Moana Events

This review is long overdue but Morgan and her team were amazing! They totally understood our aesthetic and made everything a breeze even though we were living in Tokyo while trying to plan the wedding in Hawaii. We wanted our wedding to feel like a warm «local» wedding, which meant tons of our family and friends, but Morgan still managed to find the perfect venue that not only accommodated all our guests but also had the garden wedding look that we were going for.
They were also really great about taking care of the details. We dropped off our stuff with Morgan the night before and were able to completely focus on our time with family and friends rather than worry about last minute details. Day of the wedding went off pretty much without a hitch and we definitely didn’t need to stress or worry about anything, which we amazing because we felt like we were able to fully enjoy our special day. (Admittedly, there were a couple of minor hiccups but nothing the guests would have noticed).
Anyway. It was hands down the best day EVER. Thank you Morgan!!! (*^_​^*)

THE DREAM TEAM. Impeccable taste. Consummate professionals. Boss ladies.
We hired Moana Events a little over a year before our actual wedding date, and now having come out the other end happily wed, I can honestly say that hiring Moana Events was the best and most important decision we made for our wedding. My husband and I are Oahu natives, now California transplants, and we got married on the North Shore of Oahu. We knew from the beginning that we would need help planning the wedding from afar and talked to a few planners before we met with Moana Events. We instantly clicked with Morgan and Meaghan and signed on right away on impulse. Boy, we are so glad that we did!!! They produced a visually stunning, foodfest wedding that looked like it was straight out of a movie, and most importantly, we had the BEST TIME OF OUR LIVES. We were able to spoil our friends and family in the best way possible and it was all thanks to Moana Events.
As a bride, it was very important for me to have planners that were on top of their game — for me, this meant having an organized process, being extremely knowledgeable about the industry, having quick responses to all our questions and concerns, being able to stick to the budget, being able to review and negotiate contracts with vendors, being able to provide multiple options for vendors, and most importantly, being able to visualize and produce a beautiful, custom wedding that reflected me and my husband’s personalities. Morgan and Meaghan did all this and even WOW-​ed us with some surprise, unexpected details at our wedding. While kind, personable, and funny, their professionalism and directness are what make them the best event planners. My husband would joke around saying, «These are the ladies that I want negotiating all of my contracts for me.» Boss ladies — I mean this in the best and most complimentary way possible. Throughout the process, Morgan and Meaghan were advocates for US and we were constantly impressed by how pleasant and easy the wedding process was for us.
Like many going through the process, we had no idea how to go about planning a wedding and what to expect. Morgan and Meaghan walk you through this process and have what we called their «little homework assignments» throughout planning period. They advised us on what we definitely needed to get, what we could do without, where they would advise splurging, and where they would advise cutting corners. I also found it very helpful that they create an ongoing shared online notebook which is organized with all deadlines, all records, all planning, to-​do/​pending lists, etc, accessible by the four of us. It was so organized. My Type A personality loved it.
On the day of our wedding, Morgan and Meaghan buzzed around everywhere unseen (they must be wizards) while popping up intermittently to make sure we were in the right place for the ceremony, to make sure that the mikes were passed for toasts, to make sure we ate and stayed hydrated on our wedding day, and to remind us to cut the cake. If there were any problems, we didn’t know anything about it. Everything flowed naturally like magic and my husband and I just relaxed and soaked it all in. Afterwards, many of our guests complimented us on having the best wedding they’ve ever been to while we embarrassingly got to take credit for it.
Morgan and Meaghan, you have our eternal gratitude. Moana Events is hands down the best even planning company in Hawaii and their talent, work ethic, and results are incomparable.

