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she recommended Sandra. When we met Sandra, we had a good number of the "Big" Items taken care of. However, we really needed help with the little details you normally don't think of, finalizing plans with Vendors, and of course the Day of. Sandra was in constant communication with us via email and left no stone unturned. Rehearsal and the Day of went seamlessly! Sandra and her Team never missed a beat, never stopped moving, and always knew what my Bride and I needed. Sandra really heard us and made our day one of the best of our lives. Very thankful to her and her Team! It was an amazing day and everything was perfect!!

our many vendor contracts and venue bookings. We always felt taken care of by Amanda and the Savvy team, especially planning our wedding from the mainland, and after 2+ years of waiting, finally had the most magical wedding celebration we could have imagined -- all thanks to Savvy. Beyond the professional management and coordination of vendors, Amanda also provided a personal touch that is hard to come by where we felt like we were working with a close friend and confidant who provided moral support each step of the way. If you're hoping to plan a wedding in Hawaii, I highly recommend Savvy for all your wedding planning needs. You won't regret it!

to be an asset throughout the planning process. We were grateful to have Amanda & her team guide us through the planning, postponement, and re-planning our wedding in Hawaii via phone calls & emails. When we approached the final stretch, Amanda graciously offered to tie up all my loose ends, coordinate with all of our vendors, and keep/maintain a master plan (even with all my on-the-fly changes). 
 By the time we flew into Hawaii for our wedding week & met Amanda in person, it was like meeting up with an old friend. Amanda & team ran the day smoothly from start-to-finish and made sure our bridal party & family had fun throughout. She even made sure my now-husband and I stayed hydrated, ate our food & took breaks just to breathe & enjoy the day.

 She nailed our vision for the day, set the vibes right, and a month later, our loved ones continue to rave about our wedding. We can proudly say our wedding day was worth the wait. Thank you, Amanda & the Savvy team for making our day so special!

le with a positive and helpful attitude. I cannot begin to say how grateful I am that she helped us have the perfect day!

re to advise, inspire, plan, support, and deliver our dream wedding! She was there with us every step of the way, creating a weekend celebration where we could savor each moment. We are so grateful to her and the incredible Saavy team!

ral pretty large issues that popped up. While my wife and I were panicking, she and Sandra were complete pros at keeping us calm and collected. They even did some last minute improvements that were totally unexpected and overwhelmingly amazing. My wife and I were honestly left breathless with how great a job they did. Amanda and her team have professional working relationships with vendors all over the island. Every time we talked to a vendor, everyone said “oh yea, if Amanda is your coordinator, you’re good to go” (and we were!). Thank you Savvy for everything you did for us. It was a rough ride through the pandemic, but boy you did astonishing work. We’ll always value the friendship we developed while planning our perfect wedding.

s! It rained basically all day on my wedding so they had to make a ton of last minute changes to my venue and everything was absolutely seamless! It was perfect! Even at night when it was raining during the reception they were helping mop up the dance floor so no one would fall. These ladies are hands down the most professional group of people in the business and I would recommend them to anyone I know! My wedding day was absolutely perfect (even down to the pouring rain) and I literally owe all of it to Savy!!

detail-oriented. They really sold us on "making our vision a reality." And that is just what they did! Because we got ready at a beach house off site from our ceremony, a team member was there to make sure we were on time and had everything we needed before we left, while the rest of the team was setting up at the venue. When I first saw our ceremony and reception area I couldn't believe it! Everything looked perfect and just how I wanted it. The best part and the thing the we appreciated the most was that they made sure that we were ok, that we ate, and that we were enjoying our special day. They took away all of the stress so that we could enjoy ourselves and be with our guests. I cannot imagine all of the correspondence that went on behind the scenes w/ all of our other vendors and appreciate their hard work and professionalism.

say the least! The moment we spoke to Jenn, she alleviated all of our worries. We had regular skype meetings when we needed to talk about elements of the wedding or if I needed help deciding something. She was on the ball with our planning timeline and was so knowledgeable about the wedding world. I could ask her any question, and she had an answer or suggestion. She went above and beyond to make sure that our day was perfect and let me tell you it was! It exceeded all our expectations and dreams. I would recommend her to anyone planning a wedding in Hawaii. You will not be disappointed. Thank you Jenn!!

out us ever knowing. Through the process, she was great at telling us things we shouldn't worry about, and things we need to put more thought into. I highly recommend having a day of coordinator, especially having Savvy be that.

