stressful and they made everything so easy! From the details of the day to post ceremony dinner recommendations! Darci and Penny are so amazing! Our ceremony was magical, literally like something out of a fairytale.

September 6, 2022 TheKnot.com Review

Jess said…

An Amazing Experience

Our wedding coordinator kept in touch and was available when needed, excellent service. Reverend Kuya was a pleasure to work with and created a truly authentic and memorable experience. The beach location and sunset was perfect. Thank you for making our day special and unique.

August 12, 2022 Google.com Review

Lisa T said…

Absolutely Amazing

From the very first start with Darci ,she was very personable ,knowledgeable and attentive to all of our wedding needs. We couldn’t be happier with her crew and services. We would highly recommend Darci @ Aloha Maui Dream Weddings. 🌺♥️ Penny captured moments of a lifetime.

July 25, 2022 WeddingWire.com Review

Jay and Shelly said…

Everything we wanted. Due to work circumstances, we had to quickly plan our trip to Maui which meant we had no time to plan a wedding. I emailed Aloha Maui Dream Weddings while sitting at dinner and had a response from Darci within minutes. We texted for a while that evening and we got all the information we needed to make a decision the next day. Three days later we got married with a wonderful officiant at Po’ Olenalena Beach. Darci was in constant communication leading up to the wedding and even the morning of the wedding as we were driving down to the south coast due to the huge waves.

The ceremony was beautiful and Darci and Penny took great care to take pictures safely due to the waves. Darci’s positive attitude and encouragement during the whole process was amazing and so helpful. She put our minds at ease and really helped us focus on the moment and our wedding.

July 24, 2022 WeddingWire.com Review

Steve said…

Amazing Experience
Darci and team were amazing to work with. They were a joy to work with throughout the entire wedding process. Even went above and beyond and changed the entire venue the day before the wedding due to swells taking out a chunk of the ideal section of beach that we had planned. She moved us to another beach which turned to be even better than we originally chose. It was a night to remember and every single person in our party said it was such a perfect wedding and reception!

July 23, 2022 WeddingWire.com Review

Megan Treadway said…

Our wedding was perfect and everything went so smoothly! I really appreciated Darci being so attentive and helping us sort everything out so quickly. It was our dream wedding elopement. The officiant was so sweet and made the ceremony feel so special. The photographer was very detail oriented and so nice as well! Couldn’t have asked for a better experience 😊

July 20, 2022 Google.com Review

Brooke said…

Darci and Penny are the absolute best! They make you feel so welcomed and loved! Not only did they go above and beyond to make sure my wedding day was all taken care of but they also made us feel so comfortable and not nervous. Darci kept in contact since day one of us booking our wedding and made sure everything was perfect !

Thank you for making mine and my wife’s day so amazing and one we will truly remember!

July 3, 2022 Facebook.com Review

Suzie Richards said…

Fabulous

I attended a vow renewal ceremony that was held at Olowalu on Maui. WOW! WOW! WOW! It was incredible! The venue was beautiful! The ceremony was sweet and tender and the bride and groom were so happy! Darci and team did a fantastic job with the setup and all the little details. They really thought of everything! There were games to keep the kids occupied, beautiful table decorations, great food and drinks! But that’s not all!

The entertainment during and after dinner was beyond my wildest expectations. Live music, hula dancers and even a fire dancer!!! (Who were all Amazing!) During the entire event, Darci and Penny never stood still and ensured everything was perfect while coordinating each incredible element without a hitch.

Penny ensured that photos captured every transition and they turned out perfect! She knows how to utilize the lighting to everyone’s benefit and the photos were extraordinary! (And this from someone who hates being photographed)

I highly recommend Aloha Maui Dream Weddings! They create memories of a lifetime ! I will never forget what a awesome ceremony this was.

July 10, 2022 Google.com Review

Mathew said…

I can’t say enough about Darci and her team of professionals. We put our trust in her and she did not disappoint. All of our expectations were far exceeded well beyond what we expected. She loves what she does and it not only shows in how she works with you but throughout all aspects of the experience. We had so much fun with Darci and her team that we also scheduled a Trash The Dress photoshoot with them as well while we were on Maui.

June 28, 2022 TheKnot.com Review

Michelle said…

So I don’t know where to begin… so I’ll try and keep it short (if I can lol)
Our dream was to get married in Maui, we googled wedding planners not knowing anything bout anything in Hawaii and we came across DARCI, and boy can I say she was God sent … she returned our call within minutes, and gave us so many options and answered so many questions that we had.
So here’s the story.

Me and my wife were supposed to get married Nov 2020 but due to Covid the hotel and Airline cancelled on us.. so we were all paid and ready to go… now I was sick to my stomach that this couldn’t happen and how will we know when it would open up and will we be able to afford it down the line … we’ll Darci was our angel she reassured us that we will figure it out and it would be just as we planned and better … she kept in touch with us often to just touch base , which helped ease the worries.

so fast forward to feb 2022… our wedding is planned and we are heading there , not knowing anything or anyone but her and her wife penny (thru emails and phone calls) well we arrive and Darci was more than just a wedding planner , she assisted us in everything .. from daily activities to places to eat and see to having the most AMAZING STUNNING FABULOUS WEDDING we could ever dream of having!!!

Our wedding day was so beautiful something we both we will never forget.. she took all our worries and threw them away… and I’m a worry wart
So I’ll cut this short now lol

If you are looking for someone to plan ur wedding and (we are from New York) & make it a day u will never forget then DARCI IS THE WOMAN TO GO TO!!

I will never forget our day or the woman who made it happen … Darci thank you for making our dreams come true.. u are a genuine wonderful easy going and worked with us so well we CANT THANK YOU ENOUGH

June 15, 2022 Facebook.com Review

Anna’s Review..

I’m saddened that this couple did not share anything with me until months later through this review – I thought we had fun together that day. Their guests and I spent more than a half hour laughing and talking about Maui history together while waiting for the second bride who showed up late. I was given no indication that either of them had thought me as negative and I’m so sorry that is their takeaway.

So– takeaways for future brides, no matter which company you choose.

When you have one of the 2 smallest beach ceremony packages, please do not assume that the Planner will drive to the other side of the island to meet you to stand and look at the beach together, especially if she is already doing a wedding on that day as well as running around town to pick up everything for your special wedding the next day.

If you decide to order a flower petal path: We use approximately 75-100 heads of roses. When you arrive to your ceremony 35 minutes late and you’ve chosen one of the windiest beaches on Maui, please do not expect your petals to still be in a path. We do wait until just before your start time to create your path, but the wind will scatter them everywhere and we have no control over that.

Photos: We do not stop ceremonies for outfit adjustments unless absolutely necessary because we want you to stay in the moment and enjoy the connection you are sharing with each other. Please remember to wear something that is appropriate for Hawaii heat and that fits you properly. Couples are always warned about how the day heats up and we always recommend that you start by 8:00. If you choose a later start time or decide to be late to your ceremony, you can expect to be hotter. If you know that you typically sweat a lot, you may wish to bring a handkerchief or such to address that issue.

Anna said…

My wedding was amazing! I loved every moment of my special day. We hired Darci mainly because she is also a LBGTQ person. I enjoyed most of my conversations with Darci. She seemed that she was willing and able to help us with anything we asked. OH BOY were we wrong! Leading up to our wedding day…Darci refused to meet us the day before at wedding location and she has the nasty attitude (we were not aware of that). We paid $110 for flower petal path…it was just random flower thrown across the beach. When obviously if you are paying this kind of money you would expect a design or actually aisle with flower petals down it. I wasn’t very pleased with our wedding photos.

They were a few photos with my sweating makeup (which could have easy been touched up before the photo for taken or touch up and then retake the photo) and my wife clothes were bunched up in most of photos during ceremony…paying attention to details while taking someone wedding photos is extremely important. Overall I was disappointed by the wedding planner once we arrived in Hawaii. We are so glad that our love overpowered the negativity from Darci.

June 11, 2022 Facebook.com Review

Brianna said…

Darci was wonderful! The wedding was absolutely perfect and well thought out. The vows she wrote for us were so beautiful. We will cherish that day forever!

June 11, 2022 Facebook.com Review

Laura’s Review…

I’m so sorry that she felt chastised as I in no way want anyone to feel this way- ever! A lot of good points can be gathered from this review for future brides, no matter which company you select:

If you buy one of the smallest packages that a company offers, please do not expect all the bells and whistles that other couples have received when they have spent the extra money to embellish their ceremony. That just wouldn’t be fair to the other couples.

If you choose to bring your own Officiant, we’re 100% supportive and will even fill in the blanks behind Hawaiian traditions on a conference call with him/her. But please know that you are taking away work from our local Officiants so please do not ask us to do all the research on your behalf.

If you choose to add a reception and not work through us for it, please do not expect our team to organize or handle it. You have a contract direct with the venue for that. We are happy to shoulder all the responsibility when you hire us to handle it. I do make recommendations for companies that provide flowers and hair & makeup. We want to reduce as much of the stress of planning as possible – if you do not want to use our recommendation, please do not feel obligated – you are free to use whomever you’d like. I do think the florist did a pretty good job matching her inspiration photo though.

Blue Bouquets

We do the best we can with communication. Covid caused the changing of gathering sizes on a daily basis here in Hawaii. We lost a State Agent for licensing and multiple emails were sent out by the former and replacement agents. We did step in to alleviate the confusion and move all clients to the new agent but did not know the other 2 were also sending out emails. We did think we were being proactive – apparently all 3 of us did and that caused more confusion. I will always be upfront and honest with you, even if it is not favorable to us. I will always do the best I can for you. Mahalo.

