“It is evident from the nearly 50 5-star reviews that the Sunshower team can coordinate a wedding. They can help you find a bar company, plan your timeline, give floral recommendations, arrange a shuttle service, help you design your tablescape — all probably in their sleep.

Instead I want to hopefully highlight the numerous ways they consistently went above and beyond what you would typically expect, and some of the intangibles you might not think of when considering a wedding planner.

TL;DR -- it doesn't get better than Sunshower.

Guidance
I feel like the whole point (or one of the main points) of hiring a wedding planner, is to have someone to guide you and open your eyes to different ways of doing things that you would not have thought of yourself. Alison (our assigned coordinator) did exactly that at every step in the process. I can confidently say that our wedding would not have looked the way it did, or ran as smoothly as it did, if it wasn’t for Alison’s (and Kate’s!) expert recommendations and advice. That was another thing I also appreciated — if Alison was unsure of something, she had no problem bringing in Kate to help us solve the problem.

Collaboration
We both felt listened to throughout the whole process, and felt that Alison was working hard to make sure that everything we were booking, was going to align with our expectations. It felt like a true collaborative process where she listened to, interpreted our desires, provided us with options, and then executed.

Agility
When we came to Sunshower, we already had a venue booked. However, 6 months before our wedding, the venue canceled our reservation. I have never seen anybody act with such a sense of urgency and TBH, Alison + Kate may have been more stressed out than we were Within 48 hours, we had the contract to a new venue in our inbox. ALSO, it was a venue that had never hosted a wedding before and was on none of the wedding websites, so there’s literally a 0% chance we would’ve found this place without them.

Another fun thing that happened was that we lost power on the day of the wedding (blame the town of Hawi)! For the hours preceding and the first ~1.5 hours of the wedding, there was literally 0 power. None of our guests would’ve known though! They handled the situation with such ease and professionalism, and had generators there faster than you could’ve ordered a pizza. And STILL managed to execute 100% of the details + the flow of our wedding.

Day of
There was truly not 1 thing either of us had to decide on, plan, help with, etc. on the day of the wedding. They made sure everything was in place and that we were truly relaxed for the entirety of the day. I have no idea how everything got set up, when each vendor arrived, where the generators were, where the shuttle buses parked, where the food was cooked — and that’s exactly what I wanted. The peace of mind on the day of the wedding is alone worth the cost.

Okay I’ll stop, but seriously, just book with Sunshower. Especially if you are off-island, you can trust that they will get the job done. Thank you Kate and Alison and Sunshower team!!!!!!”

forest & kenyon - july 2024

“Planning a wedding is stressful, a destination wedding even more so. However Kate and the team work together to really walk you through everything and work with you to customize things to your vision. They also work hard to do the heavy lifting on the big day so that you can just focus on enjoying the moment.

Knowing Kate and her attention to detail, local knowledge and willingness to be open and honest about different aspects of the wedding planning gave us the confidence to plan our dream wedding in Hawaii. I know for a fact we would never have attempted it with anyone else.

It’s been over a year and so many family and friends STILL tell us that it was the most beautiful wedding they’ve ever been to and so much of that credit go to the Sunshower team. They’re the BEST!

P.S.-And you might even get Pele to show up like she did for our wedding when the volcano started erupting days before yup, nobody’s forgetting that wedding”

ashley & brent - december 2022

“You have found the right people to help plan your event. The team at Sunshower Weddings and Events is capable, organized, client oriented and efficient. Kate and Alison helped us build an experience that we and our guests were able to enjoy and blew us all away.

Neither my husband nor I had strong opinions about what we wanted our day to look like, but we did know what we wanted it to feel like. We wanted an intimate, relaxed, fun, and loving wedding day. That is exactly what Sunshower helped us create.

On our first call, Kate provided the exact amount of direction we needed and helped us make and confirm decisions about venues, caterers, photography, and music. She even texted some of the vendors while we were on zoom and we got responses within the hour. After this first call, we knew we were in good hands.

Kate and the team provided three different budgets and options within those budgets that we could approve or disregard to help keep us on track for our costs. These budgets were incredible detailed and allowed us to plan for things that we absolutely would have missed without them!