t) - Keeping us on schedule - Ensuring all vendors were accounted for - Setting up table numbers, centerpieces, and place cards - Recommending a good videographer - Helped draft a timeline - Bustling the wedding dress for the reception - Arranging everyone for the group and table photos - Sharing Banzai Toast etiquette and format - Facilitating the breakdown - Helping with vendor payments and gratuities - Was available to resolve any unforseen issues UNFAVORABLE: - Slow to respond to email (typically 1 week for basic inquiries) - Recommended Vendor List included a vendor who was no longer in business - Rehearsal Ceremony was severely lacking (~ 10 minute practice of the ceremony; no rehearsal lunch was organized or facilitated as listed in the contract); did not confirm their availability until the day before - Unfriendly to family friends who were helping with the favor boxes and reception table - Was also a day-of-coordinator for a wedding that ended less than 12 hours before ours (same venue though) - For wedding party and family photos, we had to ask guests behind us to move ourselves and to keep finding family members who had wandered off REHEARSAL / CEREMONY We were disappointed that we got dressed up and drove down to Waikiki for the rehearsal and we only received directions on where to stand. We did not practice walking to the music or discuss what was going to happen in the ceremony. The officiant said that Jenn would be familiar with his ceremony and he wouldn't be needed for the rehearsal, but he clearly was. During the actual ceremony, I was confused when the officiant asked us to recite personal vows to each other that neither of us had written. Additionally, the harpist was not cued (as asked) to start playing the recessional or told when to do it, so the bride and groom recessed down the aisle to no music. A more coordinated and thought-out rehearsal could have avoided confusion all around. Additionally, there was no offer or inquiry to facilitate/organize a rehearsal lunch as outlined in the "Tall" package. RECOMMENDATIONS to the Coordinator (for above-and-beyond service): - Offer alternative breakfast options (we felt our only choice was the $40 hotel breakfast) - Remind the bride of how much time she has specifically to get ready (10 mins, 15 mins, etc.) instead of suggesting she put on her dress "soon" (I didn't realize how close to the ceremony time it was). - Offer the crochet hook as a tool to help with buttons immediately, before the bride even starts getting ready (4 different people attempted to do them before it was offered, but still very glad you had it!) - After putting on the wedding dress, it needed to be tugged down a bit to smooth out the wrinkles and buttons in the back (something I couldn't see). - Ask the bride if she would like the veil around her shoulders before going out (something I didn't remember to do) - Before telling the bride and groom when it's time to cut the cake, ask them if they would like to wash their hands first or wipe them down (after so many hand shakes and hand holding, feeding each other by hand wasn't appealing) - Ask what drink the bride and groom would like to have waiting for them at their table (we didn't have anything to toast with during the intro speeches except our water glasses)

in Cali.) Jenn knew how to put our imagination to reality , Jenn knew how to put a beautiful wedding the way we wanted, only thing we had to do was trusting her. Our wedding was so much fun, we would not mind doing it again. Choosing Savvy wedding was a best thing we did for our wedding, we were so glad that we found her. Thank you Jenn, Kelly and Tayzah!

pproximately a year. We mostly communicated via email which was perfect for me as I'm a busy mom of two kiddos and work a full-time job. My family is back east so it was mostly just my husband and I making all the wedding panning decisions. I really needed support as planning a wedding can be so stressful. Having Jenn and her team made the process so easy and I felt like I never needed to worry because they always had my back. I loved that they would always work around our schedule when we would talk on the phone. I'm not the girl who has dreamed of my wedding day my whole life and they were able to help me put together all my thoughts about what I thought I wanted and what really didn't matter in the end. They made these few ideas of mine into a reality. Everything was so beautiful and elegant. They spoke to my husband and I about things we like and don't like and gave us ideas on traditional Hawaiian culture which we wanted to incorporate into our special day. They were so kind and friendly and all of our vendors minus the venue and food (because we already had selected that before we hired the Savvy Team) came from their recommendations. All of our vendors were amazing and not one was a disappointment. As this was a destination wedding they helped us plan several other events for our guests. Everyone raved about the Luau and the day after brunch. It was an amazing chance to have a little extra time with our guests before and after our wedding. They even booked an excursion for my brother and his family. and put together some amazing welcome bags. This is the best part....we had our ceremony and reception at a hotel. Our ceremony was outside and a random stranger started to walk through our ceremony site (approximately 5-10 minutes before our ceremony was to begin). My family and friends said Jenn immediately asked the person to leave explaining this was a private event and got on the phone with the event planner of the hotel to make sure that little area where people could walk though was roped off! I loved hearing this because these are the little touches that really make the difference. The Savvy Team was amazing the day of our wedding and was really looking out for us to make sure we had everything we needed. By far hiring Jenn and her team was the best decision in our wedding planning process. They are truly at the top of their game and I still can't get over what we paid to have this incredible service. I highly recommend Savvy Weddings.