Morgan kicks butt! I hired Morgan for a high profile corporate event with the Governor and other dignitaries in attendance. She went above and beyond to deliver an exceptional event. I had multiple people tell me how they couldn’t believe how well we organized everything and how it went like clockwork. There were some complex elements to consider (odd layout in an industrial area for a semi-​fancy event, outer island) not to mention I threw her several curve balls right before the event. But she and her right hand Meaghan Koski handled them all like professionals and got the job done. They were organized and very responsive to my concerns. I would highly recommend Moana Events to anyone doing a corporate event. P. S. they were less expensive than some of the other corporate event games in town, and I thought they did an excellent job.

I can easily tell you that there’s not one thing I’d change about my wedding. How many brides can say that?
OH MOANA! How does one put into words what these ladies go through for their brides??? If you’re a bride, chances are you follow all those dreamy wedding accounts on instagram? These gals are the masterminds behind those! Living on the East coast and finding a good wedding planner in Kauai without recommendations is a tough feat! Trust me, you want (need!) a planner for a destination wedding! I didn’t want to work with an impersonal international company, and didn’t want a «hawaiian wedding package». Weddings are personal, so I wanted my planner be personal and involved. I came across Moana on Pinterest when I realized I was pinning all of their photos to my board! Ta Da– MORGAN!
This woman has got it figured out– to be able to handle both my husband and I at the same time is a very special type of person. Morgan met with us in Kauai and immediately just got it. She got us! Morgan is tough when she needs to be, she’s very honest with you, and she knows how to get things done. While Morgan will humor everyone else involved in the wedding planning process, at the end of the day her brides are priority #1.
While I know I was the easiest bride they’ve ever had (pause for a grin), the venue I selected certainly wasn’t! Instead of the regular well-​groomed wedding locations in Kauai, we asked Moana to plan our wedding at a construction site! I think my exact question was «But can you also make it look as beautiful as all the photos I see from your other weddings?“AND DID THEY EVER! Morgan & Meaghan worked tirelessly to create an event that had my husband’s and my style all over it. It was magical!
Truth be told, I constantly was checking in with them because it felt so weird that I wasn’t stressed with wedding planning… I kept thinking to myself there must be something I have to do. but there wasn’t! They’ve got it covered for you. They will keep you on a timeline and reach out with options and details when they need them. They stay with you from start to finish and walk you through everything. These girls have a distinct ability to understand what you want without actually having to tell them… in other words, they’re mind readers! And in my opinion, that’s exactly what a wedding planner needs to be.
I told Morgan just yesterday that I can barely look at her social media photos, because I’m jealous of all the brides she’s still working with. I miss them so much! Although its 9yrs, 10 months away, I’m looking forward to our 10 year anniversary party in Kauai (have you guys seen what she plans for anniversaries?)!!!

If you are getting married in Hawaii, you will not find more professional, creative, high quality wedding «producers.» These women are truly extraordinary — working with you to understand your expectations, and then surpassing them at every turn.
We live in New York and we knew we wanted to get married on the North Shore of Oahu. We had worked with another planner for several months and for whatever reason, (about 2 months prior to the wedding date) the planner was unable to fulfill his obligations. We knew we needed super high quality, reliable, experienced professionals to take over. Luckily, we found Moana Events.
Morgan, Meaghan and their team are truly exceptional. They know every venue, every vendor, and everything you are looking for, even before you know you’re looking for it.
They managed all of our vendors flawlessly, which makes you feel more confident that you are paying a fair price and ensuring that you hear back from the vendors in as timely a manner as feasible (Moana is the perfect translator between New York time and «island time» — we wouldn’t have survived this without them!)
Most importantly, they literally created the perfect event (cheesy, but true) and worked hard to ensure that the couple enjoys it. The ceremony site was honestly magical. When we arrived to walk down the aisle, we were literally speechless — we could not have imagined it to look so stunning. They chose a florist who designed the most gorgeously dressed arch we had ever seen. They selected a ukulele player who sounded wonderful, and they seamlessly guided our guests and wedding party so everyone was happy and in the correct spot.
Our reception was spectacular. One of our guests said that something so perfect could have only come from a book, because a scene so beautiful could only take place in your imagination. The lighting, the table settings, the canopies, the dance floor — there was no detail left to chance. Truly amazing.
To top it all off, the ladies offered to help us economically transform a casual beach restaurant into our rehearsal dinner «Welcome Luau.» They designed wonderful table settings with family photographs, pineapples, and kitchy (but tasteful) tiki figurines. It was very impressive.
Honestly, I can’t say enough about Moana Events. With a life event as important as our wedding, all I can say is that I am grateful we placed our trust into their very capable hands.