We worked with Alison to finalize details of the day. Alison helped us to create a stunning wedding that captured all of the feelings we set out to experience on our day. In addition to cultivating these feelings with design choices, she followed up with vendors and helped us find solutions for any obstacles that came up. She created a schedule that was sent to each vendor that kept everyone on the same page without a day-of coordinator. Things ran so smoothly on the day because of Alison's organization and communication with our vendors.

The Sunshower Team managed to do all this while my husband was in Australia (where we live), my family was on the east coast, and I was traveling for work. There were often 3 or 4 time zones managed in one call.

We could not have created this day without the team at Sunshower. The cost of our planning hours were MORE than worth the ease of the day and the connections of the team. You will absolutely be in the most capable hands with the team at Sunshower. Congrats on finding them, they will exceed your expectations!”

annie & nem - july 2024

“If you’re planning a wedding on Big Island, working with Sunshower is the best thing you can do for your event – Kate and her team are just awesome. We loved working with Kate from day one. She’s incredibly organized, responsive, thoughtful and fun! Sunshower has so many Big Island resources and tips you would not find otherwise, and that local expertise is truly invaluable. Kate knows every venue and vendor inside and out and has excellent recommendations. I followed her recs for everything from event rentals to florals, food, drink, music etc. and even for related events like our welcome dinner, and everything was outstanding. A tiny example – we needed a dessert for our rehearsal, and Kate pointed us to a local woman who just started a banana bread business (no way to have found it on our own) – I swear it was the most delicious thing I’ve ever eaten. We got so many compliments from guests on all these various elements, and we owe it all to Kate’s inside knowledge. In terms of the planning process, Kate was on top of every detail, was so easy to communicate with, and she really helped so much during what was already a stressful time for us (we were also in the middle of moving states and starting new jobs). Kate also has quite a talent for design! She helped us incorporate a lot of personal details into everything from our place settings to our signage, which made our event feel extra special, even designing several personal logos/images for us herself that were so fun and reflective of us as a couple. As for the overall event design, Kate and her team knocked it out of the park. I was admittedly not great at collecting design inspo, and still with the little I sent to Kate, she ran with it and put together the most stunning event setup that was beyond anything I ever could’ve imagined. On wedding day the entire Sunshower team, especially Kate and lead assistant, Cami, were fantastic – so kind, helpful and they kept everything running smoothly. Even when late rain showers ultimately had us moving our dinner under the back-up tent we’d ordered, Sunshower knew exactly how to pivot. Everything was moved and adjusted so quickly, and everything Kate had designed still sparkled with a different kind of cozy beauty under the shelter of the tent. I’m sure this was logistically challenging behind the scenes, but we and our guests never would’ve known – we were having too much fun with everything else that had been planned, and we went on to have the most wonderful night. Our event also had a second location for dessert/dancing, and everyone moved from place to place so easily, and got home safely at the end of the night, because everything was so well coordinated by Sunshower. We had an absolute blast at our wedding – it was truly everything we ever dreamed, and we owe so much of that to Kate and the Sunshower team. Would highly, highly recommend!”

jill & john - may 2024

“We live in California and settled on a venue in Kona sight unseen and without Sunshower Weddings, I think we would have had a hodge podge of a wedding.

We had calls with several wedding planners but it was after our meeting with Cami and Kate, we knew we found our planner. They were organized and thoughtful in their approach of the panning process and execution. From the initial meeting we knew no detail would be forgotten. Their vendor list and recommendations were honest and invaluable.

A big shoutout to Cami who not only made sure our wedding day ran smoothly, she guided us through the entire planning process. Asking all the right questions and patiently helping us with decisions that otherwise would have been overwhelming.

As the bride, I heard several times throughout that day that I didn’t look at all stressed and it was because I wasn’t! Without Cami and Sunshower Weddings, I truly believe we wouldn’t have been able to enjoy our wedding as much as we did.”

mylinh & jordan - february 2024

“Exquisitely detailed, helpful, communicative, on top of all details all the time. Paired us with the PERFECT vendors for our price point and tastes. Alison our planner, (personally paired with us for a perfect fit) thought of EVERYTHING! Sunshower's website and tools were easy to use and thorough! We worked with them remotely from Los Angeles for 8+ months prior to our big day. When we met on the Big Island of Hawaii, it was like seeing old friends. My new wife and I cannot recommend Sunshower enough. As far as we are concerned, there are no other wedding planners in the state of Hawaii. Search over. You've found them! Congratulations!!! (ps) cost listed is approximate. Alison and all the women at Sunshower are worth their weight in gold.”