raving to all our friends and family and they also commented on their positive experience with you. We are so grateful to have you on our wedding day and cannot thank you enough. We were able to really enjoy our day. We knew it would be crazy but we had no idea how chaotic the day gets.

ers that looked appealing and the first interaction alone was what sold us on working with them. Out of all the planners we reached out to, Jen was the quickest to respond and was the friendliest to talk to. Once we decided to move forward with Savvy’s destination package, Jen helped us hit the ground running and figure out the plan for the next several. Throughout the course of the planning process she kept us up to speed on everything she was organizing and helped keep us on track for the items we were managing. When it came time to select vendors, she provided us with several options for each one and provided insight into what she like best about them. If we asked to see additional options, Jen and her team would quickly source them and send them our way. Jen also helped us organize a planning trip to Hawaii where we met with all of the vendors and did the venue walk through. Jen did an amazing job scheduling the meetings and also made sure we had time to relax and enjoy our trip. When it came time for the wedding, Jen helped us plan and coordinator all our wedding week activities as well as the packing and delivery of the welcome bags. When there was an issue with one of the events and the number of guests (which was our fault), Jen was there to work with the vendor and smooth it over. On our wedding day, Jen and Tracy were both there to ensure it was flawless. Whenever we needed something or wanted to make an adjustment, they made it happen. It was so wonderful not having to worry about anything because we knew Jen and Tracy had it handled. We were also really happy with how they interacted with and helped our guests. Several guests told us after that they were very impressed with Jen and Tracy and were jealous that they did not have Savvy as their wedding planner. We would highly recommend Savvy to anyone planning a wedding or event!

he wedding because I live in Minneapolis and can only communicate with Jen through the phone or email. The wedding is near year end. I was super busy at work as well plus the wedding planning plus this is the first time that two parents will meet. You can imagine the pressure. Jen made it super easy for me. They sent me a very specific run-down before the wedding. Although, we couldn't find a time to look at all the decorations before hand, it turned out perfectly. Absolutely beautiful. All vendors arrived on schedule which is super awesome! All parents felt the wedding is great and the decoration is pretty. We are super grateful for the chef and photographer. They are absolutely excellent. All people loved food even the ones that are not used to western style food. They all loved the pictures. It looks like we are photoshopped in setting but it is real picture taken for us. Jen made it so easy for me during the perfect day. I felt like a bride !!!! I am so glad I trust Savvy and Jen to do my wedding especially my wedding is super small. All in all, I am very happy with the service and definitely gonna recommend Savvy to all my friends.

aby 6 months before the wedding. We put our wedding planning on hold for a good 4 months around the time baby was born, but Jenn was so understanding and supportive, guided us with what needed to get done without ever pressuring us. Our wedding day would not have happened if there weren't for Jenn and her team's help. Jenn did all the negotiations with the vendors, only time we ever interacted with the vendors were for payments. The day could not have been any more beautiful and amazing. It was practically a stress-free wedding planning, even with pregnancy and being a brand new parents. Cannot thank Jenn enough for her help!

cess. There had been countless of times that we've changed some of the details on her, and yet she managed to stay calm even until the very last minute. What I loved about her the most is definitely her calmness (it surely rubbed in me since I easily panic), professionalism, attentiveness and the assurance she gives her clients. Not only that she helped us stick with our budget, but she also made us feel at ease knowing that we don't lose any of the vendors we wanted for our wedding. And, if you're a very detail oriented person, Jenn is the best coordinator to go to. She listens attentively to every detail, making sure that you will have your dream wedding. I've pinched myself several times since after the wedding, so I'm sure it wasn't only just a dream. :) Thank you again to Jenn, Traci and Terri for all of your help! :)

nd reception was truly amazing!

