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Dream It! Wedding & Event Planning

Dream It! Wedding & Event Planning

Kaneohe, HI
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
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    Desiree P. Sent on 03/21/2024
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    Kalinda is amazing. From start to end. No loose ends.

    Kalinda is amazing. She worked very hard for me from the start of my wedding plans till the end of my event. She made sure everything went smoothly and vendors and everyone were on the same page of communication. 10/10 would recommend her to help you plan your magical wedding day. Will be using her services for other parties in the near future.
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    Bjorn H. Sent on 08/22/2023
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    A truely magical day

    We flue in from Europe and organizing a wedding far away is not the easiest of things. We truely appriciate and could recommend the service provided by Dream It. They made our day as special as we could have ever wanted and kept us up to date all the way in the most proffessional manner.
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    Janis M. Sent on 12/15/2023
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    Go with Dream It!

    When we decided to start the wedding planning process, I told my (now) husband that we MUST hire a wedding coordinator/planner. I knew I'd need help. He was very hesitant as he didn't think we needed one (of course he didn't...). We decided on a venue and it turned out that they required a "day of" coordinator at the very least. I turned to WeddingWire for suggestions and messages a bunch of planners for more information and pricing. Kalinda promptly got back to me and so we met up and hired her as a partial coordinator. I was so stressed out during this time, especially when vendors were taking so long to get back to me, but no matter what, Kalinda was always so sweet, kind, calm, and reassuring. We didn't realize how much we needed Kalinda until we had her helping us plan our wedding. She helped us through every little detail we would never have thought of and assisted with last-minute details and tasks until our wedding day. She even continued to help me get a refund from a vendor weeks after the wedding for a service we did not end up using. She was right all those times I was so worried- everything turned out great and I owe it to her!
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    Jj Crisp Sent on 06/20/2023
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    June Wedding Dream

    Kalinda provided exceptional service to making our fantasy real and if anyone is in need of a planner, Kalinda gets it done with all the connections she has in this event planning. I will definitely recommend her to anyone looking for assistance….
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    Emily M. Sent on 01/07/2024
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    Such an amazing coordinator!

    I hired Kalinda as my day-of coordinator and she was exactly the help I needed. Not only did she coordinate the day of my wedding, but she also helped me for the entire year leading up to it. I could call or text her any time and she would get back to me promptly with such useful info. She really knows all the details that need to be sorted out- things I wouldn't have thought of on my own. I am so glad to have found her because she took so much stress away from all the parts of my planning. I'd recommend her to anyone who needs a day-of coordinator; she is the best!!!!
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    Aunty J. Sent on 06/15/2023
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    Absolutely Amazing

    Kalinda was recommended by the MUA and Hairstylist that was hired to my nephews fiancé for their wedding. As someone who looking from the outside, Kalinda made their dream wedding a reality. Every single detail was brought to life in a way that could only have been imagined. Weddings are stressful and she made the process so easy for my nephew and his fiancé as they were planning a wedding in Hawaii from Las Vegas. From the first meeting to their actual wedding day she was very attentive, very responsive and very intentional to what they wanted. She didn’t only make sure that the bride and groom were taken cared of, but the entire bridal party, family and wedding guests. Thank you Kalinda for all that your hard work!
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    Blaize C. Sent on 05/29/2023
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    When a Dream becomes Reality

    When my Wife and I were looking for wedding coordinators we were unsure of which one to go with. Being that we live in Vegas, it was important for us to find someone that we could truly rely on to bring our dream to life in Hawai’i. We were referred to Kalinda from our Hair & Makeup artist - Stephanie Hayasaka, and from our first conversation with her we knew that she was the one we wanted to go with.

    Kalinda is amazing at what she does. She’s organized, efficient, knowledgeable, and so easy to work with. What separates her from others is that she treats you like family and is truly passionate about bringing your dream wedding to life. While Pregnant, she was still running around and hustling to ensure everything was going as planned, and it completely blew us away at how much effort she was putting in to ensure the best day possible for us. She goes above and beyond and effectively coordinates all of the different moving pieces that come with a wedding. Many of our guests complimented on how efficient and smoothly our wedding went, and that it was the most organized wedding they’ve ever been a part of. She is also very knowledgeable and during the planning process brought to light a lot of the little things that we overlooked. She knows a ton of vendors and will recommend the best ones based off of your wants/vision for your day.

