Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort & Spa Reviews

Our experience with Blush Weddings started when we visited the site with Crystal. She gave us a detailed tour of all the locations Marriott offers for both their ceremonies and receptions. It was shortly after that visit when my husband and I decided to make the ultimate decision to have our wedding reception there.

After selecting our date, Lauren and I started the planning process. Over several months, emails and calls, Lauren knew the vision we had. She understood exactly what our dream wedding would look like. And it was AMAZING. Everything was perfectly executed.

Living in California made no difference on the planning process. It felt like the ladies were just up the street. They're familiar with all the vendors and made suggestions when I had questions. During our last month of planning my husband and I still hadn't made final decisions and even had last minute ideas we shared. They were able to pull through on all fronts. We had everything from our Imu pig presentation to our hula/fire dancers to our live music to our late night pizza and a cigar bar. It was everything we wanted and more! To top it all off, the luau grounds was the perfect space for us and our 120 guests. Being in Hawaii on its own is enough to set the most beautiful and romantic backdrop.

Thanks again to the ladies at Blush Weddings! Our wedding really was perfect!!

- Coreen & Duncan

We had a great experience with Blush Weddings. Lauren and Crystal were so attentive and professional. Every email/correspondence was answered quickly. The location was perfect. I wanted to get married on a beach and that was exactly what I got. The scene was absolutely beautiful. I would ask Lauren for her recommendations on things, and completely trusted her judgement. The end result was perfect. Thank you to Blush Weddings for making the process of planning a destination wedding so easy for us. I wish it didn't go by so fast! I would highly recommend Blush Weddings and the Marriott Waikoloa to anyone who is planning a wedding on the Big Island!

We decided to have an intimate ceremony in Hawaii with our closest family and friends. We came out for a visit and fell in love with The Waikoloa Beach Marriott! The ocean views were spectacular and the guest rooms had everything we needed. Planning with the Blush Weddings Team was wonderful. They made our dream wedding very unique to what we wanted and we never felt pressured to plan with all the 'traditional' things you do at a wedding, just because. Our guests had an amazing time and everyone was raving about how this was one of the best weddings they've ever been to! If you want to work with the best, we highly suggest Blush Weddings & The Waikoloa Beach Marriott!

We decided on a destination wedding in Hawaii to make things easier for our guests traveling from all over the world. We weren't sure what to expect, planning from afar. The beautiful venue and planning experience was far beyond what we could have dreamed of! Blush Weddings was so patient and kind with us through every step of the process. They guided us through every step and our day was the absolute best!! The entertainment was amazing, all our guests danced the night away and everyone was raving about the food! If you want a stress-free planning experience that doesn't disappoint, these are your planners and this is your venue!! Kevin and I will be forever grateful :)

I was very impressed with the level of service provided with Lauren and Crystal they helped make my wedding day special. My friends and family all came from the mainland so I didn’t have the luxury of their assistance so I was so thankful Lauren followed up with me and had so much patience that I was able to have what I wanted on my wedding in a timely matter. The professionalism and patience throughout the entire process down to the actual wedding day was much appreciated, I’m really happy they were there to assist it was much needed. Thank you again ladies you are both amazing!!!

Lauren and Crystal from Blush Weddings were the most perfect wedding planners. They planned a wonderful rehearsal dinner at the Hawaii Calls Restaurant that is conveniently located at the Waikoloa Beach Marriott and planned our dream wedding at the Waikoloa Beach Marriott!! Not only were they professional and timely in their responses to me, but they were also so incredibly detail-oriented and proactive in making sure we got everything on our wedding wish list. The Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort & Spa venue was an absolute dream and Lauren and Crystal are experts in personalizing the space so it was perfect for us! They also went out of their way to make sure to save us costs at every turn which was a huge help!! Lauren and Crystal did an incredible job at keeping us in the loop when communicating with Vendors which was always a relief to just know that these things were taken care of right away. They have such great expertise in what vendors to work with and know the business inside and out. For someone who lives in Washington DC, which is 12 hours away from this venue, it was so good to know that I could always trust that they had everything under control. I could go on for hours about how grateful I am for the fact that they helped make my wedding 1000 times more beautiful than I could have ever imagined!

We started planning our wedding with the Blush Weddings Team only about two months away from our wedding date. Our previous wedding plans changed and we were in a panic! Lauren helped us through every step and put our mind at ease. We were blown away by how easily everything fell together and how beautiful it turned out! Blush Weddings and the Marriott exceeded our expectations throughout the process and delivered exceptional service on our special day! The Marriott staff was so kind and always had a smile on their faces. We highly recommend this venue to anyone looking for a destination wedding! They are the BEST!!

From professionalism to communication to hospitality everything was perfect. Our wedding planner Lauren was beyond amazing! She understands z importance of making everything perfect and she did her best to give us our dream wedding. We are so grateful we chose Waikato beach Merritt resort & spa