Alice & peter- july 2023

“From the moment my partner and I decided to embark on a destination wedding journey in Hawaii, we knew we wanted it to be a memorable experience not just for us, but for all our guests. Choosing Sunshower Weddings as our wedding planners was, without a doubt, the best decision we made in the entire planning process. The level of care, professionalism, and creativity they brought to the table was unparalleled.

Kate and the team went above and beyond to understand our vision for the day. They took the time to get to know us as a couple, which made the planning process feel truly personalized and special. Their attention to detail was impeccable; from the floral arrangements to the seating chart, every element was thoughtfully curated to reflect our personalities and love story.

Communication with the team was seamless. They were always available to answer our questions, offer suggestions, and provide updates. Their expertise and guidance made us feel at ease throughout the planning stages, and especially so on the big day.

The day of the wedding was nothing short of magical. Thanks to the meticulous planning and coordination of Sunshower, everything ran smoothly. They handled every detail with such grace and professionalism, allowing us and our families to fully immerse ourselves in the joy and love of the day without a single worry.

Our guests have not stopped talking about how beautiful and well-organized our wedding was. Many have commented that it was one of the best weddings they've ever attended. This is a testament to the hard work and dedication of the Sunshower team. If you're looking for a wedding planner who will go the extra mile to make your day truly exceptional, look no further than Sunshower Weddings.”

ELise & tyler- march 2024

“Cami was our wedding coordinator for our wedding at the Kona Salt Farm, and she did absolutely AMAZING! My husband and I were interested in a more nontraditional wedding and there were many typical aspect that we wanted to forgo, so I was a bit nervous about how the wedding would turn out. But Cami completely nailed it. Our wedding was Perfect! The decor, theme, and overall laid back nature our of wedding came together exactly how we envisioned it. On the actual wedding day, we did not have to worry about anything, Sunshower and Cami took care of it all and did so with a smile. I would highly recommend the Sunshower staff and Cami if you are looking for the perfect wedding on the big island, especially the Kona Salt Farm. The staff is very familiar with the location and has a great relationship with the venue. Thank you Sunshower and Cami for giving Bradley and I the wedding of our dreams!”

kara & brad- february 2024

“Planning a wedding in Hawaii from Denver was initially nerve-wracking, but choosing Kate and her team at Sunshower Weddings made all the difference. From our very first interaction, we felt understood and supported. Sunshower Weddings captured and distilled our desire for a small and intimate wedding perfectly.

Kate, in particular, was an incredible support throughout the entire process. She helped us narrow down decisions, keeping us focused on the most important elements, and leveraged her extensive on-island connections to ensure everything was prepared and excellent. Her expertise and local knowledge were invaluable.

On the day of the wedding, Kate and her team truly shined. Their support was invaluable, as they kept us all together and prepared for any contingency, including unexpected weather changes. Thanks to their meticulous planning and dedication, our guests and we had a fabulous experience.

Sunshower Weddings exceeded our expectations in every way. Their professionalism, attention to detail, and genuine care made our wedding day stress-free and magical. We cannot thank Kate and her team enough for their hard work and would highly recommend Sunshower Weddings to anyone planning a destination wedding. They turned our dream wedding into a reality.”

Carson & johno- may 2024

“We worked with Sunshower for our October 2023 wedding. We looked at several other options on the island before signing with them and they definitely seemed to have the best value and most flexibility in packages we looked at.
Cami was our primary planner/contact but we also worked with Kate. Kate really knows the business and the vendors on island so well. Their relationships with vendors made things easy. They did all the legwork for rentals and florals which was so helpful! Cami was incredibly kind throughout the process and we always felt heard and cared for when questions came up.

Planning a destination wedding can be a lot. Cami, Kate and the Sunshower team was so helpful with recommendations and also setting expectations about what was possible in our budget and just on the island in general. Our package included about 25 planning hours to help with design and planning and full day of coordination with an assistant. We also used their staff day of for set up/clean up and rented their place settings. They really do think of everything so I felt very secure the day of that things were going to go off without a hitch.

Cami was incredible the day of! Everything went so smoothly and I truly felt like I (the bride) could just sit back and enjoy the day which was what I wanted! Their staff the day of was so kind, respectful, and helpful.”

