Weddings At Kona Village

roo66 · 04-28-2008, 02:18 AM

Has anyone hosted there wedding at Kona village or attended a wedding there?I like the idea of a small resort as its now just the two of us,How long is long enough to stay.Does anyone know the rates to stay per nite etc.As we live in the uk we think we will do a week in LA doing disney etc.Will need a place to chill after all that.Thanks in advance.

Alyssa · 04-28-2008, 05:44 AM

Hi Roo66 and Welcome!

I am getting married at Kona Village in September.

We will be staying there for 1 week and then going to another Hawaiian Island for 1 week for our Honeymoon - we have 30+ guests traveling with us to Kona Village.

We are using TA Dina (she is a travel agent on this forum) to book everything.
Also, the WC has been AMAZING!

Let me know if you have anymore questions.

roo66 · 04-28-2008, 11:39 PM

Hi Alyssa,If its not to rude a question how much did you pay/guests pay for a room there.I understand its not quite all inclusive looking at trip advisor you do have to pay extras,however i love the whole look .Quiet, thatched huts(NOT CALLED HUTS I KNOW).It reminds me of where we stayed on our first holiday together in the maldives.I am very new and didnt know there was a travel agent on this forum i wonder if she could help us?I went into a TA yesterday whilst out shopping and they had no brouchers on hawaii at all and dont ever get many.we know, no one who has ever been.Which makes our choice even mre fun.Did you get your dress yet and how are your plans going?I look forward to hearing from you and seeing your wedding photos in a few months time.

Alyssa · 04-29-2008, 06:08 AM

hey! it is not rude that you asked but I suggest PM'ing TA DINA or calling her directly to discuss pricing.
SunKissed Vacations

It depends on the size of your group, time of year, type of Hale's (pronounced Hay-Lay). They start at around $450 per night.

Also, are you getting an air/hotel package, etc?

I am going dress shopping Thursday so cross your fingers for me.

Our plans are going really well and we have a lot done - I am getting so EXCITED!

gwynemark · 04-29-2008, 07:27 AM

Dress shopping Alyssa? You dont have that already? Geesh, behind the 8 ball girl. Ha, dont forget, that dress is getting trashed so dont get too attached to it. HAHA!

Alyssa · 04-29-2008, 07:31 AM

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Originally Posted by gwynemark

Dress shopping Alyssa? You dont have that already? Geesh, behind the 8 ball girl. Ha, dont forget, that dress is getting trashed so dont get too attached to it. HAHA!

I know right!!! I had an appt but it was that same week that the Molokai thing happened and I didn't want to look for a dress with no location LOL...we got K's suit the other day (Post Groom and GM attire) so that is all taken care of - i think he is going to look AMAZING for the TTD. I am not planning on spending a fortune on the dress and honestly i am not that sentimental so i could care less if it gets ruined the next day

roo66 · 05-01-2008, 12:27 AM

Alyssa i hope you have a good day shopping for your dress today .Thanks for your info on prices im at the hospital today for the follow up appointment for my shoulder and back to work on tuesday.im going to look at dresses whilst in a different town and to try and find a TA that stocks info on hawaii.dont forget to post pics of your dress later.have a good day shopping

Sandra E. · 05-01-2008, 01:24 PM

Alyssa, Good luck on your wedding dress shopping!

soontobebride26 · 08-03-2008, 02:50 PM

I don't want to be a downer but I wanted to also share my experience. I called two times per week for three weeks (6 total calls) and emailed the hotel directly for information and a contact and no one got back to me.

About a month later, on Easter Sunday, in the middle of the afternoon the wedding coordinator called me back. As per our caller id she called 7 times that day. By then I had found a really great wedding planner in Kauai and booked her.

I was fearful if I went with Kona Village as I originally wanted they would be unresponsive to other needs of mine throughout the wedding planning process and my wedding.

Just thought I would throw that out there. I wish I could remember the planners name who finally ended up calling me back. She was the one I called the 6 times and left a voicemail with as well.

Alyssa · 08-03-2008, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by soontobebride26

I don't want to be a downer but I wanted to also share my experience. I called two times per week for three weeks (6 total calls) and emailed the hotel directly for information and a contact and no one got back to me.

About a month later, on Easter Sunday, in the middle of the afternoon the wedding coordinator called me back. As per our caller id she called 7 times that day. By then I had found a really great wedding planner in Kauai and booked her.

I was fearful if I went with Kona Village as I originally wanted they would be unresponsive to other needs of mine throughout the wedding planning process and my wedding.

Just thought I would throw that out there. I wish I could remember the planners name who finally ended up calling me back. She was the one I called the 6 times and left a voicemail with as well.

Hey! That really sucks - I think that was during the transition when that woman left and the new wedding coordinator came on - that is so unfortunate that you had to experience that and missed out on such a great location

My experience with KV has been consistently exceptional, their WC calls me back or emails me back with 24 hours of any inquiry- he is AMAZING - so on top of everything and so accomodating. At this point, I give him an A+++++ but will do a full review when I get back.

Thanks for sharing!