Laura said…

I would truly hesitate in recommending Darci as a wedding planner. We decided to go with her since she was a lesbian business owner so felt comfortable with her handling our same sex wedding. We started planning a year in advance and she was super responsive in her communication. The problems started when we wanted to switch our location from the beach (issues with numbers and covid) to Gannon’s which is where we had booked our reception. She made the switch for us but a few months later on a call with us she chastised us for not letting her know we made a switch. She didn’t recall being the one to make the change for us. On the same call, which was about 4 to 5 months out from our wedding, she mentioned she would refer us to a hair and makeup person. I never heard anything back. Two weeks before we were set to leave for Maui I get a text from a random number about my hair and makeup and my appointment that had been set. I had heard nothing about it. No mention of the name, the cost etc. I had booked my own hair and makeup, as did my wife, as I really decided to not to ask for anything extra from Darci. Invoices were consistently wrong. At one time there were emails back and forth, trying to correct an invoice with items needed for the wedding as I would let her know that we didn’t want the addition of she had left off a request and continuously the invoice She set our appointment to get her marriage license and the person we were meeting with sent us a detailed message. Darci sent a detailed message a few days later and it contradicted one or two things so we asked. She said, “well I don’t know what they send out”. You do this as part of your package but you don’t know? We had our own officiant and we needed help with information on knowing if our officiant could sign our paperwork. She said she didn’t know. Nor did she put much effort to find out. We did the leg work to figure it out.

Our personal friend officiant decided to hire a Hawaiian officiant to co officiate to help with the Hawaiian traditions which we were thrilled about. It was supposed to a surprise, but Darci accidentally told us about it. No harm done as it didn’t register until after. Our friend said, Darci was very timely in making the request happen. However, Darci was quick to charge our friend even though our package included an officiant. When I asked Darci about the charge she said it was because we got her as a day of coordinator instead. And she refunded the money. I let her know it wasn’t necessary for the refund but I did want to understand the charge. I had no idea she wasn’t also the day of person as I was led to believe they were one and the same. Perhaps our fault?

But I see these other reviews where she was there the day of? Does that change when you change venue. She wasn’t there for our reception and we didn’t ask her to be so still a bit confused.

Bottom line…. Terrible communication from midway to finish. Being fast to respond doesn’t mean you are accurate in your response. She also chastised us on our wedding day for not having our cell phones with us as she was trying to send a text telling us to meet in the lobby. Where exactly was I supposed to put my cell phone? My wife and I were already in the lobby. I asked “is this not the lobby?”. She assumes you know stuff that we wouldn’t know! It was maddening. Our floral bouquets were basically thrown at us (not done how we we envisioned, but still beautiful) and said “well I don’t know what happened with the florals, something happened”. We are pretty easy going and our day was beautiful, but we stayed on top of things and created the day we wanted. Darci created a headache for us. If you want a cookie cut out beach ceremony she is your person, if you ask for anything other than what she can do using her standard people then you might have issues. I am truly happy that there are so many positive reviews, trying to still figure out why things were a headache for us!

June 14, 2022 Facebook.com Review

KC Said… Amazing experience!

My husband and I got married (just the two of us) in Maui since we didn’t want any of the wedding planning headaches.. but we still wanted it to feel special and have beautiful photos from the day. I cannot say enough wonderful things about our experience working with Darci and Penny. Darci made the entire process SO easy – she handled all the details so all we had to do was show-up, no stress involved! She was so communicative and went above and beyond to give us a personalized experience and make our day absolutely perfect. Penny made us feel so comfortable and relaxed during the photos and they turned out BEAUTIFULLY! Definitely recommend to anyone looking to get married in Maui!

April 26, 2022 WeddingWire.com Review

Shelly said…

If you want to get married on Maui (trust me, you do), this is the company to contact. One email sets the ball rolling, and everything you need gets covered—even if you didn’t know you needed it. Ours was a purposely casual, toes in the sand event, because that’s the kind of people we are, but even those small affairs have a lot of behind the scenes things that need to be handled . If you’re not from there, it’s hard to know all the rules, so a local planner is really helpful. AMDW did it all—permits, license appointment, officiant, and all the info we needed to complete before and after we arrived. Extremely reasonable pricing. All we had to do was show up and kick off our shoes. 100% seamless in the paperwork process and our officiant, Reverend Kuya, was wonderful. He put everyone at ease immediately, which allowed us to relax and have fun while he bestowed us with a beautiful and meaningful blessing. I would recommend them to anyone.

March 12, 2022 WeddingWire.com Review

Laura said…

Wonderful Wedding

My husband and I decided to get married a week before the big day. I called Darci to see if this could work, and she made the process so easy. Between arranging the marriage license, flowers, hair/makeup, wedding official, music, photos, and video, really all we had to do was make a few decisions and show up. We both agree that this was the best decision and were very pleased with how everything from the ceremony to photos to video turned out.

March 5, 2022 WeddingWire.com Review

Erin said…

So easy and stress free!

Aloha Maui Dream Wedding helped us arrange our license and wedding in under a week! Given COVID challenges, we decided to have a minimalist wedding while we were vacationing in Maui. I never would have imagined that we could get married with so little stress (or planning!) The day was perfect and this company helped us make sure it was exactly what we wanted.

January 1, 2022 WeddingWire.com Review

Julia L said…

Aloha Maui Dream Weddings was amazing! My wedding was even better than I imagined. Darcy and her team were super responsive and very helpful. We actually had our original venue wash out and Darcy immediately solved the problem with an even better venue! My husband and I were very impressed.

December 23, 2021 WeddingWire Review

Maggie & Russ said…

We can’t speak highly enough about our experience with the fantastic people at Aloha Dream Weddings. Darci and Penny were AMAZING!

It’s usually very difficult planning a wedding or event from thousands of miles away from the location, but with these guys, it was seamless and stress-free. They were responsive, professional, knowledgeable, punctual, and extremely helpful the day of. They literally handled EVERYTHING! We were able to enjoy our beautiful day without worry, which was the most important thing to us. Darci and Penny aren’t just amazing at what they do, they are amazing people as well. They will forever be connected to us and our special day. We are super grateful that we stumbled onto their website, and if you’re reading this review…..look no further. They should be your choice. You won’t regret it!

October 31, 2021 TheKnot Review

Alyssa said…

Darci! Thank you so much for an amazing wedding! She was amazing, responsive, and super helpful! Would highly recommend

October 20, 2021 Google Review

Amy said…

Let me first start with how super amazing Darci was with helping me plan my simple,
basically an elopement wedding with only 4 of us. We had the basic package and no extra frills but she still
make me feel like I/We were a priority to get the wedding we had envisioned. She gave us great information on beaches best for sunset weddings and where to get a wedding cake. She also helped send us links on covid regulations for Hawaii. I really enjoyed her sense of humor and friendliness as well as again making me feel like my wedding was a big deal even though it was super small scale compared to what I am sure she is used to. The officiant to the photographer were also the absolute best! We LOVE OUR EXPERIENCE fully and extremely grateful. My only sadness is that I actually didn’t get to meet her. 🙂

Cheers and Mahalos for your time!

October 4, 2021 The Knot Review

Betsy said…

Darci and Penny were more than awesome! They respond quickly and assist to make your vacation as pleasant as possible. Giving us tips was awesome! Thanks Penny for the fun photos and making Jose laugh. A pinch here and there worked🤣! Thanks for making it memorable 🏝 oh we found the shaved ice-ice cream 🤣

September 25, 2021 Facebook Photo Review

Alison (and Andrew) said…

Prior to reaching out to Aloha Maui Dream Weddings, my then fiancée’ and I had to make a really tough decision to cancel our wedding that was scheduled during the labor weekend, due to the rise in Covid-19 cases. Feeling frustrated and sad, we decided to celebrate “us” in Maui and move forward with an elopement wedding ceremony. We searched and communicated with multiple wedding coordinators, in hopes that there would be a last minute booking availability. To our luck, most of the vendors were either already booked or they couldn’t accommodate our last minute request. After continually searching and almost giving up on this plan, we stumbled upon Aloha Maui Dream Wedding. During our first interaction with Darci, we knew that we were in good hands and would be taken well care of. Darci worked on gathering a wedding team promptly and was able to accommodate our Tuberose21 package wedding request. On the day of the big event, Darci and her team (Penny, Ian, Reverend Kuya, and Alika – the soothing ukulele musician) were ready for us, as all we had to do was be present. They made it very fun and an enjoyable experience. Darci really exceeded our expectations and is the best at what she does – wedding planning. We would definitely recommend her services to any couple that is planning to get married in Maui. Mahola again Darci!

September 14, 2021 Google Review

Amber said…

My husband and I were married in September 2021 and worked very closely with Darci and her team at Aloha Maui Dream Weddings. Darci and her team were so wonderful!! Every detail was handled and all questions were answered very quickly. By the time we got to Hawaii I was confident everything would be handled perfectly and it certainly was. Darci and her team made sure communication was clear and frequent taking the guesswork out of trying to plan a wedding from afar. I would highly recommend Darci and her team, it was a fantastic experience!

September 8, 2021 The Knot Review

Nicole said…

Thank you so much for making our vision for our wedding come to life! So grateful for what you & @pennypalmerphotography did for us!

September 8, 2021 Facebook Wedding Photo Comment

Jessica said…

Thank you so much!!! Very blessed to have such a talented and thoughtful team on my favorite day

August 26, 2021 Instagram Review

Blake said…

From the very moment we submitted our inquiry about date availability, Darci and her team have been nothing short of incredible. Truly, words do not express the amount of professionalism, kindness, sincerity and care that this team exudes. Everyone truly went above and beyond. If you’re thinking about getting married in Maui, look no further than this amazing dream team. Mahalo Darci and team!

September 2, 2021 Google Review

Anna said…

We had an extremely memorable wedding. I would highly recommend Darci’s team to anyone who wants to get married in Maui. Darci is very responsive throughout the whole process. As we never met the team in person before the wedding, I was a little uncertain what to expect. Darci replied to our questions very fast whenever we asked. The wedding day was the exact the same as I wanted, and some parts even surprised me. Video and photos are also high quality and delivered quickly after the wedding.

July 11, 2021 Google.com Review

Elena said…

I could not be happier with the elopement experience that Darci and her team provided!! Darci was truly phenomenal and went above and beyond to make sure that not only our ceremony, but our entire trip was a success.

May 29, 2021 Google.com Review

Kya said…
I don’t know where to start!

