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Phenomenal wedding coordinator!

My husband and I had the absolute pleasure of hiring Melissa as our day of coordinator for our special day. From the start, Melissa was truly spectacular. To this day, I still don’t know how I got so lucky to find someone as special as her, especially as I was planning a destination wedding in Oahu, during a pandemic!!
Organized, efficient, thoughtful, attentive and incredibly detailed, Melissa came through over and over again. As I began putting the pieces in place for our wedding, she provided all of the necessary feedback and recommendations to make sure our day went smoothly. She is an expert on all things, ranging from the best cake in town, to which steaming service is trustworthy, to even how to best help me surprise my husband with a special singer!

On the day of the wedding, Melissa was my go to and my right hand. My entire bridal suite team immediately recognized her hard work. She was always available and made sure everything was going smoothly behind the scenes so that I could simply enjoy my time in the bridal suite and throughout our wedding. She was so incredible and hands on. Many of our guests approached me throughout and after the wedding to let me know just how amazing they found her to be.

Our wedding day would not have been the same without her. We are so blessed to have had such an amazing experience. I could not have asked for a better team.

We loved all of our vendors. Below is a full list of our vendors, for your reference:

Venue Royal Hawaiian Golf Course in Kailua

DJ Neekz

Photographer Derek Wong

Officiant Kahu Bruce

Florist Todd Oshiro

Cake A Cake Life

Hair and Makeup Sarah from Whik’d Hair

Hula dancers and ukulele player Kawena from Kahiapo Talent

Wedding singer Maile Booking Manager Quinn A. Miyashiro

Liz Sent on 07/27/2017

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The name says it all! Melissa and her team are on top of all the details from big to small. The only company I would refer friends too.

Amy Sent on 07/26/2017

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Candace and Melissa were so wonderful to work with. Candace was great at answering my emails in a speedy manner. They have so many great connections to vendors that it really made the planning process easy. Their support and ideas helped us focus on what mattered rather than minute details. We had an unconventional wedding, but Candace did an amazing job making it all come together on the big day. I had no worries about the wedding logistics, because I knew the team would take care of things. Super helpful! We would definitely recommend Let's Do This!

Robert Sent on 07/27/2017

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We loved working with Candace! She was always very organized and minimized the communication needed between us and our vendors. She always accommodated our requests, even the last minute ones, and made sure our wedding day proceeded smoothly. The wedding was a huge success and we are so glad we hired a planner to help and highly recommend her!

Michelle Sent on 08/05/2017

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Candace was our day of coordinator and she was awesome! She made our wedding day a breeze!

Edie Sent on 07/26/2017

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Melissa and her team were beyond AMAZING and so incredibly helpful and insightful that I can't imagine how I would have ever pulled off my wedding without her and her team. Our wedding was definitely not a traditional set up in some ways and there were a lot of details that I was juggling and Melissa and her team were completely on top of the details and thought through things I wouldn't ever have remembered to think about. In addition, if you're willing to listen to advice Melissa had lots of helpful suggestions and feedback that changed the route I was taking with details that were ultimately l going to cost me lots of unnecessary money and headache. Her suggestions made my life much easier and I am so glad she was willing to suggest things and that I was open to listening because her experience proved to be spot on time and time again! Everyone was also extremely friendly and supportive and I kept feeling so cared for thoughout my wedding planning and especially on the day of our big event. I would receommend them without hesitation and with the highest regard and know you won't be disappointed no matter how you've envisioned your big day.