CODEE & DANIEL- OCTOBER 2023

“Best decision we ever made was hiring Alison and the rest of the Sunshower team. I initially thought I could do it myself (cute, really), and once I realized how challenging it would be navigating vendors on the island without actually being there, I knew I needed to find help. Sunshower came highly recommended by our contact at the venue - and I also noticed they were getting tagged in literally every cute wedding anybody posted about on Instagram.

Loved how they structure their pricing. I’m a Program Manager in my day job, so I knew I could help quite a bit - so their hourly rate for partial planning was perfect for us. Alison really knows her stuff. She navigates the uniqueness of working with local vendors who communicate very differently than we are used to working with people on the mainland. She served somewhat as an interpreter for us. She kept my on track for all my tasks, and course corrected me as needed. She was timely, personable, professional, compassionate, energetic, and made us feel like we were her only client (which I know couldn’t be true cause they were constantly posting weddings, they seem to stay busy!)

The day of - Alison and her team literally made it the best day of our lives. My husband and I had to worry about NOTHING (including the rain, which Alison and her team immediately worked through, having planned for it). Several times during the evening, I would forget she was there! Nothing out of place, everything choreographed perfectly, and timelines executed without a hitch!

If you are on the fence, get off it and hire her. If you need some convincing, reach out to them and ask for my email address, I’ll be happy to sell you on it!”

Matt & Minh- December 2023

“I could actually write an entire novel on Kate and the Sunshower team, but The Knot will likely cut this review off at a certain character count so I will try and keep it brief. We booked with Kate & the Sunshower team in May 2022 for our wedding in October 2023. From day 1 all the way until the big day we felt like the #1 priority for the team. I cannot imagine having planned a destination wedding without the help, advice, and guidance from the team. (My husband and I now joke about how we thought we could do this without a planner for even a brief second). They prioritized our wishes without compromising on what they believed would make our wedding perfect. Coming from a Type-A bride, who had guests coming to Hawaii from all over the world (Sydney, New York City, London to name a few) BOOK SUNSHOWER! Above and beyond does not even begin to cover it. Thank you Kate & Team”

olivia & rob- october 2023

“We cannot speak highly enough about the Sunshower team and our experience with them! Whether local to Kona, or planning a destination wedding in the area, we highly recommend working with the SS team! My husband and I keep reminiscing back on everything, and both of us are in absolute agreement that there is not a single aspect or detail of our wedding that we would change. Everything was beyond perfect, and that was only made possible because of the wonderful SS ladies!

The SS team was always quick to respond to our emails and queries and always provided thoughtful answers. We worked with Alison, Molly, and Morgan specifically, and our family and friends made MANY comments to us about how warm, welcoming, and organized the Sunshower team was throughout the day. They were so kind, thoughtful, and detailed throughout our time planning. Our dinner tables, cake, arbor/bouquet florals, cocktail area, welcome table, etc were all laid out exactly how we envisioned. We're so grateful for their care and attention to detail in creating our dream wedding.”

Tori & Tucker- September 2023

“We recently had the pleasure of working with the talented team at Sunshower for our Big Island wedding, and we couldn't be more happy with the results. We knew we wanted to have a wedding day coordinator, but also knew planning a remote wedding (despite having family living there) would be extremely challenging for two busy teachers. We contacted several vendors and immediately knew we were in good hands after our initial call with Alison. We had a unique vision (on a family catamaran) and a challenging location (about an hour north of Kona), but Alison instilled confidence that it could be executed beautifully. Besides all of the wonderful phone calls, emails, and portal communication, Alison and her team created a wedding we couldn't have imagined or managed ourselves. I can't recommend the day of coordination more--full trust!

The professionalism and expertise of the entire staff were second to none. They took the time to understand our vision and desires for the wedding, as well as providing invaluable advice throughout the process. I won't get in to all of the last-minute changes we had to make due to the boat not being operable (a week before the wedding), but Alison and the Sunshower team went in to full problem-solving mode (as well as becoming our therapists and crying shoulder). We will forever be thankful for their positive energy and compassion.