When covid hit, my husband and I were contemplating even going on Maui. I’m glad we decided to go! Darci has been nothing but caring, organized, and responsive! Every time I would text her freaking out, she would calm me down. LOL Fast forward to our wedding day, I wish it didn’t go by as fast as it did. During the ceremony and photos afterwards, she took care of our 2 daughters by keeping them occupied the entire time and they just loved her too! Ian, our photographer was absolutely incredible! Not only did he take his time with the precision of his photos, but he also educated us on a lot of things we would have never known about Hawaii 😍 Also, many mahalo’s to Reverend Kuya for blessing us and making us feel welcomed on Maui! If you are planning on going on Maui to renew vows or get married, this team of amazing people will take care of you! Mahalo for making my dreams come true and capturing them ❤️❤️ one love 🤙🏽

May 21, 2021 WeddingWire.com Review

Kelly said…
Fantastic service!

Darci made the wedding process so easy for us! She was super responsive when I had questions and the wedding site was perfect that she picked. I would highly recommend using this company!

May 20, 2021 WeddingWire.com Review

Paige said…

Darci is amazing!!! We planned our original wedding last summer and had every detail practically laid out and done. It was a very hard decision for me and my husband to postpone because of covid stuff but I am glad that we did. Darci was always super responsive and really eased my worries about planning a destination wedding. A year later we finally tied the knot on the most amazing beach I have ever seen during sunset. The ceremony was perfect, my bouquet was exactly the way I wanted it to be and the hair and makeup artists they recommended was fantastic too. Penny our photographer was also very talented and really captured me and my husbands personalities in the photos we took. The reverend was amazing too. Full of the Hawaiian spirit and it really felt like a special ceremony that you can only get on the islands of Maui. Hands down this was the best place and best company to plan a destination wedding. Me and my husband couldn’t have asked for a more perfect wedding!! Mahalo!! 🌸🌸🌸🌸

May 17, 2021 Google.com Review

Andrea said…

We couldn’t have asked for a more beautiful wedding ceremony! From our first contact, ALOHA Maui Dream Weddings took time to answer our questions and get to know us. Our officiator was amazing and incorporated meaning and positive energy into the ceremony. The ceremony had a timeless feel as the officiator spoke of family, presence and connection to all. We treasure the memories of that beautiful morning on Makena Cove for the rest of our lives (and have wonderful pictures from Penny Palmer Photography).Thank you ALOHA Maui Dream Weddings!

May 15, 2021 Google.com Review

Sandra said…

Great experience from the beginning to the end! Darcy has been super helpful all along the process. She was always available to answer all our questions, and she made things super easy for us. The ceremony was just perfect, everything went smooth, we just had to enjoy, Darcy was taking care of everything else! We definitely recommend her if you want to get married in Maui. Prices were affordable compared to the other packages and we like the fact that things were easily customizable and could match what we wanted.

May 14, 2021 TheKnot.com Review

Alisha P said…

STOP RIGHT HERE!

Aloha Maui Dream Weddings IS it!

Look no further! I promise you it does not get better than Aloha Maui Dream Weddings!! Darci, Penny, and the rest of the wedding team are the definition of a dream team! Our wedding was rescheduled due to the pandemic. We weren’t really sure how if it would work out this year but it did and it the whole experience exceeded our expectations. Darci and Penny kept in contact with us throughout the year checking in and giving updates.

It was great using that time to build a foundation of trust. They really care about their clients and it shows! When the date got closer they were so helpful in reminding us about testing, coordinating with the State of Hawaii to get our marriage license, providing any recommendations during our stay in Maui, checking in on me on the morning of our ceremony, and reminded us to not forget the rings and license docs before we headed out the door.

They were thoughtful and we really appreciated how communicative they were. Kuya married us and Ian was our photographer and those two were a hit! They worked so beautifully together and the ceremony just flowed and was stress free the entire time. It was absolutely perfect! Right after Kuya left the beach he submitted our license paperwork and we received an email that it was already filed. I figured it would take a day or 2. We were promised our photo packet within 3-4 weeks. NOPE! No waiting there either! We received them 6 days later.

Our WHOLE experience through a pandemic and all was top notch and exceeded our expectations. Aloha Maui Dream Weddings really work hard and create relaxing, stress free, and beautiful dream weddings. Ours was nothing less than perfect! I am so grateful we chose them to be part of our big day! Honestly you will not find better service, photography, attention to detail, or care from another business like them. They lead with love and are amazing at what they do. Ohana for life!! ❤❤❤ Thank you Darci, Penny, Kuya, and Ian— we are forever grateful to have had the opportunity to have this amazing experience with you.

April 19, 2021 TheKnot.com Review

Ashley said…

There isn’t enough time to share how wonderful darci is, and her business! Aloha Maui dream weddings is amazing, they took care of absolutely everything the moment I sent my first email, and it was beyond what I could have dreamed of! The ceremony was perfect, they were waiting for us at the site, she asked me what I wanted, and she made it happen! it was beautifully planned and I had to worry about nothing but showing up! 🙂 I 100000% recommend them if you’re looking to elope or plan your wedding in the most beautiful place with the most beautiful friendly amazing people!

April 8, 2021 Google.com Review

Kimberly said…

The most beautiful, spectacular memories of our life.

For me and my husband, this was the most magical experience for us and to share it with Darci and Penny, was truly like a part of our family was there. I got to know Darci through only phone communication, when I finally meet her a few days before the wedding, it solidified for me what a good soul she is. We were also lucky to get to meet Penny at that time too, by the time the ceremony came, it was so sweet to have them both there. Penny of course did all the editing of our pictures and man , she and the photographer were able to capture the emotions we were feeling that beautiful evening, as the sun was setting .and we were professing our love. The pictures are amazing.

This company is Darci’s heart and soul and it reflects in every action and movement she makes, in order to make your wedding day as special as you want it to be. I had to go on blind trust that someone would help make my special day just the way I wanted. And that she did. She listened to everything I wanted and gave advice and commentary exactly when needed. This is Darci’s passion and there is nothing she won’t do to allow you to feel and experience your special day. I feel very lucky I had Her to be able to put our most precious day together for us and that pretty much everything was done before We even got off the plane. Everything was perfect.

If your reading this review , I truly hope you choose Aloha Maui dream weddings for your special day because they, Darci, Penny and the whole team, honestly go out of their way to give you your wedding that you dream of. I am so happy and feel so blessed that they are a part of our memories for our most precious day that we will cherish forever.

Ps- you want to do the Hawaiian ceremony rituals, they absolutely make the ceremony! We are so so happy we did.

March 26, 2021 WeddingWire.com Review

Meaghan said…

Everything I Dreamed

My (now) husband and I decided a long time ago that we wanted to elope. During the Fall of 2020, we booked a trip to Maui, and I so casually said, “Let’s elope on the island.” He said sure!!! Then began the booking process… I went through several sites looking for an elopement package that felt authentic and reasonably priced. This landed me on the Aloha Maui Dream Weddings page. I was able to text the owner and ask ALL of my questions.

There were so many “add-ons,” locations, and Covid concerns. One of Darci’s first questions to me was, “Do you trust me?” Well… I only knew this woman for a short time, but she beautifully answered all of my questions and relieved my stress, so yes, I told her I trusted her. This was all she needed. She kicked it into gear with modifying my perfect elopement (we had 3 friends attend).

She chose the perfect beach (White Rock Beach) for my evening wedding, as well as she handpicked an amazing spiritual reverend (Rev. Kuya) for the ceremony. The evening could not have been more perfect. I felt absolutely no stress at all with Darci as my gal!

Aside from wedding details and planning, Darci would text me pictures of the weather when we were still on the mainland and flooding was taking place in Maui. She would text me the week before we left making sure we had all of our paperwork in order. She texted me the day we arrived wishing us fun adventures. She even texted me pictures of sunburn relief when she found out I ha been at the pool the day before my wedding(:

Darci made the entire experience so personal. I would recommend her to anyone wanting to have a special, stress-free event on the island!!

March 21, 2021 WeddingWire.com Review

Lindsay said…

Darci was so amazing! She made our elopement so seamless and took care of things I didn’t even know I needed. She provided a super personalized service and was on it from day 1! Thank you so much for helping us have the most beautiful wedding ever!

February 15, 2021 Google.com Review

Sandra said…

Stop looking!

THISSSS is what dreams are made of! There are not enough words to express our gratitude to Darci and the entire Aloha Maui Dream Weddings team! From painless planning, to flawless execution- the proof is in the details! From a distance, we felt a connection & knew we were in great hands! Having traveled from Florida, we had to blindly trust and put our Faith in their expertise and knowledge of the island! Thank God we did! From keeping a nervous groom calm during a freak storm and being flexible with locations to accommodate nature, Darci and Penny’s confidence and professionalism reassured this bride that my dream wedding would be absolutely perfect! AND THEY DELIVERED! We were blessed with the Hawaiian Wedding Trifecta- ⛈ 🐳 🌈- and they captured it all! A million MAHALO’s DONT GO ANYWHERE ELSE! You’ve stumbled on THE best of the best!

February 3, 2021 TheKnot.com Review

Jeff said…

Flawless wedding. After having our California wedding cancelled back in March, our Maui trip was our honeymoon. With less than three weeks to go before our trip, we decided to tie the knot in Maui. I found this company online, the process could not have been more smooth and easy. 8am on our wedding morning, everything went better than expected. Thank you so much, after the hell we went through on the cancelled wedding, this could not have gone better. Wonderful job, mahalo! We are both forever grateful!

November 18, 2020 Google.com Review

Christina said…

After changing our wedding twice because of Covid, and now being in Maui, we were lucky to just happen to stumble across the website. With the live chat feature, the immediate assistance from Darci had everything fall into place for us.

The whole process was stress-free. She took care of her everything. She smoothed the way with the Covid-time licensing. Even things once easy like leis, were challenges with COVID. But she took care of everything.

And the ceremony itself was beyond our expectations, both romantic and traditionally Hawaiian. She even helped us to zoom the wedding with our families. It was perfect. Can’t rave about them enough! Mahalo to you all!

October 21, 2020 Facebook.com Review

Nakkita said…

I cannot recommend Darci and her team highly enough. They created the most beautiful wedding we could ever ask for and made every single one of our visions come true. Being from the UK we were initially concerned that time-difference would make planning our wedding more difficult but Darci was available at all hours and no-doubt some of the most productive planning conversations we had were in the middle of the night for her and she never hesitated to make us feel completely at ease.

