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On WeddingWire since 2008

For over 30 years, A White Orchid Wedding known as WOW, has specialized in unique island weddings and receptions from simple to lavish. Island settings such as exquisite resorts, pristine white sand beaches, private estates and charming chapels await your arrival. Recognized for our attention to detail along with exquisite custom wedding and event designs, A White Orchid Wedding ensures the most memorable and spectacular events tailored to your desires. Over the years, WOW has curated the ‘best of the best’ and our professional team of Maui wedding planners will assist in your every need. WOW offers the finest venues on all of the Hawaiian Islands, including Oahu, Maui, Big Island, Lanai, and Kauai. We are dedicated to find the perfect venue to complement your Hawaii wedding, vow-renewal, birthday, special celebration or corporate event. A White Orchid Wedding offers both custom event curation and Hawaii wedding packages with all-inclusive services available.

Clients of WOW have full access to our in-house team of professionals comprised of the most talented, dedicated, creative and passionate event and design specialists in the industry. With the collaboration between your personal event coordinator and our design team, you will receive expert professional support and advice coupled with unmatched vision and creativity. Above all, we welcome you with open arms and the true essence of the aloha spirit in all that we do.

  • Woman-owned

Frequently asked questions

What is the starting price for day-of wedding coordination?

$2,950

What is the starting price for partial wedding planning?

$2,950

What is the starting price for full wedding planning?

$2,950

Do you offer an hourly rate?

No

What wedding events do you provide services for?

Ceremony
Reception
Rehearsal Dinner

What wedding planning services do you offer?

Day-of Coordination
Full Planning
Partial Planning

What weddings do you have experience planning?

Civil
Cultural
Destination
Double Weddings
Elopement
Eco-Friendly
Military
Non-Religious
Religious
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4.8 out of 5 rating
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95% Recommended by couples
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Meagan B. Sent on 01/19/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Kendall and WOW made our dream Maui destination wedding a reality

We cannot thank Kendall and her team at A White Orchid Wedding, Inc. enough for making our dream Maui destination wedding a reality. They are THE best. We had an indoor/outdoor, 43-person wedding in December at Sugar Beach Events and are still beaming from such a magical day. From the very first call, Kendall’s warm, knowledgeable vibe eased my anxieties. I’m a perfectionist with extremely high expectations and was nervous trusting someone else with all the little details for such a hugely important event. Man am I glad I did. Having Kendall manage vendor communications, timelines, payment deadlines, contracts, etc. was a gamechanger. I knew Kendall was in my corner every step of the way, and I was confident she knew exactly what our vision was. We had Laurie and Naomi as day-of coordinators, and they too have incredible attention to detail and are gems to work with. In fact, not only were all the vendors that WOW recommended outstanding, but they were so kind and added to the day’s joy. All around, the levels of service and quality at our wedding were impeccable. We know the wedding only looked so stunning and went so smoothly because of the abundant planning and dedication from our friends at WOW.
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Marshall A. Sent on 12/09/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Tiera is the best wedding coordinator!

Tiera made our wedding day a dream come true! We couldn’t have asked for a better wedding planner!

Tiera always went above and beyond for us.
She is very thoughtful and detail oriented. She listened very closely to our wants and needs and always had alternatives ready for us to make planning easy for us. She was able to elevate our vision of our wedding and made it even better than what we imagined.

Amongst her talent to bring our vision to life, she really made our wedding day stress free. She made sure that all of the small details were planned thoroughly so that our day went by smoothly and let us enjoy our wedding day! You could tell that she had exceptional relationships with all of our vendors with the way everyone worked well together.

We couldn’t have asked for a better wedding planner than Tiera. I loved the relationship that we built with her planning our wedding over the last year and a half. Anyone would be so incredibly lucky to have her plan their wedding day!
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Loren Sent on 06/09/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing team

I HIGHLY recommend White Orchid Weddings to any soon to be bride!! Working with Jacqueline was a dream come true and every detail was executed to perfection. I took a chance with them to help me plan a Maui destination wedding from Southern California and I can 1000% say I was not disappointed! Communication with Jacqueline was never overwhelming and she was always flexible and accommodating if I wasn't able to make a phone call. I never felt stressed working with her and our phone calls were like 30 minutes max once a month. It didn't feel like planning a wedding at all, it felt more like I was discussing my dream wedding with a friend and she made everything happen. The day of the wedding everything ran so smoothly and there were no unexpected delays or problems. If you're thinking of booking with them, you will DEFINITELY not be disappointed!
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Team

Carolee Higashino
Carolee Higashino
President & Founder

Owner and CEO of A White Orchid Wedding, Inc., Carolee had a vision coupled with a passion to be an inspiration in the industry. With her launch of WOW, Paradise Weddings Hawaii and Wailea Weddings, she is now known as the most recognized planner and owner of one of the very first wedding firms in the State of Hawaii. She has been awarded for initiating the "Destination Wedding Industry" in Hawaii, launching her business in 1990.