In addition to a wonderful staff, Kate and the team have cultivated relationships with some of the best vendors on the Big Island and beyond, which not only guarantees top-notch quality and service but also provides access to great deals. I was truly blown away by the talented florist, photographer, and caterers. Vendors were always quick to respond to us if we name dropped Alison and Sunshower!

We weren't always the easiest clients when it came to some of the details and the team was always responsive, attentive, and professional in communications. They accommodated every change and request with an upbeat attitude, and their flexibility was truly remarkable.

On the day of the wedding, we were able to relax (as much as you feasibly can on your wedding day!) and enjoy every moment without worrying about logistics or hiccups. We thought we could DIY our wedding (considering we have so much family on the Big Island) but I can't imagine the process without Sunshower being an integral part of it all. Hire without hesitation!”

Jerrica & Kyle- August 2023

“We used Sunshower Wedding Planners for our recon destination wedding on the Big Island. They are incredibly detail oriented and keep you on a strict timeline during the planning process.

In the end, all of the prep work was well worth it. Our big day went off flawlessly. We knew we were in good hands with Alison as the day approached and left it to her to handle any last minute changes and venue coordination. She was efficient and brought a calm energy. They offer additional services, such as a floral connection which also proceed to be very helpful.

Overall, Alison and the rest of the Sunshower team helped a great deal in making our big day run smoothly.”

Amy & Daniel- September 2023

“I can't say enough positive things about working with Sunshower! We are from Pennsylvania and would have never been able to pull off our wedding in Kona without the help of Sunshower.

Alison helped us with planning from the beginning and was so kind and encouraging and helpful throughout the whole process. Sunshower has a super helpful client portal they use to help with everything from picking different vendors to staying organized throughout planning to helpful tips. They stay in contact with you throughout the whole planning process and make it so easy.

Everyone we worked with at Sunshower was so amazing and helped us pull off more than we could have dreamed of!”

Cassie & Greg- March 2023

“I can’t say enough about how wonderful Sunshower, and specifically Alison, was to work with. My husband I are based in Chicago and planned a Hawaii wedding with Alison effortlessly and seamlessly. From day 1 Alison was friendly, patient, and extremely detail-oriented. Every single detail and backup detail was planned in advance and on our wedding day we did not have to worry about a thing.

Since our wedding, my husband and I have been to 2 other weddings and it made us realize and appreciate even more how stress-free and smooth ours was. Not once did Alison or her colleague have to ask us a question or bother us with anything on our wedding day. They handled and coordinated everything and everyone which resulted in us having a wedding day we could truly sit back and enjoy.

I cannot imagine having gone through this experience without Alison. She provided us a perfect wedding and perfect day to remember for the rest of our lives. I would recommend to my friends to go to Hawaii to get married just so they can work with Alison.”

Courtney & Josh- April2023

“Sunshower was AMAZING to work with. They have different packages you can choose from to fit your needs in the wedding planning journey which is so great. All of the planners are so nice, responsive, professional and organized. They have an amazing rapport with the other local vendors on island which made the planning process and wedding itself that much easier! It is not often you hear a bride say there was no stress on the wedding day, but I can truly say with Sunshower's amazing team, I did not have a single worry the entire weekend or day of the wedding. Our wedding turned out perfect, they really captured our vision and put it to life in every way. Highly recommend them for your wedding planning needs!”

Jesse & Kendall- March 2023

“Words cannot even express how grateful I am for finding Sunshower and choosing them to plan my wedding! I apologize for the lengthy review but I have too many good things to say about them! Our initial proposal call was with Kate, who was able to give us the breakdown of how it all works. Off the bat, she made us feel comfortable and explained our different options based on our budget. We went with the “DIY” option which meant I was the one reaching out the vendors for pricing, availability, and other details - but to clarify, I NEVER felt like I was doing it alone.

Also - their vendor list & description of each vendor (which is included when you hire them) was top notch and extremely helpful. They also create a special portal for you which has a plethora of helpful information such as how to get you marriage license in Hawaii, places to have your rehearsal dinner, pros and cons of first look, guide to hiring vendors…the list goes on and on. The portal also has folders for vendor contracts, decor inspo, guest&budget tracker & more. We also decided to have a coordinator during our wedding (the BEST decision) & included with that you get to choose items from their decor closet (separately this is $750).

