Honolulu, Oʻahu & the Neighbor Islands

Every celebration begins with aloha, and ends in the details.

Hoʻokipa Weddings & Events Co. plans weddings, vow renewals, and milestone gatherings across the Hawaiian Islands. We work rooted in hospitality and built on trust, so every detail is carried with aloha from the first meeting to the last dance.

White floral arch ceremony setup on the beach

"It felt less like hiring a planner and more like gaining an ohana."

Oceanfront reception table at sunset under palm trees Tropical floral and fruit table detail with candlelight
Our Philosophy

Hospitality first. Logistics quietly handled.

Hoʻokipa, the Hawaiian word for hospitality, is more than our name. It is the order we work in. We spend our first meeting listening, not pitching, to your story, your ohana, and the feeling you want your guests to carry home.

From there, our team of coordinators, designers, and onsite leads handle vendor contracts, permits, tastings, timelines, and the hundred small decisions that stand between an idea and an unforgettable afternoon in paradise.

With aloha, the Hoʻokipa Ohana

200+

Weddings & Events Produced

4.9

Average Client Rating

14

Partner Venues Statewide

10+

Years Hosting the Islands

What We Do

Full service planning, shaped by island tradition

Every package is built around one couple, one ohana, one occasion, never a template.

Weddings & Vow Renewals

Full or partial planning, from oceanfront ceremonies to intimate garden vows.

Luaus & Celebrations

Milestone birthdays, baby luaus, and family reunions styled with authentic island detail.

Corporate & Retreats

Incentive trips and offsites that balance polish with genuine Hawaiian hospitality.

Design & Florals

Custom floral direction, tablescapes, and décor sourced from local growers and artisans.

Kind Words

Love notes from our couples & families

★★★★★

"From the first call, it felt like we were talking to family. Our beach ceremony in Kailua was more beautiful than we imagined."

MT

Maya & Josh T.

Lanikai Beach Wedding
★★★★★

"They ran our entire ninety guest luau without a single hiccup, and somehow still made time to check on my grandmother all evening."

KO

The Kahale ʻOhana

60th Anniversary Luau
★★★★★

"Professional, warm, and endlessly patient with our blended family guest list. Worth every penny."

RS

Renee S.

Turtle Bay Wedding
★★★★★

"Our corporate retreat felt like a vacation, not a work trip, right down to the final night hula lesson."

DL

David L.

Company Offsite, Maui
★★★★★

"I cried twice during setup walkthrough because it was so much more than what I had pictured."

AK

Alana K.

Garden Vow Renewal
★★★★★

"Booked them eight months out and never once worried about a detail. That peace of mind was priceless."

PR

Priya & Ben R.

Destination Wedding, Oʻahu

"Every wedding tells a story worth sharing. Come see the moments behind the making, with aloha."

Instagram

Ready to start planning your day?

Tell us your date, your island, and your vision. We'll follow up within one business day with next steps and availability.