Darci also not only made our wedding day incredible but our whole holiday in Hawaii was significantly enhanced because of the input she had in planning our trips and recommending places to visit for ourselves and all of our guests. From booking nail appointments to hooking us up with the most amazing private snorkelling trip to Molokini Crater, her professionalism and devotion to her work is unquestionable.

Our actual wedding day went completely seamlessly all down to Darci, she had everything covered from every angle and her staff maintained the highest standards throughout! Thank you thank you and thank you again Darci for a magical time that we will never ever forget, we are truly privileged to have had the most incredible wedding planner who has know become a true friend to us!

Nakkita, May 9, 2020 TheKnot.com Review

Tyler said…

These gals gave my mother the amazing and magical wedding of her dreams!

Tyler, September 2020 Google.com Review

Anne said…

Darci made our wedding ceremony so much more than we could ever have envisioned on our own. She was professional, super responsive, flexible, calm, and provided the best suggestions and recommendations for anything we asked for and even things we didn’t even know enough to ask for! We had a total of 11 people at our beach ceremony and all of them agreed that it was one of the, if not THE, BEST wedding they had ever attended.

Beyond the gorgeous setting, Darci was an amazing officiant, providing a ceremony that touched on everything a perfect wedding is: meaningful, personal, spiritual, relaxed, fun, grounded and real…..

We honestly cannot say enough about her extraordinary services. It was stress-free and honestly just the most beautiful and joyful time for everyone involved! Book Darci for your Maui wedding and also use her partner’s photography services (see review of Penny Palmer Photography).

You will not regret the choice! We’d do it over again exactly the same in a heartbeat! Mahalo!

Anne, May 4, 2020 TheKnot.com Review

Sara said…

Aloha Maui Dream Wedding made planning so easy. There was no stress or worries going into the wedding day. There were certain details we did not want in the ceremony and they made sure they were not included. Penny was our photographer she was so easy to be around and be ourselves. Darci was by our side the whole time letting us know what we would be doing, how things will happen and making sure we were on schedule. We wanted a sunset ceremony and everything went smoothly, we had a beautiful ceremony. We cannot thank Aloha Maui Dream Weddings enough for our special day.

Sara, February 25, 2020 TheKnot.com Review

Michael said…

Darci and Penny are the nicest people and they made our day so perfect! They arranged everything for us and made it stress-free and beautiful! The pictures are amazing too! I’d highly recommend them to any couple who is thinking about getting married in Maui.

Michael, February 23, 2020 Weddingwire.com Review

Fi and Remy said…

Great friendly wedding coordination even from overseas
Darci was fantastic in helping us with our wedding coordination in Maui which we arranged as a last minute elopement ceremony, which we booked in just under a month from Australia. She is friendly and willing help as mush as she can, especially even after the ceremony when we needed help with some extra document while we got back to Australia.

It was also good value with different packages available compared to the other Wedding companies online. She had great suggestions to help us chose the different locations for the ceremony and there website actually has a lot of great information (despite not looking that new). Our Marriage Officiant was so sweet and friendly, just like your favourite uncle so it was great experience.

Fi, February 22, 2020 Weddingwire.com Review

Waziha said…

They really mean it when they say dream wedding!

If I could give them a million stars on everything I would!

Aloha Maui Dream Weddings really means it when they say “dream weddings”. Planning a destination wedding can be very difficult but Darci made it unbelievably easy. Before working with Darci, I was actually with a different planner at a different company and all communication was done via email. Each decision would take 1-2 days because of the time difference between Maui and Texas. Because things were moving at a snail’s pace, I started looking for other options and found AMDW (thank God!)

I told Darci my guest count and budget and within minutes she found a great option for us. By going with the venue she found for us, we saved a lot of money and we got way more bang for our buck. After signing on with AMDW, Darci was attentive and easily accessible via text and was SUPER prompt with emails. Darci is very knowledgeable, attentive, and straightforward – everything you need in a planner. From the makeup artist, to the videographer- Darci was able to save me so much money with all of the vendors she has access too. TRUST HER, she won’t steer you wrong. She has excellent taste but is always mindful of your budget. She also has a great personality and will definitely make you feel at ease from start to finish.

The day of the wedding was absolutely a DREAM. We had our wedding at Gannon’s in Wailea and it was absolutely STUNNING. We couldn’t believe that our venue could be so amazing! All the decor and florals she helped us pick looked gorgeous. Darci and Penny were with us the day of and Darci did a wonderful job managing our guests, bridal party and my tipsy groom 😉

Everything went very smoothly! Darci thought on her feet to alter the schedule slightly so that we could get cake cutting photos while the lighting was still nice outside. Gannon’s doesn’t set a set price for your open bar and will charge you per drink. We had an alcohol budget and when our bar tab was starting to approach our budget, Darci pulled me aside to let me know so that we could make the decision to keep going or do last call.

THANK YOU SO MUCH DARCI AND AMDW! We couldn’t have imagined a more perfect wedding for us!

Waziha, February 5, 2020 Weddingwire.com Review

Jennifer said…

Amazing company!

This company is truly amazing. They were extremely responsive, kind, and truly made our experience special. Darci is amazing and knows how to make your special day personal and special. I couldn’t have imagined our wedding day with anyone other than Darci and her wife! Thank you!

Jennifer, February 4, 2020 Weddingwire.com Review

Douglas said…

Darci made sure our daughter’s Maui wedding was perfect despite some significant challenges the morning of the wedding!! Firstly, the videographer coming from Lahaina was caught in traffic due to a traffic fatality. Darci jumped to action and had a replacement at the ceremony despite only a mere hour to organize it. Try to pull that off if your self planning!!!

Secondly, our chosen beach seemed to be potentially crowded as our ceremony time grew near but Darci used her professionalism to entice a private beach for our nearly our entire ceremony!! GLORIOUS!!
And the ceremony was simply outstanding!!

Look. If you want to risk your Maui wedding to save a few bucks, think again. Darci was worth every one of my hard earned Canadian loonies!!! I’d recommend Aloha Maui Dream Weddings to anyone!!

Thanks for ensuring my daughter’s wedding was forever memorable!!

Douglas, December 20, 2019 Facebook.com Review

Natalie G said…

Darci and Penny were fantastic! They made our wedding experience completely stress free and the ceremony was beautiful. Our families were so impressed with how smoothly everything went, especially since we live far from Hawaii and it was my first time visiting so I didn’t know what to expect.

Natalie G, December , 2019 TheKnot.com Joint PPP Review

Courtney said…

Finding a solid business to officiate an LGBT wedding was a little difficult. For the people that advertised, most offered similar packages and photography was ad hoc for an additional considerate amount of money – rightfully so as wedding photography is such a niche skill set.

Upon reaching out to Darci, I was met with such warmth that it was almost immediate my then fiance and I decided to choose Aloha Maui Dream Weddings. Coordination was so easy, especially because we eloped and pretty much scheduled a month, give or take, before we were to be in Maui to wed.

So again, with the eloping, we needed to be super stealthy. Darci and Penny even went the length of picking us up from where we were staying in effort to get us safely and surely to our designated wedding location. Which, by the way, was beautiful. We held our wedding early enough so the beach was relatively secluded. That was extra special. We also caught a little of that Maui mist, which, depending on your connection to nature – was an additional blessing.

Anyway, our ceremony was absolutely beautiful. The words Darci spoke and the energy/vibe that she and Penny provided was exactly what we needed and wanted for our day. It was an unforgettable day – all for the most pleasurable reasons.

Our photography package included a dedicated hour of shooting and we were provided with an extensive set of photos to choose from. You can’t go wrong with the ocean and Molokai as a back drop. Again, memories captured to last.

Wrapping this up, I’d say whether you’re LGBT or not, in a sea of Maui wedding services, I’m glad we chose Maui Aloha Dream Weddings. Aloha is definitely what we felt and it was a dream. Thank you Darci and Penny!

Courtney, December 1, 2019 Yelp.com Review

Ashley said…

Darci was fabulous and Penny was too… i had a total meltdown cause my skirt broke the morning of my elopement and Darci got me under control and made me feel at peace with her words of reassurance!! She even snapped at a few people on the beach for walking thru our photos 😂😂 Our day and our photos turned out wonderful.. we ❤️ you both!! Dominique and Ashley

Ashley, 10/8/19 Facebook.com Review

The Cash Family said…

Darci was absolutely awesome!!! She gets back to you quickly with any questions, she made the ceremony feel meaningful and special. I wanted a no stress just basically show up and marry my man and that is exactly what Darci and Penny did for us. They feel like family before you leave the beach. Thank you again for such a wonderful experience. Miss you already! The Cash’s

The Cash Family, 10/1/19 Google Review

Ekaterina said…

My partner and I had a beautiful intimate ceremony at Makena Cove in Maui at the end of Sep 2019 and it was romantic, personal and simply perfect thanks to Darci and a great photographer Penny who captured our special day. Darci was very helpful at answering all our questions before the ceremony, gave great tips on the best time of the day for the ceremony (for the morning, definitely go with 8am – trust Darci and you will not regret it). She was patient with answering our questions from what part of the island we should stay at, to makeup/hair/flower vendor suggestions. She made the wedding day stress free.

The ceremony itself was perfect for me and my partner and we will remember it forever! The photos turned out so great thanks to Penny, that we ended up buying the whole gallery as there were so many great shots, that we didn’t want to give up any. We strongly recommend going with Darci and Penny for anyone planning a wedding in Maui. Mahalo!

Ekaterina, 9/30/19 The Knot Review

Candice said…

Amazing! Hands down the best wedding planner I could have asked for thank you so much Darci. So accommodating and helpful with our wedding process. Ceremony was beautiful and so meaningful. Wedding was more then we could have asked for. Absolutely stunning scenery beautiful photos thanks to Ian and memory we will cherish forever . Can’t wait to come back in 5 years and renew our vows.

Candice, 9/26/19 Yelp Review

Colleen said…

Aloha Maui Dream Weddings exceeded my expectations! Darci was available to me every minute from the first time I contacted her. Her responsiveness was 100% and she understood exactly what I needed. She looked after every little detail, right down to picking a flower for my hair from her own Plumeria tree. Our wedding was absolutely perfect! Private, intimate and incredibly romantic.