    We cannot say enough about Kalinda, and we highly recommend her for your wedding. Our special day wouldn’t have been possible without her!

    Thank you Kalinda for making our dream a reality!

    - The Rodrigues Ohana
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    Julia C. Sent on 05/29/2023
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    Highly recommend

    Kalinda was so easy to work with and went above and beyond with everything! Everything looked better than we could have ever imagined and Kalinda made our day completely stress free so we got to fully enjoy our wedding!
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    Betsy C. Sent on 05/29/2023
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    Stress-Free Wedding!

    Kalinda is amazing! She put together a great team for me and made sure the ceremony went smoothly. She went above and beyond with the details. Kalinda was very responsive to all my questions and calming/reassuring. My Hawaii wedding was a dream!
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    Salani A. Sent on 02/06/2023
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    Emcee to Planner.

    As an emcee it is crucial to know when and where I need to be at all times. Kalinda’s ability to clearly communicate was nothing short of amazing. She was absolutely professional and gracious always moving with a smooth sense of urgency. She should work on a curriculum on The Art of Wedding planning. She definitely has the skill. And this is coming from a pretty seasoned emcee. It was an absolute joy to work with her.
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    Tami T. Sent on 02/07/2023
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    Wedding Coordinator

    Kalinda is an amazing wedding coordinator and worked really hard to make this day very memorable.
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    Kuulei G. Sent on 02/06/2023
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    Amazing experience

    Kalinda was absolutely amazing! She was accommodating, efficient, calm, detailed and we’re so blessed that we chose her to be the coordinator on this special day for my daughter!
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    Edward R. Sent on 02/07/2023
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    Awesome service

    Great experience all around. Punctual, detail oriented, neat and flexible.
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    Reinette S. Sent on 02/07/2023
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    Perfect. Everything was perfect.

    Kalinda was so wonderful to work with! Everything was perfect!
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    Nate G. Sent on 02/06/2023
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    Wedding coordinator

    Kalinda did an above and beyond service she handled everything we asked without pressure and truly made a dream come true for my daughter’s special day!!!
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    Ho’onani G. Sent on 02/06/2023
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    Best wedding coordinator ever!

    Kalinda was on top of everything! She executed exactly what I wanted and ensured me that everything was taken cared of. She answers my millions of questions with no complaints and took care of the smallest details. Kalinda allowed my family and I to enjoy our big day without having to worry about a thing. Best wedding coordinator ever!
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    Alohi G. Sent on 02/06/2023
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    Above & Beyond

    Kalinda & her team was amazing! Kalinda made sure everything ran smoothly & she was very attentive to our bride. Our family was able to enjoy the night without any worry. We highly recommend her!
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    Ashley C. Sent on 12/01/2022
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    Dream it, brought my dreams to light

    Kalinda was hands down the most amazing wedding planner. Her ability to help me plan such a beautiful/special day through really tough & stressful times with ease is something I'm eternally grateful for. It's important to have a wedding planner who can embrace obstacles and still pull through for you. I'd choose her over and over again.
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    Dawn L. Sent on 11/03/2022
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    Kalinda was our lifesaver!

    Kalinda was one of the big reasons our wedding went so smoothly! She was on top of everything, so organized, and so prepared. She got us food and drinks while we were busy doing all the photos and other things. She made sure all the rules for our venue were followed and that the timeline was followed as much as possible. One of our friends was supposed to help us clean up at the end but got too drunk. Kalinda stepped in and helped to make sure we had all of our personal belongings and helped get everything together so that we wouldn't be charged the extra fee if we had to stay late to finish cleaning up. I would definitely recommend her to anyone that needs help with their wedding.
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    Lindsay B. Sent on 10/19/2022
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    Kalinda is the GOAT!