Lauren and Crystal at Blush Weddings Hawaii made our wedding dreams come true! Going into the wedding planning process, I was completely overwhelmed. There were so many choices in terms of venues, vendors, planners, cost comparisons, etc. I couldn't figure out where to start or how all of the pieces would fit together. We ended up selecting the Marriott Waikoloa Resort as our wedding venue because of the gorgeous location and because of the wedding package that was provided by Blush Weddings (which, when it came down to it, was a WAY better deal than other wedding packages I had received from other venues). Boy oh boy am I glad we made that decision! Lauren was my saving grace through the entire planning process. She was knowledgeable, organized, and anticipated our needs. On the day of our wedding and the 18 months leading up to it, she was all over every last detail, making sure everything went perfectly for our special day. It was super helpful to have Lauren organize our vendors, coordinate with everyone, and help deliver our vision. She was extremely responsive to my emails, which was great since a lot of the other venues & planners took forever to respond to me, which is extremely nerve-racking when you're a anxious bride! Lauren went above and beyond to help set up our welcome table, make sure the hotel maintenance staff took care of some peeling paint in our cocktail area, and was flexible with our ceremony rehearsal scheduling. Lauren and Crystal were also so sweet and were not pushy in the slightest (again, anxious bride over here!). All in all, Blush Weddings exceeded our expectations. We are so happy with how everything turned out and we would not change a single thing. Strongly recommend Blush Weddings Hawaii to make your wedding a magical one!

We started our relationship with Blush around May 2020, with COVID pushing our wedding to March 2022. So we had a while to get to know our wedding planners. Erika, Lauren, and Crystal managed our wedding of approximately 50 guests. The planning process was smooth, with only minor hiccups due to some vendors being unavailable. Overall, very happy with communication and the planning process.

The ceremony was perfect and the reception was a party for all! We felt special and loved the whole night. We highly recommend Blush weddings to anyone looking for a wedding on the Big Island!

Thank you Blush Weddings and Marriott Team! We had such a magical experience, with no stress and everything running completely smoothly. The Blush Weddings Team was so professional, sweet, kind, and accommodating. The wedding was so magical and beautiful. We thank you for everything!

-Gabrielle and Khalid

Lauren and Chrystal and Erika planned our wedding with Blush wedding. At the Waikōloa Marriott. They made planning an easy breeze for a destination wedding. They were all very professional and responsive to all our questions needs and ideas. I’d highly recommend these ladies to anyone looking for a planner that is there for you for all your needs to make your day magical.

They made my day so smooth and they were so helpful with helping me set up photography and videography for my special day. They worked with me on everything I wanted for the ceremony and keeping me within my budget. I appreciate you guys so much!

Amazing team! Really sweet & helpful.
The original date was 2020 but we were able to find something during 2021. Great communication & fast response for any questions I had.
It was great that they had a list of vendors too, less work for a bride to do.

We had such a great experience working with Crystal, Lauren, and Erika to plan for our wedding reception at the Waikoloa in August 2021. Wedding planning from the mainland is stressful enough, but when you add COVID into the mix, things get a little more complicated. The team from Blush Weddings eased some of that stress by being very responsive to my emails, patient with all my questions, and kept us up to date on Hawaii's COVID rules/restrictions. I can't thank this team enough for all their efforts in making our wedding reception even better than I could've ever imagined.

We had the most beautiful wedding and reception at the Waikoloa Marriott. The food was amazing and it was so easy thanks to Crystal and Lauren! The venue is so beautiful with such an amazing view.

Very accommodating even during the pandemic.

The planning process went very smoothly, Lauren has been very responsive and tried her very best to make the whole process very easy for us! On the wedding day, Crystal was on site with us the whole time and made sure everything went as planned. Our family and friends had so much fun that night, and we still talked about it these days. Thank you Lauren and Crystal for giving us the dream wedding we wanted!

Lauren & Crystal really came through for us on our special day & everything went super smooth! We were so grateful & loved the way everyone involved coordinated together! Lauren met us prior to the big day to walk through the process & made us feel relaxed & ready for it all! Couldn’t of been more happy! Thank you Lauren & Crystal ;)

The Waikoloa Beach Marriott was an absolute dream to work with. Our wedding and reception was nothing short of spectacular. Our guests have labeled it the "#bestweddingever!!" From our stay in the rooms, the care of our guests, the food, the ballroom, the hotel staff in all capacities, and the level of care was exceptional! It's hard to put into words the gratitude and happiness that we experienced leaving our special day in their professional hands. The nontraditional details of our event were carefully accommodated and it felt as if everyone, including the staff, were so excited for us. It will forever be one of the happiest days of our lives!

Everything about our experience was perfect!!! Every detail was perfect and exceeded every expectation.

Loved working with this resort which had good venue selections and a wonderful private grass knoll area we chose for our venue. Hailey with Blush Weddings was awesome to work with and very responsive and attentive to our questions. All vendors we had to choose from for additional services were exceptional quality and we were thrilled with all vendors we worked with for florals, music, photography and our wonderful officiant. This was a destination vow renewal ceremony and they all made us feel very special and took great care of us. We were so touched and were so happy with everything. It was perfect and we would not hesitate recommending this resort or Blush Weddings and their expert list of professionals they work with again!

The Marriott was the perfect setting for our wedding at A-Bay on the Big Island. Gale, Crystal, and Chantelle were all very lovely to work with. We couldn't have asked for a better day!

Planning a wedding is hard, especially a destination wedding where you cannot visit the locations and taste the cake or food beforehand. With that in mind, the Blush Team was very helpful in giving us peace of mind. They were communicative and organized, and had a clear list of preferred vendors that we could draw from. I thought they could have done a better job describing what common things were not included in our wedding package (Eg a mic for someone reading a Bible verse or singing). They also should have allowed more direct communication with vendors because I believe a few things got lost in translation. That said, they helped me plan the wedding of my sister’s dreams and I think it’ll take a while before I can say I’ve been to any wedding as good as the one at the Waikoloa Beach Marriott. Thanks Blush Team!