Colleen, 9/17/19 TheKnot.com Review

Alexandra said…

What we expected to be an amazing day Darci and Penny made INCREDIBLE!!

From the start they set our minds at ease by replying quickly to any emails we sent answering any questions we had, setting our minds at ease that they had everything handled and we didn’t need to worry about anything because they had it all sorted!

Our wedding day was perfect, Our Beach was the perfect location, our own little paradise. We loved how it was focused on our relationship, our trials during our time together. It made the ceremony so personal and knowing it was specific to us was lovely!

We not only had an awesome wedding day we met two people who we were honoured to share our day with.

The photo’s told the story of our wedding so well, we are able to share our day with our family and friends even though they weren’t there.

Thank you so much Darci and Penny, we are so grateful!

Alexandra, 8/31/19 TheKnot.com Review

Caitlin said…

Darci & Penny made our wedding a blast, my cheeks literally hurt i was laughing and smiling so much! everything was better than I could have dreamed of and the videographer did an amazing job recording our ceremony so we can share it with our friends and family during our reception!!!! thank you both so much for everything!!!!!!!

Caitlin, 8/30/19 Facebook.com Review

Christy said…

We had our initial wedding planned by Darci and photographed by Penny and it was an amazing experience! They both were very welcoming and accommodating with every ask. We had such a connection with both Darci and Penny that when our 5 year anniversary rolled around we didn’t think twice to reach out to them to capture the special moment again for us!

They are both the utmost of professionals and we would recommend them to anyone looking to plan a wedding or anniversary on Maui!

Christy, 8/15/19 TheKnot.com Review

Phyllis said…

My husband and I were amazed at how easy it was to plan our wedding from the states. Darci handled everything and our wedding was so perfect. Our ceremony was so personal and beyond our expectations. I highly recommend Darci and her team to anyone that is planning on getting married in Maui! Penny was wonderful as well and the pictures came out amazingly. Mahalo!

Phyllis, 7/10/19 TheKnot.com Review

Carly Anne said…

Penny Palmer Photography and Aloha Maui Dream Weddings were simply amazing! My fiancé and I wanted a stress-free but intimate ceremony – we got exactly that but even better than we expected! I was initially a little worried choosing someone I didn’t know/hadn’t met be a part of our day and hoped it wouldn’t feel “commercialized.” Darci really took the time to get to know us and kept me informed throughout the whole planning process. The great communication and attention to detail made a huge difference. It gave me peace of mind and I didn’t need to worry about anything. I also had some inspiration images for photos, and Penny made sure she incorporated those into her shoot. They turned out beautiful.

Everything was a dream. I would 100% recommend.

Carly Anne, 6/21/19 WeddingWire.com Review under PPP

Tammy said…

Darcie was a complete joy to work with. She was so attentive and pleasant! Not one detail was overlooked. She text the bride several times on the big day to make sure she was calm , and didn’t need anything. She made all the guest feel so comfortable, it was like we had known her for years and were part of her family ! The photographer that was hired was fabulous and the officiant and musician were top notch… I would definitely recommend… positive vibes all the way!!!

Tammy, 5/29/19 Google Review

Megan said…

Darci and her team were amazing! I can’t say enough good things about them. Planning a wedding in Hawaii from Missouri, when you’re not familiar with the location, is not exactly an easy task. Darci was there every step of the way. She was able to plan a wedding that was 6 months away in a matter of hours. She had the musician, photographer, videographer, officiant, and location locked down the same night I first spoke with her. She was able to adapt our ceremony to fit us and not make it just another cookie cutter destination wedding. I told her over and over that she was my fairy godmother, and she really was. I don’t know that I could have pulled off everything she managed.

Megan, 5/28/19 TheKnot.com Review

Christine said…

All I can say is WOW. Darcie and Penny, we cant thank you enough for everything you have done for us! Darcie was amazing at putting everything together for the most beautiful ceremony me and David could ask for. It’s a little scary planning and not knowing what to expect when you’re coming from PA to Hawaii, but she made everything go by so smoothly. Flowers and cake were perfect! Everything was so flawless, and we cannot express how satisfied we are. Penny did a fantastic job with photos we are planning to purchase soon. She did a wonderful job for capturing our day. We are so happy, and thank you again for putting together the happiest day of our lives.

Christine, 5/27/19 Facebook.com Review

Rosalind said…

The facilitation of Tim & Tiffany’s Wedding was Absolutely Awesome. I would definitely recommend Ms Penny to anyone looking to do a Destination Wedding. From start to finish it was G R E A T!!!

The Cousin, Rosalind

Rosalind, 5/18/19 Facebok.com Penny Palmer Photography Page Post

Rachel said…

Darci was so responsive and friendly and helpful throughout the whole process of planning our Maui elopement. We did a little prep from her before the trip, and our ceremony was really beautiful and heartfelt, and it all went off perfectly. She helped us with all the logistics, including making our marriage license appointment, and she offered advice and info on all kinds of trip planning too, which was nice. Darci’s suggestion of venue and the early morning ceremony were great, we had perfect light and the beach was magical. Penny’s photography was beautiful, I’ve attached one of my favorite photos here. So glad we used Aloha Maui Dream Weddings!

Rachel, 5/4/19 Facebok.com Review

Morghan and Lincoln said…

Darci is a MUST HIRE when planning/coordinating a wedding. I started searching for a coordinator early in the planning process and I found her through TheKnot, went to the website and was immediately messaged by Darci asking if I had any questions. She sent pricing/packages that night and within a couple days we booked her day of coordinating services. From there she explained the process and what she needed from us. She sent over a detailed questionnaire that helped guide us in all the decision making for our wedding. We spoke on the phone, over text and through email and she was quick to respond and when she didn’t have time to answer all of our questions in that moment, she communicated when she’d have answers. Fast forward to the rehearsal, Darci did an amazing job making sure our wedding party knew exactly where to be and what to do.

When the groomsmen got a little out of hand, she pulled them aside to ensure they understood their part. We walked away from the rehearsal feeling at ease and knowing our day was in good hands. The day of our wedding she texted me to keep me in the loop that she was there and all was going well- this made it so we could relax! Darci got us all down the isle & had a shot waiting for us once we officially tied the knot! She also kept the guests engaged with our photo guest book and made sure to box our cupcakes for their favors. I do have to add that the night before our big day we had a last minute change to our guest list and I was able to text her details and all was taken care of. I’d advise you to stop looking around for planners/coordinators and BOOK DARCI!

Darci, thank you so much for all you did to make our big day special. I’ve heard from several guests that our wedding was the smoothest they’ve ever attended and that’s all due to you! You truly made our dream wedding come true. Lots of love, Morghan & Lincoln.

Morghan & Lincoln, 4/28/19, TheKnot.com Review

Jacalyn said…

Best decision we’ve ever made !!!
Darcy made are wedding magical. She took care of are every need. Called for all are reservations and set me up with Hair and makeup. We didn’t have to worry about anything at all. Are ceremony was everything and more then I could of imagined. Dacry and kuya (Minister) where so nice and friendly, felt like they where family. I highly recommend this company, there amazing and the best for your special day. We also had an incredible photographer (Penny Palmer) who took breathtaking photos. We now have the most beautiful photos and memories to share for a lifetime. Thanks to all of them!

Jacalyn & Benjamin, 4/3/19, Google.com Review

Madonna said…

Dreams come true

When you’ve had a dream all your life from childhood & knowing you want to visit Hawaii & share that experience with the one you love it was the perfect choice to have chosen Aloha Maui Dream Weddings to create our perfect moment without problems . When you live on the side of the world 🌎 Australia in my case or anywhere for that matter Darci & Penny can put your mind at ease and make it all come together. Thankyou girls for all your ideas & being open to ours. Madonna & Gusti

Madonna & Gusti, 4/3/19, WeddingWire.com Review

Clinton & Leslie said…

Darci is the best!
Just wow! You think you’re ready, and then Darci comes in and you realize, I didn’t have it worked out at all. That’s the genuine feeling that my husband and I had last week. If you’re looking for a coordinator, do not hesitate with Darci. We had a 70 person wedding and Darci was nothing short of AMAZING! She’ll keep you AND your guests of track. She truly was the difference maker in our wedding and my wife and I could not have been happier with our decision.

In addition to being a true professional, Darci was incredibly accommodating and made sure we were comfortable and taken care of all night.

Clinton, 3/20/19 WeddingWire.com Review

Marisa said…

Darci was wonderful every step of the way! The staff dispatched for our wedding day was also magnificent!! Kolleen Wheeler the minister was absolutely great! Bruce the photographer was also great! A big shout out to Tarvis the musician…a great talent! Highly recommend Aloha Maui Dream Weddings!!!!

Marisa, 2/27/19, Facebook.com Review

Jason & Lisa said…

Absolutely BEST wedding planner for our Big Day!

I could not be happier with AMDW! Our wedding coordinator, Darci, was so great!! She really took the stress out of planning our destination wedding. Darci was incredibly responsive to all my questions and concerns, and super flexible with all my ideas of a perfect day! She made sure our once-in-a-lifetime day was flawless – absolutely perfect in every way!! If you want your dream wedding to become a reality, choose AMDW for your Big Day!

Jason & Lisa, 2/7/19, TheKnot.com Review

Ciarra said…

Our day was everything we imagined and so much more! Darci and Penny were both professional yet friendly and awesome at everything that they do. The were prompt, fun, funny, and I didn’t have to sell my property to have one of the most beautiful ceremonies I could imagine. From the beginning to the end, they were on point! I strongly suggest Aloha Maui Dream Weddings!!!! Thank you again ladies for everything.

Ciarra, 1/18/19, Facebook Review

Lisa said…

AMDW was an absolute pleasure to work with planning our special once-in-a-lifetime dream wedding! Darci was so supportive & responsive every step of the way – totally taking the stress out of our Big Day! Darci and her entire team really went out of their way to make sure everything was perfect for Jason and I! We honestly couldn’t be happier with our wedding and reception – everything was literally perfect!