Morgan, Meaghan and Moana Events are as good as it gets.
They produced a spectacular 3-​day Big Kauai Wedding for 125 people that blew away our friends and family, and outstripped our wildest expectations. We were in fact almost embarrassed how perfect, seamless and glamorous it all was (ever seen the SNL Skit «Xanax for Gay Summer Weddings»? It was like that.) … and it’s all to the credit of Morgan and her team.
I myself ocasionally produce events in my work as a tech marketing VP, so I know how incredibly difficult big productions are to pull off. So much detail, so many stakeholders, budget push and pull from every direction, permits, vendors, bridezillas and groomzillas…
Moana Events handles everything, is on top of everything, and does everything with patience, love and always a smile. They were always in our corner, negotiating the best deals for us and «making it happen» even when other folks told us it was impossible.
I recommend Moana Events unconditionally.

After searching high and low to find wedding coordinators who fit our style, budget, and who I felt a connection with, we finally ended up with Moana Events. It was the best decision and although my husband was somewhat wary because of the cost (in general of wedding coordination), he now says it was our best investment. They had worked many events at our venue in Kauai so we felt comfortable hiring them, even if we didn’t get to meet them in person.
We were able to hire Moana for short term & day of coordination so our communication with them did not ramp up until then. At the same time, if I was really stuck on a particular area and having trouble finding a vendor, Morgan was quick to respond with a name. All communication was extremely professional (occasionally, almost overly so) and completely opposite of what I had heard of with «Hawaiian» time! You can tell they take their professionalism seriously and were incredibly organized, using many online tools that were convenient for me.
Although I was feeling a bit apprehensive before the wedding, staring with our rehearsal, they showed me why Moana was such a great team of folks. From the moment I actually met her, Morgan settled my nerves and made me feel like she was entirely present with me. She was warm, friendly and incredibly organized. I know my family is a little bit crazy but she did a great job settling their nerves as well and providing wonderful customer service.
When we arrived to cocktail hour, it blew my mind how perfectly they had read my mind. After planning a wedding long distance for a year, I just kind of shoved all my decorations at them and said, «Here you go!» Everything was decorated beautifully and I could’ve cried tears of joy with how wonderfully it all worked out. During the reception, Morgan and Amber were constantly buzzing around, making sure everything was ready to go (I’m assuming) and make sure the bride & groom were happy. I was never without a drink, a smile, and never had to think about anything except having a wonderful time!
At the end of the evening, they made sure everything was packed up into our shuttle and sent us on our way. There was nothing else I needed to worry about and it was just such a wonderful experience overall.
I’m getting a bit emotional looking back as we are so grateful for such a heartfelt, wonderful job Morgan and Amber did the day of our wedding. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts!

If you are planning an event of any type, you need a planner and you need to work with Moana events! Choosing them was the BEST decision I made for my wedding. The whole team was wonderful — organized, detail oriented, efficient, has great taste (aesthetically and for food and wine!), and most importantly very considerate of all of the ideas coming from me, my husband-​to-​be and my family. The process was smooth and SO FUN, which I never thought would be possible. They also know all of the best vendors in Hawaii personally, and can make sure you book everything in time to secure the best of the best. As most brides do, I got nervous at a few points in the planning process about various details, but they always had great suggestions and calmed me down right away. Most importantly, the wedding itself was a blast — the Moana team made sure my mom and I were having fun, relaxed and truly made it the best day of my life! My guests were blown away by the wonderful food, décor, music and all the other details Morgan and her team brought to life for us.
I cannot thank Moana events enough for making our wedding so wonderful. Definitely work with them, you will have a wonderful time at your event!