Sara Sent on 08/09/2017

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Melissa and I started working together 1 year before the wedding. Being local, I figured I could do everything myself and use her guidance along the way. Until we found out we were moving & our Hawaiian wedding would now become a destination wedding for us too. Thank g-d for Melissa! She helped us every step of the way. Planning from Connecticut & having your fiancé out of town more then home is not something I'd recommend--but because of Melissa it all worked out. The last weeks leading up to the wedding were easy, everything was done and in her hands we could simply enjoy our friends & family on the island. There weren't any last minute surprises or hiccups that I know of, Melissa did it all AND she had just had her baby!! She is super sweet, super professional and a true beauty. Melissa you made our day a beautiful dream come true~Mahalo, sara&paul

Dawn Sent on 12/07/2016

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Hiring Let's Do This was one of the best decisions we made in the whole wedding process!! Melissa did all the planning for us from the beginning, and she was super-responsive and organized yet totally flexible and easy to work with. We never even had to think about 90% of the details, much less worry about them. Day of, Melissa had totally briefed the whole staff on every detail, so everyone knew the answer to every question. There were zero hitches, and I am so grateful for making the wedding planning and wedding day a complete breeze for me and my husband!

Kau'i Sent on 10/10/2017

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Melissa and her team were amazing! Melissa was great in the many weeks leading up to the wedding with countless suggestions and advice. But she really outdid herself the week of our wedding. The week of our wedding there were two hurricanes, one was set to hit on the day of our wedding (on the same side of the island of our wedding). Needless to say, there was a lot of stress. Especially when the tent company cancelled our tent the day before our wedding (due to insurance not allowing them to set up the tent because of the approaching hurricane)!!! Melissa and my sister were miracle workers and figured out a plan B. Then had the plan B set up before the rehearsal so that I could see everything. By many miracles, the hurricane was cancelled the day of our wedding and we had a wonderful wedding that was perfected with rainbow. Melissa really worked hard to make sure that everything went as smoothly as it could with so many last minute changes. She was really flexible and professional, not to mention that she was really pregnant during all of this! She was amazing and did an fabulous job, I would recommend her to anyone.

Zilaikha Sent on 08/15/2016

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Candace and the Let's Do This team are amazing! We would have been lost without Candace's guidance and coordination. She stepped in a few weeks before our wedding through email. Candace was very responsive and helpful. She helped us focus on what we needed to, and organized our event. There are so many things I didn't even consider until Candace pointed it out. There are tiny details that you can easily miss when planning a wedding without the guidance of a pro. We had most of our vendors already, so we asked for a day-of coordinator, but we got so much more than that! In addition to guiding us through email, she met with us about a week prior for an additional consultation which helped us a lot. She gave us a to-do list for the week. Planning became so much more manageable with Candace's help.

On the day of the wedding, I did no logistics, didn't handle vendor deliveries, never even looked at my phone. That is exactly what I wanted. I was able to relax and savor the day knowing that Candace and her assistant were handling everything. I trusted that she would carry out the look and feel I wanted for my wedding, and she did. She handled all the logistics with our vendors for us, so we could just enjoy the day. Any hiccups, like me forgetting where I put the rings, were taken care of. I had no stress at all, even when I saw rain clouds rolling in. There was occasional light rain the day of the wedding, but they handled it like pros. Candace and her assistant went above and beyond my expectations. They got every detail right. My family told me how impressed they were with Candace and her assistant as well. They worked hard to make the day go well, and I am incredibly grateful to have found Let's Do This. We owe our beautiful and memorable day to Candace and LDT.

Jenna Sent on 09/01/2016

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I have to say that at first I really did not want to hire a Day Of Coordinator but the site that I was getting married at required one. I thought that I could save money and do it myself. Let me say, hiring Candace and the team at Let's Do This was one of the BEST decision I made during the whole wedding planning process! Candace and her team went over and above anything we expected! Candace and I first talked and I described what I was looking for in my wedding. She then sent me a VERY describe and detailed minute to minute layout of how the wedding would go. We worked together until my husband and I were 100% satisfied with everything (which didn't take long at all). Candace made my wedding day perfect. I know that sounds cliche but she did! Everyone at the wedding was commented on how great she was and how everything turned out amazing and went so smooth. She was very professional, great with communication and so very kind. I would highly recommend Candace and the Let's Do It team! Not only were their services outstanding, so were their prices! Thank you so much, Candace!

