Maui Wedding Reviews, Raves (Testimonials)

December 23, 2014

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Gordon, you really captured the beauty of the day and we could not be more grateful!

I was referred to A Paradise Dream Wedding by a friend of my sister's, who had used them for her Maui wedding a few years back. I could not have been more pleased with my experience. From the first time I spoke to my wedding coordinator, Jayanne, I felt right away that I was in good hands. It amazed me how all of the planning took place over just a few emails and phone conversations. I kept feeling like I should be doing more, and should be more stressed, as I feel like brides are typically so overwhelmed in the months and weeks leading up to the wedding. But the planning was such a breeze, and so was the wedding day. And we were able to really enjoy it. When I showed up to the Makena Beach and Golf Resort for our ceremony, Shena (our onsite coordinator) was there to greet me. I met Gordon (our photographer) and Tino (our minister), and felt very at ease. Everyone was so calm and very positive, that it made me feel just as calm. The wedding venue, which Jayanne actually suggested, was breathtaking. The ceremony was short and simple, but also very intimate and special. We didn't know what to expect, since we didn't have a wedding rehearsal. But it was everything that we could have wished for. After the ceremony, we took photos, all of which turned out amazing. Even looking at the photos now, it still takes my breath away. They really capture the love and beauty that was our wedding day. We could not be happier with how everything turned out, and we would definitely recommend a Paradise Dream Wedding to anyone getting married in Maui.
Thank you,

Julia & Andrew Lott

Married at Makena Beach & Golf Resort on Oct. 10th, 2014
Maui Wedding Photographers : Gordon Nash + Arien Sherman
Photo Editor: Mami Horie
Wedding Coordinator: Jayanne Jefferys

December 17, 2014

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Thank you again for capturing amazing memories!!!

Gordon and Mami were the photographers for our special day!!! They were awesome to work with and were very patient with our 2 young girls ( that can be pretty crazy at times)! We are so pleased with our photos. Every time I look at them it takes me back to the exact moment! Thank you so much for all you guys did for us!!!!

Chase & Jessika Skidgel
Married on November 19th, 2014 at Kaanapali Beach Club

Maui Wedding Photographers : Gordon Nash + Mami Horie

December 13, 2014

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Thank you Paradise Dream Weddings for making our day so amazing!

We couldn't have had the perfect wedding without Paradise Dream Wedding. We had just moved from Oregon to Utah and searched the internet to try and find the perfect photographer and planner. With e-mails back and forth with Jayanee we started planning. The process was so easy between Pintrest and the e-mail's. I sent Jayanee all my wishes for our special day and she started planning.

We were lucky enough to have a few days to enjoy Maui before our wedding however we did arrive just as hurricane Hanna got there as well. We were worried about the weather but Jayanee quickly eased our minds following up with us and letting us know we would be taken care of.

The day of our big day the weather was up and down but with the excitement of getting ready the weather was drowned out by all the excitement. As we drove to secret cove Garrick called to see if I would be alright with getting married at another beach Gordon and Garrick were at Secret cove and it was pouring down Gordon suggested that we drive five minutes down the road to another beach to get married. We decided that Gordon would know Maui and the weather the best and to go with what he recommended. We reached the second beach and the weather was perfect no rain beautiful weather and the perfect backdrop for our pictures. Both Gordon and his assistant Mami worked together to capture our special day.

Our officiant, Kimo said the perfect meaningful words and Jayanee worked some magic on my bouquet to get me exactly what I wanted to make it even more special, I know that I had asked for something non traditional and difficult to get when I sent Jayanee the picture of the bouquet I wanted but she went above and beyond to get it for me.

Gordon and Mami were pleasant to work with and not only saved our day by recommending to move locations but made it even more special by taking us back to Secret Cove to take pictures after the ceremony. They even stayed late to take some pictures as the sky darkened with the night and got some amazing shots.

They sent us the photo teasers and they didn't disappoint we were instantly excited and anxious to see the rest of the photos. Shortly after we received our e-mail with the digital copies and SmugMug access.

