I am so happy you stopped by to learn a little more about the Island Wedding Memories team. I am Kim, lead planner & owner of Island Wedding Memories. I have lived on the island of Maui with my family for almost 30 years. I am originally from California but I definitely feel that Maui is home after all these years.
I have an awesome family, husband Nate (we have been married 25 years!), 2 handsome boys, Nakana (23) & Nakoa (17), a beautiful daughter-in-law Kamalani, a grand daughter on the way, French Bulldogs Dexter & Ozzy, and last but not least, a black cat named Bigs! I started in the wedding industry here on Maui 14 years ago as a wedding photographer, photographing countless events over the years.
I have an awesome family, husband Nate (we have been married 25 years!), 2 handsome boys, Nakana (23) & Nakoa (17), a beautiful daughter-in-law Kamalani, a grand daughter on the way, French Bulldogs Dexter & Ozzy, and last but not least, a black cat named Bigs! I started in the wedding industry here on Maui 14 years ago as a wedding photographer, photographing countless events over the years.
Services
We recommend having your ceremony in the late afternoon so you can take advantage of having photos taken during our stunning sunsets. It also tends to be a little cooler in the evenings. Our team helps with all kinds of events & budgets, from beach weddings to large private estate events.
We recommend sending us an email with some details on what kind of event you have in mind & how many guests you anticipate having and we can work on a custom quote for you.Up to 30 people total including your vendors. Although we can't set up chairs on the beach, talk to your planner for some fun ideas for making your guests comfortable for your beach ceremony.
We recommend sending us an email with some details on what kind of event you have in mind & how many guests you anticipate having and we can work on a custom quote for you.Up to 30 people total including your vendors. Although we can't set up chairs on the beach, talk to your planner for some fun ideas for making your guests comfortable for your beach ceremony.
Day of Coordination for your Maui wedding is perfect for the couple that has planned all of their details, secured their vendors and just needs help making sure everything runs smoothly on the day of their event so they can relax and enjoy their special day.
Management and communication with vendors to let them know Island Wedding Memories will be your onsite coordinator, confirm (or update if needed) the details of their services, and to give location and day of timeline information prior to event.Set up personal decor items, for guest tables, sign in, cake table, signage and other misc items.
Management and communication with vendors to let them know Island Wedding Memories will be your onsite coordinator, confirm (or update if needed) the details of their services, and to give location and day of timeline information prior to event.Set up personal decor items, for guest tables, sign in, cake table, signage and other misc items.
Island Wedding Memories completely exceeded my expectations in every way. The team is so kind and really listens to all your ideas and has an impeccable eye for details. She does many weddings and works with so many vendors and knows exactly how to put together a wedding. She is truly a professional in the industry.
Reviews (9)
Dalena Dang
Jul 17, 2020
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Kim is an absolute dream to work with! I contacted her more than a year before our wedding and being so nervous of how a destination wedding would go, I bombarded her with so many questions and she took the time to answer all of them! She made the whole wedding process easier and less stressful and to this day because of Kim, I always HIGHLY recommended wedding coordinators to anybody getting married. She gave me the best recommendations from photographer, to florists, to hair and makeup artists and more and I just love all who worked with us during our wedding day. I was not able to fly to Maui
Stacey Nielsen
Jan 01, 2020
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I contacted Kim at Island Wedding Memories more than a year before our desired wedding date in Maui. From the very beginning, Kim was easy to work with. Throughout the planning process, she was accommodating with our needs and quick to make helpful suggestions. She was also quick to respond to all of my emails, answering my worried questions about details with ease.