Thank you to Rev Kuya for beautifully personalizing our ceremony, Manutea Nui E for the incredible fire dancer, beautiful hula dancers, and exciting drummer, Ukulele player Jimi Canha for entertaining us all evening, Cafe O’Lei Kihei for the delicious luau food, Maui Wessing cakes for our lovely Island Lilikoi cake, our super fun bartender for making amazing Mai Tais and our local florist for creating unbelievably gorgeous arch pieces, table center pieces and my picture-perfect bouquet! I literally can not THANK YOU ALL enough!!

Lisa, 1/20/19, Bride-Advisor Review

WOW!!! 😍😍 I can’t even form a coherent sentence to tell you how much I love all of these photos!! I knew they were gonna be stunning, amazing, gorgeous and breathtaking…but these are somehow even better than all of that! Penny Palmer, you truly have outdone yourself and I can’t wait to see the rest!! THANK YOU!!! And don’t even get me started with Darci Palmer!! She helped me plan my dream wedding and then executed it flawlessly! My once-in-a-lifetime Big Day was absolutely perfect because of you! It was even better than I imagined!! I will forever be grateful to AMDW for the priceless memories you created for Jason and I along with our families 💗 MAHALO!

Lisa, Olowalu Plantation Maui Wedding, 1/11/19, Facebook Review

Lindsey said…

Aloha Maui Dream Weddings literally make our Maui dream wedding a reality. Darci assisted us with everything which meant the world seeing as we are in Arizona. However, regardless the distance, I never worried with Darci in charge. She always put my mind at ease and provided a team of professionals that I will NEVER stop singing the praises for. They gave us the most beautiful, unforgettable experience and we can’t thank them enough.

Lindsey, 12/27/18 Bride-Advisor.com Review

Paul said…

In June of this year we attended my daughters wedding on Maui. She booked it through Aloha Maui Dream Weddings with Darci Kalaki Palmer. The wedding turned out so beautiful. Darci bent over backwards to provide her with everything she needed. The traditional Hawaiian Ceremony could not have been more perfect. I would recommend this company to any of my friends or family. They went above and beyond providing memories for my daughter for a lifetime…Mahalo!!!

Paul, 12/24/18 Bride-Advisor.com Review

Lyndsie said…

As stressful as planning a wedding can be, planning a destination wedding is even more so…Not knowing how to get beach permits, how to get an agent for the marraige license, or having any knowledge about the area or beaches we decided to hire a wedding coordinator…Something we originally had no intention of doing…That is how we found Aloha Maui Dream Weddings…And it was the BEST decision we ever made…From Day 1 Darci was responsive, kind, and helped put every concern I had at ease…She had all the answers and knowing she had everything under control let me ENJOY the weeks leading up to the wedding instead of being in a constant state of panic wondering if everything would work out…And even when there was a last minute change made by the cruise line that was out of our control, Darci worked her MAGIC to make everything right…We are BEYOND grateful for her and what she did to make sure our day went FLAWLESSLY…We always felt like a priority and that she truly cared about us…She could not have been more PERFECT…She is ABSOLUTELY the most amazing person to have on your side when planning your “I do’…And not only did we love her, we loved the team she put together…We could not have picked better people to share our day…Our officiant Reverend Kuya felt more like a member of our family…And the genuine love in which he spoke our vows and conducted our ceremony brought me to tears…He is such a beautiful soul and we wouldn’t have wanted anyone else to perform our wedding…Everyone was in AWE of him and we even had someone say it was the best wedding they ever attended…We are so thankful for him…

And last but definitely not least, our photographer Ian from Penny Palmer Photography that Darci also scheduled…All I have to say is, WOW…When we first decided on a beach wedding in Maui, I Google searched wedding pictures and only hoped we could have pictures a fraction as spectacular as the ones online…Not only did Ian meet the challenge, he surpassed anything and everything I imagined…His level of talent, skill, and passion for his work is second to none…We never felt rushed or limited in what we could do…We trusted him 100% and his experience and love of his job created some of the most incredibly stunning shots I have ever seen…He would let us look at some of the pictures on his camera as he was taking them and we couldn’t believe it was us, they were so phenomenal…He was able to capture our love for each other and the beauty of Maui all in one…He impressed us beyond words and we couldn’t be more thrilled with the outcome…

That being said, we owe everything to Aloha Maui Dream Weddings and Penny Palmer Photography…They were able to make our day into a dream come true…We can’t thank them enough…And we will never forget them or what they did to make our forever perfection…And I will never stop recommending them or singing their praises…Thank you Darci, Kuya, and Ian…We love you! ❤

Lindsey M, 12/2/18 Facebook.Com Review

Connie said…
Aloha Darci –

I am now home and just reflecting on my daughter’s wedding. It was perfect and you and your staff made it even more spectacular. Your wisdom and counsel made planning so so easy. You and your staff gave us a most perfect “rehearsal dinner” and wedding day.

Andrea was so calm and caring and an expert in all details. Her tables were beautiful as was her ring of flowers. Kuya was amazing with his nature, words, wisdom and joy he projected. Julia and Edgar were in tears (as was I) remembering his words and blessings on their marriage and path ahead. Jimmy was so kind to learn the songs that meant so much to Julia and Edgar. Nicole and her assistant were perfect capturing the essence of the event and we are all excited to see her vision. I cannot say enough about Luis during the time he spent with us. He was so much more than an interpreter. He felt like part of our family and we are ready to adopt him.

My husband David we are sure was there looking over all the details and so pleased with a wonderful smile on his face. He was that kind of man, a Godly, happy, very very funny man who fiercely loved us all. I missed him terribly as I walked Julia down to the circle of flowers, but felt him walking with me and giving me strength to lead this family

So give yourselves a hug, a pat on the back and a day at the beach. If you ever need a recommendation I am here in all ways.

Blessings and joy to you,
Mahalo
Connie F.

Connie, 11/16/18 The Knot Review

Nicole said…

We hired Darci to coordinate our wedding in Maui and never looked back. She responded to my online inquiry within a few hours which I always appreciate especially with the 6 hour time difference where we are. She immediately answered all my questions about how the process works and we booked her right away. She immediately coordinated our photographer, hair and makeup and officiant. All the details were taken care which left us with nothing to worry about! She always checked in and if I had a random question, she always had the answer. Plus her prices were much lower than most other companies which is a big plus and her vendors she works with were all excellent! Hire Darci and you won’t regret it!

Nicole, 10/18/18, TheKnot.com

Rosita said…

Long overdue, Darci, Penny, and her entire team created our wedding day exactly how we wanted it to be. They exceeded our expectations. We live in Florida, and we have to admit we were nervous in investing so much on our special day. but Darci’s communication throughout our planning, all her suggestions, advice and reassurence removed all our doubts. Mahalo to you all for making this day an amazing beautiful, blessing. 🤙🌺

Rosita, 10/11/18, Facebook.com

Cheryl said…

If you are reading this trying to decide which wedding planner to pick in Maui like we were a few months ago………..PICK THIS ONE!!!

To say Thank you is a understatement and 5 stars would never be enough. We are so very lucky to have found Aloha Maui Dream Weddings! Darci is the most attentive, organised and dedicated wedding planner who’s attention to detail is outstanding. Darci made our special day so perfect with all the personal touches.

Nothing was ever too much trouble from the initial email to even after the wedding where she helped with where to eat, taxis and local trips which weren’t even part of our wedding day. Penny captured our day perfectly with the most awesome pictures, she made us feel at ease the whole way through and we had so much fun with her! Darci and Penny are the dream team!!!! Mahalo from the UK xx

Cheryl, 10/4/18, TheKnot.com

Marvin said…

I contacted Darci after reading all of the great reviews for Aloha Maui Dream Weddings. I wanted to have a 25th. anniversary SURPRISE vow renewal ceremony on our favorite Maui beach (we had been to Maui before). My wife was to know nothing about it until the ceremony began. It was to be on her fiftieth birthday, but on that day Hurricane Lane hit, and we had to cancel the entire trip.

We rescheduled a month later, and Darci made sure that everything we had planned for the original date came to pass on the new date. The surprise went off without a hitch. I told my wife that I wanted us to get dressed up, go down to our favorite beach, and find someone to take some mobile phone pictures of us. When we got there (and my wife composed herself after the surprise), Darci, Penny and Kuya provided us with exactly the low-key Hawaiian ceremony I had requested.

Penny’s pictures were beautiful, and they even had a special vow renewal sign made up for us to use in the pictures. The affair was affordable, fun, loving, and if I were to do it again I would certainly use Aloha Maui Dream Weddings. Thanks Darci, Penny and Kuya for making our special event so wonderful!

Marvin, 10/3/18, TheKnot.com

Rachel said…

We decided to get married while we were in Maui, 6 days before we arrived there. I was in a panic to say the least. Thinking to myself, that there would be no way to pull a beautiful wedding with such short notice.

Darci Responded quickly. She asked what I wanted and Voila – like magic she had it all done. She was easy to work with, organized and through. Darci exceeded my expectations in every way. Literally this was the easiest, best day of my life. Darci and Penny, Thank You so much for making our day truly magical.

Rachel, 10/2/18, TheKnot.com

Tessa said…

Words cannot even begin to describe our gratitude to you both for making our wedding day the most magical memory we will cherish & treasure forever. Our entire experience from beginning to end with you both has been amazing! We truly cannot thank you enough for bringing our dream to light & joining into marriage together. We are forever grateful to you both!

Tessa, 9/25/18, Instagram @WeddingsInMaui

Amanda said…
PERFECT!!!!
Destination Wedding without a worry!!!!

I loved every minute of our Maui dream wedding!!! It was easy because Darci from Aloha Maui Dream Weddings put the whole thing together for us! She got to know us through email and text and by the time we got to Maui we could relax bc everything was set!!! Location, flowers, music, minister, photographer, unity vessel, marriage cert, dinner! I couldn’t be happier!!!!

Amanda, 9/3/18, TheKnot.com

Carrie said…

There aren’t adequate words to describe how amazing Darci was! Planning a destination wedding from CO could have been stressful and difficult, but Darci made is the complete opposite. She took care of EVERYTHING and it could not have been more perfect. From the personalized vows (drawn from just jokes in conversation between us and little tidbits I mentioned about my husband) to the fun, funny and inclusive wedding. All our guests commented how amazing she was.