    From the start, Kalinda was incredibly professional and patiently answered all of our questions. She is extremely knowledgeable about what goes in to planning an amazing wedding. When we were in the planning process, she provided us with awesome suggestions, helpful organizational tools, and support with contacting vendors. She coordinated our rehearsal on Kualoa Ranch's Secret Island with 20+ adults and children. Everyone had a great time and she expertly led us through the plans for the ceremony, making everyone feel comfortable, prepared, and excited. On the day of the wedding, it was pouring rain, inevitably making every part of set-up exponentially more difficult. She worked with our rental company to execute the contingency plan to change our seating layout and it worked out perfectly. Kalinda was always on the move, yet somehow still able to communicate with us effectively throughout the entire time. During the event, she made everything run smoothly. I didn't have my garter for the toss and Kalinda RAN to the dressing room to find it. I'm sure there were dozens of other things she did to make the whole event run smoothly that I didn't see. All the way through clean-up, Kalinda was professional, calm, fun, and made the wedding so memorable. She even drove to our house the next day to drop off signs that we couldn't fit in our cars at the end of the night. To top it all off, our wedding was one of FOUR weddings that she had that weekend. Kalinda was amazing and I'm forever grateful to her for our awesome wedding! She is definitely the planner I would recommend to anyone who wants a wedding to run seamlessly.
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    Rose P. Sent on 09/28/2022
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    Best Wedding Planner

    Kalinda is AMAZING! I love love her for making sure everything went smoothly on my reception day. Reason I say reception only is because we eloped last year and wanted to celebrate with family and friends this year since we weren’t able to have them with us last year. My reception day went so smooth and turned out so amazing. I was stress free and just enjoyed the night while Kalinda made sure everything went perfect. She made it so easy for me. Trust me, you need a wedding planner because last year I did it with my bestie and we both stressed each other out. Even if it was just us and the kids. You’ll save a lot of stress. Kalinda took care of everything till the end. She was the last one out and I appreciate her a lot. It was literally the BEST DAY!!! Thank you Kalinda!
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    Destiny Sent on 09/15/2022
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    Awesome great service !

    Kalinda was amazing ! she made my wedding reception the easiest she took care of everything and checked in with me throughout the time ! price was affordable for her services she did ! 10/10 recommend
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    Paula B. Sent on 09/14/2022
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    Our Dream Wedding Coordinator!

    If you’re reading this review, you HAVE to book Kalinda for your wedding!!

    My husband and I were ambitious and made it our goal to plan a destination wedding in ~9 months. Our good friends referred us to Kalinda’s services as they were also having a destination wedding on Kualoa Ranch and had her as their planner. Based on their reviews, We knew from the start we were in good hands with Kalinda.

    While she offers partial planning, day-of services, and an upgraded day-of coordinator services, which included unlimited consultation. We appreciated the upgraded option, which allowed us to email, text, call her work any questions we had during the planning process, as well as review any contracts from vendors. While this is doable for someone planning their wedding from afar, we wish we went with the partial planning option as it’s worth the investment for less stress in the planning process, and very helpful to have an expert and someone local to Oahu make recommendations and assist with booking vendors.

    Working with Kalinda was such a pleasure- she’s responsive, friendly, and professional. She understood our vision and made recommendations that were within our budget. Last but not least, she’s an extremely hard working and genuinely sweet person who really took care of us the month leading up to our wedding day. I only wish we can rewind time to spend more time working with her. Thank you Kalinda!!
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    Matthew H. Sent on 07/16/2022
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    Perfect Day!

    Kalinda did a fantastic job. Day of coordination was on point and we had nothing to worry about on the day of our wedding. She helped create the exact ambiance we were looking for.
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    Ko Sent on 06/30/2022
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    Amazing experience and helped us through COVID postponements!

    Kalinda from Dream it! Is the best!! We booked her in 2019 and she helped us for 3 years and 1 COVID related postponement. She is super responsive, organized, and went above and beyond for us, which was helpful since we live out of state. She recommended great vendors to us and we were happy to book these vendors to support small business on Oahu. The day of was amazing and she helped with our timeline and communicated with vendors to help us bring our vision. Highly recommend for any size wedding!
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