When I was searching for wedding planners in Oahu, Morgan was the best one I found. She answered all emails within 24-​hours sometimes even sooner even on a weekend. When I called her during her work hours, she always answered. This was one of my main concerns when planning a destination wedding (other planners were not that accessible, I won’t include names).
After doing thorough research on her blog, Instagram, and Pinterest as well as the ratings she received from other brides (brides: do your homework on all planners), I knew she’d be the perfect person to plan and execute our wedding. Unfortunately, our wedding location was changed therefore we had to find a new planner at new location.

Working with Morgan and Amber at Moana Events was, by far, the BEST decision we made for our wedding! I don’t even know where to begin in expressing my gratitude to them. They were organized, professional, detailed, efficient, knowledgeable, and incredibly accommodating.
Leading up to the wedding, they provided excellent vendor suggestions and handled all communication with them. We could have easily researched and chosen our own list of vendors, but it was the relationships, knowledge and experience that Moana Events has with so many vendors throughout the island, that made our event seamless. They attended vendor meetings with us, provided timelines and contact sheets to our wedding party and vendors, and they coordinated our rehearsal with LOTS of patience :)
Having been an event coordinator myself, the ideas and visions for the design of our wedding spanned a very wide range, and not only did Morgan pull everything together into a cohesive design for us, but she truly made all of our dreams become reality. There were no ideas too big for them to handle.
Day-​of, they treated us like royalty, bringing us our meals while guests perused the food stations, always keeping our glasses full, bringing me lipgloss during SO many photos (even though it sounds silly– girls you’ll appreciate this!), and they even delivered a to-​go box of food to our hotel room. It’s an endless list of amazing acts. They anticipated every last detail before anything became an issue, and if there were any glitches (which I’m still not even aware of today) they skillfully made things flawless to us and our guests.
They were there for us every step of the way, and we couldn’t have asked for a better experience!

I have known Morgan personally for years, and have seen many of the stunning events she and her team have put together, so when it was time to choose a wedding planner for my own wedding on Kauai, Moana Events was the obvious choice. I wanted to do the majority of the planning, and chose the option of having Moana Events step in and take over the planning and logistics a month prior to the wedding.
From the moment that I booked Moana Events to the post-​wedding follow up and everything in between, Morgan and her team were responsive, prompt, professional, thoughtful, informative and extremely knowledgeable. They listened to me, understood what was important to me, my husband and our families, and put me at ease knowing that everything I needed and wanted to have happen would be taken care of. I so appreciated all of their attention to detail, creativity, enthusiasm and positive, can-​do attitudes throughout the entire process. They solved problems quickly (most of which I never even knew about until after the fact!) and efficiently, seamlessly took over all of my communication with vendors, and went above and beyond to ensure that our wedding day ran smoothly and was nothing short of perfect.
Our wedding day went off without a hitch, our guests all enjoyed themselves immensely, and most importantly we were able to enjoy our wedding without an ounce of stress or worry. Having Moana Events be a part of our wedding was one of the smartest and easiest decisions we made during the wedding planning process — I don’t know what we would have done without Morgan and Amber!

Words cannot describe how thankful we are to Morgan Childs and her wonderful staff. She made our wedding AMAZING to epic proportions! Moana Events made the planning process so easy and enjoyable. Living in California, it was impressive that we were able to do everything over the internet and phone. The staff has a high degree of creativity, organization and professionalism. All of the venues and vendors they recommended were top notch. Everyone provided high quality and genuinely courteous service. Because they attended to all the details, the ceremony and reception flowed seamlessly. Our guests were blown away by our Hawaiian Luau theme. My husband and I enjoyed every minute of our wedding thanks to Moana Events!