Alison was our wedding planner and she was absolutely amazing. I was lucky enough to meet her in person while visiting the big island prior to the wedding. She was so warm and friendly, it felt like we already knew her. We had a total of 2 planning calls and many emails. After each call or email response, I would feel less stressed and more excited. I ALWAYS received a quick response when reaching out.

During our rehearsal, Alison and Morgan were the best - they explained all the details that would happen during the wedding and our bridal party felt well prepared. Alison made sure we handed off everything to her that was needed so we were able to feel as worry free as possible for the wedding. The real magic happened the day of the wedding. Sunshower was able to create my dream wedding. Every little detail was perfect.

I also wanted to mention my dress had a little hiccup but Alison was able to fix it for me! Alison and her team worked so well together! Everyone was friendly and helpful- they did an amazing job. If you’re reading this review and looking for someone to plan your wedding, choose Sunshower! I could not have done it without them. Thank you for making it such a perfect and magical day. I would do it all over again!”

Chelsea & Gilbert- JUne 2023

“I cannot say enough good things about Sunshower Weddings, and specifically our wedding planner Alison. As a person, she was warm, fun and very helpful. She truly wanted to see MY vision come to life, and gave honest feedback and ideas to help it become even better than I could have imagined. Alison is absolutely amazing and I will truly miss working with her!

Even before officially hiring them as our planners, Kate was amazing in helping me determine if we could make a Hawaiian wedding work within our budget. She sent us helpful ideas and documents to make sure we could find a venue that felt right for us. We never felt pressured, but rather encouragement and comfort in knowing they could make the wedding of our dreams happen within a realistic budget.

Sunshower Weddings is an amazing group of women who work together as a team to ensure you have the best day ever. They took all of the stress off of us and the wedding went absolutely perfect - I cannot recommend them enough!!”

McKenna & Taylor- July 2023

“Kate and the entire Sunshower team (Molly, Whitney, Alison) were amazing in making our wedding vision into a reality!! Highly recommend working with this team. I started wedding planning completely clueless but Kate quickly was able to get my ideas organized while still allowing us to dream big and pulled everything together BEAUTIFULLY.

It was truly a dream come true and I know we did not have the easiest ideas to work with - from shipping a specific tent from Maui to Big Island, to doing a French garden theme and Brazilian steakhouse style dinner in our Hawaiian backyard, with random ideas of fireworks and a cruise ship added in - but Sunshower team made it work!

We could not be happier with how the wedding turned out.”

dAVID & jULIA- oCTOBER 2022

“Our wedding was during a very stressful time - and the ladies at Sunshower handled everything so wonderfully. They helped us plan a family vacation and an intimate, wonderful day that exceeded our expectations. We are so happy with the vision they helped flesh out and executed to perfection. Sunshower went above and beyond to make sure our entire trip was wonderful and magic.”

Lisa & Yehuda - April 2023

“We wish we could get married again and again just so we could keep working with the talented Sunshower team! We're so grateful to Kate and the entire crew for playing such an instrumental part in refining our vision for our wedding and bringing it to life, in all of its epic glory.

Our goal was to provide every one of our family members, whether 4 years old or almost 80 years old, with the most memorable night of their lives. Many times over we have heard this exact sentiment from our wedding guests. It’s an event and a night that each of us will hold dearly in our hearts forever.

Sunshower helped us work through every big and little detail, and thought through every element. This included helping us select our venue, photographer, videographer, private chef, and musician. But they also focused just as much on all of the finer details, such as the flowers and table-settings. Throughout every single step in the process we felt heard, seen, inspired and confident that we were in the best possible hands!”

Jill & Megan- December 2022

“I recently had the pleasure of working with the SunShower Wedding team lead by Kate Hickey for my wedding on 2/3/23 in Kona, Hawaii, and I cannot recommend her highly enough. From start to finish, Kate was an absolute pleasure to work with and was a key factor in making our special day a success.

Kate is incredibly organized and provided us with a wedding planning portal and checklist that made the planning process smooth and stress-free. Her attention to detail was impeccable, and she alleviated the stress from the bride and groom by ensuring that everything was taken care of.

One of the best qualities that Kate possesses is her responsiveness. She always responded to our inquiries within 2 days and was always available to answer any questions or concerns we had. Her communication skills were excellent, and she kept us informed of every step in the planning process.