Our day was amazing and our photos were breathtaking and even more than we could have ever hoped for. Gordon and Mami did such an amazing job we couldn't have asked for better pictures or a better group of people to have taken care of our special day for us.
Thank you Paradise Dream Weddings for making our day so amazing, not only do we have wonderful memories, we have the pictures that captured it.
Garrick & Arista Williams
Married at Po'olenalena Beach, Makena on October 22ned, 2014
Maui Wedding Photographers : Gordon Nash + Mami Horie
Wedding Coordinator: Jayanne Jefferys

December 13, 2014

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Paradise Dream Wedding is full of exceptional staff, they all love what they do and it shows!

Paradise Dream Wedding is exactly that. From the moment I contacted the company I was pleased at their professional and helpful staff. Jayanne Jeffereys was the first person I spoke with and our conversations went for 30 minutes at times. She was able to take my thoughts and ideas and run with them. She even called me the night before our wedding and said we are ohana now. Paradise Dream Wedding is a family bond. I did not have to worry about the wedding details at all, knowing she had everything under control. She knew the best restaurants, the best hotels, the best of everything. For her services alone, this company already has 5 stars, and we haven't even discussed the photographers! Gordon and Mami are absolutely exceptional, first class with a family feel. We have 8 boys and they were able to take the most amazing photos. Can you imagine how difficult this is? They made it easy, flawless and fun. This is a company full of exceptional staff, they all love what they do and it shows. To the Director of events Jayanne, the onsite coordinator Shena, the minister Ernest, the musician John, the hairsylist Jackie, and the photographers Gordon and Mami our hearfelt Mahalo goes out to everyone of you. We would recommend Paradise Dream Wedding to everyone we know. When we visit Maui in the future we will be contacting this company for travel planning and photography. Mahalo!

Warm Regards,

Holly & Robert Blesi
Married at Makena Cove on November 1st, 2014

Maui Wedding Photographers : Gordon Nash + Mami Horie
Wedding Coordinator: Jayanne Jefferys

December 12, 2014

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Thanks to Paradise Dream team for such a wonderful ceremony!

Thanks to Paradise Dream team. Gordon+Mami--great photographers,they are so professional and creative. Laki---really nice man and give us a lot of fun during the ceremony. Brian--ceremony recorder, very patient. Jayanne--our coordinator, help us with every step for the preparation. We had such a wonderful ceremony at Makena cove, Maui, Hawaii. Mahalo~~

我们结婚啦~~非常感谢Paradise Dream的团队, Gordon和Mami是非常优秀的摄影师，帮我们拍了许多有创意的照片，Jayanne全程帮我们安排仪式的各个步骤特别细致周到体贴，还要感谢Laki帮我们主持了这么有夏威夷风情的婚礼，全程录影Brian，有他在，我俩才能看到婚礼的全貌。
Xiang & Xiaofei
Married at Makena Cove on November 13th, 2014
Maui Wedding Photographers : Gordon Nash + Mami Horie
Wedding Coordinator: Jayanne Jefferys

December 11, 2014

The entire Paradise Dream Team made our Vow Renewal a real Dream!

A very happy 25 year vow renewal!

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Everything they recommended turned out to be just as I had imagined it- from the selection of fresh flowers, to the intimate cove location, and the personalized Hawaiian Christian ceremony. Jayanne, our Wedding Coordinator, helped with EVERY aspect of the day, down to stores to purchase my dress at and restaurant recommendations for our anniversary dinner. Reverend Laki gave our ceremony the personal and traditional Hawaiian touches that we were looking for as former residents of the islands. His ukulele playing and songs were the perfect touch to our sunset ceremony. Arlen Sherman, our Photographer, captured the event with phenomenol photos that were beyond our expectations. I still look at them and get tears in my eyes. You will not be disappointed with the products and services of this team. You can save money elsewhere, but you will get what you pay for. Charles and Lisa Eck, August 2014

December 11, 2014

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Going above and beyond, the team made sure everything went as smoothly as possible!

From start to finish Gordon, Mami, Jayanne and the rest of the team were absolutely perfect. Going above and beyond, the team made sure everything went as smoothly as possible. Even with coordinating the wedding from about 2500 miles away, we really felt that we had a hands on experience customizing everything exactly how we wanted. They worked with our schedule, were completely flexible with requests and showed the utmost professionalism throughout our time in Maui. On top of this the pictures and video captured during the wedding and reception turned out amazing and we couldn't be more happy! Thank you so much!!
Arman & Rachel
Married at Makena Beach & Golf Resort on November 11th, 2014
Maui Wedding Photographers : Gordon Nash + Mami Horie