cherylming

Yeah Wedding overload!! I am very close of signing a contract with Lori and start to let her book my vendors. She sounds sweet and is the most responsive WC so far. Plus I want to use Marbelle as my photography so I think using her wouldn't be too bad since she knows them....But....I have been dragging to sign the contract for the same reason you were saying....I don't know what could be the hidden fees but I somehow don't 100% trust them or any of the planner...It's hard to tell. I am thinking that I would call those vendors directly and asking the price.. this way we would know if she's charging anything on top of her package....Her package isn't cheap comparing with others so I assume that it's going to be like what she said and no 20% of the booking fee.... Who else have you been contacting with? Did you find anyone else sounds legit? Keep in touch!!

Hi, I know how exactly you feel and I am having the same feeling. There are tons of planners there and hard to choose. I contact a few so far and probably are going to sign with Lori from Tropical maui wedding. She sounds reasonable and she's very responsive. She has contact with one of the best Photography Marbelle from Maui so it's a benefit to contact her. She's not cheap though and charges a lot for coordinating but she doesn't have hidden fee and no extra % on booking vendors. My wedding is next year so we don't know if she's going to put everything together like we expect but so far she's been nice....This might not be helpful but just to tell you that you aren't the only one being overwhelmed....

Hi, Thank you for your post. Could you please tell me more about Deanne and Marbelle? I am interested in Marbelle so if Deanne can get us a better deal then it's very convincing.... Also, which resort/hotel did you stay on?

Hi brides, We are newly engaged and are planning on a wedding next May. We are looking for a resort so we can have the ceremony on the beach and also the reception at the same place. So far we plan on South Maui so Aston Maui Lu pops up first. Has someone stayed there ? Can someone shed some light? It's so hard to plan in hawaii because the time difference and being so far away...... Thanks!!

Hi brides, We are newly engaged and are planning on a wedding next May. We are looking for a resort so we can have the ceremony on the beach and also the reception at the same place. So far we plan on South Maui so Aston Maui Lu pops up first. Has someone stayed there ? Can someone shed some light? It's so hard to plan in hawaii because the time difference and being so far away...... Thanks!!