Photography was incredible too. I can’t recommend Darci enough! We are so grateful to her for really making our day perfect and unforgettable!

Carrie, 7/27/18, TheKnot.com

Meachel said…

Looking at all the great reviews, it should be no surprise that our experience was AMAZING! We are not a fussy couple and didn’t really think of details for our wedding day. Honestly, we were excited to be married, but not into the logistics of it all. I’m sure had we chosen anyone else for our planning and photos, all would have just fallen flat and nothing special. Darci and Penny took care of everything and kept us excited in the days leading up to our elopement on the beach. We deferred to them (the experts!) on many of the decisions and they knocked it out of the park!

There is no way I could have made everything turn out so wonderful on my own. Soooo Happy!!! Mahalo!! XO

Meachel, 7/19/18, TheKnot.com

• Quality of Service: 5.0
• Responsiveness: 5.0
• Professionalism: 5.0
• Value: 5.0
• Flexibility: 5.0

Michael said…

I am so happy to leave a review for Darci at Aloha Maui Dream Weddings! From the very first contact, through the end, the responsiveness and service was more than I could ask for. She was always available and took care of all the details. This was the most care-free experience, just what I needed. Her attention to detail personalization of our ceremony was amazing and heart-felt. Thank you for a wonderful experience!

Michael, 7/17/18, WeddingWire.com

• Quality of Service: 5.0
• Responsiveness: 5.0
• Professionalism: 5.0
• Value: 5.0
• Flexibility: 5.0

Kya said…

My special day was all thanks to Darci! She’s attentive and worked with me by phone and text consistently. I was appreciative of her prompt responses, attention to detail, and planning skills. I would definitely recommend this company to make your day special. Also, Rev. Kuya made our ceremony remarkably beautiful and memorable;)

Kya, 7/14/18, WeddingWire.com

• Quality of Service: 5.0
• Responsiveness: 5.0
• Professionalism: 5.0
• Value: 5.0
• Flexibility: 5.0

Amy said…

I had been asked by my (my now husband) to Elope with him in Maui at the beginning of this year. I had no idea what to expect or knew how elopements work but I knew it fit us the best because we consider our relationship very intimate. He searched for an Elopement package and found Aloha Maui Dream Weddings and once I got on the phone with Darci Palmer, I knew how much she loved her job and would do anything she can to make our stay very welcome and special. It was the best day of our lives and we wouldn’t have it any other way despite what others think.

Aloha is the best word to describe love and a lifestyle to go by.

Amy, 7/12/18, WeddingWire.com

Alison said…

Darci and Penny, Where do I start?!

I was never the girl that dreamed about their fairytale wedding growing up. I never imagined my perfect wedding dress, hair style or decor. Not to Imply that I never thought it would happen one day, it was just not something I pictured as a little girl.

When Rob and I got engaged, I had NO IDEA where to even start! I joined all of the bridal email list to hopefully gain some clarity. It didn’t work, lol. Overwhelmed doesn’t even begin to touch on how I was feeling.

After Rob and I decided that we would “elope” in Maui, it got even more overwhelming. How was I supposed to plan our wedding 4,605 miles away. I googled so many companies. I almost chose a different company until they sent me a sample wedding video. It made me cringe.

I started focusing more on the reviews of these companies. I came across Aloha Maui Dream Weddings and loved the reviews I was reading. I reached out one night and the planning began.

We put 100% blind trust in these women solely based on social proof and that is why I hope anyone reading this, that might be on the fence, chooses AMDW!

From the start, Darci put my mind at ease. She was readily available for me whenever I wanted to talk, even with a 6hour time difference and anytime I started to panic, she would bring me back to normal and reassure that everything would be great! She scheduled our marriage license appt, she linked me up with Bea from Classic Elegance Artistry who made me feel like a princess and she made sure every single detail was perfect! We had an awesome unity sand ceremony that included my son, who also got a Lei during the Lei exchange.

These 2 ladies then hiked almost a MILE down a cliff to accommodate a photo shoot that we really, really wanted. It was hot and uncomfortable but once we were down there, Penny was in her zone. She is so professional and so good at what she does. I could not have asked for more from these two!

For the little girl who never dreamed about her wedding day, If I had, I am POSITIVE it was exactly how June 29th 2018 went.

We are glad to have you both as our Ohana now! We love you!
Mahalo!

P.S. Small or large weddings! They will get it done for you!

Alison, 7/7/18, TheKnot.com

• Quality of Service: 5.0
• Responsiveness: 5.0
• Professionalism: 5.0
• Value: 5.0
• Flexibility: 5.0

Kya said…

My special day was all thanks to Darci! She’s attentive and worked with me by phone and text consistently. I was appreciative of her prompt responses, attention to detail, and planning skills. I would definitely recommend this company to make your day special. Also, Rev. Kuya made our ceremony remarkably beautiful and memorable;)

Kya, 7/8/18, WeddingWire.com

• Quality of Service: 5.0
• Responsiveness: 5.0
• Professionalism: 5.0
• Value: 5.0
• Flexibility: 5.0

Mercedes said…

Darci and Penney made our day so very special. They are very professional and make sure everything is perfect for your day! They took there time making sure our wedding was perfect and that our photos were perfect as well. I would highly recommend them! We cannot wait to go back sometime down the road and renew our vowes! ise you will not get a better wedding planner and photographer than these two wonderful ladies! Amazing! So thankful!

Mercedes, 7/8/18, WeddingWire.com

• Quality of Service: 5.0
• Responsiveness: 5.0
• Professionalism: 5.0
• Value: 5.0
• Flexibility: 5.0

Angela said…

I don’t even know where to begin on how amazing Darci & Penny are! From the instant I was interested in a Maui wedding until I returned home from our Maui wedding/honeymoon, Darci took care of every detail (to include my cake and flowers) and Penny captured every precious moment of our new lives together in the perfect lighting. From where to stay, eat, hike and relax… you name it, they helped us! They felt like old friends we were coming to visit. 100% top notch quality with everything and I promise you will not get a better wedding planner and photographer than these two wonderful ladies! Amazing! So thankful!

Angela, 7/5/18, WeddingWire.com

• Quality of Service: 5.0
• Responsiveness: 5.0
• Professionalism: 5.0
• Value: 5.0
• Flexibility: 5.0

Krista said…

I seriously wish I could give this company a rating of 10 out of 5! I was pretty anxious about trusting someone to put together the destination wedding of my dreams but with Aloha Maui Dream Weddings, it was so easy and I was surprised at how much it exceeded my expectations. I was able to make all of the decisions about every aspect of the wedding without having to do the work. I was able to focus on my family on the day of the wedding, rather than worry about all the stresses that come with putting together a ceremony. The photos of our wedding by Penny Palmer Photography are breathtaking! I would 100% recommend anyone to trust Aloha Maui Dream Weddings for their special day! Best decision ever!!

Krista, 6/30/18, WeddingWire.com

Amanda & Brandon said…

Thank you two so much for giving Brandon and I our dream wedding. You two were a pleasure to be around and you helped calm our nerves. The photos are absolutely stunning and all our friends and family are jealous. We will definitely be recommending you to any of our friends looking for a destination wedding.

Mahalo!

Amanda and Brandon, 6/9/18, card posted on Instagram @WeddingsInMaui

Jacqueline said…

Neither of us had been to Hawaii, let alone Maui, and we were a little out of our depth. Our goal was to take a once in a lifetime trip and to get married. We wanted something to encompass the significance of the occasion, yet simple enough not to overshadow it. We also wanted a few choice photos of our memories, and to ensure that both of our belief systems were represented. After researching, I determined that our order was a little too tall. Even though it seemed like simplest would be best, I quickly discovered that extravagance was a little easier to find. I was not confident that we would locate what we were looking for (without paying more than we wanted to pay). Unwilling to give up just yet, I stumbled across the Plumeria Package with Aloha Maui Dream Weddings. The package was perfect, and add-ons were available if desired. I contacted Darci that evening. Even with a six hour time difference, I had a reply immediately. The date we wanted was available. Darci was very informative but not overwhelming. In a matter of a few days, I had our date reserved for the ceremony, and a date, time, and location for meeting with the person facilitating our marriage license. A few months later, my fiancé and I were ready to go! Darci sent us detailed directions for our story-book-perfect sunset beach wedding. When we arrived at the location, she said that the beach was still a little busy, but she asked us to trust her because she had another site in mind. We followed her to paradise. I wish I had the words to describe this beach, but I’ll settle for idyllic. By a stroke of luck, no one was on the beach, and we had a little slice of paradise to ourselves for the most special moment of our lives as a couple. We had asked for a spiritual ceremony, so when Darci began by asking us to feel gratitude for this moment and this place, I knew we had made the right decision entrusting our day to her. The ceremony was lyrical, spiritual, and encompassed the spirit of aloha. As it progressed, Pennie was busy at the camera, capturing all the nuance and smiles my new husband and I had for each other. Our wedding had everything we wanted, including the personal touches of two ladies who deeply cared that we fully experienced the moment. After the ceremony, and back to reality, we received our wonderful photos and shared them with family and friends. We picked our favorites which we proudly display in our home.

I strongly recommend Aloha Maui Dream Weddings. My husband and I received the experience of a lifetime that perfectly complemented our personality as a couple. Our photos were gorgeous. Our ceremony was ideal. Our moment was perfect, and we have Darci and Pennie to thank for that.

Jacqueline & Sam, The Knot, 6/1/18

• Quality of Service: 5.0
• Responsiveness: 5.0
• Professionalism: 5.0
• Value: 5.0
• Flexibility: 5.0

Brittany said…

I am so thankful I found Aloha Maui dream weddings! Our wedding truly was a dream. Darci is by far the best wedding planner in the world, she made me feel special and she was on top of everything it was hard for me to believe she actually had other weddings she was planning becasue of how fast she always responded to everything i asked for she made the experience so much better. Not only is Darci the most amazing woman on the island but her team is absolutely amazing they were all friendly and amazing at their jobs. I am so glad I made the phone call to her and everyone who is getting married should call her! You won’t regret it. Thank you so much to you darci and your amazing team for making my wedding the biggest dream come true!