Kate is also a great problem solver, and her experience allowed her to anticipate and solve any "what-if" problems that may have arisen. She was flexible and easy to work with, accommodating our needs and wants to ensure that our wedding matched our vision.

As an experienced wedding planner, Kate provided us with her perspective based on her past experience, but she never forced a decision upon us. Instead, she guided us towards making informed decisions that were best for us.

Overall, I highly recommend Kate Hickey from SunShower Wedding for any couple planning their special day. Her organization, attention to detail, responsiveness, excellent communication skills, problem-solving abilities, flexibility, accommodation, and experience make her the perfect choice for any wedding planner. Thank you, Kate, for making our wedding day unforgettable!”

aLICE & jON- fEBRUARY 2023

“We had a destination wedding in October 2022 and Alison was our day of coordinator. We had a fantastic wedding, with great support from Sunshower. They utilize a Planning Portal that includes great information on every aspect of the wedding, vendor recommendations, and a timeline planner (to name a few resources available).

They were very responsive and thorough with any questions we had throughout the process. We used their DIY package, which was great for us: we were able to find many vendors ourselves but deferred to their expertise with other areas, such as entertainment or finding a food option that worked with our budget.”

Bryan & Liz- October 2022

“We went with Sunshower's day of coordination package, and we ended up feeling like that was the best decision we made during our entire wedding planning process. Kate was wonderful helping us in the weeks leading up to our wedding, drawing attention to all the details we needed to make decisions on, and providing plenty of information to help us make those decisions.

Our day of coordinator was Whitney, who was the best coordinator we could have ever asked for. She did an amazing job putting together all of the decor for the wedding, and made sure all of our needs and wants were taken care of. From walking us through specific step-by-step instructions for the wedding cake cutting to making sure to use up the film cameras we'd put out for our guests, she did everything we could have asked of a wedding coordinator and more. Even our family members commented on how thoughtful and thorough she was during our rehearsal and wedding day. We can't recommend Sunshower enough!”

Adrian & Jess- December 2022

“Sunshower is THE BEST TEAM EVER. I mean it! Kate, Whitney, Molly, Alison - superstars! It's not just the planning (and they are ace at it) or the coordination (which, omg, is a lifesaver because they will be your #1 advocate), but the designing as well.

Whitney blew us away with our wedding design and created something that honored our cultures (and parents) without compromising who we were as a couple. From the very first call, we fell in love with Kate and could tell she was going to have our best interest in mind.

Another thing to consider, future Brides, is who represents you as a couple. Kate and her entire team have such great reputations that it made it easier for us to book our other vendors. It really was like having your extended Ohana, who just happens to be an amazing wedding planner, handle your most special event.

Everything, everything from the planning to the emails (and ease of communication) to the decoration, design, and coordination was spectacular. It was perfect in every way because they are the best team.”

Aman & Rei- NovembeR 2022

“We hired Sunshower to coordinate our wedding day, as well as utilized their DIY planning portal. The portal was super user-friendly and informative and made planning the wedding an absolute breeze. Kate was available to answer any questions and help whenever we needed. She had great insight into what we needed for the vibe we were going for.

Whitney was our on-the-day coordinator and was a literal angel. She handled everything from start to finish. She and the staff were beyond professional and helpful. Everyone complimented the staff's professionalism and attitude. I would highly recommend Sunshower to anyone looking for help planning their big island wedding. We could not have planned a destination wedding without them!”

Tedi & Sharn- SeptembeR 2022

“Our wedding was wonderful! We booked their DIY package in which, in short, we hired the vendors and planned some of the wedding, and they did all the final planning and coordination. My husband and I were so stressed about planning our wedding, but Sunshower gave great vendor recommendations and great tools to help us.

Their giant checklist of absolutely everything we had to do was the most helpful. Kate really pushed us to plan our wedding when we were actively avoiding it and she brought so much-needed experience and wedding planning knowledge to our check-ins. Whitney (our day-of-coordinator) and the rest of the staff did an amazing job bringing our wedding to life. They set up our wedding (aside from the equipment rentals) to make our venue beautiful and picturesque.

Whitney was so on top of coordinating everything on the day of, and she made our wedding flow naturally, which our guests complimented. There's so much more Sunshower did for our wedding including timeline drafting and cleanup. We also had several items from their large "closet" of wedding decor at our event - this was so appreciated since we lived out of state. We're so thankful we had Sunshower as our wedding planning and coordinating team.”