he rescue! She was able to point out things that I had overlooked (even down to tiny details such as packing up a few plates of food for me and my groom). Jenn is very professional and extremely easy to work with. Her husband, Rich, is great and he helped build a beautiful arch for our ceremony as well as hand steamed our table linens amongst a million other things that day. They are a SUPER DUO! On my wedding day, I was calm, cool, and collected because I knew that Jenn had everything under control. Her team was with us from morning to night, without skipping a beat. I honestly couldn't have had the wedding of my dreams without Jenn and her team. I highly recommend anyone getting married, whether you need full planning or simply day of coordination to hire Savvy Weddings. They are a God send!

ute everything in a professional manner. Jenn is very calm and collected, I could tell right away she was extremely organized. We got the destination package, which included unlimited communication and coordination of all wedding week events. I highly recommend this package to anyone planning a wedding outside of Hawaii. Jenn was respectful of our budget, and with each vendor (flowers, photographer, music, etc) she was able to provide a "budget option," a "higher end" option," and everything in between. This allowed us to have excellent, reliable vendors at prices that fit our budget. The only thing I wasn't thrilled about was communication. I would have preferred more regular phone meetings so we could talk about the progress of the wedding plans. What usually happened was I would get several emails at one time. Despite this minor setback, it did not affect the outcome of the wedding at all! What I really liked was that Savvy Weddings helped me plan golf outings during the week of our wedding, and a farewell brunch the morning after our wedding. Jenn and her team also delivered customized welcome bags to all our guests around the island. Little things like this really enhanced our guests' experience! I arrived in Hawaii, all I had to do was relax and enjoy! On the day of my wedding, everything was planned by the minute, not once did I feel stressed or rushed. The Halekulani staff, Jenn's team, and the rest of our vendors worked together perfectly to give us an unforgettable wedding experience. It was very important to me that I enjoy my wedding day with minimal stress, and my guests enjoy as well! Savvy Weddings exceeded our expectations, and having a full service coordinator was worth every penny! It's been almost a month after our wedding and we are still buzzing from all the great memories!

photographer and dress but nothing else. We booked the Grande pkg which took care of nearly everything A-Z wedding related. Our other wedding weekend details/activities we handled ourselves (Rehearsal dinner, guest gift bags, post-Wedding Beach Day) which was fine. In the beginning there were a few stops and starts after Savvy had a string of unfortunate tech issues. That was slightly unsettling but luckily none of my files were lost. It was challenging at times given email was easiest for me with the time difference but if I really needed to reach Jenn I could always pick up the phone. As we got closer to the wedding the issues were resolved and we had a standing weekly call which was helpful. If you are looking for someone who is super bubbly and over the top – that’s not Jenn. Jenn is cool, calm, collected and handles business. She’s experienced in the Wedding Planning business and has strong relationships with the majority of our vendors. I had a vision of what I wanted but wasn’t always the best at articulating it or making swift decisions. Jenn was patient with me and always came to me with a range of options. We hit the ground running once we landed in Hawaii a week before the wedding. We met at our venue a couple times, and with our photographer and videographer on timelines – she even accompanied us to Costco where we purchased all the liquor for reception. Any question or concern we had she addressed and by our wedding day we the only thing left in my mind (and stomach) were butterflies. Jenn’s assistant arrived at my hotel that morning and took me through the run of show for the day. She accompanied me and my bridesmaids to ceremony site. We were running a bit behind which I was concerned about but later learned (wedding planner trick!) Jenn had built in extra time to accommodate everything we wanted – including a Tahitian dance performance and Fire Knife dancer. Everything I had in my head was brought to life and the day was pretty much perfect. Couldn’t have done it without Savvy, Jenn and her team!