Carolee has earned various accolades including "Businesswoman of the Year” for the State of Hawaii coupled with annual awards for over two decades being a top 25 woman owned business representing Hawaii. Carolee believes in 'giving back' and served on several boards including; The Wedding International Professionals Association (WIPA), Board of Directors for the Wedding International Professionals Association (WIPA), The Maui Visitors Bureau, A Keiki's Dream Foundation and The Neighborhood Place of Wailuku. Her charitable contribution efforts include; The Maui Aid's Foundation, Raja's Light of Youth Foundation, Alzheimers Association of Hawaii, A Keiki's Dream Foundation, Maui Athletic Leagues, The American Cancer Institute, The Neighborhood Place Wailuku, The Hui No’eau Visual Arts Center, Na Keiki O Emalia and the West Hawaii Theatre and Dance Academy to name a few.

Over the years Carolee enhanced her career in the wedding workshop, film and television industry. As a producer she recently orchestrated the first ever International Wedding Conference.

Jacqueline Ishikawa
Jacqueline Ishikawa
Event Coordinator

Jackie is our office “ray of sunshine,” never without a smile and filled with the true essence of aloha. A native of the islands and inspired by a love for travel, Jackie graduated from the International Air Academy then happily returned to the Valley Isle to pursue a career in the travel industry.

With a desire to expand her own horizons she fell in love with love. Jacqueline saw a niche in the wedding industry and with her visitor background she opted to jump in! With her keen sense of business coupled with impeccable organizational skills, Jackie has since gone on to become one of the leading wedding planners in the state of Hawaii. Now celebrating more than fifteen years as a WOW premiere event planner she is also our WOW’s Sales Manager. You can count on Jackie to go the extra mile to ensure that each and every one of her events is flawless. A consummate professional, she makes planning a fun experience and strives to make her client’s feel ‘in the moment’ on this most remarkable day.

Kendall Oreta
Kendall Oreta
Event Coordinator

From a tropical island in the middle of the sea, to the sparkling city of lights, this island girl has experienced everything from tiki torches to sophisticated big city glitz and glamor. A native Hawaiian, Kendall blends her warm aloha spirit and infectious smile with a professional background in the hospitality industry. Her creativity, attention to detail, and stylish design work have helped Kendall blossom into one of WOW’s most sought after award winning event coordinators in the State of Hawaii. You will know when you are in her hands that you will be treated with golden glove service and a genuine touch.

Kendall’s work has been featured in many international and national publications and social media channels and she has appeared on many local television productions across the State of Hawaii.

She is passionate about her art and her clientele while also a momma of two adorable toddlers. It is with great pride that we have Kendall aboard the WOW team and we are excited for you to meet her.

Professional Network & Endorsements

7 Endorsements
Makeup and Talent Hawaii Makeup and Talent Hawaii Wedding Hair & Makeup

When you want to put the "WOW" into your wedding! White Orchid Weddings truly creates the most beautiful weddings, and their White Orchid Wedding House is perfect for a private, serene location, next to the ocean, without all the tourists in the background.

Linda Dancer with Honeymoons Linda Dancer with Honeymoons Travel Agents

I have worked with Carolee and the staff at A White Orchid Wedding in the Hawaiian Islands for many years - so important for those of us who specialize in destination weddings to have vendors on the islands that we can trust to take care of our clients. A special shout out to Steven Cook - my personal go to guy! Check out their website www.whiteorchidwedding.com Mahalo Nui Loa, Linda Dancer with Honeymoons, Inc. Hawaii Master Destination Specialist linda@honeymoonsinc.com

Joanna Tano Photography Joanna Tano Photography Wedding Photographers

It is always a pleasure to work with White Orchid Wedding. They do a wonderful job with the wedding design and on the day of the wedding they make sure everything goes smoothly. I would highly recommend them to anyone looking for a great coordination company!

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