Kona Village Wedding Review 9.5.2008

[Alyssa]

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Originally Posted by yelowskier Hi Alyssa, Thanks so much for this detailed review! We are set to marry at Kona Village this coming March, and I'd love to hear more about any questions/concerns that I should raise up front, as well as your recommendations for florists/food/photographer from KVRs vendors. FYI-- we chose the island lagoon for our ceremony site and the paniolo lawn for the reception. I am in love with the place and Tracie seems so awesome to work with. Thanks in advance for your help! I looked at your pics-- amazing!! *Kate

Hi Kate! Congrats you will be so happy with KV - they are all amazing there!!!

Just ask me any questions you want and i will answer them as honestly as possible!

Alyssa

[lise]

Hi Alyssa,

 

I am planning to get married at Kona Village next summer so I loved reading your review. I also just watched your slideshow which brought tears to my eyes. What a lovely wedding.

 

I would love to know if all of your guests stayed at Kona Village or if some stayed at a nearby cheaper resort. Also, did you use the musicians that Kona Village provides through its packages or did you hire a DJ?

 

Thanks so much!

[Alyssa]

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Originally Posted by lise Hi Alyssa, I am planning to get married at Kona Village next summer so I loved reading your review. I also just watched your slideshow which brought tears to my eyes. What a lovely wedding. Thank you so much!!! it really was AMAZING! I would love to know if all of your guests stayed at Kona Village or if some stayed at a nearby cheaper resort. Yes, all of our guests stayed at KV - we had about 40 people. Also, did you use the musicians that Kona Village provides through its packages or did you hire a DJ? for the reception, we used the musicians that KV had - a trio i think - i probably would have hired my own b/c they were OK but we couldn't really hear them. for us it wasn't really a huge deal but if that is important to you, then i would hire your own people. for the ceremony, we had a hawaiian guitarist (KV hired him) he was gREAT! Thanks so much!

good luck with everything

[Jo 2010]

Thanks for such a detailled review - its great to hear that you had such an amazing time even though not everything went to plan - something i will definately have to keep in mind!!

 

You cake looked so yummy! we were considering not having a cake, but afetr looking at yours I dont think we can skip it

[BlakleyBrideToBe]

Congratulations! You looked beautiful!

[lise]

Alyssa,

 

Thanks so much for your input! Congratulations on your pregnancy!

[Monkey44]

Alyssa- So glad I found this site and you! We're seriously considering Kona Village, but have a few concerns that maybe you could help me feel at ease about? We read some poor reviews about the furniture and such in the hales...any thoughts? Also, I am also concerned about the "no a/c" thing and trying to get ready for the ceremony. I don't want to be a sweaty bride! :0) Can you give me more info on how bad or not so bad it was? Did you have a sunset wedding? The planner I'm working with said that if I'm concerned about getting ready in the heat, I should have a sunset wedding (that's what I wanted anyway). Any more advice would be helpful!