e whole planning process of this once in a lifetime event. Jenn worked with us every step of the way and was willing to take Skype calls anytime, sometimes as early as 7 am Hawaii time, or even 8 pm her time. Jenn had great suggestions for ideas, as well as extensive connections with vendors and was always looking out for our best interests along the way. Jenn was able to land some great deals for us. Jenn was consistent with our weekly meetings to ensure all items were on schedule. Jenn and her assistant Chris met with us as soon as we landed in Hawaii to tour the Palace grounds and lay out the vision for the big day. Jenn created a master timeline for the wedding, updated the budget throughout with all of the changes, communicated with all of the vendors and even found an iron and ironing board for some of the groomsmen who needed a quick iron before they walked down the isle! Jenn did a wonderful job making sure I was as happy as can be on my wedding day and made sure she dealt with all of the issues that are bound to come up with such a big production. Jenn followed through with the decorations we discussed and her husband was even there on the wedding day with a big smile and was helping out where he could. A couple things to mention, the planning of my wedding was over 1 year long. Jenn seemed to really start getting down and dirty about 6 months out. I learned to leave Jenn very detailed phone messages and she would then respond via email which I became accustom to. One thing that was basically out of her hands was where the Groom and his groomsmen got ready. They were supposed to use a theatre room with AC, but as the day got closer we realized this room was not available until later in the day and the groomsmen had to get ready in another building that consisted of a hallway and two bathrooms. This was pretty hot and not ideal, but much of this was more with the venue that with Jenn. Also, we rented a vintage Rolls Royce to drive myself and my parents to the I'olani Palace and then drove me and my father during the ceremony. The car was reserved until a certain time and was supposed to take my Grandfather home as he is older and we did not anticipate him staying the whole night. Grandpa surprisingly stayed most of the night bc he was having such a great time, but the driver of the Rolls Royce also stayed without alerting anyone, which caused an additional cost to be incurred. I would have liked the driver to alert someone his time was up and if he was going to stay longer to discuss what the extra charges would be up front. I would have liked Jenn or someone from her team to have checked on this to avoid any confusion. Overall I cannot imagine my wedding without the help of Jenn and Savvy Weddings and would recommend her and her team to anyone! Thank you so much Savvy Weddings for all of your hard work and wonderful results!

hanges, and are flexible in adjusting to your needs. We would not have been able to plan our destination wedding had it not been for Jenn and her talented team - big thanks to Kris and Traci! They handled communication with and choosing of all the vendors, and helped with discounts and recommendations along the way; their day-of support was phenomenal and attentive. The one thing to keep in mind is that everything tends to run on Hawaii time - we found ourselves frustrated with the pace of replies during the planning process, but in the end (particularly in the last month) it all came together beautifully. So just be patient and prepared to wait a while on her responses. The result was a spectacular wedding which was more than we ever dreamed was possible!!

found out that Savvy does day-of coordination at a reasonable price. The pre-wedding meetings with Jenn (the owner) helped us think through some of the things that we didn't really know about, so we felt like we were in good shape of the wedding day. Her assistant was very friendly and cheerful, and made me feel special while I was getting ready. Unfortunately, I didn't get the same friendly, cheerful feeling from the owner, which is why I can't give it a full 5 stars. Overall, we were glad to have this help and it is a useful service. Definitely worth the small investment for peace of mind.

ail, and did so very often which is fine but I wanted to talk to someone since the event was being planned from afar. I find the tone of emails can sometimes be misleading, and things can get lost in multiple emails being sent back and forth hence my preference to chat over the phone. Everything came together the day of (mostly due to our amazing venue) but there were details that were overlooked, such as purchasing tickets for my family members for a tour for the wrong day, arriving 2 hours late to the house to prep the morning of the wedding (luckily hair and make up was on time), not cleaning the vases and not putting water in them for the fresh flowers, forgetting/not ordering champagne glasses for the expensive champagne my husband bought for me and my bridesmaids to enjoy in the bridal suite which he organized with planners... so we ended up drinking very nice champagne out of water glasses, it was a great day... but DETAILS were missed. Jenn didn't seem happy to be working in the wedding industry , or maybe just not happy to work with us. We are detail oriented people so we would ask lots of questions and were looking for suggestions since we don't live in the area. We were often met with annoyance and were made to feel like it was our fault that things weren't being done. We used the Destination Full Service Planning Package, I was expecting more support and was disappointed.

so exceeded my expectations! Savvy was on the preferred vendors list of the beautiful Halekulani in Waikiki (where my husband and I got married on 12/26/2013) and after interviewing many planners on and off that list, it was clear that Savvy (and the Grande package) was the best fit. With that particular package, I not only had these wonderful ladies there to coordinate with all the vendors on the day of the wedding, but they also took my vision (provided and articulated through photos, websites, and phone conversations) and reached out to and booked the vendors, negotiated the pricing, kept us on schedule, kept us on budget, etc. I can't believe that you can receive that level of service at such an affordable price! Again, this review will not do them justice, but to me, what made Savvy so exceptional was the unlimited communication. I noticed that many other planners communicated up to a certain amount of hours and I just didn't like the idea of having that sort of pressure to manage time. Not having to constantly watch my time allowed Jenn and I to have very productive conversations that often consisted of me talking through thoughts to help me make wise decisions regarding our event. Additionally, not being pressed for time also allowed Jenn to get to know us and I truly believe that she was able to make even better decisions for our event based on what she knew about my husband and I and the type of people we are. When I think back to our wedding day, I am so grateful and my heart feels full because it could not have gone any better. The entire day was like a dream with no stress or bridezilla moments. I know this sounds crazy and biased, but I love the fact that I think my wedding and reception were perfection and that there's no way anyone could possibly have had a better event. I firmly believe that these warm and wonderful memories are because of Weddings By Savvy. I hope that you will decide to use them so that your day will always be just as memorable.