Kelli & Teddy- September 2022

“We hired Sunshower about halfway through our wedding planning process- we had booked our vendors but needed a LOT of help with logistics since we had 2 venues. Kate and Whitney are AMAZING! They truly helped us so so much, and even gave DIY advice and helped ensure we got the most bang for our buck. Our rehearsal was entirely outdoors and it rained the entire time, but Whitney really helped keep our spirits high and we ended up having the PERFECT wedding day. We had a ranch wedding & had a *goat* situation (LOL) but it was dealt with so swiftly that no one had any idea (even me) about it til about a week later when Kate told us! Our wedding day was perfect and I, being a highly anxious bride, was able to fully be present and relaxed because of their team. I'm so grateful for them!”

Abner & Karlie- August 2022

“My husband and I were so thankful to have Alison leading on our wedding day! Alison is such an amazing person and wedding coordinator. She went above and beyond to make sure our wedding day was 100% stress free.

Before the processional, I realized we forgot to order a boutonniere and she worked with the florist right away to make us one. She double checked to make sure she knew the names and orders of those with dietary restrictions.

Finally, there was a time during the reception that my husband was dancing with his grandmother and the photographer was busy somewhere else. Once I found Alison, she got the photographer to come take pics of them dancing right away. We greatly appreciate Alison with Sunshower Weddings and highly recommend her for your special day too!”

Melissa & Roy- July 2022

“If I could give 10 stars, I would! I have family on the Big Island and hired most of the vendors on my own. I kept telling myself I could coordinate everything day of or have friends/family do it. About 5 months before the wedding I decided to hire Sunshower and I am soooo glad that I did.

Kate is a very detail oriented person and straight to the point. Alison was my day of coordinator and I could still kiss this woman I loved her so much. My wedding venue had an outdoor setup with a house big enough we could move it indoors should it rain. And rain it did! Kate did ask me to rent a tent incase it would rain and I refused, so that was my bad.

Alison and the team stepped up after setting up the entire outside, they redecorated the inside of the house so we could continue on with the wedding. I could not believe how they had transformed everything within minutes, they were all soaked from running outside into the rain and bringing things inside. They worked so hard and were so supportive of any decision I wanted with no questions asked.

It was a beautiful day and I will forever be grateful for Alison’s calming presence on my wedding day. Hiring Sunshower was one of the best decisions I made regarding my wedding. They were worth every penny and made my wedding day a beautiful day I will remember forever.”

Dima & whitney - June 2022

“We cannot recommend Sunshower highly enough! Kate, Alison, Molly, and the entire Sunshower team were incredible to work with from start to finish. We decided to schedule a call with Kate after seeing photos of another wedding Sunshower coordinated at our venue. We are so glad we made that call- from the get go, we realized how invaluable the Sunshower services would be for our small destination wedding.

The portal and documents alone for planning are extremely in depth and helpful. The Sunshower team was also always available for guidance and questions along the way. Their connections and insights saved us a lot of time and issues, especially as a destination event. On our scheduled calls, we really appreciated the additional ideas and guidance they brought to the table- they had such cool ideas and suggestions that ultimately created the wedding of our dreams. We also loved how they encouraged our ideas while also giving honest feedback on what would and would not work logistically from their experience.

On the day of, Alison was our lead coordinator and she was amazing! She truly went above and beyond- she worked so hard to make sure that everything ran smoothly and worked so well with all of our different vendors. My husband and I both felt so calm and relaxed the day of knowing we were in such good hands and Alison perfectly took care of everything down to the last little detail. We had the best day of our lives and will always be so grateful to Sunshower for creating such magic.”

Jo & Kevin - June 2022

“Thank you Kate and Alison and team for helping us make our wedding as perfect as it was! Coming from LA to Kona, I was planning from afar. Most things and decisions were sight unseen for me. I also, am super busy and had little time to deal with details. But Kate was fantastic at giving me options and taking over where i needed to just trust her judgement. Her amazing website has lists and lists of information and recommendations, which made all of that job much easier. EVERY SINGLE VENDOR WE HIRED THROUGH HER WAS PREFECT! Zero snafus, zero complaints! We had a gorgeous, perfect-in-every-way wedding day! Thank you ladies!”

Arek & Celine- July 2022