Jenna and Konrad

Jessica Sent on 12/10/2016

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'Let's Do This Event and Wedding Planning' (LDT) gave me the wedding of my dreams at a fraction of the cost. My wedding was big and expensive, but Melissa's planning service was so much affordable than any other event coordinators who I interviewed with. Her various coordinating packages could appeal to any Bride's preference. I chose a sort vendor and day-of package. So I shared my "vision" and Melissa told me where to go and who to use... Melissa was very budget focused, which was extremely helpful when you can get caught up in the big-wedding-machine... Apart from the value, my 'day-of' experience with LDT was priceless. My wedding day was the most stress-free day of the entire planning process and I enjoyed every minute of it. Melissa took care of everything and everyone. LDT is a must for any bride who wants an absolutely perfect day.

Kim Sent on 07/16/2016

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My experience with Candace and Maria was absolutely great! I had my ceremony and reception in different spots which means they had to divide and conquer. Everything turned out exactly how I imagined(even setting up 30 pineapples ?? For centerpieces) not to mention keeping everyone on the timeline and in the right spot at the right time. Candace was very sweet and checked in with me first thing the morning of the wedding to remind to drink lots of water and not forget to eat. I thought this was especially nice because as a bride you're worrying about everything else going on and it was nice to have that. I live out of state and was constantly emailing them with questions and they always got back to me right away. Candace also orchestrated the ceremony rehearsal, which can be similar to herding cats, and she did a great job rounding everyone up and making sure they knew exactly what their role was for the big day. By the end of the wedding night I felt like these girls were my friends. They were nothing but friendly, professional, and were always one step ahead and anticipating our needs. We could not have done it without them! Big mahalo to the Let's Do This team. ??
-Kim and Dave

Cassandra Sent on 12/09/2016

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Many write reviews that make you wonder how true they are. I can say with certainty that my wedding would not have seemed so effortless without the services of Let's Do This Event and Wedding Management. Melissa and Candace helped with each step of the wedding process. As a destination wedding event, managing this from a distance was a challenge. Having someone I trusted to give me guidance was important. On the day of my event, the last thing I wanted to do is worry about any of the details, timing and expectations of family & guests. Having someone manage vendors, review contracts, handle guests, traffic of the day and the tear down when it's all over is the best $ you can spend. Melissa and Candace were both very responsive as well as always communicated in a timely manner. Our thanks for their outstanding service!

Meghan A. Sent on 12/18/2016

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She's fantastic! Very organized. If I could do it all over again, I would absolutely choose her.

User2256237 Sent on 08/04/2015

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We are super happy to chose Let's do This as our coordinator!
Melissa and Candace are just amazing! We live in Seattle and having a destination wedding at Kualoa Ranch. Melissa is talking care of all of planning for us, she is responsible, flexible, thoughtful, reliable. She responded to us quickly(less than 24 hours) every time for any question we have, and even gave us so many suggestions we don't think of. A week prior to our wedding she took over everything(all questions from vendor and confirmation... etc), and made everything stress free for us. On the day of wedding, of course she did a great job! We could just enjoy our wedding. Candace mainly took care of our rental, she is also just amazing! We had a lot of change before the wedding, but she is patient and professional. Melissa and Candace are great team, so they team it up to make everything go smoothly.
We highly recommend Let's Do This if you have a destination wedding. Thank you very much for your great help!!!

Jennifer Sent on 08/21/2015

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They were great… I really could not have pulled off the wedding without their help with the florist. They relieved a lot of stress and I will refer them to others.