Brittany, 5/26/18, Google+, Facebook.com

• Quality of Service: 5.0
• Responsiveness: 5.0
• Professionalism: 5.0
• Value: 5.0
• Flexibility: 5.0

Karri said…

Darci was a life saver. I’ve been in the events industry for over 20 years and I was impressed by her prompt attention to every single question I had. She made me feel like I didn’t have to worry about a thing. She is an expert at what she does and I would recommend her services to anyone looking for a beautiful and intimate wedding in Maui. 5 starts doesn’t do her justice.

Karri, 5/16/18, WeddingWire.com

• Quality of Service: 5.0
• Responsiveness: 5.0
• Professionalism: 5.0
• Value: 5.0
• Flexibility: 5.0

Dawn said…

Darci went above and beyond throughout the entire process. She was extremely personal, thoughtful, and accommodating to our needs as well as delivering a very nice ceremony. She also worked very well with the photographer, Penny, who was also very accommodating to our requests and delivered exceptional photos! (At least from what we can see from our sneak peeks!!!) Penny also guided us on poses and made us feel extremely comfortable during the photo shoot following the ceremony! Wonderful team to work with!! I would recommend this team to all of our friends and family- or anyone looking for a wonderful elopement!!

Dawn, 4/28/18, WeddingWire.com

• Quality of Service: 5.0
• Responsiveness: 5.0
• Professionalism: 5.0
• Value: 5.0
• Flexibility: 5.0

Natalie said…

Darci, wow where to start?! Darci is the most caring, attentive and most organised person ever! Words cannot express our gratitude for Darci, Penny and everyone that helped make our day so special. It really was the perfect day and it’s all because of them. Darci really is a top notch wedding planner and we were incredibly lucky to have found her! Darci’s attention to detail is second to none along with her organisational skills, she really did take the stress out of our day. Thank you so much and we cannot wait to come back!

Natalie (Scotland), 4/27/18, WeddingWire.com

• Quality of Service: 5.0
• Responsiveness: 5.0
• Professionalism: 5.0
• Value: 5.0
• Flexibility: 5.0

Kaycee said…

Aloha Maui Dream weddings gave my husband and I the most beautiful and meaningful ceremony. From the very beginning planning stages Darci guided me every step of the way and answered all my questions and concerns. She really put my nervous bride mind at ease. She chose the absolute best location for our sunset wedding. It was the most beautiful sunset I have ever seen and the beach was gorgeous. We almost had the beach to ourselves too. Darci did not miss one detail of what I asked for our ceremony. She made everything just perfect for our special day. To top it all off our photographer, Penny, was amazing. Our pictures are stunning. We’re so grateful to have had Darci and her team give us such a special day and beautiful pictures we’ll treasure for a lifetime!

Kaycee, 4/27/18, WeddingWire.com

“Thank you for making our day as perfect as we ever could have dreamed!!”

Dawn & Eric, 4/23/18, Instagram @WeddingsInMaui

“Thank you so much for the beautiful ceremony! Perfect in every way!”

Kaycee & Michael, 4/22/18, Instagram @WeddingsInMaui

“Darci, wow where to start?! Darci is the most caring, attentive and most organised person ever! Words cannot express our gratitude for Darci, Penny and everyone that helped make our day so special. It really was the perfect day and it’s all because of them.

Darci really is a top notch wedding planner and we were incredibly lucky to have found her!

Darci’s attention to detail is second to none along with her organisational skills, she really did take the stress out of our day.
Thank you so much and we cannot wait to come back!”

Natalie & Barry, 4/9/18, Facebook.com

• Quality of Service: 5.0
• Responsiveness: 5.0
• Professionalism: 5.0
• Value: 5.0
• Flexibility: 5.0

Jacki said…

From the beginning, Darci was very attentive answering all of my questions along with back and forth emails. She even recommended and made reservations at a beautiful restaurant for us on our special day. Being our first time here, all of her help really made the process seem effortless. The location that we had picked out of the many places, was surely a hidden gem. I would highly recommend Darci and her team for your special day! Mahalo!

Jacki, 3/29/18, WeddingWire.com

• Quality of Service: 5.0
• Responsiveness: 5.0
• Professionalism: 5.0
• Value: 5.0
• Flexibility: 5.0

Leisa said…

Darci and Penny were incredible!! My husband did all the planning so I knew very little until we showed up that day. This was a vow renewal and we had family and friends joining us from a few states. Darci immediately made me feel so comfortable and the beach location was simply beautiful. We couldn’t have asked for a more fun, touching and intimate ceremony. I highly recommend these ladies and the small touches were just the icing on the cake. From an extra lei they brought (and we actually needed it), to a goody gift bag and a handwritten thank you once back home. Wish I could relive that whole evening again!!!

Leisa, 3/27/18, WeddingWire.com

• Quality of Service: 5.0
• Responsiveness: 5.0
• Professionalism: 5.0
• Value: 5.0
• Flexibility: 5.0

Stacy said…

Darci made the process so easy and stress free! Amazing experience.

Stacy, 3/17/18, WeddingWire.com

“Darci and the team at Aloha Maui Dream Weddings exceeded all expectations. We got engaged in October 2017 and married in January 2018, needless to say Darci was able to plan the best day of our lives with a limited amount of time. Look no further if you’re looking for a planner, you seriously won’t be disappointed!! And if you’re thinking of getting married in Hawaii BE CAREFUL you may fall in love with the Aloha Spirit like we did (we’re already planning our trip back), the place is simply magical!!”

Florence & Kyle, 3/8/18, Facebook.com

• Quality of Service: 5.0
• Responsiveness: 5.0
• Professionalism: 5.0
• Value: 5.0
• Flexibility: 5.0

Jim and Jeanne said…

There are not enough words to thank Darci and her team for providing us with the wedding of our dreams. It was exactly what we were looking for. It was seamless, effortless, perfect! I thought that trying to plan and execute a wedding from the mainland for a Valentine’s Day wedding on the beach would be impossible, but leaving the entire experience in Darci’s hands was the best decision. Looking forward to seeing the rest of the pictures! Mahalo AMDW!

2/22/18, WeddingWire.com

• Quality of Service: 5.0
• Responsiveness: 5.0
• Professionalism: 5.0
• Value: 5.0
• Flexibility: 5.0

BLANCA said…

Darci was the perfect wedding coordinator for my son’s wedding. Very experienced and knowledgeable on Maui venues. Very attentive to what the bride and groom liked for their special day and fast to reply. Darci was very conscious and understanding of their budget which made them feel very comfortable with her suggestions. The ceremony was beautiful and unforgettable. Thank you Darci!!

2/21/18, WeddingWire.com

“Darci (Aloha Maui Dream Weddings) did an amazing job setting everything up for us. Our wedding day was a breeze and went smoothly. She answered all my questions promptly and provided information regarding hair and makeup, dry cleaning…etc. The ceremony itself was simple and beautiful. You can tell she takes a lot of pride in her work and bringing couples together. I highly recommend AMDW!”

Jessica, 1/30/18, TheKnot.com

“After a magical week on Maui, we have returned to Idaho to start our official future together! Before we get caught up in day-to-day doings, we wanted to send you a thank-you for making our wedding so perfect. You heard all our requests and found the perfect way to make it so much more special than we ever could have dreamed AND you honored our request to keep it simple. In short, your presence was instrumental in the magic of the ceremony. I hope to have written some raving reviews online by the time you receive this note. Every newlywed couple should be so lucky as to be married by you in Maui.”

Callie & Clint

• Quality of Service: 5.0
• Responsiveness: 5.0
• Professionalism: 5.0
• Value: 5.0
• Flexibility: 5.0

Valerie said…

Darci was wonderful, from the planning of our wedding thru the wedding itself. She made our special day, even more perfect, just being the wonderful soul she is! We highly recommend her.

Valerie, 1/19/18, Weddingwire.com

• Quality of Service: 5.0
• Responsiveness: 5.0
• Professionalism: 5.0
• Value: 5.0
• Flexibility: 5.0

Nataliya said…

Darci was exceptional and planning was a breeze and she made everything so easy for me! The bouquet turned out beautiful and our beach was perfect. The words she said on our special day made it even more special. I couldn’t have done this without her! Penny was also a fabulous photographer. We were suppose to have a dear friend of ours fly out to take our wedding photos and last minute we found out she wasn’t able to go, Darci said she had us covered and she most definitely did!
Everything was perfect and these lovely women made it our dream wedding and we will forever be thankful!

We love you guys! Mahalo!

Nataliya 1/11/18, Facebook.com

• Quality of Service: 5.0
• Responsiveness: 5.0
• Professionalism: 5.0
• Value: 5.0
• Flexibility: 5.0

Jennifer said…

Darci could not have been better at coordinating our Maui beach wedding. She was professional and set everything up so that I didn’t have to worry about anything. She is such a sweet person and we felt like she was a friend by the time we were married. She and Penny (our photographer) make a great team. I would absolutely recommend Aloha Maui Dream Weddings to anyone. It was the best experience we could have asked for. I wouldn’t have changed a thing. Thank you, Darci!!!!

Jennifer, 1/8/18, Weddingwire.com

• Quality of Service: 5.0
• Responsiveness: 5.0
• Professionalism: 5.0
• Value: 5.0
• Flexibility: 5.0

Deborah said…

Darci and the Aloha Maui Dream Weddings team organized a wonderful 60th Wedding Vow Renewal for our parents. It was a magical and unforgettable event that exceeded our high expectations. They were professional and knowledgeable, quick to respond at all times making the process stress-free and, above all, friendly and caring. We highly recommend their reliable service. Mahalo!

Deborah, 1/4/18, Weddingwire.com

Kara said…

“Darci was such a sweetheart to work with! She responded to every question I had very quickly. We had a mix up with the beach we were getting married on but Darci and Penny made it up to us. We were very flustered and frustrated the mix up but Darci took the time to help us recenter and make our ceremony special and memorable, she also made my daughter feel like a princess! Thank you Darci!!”

Kara