I was somewhat nervous about the idea of a destination wedding, specifically not being able to meet any of the vendors or see the venue or even meet Kim before the big day. But I had no reason to worry, because Kim and her team pulled
I was somewhat nervous about the idea of a destination wedding, specifically not being able to meet any of the vendors or see the venue or even meet Kim before the big day. But I had no reason to worry, because Kim and her team pulled
Jamie Rk
May 30, 2019
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I got married on the 29th of June. I live in another state so having a destination wedding was going to be a challenge for sure. Weddings in general can be stressful, planning a wedding from afar without being able to visit venues, research vendors, confirm menu items and understand cultures is a project in itself. This is where Kimberlee Aihara from Island Wedding Memories came into play. From day 1 she was amazing. We communicated via email for my entire wedding planning process. For someone who has a crazy busy schedule and is working with different time zones, this was a dream come true. Everything
Kerri Loucks
Sep 13, 2018
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If I could give 10 stars I would!
I started planning my wedding a year ago. I contacted Kim with island wedding memories, and within an hour she had already responded. I was of course nervous about having a destination wedding and not being able to meet anyone before hand. But, she blew me away with how on top of everything she was! She was so friendly and helpful with the organization process all the way down to setting up a Pinterest account for me to keep ideas for her to use for the big day. Every recommendation she had for florist to makeup artist couldn't have been more perfect! She also
I started planning my wedding a year ago. I contacted Kim with island wedding memories, and within an hour she had already responded. I was of course nervous about having a destination wedding and not being able to meet anyone before hand. But, she blew me away with how on top of everything she was! She was so friendly and helpful with the organization process all the way down to setting up a Pinterest account for me to keep ideas for her to use for the big day. Every recommendation she had for florist to makeup artist couldn't have been more perfect! She also
Amy W.
Nov 06, 2016
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Let's be honest here-- Weddings are expensive. My husband and I had a vision of having a destination wedding, married on a beach in an intimate setting, but not break the bank. We are from Coquitlam BC Canada. We've never been to Maui and we chose this place because most of our guests haven't been either and they were super excited about it as soon as they heard our ideas. It was the perfect excuse to travel. We did our research a year before our set wedding date and after contacting several wedding co-ordinators over the phone, I felt most comfortable with Leah Robb from Island Wedding Memories
Jhodie Williams-Powell
Aug 28, 2016
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When my husband I decided to have our wedding in Maui, we researched different vendors. We live in New York, so finding a wedding planner who we could trust was very, very important to us. Leah Robb and her company, Island Wedding Memories, was an absolute dream to work with. From the very first conversation, she made us feel comfortable and special. She was attentive, which is crucial when dealing with a bride--especially one who lives all the way on the other side of the country. Because we paid for our wedding ourself, her prices were perfect for us. We spent about $2,000 on a package--you can
Courtney Williams
Aug 04, 2016
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We traveled to Maui from New Mexico for our August 16, 2016 wedding. Leah was amazing she coordinated everything from start to finish and made the process so easy for us. Our beach location was amazing. The photographer Kim produced the most beautiful pictures! Even now in September some of my co workers are talking about how beautiful our wedding pictures were. Our officiant and guitarist were amazing as well as the gals who did my hair and makeup. Leah made my boquet from a picture I had sent her, it turned out beautiful. Thank you to Leah for making our wedding so memorable and perfect!
Stacy Fagan
May 12, 2016
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I was impressed with the speed and throughout responses we initially received when looking to book, however, after we paid our deposit we didn't get the same communication. Overall we loved our wedding because of the significance behind it, and we also loved our officiant and musician. Our coordinator however did a poor job communicating with us as well as the people we contracted which created some "problems" which really just turned into a big disappointment. We booked with a photographer with the rates that were posted on the website, however when it came time to the wedding only her assistant
Kristine T.
Jul 07, 2015
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Why do you keep deleting my reviews Leah? Is that why you have all 5 star reviews because you delete all the bad ones? I have the right to communicate my experience with your company which was not pleasant to say the least.
I will not recommend this company to anyone. My husband and I were overcharged and paid for services not provided per our wedding contract.
I will not recommend this company to anyone. My husband and I were overcharged and paid for services not provided per our wedding contract.