are. Jenn and Sara were very organized and they offer great advice. Jenn was very accommodating during a site visit a few months before the wedding. Maybe the only hassle I encountered was when it would take days and even weeks sometimes to get a response from an email. I also needed to be proactive on some aspects of the wedding such as the invitations, ceremony programs and the other stationery. But the few weeks before the wedding, we got all the attention and care we needed. In spite of everything (and this includes my own shortcomings and oversight), our wedding day was beautiful and things just fell into place. There is no such thing as a perfect day, as there is no such thing as a perfect relationship, but I did not even worry about the tiny mishaps, because Jenn and Sara were very reassuring.

hat we didn't need a wedding coordinator and reluctantly agreed to the day of package. She was so great and I can honestly say that I wish I would have had her plan my entire wedding. They took care of everything along with things I hadn't even thought of. We left for our honeymoon the day after the wedding and had so many items left over from the wedding and items to return for deposit and Jenn took care of all of it! In the end my husband even said that her services were the best thing that we spent money on. I would highly recommend her and strongly suggest a coordinator even if you don't have one in your budget.

the day. We planned our wedding from Australia and were able to Skype and email with Jenn prior. But the help they provided on the day was so valuable!!! Everything from getting lunch for us, telling us when to do what and when, where to stand, collecting flowers and speaking with vendors- it might not seem important now but on the day all those little things going smoothly means you can relax and enjoy the day!!!

ons when I asked, and fulfilled all of my requests for my wedding day. I booked her for her day of coordination package, but this included unlimited email communication/telephone calls & two in-person meetings. Savvy Coordination made my dream wedding a reality. I did a majority of the planning myself - booking vendors, planning out details, and DIYing the little accents, but I needed someone to pull it all together for me day of, and that person was Jenn! She and her team did everything perfectly, and I could not have asked for a more beautiful wedding day. None of it would have been possible without Savvy Coordination!

challenging. My planner was able to book us a great Emcee, make-up artist, limo and even got a dessert sorbet to be individually packed for each guest. Everyone was on time and helped make the day so special. Thank you Savvy Coordination.

There were several moments during the planning process where I felt that I was being neglected or ignored, and I got really worried that my wedding would be a disaster. However, despite the communication issues, Jennifer remembered exactly what I said I wanted on the first day we had our consultation. Our wedding was personalized, simple and elegant, and really really fun. I asked her the day before the wedding to pick up sparklers for our getaway. Since we couldn't use them on the beach due to the new law, she suggested green glow sticks to go with our colors. It worked out really well! She had really good recommendations throughout the process, and she helped to keep us within budget. Honestly, begin working with her as early as possible in the planning process, and keep your cool about her getting back to you about things. Do make sure to keep on her about the things you're worried about, because as the day approaches you don't want to be worried about the little things. I recommend her because she helped to pull off our dream wedding, but just be prepared to wait a little while for her responses.

of our guests has told us that it was the best wedding they have ever attended. The cost to hire Savvy coordination is nothing compared to the headaches & money they saved us on vendors and the fact that they do not accept commission made for a very cost effective decision. They are well connected and respected in the local community and Jennifer had no problems making sure the vendors did exactly as we wanted. The hours she put into just the wedding day would be worth her fee alone, she was the first one there to start setup and the last one gone after take down. (7am-2am) I cannot recommend this company enough to anyone considering a destination wedding in hawaii, we planned ours from australia and could not have done it without them. They are a great company with solid community roots and ethical beliefs and created the exact wedding day we wanted from photos and emails.