Robert Sent on 08/04/2015

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Great job. I would reccomend your services to anyone that plans on getting married

User2242329 Sent on 07/26/2015

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Melissa and Candace were simply wonderful! They are true professionals, very hard working, and they went "over and above" for us on our rehearsal and wedding days. When other vendors (florist, venue, photographer, DJ) found out we were working with Melissa and Candace , they told us how lucky we were. They spoke very highly of Melissa and Candace - who are obviously well known and respected in the Honolulu wedding circles. We couldn't agree more!
We were mostly DIY and hired Let's Do This (LDT) for onsite and day of services starting about two weeks out. In retrospect, DIY was stressful and time consuming - and if we had to do it over we might have just hired LDT for the majority of the planning. Candace met us at our venue six months before, and Melissa was always available for questions via email. They reached out to the vendors prior to the event and made a detailed timeline for all. When the MC could not make it, Melissa stood in for him and made sure the event went smoothly. Candace stayed all night and made sure everything was cleaned up, put away, and loaded into the cars. There were no problems or drama! Both Melissa and Candace were so very helpful, kind, and proactive. We really feel grateful that they were part of our wedding event. It was truly a perfect celebration and LDT was instrumental in making sure everything went smoothly!

Jennifer Sent on 08/06/2015

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Melissa was wonderful. The vendors (ie food, cake, photographers) she sent my daughter to were amazing. She sent out monthly "to do" lists to keep us on schedule. I don't know what we would have done without her. She listened to what my daughter wanted and directed her accordingly. I have been to many weddings with wedding planners and I can say that Melissa went "above and beyond" what any other planner has done. She wanted us to enjoy the reception - and we did, as parents of the bride. I can't say enough good things about her.

Kate Sent on 08/18/2015

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Melissa was incredibly attentive to my needs and handled every detail so we could enjoy the planning process and the actual wedding day. She gave me monthly checklists and responded to my emails with supportive answers and ideas, often within minutes. She really made sure that the wedding reflected our tastes as a couple and that we got exactly what we wanted. Our food, flowers, cake, and rentals were all perfect, and on the day of the wedding, we just showed up and had a great time. Both my husband and I were amazed that we had so much fun and really got to spend time with our guests and enjoy the day, because she handled everything. She's also so sweet and thoughtful! Thanks Melissa!

Emily Sent on 07/28/2017

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Let's Do This is where it is at! The level of professionalism is impeccable! They do a full assessment of your needs and desires for your big day, during the initial phone consultation. Melissa has so many contacts on the island and she had suggestions that helped me plan my wedding, with her support. They were always there to listen as I planned. On the day of, they went above and beyond the call of duty. I had absolutely nothing to worry about, because I knew I was in good hands. They make sure that your wedding runs fluidly without hiccups. If there is a problem, you as the bride or groom would have no idea..because that's how professional they are. I couldn't have chose a better day of coordinator.

Jen Sent on 04/17/2015

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If you are planning a wedding in Hawaii, you have to contact Let's Do This! I live in San Diego, CA and planned my destination wedding in Oahu, and I couldn't have pulled the day off without Candace! We hired her for day of coordination, and my husband and I were thrilled with the service. Candace is extremely organized, and took care of every little detail. Knowing she was there made everything stress free for me so I could truly enjoy my special day. She is extremely easy to communicate with, and very responsive. It was also very comforting having someone in Hawaii with her knowledge and wedding network to bounce things off of from the mainland. I had some trouble getting timely responses from other vendors I booked for the wedding, and Candace came to the rescue. I highly recommend Candace and Let's Do This Event and Wedding Planning for your big day. In fact, they should be the first vendor you book!

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The entire experience with Melissa was perfect, from the months of planning to the day of the wedding. She was easy to get ahold of and always called back or responded to emails in a timely manner. I highly recommend Melissa as your wedding planner. She knows her stuff and will point you in the right direction with everything you need to make your wedding day perfect!

Lauren Sent on 10/08/2014

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We were extremely lucky and won a runner-up prize to have Let's Do This do partial day-of coordination for us. Candace met with us at the rehearsal and was there before we were on the day of the wedding. Without a doubt I would recommend her to anyone thinking about hiring a DOC. I actually do not know how things would have gone without her there on the day! We had a small wedding (26 people) but barely had to think about logistics because she was so professional and helpful. I can't believe we were going to try and do it without a coordinator - we would have had no idea what we were doing! Candace was awesome, and although I only communicated with Melissa over email, she was great as well. Thank you SO much for your help!

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