nd the scenes" tasks she completed while I was in my room getting ready. It all started in December 2009 when I received a recommendation for Savvy Coordination from a friend of a friend. I emailed Jennifer via her website and within a day or so she contacted me and set up a phone consultation. What I loved about Savvy coordination was that just about everything was included in one price (unlimited phone calls, emails, texts, meetings etc). Other coordinators I priced had more of an "A la carte" menu where things could definitely add up. Once I hired Jennifer, she immediately made me feel at ease and I felt confident she would help me plan the perfect wedding. I live in California and could only make one planning trip to Oahu. Prior to this trip, Jennifer went to multiple venues all over Oahu to take pictures and would send them right over to me via her iphone. Even when we rejected the sites, she would always come back with different options. This seemed to be a theme that lasted throughout the entire planning process. Jennifer would give us multiple options of things such as: venues, flowers, tents, table settings etc, and whenever we would reject the options, she would come back with more that better fit our style. I actually felt really bad rejecting something, but Jennifer would always put me at ease and reassured me that she just wants me to have exactly what I pictured in my head. At our planning meeting in June, Jennifer set up meetings with most of our vendors and accompanied us all over Oahu to meet everyone. She even scheduled time for us to relax since our trip was so short! Even after our planning meeting, we continued to make changes and Jennifer was there every step of the way. Jennifer helped us cut our costs and find vendors that were excellent. It was also great that she already had a great relationship with the vendors so everything went smoothly On the wedding day, she really impressed me as well as my family and friends. She had her assistant Kaya stay with me the entire morning so I always felt in contact with someone. Jennifer was running around the hotel making last minute preparations and there were even a few hiccups which she smoothed over without me even realizing there was anything wrong! During the reception she would constantly ask me how I was doing, and she made sure I was taken care of by the catering staff. She would watch the time and everything ran like clockwork. Overall, I was so impressed with Jennifer and her staff. The wedding was an incredible experience that was enhanced by the exceptional work of Savvy Coordination.

my husband. Hiring Jennifer was the best decision I made! She created a perfect day for me and I never had to worry about a thing. Jennifer was two weeks past her due date and was such a trooper! She arrived early to make sure all the vendors were on time and setting things up according to my vision. She directed traffic and all of the wedding party, she spoke with all of my vendors for me, ironed my wedding dress because the steaming job looked horrible, actually sewed my dress because the stitching broke before the ceremony, brought me drinks, and made sure all of our gifts and wedding props were in our room at the end of the evening. Overall she did much more, but her help made my wedding day a magical day to be remembered by all, and truly such an amazing event.

. Jennifer and her team were wonderful to work with. I came into the process with my vision, and she took it and improved it. She was available for all meetings and was a true professional -- she even had a hair curler in my changing room (and I desperately needed it!). The wedding day went by so quickly, and she made sure everything went as smoothly as possible. We did not know anything went wrong until we had our review session (after our minimoon). I would recommend Jennifer and her team any day! Thank you again!!

me. 2. She may NOT actually be the one coordinating your wedding. She runs her business with her husband doing other events aside from weddings. If a larger (i.e. more "important") event pops up, she will take that job instead and send her assistants to do your wedding. The only way she will do your wedding is if either she happens to be available for your date, or you pay more to have her work your wedding instead of the other bigger event. I found this strange since I was meeting with her to discuss my wedding, when at the end, she might not have been the one at my wedding after all! This also made me feel my wedding wasn't special enough that she would take a potentially more larger/profitable event over mine if it suited her more. 3. She's probably the least expensive out of all the other day-of coordinators (~$1000). That price does not include a timeline, or for her and team to pick up items for you the day-of. That will cost you extra. Keep in mind for day-of, you're doing all the leg work and research prior to your big day. If you just need someone to run your wedding, is more cost-effective, and do not expect exceptional service, then Savvy will suit you.

ought of were taken care of, questions I never would have thought to ask were answered. Thanks to them I was able to enjoy my wedding day without a care in the world!

I made when planning my wedding. Jen at Savvy Coordination has many years of experience in event planning, knew the ins and outs of the industry, and knew the best way to get things done. In addition to listening to what my husband and I wanted for our wedding, Jen was able to suggest better ways to make our ideas even better! I would highly recommend using Savvy Coordination whether you are a bride wanting to be extremely involved or prefer giving the reins to someone else. My wedding ceremony and reception looked beautiful and went smoothly...but the best part of using S.C. was that I developed such a good relationship with Jen that felt extremely confident that all I had to do on my wedding day was look beautiful for my husband and say "I do." I didn't realize how stress-free I could be on my wedding day, thanks to Jen and Savvy Coordination:)